Online Continuing Education Course Library for Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyorswww.PDHonline.comA Board Approved Continuing Education Sponsor for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors An AIA/CES Registered Provider for Architects (Provider #J681) * * * *
Our professional development online courses cover architectural engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, structural engineering, chemical engineering, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, industrial engineering, power engineering, transportation engineering, highway engineering, agricultural engineering, manufacturing engineering, metallurgical engineering, mining engineering, nuclear engineering, petroleum engineering, sanitary engineering, material science. Our continuing education online course topics include engineering ethics, professional conduct, project management, risk management, legal issues, expert witness, construction management, business management, cost management, professional ethics, leadership, IBC BOCA SBCCI IBCO ICC UBC ASCE IEEE ASME ASTM ANSI ASHRAE NORSOK standards, OSHA safety regulation, EPA guidelines, board law and rule, minimum technical standards for land surveying, HVAC, plumbing, pumps, valves, piping systems, control system, building automation, lighting, security, communication, surveying, mapping, land boundary survey, easements, vertical curves, horizontal curves, expert witness, GIS management and policies, GIS, GPS, bridge, roadway, water, wastewater, design-build, computer application, engineering software, MathCad, Excel spreadsheet, cold-formed steel design, steel structure, concrete structure, masonry, timber, wood, truss, joist, beam-column, fire wall, retaining wall, foundation design, sustainable design, building code, fire protection, life safety, hydrology, hydraulics, geology, flood management, landscaping, interior design, landscape architecture, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), accessible design, health, safety and welfare (HSW). Free online course is available to new users. Corporate discount is available to companies with minimum three professional engineers, surveyors and architects. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E101 |
| CEU Course Title: OSHA 3075 - Controlling Electrical HazardsABIH CM APPROVAL #07-1662 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $55 |
| PDH Course Description: In this lesson, students will study OSHA 3075: Controlling Electrical Hazards (2002 edition), which provides an overview of basic electrical safety for individuals with little or limited training or familiarity with electrical hazards. The concepts and principles contained in OSHA 3075 will help further an understanding of OSHA's electrical safety standards for general industry. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E102 |
| CEU Course Title: Concepts of Energy Management |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: The course intends to create awareness of various aspects of energy management to the users. The course discusses various techniques of energy management applicable to buildings as well as industrial applications. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E103 |
| CEU Course Title: Design Safety Standards for Electrical Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: The purpose of this course is to provide information related to the design safety standards for electrical systems. Students will study OSHA Regulation 1910.303: General Requirements-Design Safety Standards for Electrical Systems, which discusses about the examination, installation, and use of electrical equipment as well as requirements on the conductor splices, arcing parts of electrical equipment, and marking of electrical equipment. It also provides design guidelines on the identification of disconnecting means and circuits, and access and working space around electrical equipment. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E104 |
| CEU Course Title: Power Systems - Basic Concepts and Applications - Part I |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 12 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 12 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 12 LU |
| Online Course Price: $279 |
| PDH Course Description: A power system is an interconnected network with components converting non-electrical energy continuously into the electrical form and transporting the electrical energy from generating sources to the loads/users. A power system serves one important function and that is to supply customers with electricity as economically and as reliably as possible. This course should provide a brief review for readers in the power engineering profession or serve as an introductory material for readers in a non-power engineering profession. This course begins with an introduction to power systems. It discusses the basic structure of power systems, the fundamentals of AC circuits, mathematical notations, balanced three-phase systems, and per unit values. Then, it presents an overview of the three main components of power systems: generators, transmission lines and transformers. PART I of the course ends with the fundamentals of power factor correction and its applications. PART II continues with symmetrical components and its applications - short circuit calculations. Power flow problems are introduced and its solution techniques are discussed. This material concludes with some fundamentals on power system stability. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E104A |
| CEU Course Title: Power Systems - Basic Concepts and Applications - Part IAIA HSW |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 12 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 12 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 12 LU |
| Online Course Price: $279 |
| PDH Course Description: A power system is an interconnected network with components converting non-electrical energy continuously into the electrical form and transporting the electrical energy from generating sources to the loads/users. A power system serves one important function and that is to supply customers with electricity as economically and as reliably as possible. This course should provide a brief review for readers in the power engineering profession or serve as an introductory material for readers in a non-power engineering profession. This course begins with an introduction to power systems. It discusses the basic structure of power systems, the fundamentals of AC circuits, mathematical notations, balanced three-phase systems, and per unit values. Then, it presents an overview of the three main components of power systems: generators, transmission lines and transformers. PART I of the course ends with the fundamentals of power factor correction and its applications. PART II continues with symmetrical components and its applications - short circuit calculations. Power flow problems are introduced and its solution techniques are discussed. This material concludes with some fundamentals on power system stability. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E104T |
| CEU Course Title: Power Systems - Basic Concepts and Applications - Part I (Timed & Monitored) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 12 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 12 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 12 LU |
| Online Course Price: $279 |
| PDH Course Description: A power system is an interconnected network with components converting non-electrical energy continuously into the electrical form and transporting the electrical energy from generating sources to the loads/users. A power system serves one important function and that is to supply customers with electricity as economically and as reliably as possible. This course should provide a brief review for readers in the power engineering profession or serve as an introductory material for readers in a non-power engineering profession. This course begins with an introduction to power systems. It discusses the basic structure of power systems, the fundamentals of AC circuits, mathematical notations, balanced three-phase systems, and per unit values. Then, it presents an overview of the three main components of power systems: generators, transmission lines and transformers. PART I of the course ends with the fundamentals of power factor correction and its applications. PART II continues with symmetrical components and its applications - short circuit calculations. Power flow problems are introduced and its solution techniques are discussed. This material concludes with some fundamentals on power system stability. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E105 |
| CEU Course Title: Power Systems - Basic Concepts and Applications - Part II |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 12 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 12 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 12 LU |
| Online Course Price: $279 |
| PDH Course Description: A power system is an interconnected network with components converting non-electrical energy continuously into the electrical form and transporting the electrical energy from generating sources to the loads/users. A power system serves one important function and that is to supply customers with electricity as economically and as reliably as possible. This course should provide a brief review for readers in the power engineering profession or serve as an introductory material for readers in a non-power engineering profession. This course begins with an introduction to power systems. It discusses the basic structure of power systems, the fundamentals of AC circuits, mathematical notations, balanced three-phase systems, and per unit values. Then, it presents an overview of the three main components of power systems: generators, transmission lines and transformers. PART I of the course ends with the fundamentals of power factor correction and its applications. PART II continues with symmetrical components and its applications - short circuit calculations. Power flow problems are introduced and its solution techniques are discussed. This material concludes with some fundamentals on power system stability. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E106 |
| CEU Course Title: Sizing Supply Conductors for Two-Speed Single Winding Induction Motors |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Two-speed single winding variable torque motors are commonly used in process facilities on air coolers. These motors have two horsepower ratings, two speed ratings, and two full-load current ratings. Because the motor has a single winding the speed change is accomplished by changing the wiring configuration and the number of stator circuits. These changes are described in NEMA MG1. The application is described including recommendations for sizing the supply conductors for avoiding application problems. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E110 |
| CEU Course Title: Small Motor Control (1/4 HP - 200 HP) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This two hour online course discusses methods of motor control and representation in motor design. It is directed towards small AC induction motors in the range of 1/4 HP to 200 HP. It is important to understand these principles because automatic control technology has been advancing so rapidly that basic safety and simple manual functions may be overlooked. This course will enable the supervising engineer or submittals approval officer to recognize safety and functional design errors. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E111 |
| CEU Course Title: Electrical Transmission and Distribution Safety |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This online course provides facilities engineers with guidelines on the safe operation and maintenance of electrical equipment and installations used for transmission and distribution of electrical power. The contents cover general safety practices; switching, tagging, testing of circuits and equipment; overhead lines, switchyards, substations and underground line maintenance. The course materials are based entirely on the U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Command's Publication P-1060: Electrical Transmission and Distribution Safety Manual. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E112 |
| CEU Course Title: Electrical Design - Lightning and Static Electricity Protection |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $39 |
| PDH Course Description: This online course provides guidelines for determining adequacy of lightning and static electricity protection systems for all types of facilities. The contents cover applicable codes and standards, lightning phenomena, bonding and grounding. The course materials are based entirely on the Technical Manual of Joint Departments of the Army and Air Force USA: TM 5-811-3/AFM 88-9 Electrical Design - Lightning and Static Electricity Protection. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E112T |
| CEU Course Title: Electrical Design - Lightning and Static Electricity Protection (Timed & Monitored) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $39 |
| PDH Course Description: This online course provides guidelines for determining adequacy of lightning and static electricity protection systems for all types of facilities. The contents cover applicable codes and standards, lightning phenomena, bonding and grounding. The course materials are based entirely on the Technical Manual of Joint Departments of the Army and Air Force USA: TM 5-811-3/AFM 88-9 Electrical Design - Lightning and Static Electricity Protection. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E113 |
| CEU Course Title: Electrical Power Supply and Distribution |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 10 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 10 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 10 LU |
| Online Course Price: $249 |
| PDH Course Description: This online course provides guidance for design criteria and standards for electrical power supply and distribution systems. The contents cover electrical power requirements, voltage selections, electric distribution lines, aerial distribution lines, underground distribution lines, transformer installations, surge protection and grounding, roadway and area lighting, and security lighting. The course materials are based entirely on the Technical Manual TM 5-811-1/AFJMAN 32-1080 of Joint Departments of the Army and Air Force USA: Electrical Power Supply and Distribution. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E113T |
| CEU Course Title: Electrical Power Supply and Distribution (Timed & Monitored) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 10 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 10 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 10 LU |
| Online Course Price: $249 |
| PDH Course Description: This online course provides guidance for design criteria and standards for electrical power supply and distribution systems. The contents cover electrical power requirements, voltage selections, electric distribution lines, aerial distribution lines, underground distribution lines, transformer installations, surge protection and grounding, roadway and area lighting, and security lighting. The course materials are based entirely on the Technical Manual TM 5-811-1/AFJMAN 32-1080 of Joint Departments of the Army and Air Force USA: Electrical Power Supply and Distribution. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E114 |
| CEU Course Title: Commercial Interior Lighting Design |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This two hour online course discusses the determination of requirements, calculations and graphic representation of typical interior commercial lighting. The approach is to examine each facet of design. Government regulations are presented, optical physics are examined and commercially available fixtures are discussed. Principals foci are lighting levels, installation, control and power distribution. One appendix provides a summary of IESNA recommended lighting levels, another presents a comparison of ASHRAE 90.1 lighting mandates and one State's school funding lighting mandates. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E116 |
| CEU Course Title: Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers - Part I |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: A Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is a device that is capable of being programmed to perform control functions. The first PLC was introduced in the late 1960s to replace relay logic controls in the automotive industry. Compared to relay logic controls, the PLC's advantages include easy programming and installation, high control speed, hardware and software security, network compatibility, troubleshooting and testing convenience, and high reliability.
PLCs are currently used widely in industrial and commercial environments. They can be found in almost any manufacturing facility. There are several manufacturers of PLCs. While the instruction formats may not be the same for different brands, the hardware structures and programming concepts are very similar. This course is the first one of the two PLC courses. It covers PLC hardware structure, input/output modules, software, and programming. PLC operation and ladder logic programs are discussed in this course. Comparison Instructions, Math Instructions, and control instructions are covered in the following course. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E116A |
| CEU Course Title: Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers - Part IAIA |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: A Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is a device that is capable of being programmed to perform control functions. The first PLC was introduced in the late 1960s to replace relay logic controls in the automotive industry. Compared to relay logic controls, the PLC's advantages include easy programming and installation, high control speed, hardware and software security, network compatibility, troubleshooting and testing convenience, and high reliability.
PLCs are currently used widely in industrial and commercial environments. They can be found in almost any manufacturing facility. There are several manufacturers of PLCs. While the instruction formats may not be the same for different brands, the hardware structures and programming concepts are very similar. This course is the first one of the two PLC courses. It covers PLC hardware structure, input/output modules, software, and programming. PLC operation and ladder logic programs are discussed in this course. Comparison Instructions, Math Instructions, and control instructions are covered in the following course. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E117 |
| CEU Course Title: Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers - Part II |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: A Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is a device that is capable of being programmed to perform control functions. The first PLC was introduced in the late 1960s to replace relay logic controls in the automotive industry. Compared to relay logic controls, the PLC's advantages include easy programming and installation, high control speed, hardware and software security, network compatibility, troubleshooting and testing convenience, and high reliability. PLCs are currently used widely in industrial and commercial environments. They can be found in almost any manufacturing facility. There are several manufacturers of PLCs. While the instruction formats may not be the same for different brands, the hardware structures and programming concepts are very similar. This course is the second one of the two PLC courses. This course discusses comparison instructions, math instructions and control instructions used in PLC programming. Knowledgeable of the content discussed in the first course (E116) I is required for studying this course. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E117A |
| CEU Course Title: Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers - Part IIAIA |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: A Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is a device that is capable of being programmed to perform control functions. The first PLC was introduced in the late 1960s to replace relay logic controls in the automotive industry. Compared to relay logic controls, the PLC's advantages include easy programming and installation, high control speed, hardware and software security, network compatibility, troubleshooting and testing convenience, and high reliability. PLCs are currently used widely in industrial and commercial environments. They can be found in almost any manufacturing facility. There are several manufacturers of PLCs. While the instruction formats may not be the same for different brands, the hardware structures and programming concepts are very similar. This course is the second one of the two PLC courses. This course discusses comparison instructions, math instructions and control instructions used in PLC programming. Knowledgeable of the content discussed in the first course (E116) I is required for studying this course. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E119 |
| CEU Course Title: Electrical Design - Coordinated Power System Protection |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 10 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 10 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 10 LU |
| Online Course Price: $249 |
| PDH Course Description: This course provides an introduction to the selection and coordination of the protective devices for power systems protection. The course materials are based entirely on the Technical Manual of Department of the Army: TM 5-811-14: Electrical Design – Coordinated Power System Protection. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E120 |
| CEU Course Title: Plant Electrical Troubleshooting |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This two hour course discusses the methods of troubleshooting commercial and industrial electrical problems. General principles and examples are presented, along with safety considerations. An Appendix contains catalog information on test equipment. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E121 |
| CEU Course Title: Calculating Motor Start Time |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: A method is described to approximate the motor starting time using the characteristics provided by the manufacturer. The motor torque versus speed curve, the load torque versus speed curve, and the current versus speed curve are utilized along with the rotating inertia to calculate the acceleration time for the motor. The acceleration curve is plotted on a time versus current curve along with the motor’s thermal limits to select the proper over current protection. A discussion of the results and the methodology for the calculation is included. An example calculation is included for discussion purposes. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E122 |
| CEU Course Title: Conduit System Design |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This 4-hour online course discusses the principles of designing a conduit raceway system. Design techniques to facilitate cable installation will be learned. All design methods discussed will be in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E123 |
| CEU Course Title: Basic Electrical Connectoring |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course presents a brief history of basic electrical connectors and the problems encountered with early aluminum conductor connections. It describes the major natures of failures and engineering analyses of the failures. The course also presents the steps taken to resolve the failures on the part of engineering, design, and standards making organizations. Standards and certification agencies are identified for their application to various industries, such as the Utility Power Industry, the Commercial, Industrial, and Residential Construction Industry and the Contractor Industrial Industry. The solutions are also related to various connectors. A sampling of different methods to connect to conductors is discussed with descriptions of appropriate connectors. Particular cautions and features are discussed for each connector. The connectors are related to the industries in which they are used, including their appropriate standards. Some special types of connectors are discussed. The course completes with a brief summary stressing the attention that must be devoted to proper connectoring systems. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E124 |
| CEU Course Title: Telecommunications Premises Distribution Planning, Design, and Estimating |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This three-hour course provides an introduction to the telecommunications distribution system planning, design, and estimating for different facilities. The course materials are based entirely on the Military Handbook MIL-HDBK-1012/3, Telecommunications Premises Distribution Planning, Design, and Estimating. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E125 |
| CEU Course Title: Municipal Ordinances and Reviews for Wireless Communication Towers |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: There has been a tremendous growth in the number of telecommunications towers built in recent years. Municipalities and the wireless telecommunications companies struggle to find a happy medium between the need for towers and the desire most cities have to limit the number of towers. This course is intended for engineers who are working with municipalities. However, anyone involved in the placement of wireless communications facilities will benefit. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E126 |
| CEU Course Title: Sound System Design for Cafeterias, Auditoriums and Small Churches |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This two-hour course discusses the choices for design of music and voice sound systems for cafeterias, auditoriums and small churches. Key principles are sound characteristics and equipment characteristics. Sample designs along with warnings of common design errors and installation errors are included. The reference list shows sources for advanced theoretical analysis and the origin of specialized sound terms. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E127 |
| CEU Course Title: Uninterruptible Power Supply System Selection, Installation, and Maintenance |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 12 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 12 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 12 LU |
| Online Course Price: $299 |
| PDH Course Description: This 12-hour course provides criteria and guidance in the selection, installation, and maintenance of the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems. The process for identifying the need for an UPS system, selecting, installing, and maintaining the UPS system are covered. Covered are: theory and principles of static and rotary UPS systems, design and selection of UPS, installation and testing of UPS, maintenance and operation of UPS systems, principles of static and rotary UPS, UPS system rating and sizing selection, operation/maintenance, batteries, troubleshooting, harmonic distortions, grounding, checklists, and acceptance testing. The course materials are based entirely on the Technical Manual of Department of Army: TM 5-693: Uninterruptible power Supply System Selection, Installation, and Maintenance for Command, Control, Communications, Computer, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Facilities. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E128 |
| CEU Course Title: Wireless Network Security |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: This 6-hour course provides engineers with the basics of wireless LAN technologies and the related security concerns and guidelines. The course materials are based on the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800-48: Wireless Network Security: 802.11, Bluetooth, and Handheld Devices. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E129 |
| CEU Course Title: Digital Power Metering and Industrial Data Communication for Meter Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This three-hour course discusses the underlying principles of power metering, selection of components and connection for centralized reporting. Concepts can be applied to benefit for small commercial operations, large tenant spaces and campus settings. Drawings and photographs illustrate the concepts. The reference list shows sources for economical components and sophisticated integrated systems.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E130 |
| CEU Course Title: Introduction to Digital Process Control and Industrial Data Communication for Process Control |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This three-hour course discusses the underlying principles of process control, the opportunities available from a small computer in the controller, very general selection of components and connection for centralized monitoring and supervisory control. Concepts can be applied to benefit for small commercial operations, large industrial plants and commercial building automation. Drawings and photographs illustrate the concepts. The reference list shows sources for economical components and sophisticated integrated systems. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E131 |
| CEU Course Title: Introductory Lightning Protection Design per NFPA 780-2000 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This two-hour course discusses the underlying principles of lightning, lightning damage to structures and equipment and conventional Franklin lighting protection. The design concepts will be demonstrated for industrial, commercial and institutional buildings. Drawings, photographs and a sample specification illustrate the concepts. The reference list shows sources for conventional Franklin components and sophisticated proprietary active systems. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E132 |
| CEU Course Title: Fundamentals of Computer Systems Performance Analysis |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $26 |
| PDH Course Description: In this introduction to computer systems performance measurement and analysis, you will learn the typical goals of the computer systems performance analyst, the fundamental techniques used to study the performance of computer systems, and the advantages and disadvantages of the different techniques. You also will be introduced to the concept of performance debugging. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. This course is based on the author's book, Measuring Computer Performance: A Practitioner's Guide. The listed price for this course has been reduced to compensate for the cost of purchasing the required chapter in PDF format online through ebooks.com. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E133 |
| CEU Course Title: Metrics of Computer Performance |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $54 |
| PDH Course Description: Before you can begin to determine anything about the performance of a computer system, you must decide what aspects of the system are interesting and useful to measure. In this course, you will learn about the common metrics that are used to quantify a system's performance, the characteristics of a good metric, the meaning of speedup and relative change, and how to measure the fundamental metric of performance -- time. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. This course is based on the author's book, Measuring Computer Performance: A Practitioner's Guide. The listed price for this course has been reduced to compensate for the cost of purchasing the required chapter in PDF format online through ebooks.com. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E134 |
| CEU Course Title: What Do All of These Means Mean? |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $84 |
| PDH Course Description: There is a strong desire to reduce the performance of a computer system to a single number. Typically this is done using one of several different statistical means, such as the arithmetic, harmonic, or geometric means. In this course you will learn how to calculate the different types of means and how to quantify the variability in a group of measured values. More importantly, you will learn when each of the different types of mean values should be used. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. This course is based on the author's book, Measuring Computer Performance: A Practitioner's Guide. The listed price for this course has been reduced to compensate for the cost of purchasing the required chapter in PDF format online through ebooks.com. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E135 |
| CEU Course Title: Errors and Confidence Intervals |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $84 |
| PDH Course Description: All measurements of real computer systems are subject to both random and systematic errors. These errors introduce uncertainty and imprecision into your measurements, which can make it difficult to interpret your results. In this course, you will learn how an appropriate model of these errors can be used to quantify the precision of your measurements using confidence intervals. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. This course is based on the author's book, Measuring Computer Performance: A Practitioner's Guide. The listed price for this course has been reduced to compensate for the cost of purchasing the required chapter in PDF format online through ebooks.com. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E136 |
| CEU Course Title: Statistically Comparing Two Alternatives |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $53 |
| PDH Course Description: Due to measurement noise, it often can be difficult to determine whether a change made to a system had any real impact. Measurement noise also makes it difficult to compare the performance of two different systems. In this course, you will extend your understanding of confidence intervals to determine if there is a statistically significant difference in the performance of two alternatives. You will learn about both before-and-after comparisons and comparisons using unpaired measurements. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. This course is based on the author's book, Measuring Computer Performance: A Practitioner's Guide. The listed price for this course has been reduced to compensate for the cost of purchasing the required chapter in PDF format online through ebooks.com. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E137 |
| CEU Course Title: Introduction to Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $83 |
| PDH Course Description: Analysis of variance (ANOVA) is a general technique for separating the total variation in a set of measurements into the variation due to measurement noise and the variation due to real differences among the alternatives being compared. This course provides a gentle introduction to comparing a set of alternatives using the ANOVA technique. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. This course is based on the author's book, Measuring Computer Performance: A Practitioner's Guide. The listed price for this course has been reduced to compensate for the cost of purchasing the required chapter in PDF format online through ebooks.com. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E138 |
| CEU Course Title: Automatic Control Systems - Part I: Block Diagrams and Transfer Functions |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $75 |
| PDH Course Description: In recent years, control systems have gained an increasingly important role in the development and advancement of modern civilization and technology. This course should provide a brief review for readers in the control/system engineering profession or serve as an introductory material for readers in a non-control/system engineering profession. This course begins with the basic tools utilized extensively in Control Systems - block diagrams and transfer functions. Mason's rule, a systematic and algorithmic for solving transfer function of a given system described by its block diagram, is discussed. Part I is concluded with Routh-Hurwitz Stability Criterion (Routh Test). Part II consists of Laplace Transforms and Time-Domain Analysis. A list of Laplace Transform Table is provided for quick reference. Part III is on Root Locus Technique. The course continues with Root Locus Technique, Nyquist Stability Criterion and Body Plot Technique for determining the system stability. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E139 |
| CEU Course Title: Automatic Control Systems - Part II: Laplace Transform and Time-Domain Analysis |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: In recent years, control systems have gained an increasingly important role in the development and advancement of modern civilization and technology. This course should provide a brief review for readers in the control/system engineering profession or serve as an introductory material for readers in a non-control/system engineering profession. This course begins with the basic tools utilized extensively in Control Systems - block diagrams and transfer functions. Mason's rule, a systematic and algorithmic for solving transfer function of a given system described by its block diagram, is discussed. Part I is concluded with Routh-Hurwitz Stability Criterion (Routh Test). Part II consists of Laplace Transforms and Time-Domain Analysis. A list of Laplace Transform Table is provided for quick reference. The course continues with Root Locus Technique, Nyquist Stability Criterion and Body Plot Technique for determining the system stability. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E140 |
| CEU Course Title: Automatic Control Systems - Part III: Root Locus Technique |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: In recent years, control systems have gained an increasingly important role in the development and advancement of modern civilization and technology. This course should provide a brief review for readers in the control/system engineering profession or serve as an introductory material for readers in a non-control/system engineering profession. This course begins with the basic tools utilized extensively in Control Systems - block diagrams and transfer functions. Mason's rule, a systematic and algorithmic for solving transfer function of a given system described by its block diagram, is discussed. Part I is concluded with Routh-Hurwitz Stability Criterion (Routh Test). Part II consists of Laplace Transforms and Time-Domain Analysis. Part III is on Root Locus Technique. A list of Laplace Transform Table is provided for quick reference. The course continues with Root Locus Technique, Nyquist Stability Criterion and Body Plot Technique for determining the system stability. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E143 |
| CEU Course Title: Introduction to Fiber Optic Cable Technology |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course provides an introduction to fiber optic cables, including details of common types of fiber cables, their designs, the basics of their operation and how losses can enter into the system operation. The course also provides information on fiber optic connections and splices and how improper installation of the devices can impact the signals. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E144 |
| CEU Course Title: Power Factor in Electrical Energy Management |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Although terms 'power factor measurement' and 'power factor correction' are well known to electrical engineers, the real importance of 'power factor' is not always recognized -particularly in terms of reducing electrical energy cost. This 4-hour course looks briefly at what is a very large subject and highlights a systematic approach to the measurement, correction and control of power factor with the objective of cutting energy costs. This course is aimed at students, electrical & control engineers, energy auditors, operational & maintenance engineers, contractors and system designers who are responsible for design and operation of the system. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E145 |
| CEU Course Title: Software Engineering Concepts |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $39 |
| PDH Course Description: Software quality matters. Software errors in engineering systems can be very expensive, sometimes leading to catastrophic loss and even loss of human life. Since software has become a component of virtually all engineering systems today, a basic knowledge of software engineering and related software security issues has become vital to practicing engineers in all disciplines. This course presents an overview at the conceptual level. The content of this course can also serve as a beginning point for preparation for the Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP) exam.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E146 |
| CEU Course Title: Modern Closed Circuit TV Design |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: This course discusses the concepts, equipment selection and graphic representation of typical closed circuit television (cctv) system design for security and sharing of events to large audiences. The key principles are inherent limitations in the technology, available technology choices, system graphic representation and details of successful installation. Covert surveillance and entertainment applications are not included.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E146W |
| CEU Course Title: Modern Closed Circuit TV Design (Live Webinar)PE |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $220 |
| PDH Course Description: This course discusses the concepts, equipment selection and graphic representation of typical closed circuit television (cctv) system design for security and sharing of events to large audiences. The key principles are inherent limitations in the technology, available technology choices, system graphic representation and details of successful installation. Covert surveillance and entertainment applications are not included.
