Here are four reasons to consider ASHRAE elearning.

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1 Want to update your technical knowledge? Looking for a way to provide engineering staff training? Need to meet PDH/CEU requirements for licensing and certification? Here are four reasons to consider ASHRAE elearning. Effectiveness: Designed by ASHRAE professionals, these interactive elearning courses provide training you can trust on a wide range of selected building technology topics. Convenience: Because they re web-based, you can take ASHRAE elearning training anywhere, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Each subscription is for 12 months. Access is immediate. Start and stop at your convenience. Transcripts are maintained automatically, and group administration functions are easy to set up. To subscribe to a course or library, visit Economy: With access available from any Internet connection, elearning eliminates training travel time and related expenses. Group discounts help organizations save even more (see page 7 for details). Flexibility: Choose from over 100 courses and modules offering from 0.5 to over 45 PDHs/CEUs each. You can also subscribe to a library of courses, or even all ASHRAE elearning courses, with over 200 PDHs in all.* *Requirements vary by organization and state EDUCATION PROVIDER

2 ASHRAE elibraries, Courses and Modules An elibrary is a collection of courses providing a wide breadth of information. The subscriber can choose any or all courses in that collection for training. On a per-course basis, elibraries are less expensive than courses. Courses address important single topics within a professional area, resulting in focused, relevant training. Each course consists of a series of modules. Subscribers can follow the recommended module sequence for course completion or develop one of their own. Subscription prices vary by course. Modules provide highly focused information on specialized topics. These informational building blocks enable subscribers to complete training one step at a time. Subscribers use modules when they want very specific knowledge or need a small number of PDHs to satisfy their professional licensing requirements.* Module subscriptions are $95 each ($75 for ASHRAE Members). ASHRAE elibraries PDHs* I-P Units SI Units Subscription Price Member Complete elibrary (containing all ASHRAE elearning courses) $850 $625 HVAC Fundamentals elibrary, containing: $625 $495 Air Conditioning System Design Course $395 $295 Fundamentals of HVAC Systems Course $395 $295 Fundamentals of HVAC Control Systems Course $395 $295 Introduction to DDC Controls Course $250 $195 LEED elibrary, containing: $645 $450 Advanced Energy Design Small Office Buildings Course $295 $195 Advanced Energy Design Small Retail Buildings Course $295 $195 Fundamentals of Sustainable Buildings & High Performance Systems Course $395 $295 ASHRAE Standard 62.1 Course $395 $295 ASHRAE Standard 90.1 Course $395 $295 Green Design elibrary, containing: $525 $395 Advanced Energy Design Small Office Buildings Course $295 $195 Advanced Energy Design Small Retail Buildings Course $295 $195 Fundamentals of Sustainable Buildings & High Performance Systems Course $395 $295 Refrigeration elibrary, containing: $525 $395 Fundamentals of Refrigeration Course $275 $195 Refrigeration Equipment Course $275 $195 Electrical elibrary, containing: $325 $250 Fundamentals of Electricity Course $175 $120 Building Electrical Systems Design Course $175 $120 Building Electrical Energy Use Course $175 $120 ASHRAE Standards elibrary, containing: $525 $395 ASHRAE Standard 62.1 Course $395 $295 ASHRAE Standard 90.1 Course $395 $295 Standard 90.1 Course for Architects $150 $95 Data Centers elibrary, containing: $425 $295 Equipment Load Trends and Planning for the Future Course $175 $120 Thermal Guidelines for Data Processing Equipment Course $175 $120 Strategies and Infrastructure for Liquid Cooling Course $175 $120 *Requirements vary by organization and state.

