RS140 Passive Solar Heating Project Analysis Certificate Course

Program Overview

- Introduction to Project Feasibility Analysis
- In-depth overview of Passive Solar Heating (PSH) technologies and projects
- Theory on using PSH tools to conduct a PSH project feasibility analysis
- 3 professional certification exams (two essay exams and one multiple choice type)
- Hands-on exercises on planning and performing a project feasibility analysis
- 2 Real projects, including an individual and a team project
- State of the art eLearning tools, including class discussion forums and other electronic communication tools
- Students have access to various productivity tools at no charge. Tools include project management program and design tools.
- Participants get feedback from the course facilitators on exams and assignments.
- Dedicated professional subject matter experts/practitioners to assist with real projects and evaluate deliverables.

Credits: 4

2 colleges credits (course) + 2 credit for 2 projects.  Possibility to earn Continuing Education Units (CEU)/Professional Development Units (PDU) with various organisations (Associations of Engineering or Architects). Credits transferable to RS100-GH (Green Heat Program) and RS100-CE (Clean Energy Program).

Duration: 160 hours over 16  weeks - Real project time is 10 weeks -