The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. All quiz questions are reviewed during the webinar. You are guaranteed to pass this quiz. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E147 |
| CEU Course Title: Modern Closed Circuit TV Design (Audio Version) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: This audio course discusses the concepts, equipment selection and graphic representation of typical closed circuit television (cctv) system design for security and sharing of events to large audiences. The key principles are inherent limitations in the technology, available technology choices, system graphic representation and details of successful installation. Covert surveillance and entertainment applications are not included. The lecture notes are included in a PDF file for reference and further study.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E149 |
| CEU Course Title: Twenty Ways to Optimize Electric Efficiency in the Use of Induction Motors |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Energy conservation when considered as a new energy source assumes tremendous potential in enhancing overall productivity. According to statistics, electric motor-driven equipment accounts for over half of all the electricity consumed in the United States. Improving the efficiency of electric motors and the equipment they drive even by small percentage can result in tremendous energy and dollar savings. Opportunities for energy conservation are wide spread and applicable to new as well as old plants. This 4-hour course provides 20 different strategies to guide you into the electric motor evaluation process and highlights common ways you can improve system efficiency and reliability to achieve permanent long-term electric cost reduction. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E150 |
| CEU Course Title: Low Voltage Landscape Lighting Design |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Landscape lighting has been recognized as a key element to the architectural aesthetics of a home or commercial property. Where previously lighting was used merely to light a pathway to let you see where you were walking, it is now used for safety, security and to enhance the beauty of structures and garden elements. It also enhances the value of properties by creating nighttime curb appeal and increased evening utility of the home’s exterior features. This course will enable the designer to layout an effective and attractive lighting scheme and to select the proper elements for plan implementation. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E151 |
| CEU Course Title: Electrical Engineering Preliminary Consideration |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: This 6-hour course provides basic design guidance in the proper selection of electric power sources and distribution systems. The contents cover electric power preliminary design considerations such as preliminary data, estimation of loads, selection of electric power source, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system design, installation of distribution systems, levels of distribution voltage, grounding of distribution systems, and selection of distribution systems. This course has been developed from the evaluation of the existing facilities, from surveys of the availability of new materials and construction methods, and from selection of the best design practices of the government, and the privet sector. The course materials are based entirely on the Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) of Department of Defense: UFC 3-501-03N: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING PRELIMINARY CONSIDERATION. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E153 |
| CEU Course Title: Performance Assessment of Lighting Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: Good lighting does not necessarily mean more lighting nor does the more lighting means more energy consumption. Good lighting does mean more effective lighting whilst low on energy consumption. This 3- hour online course provides an overview of good lighting practices and discusses the performance assessment methodology. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E154 |
| CEU Course Title: Variable Speed Drives in Electrical Energy Management |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: In today's environment with the increasing costs of energy, many electrical users are looking for ways to drive not only an appreciable cost savings but also would keep up system efficiency. One efficient and practical way to do this is the installation of variable speed drives that offer a means of controlling a motor. Written in straightforward "user" language, this 4-hour course provides a basic understanding of variable speed drives for the engineer or technician involved in specifying, applying, maintaining and operating variable speed drives. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E155 |
| CEU Course Title: CPU (Central Processing Unit) Chip: Cooling Problems, Requirements and Solutions |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: The course will answer several questions that bother anyone who specify, use or assemble their own present day personal or industrial computers. It will answer the question, why does a computer need that noisy fan(s), how hot can the CPU (Central Processing Unit) get without causing a problem, where can I find the best solution. The course will even show you how to assembly a very simple solution to the fan noise. This is a 2-hour course and will cover the following: 1. Why Heatsinks are required and how they work. 2. Other types of CPU cooling devices. 3. Calculations for heat dissipation. 4. Specifications for most CPUs including temperature limits. 5. Thermal compounds, types and use. 6. The physical effects of a heatsink. 7. Heatsink Technology: Radiation, Conduction, and Convection. 8. Heatsink testing methodology and comparisons. 9. The Listening Room: hear and compare the sounds made by cooling fans. 10. Instructions for assembling a simple fan controller. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E156 |
| CEU Course Title: Understanding Motor Nameplate Information - NEMA v/s IEC Standards |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: If you specify, buy, maintain, or replace motors, you should know how to read and interpret the motor nameplate information. This 4-hour course is provides a brief overview of how to read and interpret National Electric Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and IEC motor nameplates. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E157 |
| CEU Course Title: Artificial Intelligence: Technologies for Smart Systems Design |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: Artificial intelligence (AI) techniques are now being applied in many branches of engineering to solve problems and to provide intelligent interfaces for systems and equipment. This course provides an introduction to the four major AI techniques of rule-based expert systems, neural networks, genetic algorithms and fuzzy logic as well as pointers to web resources and books for further reading. In addition, the emerging technologies of soft computing and chat bot agents are discussed. The synthetic character embodiments of these agents are attracting increasing attention since there is evidence that the right character choice can increase the website hit rate. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E158 |
| CEU Course Title: Emergency and Standby Generator Application |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This two hour online course discusses the concepts, equipment selection, installation and graphic representation of typical emergency and standby generator systems for offices, schools, institutions and factories. The key principles are the basic requirements of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70-2002) Sections 700, 701 and 701 and NFPA 110-2002, Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems. Complex multi-generator systems for mission-critical applications are not included. Generator power for a fire pump is not addressed (NFPA 72-2002). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E162 |
| CEU Course Title: 240 V Motor Operation on 208 VAC |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: How do you safely reconnect an existing 240 V motor to operate on a new 208 VAC system? This problem frequently arises when replacing power transformers or installing generators. There is a proven method, recognized by the National Electric Code, which is inexpensive and reliable. The application of auto transformers is the topic of this 2-hour PDHonline course. Examples are included. The course is made up of the following parts: 1. Learning Objective 2. Course Introduction 3. Course Content - summary and detailed narration, graphics and samples 4. Course Summary 5. Related Links This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E163 |
| CEU Course Title: Substation Design Guide |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 15 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 15 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 15 LU |
| Online Course Price: $349 |
| PDH Course Description: This course provides criteria and guidance in the engineering and design of electrical substations. The planning, engineering, design, procurement, construction, and operation of transmission and distribution substations are covered. Substations should be designed, constructed, and operated to meet customers’ needs at the lowest possible cost commensurate with the quality of service desired. The topics covered are: major equipment selection, layout, site design, structural design, grounding system design, insulation coordination, protective relaying, substation automation, inspection and testing, as well as maintenance considerations. Possible design responsibilities of the engineer are covered, including preparation of construction drawings, material, equipment and labor specifications and other engineering design services that may be required. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E164 |
| CEU Course Title: Overview & Energy Optimization of Power Distribution Transformers |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Losses in electric supply systems are minimized by transmitting electricity at high voltage. Distribution transformers function to step-up & step-down voltage in transmitting power economically from the power station to the final user. Practical power transformers, although highly efficient, are not perfect devices. Transformer losses in power distribution networks can exceed 3% of the total electrical power generated, which is estimated to total 140 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) per year in the US. This 4-hour course provides an overview of transformers and summarizes the key energy conservation measures pertaining to selection, application and operation of power transformers. The theoretical equations are kept minimum and the basic aspects are discussed wherever deemed fit. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E165 |
| CEU Course Title: Overview of Electrical Engineering for School Design |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $75 |
| PDH Course Description: Electrical engineering is the knowledgeable application of scientific, engineering, financial and human factors knowledge to the creation of components, assemblies, equipment and systems that have wires. This course is closely focused on the application of these principles to the design of electrical infrastructure of schools. In order for a modern school to function, it must have outside connections for power, communications, high-speed data, monitoring of the fire alarms and, sometimes, monitoring of utility usage and operation of all systems.
This overview course discusses details of the connections to the outside world, connections, conduits and wires inside, and the electrical equipment which is purchased during construction. Included are bulk power, clean power for computers, lighting power, lighting fixtures, lighting control, data wiring, security access wiring, security CCTV wiring, security intrusion monitoring wiring, communications wiring, clock systems, bell systems and fire alarms. This course is interactive, to assure understanding is taking place and to guide the content in directions of value to the student. It includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E165W |
| CEU Course Title: Overview of Electrical Engineering for School Design (Live Webinar)PE |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $220 |
| PDH Course Description: Electrical engineering is the knowledgeable application of scientific, engineering, financial and human factors knowledge to the creation of components, assemblies, equipment and systems that have wires. This course is closely focused on the application of these principles to the design of electrical infrastructure of schools. In order for a modern school to function, it must have outside connections for power, communications, high-speed data, monitoring of the fire alarms and, sometimes, monitoring of utility usage and operation of all systems.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. All quiz questions are reviewed during the webinar. You are guaranteed to pass this quiz. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E166 |
| CEU Course Title: Principles and Methods of Temperature Measurement |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Temperature is a principle parameter that needs to be monitored and controlled in most engineering applications such as heating, cooling, drying and storage. Temperature sensors vary from simple liquid-in-glass thermometers to sophisticated on-line monitoring and automatic temperature control purposes. This course focuses on the most commonly used temperature sensors. This 2-hour course provides an overview of basic principles of temperature sensors in user friendly language. The theoretical equations are kept minimum and the basic aspects are discussed wherever deemed fit. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E167 |
| CEU Course Title: Principles of Process Control |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: The kinds of processes found in industrial plants are as varied as the materials they produce. They range from the simple loops to control flow rate, to the large and complex distillation columns in the petro-chemical industry. Today the application of feedback control loops is an essential element in virtually every industrial product, yet this feedback control loop which is so important to industry is based on a few very simple and easily understood principles. This course discusses this control loop, its basic elements, and the basic principles of its application.
This 3-hr course material is based entirely on US Department of Energy training materials DOE-HDBK-1013/2-92, Fundamentals Handbook, Instrumentation and Control, Module 7, Volume 2 of 2.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E168 |
| CEU Course Title: Introduction to High Temperature Superconductors |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: In this introductory course, the student will become familiar with high temperature superconductors, the Meissner effect, the zero resistance effect, availability of experimentation kits, how they can learn to make a superconductor from scratch, applications for superconductors, and superconductor patent information. By possibly implementing existing superconductor technology in devices such as electromagnets, they can increase performance and shrink size versus conventional conductors.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E169 |
| CEU Course Title: Basic Electrical Theory & Fundamentals |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Do you know where electricity comes from? To be able to say yes to that question, you must understand a bit about the physics of matter. In this course you’ll learn the basics involving: matter, electron theory, magnetism, electromagnetism, the laws of electrical circuits, series circuits, parallel circuits, series-parallel circuits and the basic electrical formulas. This 4-hr course material is based entirely on US Department of Energy training materials DOE-HDBK-1011/1-92, Fundamentals Handbook, Electrical Science, Volume 1 of 4, modules 1 and 2. The volumes 2, 3 and 4 of the handbook have been separately listed The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E170 |
| CEU Course Title: Basic Electrical Theory - Overview of DC Circuits, Batteries, DC Generators & Motors |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This electrical training course provides a basic introduction to DC theory, electrical circuits, batteries and DC machinery (motors and generators). This course will be extremely helpful to individuals who are just beginning a career in electrical work, or who require a basic knowledge of electrical principals and equipment to better their primary responsibilities. This course is also a prerequisite for the all other electrical training. This 3-hr course material is based entirely on US Department of Energy training materials DOE-HDBK-1011/1-92, Fundamentals Handbook, Electrical Science, and Volume 2 of 4. The volumes 1, 3 and 4 of the handbook have been separately listed. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E171 |
| CEU Course Title: Basic Electrical Theory - Overview of AC Power, AC Generators, AC Reactive Components, and Voltage Regulators |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Alternating current (AC) unlike Direct current (DC) flow first in one direction then in the opposite direction. The most common AC waveform is a sine (or sinusoidal) waveform. This electrical training course provides a basic introduction to AC theory, electrical circuits, AC generator and voltage regulation. This course will be extremely helpful to individuals who are just beginning a career in electrical work, or who require a basic knowledge of electrical principals and equipment to better their primary responsibilities. This course is also a prerequisite for the all other electrical training. This 4-hr course material is based entirely on US Department of Energy training materials DOE-HDBK-1011/3-92, Fundamentals Handbook, Electrical Science, and Volume 3 of 4. The volumes 1, 2 and 4 of the handbook have been separately listed. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E172 |
| CEU Course Title: Basic Electrical Theory - Overview of AC Motors, Transformers and Measuring Instruments |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This electrical training course provides a basic introduction to AC motors, transformers and electrical measurements and discusses the principles, methods as well as the underlying theories and concepts needed for a strong foundation in electrical technology. This course will be extremely helpful to individuals who are just beginning a career in electrical work, or who require a basic knowledge of electrical principals and equipment to better their primary responsibilities. This course is also a prerequisite for the all other electrical training. This 3-hr course material is based entirely on US Department of Energy training materials DOE-HDBK-1011/4-92, Fundamentals Handbook, Electrical Science, and Volume 4 of 4. The volumes 1, 2 and 3 of the handbook have been separately listed. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E173 |
| CEU Course Title: Data Center Design Criteria |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This three hour online course discusses design criteria in data center design, computer room design and other technical space that integrate critical infrastructure technologies resulting in continuously available, scalable, redundant, fault-tolerant, manageable and still maintainable mission critical environments. It is important to understand the different aspects of design process so that precautions can be taken while designing. This course will enable the designer to avoid any disruptions in operation of the computer systems which can potentially be disastrous in current business environment. Design concepts are explained graphically to make it visualize the same. All the aspects of Data center design component are discussed briefly and that will give overview to designer to plan and make checklists for the design. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E174 |
| CEU Course Title: 2005 National Electric Code |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This course begins with a compendium of key changes and critical requirements associated the 2005 National Electrical Code. Some of the requirements are not new, but have been ignored and are getting new attention for enforcement. Others are long standing, but continue to cause trouble for installation contractors. The second component of the course is an annotated Table of Contents. This is your roadmap to look in the right place to find answers. The annotations emphasize portions which you must fully understand for normal electrical design or review of electrical designs. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, based upon the changes, critical requirements and Table of Contents. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E174U |
| CEU Course Title: 2005 National Electric Code (Audio Version) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This audio course begins with a compendium of key changes and critical requirements associated the 2005 National Electrical Code. Some of the requirements are not new, but have been ignored and are getting new attention for enforcement. Others are long standing, but continue to cause trouble for installation contractors. The second component of the course is an annotated Table of Contents. This is your roadmap to look in the right place to find answers. The annotations emphasize portions which you must fully understand for normal electrical design or review of electrical designs. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, based upon the changes, critical requirements and Table of Contents. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E175 |
| CEU Course Title: Introduction to Computer Networking |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: Engineers are constantly looked upon to integrate multiple technologies. Because of the growth of the Internet, the need for engineers to have a basic understanding of computer networks has become critical. Almost every role in engineering has become integrated with computers and networking. Data from many sources such as mechanical, chemical, and structural systems is being measured remotely. In addition, we often need to provide a remote control of these systems using networks. This convergence of technologies has helped to make the use of computers and computer networks a mature technology with the ability to be used to solve many types of engineering problems. The purpose of this course is to provide the engineer with a general introduction to LAN and WAN technologies. This course is addressed to the engineer with a basic knowledge of computers who needs to become familiar with computer networks. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E176 |
| CEU Course Title: Induction Motor Theory |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: The characteristics of an induction motor are best determined by a series of tests, generally under load. However, for large motors, this is not always practical. The motor characteristics can be approximated by calculations using an equivalent circuit for the motor and using a series of formulas. This course will present a review of the development of the equivalent motor circuit and the various formulas that the engineer can use to determine the induction motor characteristics to best suit the application. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E177 |
| CEU Course Title: Determining Motor Load & Efficiency from Measured Data |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: Those familiar with motors know that just because a motor has a nameplate rating of 50 horsepower doesn’t mean that it actually delivers 50 horsepower to its load. The load itself determines the horsepower needed to drive it, and whatever motor is connected to that load will try to deliver the power that the load demands. Spotting overloaded motors can help you avoid motor burnouts whereas spotting underloaded motors can lead to downsizing and reduced operating costs. This 3-hr course presents a brief overview of some of the different ways to determine a motor's load from in-situ measurements. This course shall be useful for field engineers to select or to establish a proper efficiency evaluation method by understanding the theories and error sources of the methods. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E180 |
| CEU Course Title: Software Security: Practical Defensive Strategies |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: It is common knowledge that security is one of the most important issues in the computer field today. What is not apparent to many is that the security challenges today are frequently software problems. The weak points are the applications at the ends of the communications link and therefore represent the points of greatest vulnerability to attack. The purpose of this course is to present recommended approaches to software security including threat modeling, programming language security in C/C++, Java and Perl and activities for each stage of the software development life cycle. Smart card security and security certification for IT products are also discussed. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E181 |
| CEU Course Title: Corrosion Mitigation through Electrical Design Cathodic Protection |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Corrosion occurs on all metallic structures that are not adequately protected. The cost of replacing a structure which may have been destroyed or weakened due to excessive corrosion is substantial but avoidable, and means should be taken to consistently prevent or mitigate this added cost through cathodic protection. This course will introduce the concepts of sacrificial and impressed current cathodic protection with basic details and examples to understand their field application. This 4-hr course material is based entirely on the US Army Corps of Engineers document EM 1110-2-3400, " Painting: New Construction and Maintenance “and covers Chapter 2; "Corrosion Theory and Corrosion Protection” and document TM 5-811-7, “Electrical Design, Cathodic Protection”. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E182 |
| CEU Course Title: Nuclear Plant Security Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: This course will introduce the student into the design of security systems for commercial nuclear power plants. An overview of plant security systems is provided along with a linkage to the Federal Requirements that govern commercial nuclear plant security systems. The course provides an understanding of the types of security systems utilized and their application.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E183 |
| CEU Course Title: Babcock & Wilcox Pressurized Water Reactors |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course provides an overview of the reactor and major reactor support systems found in a Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) Power Plant. Major systems associated with the reactor are discussed, such as, the reactor, steam generators, pressurizer, reactor coolant pumps, control rod drives, high pressure injection, residual heat removal system, reactor protection system, borated water system, and the letdown and make-up systems. In addition, the primary balance-of-plant (BOP) systems are discussed in terms of their system interface with the reactor.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E184 |
| CEU Course Title: Power Plant Electrical Distribution Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: This one-hour course provides an introduction to the design of electrical distribution systems found in electrical power generation plants. The type of equipment utilized in the electrical distribution systems is discussed in terms of its design, function, role and backup capabilities. A short quiz follows the end of the course material.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E186 |
| CEU Course Title: General Nuclear Worker Radiation Training |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: This course will prepare the student with an understanding of the basic radiological knowledge requirements for nuclear plant workers who must work in areas where they may be exposed to radiation. The sources and types of radiation along with the potential biological effects of radiation exposure are discussed. Understanding of radiological postings and radiation measurement devices will help the future nuclear worker be prepared for an exciting new career.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E187 |
| CEU Course Title: General Nuclear Worker Training |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: This course will provide the student with a general overview of the job knowledge requirements for a worker at a nuclear power plant. Roles of the various work groups are discussed along with the individual responsibilities of the nuclear worker. Overviews of the security and fitness for duty requirements are provided along with an introduction to basic radiological concepts. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E191 |
| CEU Course Title: 2006 Introduction to Electrical Construction Specifications |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: This five hour online course introduces the standard electrical construction specifications used for offices, churches, manufacturing facilities, schools, museums, prisons and places of retail business. The 2004 CSI (Construction Standards Institute) format is introduced, along with the existing 1995 CSI format, and general principles of good spec writing are explained. Public domain specifications developed for government projects are used as examples, though reference is made to commercial spec services - CSI MasterSpec and BSD (Building Systems Design) OnSpec+ and proprietary specs - such as Simplex fire alarms and Novec fire suppression systems. In addition to the core material and associated quiz for credit, this revision includes explanatory narrative and demonstration specificatons. Internet links are provided for reference sources. The multiple-choice quiz covers only core material. This course is general in nature. Separate PDHonline courses are available for individual electrical specifications, as Materials and Methods and Conduit and Raceways. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, based upon the changes, critical requirements and Table of Contents. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E191U |
| CEU Course Title: 2006 Introduction to Electrical Construction Specifications (Audio Version) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: This audio course introduces the standard electrical construction specifications used for offices, churches, manufacturing facilities, schools, museums, prisons and places of retail business. The 2004 CSI (Construction Standards Institute) format is introduced, along with the existing 1995 CSI format, and general principles of good spec writing are explained. Public domain specifications developed for government projects are used as examples, though reference is made to commercial spec services - CSI MasterSpec and BSD (Building Systems Design) OnSpec+ and proprietary specs - such as Simplex fire alarms and Novec fire suppression systems. In addition to the core material and associated quiz for credit, this revision includes explanatory narrative and demonstration specificatons. Internet links are provided for reference sources. The multiple-choice quiz covers only core material. This course is general in nature. Separate PDHonline courses are available for individual electrical specifications, as Materials and Methods and Conduit and Raceways. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, based upon the changes, critical requirements and Table of Contents. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E192 |
| CEU Course Title: Loadbreaking and the Bazooms Curve |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $75 |
| PDH Course Description: This course will discuss power connectors capable of manual live connection and disconnection of high voltage, high amperage circuits. This connector system offers a versatile and economical application to convenient load switching operations in confined areas. Some applications will be discussed. Originally, the objective was to connect and disconnect 15 kV primary distribution circuits with switching voltages at 8.3 kV; however, the voltages were later increased to include 25 and 35 kV. Connector manufacturers not only had to be thoroughly concerned with long term connection at amperages of at least 200 amperes, but also had to study the switching performance and details of the connector itself. The connector is designed to be manually connected and disconnected at the end of a hot stick (an insulated live line pole) by a lineman. Our discussion analyzes the performance of the switching system based on data received from power testing. It will describe some constraints that had to be applied to performance and standards of performance for the connector system. Basically, the requirements were to be able to switch at the high voltage and high currents for a prescribed amount of switching and also be able to safely connect (fault close) a high current (10,000 amperes RMS) in the event of a fault. Even though the connector was not required to be used again, this operation had to be done safely by a lineman. As we continue through the discussion, it will also be realized that there are other constraints that the user (primary electric utilities) would require from this connecting system. The analysis of the fault close operation was a key in evaluating the connector system inasmuch as most of the early failures of the system occurred during fault close. A unique system is described to analyze real time occurrences at the point that the connector connects fault close at the higher voltages, and also to determine the most critical area. In addition, equipment is described to be able to produce such a connection with a good sense of predictability in order to limit the amount of samples being tested. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E193 |
| CEU Course Title: Overview of Uninterruptive Power Systems (UPS) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Any interruption of the utility power will stop the operation of a computer system and other critical applications causing loss of data, potential hardware damage and inconvenience. While brownouts and spikes can be tackled by using voltage regulators, surge suppressors, a spike buster etc, the problem of blackout is solved by using uninterruptible power supply systems (UPS). This 4-hour course discusses some basic fundamentals of uninteruptive power systems. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E194 |
| CEU Course Title: Power System Analysis |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 15 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 15 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 15 LU |
| Online Course Price: $349 |
| PDH Course Description: This 15-hour course provides a thorough study of the power system data necessary, and the methods commonly used in analysis of power systems utilizing computer software. The following types of studies are covered: short circuit, load flow, motor starting, cable ampacity, stability, harmonic analysis, switching transient, reliability, ground mat, protective coordination, power system modeling.