3 Air Conditioning System Design Course Subscription: $395 (ASHRAE member: $295) (24.50 PDHs) Ideal for engineers and contractors involved in the design and installation of air-conditioning systems. A thorough study of different types of local and central air-conditioning systems, as well as their advantages and disadvantages. Provides information on design considerations, applications, and functioning. The Design Process Module HVAC Selection Issues Module Occupant Comfort and Health Module Load Calculations Module Air-Conditioning Systems Components Source Equipment Module Air-Conditioning Systems Components Heat Transfer Equipment Module Air-Conditioning Systems Components Pumps, Valves, Piping and Ductwork Module Introduction to All-Air Systems Module Single-Zone and Variable-All-Air-Systems Module All-Air Reheat Systems Module Dual-duct and Multizone All-Air Systems Module Simple Rooftop All-Air Systems Module Air-And-Water Systems Module All-Water Systems Module Special HVAC Systems Module HVAC&R Control Module Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Retail Buildings Course Subscription: $295 (ASHRAE Member: $195) (8.00 PDHs) A study of the design concepts, strategies, and recommendations suited to the energy requirements of small retail buildings. Designed for contractors and designers who create retail buildings up to 20,000 square feet. Design Strategies and Recommendations Module Quality Assurance Module Building Envelope Module Lighting Module HVAC Equipment and Systems Module Service Water Heating Module Examples and Case Studies Module Fundamentals of HVAC Systems Course (I-P or SI) Subscription: $395 (ASHRAE member: $295) (34.00 PDHs) A thorough introduction on how HVAC systems control temperature, air quality and air circulation in a conditioned space. Ideal for recent engineering graduates working in the HVAC&R industry, experienced engineers entering HVAC&R from another engineering area, as well as architects, technicians, construction or building management professionals who need to increase their knowledge of HVAC systems. Introduction to HVAC Design Module An Introduction Module Thermal Comfort Module Ventilation and IAQ Module Introduction to Zones Module Single Zone Air Handlers and Unitary Equipment Module Multiple Zone Air Systems Module Hydronic Systems Module Hydronic System Architecture Module Central Plants Module Controls Module Energy Conservation Module Special Applications Module E D U C A T IN G T H E I N D U S T R Y

4 Earn PDHs/CEUs Introduction to DDC Controls for HVAC Course Subscription: $250 (ASHRAE Member: $195) (12.50 PDHs) A practical introduction to Direct Digital Controls (DDC), the most common control system for HVAC systems. Great for understanding DDC system components, interoperability, as well as the protocols to specify, design and operate HVAC systems meeting air quality and energy performance requirements. DDC Introduction to Hardware and Software Module DDC Networks and Protocols Module DDC Specification, Installations and Commissioning Module Fundamentals of HVAC Control Systems Course (I-P or SI) Subscription: $395 (ASHRAE Member: $295) (47.00 PDHs) A practical guide to the principles and characteristics of controls, and how to apply them in the use, selection, specification and design of controls systems. Also presented: control theory, basics of electricity, input and output devices, the influence of input and output characteristics on control possibilities and performance, and control diagrams. Introduction to HVAC Control Systems Module Basics of Electricity Module Control Valves and Dampers Module Sensors and Auxiliary Devices Module Self- and System-Powered Controls Module Electric Controls Module Pneumatic Controls Module Analog Electronic Controls Module Control Diagrams and Sequences Module DDC Introduction to Hardware and Software Module DDC Networks and Protocols Module DDC Specification, Installation and Commissioning Module Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Office Buildings Course Subscription: $295 (ASHRAE Member: $195) (7.50 PDHs) Explains the design concepts, strategies, and recommendations for constructing energy efficient small office buildings. Designed for contractors, designers, and owners who build and maintain office buildings up to 20,000 square feet. Design Strategies and Recommendations Module Quality Assurance Module Building Envelope Module Lighting Module HVAC Equipment and Systems Module Service Water Heating Module Bonus Savings Module Fundamentals of Sustainable Buildings and High Performance Systems Design Course Subscription: $395 (ASHRAE Member: $295) (31.00 PDHs) Introduces green design practices, benefits, and new green building ideas. Provides an overview of the architectural decisions and their effect on sustainable and green project goals. The Basics of Sustainable Design Module Commissioning Module LEED Guidance Module Integrated Design Module Indoor Environmental Quality Module Energy Conservation Module Water Conservation Module Building Controls Module ASHRAE Standard 62.1 Course Subscription: $395 (ASHRAE Member: $295) (29.00 PDHs) A practical guide for applying the standard s ventilation rates. Demonstrates regulatory applications to new buildings, as well as additions and changes to existing buildings. Shows the interaction of ventilation with heating and air-conditioning systems and how various parts of a building affect indoor air quality. Purpose Why We Ventilate Buildings Module Scope, Definitions, and Example Buildings Module Outdoor Air Quality Module Outdoor Air Intakes and Exhaust Module Natural Ventilation and Exhaust Module Indoor Air Quality Procedure Module Ventilation Rate Procedure (VRP) Module VRP Multiple Zones Module Recirculating and Treating Indoor Air Module VRP Multiple Zones VAV Module VRP Multiple Zones General Case Module Varying Operating Conditions Module Moisture and Mold Control Module Construction, Start-up, and Maintenance Module Documentation Module

