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It is important to keep up your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in between training courses in order to ensure you continue to meet professional standards throughout your working life.

In order to support this process, the Energy Institute and Energy in Buildings and Industry (EIBI) have teamed up to offer a CPD article once a month providing information on various energy management topics.

Articles become publicly available and free to download following their publication. The articles, written by a qualified member of the Energy Institute, will appeal both to those new to energy management and those with more experience of the subject.

Series 19

Module 1 - Electric vehicles
Module 2 - Refrigeration
Module 3 - Under floor heating
Module 4 - CHP
Module 5 - Passivhaus
Module 6 - Smart buildings
Module 7 - PVs & batteries
Module 8 - Air handling systems
Module 9 - VSDs
Module 10 - Boilers & burners

Series 18

Module 1 - Energy efficiency legislation
Module 2 - Building controls
Module 3 - Smart grids
Module 4 - Lighting
Module 5 - Heat pumps
Module 6 - Metering & monitoring
Module 7 - Ventilation
Module 8 - Boilers & burners
Module 9 - Behaviour change
Module 10 - Air quality

Series 17

Module 1 - Batteries and energy storage
Module 2 - Energy as a service
Module 3 - Water management
Module 4 - Demand side response
Module 5 - Drives & motors
Module 6 - Blockchain technology
Module 7 - Compressed air
Module 8 - Energy purchasing
Module 9 - Space heating
Module 10 - Data centres

Series 16

Module 1 - Making a BEMS work for you
Module 2 - Improve the efficiency of refrigeration systems
Module 3 - The rise and rise of LED
Module 4 - The rise of district heating
Module 5 - Air conditioning
Module 6 - Tools and techniques to deliver behaviour change
Module 7 - Take a thermal image
Module 8 - Solar thermal aids move to zero carbon
Module 9 - Prepare now for smart buildings
Module 10 - Biomass boilers and systems

Series 15

Module 1 - Replacement lighting to save energy
Module 2 - Energy-efficient boilers and burners
Module 3 - Make more efficient use of compressed air
Module 4 - Water management in buildings and industry
Module 5 - Combined heat and power as an energy source
Module 6 - Energy-efficient drives and motors
Module 7 - Underfloor heating comes of age
Module 8 - Purchasing energy
Module 9 - Turning sunlight into electricity
Module 10 - Heat pumps - a low carbon solution

Series 14

Module 1 - Designing biomass safely
Module 2 - Behaviour change for low cost energy savings
Module 3 - Standards set a common language
Module 4 - Saving energy in air-conditioning systems
Module 5 - Get connected to the Internet of Things
Module 6 - Starting out in energy management training
Module 7 - Managing data centres for energy efficiency
Module 8 - Energy Metering and Monitoring Systems
Module 9 - Grid-connected battery energy storage
Module 10 - Take the first steps in demand side response

Series 13

Module 1 - How to choose the correct heat pump
Module 2 - Large-scale combined heat and power
Module 3 - Complying with Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme
Module 4 - Identifying savings in compressed air systems
Module 5 - Understanding today's refrigeration systems
Module 6 - Retrofitting solar shading
Module 7 - Power transformers
Module 8 - Making use of solar thermal energy
Module 9 - Fuel cells for stationary applications
Module 10 - District heating finally comes of age in the UK

Series 12

Module 1 - The latest air-conditioning technologies and applications
Module 2 - Taking the first steps into energy management
Module 3 - Photovoltaics - Let the sun shine down
Module 4 - Successful utility purchasing
Module 5 - Get the best from motors and drives
Module 6 - The human factor in energy management
Module 7 - Small-scale wind turbines
Module 8 - Using water more efficiently
Module 9 - Building Energy Management Systems
Module 10 - Good lighting design: what to consider

Lewis Payne, Engineering Support Manager, Energy Management

"I thoroughly enjoyed completing my Level 1 Certificate in Energy Management Essentials. In order to complete the course, I had to take an exam and complete an energy audit portfolio, which I took great joy in putting together. After this, I am hoping to complete the second stage of my training with the Energy Institute (Level 2 Energy Management Professional). I then plan to progress to Level 3 ‘Advanced Energy Manager’ training qualification, and to apply to become a Chartered Energy Manager."