The course materials are based entirely on the “IEEE Recommended Practice for Industrial and Commercial Power System Analysis”, IEEE Std. 399-1997 (you need to have a copy of or have access to a copy of this publication) and the lecture notes provided by the course author. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E195 |
| CEU Course Title: New Advances in Wind Powered Electric Generation Technology |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course was specifically designed to introduce the design concepts and technology advances in large commercial wind powered electric generation systems. These applications include offshore deepwater development, the use of wind energy to clean, desalinate, and move water, and developing new technologies that will enable wind to work in synergy with other renewable energy technologies like hydropower and hydrogen. The goal of the wind energy industry is to contribute 100 GW of wind electricity to our Nation’s energy supplies by 2020. By meeting that goal, wind energy will help secure our Nation’s energy future and clean up our environment by displacing about 3 quadrillion BTUs of primary energy per year and 65 million metric tons of carbon equivalent per year. In the past 10 years, the global wind energy capacity has increased tenfold — from 3.5 gigawatts (GW) in 1994 to almost 50 GW by the end of 2004. In the United States, the wind energy capacity tripled from 1600 megawatts (MW) in 1994 to more than 6700 MW by the end of 2004 — enough to serve more than 1.6 million households. This course is based entirely on the publication “Wind Power Today” DOE/GO-102005-2115 April 2005 published by the U.S. Department of Energy This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. You will be quizzed on the attached document in its entirety. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E196 |
| CEU Course Title: Fuel Cells- New Energy for the Future |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This course will review the design, operation, and theory of fuel cells, with an emphasis on the hydrogen based fuel cells in operation today. More people are driving more cars today than ever before, more than 200 million vehicles are on the road in the U.S. alone. But the car has contributed to our air and water pollution and forced us to rely on imported oil from the Middle East, helping to create a significant trade imbalance. Today many people think fuel cell technology will play a pivotal role in a new technological renaissance, just as the internal combustion engine vehicle revolutionized life at the beginning of the 20th century. Such innovation would have a global environmental and economic impact. Hydrogen-powered fuel cells represent a radically different approach to energy conversion, one that could replace conventional power generation technologies like engines and turbines in applications such as automobiles and small power plants. Expanded use of hydrogen as an energy carrier for America could help address concerns about energy security, global climate change, and air quality. Hydrogen can be derived from a variety of domestically available primary sources, including fossil fuels, renewables, and nuclear power. Another key benefit is that the by-products of conversion are generally benign for human health and the environment. Despite these compelling benefits, realization of a hydrogen economy faces multiple challenges. Unlike gasoline and natural gas, hydrogen has no existing, large-scale supporting infrastructure—and building one will require major investment. Although hydrogen production, storage, and delivery technologies are currently in commercial use by the chemical and refining industries, existing hydrogen storage and conversion technologies are still too costly for widespread use in energy applications. This course is based entirely on Fuel Cells Green Power- Publication LA-UR-99-3231, published by Los Alamos National Laboratory under contract with the US Department of Energy. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. You will be quizzed on the attached document in its entirety. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E197 |
| CEU Course Title: New Advances in Geothermal Technology |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This course will review the geothermal principles, present and future applications, and various design criteria. The geothermal energy potential beneath our feet is vast. This tremendous resource amounts to 50,000 times the energy of all oil and gas resources in the world, and geothermal energy is clean; it represents a promising solution for the nation and the world as they become ever more concerned about global warming, pollution, and rising fossil energy prices. Increased development of geothermal energy gives people the potential to gain better control of their own local energy resources and use a secure, safe, domestic source of energy. Today’s U.S. geothermal industry is a $1.5-billion-per-year enterprise involving over 2800 megawatts (MW) of electricity generation, about 2000 MW of thermal energy in direct-use applications such as indoor heating, greenhouses, food drying, and aquaculture, and over 3,700 MW of thermal energy from geothermal heat pumps. The potential for growth is substantial. This course is based entirely on Geothermal Energy Today- Publication DOE/GO-102005-2189 September 2005 published by the U.S. Department of Energy. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. You will be quizzed on the attached document in its entirety. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E198 |
| CEU Course Title: Advances in Hydroelectric Power Technology |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course will review the hydropower principles, present and future applications, and various design criteria. Hydropower, also known as hydroelectric power, is a reliable, domestic, emission-free resource that is renewable through the hydrologic cycle and harnesses the natural energy of flowing water to provide clean, fast, flexible electricity generation. Hydropower, one of our nation’s most important renewable energy resources, has grown over the last century from 45 hydroelectric facilities in 1886 to more than 2,000 facilities in 50 states and Puerto Rico that contribute approximately 80,000 megawatts (MW) to our nation’s electrical capacity. That represents about 10% of our country’s electrical generating capability and provides more than 75% of the electricity generated from renewable sources. Water power — it can cut deep canyons, chisel majestic mountains, quench parched lands, and transport tons — and it can generate enough electricity to light up millions of homes and businesses around the world. Hydropower, also known as hydroelectric power, is a reliable, domestic, emission-free resource that is renewable through the hydrologic cycle and harnesses the natural energy of flowing water to provide clean, fast, flexible electricity generation. Hydropower, one of our nation’s most important renewable energy resources, has grown over the last century from 45 hydroelectric facilities in 1886 to more than 2,000 facilities in 50 states and Puerto Rico that contribute approximately 80,000 megawatts (MW) to our nation’s electrical capacity. That represents about 10% of our country’s electrical generating capability and provides more than 75% of the electricity generated from renewable sources. This course is based entirely on “Hydropower - Setting a Course for our Energy Future", July 2004, U.S. Department of Energy- Publication DOE/GO-102004-1981. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. You will be quizzed on the attached document in its entirety. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E199 |
| CEU Course Title: Small Wind Powered Electric Generation Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course was designed to introduce the basic design concepts for small (residential) wind powered electric generation systems. Wind energy systems are one of the most cost-effective home-based renewable energy systems. Depending on your wind resource, a small wind energy system can lower your electricity bill by 50% to 90%, help you avoid the high costs of extending utility power lines to remote locations, prevent power interruptions, and it is nonpolluting. Small wind electric systems can make a significant contribution to our nation’s energy needs. In 2003, the U.S. wind generating capacity increased by more than 30%. Wind power plants of various size now operate in 32 states with a total generating capacity of 6374 MW of power, enough to meet the energy needs of more than 3 million homes. The goal of the wind energy industry is to contribute 100 GW of wind electricity to our Nation’s energy supplies by 2020. By meeting that goal, wind energy will help secure our Nation’s energy future and clean up our environment by displacing about 3 quadrillion BTUs of primary energy per year and 65 million metric tons of carbon equivalent per year. This course is based entirely on the “Small Wind Electric Systems”, March 2005 Publication DOE/GO-102005-2095 - Produced for the U.S. Department of Energy by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, a DOE national laboratory. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. You will be quizzed on the attached document in its entirety. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E200 |
| CEU Course Title: Advances in Solar Electric Generation Technology |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course was intended to introduce the engineer towards some of the latest developments in solar electric generation, which could become the main fuel source of the future. The course will compare the various types of systems and explain the potential advantages and disadvantages of each system. The public often associates flat panel photovoltaic (PV) with solar power, it is in fact thermal solar power plants, such as parabolic trough, power towers, and dish Stirling that can provide economic large-scale power generation today. With PV, electric power is produced by light directly in a semiconductor, while in thermal solar generation the heat of the sun is used to power an engine or turbine. This course is based entirely on Fuel From the Sky: Solar Power’s Potential for Western Energy Supply July 2002 NREL/BK-550-32160 NREL is the U.S. Department of Energy’s premier laboratory for renewable energy & energy efficiency research, development, and deployment. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. You will be quizzed on the attached document in its entirety. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E201 |
| CEU Course Title: Design of Microhydro or Small-Scale Hydroelectric Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: This one hour online course will explain the basic system components and site requirements for microhydro electric systems. The vast majority of the hydropower produced in the United States comes from large-scale projects that generate more than 30 megawatts (MW)—enough electricity to power nearly 30,000 households. Small-scale hydropower systems are those that generate between .01 to 30 MW of electricity. Hydropower systems that generate up to 100 kilowatts (kW) of electricity are often called microhydro systems. Most of the systems used by home and small business owners would qualify as microhydro systems. In fact, a 10 kW system generally can provide enough power for a large home, a small resort, or a hobby farm. This course is based entirely on Small Hydropower Systems- Publication DOE/GO-102001-1173 FS217 July 2001 - Published by the U.S. Department of Energy. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. You will be quizzed on the attached document in its entirety. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E202 |
| CEU Course Title: Electrical Engineering for Jail Design |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This three hour online course presents the concepts and examples of use of electrical engineering in the design of jails and jail renovations. The methods have been successfully applied to County and City detention centers for adults, detention centers for juveniles, and district police stations. There is an implication of low- to medium-security for such jails, but the population periodically included serious offenders, violent persons under-the-influence and psychiatric patients. Safety for clients, staff and the public is always the primary goal. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, based upon the changes, critical requirements and Table of Contents. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E202U |
| CEU Course Title: Electrical Engineering for Jail Design (Audio Version) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This three hour online audio course presents the concepts and examples of use of electrical engineering in the design of jails and jail renovations. The methods have been successfully applied to County and City detention centers for adults, detention centers for juveniles, and district police stations. There is an implication of low- to medium-security for such jails, but the population periodically included serious offenders, violent persons under-the-influence and psychiatric patients. Safety for clients, staff and the public is always the primary goal. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, based upon the changes, critical requirements and Table of Contents. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E203 |
| CEU Course Title: Design and Planning of Hydroelectric Power Plant Facilities |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This course presents fundamental principles underlying the design and construction of hydroelectric power plant structures. It is realized that departures from these standards may be necessary in some cases in order to meet the special requirements and conditions of the work under consideration, or to comply with additional codes which may be in effect. This course presents a discussion of the general, architectural and structural considerations applicable to the design of hydroelectric power plant structures. The design methods, assumptions, allowable stresses, criteria, typical details, and other provisions covered in this course should be considered in the design process wherever practicable. However, it is expected that judgment and discretion will be used in applying the material contained herein. This course is based entirely on Planning and Design of Hydroelectric Power Plant Structures Publication number - EM 1110-2-3001, July 2004 published by the US Army Corps of Engineers. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. You will be quizzed on the attached document in its entirety. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E204 |
| CEU Course Title: Introduction to Short Circuit Analysis |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Two things are important for a circuit to work, 1) there must be a complete circuit and 2) there must be no short circuits. A short-circuit is a term used to describe the phenomena when an electric circuit bypasses its main load, taking a shorter and unintended path. This results in abnormal current levels in the electrical circuits, which can potentially cause circuit damage, overheating, fire or explosion. Therefore, it's important to protect personnel and equipment by calculating short-circuits currents during system upgrade and design.
The purpose of this course 4-hour course is to gain a basic understanding of short circuit analysis. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E205 |
| CEU Course Title: Recent Advances in Photovoltaic Technology and Solar Thermal Technology |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This two-hour course was intended to introduce the engineer towards some of the latest developments in high-performance photovoltaics and solar thermal technology. Since the Industrial Revolution, fossil fuels—coal, oil, and natural gas—have powered immense technological progress. But supplies of fossil fuels are limited, and continued reliance on them may have significant environmental consequences. Fortunately, there are alternatives, the most powerful one is right over our heads.
This course is based entirely on “DOE Solar Technologies Program”, Publication DOE/GO-102006-2314, May 2006 Prepared by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, a DOE national laboratory. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. You will be quizzed on the attached document in its entirety. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E206 |
| CEU Course Title: Wind Energy Applications for Municipal Water Services |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: As communities grow, greater demands are placed on water supplies, wastewater services, and the electricity needed to power the growing water services infrastructure. Water is also a critical resource for thermoelectric power plants. Future population growth in the United States is therefore expected to heighten competition for water resources. Many parts of the United States with increasing water stresses also have significant wind energy resources. Wind power is the fastest-growing electric generation source in the United States and is decreasing in cost to be competitive with thermoelectric generation.
Wind energy can offer communities in water-stressed areas the option of economically meeting increasing energy needs without increasing demands on valuable water resources. Wind energy can also provide targeted energy production to serve critical local water-system needs. The research presented in this report describes a systematic assessment of the potential for wind power to support water utility operation, with the objective to identify promising technical applications and water utility case study opportunities. This three-hour course is based entirely on the National Renewable Energy Laboratory Publication - NREL/CP-500-39178 titled Wind Energy Applications for Municipal Water Services: January 2006. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. You will be quizzed on the attached document in its entirety. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E207W |
| CEU Course Title: Design to the Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 72 (Live Webinar)PE |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $220 |
| PDH Course Description: This course discusses the concepts, equipment selection and graphic representation of typical life-safety fire alarm systems for stores, churches, apartment houses, schools, institutions and factories, except high-hazard. The key principles are the basic guidelines of the Fire Alarm Code (NFPA 72) for normal applications and some warning in cases that require special attention. This course includes commentary and Construction Specification 16720, Fire Alarm, from NYC School Construction Authority. This course does not replace a NICET certificate or a PE license. The course does not address residential fire alarms.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. All quiz questions are reviewed during the webinar. You are guaranteed to pass this quiz. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E208 |
| CEU Course Title: Electric Power Distribution for Industrial Plants |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This four-hour online course covers the fundamentals of wiring design and the distribution system at voltage levels 600 volts or less. An understanding of the design elements of the system and of system operation is important for obtaining efficient plant operations, for trouble shooting problems which may arise, and planning future changes. This course includes a multiple-choice Quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the Course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E209 |
| CEU Course Title: IEEE Red Book, Part 1 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 12 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 12 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 12 LU |
| Online Course Price: $299 |
| PDH Course Description: This 12-hour course provides for the first part of a thorough study of the recommended practices for power distribution and the methods commonly used in electrical system design. A thorough study of basic electrical power system considerations is covered.
The course materials are based entirely on the “IEEE Recommended Practice for Electrical Power Distribution for Industrial Plants”, IEEE Std. 141-1993. The student will be required to have access to a copy of “IEEE Recommended Practice for Electrical Power Distribution for Industrial Plants”, IEEE Std. 141-1993. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E210 |
| CEU Course Title: IEEE Red Book, Part 2 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 12 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 12 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 12 LU |
| Online Course Price: $299 |
| PDH Course Description: This 12-hour course provides for the second part of a thorough study of the recommended practices for power distribution and the methods commonly used in electrical system design. A thorough study of basic electrical power system considerations is covered.
The course materials are based entirely on the “IEEE Recommended Practice for Electrical Power Distribution for Industrial Plants”, IEEE Std. 141-1993. The student will be required to have access to a copy of “IEEE Recommended Practice for Electrical Power Distribution for Industrial Plants”, IEEE Std. 141-1993. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E212 |
| CEU Course Title: Transformer Maintenance |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 10 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 10 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 10 LU |
| Online Course Price: $249 |
| PDH Course Description: This 10-hour course provides basic engineering guidance in maintenance, diagnostics, and testing of power transformers and associated equipment. The contents cover the basics of power transformers cooling methods, i.e. dry type versus liquid-filled transformers. Components of each of these transformer categories are defined and the potential problems and remedial actions are discussed.
This course has been developed from ANSI/IEEE standards, the evaluation of the existing facilities, and from surveys of the many existing power transformer which have been put into service in the last seventy years. The course materials are based entirely on the Unified States Department of the Interior, Facilities Instructions, Standards, and Techniques Volume 3-30. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E213 |
| CEU Course Title: Transformer Fire Protection |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: This 6-hour course outlines basic considerations and requirements for fire protection of large, mineral-oil filled power transformers. This course also offers guidance for establishing the need for the fire protection systems for smaller transformers where the risk and/or consequences of fire to other equipment and structure are unacceptable.
In addition to the primary issues of fire protection other considerations such as effective oil and water containment systems and the environmental impacts of dealing with large amounts of contaminated water is discussed. The course materials are based entirely on the Unified States Department of the Interior, Facilities Instructions, Standards, and Techniques Volume 3-32. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E214 |
| CEU Course Title: Storage Battery Maintenance and Principles |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 10 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 10 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 10 LU |
| Online Course Price: $249 |
| PDH Course Description: This 10-hour course provides basic engineering guidance in operation, maintenance, diagnostics, and testing of lead-acid batteries and associated equipment. The contents cover the principles of the lead-acid batteries along with practical information and recommended schedules on maintaining and testing of lead-acid battery systems. This course also offers guidelines in identifying the potential problems and recommends remedial actions to be taken.
This course has been developed from industry standards, the evaluation of the existing facilities, and from surveys of the many existing battery systems which have been put into service in the past. In addition to operation and maintenance of lead-acid batteries other relevant topics such as battery safety, battery room design, ventilation, and sizing of replacement batteries are also discussed. The course materials are based entirely on the Unified States Department of the Interior, Facilities Instructions, Standards, and Techniques Volume 3-6. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E215 |
| CEU Course Title: Permissible Loading of Oil-Immersed Transformer and Regulators |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This 3-hour course is intended to be used as guide in determining the amount of overload that oil-immersed transformers and regulators can carry under various operating conditions and with varying degrees if insulation deterioration.
This course also discusses topics such as transformer life expectancy, overload limitations, supplemental cooling, effects of ambient temperature and altitude, and transformer operation with part or all of the cooling out of service. The course materials are based entirely on the Unified States Department of the Interior, Facilities Instructions, Standards, and Techniques Volume 1-5. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E216 |
| CEU Course Title: Permissible Loading of Generators and Large Motors |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This 2-hour course is intended to fill the need for practical information concerning the temperature and mechanical and electrical overload limits of rotating electric equipment such as generators and large motors. Rotating electrical equipment cannot be overloaded on the same basis as transformers and is not as able to stand short-time overloads. This is largely because equipment cooled by air does not have the heat transfer ability which the higher thermal conductivity of insulating oil gives to transformers; also, the windings in rotating equipment are confined in slots in the steel and are subject to temperature expansion problems. For any abnormal loading of generators, the electrical, mechanical, and thermal characteristics must be evaluated to determine the machines limitations.
Machines should not be loaded beyond the manufacturer's defined overload capability unless a complete study of the unit has been made to define safe limits. Additional tests might have to be conducted to substantiate the possibilities for higher-than-rated loadings. The course materials are based entirely on the Unified States Department of the Interior, Facilities Instructions, Standards, and Techniques Volume 1-4. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E217 |
| CEU Course Title: Personal Protective Grounding for Electric Power Facilities and Power Lines |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: This 8-hour course provides electrical workers and facility managers with clear and consistent instructions and procedures for temporary grounding of deenergized and isolated high-voltage equipment (over 600 volts) for the purpose of bare hand contact.
Temporary grounding of deenergized and isolated high-voltage equipment is necessary to ensure that electrical workers are protected from hazardous electrical shock while working on deenergized equipment or power lines. The deenergized equipment or power lines could become accidentally energized by improper switching operations, stored energy in capacitors or rotating equipment, static build-up, faulted equipment, electromagnetic coupling, or lightning strikes. Any employee working on de-energized high-voltage equipment should be thoroughly familiar with protective grounding requirements and procedures. This course has been developed from industry standards, the evaluation of the existing facilities, and from surveys of the many existing power generation, transmission, and distribution facilities. This course offers practical guidelines in understanding the qualitative effects of electrical current on the human body, the basic criteria for safe grounding practices, implementation of the criteria, and examples for derivation of safe exposure voltage for shock survival, protective ground cable sizing, and power plant grounding worker exposure voltage calculations. The course materials are based entirely on the Unified States Department of the Interior, Facilities Instructions, Standards, and Techniques Volume 5-1. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E218 |
| CEU Course Title: Transformer Diagnostics |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: This 6-hour course is intended to establish recommended practice as well as to give general advice and guidance in testing and diagnostics of oil-filled power transformers to establish their condition, identify problems, and provide potential remedies. This course applies to oil-filled power transformers (500 kVA and larger).
Guidance and recommendations herein are based on industry standards and experience in existing facilities. However, equipment and situations vary greatly, and sound engineering and management judgment must be exercised when applying these diagnostics. All available information must be considered (e.g., manufacturer’s and transformer experts’ recommendations, unusual operating conditions, personal experience with the equipment, etc.) in conjunction with this course. The course materials are based entirely on the Unified States Department of the Interior, Facilities Instructions, Standards, and Techniques Volume 3-31. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E219 |
| CEU Course Title: Single to Three Phase Conversion Circuit |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: A brief description of the development of three phase power is presented. Diagrams of “wye” and “delta” configurations are shown with technical explanations of each. Classic terminology of Alternating Current voltages is reviewed with references to notation and development of angles related to sinusoidal waves and their relationship to frequency and time. A diagram of waveforms for three phase power is presented, illustrating the concept of phase lag for the three waveforms and the advantages of three phase power in motor and direct current applications. Basic theories of transformers and capacitors are discussed and applied to the subject circuit.
The circuit is described with diagrams and explanations involving the use of phasors in the summation of voltages which produce three phase power from a single phase input. The reader is cautioned on the limitations of the use of the theoretical circuit and some constraints to be recognized. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E220 |
| CEU Course Title: Grounding Practice and Power Line Disturbance |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $30 |
| PDH Course Description: This seminar shows how all of the key elements of grounding systems function in conjunction with strategically located overvoltage surge suppression by emphasizing on practical solutions to common problems. The seminar will reinforce the student's ability to solve grounding and power disturbance problems.
This 4-hour seminar is designed for those with a working knowledge of AC power systems. A high-integrity grounding system coupled with properly selected overvoltage surge suppression devices are the single most effective means of assuring quality power distribution with a minimum of interference. This practical, detailed look at grounding covers the earth ground electrode system, a selected range of AC grounding systems, data line and instrumentation grounding, and RFI considerations. If you have already attended this seminar and would like to obtain a Certificate of Completion free of charge, please click on the following link: |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E221 |
| CEU Course Title: Maintenance Scheduling for Electrical Equipment |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: This 6-hour course is intended to establish recommended practice as well as to give general advice and guidance in the maintenance of electrical equipment. Specific technical details of maintenance are included in other documents which are referenced in this document.
Maintenance recommendations are based on industry standards and experience in existing facilities. However, equipment and situations vary greatly, and sound engineering and management judgment must be exercised when applying these recommendations. Other sources of information must be consulted (e.g., manufacturer’s recommendations, unusual operating conditions, personal experience with the equipment, etc.) in conjunction with this course. The course materials are based entirely on the Unified States Department of the Interior, Facilities Instructions, Standards, and Techniques Volume 4-1B. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E222 |
| CEU Course Title: Electrical Design – Cathodic Protection Part I: Basic Concepts and Fundamentals |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 12 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 12 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 12 LU |
| Online Course Price: $299 |
| PDH Course Description: This 12-hour course provides detailed information on the basic concepts and fundamentals of the cathodic protection systems, including an understanding of the cathodic protection concepts, cathodic protection system design principals, differences between impressed current and sacrificial anode systems, corrosivity of soils on steel based materials, and provides guidelines and examples for designing cathodic protection systems for underground and above ground structures.
Cathodic protection is an electromechanical method used to prevent or control corrosion of buried or submerged metallic structures. Cathodic protection systems are active systems that rely on the application of electric current to control corrosion. If current is interrupted, corrosion will progress at a normal rate for the material/environment combination; if supplied current is inadequate for complete protection, corrosion will progress at a reduced rate. After a cathodic protection system is installed and adjusted to provide adequate protection, current and potentials should remain relatively stable; changes in currents or potentials indicate the presence of a problem. This course offers recommendations and practical guidelines for understanding the fundamentals, and basic concepts; and for the proper and economical design of cathodic protection systems for variety of applications. Part II of this course, covered in PDH course number E-223, provides detailed information on the installation and construction practices, system checkout and initial adjustments, maintenance of cathodic protection systems, and economic analysis. The course materials are based entirely on the military handbook MIL-HDBK-1004/10 of Department of the Army: Electrical Engineering - Cathodic Protection. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E223 |
| CEU Course Title: Electrical Design – Cathodic Protection Part II: Installation and Construction Practices |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: This 6-hour course provides detailed information on the installation, construction practices, system checkout and initial adjustments, and maintenance of cathodic protection systems. This course also offers methods for economic evaluation of different options available to corrosion control systems designers.
Cathodic protection is an electromechanical method used to prevent or control corrosion of buried or submerged metallic structures. Cathodic protection systems are active systems that rely on the application of electric current to control corrosion. If current is interrupted, corrosion will progress at a normal rate for the material/environment combination; if supplied current is inadequate for complete protection, corrosion will progress at a reduced rate. After a cathodic protection system is installed and adjusted to provide adequate protection, current and potentials should remain relatively stable; changes in currents or potentials indicate the presence of a problem. This course offers practical guidelines for the proper installation and operation of cathodic protection systems for variety of applications. Part I of this course, covered in PDH course number E-222, provides detailed information on the basic concepts and fundamentals of the cathodic protection systems, including an understanding of the cathodic protection concepts, cathodic protection system design principals, differences between impressed current and sacrificial anode systems, corrosivity of soils on steel based materials, and provides guidelines and examples for designing cathodic protection systems for underground and above ground structures. The course materials are based entirely on the military handbook MIL-HDBK-1004/10 of Department of the Army: Electrical Engineering - Cathodic Protection. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E224 |
| CEU Course Title: Grounding of Industrial and Commercial Power Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 12 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 12 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 12 LU |
| Online Course Price: $299 |
| PDH Course Description: This course provides for the study of recommended practices for grounding of electrical systems and the several methods and criteria that exist for power system grounding. The course is intended to (1) assist the engineer in making decisions on the subject of system grounding by presenting the basic reasons behind the decision for grounding or not grounding and by reviewing general practices and methods used; (2) provide the basic objectives, fundamental concepts, and current practices for equipment grounding; (3) cover static electricity, its generation, methods of safeguarding, and lightning-protection grounding; (4) the earth connection and its design; and (5) electronic equipment grounding.
The course materials are based entirely on the “IEEE Recommended Practice for Grounding of Industrial and Commercial Power Systems”, IEEE Std. 142-2007. It will be necessary for the student to obtain a copy of or have access to a copy of IEEE Std. 142-2007 “IEEE Recommended Practice for Grounding of Industrial and Commercial Power Systems”. This standard is a very useful resource and is recommended that all practicing electrical engineers involved in power system engineering and design should be familiar with and utilize this standard. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E225 |
| CEU Course Title: Create a Web Site for Your Engineering Firm - I |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: In this course, students will learn to make information and sales Web sites, and will learn how to put them onto the Web. This course uses Chapters 1-5 from the fully-illustrated downloadable e-book Web Site ABCs, along with open-source software called Kompozer, available for free download on the Internet. The course provides foundational knowledge by leading the student through creating a Web page “from scratch” using simple HTML commands. Then it moves to using the what-you-see-is-what-you-get HTML editor, Kompozer. This editor is similar to Microsoft Front Page, which could also be used by the student.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E226 |
| CEU Course Title: Create a Web Site for Your Engineering Firm - II |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: In this course, students will continue learning to make information and sales Web sites. This course focuses on Chapter 6 from the fully-illustrated downloadable e-book Web Site ABCs, along with open-source software called Kompozer, available for free download on the Internet. The course provides foundational knowledge by continuing to teach use of Kompozer for multi-page Web site construction.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E227 |
| CEU Course Title: Create a Web Site for Your Engineering Firm - III |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: In this course, the final in a series of three, students will learn to make information and sales Web sites, and will learn how to put them onto the Web. This course covers Chapters 7-11 from the fully-illustrated downloadable e-book Web Site ABCs. It also uses open-source software called Kompozer, available for free download on the Internet. The course provides the student with information on Internet marketing, how to create a sales letter page, and how to put a Web site onto the Internet.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E228 |
| CEU Course Title: The Proper Use of Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCI) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This 2-hour online course gives the rules, regulations and guidelines used to determine when it is required to use Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCI) and how to properly employ them. It will also introduce the student to breaking developments in power controller and circuit breaker technology.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E229 |
| CEU Course Title: Ground-Fault Protection on Construction Sites |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This 2-hour course is intended to help employers and employees responsible for electrical equipment provide protection against 120 Volt electrical hazard on construction sites- the most common being ground fault electrical shock- through the use of GFCIs or through the assured equipment grounding conductor program.
The course materials are based entirely on the U.S. Department of Labor- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), publication number 3007 1998 revision, Ground Fault Protection on Construction Sites. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E230 |
| CEU Course Title: Design to the Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 72-2007 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This three hour course discusses the concepts, equipment selection and graphic representation of typical life-safety fire alarm systems for stores, churches, apartment houses, schools, institutions and factories, except high-hazard. The key principles are the basic guidelines of the Fire Alarm Code (NFPA 72-2007) for normal applications and some warning in cases that require special attention. This course does not replace a NICET certificate or a PE license. The course does not address residential fire alarms.
The revision for the 2007 Code includes shared notification for toxic, weather natural disaster and terrorist hazards. New technology has been approved, including CCTV based systems, which are discussed in some detail. Characteristics of a smoke plume and ceiling jet are discussed to aid understanding of detector placement rules. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E230U |
| CEU Course Title: Design to the Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 72-2007 (Audio Version) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This three hour course discusses the concepts, equipment selection and graphic representation of typical life-safety fire alarm systems for stores, churches, apartment houses, schools, institutions and factories, except high-hazard. The key principles are the basic guidelines of the Fire Alarm Code (NFPA 72-2007) for normal applications and some warning in cases that require special attention. This course does not replace a NICET certificate or a PE license. The course does not address residential fire alarms.