5 ASHRAE Standard 90.1 Course Subscription: $395 (ASHRAE Member: $295) (29.00 PDHs) Explains the effects of ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1, the minimum energy efficiency standard for all non-residential buildings and all residential buildings greater than three stories in height in the US, on the design and construction of energy efficient buildings. Scope, Application, and Administration Module Building Envelope General and Mandatory Provisions Module Building Envelope Prescriptive Requirements Module Building Envelope Trade-Off Option Module HVAC General Information and Simple Approach Option Module HVAC Mandatory Provisions l Module HVAC Mandatory Provisions ll Module HVAC Prescriptive Requirements l Module HVAC Prescriptive Requirements ll Module Service Water Heating Module Lighting General and Mandatory Provisions Rule Module Lighting Interior Power Module Energy Cost Budget Method Module Building Performance Rating Method Module Fundamentals of Electricity Course Subscription: $175 (ASHRAE Member: $120) (1.75 PDHs) For individuals who design, troubleshoot, or evaluate electrical systems, this course provides a thorough study of the basics of direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) electrical systems. Alternating Current Electrical Systems Module Direct Current Electrical Systems Module Standard 90.1 for Architects Course Subscription: $150 (ASHRAE Member: $95) (18.00 PDHs) A concise course ideal for helping architects understand, apply and comply with ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard Provides the information essential to architects with a brief overview of associated engineering. Standard 90.1: Scope, Application, and Administration Module Building Envelope - General and Mandatory Provisions Module Building Envelope - Prescriptive Requirements Module Overview of Mechanical Systems Module Lighting - General and Mandatory Provisions Module Lighting Interior Power Module Energy Cost Budget Method Module Building Performance Rating Method Module Fundamentals of Refrigeration Course (I-P) Subscription: $275 (ASHRAE Member: $195) (9.00 PDHs) Ideal for recent engineering graduates working in HVAC&R, engineers entering HVAC&R from another area, and technicians. Offers a thorough introduction to the concepts of refrigeration, thermodynamics, refrigerants, single and multi refrigeration cycles. Heat Transfer and Basic Refrigeration Cycle Module Thermodynamic States, Properties, and Laws Module Psychrometrics Module Multi-Stage and Cascade Refrigeration Cycles Module Refrigeration System Parameters and Performance Module Refrigerants Module Refrigeration Equipment Course (I-P) Subscription: $275 (ASHRAE Member: $195) (11.50 PDHs) Designed for recent engineering graduates working in HVAC&R engineers entering HVAC&R from another area, and technicians. Provides an introduction to the configurations and operation of air cooling and liquid cooling evaporators, positive displacement and aerodynamic compressors, and the different heat transfer processes. Evaporators Module Compressors Module Condensers Module Pipes, Valves and Pumps Module Expansion Devices Module Pressure Vessels Module Building Electrical System Design Course Subscription: $175 (ASHRAE Member: $120) (4.25 PDHs) For individuals involved with the design and installation of electrical power systems. Introduces the codes, standards, and organizations governing electrical equipment, electrical design and electrical installation. Describes typical building electrical power systems and provides selection criteria for some of their components. Also discusses electric power as it reaches the end user and studies different power distribution requirements at the point of delivery. Building Electrical Power Components Module Design for Electrical Building Systems Module Power Distribution Applications Module