Level 1 — Face-to-face

Elly Stimpson-Duffy, Health & Safety, Energy and Environment Advisor, G4S Facilities Management (UK) Limited

"Excellent — I thought not having any experience would hold me back but Chris was excellent and patient with me and coached me through. The course was well-rounded and covered all aspects of energy."

Level 1 — Face-to-face

Edita Adamcikova, Senior Energy Manager, Viridor

The Level 3: Advanced Energy Manager course exceeded my expectations. The course was delivered by energy industry professionals with years of experience, who all ensured that each topic was explained and talked through until everyone in the room was comfortable with it. Discussions and knowledge sharing were encouraged during every lesson, creating a great networking atmosphere. We started the course as a group of strangers, but even though the course finished almost a year ago, we still carry on meeting over good food or a drink to discuss the energy industry and our next career steps.

Level 3 — Face-to-face

Natalie Maggs, Section Head - Bureau, Octego

"The course has given me knowledge of the different types of equipment available to our clients and how each one could reduce/manage energy consumption and cost. It has also allowed me to see what is involved in an energy audit and what calculations are required to show the potential savings."

Level 1 — Face-to-face

Craig Jones, Group Facilities Manager, Portman Travel Group

"The course as a whole provided me with a better understanding of the Energy Management industry. Prior to taking the course I thought, the basic knowledge I had was adequate. But taking this course has already allowed me to make improvements within the business and provide our management team with ideas to drive down consumption in the future."

Level 1 — Face-to-face

Chris McHale, Operations & Utilities Team Leader, Johnson Matthey

"The training on Level 1 Certificate in Energy Management Essentials has certainly helped me to:

Become confident in the way we manage and monitor energy
Make instant energy savings - it gets you thinking of who your biggest energy consumers are
Effectively communicate energy ideas and promotions to the workforce
Review and update our site energy policy annually
Produce a business case and energy report to justify changes to senior management"

Level 1 — Face-to-face

Amine Sennani, Associate Director, Cabinet FSE

"The difficult economic situation that we are going through must push loss-adjusting firms, based in Morocco, to open up more internationally. However, gaining the trust of the major players in the insurance industry, particularly in London, Paris or Munich, is not an easy task. Admittedly, the requirements are not the same, given the size of the Moroccan market, but we can try to get as close as possible to them by obtaining certificates recognised abroad. Therefore, I would like to thank the Energy Institute for the online training courses offered, rich in information on issues we often encounter in our business. However, I'm not going to miss the stress of some of the exam questions!"

Level 2 — Online

Emma Callicott, Senior Energy Advisor, Purchase Direct

"Very beneficial course especially 'Finance, procurement and risk assessment', 'Fuels and combustion' and 'Carbon management plans' modules. These have really helped me in my current role, and I often refer to my notes. I hope to complete Level 3 in future. I am also planning on becoming an ESOS Lead Assessor. Thank you for the resources and for providing the course. My tutor Richard Bujko was really helpful and knowledgeable, and appreciated him always being available, or responding very quickly to any of my queries. A pleasure to work with. I found the course really helpful in order to progress in my current role and felt I have developed professionally. Thank you :)".

Level 2 — Online

Hayley George, Energy Project Manager, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead

"Before the course, I had a little professional experience in domestic zero-carbon energy technology but I was inexperienced in any other theory and practical topic, audits etc. This provided me with the building blocks to understand this, including the calculations, quickly. The course tutor, Chris was excellent in his teaching, knowledge and support. He made it easy to learn with his patient and insightful teaching style and very clear instructions. Chris provides individual support throughout the course and beyond which is incredibly valuable for someone like myself who is fairly new to the energy industry.