The revision for the 2007 Code includes shared notification for toxic, weather natural disaster and terrorist hazards. New technology has been approved, including CCTV based systems, which are discussed in some detail. Characteristics of a smoke plume and ceiling jet are discussed to aid understanding of detector placement rules. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E231 |
| CEU Course Title: Concepts and Options for Determining Energy and Water Savings (M&V Protocol) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: The purpose of this course is to familiarize Energy Engineers with various best practice techniques available for determining and verifying results of energy efficiency, water efficiency, and renewable energy efficiency. Energy conservation measures covered herein include fuel saving measures, water efficiency measures, load shifting and energy reductions through installation or retrofit of equipment, and/or modification of operating procedures. The information in this course is written for the individual who is knowledgeable in basic engineering to provide guidance on energy use, energy costs and savings magnitude, various energy technology-specific requirements, and risk.
This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E232 |
| CEU Course Title: Concepts and Options for determining Energy Savings in New construction (M&V Protocol) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This course focuses on concepts and practices for determining energy savings in new construction by providing a concise description of the best practice techniques for verifying the energy performance of the new construction projects. The objective is to provide clear guidance to professionals seeking to verify energy and demand savings at either component or whole building level in new construction and to professionals seeking the M&V credit specified in the LEED™ rating system. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E233 |
| CEU Course Title: Electrical Fundamentals – Introduction to Batteries |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: Batteries are the power source for millions of consumer, business, medical, military, and industrial appliances worldwide. Since different devices operate at different voltages and power levels, there is not a single battery that suits each application. There are many different types of batteries available in market that provides diverse capacity ratings, voltage levels and the storage capacities. This course will discuss the characteristics and application of different types of batteries in detail.
This 3-hr course material is based entirely on Naval Education and Training Materials (NAVEDTRA 14173), Electricity and Electronic Training Series; Module-1 “Introduction to matter, energy and direct current” and covers Chapter 2. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E234 |
| CEU Course Title: Electrical Fundamentals – Introduction to Matter, Energy and Electricity |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Electricity is a fundamental component of everyday lives. But have you ever wondered, what is electricity and where does it come from!
The answer to this question begins with an understanding of the structure of matter. All matter is made up of atoms, which are made of tiny particles called protons, neutrons and electrons. The proton has a positive charge, the neutron no charge and the electron a negative charge. Electricity comes from the movement of electrons among the atoms of the matter. This course provides you with insight of the basic concepts and fundamentals behind electricity. This 4-hr course material is based entirely on Naval Education and Training Materials (NAVEDTRA 14173), Electricity and Electronic Training Series; Module-1 “Introduction to matter, energy and direct current” and covers Chapter 1. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E235 |
| CEU Course Title: Electrical Fundamentals – Introduction to Direct Current (DC) Theory |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Introduction to direct current (DC) theory forms the foundation of electrical knowledge and is critical to gain advanced understanding of electrical equipment construction, operation, and application in industry.
This 4-hour course provides insight to the basic principles and concepts of direct current theory including in-depth coverage of Ohm’s law and its relation to voltage, current, resistance and power. The course is followed by the practical applications of electrical circuits connected in series, parallel and combination. The course material is based entirely on Naval Education and Training Materials (NAVEDTRA 14173), Electricity and Electronic Training Series; Module-1 “Introduction to matter, energy and direct current” and covers Chapter 3. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E236 |
| CEU Course Title: Electrical Fundamentals – Concepts of Alternating Current |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: The electricity you get from your electric outlet is alternating current (AC). There are many appliances such as computer and TVs that actually work on DC while other electrical appliances, such as refrigerators, air-conditioners, lighting etc… can be designed for both AC and DC.
Since some kinds of loads only require DC to power them and others can easily operate on either AC or DC, the question naturally arises, "Why not dispense entirely with AC and just use DC for everything?" This question is augmented by the fact that in some ways AC is harder to handle as well as to use. Nevertheless, there is a very practical reason, which overrides all other considerations for a widely distributed power grid. It all boils down to a question of cost. This 3-hr course material provides insight to the basic concepts of alternating current and is based entirely on Naval Education and Training Materials (NAVEDTRA 14173), Electricity and Electronic Training Series; Module-2 “Concepts of Alternating Current” and covers Chapter 1. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E237 |
| CEU Course Title: Electrical Fundamentals – Introduction to Inductance |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: When a current flows in any conductor, like a simple wire, there will be circular rings of magnetic field lines around the wire that act as though they endlessly spin around and around the conductor. Inductance is a measure of the efficiency of a conductor path to create rings of magnetic field lines. A popular description of inductance is that it is related to the energy stored in the magnetic field around a conductor. While this is partially true, in that the energy in the magnetic field is due to the inductance of the conductor, the energy in the field is also about how much current is in the conductor. The induced voltage is directly proportional to the rate of change of current.
This 3-hr course material provides insight to the basic concepts of inductance and is based entirely on Naval Education and Training Materials (NAVEDTRA 14173), Electricity and Electronic Training Series; Module-2, Chapter 2 titled “Inductance”. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E238 |
| CEU Course Title: Electrical Fundamentals – Capacitors and Capacitance |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Consider two plates connected in a circuit across a voltage source. If we fill the space between the plates with a conductor (water, acid, etc.) and close the circuit, we get a current dictated by Ohms law, I= V/R (where V is voltage, and R is the resistance between the plates). If the space is a non-conductor, no current will flow but the voltage will exist across the plates causing electrical charge or an electrical field between the plates. Capacitance is the property of an electric conductor that characterizes its ability to store an electric charge between two conducting plates. Larger the plates, the more charges will exist and the closer the plates, the stronger will be the electrical attraction between the plates.
This 4-hr course provides a basic overview of capacitance theory and is based entirely on Naval Education and Training Materials (NAVEDTRA 14174), Electricity and Electronic Training Series; Module-2, Chapter 3, titled “Capacitance”. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E239 |
| CEU Course Title: Electrical Fundamentals – Reactance and Impedance |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: The term impedance measures how easily a circuit conducts current, when a voltage runs through it. Measured in ohms, impedance is a way of telling you how much of the voltage introduced at one end will really make it to the other end. The simplest kind of impedance happens with DC circuits where Impedance (Z) is same thing as Resistance (R). But with alternating current (AC), impedance is much more complicated and includes another parameter Reactance (X) that takes into account opposing forces and frequency in inductors and capacitors.
This 4-hr course material provides insight to the basic concepts of reactance and impedance and is based entirely on Naval Education and Training Materials (NAVEDTRA 14173), Electricity and Electronic Training Series; Module-2, chapter 4 titled “Inductive and Capacitive Reactance”. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E240 |
| CEU Course Title: Successful Integration of Controls System Devices |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: Control systems integration is often the most challenging part of a technical project. Integration requires interfacing, translating, or converting different languages or protocols. The combination of elements of new and older systems can result in either brilliant breakthroughs, or else embarrassing failures. Many companies develop and sell bridge and router devices, and most of these do work as designed. However, you must master several basic principles of integration to find success in this field. This course leads you to analyze the real requirements of different protocols in your application. Real-world examples illustrate different alternatives and their benefits and drawbacks. Mechanical, electrical, systems, and other engineers working with control systems will all benefit from the lessons learned during the brain surgery involved in protocol integration. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. Note: This course requires users to pay first before viewing the course content. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E242 |
| CEU Course Title: Primary Electric Distribution for Industrial Plants |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This four-hour online course covers the fundamentals of electric power distribution at primary voltage levels 2.4 Kv to 15 Kv. An understanding of the design elements of the system and of system operation is important for obtaining efficient plant operation, for trouble shooting problems which may arise, and planning future changes.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the Course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E243 |
| CEU Course Title: Electrical Fundamentals – Overview of Transformers |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: A transformer is an electrical apparatus designed to convert alternating current from one voltage to another. It can be designed to "step up" or "step down" voltages and works on the magnetic induction principle. A "transformer" only changes one voltage to another; it doesn't change power levels. If you put 100 watts into a transformer, 100 watts come out the other end. [Actually, there are minor losses in the transformer because nothing in the real world is 100% perfect. But transformers come pretty darn close; perhaps 95% efficient].
This course provides you with insight to the fundamentals and applications of transformers. This 3-hr course material is based entirely on Naval Education and Training Materials (NAVEDTRA 14174), Electricity and Electronic Training Series; Module-2, Chapter 5, titled “Transformers”. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E244 |
| CEU Course Title: Introduction to Electrical Measurements |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: A question you may ask before taking this course is: Why do I need to know about circuit measurement?
Well, if you intend to accomplish anything in the field of electricity and electronics, you must be aware of the forces acting inside the circuits with which you work. Three basic parameters - current, potential difference (voltage) and resistance are of primary importance to achieve the desired functionality of any electrical circuit. Engineers concerned with design of electrical systems keep necessary provisions for in-circuit meters to monitor the operation of a piece of electric or electronic equipment and determine the reason the equipment is not functioning properly. This 4-hr course provides you some rudimentary understanding of the measuring instruments and demonstrates their correct and intelligent use. This course material is based entirely on Naval Education and Training Materials (NAVEDTRA 14175), Electricity and Electronic Training Series; Module-3 “Circuit Measurement” and covers Chapter 1. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E245 |
| CEU Course Title: Introduction to Circuit Protection Devices |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Electricity is part of our everyday lives but there are safety hazards associated with the electricity. Safety hazards occur anywhere a person could come into contact with electrical lines or equipment. As long as a person is touching the ground (or something in contact with the ground), electricity has the potential to travel through him or her, causing shock, burn, or even death. Fuses and circuit breakers are protective devices used to ensure that too much current does not flow through a circuit. A fuse or circuit breaker is designed to create an open circuit if too much current flows through it. You can think of it as a switch that automatically turns itself off if the current through it exceeds a certain level.
This course provides you with insight to how circuit protection devices work. This 4-hr course material is based entirely on Naval Education and Training Materials (NAVEDTRA 14175), Electricity and Electronic Training Series; Module-3 “Circuit Protection Devices” and covers Chapter 2. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E246 |
| CEU Course Title: DC Dynamic Braking |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This course will develop a circuit design intended to perform a specific function. The task of the circuit, commonly known as “dynamic braking,” is to provide electrical braking of a DC motor. Particular attention is given to specifying circuit components and defining energy and time constraints when applying braking concepts. Parameters of the task are established relating to function, application and component requirements.
Initially, a circuit is described using an energy storage device, namely a capacitor. Once the circuit is verified, determination of the components and their values is accomplished. Although the circuit is shown to satisfy the task, mathematical analysis, involving integration, reveals that the size of the storage device is not feasible in this application. A second circuit is devised employing an alternate approach. This leads to an analysis of the relationship of time to capacitor discharge. Again, determination of components and their values is made, using circuit analysis and mathematics. This circuit provides acceptable performance, function and component feasibility. In the process of designing both circuits, a more objective lesson is realized. Guidelines are presented that illustrate effective engineering approaches in basic circuit design. The importance of a proper technique in defining the task and parameters becomes evident. The approach to conduct logical mathematical analysis, even on a simple approach, is clearly illustrated. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E247 |
| CEU Course Title: Electrical Fundamentals - Introduction to Circuit Control Devices |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: When you work on a circuit, you often need to remove power from it to connect test equipment or to remove and replace components. When work has been completed, power must be restored to the circuit. This will allow you to check the proper operation of the circuit and place it back in service. Circuit control devices allow you to turn the device on when it is needed and off when it is not needed.
This course provides you with insight to what circuit control devices are, how they are used, and some of their characteristics. This 3-hr course material is based entirely on Naval Education and Training Materials (NAVEDTRA 14175), Electricity and Electronic Training Series; Module-3 “Circuit Control Devices” and covers Chapter 3. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E248 |
| CEU Course Title: Description of Electrical Conductors |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: For the purpose of electronics and electrical engineering, materials are classified according to their electrical resistance, which describes how readily they allow electric current to pass when a voltage is applied. A conductor is a piece of metal used to conduct electricity. Apart from conductors, materials are classed as insulators (very poor conductors), semi-conductors (materials whose ability to conduct electricity can be controlled), and superconductors which (below a critical temperaure, usually cryogenic) offer no significant electrical resistance, allowing circular currents, once established, to flow indefinitely.
This 3-hr course provides general requirements, classifications and application information for electrical conductors. The course is based entirely on Naval Education and Training Materials (NAVEDTRA 14176), Electricity and Electronic Training Series; Module-4 and covers Chapter 1 titled “Electrical Conductors”. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E249 |
| CEU Course Title: Introduction to Wiring Techniques |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: The satisfactory performance and continuous reliability of electrical system greatly depends on the quality of wiring. Improperly or carelessly installed wiring systems can be potentially dangerous and may result in electrocution and fire. This course will assist you in learning the basic skills of proper wiring techniques. It explains the different ways to terminate and splice electrical conductors. It also discusses various soldering techniques and many of the techniques used to cut, strip and crimp the wire. The course ends with a discussion of the procedure to be followed when you lace wire bundles within electrical and electronic equipment.
This 4-hr course is based entirely on Naval Education and Training Materials (NAVEDTRA 14176), Electricity and Electronic Training Series; Module-4 and covers Chapter-2 titled “Wiring Techniques”. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E251 |
| CEU Course Title: Short Circuit Current Calculations Using Symmetrical Components |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: In practice, three-phase faults account for less than 5% of the short-circuit faults on a typical power system. The vast majority of short-circuit faults, about 70%, are line-to-ground faults. Line-to-line faults account for about 15% of short-circuit faults, with double line-to-ground faults making up the remainder. Of these fault types, only the three-phase fault is balanced. The asymmetrical voltages and currents produced by unbalanced faults preclude the use of single-phase analysis as can be done under balanced conditions. Fortunately, a powerful tool exists for analyzing unbalanced systems – the method of symmetrical components.
This course explains the theory and origin of symmetrical components, using an intuitive method of derivation which likens the phasor components to force vector components. The mathematics needed to convert between sequence and line quantities are presented in a clear, concise way. A highly-reliable and methodical approach of developing sequence networks is also presented, including a novel approach of producing the zero-sequence network by modifying the negative- sequence network. Circuit models for the four different short-circuit faults that can occur on a three-phase system – three-phase, line-to-ground, double line-to-ground, and line-to-line – are presented, including means of modeling fault impedance. A brief but complete review of the per-unit system is included, including worked examples. The per-unit material is followed by examples of calculating both balanced and unbalanced short-circuit fault currents in the per-unit system, using the circuit models presented earlier. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E252 |
| CEU Course Title: Optimizing New and Existing Building Energy Management Systems (EMS) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: This course discusses the issues to consider when deciding whether to upgrade or replace an existing EMS, the essentials for writing specifications and selecting the right EMS proposal, the commissioning process and its role in a successful EMS project, surveys the many types of service contracts and providers, provides critical factors to consider when selecting a service agreement, describes methods for getting the most out of an EMS. The basics of EMS operation are covered, along with advanced strategies for energy and demand control. This course also describes diagnostic methods, including trending and manual testing, that provide valuable information on equipment performance and moves beyond traditional control into areas of potential non-energy tasks in a variety of buildings. Those topics include maintenance control, remote EMS operation, and security access control.
The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E253 |
| CEU Course Title: Service Calculations for Dwellings |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: This one hour course is an introduction to the Optional Method to calculate the electrical service to dwellings. The course material covers the calculation for single and multi-unit dwellings. The course materials are based on the 2008 National Electrical Code (NEC)®.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E254 |
| CEU Course Title: Introduction to Wiki Technology |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: Wikis are part of the larger emerging second generation of web tools, sometimes called Web 2.0, that supports collaboration and social networking. They are seen as contributing to the further flattening of business organization structures. This new mode of peer interaction in the corporate world has been predicted to displace traditional corporate hierarchies as wealth generators in the economy. Potential engineering productivity impacts include reduction in email overload, software engineering team collaboration, project management collaboration, meeting planning and corporate competitive intelligence activities. Many expect that wiki skills will be commonplace in job descriptions in the near future. This course reviews wiki technology, compares wikis with other Web 2.0 technologies, presents implementation strategies, provides some evaluation guidelines, reviews strengths and weaknesses and presents some typical enterprise wiki applications.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E255 |
| CEU Course Title: Thermowells – Basic Selection Criteria |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course familiarizes the reader with the basic selection decisions that must be made in order to select the proper thermowell for each application. Standard lengths for temperature sensors and thermometers are discussed to help the reader choose a combination of thermowell process insertion length, lagging length, and extension length to fit an off-the-shelf temperature sensor or thermometer. There are many illustrations and several examples to clarify the meanings of terms like process insertion length and lagging length. This course gathers together the far-flung pieces of information about thermowells and arranges them in a cohesive, easily-understood presentation.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E256 |
| CEU Course Title: Understanding Nuclear Power |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course is intended to be a basic understanding of how nuclear energy is used to produce energy. It will provide an overview of the commercial nuclear power industry in the United States.
This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E257 |
| CEU Course Title: Power From The Sun |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: Solar electric systems, which are also called photovoltaic are reliable and pollution-free. They make use of a renewable source of energy - the sun. Utilizing the sun to provide direct electricity through photovoltaic is a “green” sustainable energy source decision.
This course is based on the document A consumer’s Guide – Get Your Power From The Sun; U.S. Department of Energy, December 2003 • DOE/GO-102003-1844. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E258 |
| CEU Course Title: Wind Power Today |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: Wind energy technology has come a long way over the past decade. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has worked with industry for more than 25 years to bring the technology to where it is today, developing larger machines that are more efficient and that capture more energy from the wind. As a clean, domestically produced renewable energy resource, wind energy also contributes to our Nation’s energy security and environmental quality.
This course is based on the document U.S. DOE – Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy – DOE/GO-102007-2424, May 2007. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E259 |
| CEU Course Title: Increasing Wind Energy By 2030 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 9 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 9 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.9 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 9 LU |
| Online Course Price: $229 |
| PDH Course Description: Energy prices, supply uncertainties, and environmental concerns are driving the United States to rethink its energy mix and develop diverse sources of clean, renewable energy. The nation is working toward generating more energy from domestic resources—energy that can be cost-effective, and replaced or “renewed” without contributing to climate change or major adverse environmental impacts. This course is based on the document 20% Wind Energy By 2030 – Increasing Wind Energy’s Contribution to U.S. Electricity Supply; Publication: DOE/GO 102008-2567-May 2008. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E260 |
| CEU Course Title: 2008 National Electric Code |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This course is a ~40-page summary of the ~1,000-page 2008 National Electrical Code, NFPA-70. An effort has been made to discuss changes from the 2005 NEC, but most critical aspects of commercial and electrical design are touched upon. Material is addressed in the same order as presented in the NEC, with citations to each of the rules mentioned. Author’s observations and comments attempt to place the basic rules and changes in context.
The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E260U |
| CEU Course Title: 2008 National Electric Code (Audio Version) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This audio course is a ~40-page summary of the ~1,000-page 2008 National Electrical Code, NFPA-70. An effort has been made to discuss changes from the 2005 NEC, but most critical aspects of commercial and electrical design are touched upon. Material is addressed in the same order as presented in the NEC, with citations to each of the rules mentioned. Author’s observations and comments attempt to place the basic rules and changes in context.
The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E261 |
| CEU Course Title: Seismic Support of Electrical Equipment |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 7 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 7 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.7 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 7 LU |
| Online Course Price: $169 |
| PDH Course Description: Earthquakes are more likely to occur in some parts of the world than others. When buildings are constructed in areas where seismic activity is likely to occur the building codes and standards require seismic bracing of electrical equipment. The selection and specification of products for installation of electrical equipment in seismic zones requires some basic understanding of how the installation of this equipment needs to be implemented.
This course is based on the document Installing Seismic Restraints for Electrical Equipment, FEMA 413/December 2004. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E262 |
| CEU Course Title: Natural Gas Fuel Cell Technology |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: The natural gas fuel cell energy system is a simple, reliable way to improve natural gas utilization and efficiency. Natural gas fuel cells utilize an alternative cogeneration technology for improving natural gas utilization and efficiency. It is an environmentally friendly fossil-fueled energy generator with cleaner emissions thatn the ambient air in some cities.
This course is based on the document Federal Technology Alert - Natural Gas Fuel Cells, November 1995. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E263 |
| CEU Course Title: Laboratories Best Practices: On Site Power Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: Because of their unique requirements for lighting, ventilation, and equipment, laboratory buildings use a considerable amount of energy. The reliability of that energy is very important. Laboratories must be able to conduct research without power interruptions, which can damage both equipment and experiments. Generating power and heat on site is one good way to enhance reliability; it can also improve fuel utilization while trimming utility costs.
This course is based on the document Laboratories For The 21st Century: Best Practices – On Site Power Systems For Laboratories, DOE/GO-102003-1773, December 2003. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E264 |
| CEU Course Title: Laboratories Best Practices: Daylighting in Laboratories |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: Science can improve our lives dramatically, and even change the world as we know it. Therefore, it is important to provide scientists and other researchers with laboratories that foster innovation and enhance performance. One way to do this is by designing and building laboratories that make good use of natural light, or daylighting. Daylighting not only saves energy, it also helps to provide an interior work environment that stimulates creativity and discovery.
This course is based on the document Laboratories For The 21st Century: Best Practices – Daylighting In Laboratories, DOE/GO-102003-1766, October 2003. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E265 |
| CEU Course Title: Laboratories Best Practices: Efficient Electrical Lighting |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: There is a considerable body of research that describes the impact of the visual quality of the work environment on worker comfort, health, and productivity. The appropriate design of lighting systems is especially important in laboratories, given the intensity and significance of work carried out in laboratories and the long work hours spent by researchers.
This course is based on the document Laboratories For The 21st Century: Best Practices Guide – Efficient Electrical Lighting In Laboratories, DOE/GO-102005-August 2006. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E266 |
| CEU Course Title: Present Reactor Designs |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course is intended to be a basic understanding of the differences between a pressurized water reactor (PWR) and boiling water reactor (BWR) that are operating in the United States today.
This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E267 |
| CEU Course Title: Data Center Energy Performance Self Benchmarking |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Energy benchmarking offers a very effective way to evaluate the performance of a data center facility and compare it to similar facilities. Comparisons are a quick and easy way to identify poorly operating areas, which typically have the highest potential for economical modifications that reduce operating cost and/or increase the load capacity of a data center. Benchmarking is particularly valuable as a precursor to an expansion of a facility, because increases in system capacity and identification of best practice design approaches can be used to reduce the cost and increase the energy efficiency of new space.
This course is based on the document Self Benchmarking Guide For Data Center Energy Performance, Version 1.0, May 2006, Ernest Orlando Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E268 |
| CEU Course Title: Cloud Computing |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: Cloud computing has been called a style of computing where massively scalable IT-related capabilities are provided “as a service” using Internet technologies to multiple external customers. It is a rapidly maturing technology and has achieved the status of a megatrend according to some sources and its impact is estimated to be of the same order as e-business. Startup to midsize companies are finding this alternative for IT services especially attractive, but the Gartner Group is also predicting a “transformational impact” on the enterprise as well. This course provides an overview of this important technology, some of the cloud service providers as well as some of the risks and challenges involved.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E270 |
| CEU Course Title: Simplified Short-Circuit Calculations |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This course offers a simplified method of calculating available short-circuit current on a 480V commercial or industrial power distribution system. This calculation is required by the National Electric Code (2008 NEC 110.9, Interrupting Rating). It is also required by OSHA (CFR 1910.132) in order to prepare a detailed Arc-Flash warning label with j/sq-cm and personal protective equipment level.
The course is a set of look-up tables prepared with commercial electrical system modeling software and accompanied by coaching on how to use the tables correctly. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E270U |
| CEU Course Title: Simplified Short-Circuit Calculations (Audio Version) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This course offers a simplified method of calculating available short-circuit current on a 480V commercial or industrial power distribution system. This calculation is required by the National Electric Code (2008 NEC 110.9, Interrupting Rating). It is also required by OSHA (CFR 1910.132) in order to prepare a detailed Arc-Flash warning label with j/sq-cm and personal protective equipment level.
The course is a set of look-up tables prepared with commercial electrical system modeling software and accompanied by coaching on how to use the tables correctly. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E271 |
| CEU Course Title: Understanding 4 to 20 mA Loops |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: This course familiarizes the reader with the uses and limitations of 4 to 20 mA current loops, which are used in the majority of analog input and analog output loops in almost every industrial facility. This course is written in a simple, easy-to-understand format, uses basic math calculations, and includes more than 80 illustrations and dozens of examples. This course shows how process parameters such as temperature, pressure, level, and flow are represented by 4 to 20 mA analog input signals and how a modulating valve’s liquid flow coefficient (Cv) is controlled by 4 to 20 mA analog output signals for quick-opening, linear, and equal-percentage modulating control valves. This course also describes how one measured parameter, such as pressure, can be used to infer another parameter, such as level or flow.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E271T |
| CEU Course Title: Understanding 4 to 20 mA Loops (Timed & Monitored) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: This course familiarizes the reader with the uses and limitations of 4 to 20 mA current loops, which are used in the majority of analog input and analog output loops in almost every industrial facility. This course is written in a simple, easy-to-understand format, uses basic math calculations, and includes more than 80 illustrations and dozens of examples. This course shows how process parameters such as temperature, pressure, level, and flow are represented by 4 to 20 mA analog input signals and how a modulating valve’s liquid flow coefficient (Cv) is controlled by 4 to 20 mA analog output signals for quick-opening, linear, and equal-percentage modulating control valves. This course also describes how one measured parameter, such as pressure, can be used to infer another parameter, such as level or flow.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E272 |
| CEU Course Title: Operational Amplifier Fundamentals and Design |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: This course introduces you to Operational Amplifier parameters; ideal and the practical ones that are specified by their manufacturers. This will enable you to understand many existing Op Amp circuits and enable you to select components for many applications.