6 Noteworthy Benefits of ASHRAE elearning It s global. ASHRAE elearning is currently used in over 40 countries. A reliable Internet 1. connection and computer are the only requirements for connecting professionals around the world to their material, peers, and instructors. Better suits the diverse learning styles of individual learners. ASHRAE elearning courses 2. provide a single experience accommodating the three distinct learning styles of auditory learners, visual learners, and kinesthetic learners. Makes the learning interactive and more effective. ASHRAE elearning courses spark the 3. learner s active involvement, participation, and engagement in the learning process, which increases motivation and interest. Unlocks the power of self-pacing. Advanced learners can speed through redundant 4. instruction, while novices set their own pace, eliminating frustration with themselves, their fellow learners, and the course. Increases retention and speeds learning times. Well-designed online courses like 5. ASHRAE s frequently increase retention by 25% (J.D. Fletcher, Multimedia Review, 1991) and speed learning times by 40% (Brandon Hall, Web-based Training Cookbook, 1997). Building Electrical Energy Use Course Subscription: $175 (ASHRAE Member: $120) (1.75 PDHs) For individuals dealing with electric energy costs. Discusses common pricing schemes used by utilities and how charges are calculated. Describes a typical electricity bill and demonstrates through examples how the projected electric energy costs may be calculated. The Electric Utility Bill Module Electric Utility Bills Module Equipment Load Trends and Planning for the Future Course Subscription: $175 (ASHRAE Member: $120) (4.00 PDHs) For planners and managers planning a Datacom facility, Datacom facility design teams planning and designing a Datacom facility, and Datacom facility architects and engineers who need insight on Datacom equipment energy density and installation planning trends. Discusses data center and telecommunication (Datacom) power trends at the equipment level, as well as how to use these trends to make critical infrastructure requirement and overall facility decisions. Datacom Facilities Module Datacom Equipment Power Flow Module Computer Cooling Equipment Module START LEARNING TODAY Thermal Guidelines for Data Processing Equipment Future Course Subscription: $175 (ASHRAE Member: $120) (2.50 PDHs) For individuals involved in the design, construction, commissioning, operating, implementation, and maintenance of equipment rooms, as well as those involved in development and design of electronic equipment. Discusses guidelines for proper and fault-tolerant operation within data processing environments to create and maintain alignment between equipment manufacturers, facility designers, and operations personnel. Introduction to Thermal Guidelines Module Facility Temperature and Humidity Measurement Module Airflow, Equipment Placement and Heat Release Module Strategies and Infrastructure for Liquid Cooling Future Course Subscription: $175 (ASHRAE Member: $120) (1.50 PDHs) For equipment manufacturers and facility operations personnel involved in the design, installation and maintenance of liquid cooling systems. Provides information on liquid cooling solutions, beginning with an overview of liquid cooling and thereafter discussing various liquid cooling configurations. Discusses liquid cooling infrastructure requirements. Liquid Cooling and Facility Cooling Systems Module Piping Architecture Module Liquid Cooling Implementations Module Building Facility and Chilled Water Systems Module Water-Based and Non-Water-Based Technology Cooling Systems Module

7 How Customers are Using ASHRAE elearning Enhance and Extend In-Person Training By giving assignments in the online learning environment before, during, and after a face-to-face workshop, trainers hit the ground running, keep the momentum, and see improved retention and learning times. Self-Guided Study Thousands of engineers have grown their core technical skills and advanced their industry knowledge by accessing our extensive library of online courses anytime and anywhere. Just-In-Time and On-Demand Training When taking on projects requiring new knowledge, professionals rely on ASHRAE elearning for authoritative, just-in-time guidance. Extend the Lunch-n-Learn Session Several engineering firms provide access to ASHRAE elearning courses, often giving specific assignments, at the end of a lunch-n-learn session. Group Training Discounts Businesses purchasing identical subscriptions for 5 or more people are eligible for the following discounts: 5-9 users:... 10% off users:... 20% off users:... 30% off We can also help you deliver ASHRAE elearning courses through a customized website of your own. Contact elearningsales@ashrae.org for details and estimates. In-University Programs ASHRAE elearning courses are used in undergraduate and graduate-level mechanical and architectural engineering programs. Peer-to-Peer Collaboration The optional discussion forums which are part of our learning environment allow colleagues to communicate, share ideas, and solve problems. Many customers use the discussion forums for Ask an Expert programs. There simply is not a more convenient way to get the PDHs/CEUs you need.* *Requirements vary by organization and state.

8 Without this distance learning, it would have been very hard for me to get access to this high-quality material from Mauritius. Whenever I needed help or had a question, the ASHRAE elearning team was always ready with a speedy reply and sense of professionalism. Vivekanand Ramsurrun, Mechanical Engineer, Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Mauritius I find the ASHRAE elearning courses most interesting, informative, and easy to understand. Patrick Hing, Senior Design Engineer, P. Eng., C. Eng., LEED AP, FCIBSE, FHKIE, FMecHE (UK) ASHRAE elearning is a well put-together program. What makes the program unique is the immediate feedback system, which allows you to go back through the exercises and exams to help ensure your understanding of the topics covered. Most programs out there only provide you with a passing percentage once the course is over, not explaining what concepts you really understood Huan Nguyen, Design Application Engineer, Climatec BTG A great resource. The short time spent taking the course at my own convenience is equal in value to months of working experience Brian Randleman, Design Specialist, Climatec BTG