The trip to Southbank University was a great addition and allowed for some much-needed practical learning and informal bonding with fellow coursemates and Chris. The EI Team at the EI HQ were also great and popped in to check everyone is happy and to have a chat. Overall a hugely beneficial course and enjoyable experience and would recommend it over and over again."

Level 1 — Face-to-face

Chiara Maltese, Environmental and Quality Manager, ByWaters

"I really enjoyed the field trip because it gave us the chance to see in reality what we had been studying in the course. Chris has been a great trainer, not only for his great knowledge of the subjects but also for his patience and for being able to create a friendly and engaging environment."

Level 1 — Face-to-face

Virginia Cheung, Energy Coordinator, University of Westminster

"I think the classroom Advanced Energy Manager course was excellent. The structure of the course is good, starts with basic elements and a recap. The first 3 fundamental lectures by Chris are crucial for everyone to lay a good foundation. The structure of the course and technical elements will enable me to demonstrate and speak with confidence on a range of energy management topics during my interview for Chartered Energy Manager."

Level 3 — Face-to-face

Richard Kelly, Estates Officer, Dublin City University

"In terms of using the training in my work, the project is a live work in progress. Great ideas on strategic energy planning and energy leadership. I would change nothing about the workshop programme, it is a great course, well administered, managed and delivered, I really enjoyed it and it met all my expectations. I liked everything about the course .....9 days of listening, learning and conversation."

Level 3 — Face-to-face

Ethan O'Brien, Energy and Sustainability Manager, Cory Riverside Energy

"The classroom element of the Advanced Energy Manager Programme was excellent. Each day the discussions, were interesting and very informative. I learned something in every session. The industry experience of all tutors is very relatable for us professionals. Most enjoyable overall. Apostolos and the training team coordinated it very well. All questions I raised were answered in a timely fashion, and most importantly, there was always a desire to help on behalf of the EI team. This matters most of all. They are helpful people. All tutors were very friendly and engaging. Learned lots of new information and new material to reference when working on future projects. I am delighted to have completed the course."

Level 3 — Face-to-face

"I would highly recommend this course. The course is professionally prepared and very professionally run. This is the first, but very necessary, step in understanding assessment of energy efficiency in buildings."

Level 1 — Face-to-face

Sarah Jolliffe AMEI, Company Energy Manager, BAM Nuttall

"I've been a member of the Energy Institute for 4 years now and in that time I've completed the L1 and L2 courses. These training programmes have greatly benefited both me personally and the organisation I work for by lifting my knowledge of energy/sustainability practices and improving our business offering to our clients and stakeholders.

It has also given me a great many reliable resources from which to call upon when I get stuck on a particular challenge and the Energy Institute has enormous reach globally in this sector."

Level 1 — Face-to-face | Level 2 — online

Dan Fernbank, Energy Manager, University of Reading

“This was a very good course to establish a firm foundation in energy management, with a range of topics and learning approached.”

Level 1 — Face-to-face

Dean Noden, Sales and Marketing Director, Enercom

“I was looking for a training course in energy management with some credibility. My search coincided with the launch of the EI’s elearning programme. It was perfect for me, offering the right length of study over a flexible period. It’s been a long time since I last studied and I found each module really interesting. If I came across any sections I needed more support with, I was able to speak with the tutor online and by phone.”

Level 1 — Online

Joseph Hargreaves, Corporate Governance, Inteb

"Not only was the course interesting and informative, it was written in a way that was suitable for a beginner - the perfect introduction to energy management. The online centre made communication fast and easy and the tutors were readily contactable and extremely helpful. I would give the course a 10/10 and would recommend it to anyone interested in energy."

Level 1 — Online

Very good course - Excellent learning activities - I would recommend it to anyone who has the responsibility to paying the energy bills at any organisation. They could benefit from more knowledge and understanding of energy management.

Level 1 — Online

Very good course and structure - It's a great 1st step towards becoming an energy manager. I really enjoyed it and I feel I've gained a lot of useful knowledge.

Level 1 — Online

I thoroughly recommend this course to anyone starting a new role in the energy management sector.

Level 1 — Online

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