Operational Amplifiers are very flexible electronic devices. They are ubiquitous in instrumentation and measurement equipment used in industrial, medical and military applications. After completing this Op Amp lesson you will be able to interpret manufacturers’ specifications and select components for inverting , noninverting and buffer amplifiers. And you’ll be postured to understand and design many others applications; differential amplifiers, summing amplifiers, current-to-voltage converters, comparators, differentiators, integrators, comparators, modulators, to name a few. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E274 |
| CEU Course Title: Passive Solar Heating – Principles & Calculations |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: The principles of passive solar heating, such as basic types of systems, their description, and the components making up any passive system are presented. Sources of data for heating requirements and available solar radiation throughout the U.S are given along with a method for estimating the rate of heat loss from a home. The use of these three inputs in a method for estimating performance of a passive heating system of specified size at a specified location is presented. The data retrieval and calculations are illustrated with numerous examples.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E275 |
| CEU Course Title: AWG and Circular Mils |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This course explains the American Wire Gage (AWG) wire size designations and the concept of circular mils with regard to wire sizes. How are the various AWG sizes related to each other? Why is the term circular mils used? What does KCMIL mean – is it the same as MCM? How are stranded conductors arranged and what determines the number and size of the strands? How does one determine the equivalent size of bus bar for a given KCMIL requirement? How far into the conductor is the AC signal present? All of these questions are answered in this course.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E276 |
| CEU Course Title: Conduit Fill Calculations |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course explains how to calculate conduit fill for a variety of conduit and conductor types and sizes.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E277 |
| CEU Course Title: Operational Amplifier Stability and Common-Mode Noise Rejection |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This course includes essential information of operational amplifier (Op Amp) parameters and their stabilities. It emphasizes Op Amp specifications that are published by the manufacturers. Here’s a brief review of material covered in the previous course E272 Operational Amplifier Fundamentals and Design. This review includes Op Amps as used in the design of basic inverting and noninverting amplifiers. And extending beyond this, this course emphasizes performance of practical Op Amp’s which can behave in less than the ideal text book versions. These behaviors, inherent instabilities, can be predicted by referring to specified parameters and external conditions such as temperature and power supply variations. You will learn how the effects of these instabilities can be minimized by proper selection of circuit components.
Also, you’ll learn how Op Amps are used as differential amplifiers and how this application serves to minimize, if not practically eliminate, induced noise. Time-varying electric and magnetic fields are in every industrial, medical and commercial environment. They induce intolerable noise with amplitudes much larger than the intended signals that are to be amplified. You will learn how differential amplifiers can make this induced noise common mode which differential amplifiers can reject. Ample example problems with solutions are provided that reinforce the concepts covered. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E278 |
| CEU Course Title: Operational Amplifiers at Higher Frequencies |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This course includes a Review of Fundamentals and Glossary of Terms. It reviews and introduces many basic equations and terms related to applications of operational amplifiers (Op Amps). Manufacturers’ specifications (Specs) are included and are values applicable at low frequencies. At higher frequencies, these tend to change and affect how well Op Amp applications perform.
In this course, you will consider problems caused by the decrease (roll-off) of the open-loop gain AVOL at higher frequencies and how the gain vs. frequency curves of some Op Amps can be tailored by the circuit designer. With other Op Amp types, the gain versus frequency curves are set by the manufacturer. The universally accepted definition of the term bandwidth (BW) is described here. And you will learn the multiple ways that BW of amplifiers are determined. You will also become familiar with other notable frequency-related performances, such as output-voltage swing capabilities, slew rates (switching speeds), common-mode-rejection ratios and that Op Amps’ have internally-generated noise. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E279 |
| CEU Course Title: IEEE Recommended Practice for Powering and Grounding Electronic Equipment |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 15 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 15 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 15 LU |
| Online Course Price: $349 |
| PDH Course Description: This 15-hour course presents recommended design, installation and maintenance practices for electrical power and grounding (including both safety and noise control) and protection of electronic loads such as industrial controllers, computers, and other information technology equipment (ITE) used in commercial and industrial applications.
The course materials are based entirely on the "IEEE Recommended Practice for Powering and Grounding Electronic Equipment", IEEE Std. 1100-2005. The students are required to have a copy of or have access to to a copy of this publication. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E280 |
| CEU Course Title: Passive Solar & Low Energy Cooling Strategies |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: The major strategies for passive solar and low energy cooling are i) reduction of external heat gain, ii) reduction of internal heat generation, iii) provide ventilation, and iv) use of low-energy cooling methods. Each of these topics are discussed in this course.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E281 |
| CEU Course Title: Practical Plant Energy Reduction – 2009 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This course provides procedures for achieving mandated plant energy reductions. Energy reductions have always been available, and sought by some firms. However, there is a cost and inconvenience to saving money by making changes. This has been avoided by many Owners. Today, however, both the Federal and State governments and eco-sensitive executives are demanding annual, measured energy reductions. This course provides explicit checklists to achieve energy reductions and discussion to help with the next round of mandated reductions.
This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E281U |
| CEU Course Title: Practical Plant Energy Reduction – 2009 (Audio Version) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This audio course provides procedures for achieving mandated plant energy reductions. Energy reductions have always been available, and sought by some firms. However, there is a cost and inconvenience to saving money by making changes. This has been avoided by many Owners. Today, however, both the Federal and State governments and eco-sensitive executives are demanding annual, measured energy reductions. This course provides explicit checklists to achieve energy reductions and discussion to help with the next round of mandated reductions.
This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E283 |
| CEU Course Title: Karnaugh Maps (Digital Logic Optimization) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: This course familiarizes the reader with the use of Karnaugh maps for the purpose of optimizing digital (binary) functions. Optimization in this case means to reduce the number of logic gates or relay contacts required to implement a digital function. More than 80 illustrations and several examples are given to increase one’s understanding of the concepts presented. This course can be a refresher for readers who have already been exposed to Karnaugh maps, but it can also be a simple introduction to Karnaugh maps for readers who are not yet familiar with them. It is assumed that the reader is familiar with binary and hexadecimal numbering. Boolean algebra will be used as a checking tool in this course, but the quiz will not require any Boolean algebra.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E284 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Cathodic Protection |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This is an introduction to cathodic protection for underground structures such as tanks and pipelines. It covers the two principal methods used to mitigate corrosion: the sacrificial anode and impressed current systems. It introduces you to the nine steps in designing a sacrificial anode system, the thirteen steps in designing an impressed current system, and the field testing requirements needed for both.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E285 |
| CEU Course Title: Introduction to Outdoor Electrical Safety |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: This one hour online course discusses common Outdoor Electrical Safety hazards and Electrical Safety Devices designed to provide protection from fire, electrical shock, or electrocution. Students are introduced to the most common electrical safety devices and how they work. Hazards associated with the use of electrical products outdoors are discussed and safety rules are presented as guides to outdoor electrical safety. After completion of the course, students will have gained a better understanding of both the dangers associated with outdoor electrical usage and the safety measures that can easily be put in place to mitigate the risks of injury on the job site or during leisure activities.
This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E286 |
| CEU Course Title: Solar Energy Basics I - Fundamentals |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This introduction to solar energy provides information about the nature of solar radiation and methods of utilizing solar energy. Several solar position parameters are discussed along with equations for their calculation. Means are discussed for estimating average extraterrestrial and terrestrial solar radiation rates at a given location for a given month. This course is good preparation for further, more advanced courses in solar engineering.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E287 |
| CEU Course Title: Solar Energy Basics II - Estimation of Solar Radiation to a Solar Panel |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: The type of solar radiation data typically needed for planning and design of solar installations is the rate striking a solar panel or solar collector at a specified location, often as monthly averages. Such data is available for a number of standard collector/panel configurations and tilt angles, from a variety of print and on-line sources. Three sources of solar radiation data from the Renewable Resource Data Center (RREDC), a unit of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) are discussed in this course. The types and formats of data available from that website will be described, details for obtaining the data from the website will be given, interpretation of the data will be discussed, and examples of retrieving data will be presented.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E288 |
| CEU Course Title: Surge Protection Systems Performance and Evaluation |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This 2-hour course provides a set of procedures, methods and examples for the design, specification, testing, evaluation, and installation of surge protection systems in electrical distribution systems, for commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities.
Topics such as: types of facilities requiring surge protection, parallel/series protection, multilayer protection design, minimizing lead length for parallel surge protectors, breaker connection, grounding, acceptance testing, periodic maintenance, and performance and evaluation criteria’s are presented. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E289 |
| CEU Course Title: National Electrical Safety Code |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 15 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 15 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 15 LU |
| Online Course Price: $349 |
| PDH Course Description: This 15-hour course presents the rules for the practical safeguarding of persons during the installation, operation, or maintenance of electrical supply and communication lines and associated equipment. These rules contain the basic provisions that are to be considered for the safety of employees and the public under the specified conditions.
The course materials are based entirely on the “National Electrical Safety Code C2-2012." The students are required to have a copy of or have access to a copy of this publication. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E290 |
| CEU Course Title: Power System Quality |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This 2-hour course provides a technical basis for power system quality as a design consideration and explains different methods of solving power quality problems. Unlike other electrical design requirements, power quality design solutions are very dependent on the types of transients and disturbances that can and will occur in power systems. Also, power quality solutions often involve a certain level of compromise between the electrical system design and the design of the end-use equipment. Power quality is an issue that should be addressed at the facility level in order to be certain that the electrical distribution system is designed properly for the anticipated disturbances and the effects of harmonic distortion.
Topics such as: unbalance voltage, harmonic distortions, nonlinear loads, neutral circuit sizing for nonlinear loads and k-factor transformers are discussed. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E291 |
| CEU Course Title: Introduction to Cathodic Protection |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This is an introduction to cathodic protection for underground structures such as tanks and pipelines. It covers the two principal methods used to mitigate corrosion: the sacrificial anode and impressed current systems. It introduces you to the nine steps in designing a sacrificial anode system, the thirteen steps in designing an impressed current system, and the field testing requirements needed for both. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E291W |
| CEU Course Title: Introduction to Cathodic Protection (Live Webinar)PE |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $220 |
| PDH Course Description: This is an introduction to cathodic protection for underground structures such as tanks and pipelines. It covers the two principal methods used to mitigate corrosion: the sacrificial anode and impressed current systems. It introduces you to the nine steps in designing a sacrificial anode system, the thirteen steps in designing an impressed current system, and the field testing requirements needed for both.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E292 |
| CEU Course Title: Duplex Convenience Receptacles |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course discusses the everyday topic of duplex convenience receptacles. While this seems like a simple topic, there are many nuances and requirements of which many people are not aware.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E293 |
| CEU Course Title: Symmetrical Components |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This 4-hour course covers the application of symmetrical components to unbalanced conditions on electric power systems. Unbalanced conditions occur during faulted conditions and can be very difficult to analyze using basic circuit analysis. Applying the concepts of symmetrical components to three-phase electric power networks makes the analysis of unbalanced conditions manageable.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E294 |
| CEU Course Title: Micro-Combined Heat and Power Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This three-hour course reviews an exciting new technology that is on the horizon as a potential heating and power supply system for residential homes. The concept of a micro-combined heat and power system (m-CHP) uses a small generator on-site that generates electricity and then uses the waste heat from the generator to heat and cool the home. This course includes an overview of the m-CHP concept, a discussion of the types of prime movers used for the energy source, and a review of how the waste heat can be used in the home.
The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E295 |
| CEU Course Title: Solar Water Heating Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This four-hour course is a review of how solar water heating systems work and the components that constitute a solar water heating system. The course discusses the types of systems, the characteristics of solar radiation, the types of collectors and the balance of system equipment. In addition there is a section on how to calculate the size of a system and an overview of the design process for a solar water heating installation.
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| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E296 |
| CEU Course Title: Wind Energy Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This three-hour course is a review of how wind energy power systems work and the components that constitute a wind energy system. This course discusses the types of wind energy systems, their characteristics, the methods used to classified and analyze wind resources, and the impacts of wind energy systems on electric power systems as well as their impact on the environment.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E297 |
| CEU Course Title: Photovoltaic Power Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This four-hour course is a review of how photovoltaic systems work and the components that constitute a photovoltaic system. The course discusses the types of photovoltaic systems, the characteristics of solar radiation, the types of materials used to make solar cells, characteristics of solar components, and a few issues concerning solar power installations. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E297T |
| CEU Course Title: Photovoltaic Power Systems (Timed & Monitored) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This four-hour course is a review of how photovoltaic systems work and the components that constitute a photovoltaic system. The course discusses the types of photovoltaic systems, the characteristics of solar radiation, the types of materials used to make solar cells, characteristics of solar components, and a few issues concerning solar power installations. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E298 |
| CEU Course Title: Heat Pump Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This three-hour course reviews the operation of residential heat pump systems. In this course, we review basic operation of heat pumps, the various components of heat pump systems, the types of heat pumps, and the performance characteristics of heat pump systems.
This course include a multiple-choice quiz, which is designed to enhance your understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E299 |
| CEU Course Title: Written Pole Motors |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This is a three-hour about a relatively new form of single-phase induction motor known as the Written-Pole® Motor. The motor was developed by Precise Power Corporation and it uses an innovative approach of controlling the magnetic field of the motor to reduce the starting current requirements. The result is a motor that has starting current requirements of only about twice the normal running current and, as an added benefit the motor has an efficiency of 90% or better. The Written-Pole® motor has been developed with inherently low per-unit starting current and they can be applied in single-phase service areas to ratings of over 100 hp without exceeding the starting current limits of many utility systems.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E300 |
| CEU Course Title: Electric System Overvoltage Protection |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This 4-hour course reviews overvoltages situations on electric utility distribution systems and the primary methods to protect the utility system from overvoltages. The principle cause of overvoltages on an electric distribution system is lightning surges. Lightning surges are covered in detail as well as the design and operation of surge arresters. Protection methods including shielding, surge arrester application, and structure design are discussed. The importance of grounding to proper overvoltage protection is also reviewed.
The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E301 |
| CEU Course Title: Secondary Surge Protection |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This 3-hour course reviews the overvoltage situations that may occur in residential applications and methods to protect consumer equipment from overvoltages. The principle cause of overvoltages in a residential environment is lightning surges. Lightning surges are covered in detail as well as the design and operation of transient voltage surge suppressors (TVSS). Relevant standards are reviewed as well as the importance of grounding to proper overvoltage protection. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz, which is designed to enhance your understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E302 |
| CEU Course Title: Electric Transmission Grid |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This 3-hour course is an overview of the electric transmission grid in the United States. In this course we will review the basic structure of the industry, look at the historical events that have helped shape the industry, including significant legislation affecting the industry and discuss a couple of key components that will likely make up the future electric transmission system.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E303 |
| CEU Course Title: Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This four-hour course is look at a new coal-fired power plant technology called an Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) power plant. An IGCC power plant converts coal into a synthetic gas which, after suitable cleaning and treatment is burned in a combustion turbine to produce power. Furthermore, the waste heat from the combustion turbine exhaust is then used to convert water into steam and the steam is used to drive a steam turbine to produce even more electrical power.
Gasification technology has been used for years in the chemical industry and a combined cycle power plant is also existing technology, but the marriage of the two technologies is an attempt to develop a new level of efficiency in coal-fired power plants. An additional benefit is that carbon dioxide can be readily captured in an IGCC plant. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E304 |
| CEU Course Title: Energy Conservation |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This 4-hour course covers the factors that influence the energy efficiency of small commercial and residential type buildings. It includes sections on the building envelope and related factors such as infiltration, insulation, and vapor barriers. Heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems (HVAC) are covered in detail including explanations of the various types of HVAC systems and some of the most promising energy saving concepts associated with HVAC systems. Other topics include how to use lighting products efficiently and ways to save energy with miscellaneous home and office equipment.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E305 |
| CEU Course Title: Smart Grid |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: This five-hour course is an overview of the work being done in a Department of Energy project to define the next generation of the electric utility industry. The concept is that future, or modern grid, will be ‘smarter?than the current electric grid and will be more reliable, more secure, more environmentally friendly, safer, and will have an new economic paradigm where consumers are more actively involved in real-time decision concerning their power consumption.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E306 |
| CEU Course Title: Profiles of Energy Efficient Technology |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This four-hour course is an overview of several promising technologies that may help the United States to reduce greenhouse gases and to improve the efficient use of energy in the country.
The course reviews several specific technologies, how they work, and the status of development of the technology, including commercialization status. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E307 |
| CEU Course Title: Concentrating Solar Power - Commercial Applications |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This (Three-hour) course will serve as an informative guide specifically reviewing the basic concepts of Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) for large commercial applications, and conservation of water consumption for these specific applications.
Reduction of water consumption for these various applications has been a real concern and is the emphasis of this course, but it will also provide a detailed review the specific commercial applications. Four main concentrating solar power technologies are described in this report: parabolic troughs, linear Fresnel, power towers, and dish/engine, will be discussed in this course. This course is based entirely on “Concentrating Solar Power Commercial Application Study: Reducing Water Consumption of Concentrating Solar Power Electricity Generation” as published by The US Department of Energy, May 2009. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E308 |
| CEU Course Title: Fiber Optics I - Theory |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This 4-hour course is the first in a series of five courses about fiber optic cable systems. The series covers fiber optics from basic light theory transmission to cables, connectors, testing, and signal transmission.
This course, Fiber Optics I –Theory, is an overview of the technology of fiber optic cables including a description of the components, history, and advantages of fiber optic cables. This course also discusses the electromagnetic theory of light and describes the properties of light reflection, refraction, diffusion, and absorption. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E309 |
| CEU Course Title: Fiber Optics II - Cable Design |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This 3-hour course is the second in a series of five courses about fiber optic cable systems. The series covers fiber optics from basic light theory transmission to cables, connectors, testing, and signal transmission.
The course, Fiber Optics II - Cable Design, explains the basic construction of fiber optic cables including the types of cables, cable properties, and performance characteristics. The course reviews multimode, single mode step-index and graded index fibers, and fabrication procedures. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz, which is designed to enhance your understanding of the course material. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E310 |
| CEU Course Title: Fiber Optics III - Connectors |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This 3-hour course is the third in a series of five courses about fiber optic cable systems. The series covers fiber optics from basic light theory transmission to cables, connectors, testing, and signal transmission. This course, Fiber Optics III - Connectors, describes fiber optic splices, connectors, couplers and the types of connections they form in systems. It includes a discussion on the types of extrinsic and intrinsic coupling losses, fiber alignment and fiber mismatch problems, and fiber optic mechanical and fusion splices. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance your understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E311 |
| CEU Course Title: Fiber Optics IV - Testing |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This 3-hour course is the fourth in a series of five courses about fiber optic cable systems. The series covers fiber optics from basic light theory transmission to cables, connectors, testing, and signal transmission.
The course, Fiber Optics IV - Testing, describes the optical fiber and optical connection laboratory measurements used to evaluate fiber optic components and system performance, including the near-field and far-field optical power distribution of an optical fiber. This course also reviews optical time-domain reflectometry (OTDR). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E312 |
| CEU Course Title: Fiber Optics V - Equipment |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This 4-hour course is the fifth and final in a series of five courses about fiber optic cable systems. The series covers fiber optics from basic light theory transmission to cables, connectors, testing, and signal transmission.
The course, Fiber Optics V - Equipment, explains the principal properties of an optical source and fiber optic transmitters, the optical emission properties of semiconductor light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and laser diodes (LDs), and explains the operational differences between surface-emitting LEDs (SLEDs), edge-emitting LEDs (ELEDs), superluminescent diodes (SLDs), and laser diodes. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E313 |
| CEU Course Title: Wind Turbine Technology – Overview |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: This course provides an overview of wind turbine components and design considerations for optimization of power generation. Typical power ratings and sizes for wind turbines are explained for various residential-scale, industrial-scale, and utility-scale applications. Additionally, the components and considerations for a typical utility-scale wind energy project are discussed.
This course is based entirely on Wind Turbine Technology Overview, published by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E315 |
| CEU Course Title: 2010 Industrial HVAC Control Case, Part I |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This course follows the design steps involved in creating a control system for a medium-complex industrial HVAC system. It is presented somewhat like a practice case in business school, with frequent pauses to examine alternatives and lessons learned.
The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E315U |
| CEU Course Title: 2010 Industrial HVAC Control Case, Part I (Audio Version) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This audio course follows the design steps involved in creating a control system for a medium-complex industrial HVAC system. It is presented somewhat like a practice case in business school, with frequent pauses to examine alternatives and lessons learned.
The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E317 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Electrical Systems for Medical Facilities |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This course will introduce you to electrical systems for medical facilities, including hospitals, medical and dental clinics, and medical and dental laboratories. You will learn about general electrical requirements, exterior electrical systems, alternate power sources, interior electrical systems and lighting requirements. You will become familiar with system requirements, equipment needs, patient safety and system reliability. You will gain the overview you need to address medical facility design issues using applicable codes and standards of practice. This course is intended for electrical engineers and other members of the building design team who want to learn more about this critical aspect of medical treatment facility design.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E318 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Communication Systems for Medical Facilities |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This course will introduce you to communication systems for medical facilities, including hospitals, medical clinics, and medical and laboratories. You will learn about communication distribution facilities, telephone system requirements, telecommunications infrastructure systems, dedicated intercom systems, entertainment and educational television systems, radio frequency distribution systems, nurse call tone visual systems, nurse call audiovisual systems, public address and program distribution systems, radio paging systems, emergency medical service communications, physiological monitoring, special monitoring equipment, electronic security systems and EMS recorder systems. You will become familiar with system requirements, equipment needs, patient safety and system reliability. You will gain the overview you need to address medical facility design issues using applicable codes and standards of practice. This course is intended for electrical engineers and other members of the building design team who want to learn more about this critical aspect of medical treatment facility design.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E319 |
| CEU Course Title: Electrical Calculation Methods and Examples |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This 3-hour course provides simple methods and procedures for performing standard and routine calculations for electrical systems engineering and design. The procedures and methods presented here are for the preliminary calculations in order to establish the basic parameter of a power system design. Detailed calculations involving commercially available software packages might be necessary to confirm the results obtained from the material presented in this course. Procedures and calculation methods presented here are accompanied by simple and practical examples to enforce the understanding of the course material.
Topics such as: short circuit current effects, voltage drop, transformer sizing, energy savings with oversized conductors, battery and battery charger sizing, power factor correction capacitors, automatic transfer switch sizing, and adjustable speed drive economic evaluation are discussed. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E320 |
| CEU Course Title: Energy Storage Technology |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This four-hour course covers the current status of electric utility grid-level energy storage systems. The benefits to the electric industry are discussed from the generator to the end-user. Several types of energy storage technologies are covered including battery systems, pump storage hydro, flywheels, compressed air storage, capacitor and even plug-in electric vehicles.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E321 |
| CEU Course Title: Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This two-hour course discusses electrical ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI’s), how they work and the benefits to society. The course reviews the theory of operation, electrical characteristics, and the installation issues associated with GFCI’s.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E322 |
| CEU Course Title: NFPA Standard for Purged and Pressurized Enclosures for Electrical Equipment |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: This 5-hour course presents the methods for purging and pressurizing enclosures to prevent ignition of a flammable atmosphere. By these means, electrical equipment that is not otherwise acceptable for a flammable atmosphere may be utilized in accordance with Article 500 or Article 505 of NFPA 70.
The course materials are based entirely on the NFPA 496, Standard for Purged and Pressurized Enclosures for Electrical Equipment, 2008 Edition. It will be necessary for the student to obtain a copy of NFPA 496, 2008 Edition. This is a very useful resource and is recommended that all practicing electrical or project engineers involved in the specification, design, installation, and maintenance of purged and pressurized enclosures for electrical equipment should be familiar with and up to date with the rules provided in this standard. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E323 |
| CEU Course Title: IEEE Standard for Standard General Requirements for Liquid-Immersed Distribution, Power, and Regulating Transformers |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: This 5-hour course presents the electrical, mechanical, and safety requirements for liquid-immersed distribution and power transformers, and autotransformers and regulating transformers; single and polyphase, with voltages of 601 V or higher in the highest voltage winding. This standard is a basis for the establishment of performance, limited electrical and mechanical interchangeability, and safety requirements of equipment described; and for assistance in the proper selection of such equipment.
The course materials are based entirely on IEEE C57.12.00-2006, Standard for Standard General Requirements for Liquid-Immersed Distribution, Power, and Regulating Transformers. It will be necessary for the student to obtain a copy of IEEE C57.12.00-2006. This is a very useful resource and is recommended that all practicing electrical or project engineers involved in the specification, design, installation, and maintenance of liquid-immersed distribution, power, and regulating transformers should be familiar with and up to date with the requirements provided in this standard. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E324 |
| CEU Course Title: IEEE Guide for the Application of Electric Motors in Class I, Division 2 Hazardous (Classified) Locations |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: This 5-hour course presents the industry guide for application of general-purpose motors in Class I, Division 2 locations. This guide documents industry experience and established practices for the application of general-purpose motors in Class I, Division 2 locations.
The course materials are based entirely on IEEE 1349-2011, Guide for the Application of Electric Motors in Class I, Division 2 Hazardous (Classified) Locations. It will be necessary for the student to obtain a copy of IEEE 1349-2011. This is a very useful resource and is recommended that all practicing electrical or project engineers involved in the specification, design, installation, and maintenance of electric motors in Class I, Division 2 locations be familiar with and up to date with the practices provided in this guide. Guidance is included for maintaining the life-cycle integrity of motors in Class I, Division 2 locations. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E326 |
| CEU Course Title: Introduction to Digital Logic |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This two PDH credit class provides a primer in digital logic design. Although most modern logic design in now achieved with computerized methods this course covers the essential building blocks upon which modern techniques were developed. The class introduces the core logical operations and demonstrates elementary methods to design logic circuits to achieve a desired function. The course also examines the key differences between CMOS and TTL technologies and covers basic design principles.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E327 |
| CEU Course Title: IEEE Standard for Metal-Clad Switchgear |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: This 5-hour course will assist individuals, organizations, and suppliers with the technical requirements for metal-clad (MC) medium voltage switchgear. Metal-clad switchgear is compartmentalized to isolate all components such as instrumentation, main bus, and both incoming and outgoing connections with grounded metal barriers. This standard covers metal-clad switchgear containing devices such as power circuit breakers, other interrupting devices, switches, control, instrumentation and metering, and protective and regulating equipment.
The course materials are based entirely on IEEE C37.20.2-1999 (R2005) Standard for Metal-clad Switchgear. It will be necessary for the student to obtain a copy of IEEE C37.20.2-1999 (R2005). Rated maximum voltage levels for metal-clad switchgear range from 4.76 kV to 36 kV with main bus continuous current ratings of 1200 A, 2000 A, and 3000 A. Metal-clad switchgear also contains associated control, instruments, metering, relaying, protective, and regulating devices, as necessary. Service conditions, ratings, temperature limitations and classification of insulating materials, insulation (dielectric) withstand voltage requirements, test procedures, and applications are discussed. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E328 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Electric Power Requirements for Buildings |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course will introduce you to an approach you can use to determine electric power requirements for buildings and multi-building developments and activities. You will learn about terminology, and acquisition and analysis of preliminary load data you will need. You will learn how to estimate individual loads, emergency loads, area loads, and loads for entire developments and activities. You will learn about basic considerations for power sources and considerations when purchasing primary electric power from a utility. You will also be introduced to considerations when customer-generated emergency and uninterruptible power is required for certain activities. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E329 |
| CEU Course Title: Computer Data Backup & Transfer: The Need for USB 3.0 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: This course will introduce you to the need for a faster and more efficient USB serial method of transferring data to computer storage devices and peripheral devices due to the much larger Hard Drives and the solid state memories that have been develop since the introduction of the USB in the late 90s.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E330 |
| CEU Course Title: PoweredUSB, Make the USB Cable Robust & Include 12 & 24 Vdc |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: This course will introduce you to the need for a better way of powering peripheral devices attached to your industrial and commercial (POS) computers by combining the USB connection with the power cable for the device. New devices, such as printers, scanners, etc., are beginning to employ this method of connection eliminating the clutter of several 5, 12, or 24 Vdc separate power supplies and cables. Major POS manufacturers, including Dell, Epson, Fujitsu, HP, IBM, NCR, Star Micronics and Wincor, have accepted PoweredUSB technology.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E331 |
| CEU Course Title: Fundamentals of PID Control |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This course examines a particular control structure that has become commonly used in industrial control. It is based on a particular fixed structure controller, the Proportional, Integral, Derivative (PID) control. These controllers have proven to be robust and extremely beneficial in the control of many process applications. Applications include variable-frequency drive, temperature, pressure, flow, and level controls which are widely used in modern industry. The method is most useful when a mathematical model of the process or control is not available.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E332 |
| CEU Course Title: Microcontrollers: An Introduction |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Microcontrollers and microprocessors whether seen or unnoticed are an integral part of everyday life. You quite possibly encounter hundreds everyday. Everyday items that you may or may not think of contain one or more of these tiny devices: your electric toothbrush, television, the remote control for your television, children’s toys, cell phones, and the dozen or so processors in your car for the engine electronic control system, GPS, radio system and electronic compass are a few examples.
The purpose of this course is to describe at a high level different microcontroller architectures and to discuss the components of the central processing unit and how the components interact. This course also describes the differences between a microcontroller and a microprocessor and discusses a microcontroller’s instruction set and presents a few examples. This course presents different peripherals, how they are used and how they interact with the central processor. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E333 |
| CEU Course Title: IEEE Application Guide for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers Rated on a Symmetrical Current Basis |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 9 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 9 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.9 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 9 LU |
| Online Course Price: $219 |
| PDH Course Description: This 9-hour course covers the application of indoor and outdoor high-voltage circuit breakers rated above 1,000 V for use in commercial, industrial, and utility installations. It deals with usage under varied service conditions, temperature conditions affecting continuous current compensation, reduced dielectrics, reclosing derating as applicable, calculation of system short-circuit current, compensation at different X/R ratios, detailed calculations with application curves, out-of-phase switching, and general application. The course materials are based entirely on IEEE C37.010-1999 (R2005) Application Guide for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers Rated on a Symmetrical Current Basis. It will be necessary for the student to obtain a copy of IEEE C37.010-1999 (R2005).
This is a very useful resource and is recommended that all practicing electrical or project engineers involved in the specification, design, installation, and maintenance of high-voltage circuit breakers rated in accordance with the methods given in IEEE Std C37.04-1999, listed in IEEE Std C37.06-1997, and tested in accordance with IEEE Std C37.09-1999 be familiar with and up to date with the application procedures in this guide.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E334 |
| CEU Course Title: Structured Text Programming |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: Structured Text (ST) is a high level textual programming language that is a Pascal like language. It is developed and published by IEC in the IEC 61131-3 international standard, which standardizes programming languages for programmable logic controllers (PLC). ST is very flexible and intuitive for writing control algorithms. The language, which is as efficient as ladder logic, uses typical operators such as logical branching, multiple branching, and loops. This course is designed to help attendee acquire the necessary knowledge in developing programs using the language. Whether the attendee is already comfortable with high level programming language or a beginner in logic development, the course can prepare the student with this popular trend in industrial process control.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E335 |
| CEU Course Title: Energy Project Measurement and Verification Procedures |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: This course is for engineers, energy professionals, and facility managers to assist in evaluating the performance of energy projects. The information in this course provides a tool for developing and evaluating energy conservation measure (ECM) baselines and for validating the performance of the implemented energy conservation. The course will also discuss practical and cost effective M&V options that provide the greatest benefit to cost ratio for varying technology.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E336 |
| CEU Course Title: Calculating Currents in Balanced and Unbalanced Three Phase Circuits |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: This six hour course describes the methods for calculating currents in balanced and unbalanced three phase circuits. The methodology treated in the course is of importance to any engineer who finds the need to determine currents in three phase circuits. Three phase circuits, of course, are the most common type of circuit for the transmission of electricity as well as the most common form of service to commercial and industrial installations. While the formulas for balanced circuits are relatively straightforward and readily applied, unbalanced three phase circuits present an entirely new set of challenges. Yet, unbalanced three phase circuits are common and, for a number of reasons, it is important that the currents in the various conductors be calculated correctly. Without correct determinations of currents, the associated electrical gear as cables, conduits, transformers and circuit protective devices cannot be properly sized. Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to calculate currents in any type of three phase delta or wye circuit that is balanced or unbalanced.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz which presents the student with an opportunity to use the principles taught in the course. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E337 |
| CEU Course Title: Nuclear Power Volume I - The Nuclear Power Industry |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This four-hour course is the first in a series of three courses about the nuclear power industry. The series covers the nuclear power industry including the basic physics of nuclear power, fuel sources, the types of nuclear power plants in use today, and the future of nuclear power.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E338 |
| CEU Course Title: Nuclear Power Volume II - Nuclear Power Plants |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: This five-hour course is the second in a series of three courses about the nuclear power industry. The series covers the nuclear power industry including the basic physics of nuclear power, fuel sources, the types of nuclear power plants in use today, and the future of nuclear power.
This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E339 |
| CEU Course Title: Nuclear Power Volume III - The Future of Nuclear Power |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This Three-hour course is the third in a series of courses about the nuclear power industry. The series covers the future of the nuclear power industry including the next generation of power plants as well as the future generation of power plants being considered.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E340 |
| CEU Course Title: Form-wound Squirrel-Cage Induction Motors-500 Horsepower and Larger |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: This 5-hour course covers the minimum requirements for form-wound squirrel-cage induction motors 500 horsepower (hp) and larger for use in petroleum industry services using API 541.
The course materials are based entirely on API 541-2003 Fourth Edition, June 2004 Form-wound Squirrel-Cage Induction Motors-500 Horsepower and Larger. It will be necessary for the student to obtain a copy of API 541-2003 Fourth Edition, June 2004. This is a very useful resource and is recommended that all practicing electrical or project engineers involved in the specification, design, installation, and maintenance of large induction motors used in the petroleum industry. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E341 |
| CEU Course Title: Design to the Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 72-2010 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This three hour course discusses the concepts, equipment selection and graphic representation of typical life-safety fire alarm systems for offices, stores, churches, apartment houses, schools, institutions and factories, except high-hazard. The key principles are the basic guidelines of the Fire Alarm Code (NFPA 72-2010) for normal applications and some warning in cases that require special attention. This course does not replace a NICET certificate or a PE license. The course does not address residential fire alarms.
The revision for the 2010 Code continues the 2007 edition change giving precedence to notification for toxic, weather, natural disaster and terrorist hazards over fire alarm. The book has been re-organized with a separate chapter for Emergency Communications Systems (ECS) which includes fire alarms but is much broader in scope and application. New technology is discussed, including more on CCTV-based systems and wavelength sensitivities of radiant detectors. Characteristics of a smoke plume and ceiling jet are discussed to aid understanding of detector placement rules. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E342 |
| CEU Course Title: Computer Upgrade, Home, Business, Game, & Theater |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Tired of waiting on your computer to open files, then it may be time to buy a new one, but you don’t want to learn a new Operating System (OS) and you are using to Microsoft Windows XP. Why not Upgrade the old one and use your existing operating system. This course takes you step by step through the hardware upgrade and what you can expect from the instruction manual you get with a new motherboard.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E343 |
| CEU Course Title: Introduction to Digital Telephone and VOIP |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This course is a technical discussion of the principles of digital telephone with emphasis on the subset “VOIP”, voice over internet protocol (local area network). Examples, brand names and 2011 prices are included.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E344 |
| CEU Course Title: Calculating and Measuring Power in Three Phase Circuits |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: This six hour course treats the subject of power in three phase circuits. The course will be of interest to any engineer who is concerned with the application of electricity and three phase circuits. This will be the case since three phase circuits are used wherever large amounts of electrical power are used. And, in dealing with large amounts of electrical current the subject of power often arises. Along with the increasing cost of energy, the power consumption of electrical devices and the associate efficiency has become an increasingly important issue. For this reason, the subject matter of this course will be of particular interest as calculating and measuring power in three phase circuits can be a challenge to anyone who has not been exposed to the need on a frequent basis. In many ways the course simplifies the subject of three phase power into easily understood and elementary electrical principles. To illustrate the principles used in the course in an easily understood manner, a number of specific examples are presented and numerous illustrations are included. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E345 |
| CEU Course Title: System Failure – Anatomy of a Blackout : Part I – Conditions Leading to the Blackout |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This four-hour course is a detailed account of the August 14, 2003 electric system blackout that affected over 50 million people in the Eastern United States - one of the largest blackouts in American history. This course is part one of a two part series about the blackout. Part one covers the conditions leading up to the point where the system started cascading into a blackout. To help understand the confusion that occurred on August 14th, the course includes actual transcripts of conversations between control centers and between the control centers and generating facilities. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E346 |
| CEU Course Title: System Failure – Anatomy of a Blackout : Part II – Cascading Failure of the Power System |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This three-hour course is a detailed account of the August 14, 2003 electric system blackout that affected over 50 million people in the Eastern United States - one of the largest blackouts in American history. This course is part two of a two part series about the blackout. Part one covered the conditions leading up to the point where the system started cascading into a blackout. Part II goes into detail about how the uncontrolled blackout spread across the Eastern Interconnect and why it ultimately stopped. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E347 |
| CEU Course Title: Coal Fired Steam Plants |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This four-hour course is an overview of how coal-fired power plants operate. The course goes into detail about the US coal industry and gives a detailed look at each of the components in a modern coal-fired steam plant. In addition, some of the environmental concerns with coal-fired steam plants are discussed.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E348 |
| CEU Course Title: Motors, Motor Circuits, and Controllers |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: This course will assist individuals and organizations in the design and application of motors, motor controllers, and motor control centers for industrial, commercial and utility projects. Through explanation of rules and use of the tables the attendee will be able to design and specify motors and motor control centers in compliance with National Electrical Code NFPA 70.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E349 |
| CEU Course Title: Transformer and Transformer Vaults |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This course will assist individuals and organizations in the, specification, design, and application of large and small, dry-type or oil-filled transformers, for industrial, commercial, and utility projects. Through explanation of rules and use of tables the attendee will be able to design electrical systems and specify transformers in compliance with National Electrical Code NFPA 70.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E350 |
| CEU Course Title: Combined Cycle Power Plants |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This 4-hour course is a about combined cycle power plants. A combined cycle power plant uses a combination of a gas turbine and a steam turbine, connected by a heat recovery steam generator, to generator electricity. The units are typically fueled by natural gas and are very efficient. With large quantities of natural gas available in the US, combined cycle power plants are expected to be a major component in utility generation fleets for many years. This course covers the design and operational characteristics of a combined cycle power plant as well as looking at the natural gas industry.
This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E351 |
| CEU Course Title: Combustion Turbine Power Plants |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This 4-hour course is a about combustion turbine power plants. A combustion turbine power plant is a simple plant that typically consists of a gas turbine supplied by natural gas. These plants are not particularly efficient, but they are relatively inexpensive to build and can be installed in a short amount of time. They are ideal for short-term needs and for supplies peaking needs. When used in a combined cycle plant though, the overall efficiency is very good. With large quantities of natural gas available in the US, combined cycle power plants are expected to be a major component in utility generation fleets for many years. This course covers the design and operational characteristics of a combustion turbines as well as taking an in-depth look at the natural gas industry.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E352 |
| CEU Course Title: Hydroelectric Power Plants |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This is a 4-hour course about hydro-electric power plants. Hydroelectric power is the largest renewable energy source in use today. There are several types of hydroelectric power plants from impoundment facilities with dams and large reservoirs to marine energy systems that use the ebb and flow of ocean tides to generate power.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E353 |
| CEU Course Title: Energy Efficient Lighting |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: The content covers fundamentals of lighting, Different lighting systems, Various control systems, Energy audit methodology for lighting system, Different methods to save energy in lighting system and finally a versatile checklist applicable to house hold as well as industrial lighting system.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E354 |
| CEU Course Title: Agile Software Development |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: Agile Methods are a reactionary response to the traditional methods of software engineering and its heavyweight processes. The Agile Manifesto captures the important aspects of this new movement citing the following as points of differentiation from traditional methods: valuing individuals and interaction over processes and tools; valuing working software over comprehensive documentation; valuing customer collaboration over contract negotiation; valuing responding to change over following a plan. This course provides an overview of agile origins and a discussion of some of the most popular methods as well as guidelines for when they might be appropriate. The content of this course consists of a DOD Data & Analysis Center for Software (DACS) report. Pointers to resources for further study are given.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E355 |
| CEU Course Title: Revisions for the 2011 National Electrical Code® - Part 1 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This course is intended to familiarize the reader with the major changes contained in the 2011 National Electrical Code®. It is suitable for anyone exposed to the NEC® at any level. The course addresses Code revisions that apply to all types of occupancies: residential, commercial, and industrial. Part 1 of this 4-part series covers Code-wide changes through Article 240. The course covers only major Code changes, but provides depth of coverage. Existing NEC® requirements related to certain changes are reviewed. An attempt is made to tie the entire NEC® together through the study of the latest changes. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E356 |
| CEU Course Title: Revisions for the 2011 National Electrical Code® - Part 2 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This course is intended to familiarize the reader with the major changes contained in the 2011 National Electrical Code®. It is suitable for anyone exposed to the NEC® at any level. The course addresses Code revisions that apply to all types of occupancies: residential, commercial, and industrial. Part 2 of this 4-part series covers Article 250 through Article 314. The course covers only major Code changes, but provides depth of coverage. Existing NEC® requirements related to certain changes are reviewed. An attempt is made to tie the entire NEC® together through the study of the latest changes. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E357 |
| CEU Course Title: Revisions for the 2011 National Electrical Code® - Part 3 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This course is intended to familiarize the reader with the major changes contained in the 2011 National Electrical Code®. It is suitable for anyone exposed to the NEC® at any level. The course addresses Code revisions that apply to all types of occupancies: residential, commercial, and industrial. Part 3 of this 4-part series covers Article 334 through Article 590. The course covers only major Code changes, but provides depth of coverage. Existing NEC® requirements related to certain changes are reviewed. An attempt is made to tie the entire NEC® together through the study of the latest changes. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E358 |
| CEU Course Title: Revisions for the 2011 National Electrical Code® - Part 4 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This course is intended to familiarize the reader with the major changes contained in the 2011 National Electrical Code®. It is suitable for anyone exposed to the NEC® at any level. The course addresses Code revisions that apply to all types of occupancies: residential, commercial, and industrial. Part 4 in this 4-part series covers Article 600 through Article 840. The course covers only major Code changes, but provides depth of coverage. Existing NEC® requirements related to certain changes are reviewed. An attempt is made to tie the entire NEC® together through the study of the latest changes. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E359 |
| CEU Course Title: Biomass Power Generation |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This 4-hour course covers concept of using biomass as a fuel source for electric power generation. The course reviews the types of biomass that can be used as fuel and the availability of the fuel supply. The methods to convert the biomass to a usable fuel are discussed as well as the issues of generating power with biomass. The environmental benefits, and costs, of using biomass as fuel source are also discussed.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E360 |
| CEU Course Title: Power Cycles |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: The content of the course covers different gas and vapor power cycles like Rankine cycle, Brayton cycle, Otto Cycle, Diesel Cycle and Dual Cycle. Based on these cycles practical systems like thermal power plant, air craft engine, gas turbine power plant, Automobile engines work. Hence the thermodynamic knowledge of these power cycles helps to understand the practical cycles.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E361 |
| CEU Course Title: 2011 National Electric Code |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This course is a ~40-page summary of the ~1,000-page 2011 National Electrical Code, NFPA-70. An effort has been made to discuss changes from the 2008 NEC, but the intent is to touch on the most critical aspects of commercial electrical design. Material is addressed in the same order as presented in the NEC, with citations to each of the rules mentioned and cross-references to related content in other sections. Author’s observations and comments attempt to place the basic rules and changes in context.
The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E362 |
| CEU Course Title: Protection of Primary and Secondary Substation Transformers |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: This 5-hour course covers the recommended practice for proper protection for primary and secondary substation transformers.
The course materials are based entirely on Chapter 11 Transformer Protection of IEEE 242-2001 IEEE Recommended Practice for Protection and Coordination of Industrial and Commercial Power Systems. It will be necessary for the student to obtain a copy of IEEE 242-2001 IEEE Recommended Practice for Protection and Coordination of Industrial and Commercial Power Systems. This is a very useful resource and is recommended that all practicing electrical or project engineers involved in the specification, design, protection, installation, and maintenance of primary and secondary substation transformers used in industrial and commercial power systems obtain a copy or have access to this important recommended practice. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E363 |
| CEU Course Title: Protection of Three Phase Integral Horsepower Motors |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 7 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 7 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.7 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 7 LU |
| Online Course Price: $169 |
| PDH Course Description: This 7-hour course covers the recommended practice for proper protection for three phase integral horsepower motors.
The course materials are based entirely on Chapter 10 Motor Protection of IEEE 242-2001 IEEE Recommended Practice for Protection and Coordination of Industrial and Commercial Power Systems. It will be necessary for the student to obtain a copy of IEEE 242-2001 IEEE Recommended Practice for Protection and Coordination of Industrial and Commercial Power Systems. This is a very useful resource and is recommended that all practicing electrical or project engineers involved in the specification, design, protection, installation, and maintenance of three phase integral horsepower motors used in industrial and commercial power systems obtain a copy or have access to this important recommended practice. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E364 |
| CEU Course Title: Ground-fault Protection |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This 3-hour course covers the recommended practice for proper ground-fault protection in electric distribution circuits.
The course materials are based entirely on Chapter 8 Ground-fault Protection of IEEE 242-2001 IEEE Recommended Practice for Protection and Coordination of Industrial and Commercial Power Systems. It will be necessary for the student to obtain a copy of IEEE 242-2001 IEEE Recommended Practice for Protection and Coordination of Industrial and Commercial Power Systems. This is a very useful resource and is recommended that all practicing electrical or project engineers involved in ground-fault protection in electric distribution circuits obtain a copy or have access to this important recommended practice. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E365 |
| CEU Course Title: Compressed Air Energy Storage |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This 4-hour course discusses the use of compressed air to “store” large volumes of electrical energy. The course covers the currently operating plants, storage options, the various types of plants, and the future concepts for compressed air plants.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E366 |
| CEU Course Title: ASHRAE 90.1 for Electrical Design |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This course will help electrical engineers decode the requirements of ASHRAE 90.1-2010, which is being adopted by all 50-States at the behest of the US Department of Energy. The wording of the electrical chapters will be paraphrased and closely examined. What you have to do and how it will be enforced will be central.
The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E367 |
| CEU Course Title: Designing to Lightning Standard, NFPA-780-2011 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course presents examples and supporting reasoning for a NFPA 780 Franklin lightning protection system. Lightning behavior is not fully understood and damage can result to a structure protected by a system designed and installed per the Standard. But, you are in a strong position to argue that the best available technology was applied.
This course is limited to ordinary buildings below 75-ft high and buildings above 75-ft high. The Standard also includes masts, spires, steeples, flagpoles, grain-, coal- and coke- handling and processing structures, along with metal towers, tanks, air-inflated structures, guyed structures, roof top helipads, heavy-duty stacks, explosive magazines, wind turbines, trees and watercraft below 300-tons. There is presently a legal and marketing firestorm regarding innovative lighting protection technologies, notable early streamer emission and active charge dissipation. Please do an internet search for hard scientific field data before specifying such systems, which are not NFPA-780 or UL approved. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E369 |
| CEU Course Title: Energy Efficiency in Power Plants |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: The content covers types of power plants with their thermodynamic cycles, layouts of power plants and detailed energy saving methods for different types of power plants. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E370 |
| CEU Course Title: Electrical Power Distribution and Utilization |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: This 6-hour course provides a technical basis, and an understanding of the various issues involved in the distribution and utilization of electrical power in industrial, commercial, and government facilities. The course starts with the basic criteria for the design of power systems including; the general characteristics of power systems, normal power source, alternate and back-up power sources, and services. The course then proceeds to provide detailed design and installation information about; transformers, switchgear/load center/breakers, raceway and wiring, motors and motor control centers, grounding bonding and lightning protection, and auxiliary and support systems.
Topics such as; power factor correction, neutral conductor grounding, transformer insulation ratings, basic impulse insulation levels, buck-boost transformers, space requirement for the installation of different transformers, transformer sizing, high/medium/low voltage switchgear, altitude and temperature correction factors, motor and motor control centers, raceway and wiring system criteria, adjustable speed drives, clear space requirements, indoor and outdoor hazardous locations, grounding/bonding/lightning protection, and auxiliary such as fire alarm and telecommunication centers are discussed. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E371 |
| CEU Course Title: Pre-Design Energy Analysis |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This 3-hour course explains how to conduct a pre-design energy analysis for a new facility. The course covers the various ways to analyze the potential energy consumption of a new facility and gives details on energy conservation measures that can be applied to a new design.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E372 |
| CEU Course Title: Energy Management |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This 2-hour course offers a simple process to develop an effective energy management plan for an organization. The process, developed by the EPA, is simple, effective, and has proven to work in many different types of organizations. The course covers the basics of who should be involved, how to analyze data, how to present the data, and how to develop action plans to effectuate change.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E373 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Solar Collectors for Heating and Cooling of Buildings |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: This course presents design criteria and cost analysis methods for the sizing and justification of solar heat collectors for space heating and cooling of buildings and domestic hot water (DHW) heating. . Information is presented to enable engineers to understand solar space conditioning and water heating systems and conduct feasibility studies based on solar collector performance, site location, and economics. Both retrofit and new installations are considered.
The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E374 |
| CEU Course Title: Blackout 2011 – Volume I |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: George Santayana said, “Those who don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it”, and that certainly seems to be the case with the September 8, 2011 blackout that affected 2.7 million customers in the Southwestern United States. This event was eerily similar to the August 2003 outage that affected the Eastern Interconnect.
This 3-hour course is the first part of a two-part series on the September 8, 2011 blackout and discusses who was involved and how the voltage collapse progressed. The purpose of reviewing the outage is to understand what went wrong and hopefully what can be done to prevent future events. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E375 |
| CEU Course Title: Blackout 2011 – Volume II |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: George Santayana said, “Those who don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it”, and that certainly seems to be the case with the September 8, 2011 blackout that affected 2.7 million customers in the Southwestern United States. This event was eerily similar to the August 2003 outage that affected the Eastern Interconnect.
This 4-hour course is the second of a two-part series on the September 8, 2011 blackout and discusses the causes, findings and recommendations to prevent a reoccurrence. The purpose of reviewing the outage is to understand what went wrong and hopefully what can be done to prevent future events. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E376 |
| CEU Course Title: Improving Industrial Control Systems Security |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Threats to Industrial Control Systems (ICS) can come from numerous sources, including adversarial sources such as hostile governments, terrorist groups, industrial spies, disgruntled employees, malicious intruders, and natural sources such as from system complexities, human errors and accidents, equipment failures and natural disasters. To protect against adversarial threats (as well as known natural threats), it is essential for engineers, management, and system administrators to create a defense-in-depth strategy for the industrial control systems.
This course addresses critical cybersecurity issues and vulnerabilities that need to be addressed in a new or existing industrial control systems domain. It also provides effective security mitigation strategies recommended by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for engineers to guard against internal and external threats and attacks in order to protect plants’ assets, personnel, public safety, and the environments. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E377 |
| CEU Course Title: Digital Logic Systems Volume I - Digital Number Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: This 5-hour course is the first in a series of three courses about digital computer logic systems. This first course covers the basics of the converting numbers into formats that are commonly used digital computer systems. Conversion to binary, octal, hexadecimal and BCD are covered. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E378 |
| CEU Course Title: Digital Logic Systems Volume II - Fundamental Logic Circuits |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This 4-hour course covers the fundamental components in digital logic systems including a detailed explanation of AND, NAND, OR, and NOR gates as well as their associated Truth Tables. The course explains how fundamental gates can be combined to form logic circuits and how to build a circuit using Boolean algebra.
This course is the second in a series of three courses on digital logic systems. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E379 |
| CEU Course Title: Digital Logic Systems Volume III - Special Logic Circuits |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: This 5-hour course covers special logic circuits used in digital logic systems and is the third course in a series of courses on digital logic systems. This expands on what we learned in the earlier versions and shows how the various digital logic gates can be combined to build circuits to add, subtract, and even store numbers. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E380 |
| CEU Course Title: The Electrification of America |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: When George Westinghouse introduced AC (Alternating Current) power generation in March 1886, it was a transformative event. Able to travel great distances (unlike Edison’s Direct Current), its promise was to light and power the entire nation. However, by the time of the Great Depression that great promise was yet to be kept in full.
By the early 1930s, most of urban America was indeed enjoying the promise of AC power to light homes, power consumer products and drive industrial machinery, but rural America was still, literally, in the dark. Power companies found electrification of rural areas to be difficult and not cost effective, so people continued to live by gas light and peddle-power, just as they did fifty years prior to Westinghouse’s great breakthrough. To the Federal Government, the situation was untenable so in 1935 the Department of Agriculture formed the Rural Electrification Administration (REA) with a mandate to bring the 20th Century to rural America. In just sixteen years, rural America went from 90% un-electrified to 90% electrified (by 1951). Great “make-work” projects of the New Deal like the Tennessee Valley Authority were instrumental in bringing about this change in so short a time. The benefits of rural electrification to the national economy and, most importantly, the people of rural America defy measurement by any yardstick. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E381 |
| CEU Course Title: Long Distance, Please |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: When Alexander Graham Bell demonstrated his new invention – the telephone, at the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition in 1876, some were amused, some dismissed it outright, some considered it a kind of toy while others saw the potential for voice communication within a limited distance (i.e. inter-city). However, for Mr. Bell and the few who dared to dream with him, there was the promise of nationwide and, potentially, worldwide communication via the human voice.
To the patent office, the telephone was designated simply as: An improvement in telegraphy. The first telephones used a grounded circuit which limited telephone communication to about twenty miles. In 1884 a two-wire metallic circuit connected Boston and New York and by the Transposition Principle, telephone communication up to a thousand miles was possible by 1892. With the Loading Coil and Phantom Circuit, telephony at distances greater than 1K-miles was achieved by the early 20th Century.
Further technical improvements such as dial service, vacuum tube repeaters, better wire, co-axial cable, microwave transmission and the introduction of the transistor, steady improvement in long-distance telephone communication was achieved by the middle of the 20th Century. In 1927, it took about five minutes to complete a long-distance call. By the early 1950s, it was a matter of seconds thanks to people who believed in Mr. Bell’s big idea of connecting the world via the human voice.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E382 |
| CEU Course Title: Mr. Bell’s Big Idea |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Alexander Graham Bell - the father of modern communications, was first and foremost a teacher and champion of the deaf to whom he devoted much of his life and fortune. The fact that his benevolent work for the hearing impaired gave the world his “Big Idea” – the telephone, is really a matter of fortune favoring the bold.
In search of “Harmonic Telegraphy” - a method of carrying several messages simultaneously on a single telegraph wire, Bell heard a harmonic overtone through the apparatus he and his assistant Thomas Watson were experimenting with. This gave him the impetus to pursue his idea of the telephone further. That was in early June 1875, on March 10th 1876, the first true telephonic communication occurred when, after spilling an acidic solution on himself during an experiment, Bell spoke aloud these six famous words which Watson (in another room) heard clearly on the refined test equipment: “Watson, come here, I want you.” Bell lived to see his dream of voice communication over wire come true. On January 25th 1915, with President Wilson at his side in New York, the first trans-continental telephone call was made from New York to San Francisco where Bell’s old, able assistant - Tom Watson, answered the call. The President offered his congratulations and the two old friends shared a pleasant conversation recollecting their past achievements and the promising future of telephonic communication others were/would carry forward in the same spirit of invention and human progress as they had personified so many years before. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E383 |
| CEU Course Title: What Mr. Morse Hath Wrought |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: On March 24th 1844, a new era opened when Samuel Morse – an accomplished painter and inventor, sent a four word message via his single-wire telegraph in “Morse Code” from the basement of the Capitol in Washington D.C. to the Mount Clare Station in Baltimore. Prophetically, Morse chose the biblical verse: What Hath God Wrought.
Indeed, it was not God but Morse himself who wrought a new age of communication for mankind. As well, his language of dots and dashes: International Morse Code, became the standard worldwide for telegraphy. It was while experimenting with Harmonic Telegraphy – a means to send several messages on a single telegraph wire that Alexander Graham Bell would come to invent the telephone in 1876. In 1855, two rival telegraph companies merged to form The Western Union Telegraph Company and by 1861, Western Union established trans-continental telegraph service. Through the rest of the 19th Century and well into the 20th Century, telegraphy was a major method/means of personal, business and government communication. Though commmunication technology became more sophisticated with the passing years, telegraphy was the basis for many 20th Century advancements in communication technology including facsimile transmission of words and pictures and even microwave transmission of messages. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E384 |
| CEU Course Title: Automation Evolution |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: Before a reliable source of power was available, automated production was simply not practical. With a reliable source of power such as electricity, the journey to Continuous Automated Production (CAP) could begin in earnest. Ironically, it would be one of the earliest products resultant from the harnessing of electricity – the light bulb - that would be the first proving out of CAP (in 1919).
On the heels of that success, the production of other manufactured components such as flat-iron castings and engine blocks using either full and/or partial automated production was realized. CAP includes automatic handling, making, inspecting, assembly, testing and packaging. In post-WWII America, CAP was a dream yet to be fully realized.
By the mid-1980s, the National Bureau of Standards (NBS) via their Automated Manufacturing Research Facility (AMRF) was making great strides in achieving CAP with the assistance of the best engineers, physicists, scientists and advanced computer technology. Though some human interaction was still necessary, the dream of fully automated production was no longer a futuristic ideal; the future had arrived.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E385 |
| CEU Course Title: The Atomic Age |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: With the first successful splitting of the atom (nuclear fission) in 1939 came great hope as well as great fear. The latter was realized with the power of the atom unleashed as a weapon of war at the tail-end of WWII and the commencement of a nuclear arms race that continues to this day. Paradoxically, the atom held great promise for the advancement of humanity in many areas of human activity.
If the nuclear chain reaction could be controlled, the great heat energy created from a small amount of fissionable material (i.e. Uranium) was tremendous – enough to light a city or power a submarine. Radioactivity had applications in industry as a means of quality control via the detection of defects, thickness of parts, wear etc. and “tagging” (i.e. distinguishing oil from different wells). In medicine, the detection and treatment of diseases such as cancerous tumors was made possible by radiation therapy.
Like the proverbial genie in the bottle, unleashing the power of the atom has changed the world for better and for worse. In the post-WWII era, it was seen as a deterrent to war and as a universal secret revealed for the betterment of mankind through advanced technology. It was an Atomic Age the likes of which the world had never seen.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E386 |
| CEU Course Title: Renewable Energy from the Ocean |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Oceans cover 70 percent of the earth’s surface and represent an enormous amount of energy in the form of wave, tidal, marine current, and temperature differences between surface and deep waters. Though ocean energy is still in a developmental stage, researchers are seeking ways to capture that energy and convert it to electricity. This course presents an overview of ocean energy technology as a source of renewable energy. It investigates ocean energy resources and new technologies under development to capture that energy. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E387 |
| CEU Course Title: 4G Wireless Air-Interface: Design Requirements & Criteria |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Much has been written about the 4G technologies and the intricacies of the architectures and functional characteristics. Most attempts to learn more soon bury the inquirer in a morass of acronyms, special definitions, and diagrams. This course does not do this. Instead, it addresses the very practical RF design of a 4G air interface to target user traffic and address the market needs. This course distills the requirements of the two major HSPA+ and LTE technologies into a common design process that will work for either.
The air interface defines both the quality and capacity of a 4G wireless network. The optimum 3G or 4G network is different from the optimum 2G network; yet, most upgrades build on an existing 2G site topology—a truly non-optimum beginning. This course enables the student/attendee to visualize, establish, and implement a viable air interface RF engineering upgrade process for site additions. including antenna selection and orientation. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E388 |
| CEU Course Title: Television: Adding Sight to Sound |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: When Dr. Valdimir Kosma Zworykin - inventor of the two main components that made commercial television possible, was asked what his favorite thing on television was, he responded: “The switch. The switch to turn the damn thing off.” When asked about how he felt about his children watching television, he was even more candid: “I hate what they’ve done to my child…I would never let my own children watch it.”
But back in the 1920s, television was the holy grail of the communications industry and Dr. Zworykin’s Iconoscope (for sending images) and Kinescope (for receiving images) would make the technology possible on a commercial level. However, to make television a reality, he would have to convince the pioneer of radio broadcasting and CEO of the Radio Corporation of America (RCA) – Brigadier General David Sarnoff, that the future lay in television, not radio. Zworykin’s estimate of the cost to develop television - $100K, was a bit on the low side. To Sarnoff’s dismay, it cost RCA $50 million to develop commercial television and another $70 million to develop color television. David Sarnoff had no regrets on letting Zworykin sell him on TV, his risky investment in television created a billion dollar business and allowed mankind to “see over the horizon.” The roots of television lay in radio and it was from those ranks that the engineers, technicians, writers, directors, actors etc. would come, for the most part. Appropriately enough, television made its public debut at the 1939/40 New York World’s Fair - a.k.a. “The World of Tomorrow.” The future would have to wait until WWII ended, but in the post-WWII era the television industry expanded and matured with the goal of ten million TV sets in American homes by the mid-1950s reached. Sight and sound had been joined together, for better or worse. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E389 |
| CEU Course Title: Persistence of Vision |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: There’s a curious trait to the human eye that makes the motion picture possible – it’s known as Persistence of Vision. Simply understood, this is the lingering effect of an image seen through the lens of the eye, flipped upside-down on the retina (at the back of the eye) and transmitted to the brain via the optical nerve as an image. For a brief moment (after the image is no longer on the retina), the brain holds that image. This optical illusion is the foundation upon which the motion picture is based and the basic principle behind the movie camera.
The first crude movie projectors and Nickelodeons were based on this principle. A series of images, each slightly different than the preceding image, when “flipped” at a certain speed would create the illusion of motion since the brain retains that previous image long enough for the motion of the cards to appear fluid. Cartoons are created in this very way. With the movie projector and celluloid film, the movie camera could capture the action in individual “frames” and when played through a fast (+4K rpm) shutter, the brain is really seeing many individual pictures (twenty-four) each second.
In 1927, Al Jolson appeared in The Jazz Singer – the first talkie. By photographically combining a picture negative with a sound negative, a combined positive was produced containing both picture and sound (on a continuous sound track adjoining the picture frames of the celluloid film). This was revolutionary as was the introduction of Technicolor in later years. The movie industry was/is a unique American creation employing thousands and entertaining millions. It wouldn’t have been possible if not for a simple optical illusion known as persistence of vision
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E390 |
| CEU Course Title: The Magic of Light |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. God saw that the light was good and he separated the light from the darkness. God called the light “day,” and the darkness he called “night.” And there was evening, and there was morning—the first day.
Genesis 1:3 Light; without it life itself would not be possible. The ancients understood the life giving and healing properties of the sun’s rays and depicted the sun in their art as a disc with illuminating rays. As such, many ancient religions were based on sun worship. What was it about the sun’s light that could make the crops grow in the fields, provide warmth and heal wounds wondered Hippocrates and other wise men of the ancient world. In 1666, Sir Isaac Newton solved part of the puzzle by diffusing a beam of sunshine through a prism. The full color spectrum of white light was now easily observed and the phenomenon of the rainbow better understood. In 1800, infra-red light was discovered and a year later (in 1801), German physicist Ritter discovered ultra-violet light at the other end of the light spectrum. The latter held special interest to medicine since it was observed that sunlight had the power to heal. If the power of UV light could be harnessed, it could be applied to skin diseases and cure Rickets – a vitamin D deficiency (sunlight provides the body with Vitamin D). The human eye receives images via light and the brain translates these images, it is a marvel of creation. Like sound, light travels in waves as vibrations. Beyond our ability to see them (since they vibrate at a rate eight-thousand times as fast as visible light), X-rays allow us to see inside the human body, examine packages and reveal flaws in manufactured parts. It’s all part of the magic of light. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E391 |
| CEU Course Title: Radio Days |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: It arrived on the scene at the beginning of the “Roaring ‘20s” – a time of new beginnings for a world weary of a world war that took the lives of ten-thousand men each day. At first it was called Radiotelegraphy, but “Radio” was easier on the tongue and the name stuck. In 1920, there were other new and promising technologies such as the automobile and skyscrapers, but radio alone held the promise of entertaining and informing in a way never experienced before by human beings.
The breakthrough that would make commercial radio possible came with the invention of the evacuated tube - a.k.a. vacuum tube. Electronic vacuum tubes could rectify (change AC to DC), amplify etc. without which the weak audio wave could not “hitch a ride” on a carrier wave thus allowing the broadcast to reach far and wide. Amplitude Modulation (AM) was subject to electronic/atmospheric disturbances, so Frequency Modulation (FM) – much less disturbed by such interference (since the amplitude remains constant), was a natural evolution in radio technology in the post-WWII era. The radio industry came of age in the 1920s and ‘30s allowing for the results of the Coolidge/Cox presidential contest to be announced, the first live broadcast of a political convention, the 1928 Hoover/Smith presidential election, the crash of the Hindenburg (1937) and the attack on Pearl Harbor (1941). Americans could tune in to their favorite sporting event, listen to President Roosevelt give one of his famous fireside chats, hear an opera or listen to Amos and Andy leaving much to the imagination. Radio technology advanced steadily and assisted greatly in the development of related technologies such as radar and television whose ranks of technicians, engineers, writers, directors etc. were typically filled by people who learned their trade during their radio days. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E392 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Diesel-Electric Generating Plants |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This course will introduce you to diesel-electric generating plants to provide electric power at facilities where utility power is not available and to provide power to facilities in the event of utility power outages. You will learn about criteria for unit and plant capacities, selection of units, spinning reserve requirements, fuel selection, storage and handling, engine exhaust systems, unit cooling systems, lubricating and starting systems, foundations, cranes and hoists, and synchronous generators. You will be introduced to requirements for engine controls and instruments, generator controls and protection, and operating control. This course will give you an introduction that will allow you to move forward to design of specific projects and plants. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E393 |
| CEU Course Title: RADAR: RAdio Detection And Ranging |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: “...by their standing electromagnetic waves use we may produce at will, from a sending station, an electrical effect in any particular region of the globe; with which we may determine the relative position or course of a moving object, such as a vessel at sea, the distance traversed by the same, or its speed.” Nikola Tesla, August 1917 Tesla was not the first to realize that wave energy could be reflected back off solid objects – that distinction belonged to German physicist Heinrich Hertz who demonstrated the effect in 1886. From that point on, there was steady development of the principle around the world, but Tesla saw clearly its full potential sooner than most. In the years leading up to WWII, many countries were experimenting and developing what the British called Radio Location. Realizing the growing threat to peace from the axis powers, the United States and Great Britain pooled their resources to develop a radio location system that would have no peer. They succeeded magnificently and in 1941, the U.S. Navy’s acronym: RADAR (RAdio Detection And Ranging) stuck, eventually becoming a noun in the English language. Starting with the 1940 Battle of Britain, to the saturation bombing of the Japanese homeland at the tail-end of the war (1945), the secret weapon of radar was employed on land, sea and air thus ensuring the allied victory. The needs of the cold war hastened further development of radar systems taking full advantage of the Doppler Effect (to allow ground targets to be observed). In the mid-1950s, IBM introduced SAGE – a sophisticated computer system to coordinate the voluminous data from radar stations and other sources. Radar had come a long way from its first use (in 1938) for directing searchlights – it was at the very heart of national defense. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials., deaeration, disinfection and ultraviolet irradiation. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E394 |
| CEU Course Title: Many Moons |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: The earth has always had one satellite – the moon, its natural satellite. All that changed on October 4th 1957 when Sputnik-1 (Satellite-1) – the earth’s first artificial satellite, was successfully launched into earth-orbit triggering a “Sputnik Crisis” in America. After all, if the Soviets could put a twenty-three inch diameter satellite with a radio transmitter into earth orbit, couldn’t they also put nuclear weapons into orbit and rain-down destruction on America from space?
The launching of Sputnik was a wake-up call for America’s space efforts and it was the official start of the Space Age. To answer the challenge, the Army Ballistic Missile Agency (ABMA) in Huntsville Alabama, in cooperation with other government agencies and universities, retrofitted a Redstone rocket to carry an eleven-pound payload of scientific instruments and dubbed it Explorer 1. With the success of Explorer 1, the Space Race was on and in fairly quick succession additional Sputniks and Explorers were launched with more powerful rockets and ever more complex satellite packages. In 1958, Project Echo sent a 100-foot diameter aluminized plastic balloon into an earth-orbit allowing for a telephone signal to be bounced off of it thus relaying a telephone call from New Jersey to California – it was a harbinger of greater things to come such as Telstar (1962) in the field of communication satellites. In 1960, NASA launched the first polar orbiting weather satellite and in later years the GOES satellites would, from geosynchronous orbit, monitor space weather. The Earth Resources Technology Satellite (ERTS) and the National Reconnaissance Office’s (NRO) surveillance satellites would keep tabs on earth resources and add significantly to the national defense. Ultimately, the “Satellite of Science’ – the International Space Station (ISS), would be the high-water mark of artificial satellite technology allowing for men and women from fifteen nations to live and work together for the greater good of all mankind. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials., deaeration, disinfection and ultraviolet irradiation. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E395 |
| CEU Course Title: Microcontrollers: Design and Implementation |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Microcontrollers are simply microprocessors that include program and data memory and peripherals such as general-purpose input/output ports, timers, serial communications controllers, analog-to-digital converter, etc. The purpose of this course is to describe a portion of the architecture of a simple microcontroller (namely the Atmel ATtiny2313A microcontroller) and to provide simple examples written in the C programming language that use an LED and a pushbutton. The examples utilize the timer circuit and the port registers and incorporate a timer interrupt and an external interrupt. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials., deaeration, disinfection and ultraviolet irradiation. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E396 |
| CEU Course Title: Environmental Qualification of Safety Related Electrical Equipment |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This three hour course is a full introduction to the subject of environmental qualification of electrical equipment for nuclear reactors. Critical components necessary to safely shut down a reactor following an accident must be assured to function in the harsh conditions that will be present. This course describes the basics of environmental qualification testing, the history of the topic and how the laws governing environmental qualification evolved. The industry standard for testing, IEEE 323, is explained along with the Federal requirements. The course also provides a plan for establishing an EQ program. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials., deaeration, disinfection and ultraviolet irradiation. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E398 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Instruments and Devices for Boiler Control Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This course provides an introduction to instruments and devices employed in boiler control systems. Both panel instruments and local devices and instruments are discussed. Requirements are provided for controllers, recorders, totalizers, indicators, status lights, annunciators, selector switches, pushbuttons, and plant control stations. You will learn about control valves, pressure regulators, solenoid valves, actuators, current-to-pneumatic converters, dampers, pressure relief valves, rupture disks, level instruments, flow instruments, temperature measurements, pressure measurements, electronic transmitters, electrical instrument switches, analyzers, flame detectors and continuous emission monitoring. You will be introduced to recommended boiler control panel instrumentation as well as local boiler devices. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E399 |
| CEU Course Title: Geo-magnetic Disturbances |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This 4-hour course explains how geo-magnetic disturbances may impact the electric power industry. The course reviews the historical solar storms and how they either impacted or could have impacted the electric power industry. The course explains how GMD’s are monitored, how they may affect the industry, and steps utilities may take to mitigate the impact of GMD’s. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E400 |
| CEU Course Title: Generating Electricity from Variable Renewable Sources: Effect on the Grid |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: Since its origin in the early 1920s, the U. S. electrical grid has evolved to handle power sources whose output is predictable and can be controlled. Examples are coal, oil, natural gas, and hydropower. Because the output from these sources is controllable, operators of the grid can work with power plant operators to increase or decrease power production as the load on the grid varies. Through an intricate system of load balancing developed by many people over the years, grid operators are thus able to maintain stable, high-quality electrical power in the grid. Once renewable sources of energy such as solar and wind are attached to the grid, however, problems arise: these sources of energy are variable and uncertain. The operators cannot control when the sun shines or when the wind blows. Thus operators now have to deal not only with a varying load, but also with a varying power source. This course provides an overview of the current U. S. electrical grid, including 1) how planning and operations are carried out to ensure reliability, 2) requirements for power reserves to provide continuous service in the face of equipment failure, 3) transmission technology, and 4) economic aspects. It then explores the challenges to the grid posed by high levels of variable renewable generation and some changes that are expected to occur in response to these challenges. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E401 |
| CEU Course Title: Protecting Birds from Power-Line Hazards |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: Every year, many birds are killed through collision with power lines or through electrocution. Electric utilities have a strong incentive to reduce these deaths because 1) power outages may result, and 2) the utilities risk prosecution under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act or the Endangered Species Act. Both civil and criminal penalties may be levied.
This course describes principles that individual utilities may use to formulate an Avian Protection Plan (APP). A utility that creates an APP following these guidelines and that addresses their specific avian issues can benefit through regulatory compliance, reliability improvements, cost savings and positive recognition from regulators and customers. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E402 |
| CEU Course Title: Electromagnetic Pulse |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This 4-hour course explains how a nuclear detonation may create an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) that could disable the electric power industry. The course reviews the mechanics of EMP and explains how the electric power industry is structures. The vulnerabilities of the electric power industry are discussed as well as the mitigation options available to help the industry harden their systems to protect from EMP. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E403 |
| CEU Course Title: DC Generators & Motors |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This 4-hour course explains the basic operation of direct current generators and motors. An elementary DC generator is used to explain the concepts and then practical DC devices are reviewed. The course reviews the advantages and disadvantages of different types of DC generators and motors. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E404 |
| CEU Course Title: AC Generators & Motors |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This 4-hour course explains the basic operation of alternating current generators and motors. A basic AC generator is used to explain the concepts and then practical AC devices are reviewed. The course reviews the advantages and disadvantages of different types of AC alternators and motors. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E405 |
| CEU Course Title: Overcurrent Protection for Electric Utility Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: This 6-hour course reviews the basics of overcurrent protection for electric distribution systems. The course discusses sectionalizing philosophy, how to calculate fault currents, the types and operation of different protective devices, and other considerations for designing an effective protective scheme. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E406 |
| CEU Course Title: Low Voltage Power Supplies I |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: Low Voltage Power Supplies are a key component of electronics-based products. Televisions, radios, personal computers, smartphones, solar systems and almost all electronics systems require the conversion of energy from one form to another. This course provides an overview of techniques in the design of low voltage power supplies. It is intended for readers in the electronics engineering profession or serves as an introductory material for readers in related engineering fields that may make use of low voltage power supplies to monitor and control engineering processes.
This course is the first in a three part series. Part I of the series discusses the basic building blocks of low voltage power supplies, and performance measures used in comparison and design. Parts II and III go into detail about design techniques for linear and switching voltage regulators found in low voltage power supplies. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E407 |
| CEU Course Title: Introduction to Infrared Inspections |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This course consists of a primer in the subject of infrared thermography and infrared cameras. It begins with a discussion of heat transfer. Emphasis is placed on the complex subject of thermal radiation. It progresses to an examination of infrared cameras, and provides an overview of applications for infrared thermography. It also has some sample images taken with infrared cameras. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E408 |
| CEU Course Title: Low Voltage Power Supplies II - Linear Regulators |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: Voltage regulators are a mechanism for providing a fixed DC voltage that does not vary from its nominal value under changing conditions of the input to the regulator and the load drawn from the regulator. Linear voltage regulators are one of the two major types of regulators; linear and switching. They can be found in many of the electronic devices found in the home and work place. This course is the second in a three part series about Low Voltage Power Supplies. The first part, Linear Voltage Power Supplies I, was an overview of DC power supply designs and architectures. Linear voltage regulators were introduced and discussed at a very high level. This course goes into detail about design considerations and the operation of linear voltage regulators. Principles of operation are explained in detail and insight into their design is presented. The course includes the design of a linear voltage regulator from discrete components and how integrated circuits can be used to replace major functions. The design of high current voltage regulators using multiple low current regulators is presented. The audience should be familiar with principles of transistors and circuit theory to effectively use the material presented. After completing this course and the previous course in the series, Low Voltage Power Supplies I, the attendees should be able to design a basic fixed, low voltage, regulated power supply. The audience should also be able to understand how to select commercial power supplies for a particular application. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E409 |
| CEU Course Title: Commissioning Major Electrical Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: This course focuses on establishing the minimum requirements for commissioning major electrical systems and provides the information necessary for the successful planning and implementation of these commissioning activities that are to support facilities. Part of the commissioning process (sometimes referred to as “acceptance testing”) includes all activities relating to the achievement phase of such projects as well as the verification phase, which includes testing, acceptance and final documentation. At the conclusion of the commissioning process, the performance of mechanical systems should meet design intent as well as the owner and occupant needs. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E410 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Solar Energy System Fundamentals |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course provides an introduction to solar energy system fundamentals. A solar thermal energy collection system (or "solar system" for short) is defined as a set of equipment that intercepts incident solar radiation and stores it as useful thermal energy to offset or eliminate the need for fossil fuel consumption. Four basic functions are performed by a typical solar system and are discussed in this course. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E411 |
| CEU Course Title: US Frequency Allocation Chart |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: Often without realizing it, we all use the radio spectrum in our everyday lives. The list of devices that use radio frequency emissions is long, and includes cell phones, Wi-Fi access points, automated toll systems, GPS navigation systems and television broadcast systems. Unintended radio frequency emissions also exist, such as microwave oven leakage, interference from computer systems, as well as poorly designed and maintained radio equipment. Without an orderly allocation of frequencies for each use, these systems would not work reliably and could jeopardize safety. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E412 |
| CEU Course Title: Energy Efficiency – LED Lighting |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: This 4-hour course is an overview of the lighting market in the United States and how LED lighting will help reduce energy consumption in the future. The course reviews the fundamentals of lighting, how LEDs work as well as the advantages and disadvantages of the different types of LED lighting. Finally the course discusses how LED lights may be used in different applications. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E412T |
| CEU Course Title: Energy Efficiency – LED Lighting (Timed & Monitored) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: This 4-hour course is an overview of the lighting market in the United States and how LED lighting will help reduce energy consumption in the future. The course reviews the fundamentals of lighting, how LEDs work as well as the advantages and disadvantages of the different types of LED lighting. Finally the course discusses how LED lights may be used in different applications. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E413 |
| CEU Course Title: Wye-Delta Motor Starters |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This course presents the principles of wye-delta motor starting. Wye-delta motor starters require a special type of motor that can be started in a wye configuration and then switched on-the-fly to run in a delta configuration. When a wye-start/delta-run motor is started in a wye configuration, the motor pulls only one-third of its normal starting current. Sizing of the power conductors between the power source and the motor starter, as well as between the motor starter and the motor, are described in this course, with pertinent National Electrical Code references. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E414 |
| CEU Course Title: Recommended Practice for Classification of Locations for Electrical Installations at Petroleum Facilities as Class I, Division 1 and Division 2 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 12 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 12 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 12 LU |
| Online Course Price: $299 |
| PDH Course Description: This course presents the guidelines for classifying locations Class I, Division 1 and Class I, Division 2 at petroleum facilities for the selection and installation of electrical equipment. These guidelines are based upon a level of knowledge gained through experience and through the successful application of these guidelines in the refining, drilling, and producing, and pipeline segments of the petroleum industry. The course is intended as only a guide and requires the application of sound engineering judgment. Electrical installations in areas where flammable liquids, flammable gases or vapors, or combustible liquids are produced, processed, stored, or otherwise handled can be suitably designed if the locations of potential sources of release and accumulation are clearly defined. Once a location has been classified, requirements for electrical equipment and associated wiring should be determined from applicable publications. The course materials are based entirely on the “Recommended Practice for Classification of Locations for Electrical Installations at Petroleum Facilities as Class I, Division 1 and Division 2” API RP500, Third Edition, December 2012. It will be necessary for the student to obtain a copy of the “Recommended Practice for Classification of Locations for Electrical Installations at Petroleum Facilities as Class I, Division 1 and Division 2 API RP500, Third Edition, December 2012” or have access to a copy of this publication. This is a very useful resource and is recommended that all practicing electrical or project engineers involved in electrical installations and associated equipment engineering and design, construction, or maintenance should be familiar with and up to date with the guidelines in this practice. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E415 |
| CEU Course Title: Energy Efficiency: Plug Load Management |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This 3-hour course discusses methods to control energy consumption due to portable and semi-portable devices that are plugged into electrical outlets. These “plug loads” are a growing source of energy consumption and there are several unique products in the marketplace to help users manage these energy loads. This course will review the size of the problem with plug loads, what can be done to manage these loads and the course also reviews a few representative products that are available today to help manage the consumption. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E416 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Exterior Electrical Power Distribution |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This publication provides policy and guidance for design criteria and standards for electrical power and distribution systems. The information provided here must be utilized by electrical engineers in the development of the plans, specifications, and calculations, and must serve as the minimum electrical design requirements. It is applicable to the traditional electrical services customary for Design-Bid-Build construction contracts and for Design-Build construction contracts. Project conditions may dictate the need for a design that exceeds these minimum requirements. Onsite generation is not addressed by this publication. The design criteria and standards contained within are the minimum requirements acceptable for installations for efficiency, economy, durability, maintainability, and reliability of electrical power supply and distribution systems. The criteria and standards herein are not intended to be retroactively mandatory. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E417 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Electrical Generators for Power Plants |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This publication provides an introduction to electrical generators for power generating plants. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E418 |
| CEU Course Title: Energy Efficiency – Fluorescent Lighting |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: This 5-hour course is an overview of the lighting market in the United States and how Fluorescent lighting is used in the energy markets. The course reviews the fundamentals of lighting, how Fluorescent lamps work as well as the advantages and disadvantages of the different types of Fluorescent lighting. Finally the course discusses how Fluorescent lamps may be used in different applications. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E419 |
| CEU Course Title: Fundamentals of Electricity and Electronics |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 15 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 15 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 15 LU |
| Online Course Price: $285 |
| PDH Course Description: Electricity is all around us–powering technology like our cars, computers and mobile phones. Electrical power and electronics industry are now the backbone of our modern society. This course introduces the history of electrical and electronic technology development, the fundamental concepts of DC/AC electricity, and the characteristics of semiconductor devices and circuits. Emphasis is placed on DC/AC circuits, components, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to appreciate the vital role played by electricity and electronics in our life, and be able to identify, construct, verify, and analyze simple DC/AC circuits. The course contents are based primarily on a film entitled "Understanding Electricity" by the Discovery Channel and a Federal Aviation Administration publication "Basic Electricity" (Chapter 10 in FAA-8083-30). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E419W |
| CEU Course Title: Understanding Electricity (4-hour session) (Live Webinar)PE, RA, AIA HSW |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $220 |
| PDH Course Description: Electricity is all around us–powering technology like our lights, computers and mobile phones. It has become a part of modern life. This course introduces the fundamental concepts and theories of DC/AC electricity. Emphasis is placed on DC/AC circuits, components, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify, construct, verify, and analyze simple DC/AC circuits. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E420W |
| CEU Course Title: Managing Energy at Water and Wastewater Facilities (Live Webinar)PE |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $440 |
| PDH Course Description: Providing wastewater and drinking water service to citizens requires energy – and a lot of it. The twin problems of steadily rising energy costs and climate change have therefore made the issue of energy management one of the most salient issues facing water and wastewater utilities. Energy management is also at the heart of efforts across the entire sector to ensure utility operations are sustainable in the future. More and more utilities are realizing that a systematic approach for managing the full range of energy challenges they face is the best way to ensure that these issues are addressed on an ongoing basis in order to reduce climate impacts, save money and remain sustainable. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has recognized the issue across all industries and developed an international standard for developing and implementing an Energy Management System (EnMS), referred to as ISO 50001. This course will look at developing an energy management system (EnMS) utilizing Deming’s Plan-Do-Check-Act approach to identify, implement, measure and improve energy efficiency and renewable opportunities at their utilities. It will utilize two US EPA publications: “Ensuring a Sustainable Future: An Energy Management Guidebook for Wastewater and Water Utilities” and “Energy Efficiency in Water and Wastewater Facilities.” This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E421 |
| CEU Course Title: Electric Vehicles 101 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $35 |
| PDH Course Description: As countries seek to address future energy requirements in a rapidly growing and changing world, achieving sustainable transportation has emerged as a vital mission. Electric vehicles (EVs), in particular, represent one of the most promising pathways to increased energy security and reduced emissions of greenhouse gases and other pollutants. In this course, we will review the history of electric vehicles since 1800s, examine their advantages and disadvantages, and discuss main power components and their functions in an electric vehicle. In addition, we will explore the design considerations and trend of the infrastructure for EVs. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E421W |
| CEU Course Title: Electric Vehicles 101 (2 Hour Program) (Live Webinar)PE |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $110 |
| PDH Course Description: As countries seek to address future energy requirements in a rapidly growing and changing world, achieving sustainable transportation has emerged as a vital mission. Electric vehicles (EVs), in particular, represent one of the most promising pathways to increased energy security and reduced emissions of greenhouse gases and other pollutants. In this webinar, we will review the history of electric vehicles since 1800s, examine the global trend in EV production, and discuss the recent advances in battery power/management - the most critical component in an electrical vehicle. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E422 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction Sustainable Lighting Design |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This publication discusses how to provide sustainable lighting design to achieve the required LEED or other certification level in accordance with owner’s objectives. Incorporating sustainable goals into the design process requires a careful analysis of both the cost and the benefits of the strategies outlined in the rating system. Any design strategy has both synergies and tradeoffs with other building systems and the project budget. Lighting design addresses several sustainable issues and presents multiple strategies that can be considered in a particular project: daylight utilization, lighting controls, energy efficiency, materials, light pollution, and light trespass. All of these issues have significant impacts on the project budget that can best be evaluated with a life-cycle cost analysis. Additionally, the most sustainable solution to a new building project may be to renovate an existing building. In this situation, certain lighting issues must be addressed to improve the efficiency and visibility of an existing system. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E423 |
| CEU Course Title: Energy Efficiency – HID Lighting |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: This 5-hour course is an overview of the lighting market in the United States and how High Intensity Discharge (HID) lighting is used in the energy markets. The course reviews the fundamentals of lighting, how HID lamps work as well as the advantages and disadvantages of the different types of HID lighting. The course discusses the differences among HID lighting types and how they are typically used. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E424 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Interior Electrical Distribution Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This publication provides an introduction to interior electrical distribution systems for buildings and related infrastructure. Topics covered include transformers, service entrances, switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, motor controls and motor control centers. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E425 |
| CEU Course Title: Solar Still – Distillation |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: Solar distillation is a process in which water is evaporated and thus separated from salts and impurities and collected back as a pure water. The course contents covers basics of distillation process, types of distillation, heat transfer in solar still and other alternatives of solar still for desalination of water. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E426 |
| CEU Course Title: Voltage Drop Calculations |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This course presents the principles of voltage drop calculations, with several different types of voltage drop formulas and pertinent National Electrical Code references. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E427 |
| CEU Course Title: Standard AC System Voltages (600 V and Less) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: This course presents the standard low-voltage (600 V and less) AC systems that are available in the United States of America. The relationship between wye (line-to-neutral) and delta (line-to-line) voltages is clearly illustrated, as well as several other arrangements or connections, such as “high leg” delta. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E428 |
| CEU Course Title: Revisions for the 2014 National Electrical Code® - Part 1 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This course is intended to familiarize the reader with the major changes contained in the 2014 National Electrical Code®. It is suitable for anyone exposed to the NEC® at any level. The course addresses Code revisions that apply to all types of occupancies: residential, commercial, and industrial. Part 1 of this 3-part series covers Code-wide changes through Article 240. The course covers only major Code changes, but provides depth of coverage. Existing NEC requirements related to certain changes are reviewed. An attempt is made to tie the entire NEC together through the study of the latest changes.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E428W |
| CEU Course Title: Key Revisions for the 2014 National Electrical Code® (Live Webinar)PE |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $110 |
| PDH Course Description: This course is intended to familiarize students with the major changes contained in the 2014 National Electrical Code®. It is suitable for anyone exposed to the NEC® at any level. The course addresses Code revisions that apply to all types of occupancies: residential, commercial, and industrial. The course covers only major Code changes. An attempt is made to tie the entire NEC together through the study of the latest changes by presenting information on how to use the Code.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E429 |
| CEU Course Title: Revisions for the 2014 National Electrical Code® - Part 2 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This course is intended to familiarize the reader with the major changes contained in the 2014 National Electrical Code®. It is suitable for anyone exposed to the NEC® at any level. The course addresses Code revisions that apply to all types of occupancies: residential, commercial, and industrial. Part 2 of this 3-part series covers Article 250 through Article 424. The course covers only major Code changes, but provides depth of coverage. Existing NEC requirements related to certain changes are reviewed. An attempt is made to tie the entire NEC together through the study of the latest changes. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E430 |
| CEU Course Title: Revisions for the 2014 National Electrical Code® - Part 3 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This course is intended to familiarize the reader with the major changes contained in the 2014 National Electrical Code®. It is suitable for anyone exposed to the NEC® at any level. The course addresses Code revisions that apply to all types of occupancies: residential, commercial, and industrial. Part 3 of this 3-part series covers Article 445 through Informative Annex J. The course covers only major Code changes, but provides depth of coverage. Existing NEC requirements related to certain changes are reviewed. An attempt is made to tie the entire NEC together through the study of the latest changes. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E431 |
| CEU Course Title: The Square Root of Three (√3) in Electrical Calculations |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course presents the reasons that the square root of three (√3) is used in three-phase electrical calculations. Topics that are covered include three-phase wye-delta voltages, line currents, balanced and unbalanced delta-connected and wye-connected loads, KVA ratings of transformer banks, and three-phase voltage drop calculations. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E432W |
| CEU Course Title: Electric Vehicles 101 (Live Webinar)PE, RA, AIA |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $220 |
| PDH Course Description: As countries seek to address future energy requirements in a rapidly growing and changing world, achieving sustainable transportation has emerged as a vital mission. Electric vehicles (EVs), in particular, represent one of the most promising pathways to increased energy security and reduced emissions of greenhouse gases and other pollutants. In this webinar, we will review the history of electric vehicles since 1800s, examine the global trend in EV production, and discuss the recent advances in battery power/management - the most critical component in an electrical vehicle. In addition, we will explore the newcomer Tesla Model S and take a virtual tour of Tesla Motors - the most promising startup automaker in the world. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E435 |
| CEU Course Title: A Guide to Electric Vehicles |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $39 |
| PDH Course Description: Over the past decade, the pace of technological developments in the automotive industry has picked up considerably as vehicle manufacturers focus on increasing the fuel efficiency of their vehicles and cutting CO2 emissions. As a result, we see more and more hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and all-electric vehicles (EVs) on the road. In this course, we will review the history of electric vehicles since 1800s, discuss various types of electric and hybrid electric vehicles, and examine their advantages and disadvantages. In addition, we will go over the infrastructure for charging plug-in electric vehicles (PHEVs) and some frequently asked questions related to EVs. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E435T |
| CEU Course Title: A Guide to Electric Vehicles (Timed & Monitored) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $39 |
| PDH Course Description: Over the past decade, the pace of technological developments in the automotive industry has picked up considerably as vehicle manufacturers focus on increasing the fuel efficiency of their vehicles and cutting CO2 emissions. As a result, we see more and more hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and all-electric vehicles (EVs) on the road. In this course, we will review the history of electric vehicles since 1800s, discuss various types of electric and hybrid electric vehicles, and examine their advantages and disadvantages. In addition, we will go over the infrastructure for charging plug-in electric vehicles (PHEVs) and some frequently asked questions related to EVs. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E437 |
| CEU Course Title: Voltage Frequencies & Levels Variations and Foreign Electrical Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This course discusses the sensitivity of the electrical systems to voltage levels and frequency variations. The course also provides guidance required to identify the voltage and frequency standards of various foreign countries for both medium and low voltage system. Foreign countries around the world use different electrical standards for voltage and frequency than those of the United States. Some electrical equipment will operate properly at an electrical frequency of either 50 or 60 Hz. Equipment designed for 60 Hz that will not operate properly at 50 Hz is termed “50 Hz sensitive,” and equipment designed for 50 Hz that will not operate properly at 60 Hz is termed “60 Hz sensitive.”
This course also discusses the effects of voltage and frequency variations on the performance of induction motors. Topics such as over and undervolatge, high or low frequency, unbalanced voltage, and single phase operation of the motors is discussed and illustrated Appendix B covers identification of various low and medium voltage levels, along with the system frequencies, used by countries around the world. Derating factors are discussed and developed for the six generic types of equipment in chapter 3. Appendix C summarizes the derating factors presented in chapter 3 for different voltage and frequency environments. Appendix A contains a list of publications referenced in this course. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E438 |
| CEU Course Title: Nuclear Accidents |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course is intended to provide an understanding of the three major reactor accidents (Three Mile Island, Chernobyl, and Fukushima) that have occurred at commercial nuclear power plants. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E441 |
| CEU Course Title: 2014 National Electric Code |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: The 2014 revision of NFPA 70, the National Electric Code, has been adopted by many (but not all) States. Regardless, it is the best reference for safe, effective electrical design for facilities. This course will attempt to summarize all critically important content in the 1,000 page Code. It will be severely summarized and, necessarily, some content will be omitted. On the other hand, reference numbers are included for each topic so that the actual extended wording can be easily accessed. The special value of this course is the ACTION paragraph for each quoted section of the Code, followed by a brief discussion.
The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E441W |
| CEU Course Title: 2014 National Electric Code (4-Hour Live Webinar)PE |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $220 |
| PDH Course Description: The 2014 revision of NFPA 70, the National Electric Code, has been adopted by many (but not all) States. Regardless, it is the best reference for safe, effective electrical design for facilities. This course will attempt to summarize all critically important content in the 1,000 page Code. It will be severely summarized and, necessarily, some content will be omitted. On the other hand, reference numbers are included for each topic so that the actual extended wording can be easily accessed. The special value of this course is the ACTION paragraph for each quoted section of the Code, followed by a brief discussion.
The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E442 |
| CEU Course Title: Energy Efficiency – Halogen Lighting |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This 4-hour course is an overview of the lighting market in the United States and how Halogen lighting is used in the energy markets. The course reviews the fundamentals of lighting, how Halogen lamps work as well as the advantages and disadvantages of Halogen lighting.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E443 |
| CEU Course Title: Introduction to Subsea Engineering for Electrical Engineers |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Subsea engineering is one of the most important, yet most technically difficult, aspects of the offshore petroleum industry. Many professionals, including chemical, control system, petroleum, mechanical, electrical, and reservoir engineers contribute to the subsea and deepwater engineering industry. Electrical engineer is an important role in designing, developing, and implementing a subsea production system. This course addresses the basic technology, terminology, and composition of various electronic and electrical components in a subsea production system. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E444 |
| CEU Course Title: Instrumentation & Process Control Automation Guidebook, Part 3 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 7 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 7 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.7 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 7 LU |
| Online Course Price: $179 |
| PDH Course Description: This course is a basic introduction for Instrumentation & Process Control that is a section of technology that deals with the science that applies and develops techniques for measuring and controls of equipment and industrial processes. Process control has a broad concept and may be applied to any automated systems such as, a complex robot or to a common process control system as a pneumatic valve controlling the flow of water, oil or steam in a pipe.
This study includes the control manners, in which power fluids act in tanks, pipes, hoses, cylinders and valves, dealing with their electric, pneumatic and hydraulic instruments, no matter if automatic or manual handling. Fluid power is the energy transmitted and controlled by means of a pressurized fluid, either liquid or gas. The term fluid power applies to both hydraulics and pneumatics. Hydraulics (oil or water) use liquids under pressure, while pneumatics use compressed air or other neutral gases. Industries such as petrochemical, steel, food, paper, and so on, where the instrumentation is responsible for the maximum yield of a process, causing that all energy be transformed into a controlled work. There are many types of instrumentation, as can be seen in the table above. Our main subject is only process control. Thus, the main variables that reflect energy transfers in the process controls are: pressure, level, flow and temperature; called as process variables. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E445 |
| CEU Course Title: Spread Spectrum via Linear Shift-Register Sequences |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: This course covers Direct-Sequence Spread-Spectrum: the generation and properties of binary sequences used in digital communications, radar, sonar, CDMA cellular communications, and GPS. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E446 |
| CEU Course Title: Energy Efficiency: Building Insulation - Volume I |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This 3-hour course covers the theory of insulation, how it works, and the types of insulating products available. The course also covers the basics of moisture migration and the regulatory and environmental aspects of insulating products. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E447 |
| CEU Course Title: Energy Efficiency: Building Insulation - Volume II |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This 4-hour course covers the application of thermal insulation to a residential structure. This is the second in a two-course series on residential insulation. Volume I covered the theory of insulation, how it works, and the types of insulating products available. Volume II covers the application of these products, including the payback for adding insulation, the best types of insulation to use in each area of a house and how to apply the insulation. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E448 |
| CEU Course Title: PLC & Fieldbus Control Systems - Automation Guidebook, Part 4 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 9 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 9 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.9 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 9 LU |
| Online Course Price: $229 |
| PDH Course Description: This course is a basic introduction for PLC & Fieldbus Control Systems that is a section of the automation technology that deals with the science that applies and develops programmable techniques and fieldbus control systems for equipment and industrial processes.
PLC is defined as a "solid-state industrial control device which receives signals from user supplied controlled devices, such as sensors and switches, implements them in a precise pattern determined by ladder-diagram-based application progress stored in user memory, and provides outputs for control of processes or user-supplied devices, such as relays or motor starters". The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) defines a PLC as a "digitally operating electronic apparatus which uses a programmable memory for the internal storage of instructions. A PLC input device means anything that can influence the programs operation. These can consist of digital and analogue, switches, sensors, intelligent devices. Digital input cards handle discrete devices such as pushbuttons, micro-switches, selector switches, photocells and proximity sensors which give a signal that has only two states. They are either on or off, what's called “bit device”. There are many types of PLCs and Fieldbus systems. The Fieldbus communication protocols and Distributed Control Systems (DCS), were early used to control manufacturing processes continuous or batch-oriented, such as oil refining, petrochemicals, central station power generation, fertilizers, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage manufacturing, cement production, steelmaking, papermaking and many other consolidated processes. Fieldbus is an industrial network system used in process control and industrial automation, as a way to connect instruments in a manufacturing plant. Fieldbus is the name of a family of industrial computer network protocols used for a real-time distributed control, standardized today, as IEC 61158. Field is an abstraction of equipment plant levels. Bus is a well-known word in computer science as a set of common line that electrically (or optically) connects various circuits in order to transfer the data among them. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E449 |
| CEU Course Title: Cabling Network, Wireless & Fiber Optics Installation Standards |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 10 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 10 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 10 LU |
| Online Course Price: $249 |
| PDH Course Description: This course is a basic introduction for Cabling Network, Wireless & Fiber Optics, that is a section of the cabling technology that deals with the science that applies and develops standard cables manufacturing and network techniques for use in equipment and industrial processes. Cabling network consists of various systems, containing any combination of electrical equipment, computers, printers, terminals, audio, visual display devices and telephones, interconnected by cables to transmit and receive power or information.
Electric-power transmission is the bulk transfer of electrical energy, from generating power plants to electrical substations located near demand centers. The rapid industrialization in 20th century made electrical transmission lines and grids a critical infrastructure item in most industrialized nations. The interconnection of local generation plants and small distribution networks, was greatly spread after World War II. Later these generating plants were connected to supply civil loads through long-distance transmission. Structured Cabling System is the wiring network that carries data, voice, multimedia, security, wireless connections, throughout a building or an industrial plant, including cabling, connecting hardwares, equipment and telecommunication rooms. The need for increased bandwidth grows and applications are continually more complex, thus, TIA/EIA-568B specifies several “categories” for both components and cables. Today, the most common application of wireless systems and 10-Gigabit Ethernet (10-GbE) have a large backbone connecting high-speed LANs. Since optical fibers were developed, this technology represented a revolution in the way of conveying information. The optical fiber has been used to transmit voice, television and data signals by light waves, by means of thin and flexible wires, consisting of glass or plastic. Optical fibers are now proven, approved, and in reality a recognized technology. Optical fibers have a vast field of study. The understanding of optical segments, electronic and communications comes to be, very important to the study of optical structures. Fieldbus is an industrial network system used in process control and industrial automation, as a way to connect instruments in a manufacturing plant. Fieldbus is the name of a family of industrial computer network protocols used for a real-time distributed control, standardized today, as IEC 61158. Field is an abstraction of equipment plant levels. Bus is a well-known word in computer science as a set of common line that electrically (or optically) connects various circuits in order to transfer the data among them. The new network cabling technology FTTP (Fiber-to-the-Premises) or FTTH (Fiber-to-the-Home), provides and end-to-end fiber optic connection to a home or building and can deliver faster speeds, and offer flexibility where is necessary to share a high speed fiber broadband with a mixture of wired and wireless connectivity or just pure wireless connectivity without the need of a main computer server. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E450 |
| CEU Course Title: Understanding Three-Phase Transformers |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Understanding Three-Phase Transformers briefly reviews the fundamentals of single-phase transformers, beginning with the ideal transformer model and the circuit model which accounts for losses. Next, a presentation of the per-unit system of calculation is made, stressing why it is useful for transformer problems. Then, a comprehensive view of transformer impedance is presented, explaining why impedance is stated in percent and not ohms, and detailing how impedance is measured. The significance of transformer impedance on system operation, particularly voltage drop and short circuit current, is also explained.
Next, the course explores the most common three-phase connections – the delta and the wye. Three-phase transformations (the most widely used transformer connections in industry) are explored, including a universal method of analyzing any transformer connection using a per-unit current approach. The delta-wye transformation will be studied in detail, particularly the reasons for the magnitude change and phase shift. Then, application of the per-unit current analysis method will be shown for transformer connections more complicated than the delta-wye. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E451 |
| CEU Course Title: Designing to NFPA 720-2015, Carbon Monoxide Alarms |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course is a section by section review of NFPA 720-2015, Standard for the Installation of Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection and Warning Equipment. It emphasizes critical design information and skips over content not deemed important to facility designers and specifiers of fire alarm and carbon monoxide alarms. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E452 |
| CEU Course Title: Process Control Systems Types & Selection |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: The methods for assisting with determining the types of controls and/or systems that could be employed for small to large process control systems. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E453 |
| CEU Course Title: IEEE Standard for Performance of Adjustable Speed AC Drives Rated 375 kW and Larger |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 7 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 7 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.7 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 7 LU |
| Online Course Price: $179 |
| PDH Course Description: This 7-hour course covers the performance standards for adjustable speed AC drives rated above 375 kW and above 750 V output voltage as used in petrochemical and similar applications. The course materials are based entirely on IEEE Std. 1566-2005 IEEE Standard for Performance of Adjustable Speed AC Drives Rated 375 kW and Larger. It will be necessary for the student to obtain a copy of IEEE Std. 1566-2005 IEEE Standard for Performance of Adjustable Speed AC Drives Rated 375 kW and Larger. This is a very useful resource and is recommended for all practicing electrical or project engineers involved in the specification, design, protection, installation, and maintenance of Adjustable Speed Drives rated 375 kW and larger. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E454 |
| CEU Course Title: Broadband Over Power Lines |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This 4-hour explains how the Nation’s electric power grid could be used to delivery broadband internet service to every home or business that receives electricity. Broadband over Power Lines (BPL) is a new technology that may be able to compete with CATV and DSL services and is poised to provide a third alternative for internet service. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E455 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to 400 Hz Electrical Distribution Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course includes information necessary for the proper design of 400-Hertz (Hz) conversion, distribution, and utilization systems. Special regard is paid to systems utilizing medium-voltage distribution. Systems supplying 400 Hz for ground-power operations use frequency conversion equipment to change 60-Hz input to 400-Hz output. Rotary converters (motor generator sets) or solid state converters are used for this purpose. Fixed service point units to which avionics equipment and aircraft are connected are supplied from either nearby frequency conversion assemblies over a low-voltage feeder system or from a more remotely located 400-Hz central plant using medium-voltage feeders.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E456 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Impressed Current Cathodic Protection |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course provides an introduction to impressed current cathodic protection systems. There are two principle methods of providing cathodic protection: sacrificial anode and impressed current. The primary advantage of impressed current cathodic protection systems over sacrificial anode cathodic protection systems is that the driving potential of the impressed current systems is not limited by the corrosion potential of an active metal. The ability to select appropriate driving potentials, and to adjust the driving potential after system installation, gives the designer and operator of impressed current cathodic protection systems additional flexibility to compensate for changing environmental conditions. The primary advantage of this variable driving potential in the design of impressed current cathodic protection systems is the ability to select the location of anode beds for an optimum distribution of protective current with a minimum of interference. The variable driving potential available in impressed current systems also allows the protection of structures in high resistivity environments where the output of sacrificial anodes is severely limited. The primary operational benefit of variable driving potential is the ability to adjust the system for changes in soil resistivity, anode condition, structure surface (coating) condition and additions to the structure.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E457 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Sacrificial Anode Cathodic Protection |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course will provide you with an introduction to the methods, equipment and practices for design and operation of sacrificial anode cathodic protection systems.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E458 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Electrical Safety: Aerial Lines |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course includes specific requirements for poles and structures, pole-mounted equipment, and aerial lines. Requirements addressed include pole handling and erection, climbing and working on poles, stringing of lines, working around pole-mounted lighting and other equipment, tool handling, and tree and brush trimming adjacent to an aerial line right-of-way. Additional safety requirements are needed for aerial line work since climbing poles is often necessary. Not all work can be accomplished from aerial lifts. Electrical workers must both recognize electrical hazards, and be trained how to prevent falls. This includes training in safe climbing procedures when the structure design cannot accommodate optimum fall protection load requirements.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E459 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Electrical Safety: Substations and Switchgear |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course provides an introduction to electrical safety when working around substations and switchgear. A substation provides a protected area for switching power circuits and may include transforming power from one voltage to another. For the purposes of this discussion, substation refers to substations and switching stations. A substation presents an inherent safety hazard because usually only some portions of the substation apparatus can be deenergized for maintenance. For safe operation and maintenance, a thorough knowledge of the substation, including aerial and underground line connections, is necessary. Systems are designed to be safe to operate if maintained properly. Operating safely requires maintenance to be done in a manner that eliminates risks and requires knowledge of the work area, its hazards, and its design basis.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E460 |
| CEU Course Title: Designing to NFPA 731-2015, Electronic Security Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course is a section by section review of NFPA 731-2015, Standard for the Installation of Electronic Premises Security Systems. It emphasizes critical design information and skips over content not deemed important to facility designers and specifiers of security systems.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E461 |
| CEU Course Title: IEEE Std C57.12.34-2009, "IEEE Standard for Requirements for Pad-Mounted Transformer" |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: This 5-hour course covers certain electrical, dimensional, and mechanical characteristics and takes into consideration certain safety features of three-phase, 60 Hz, liquid-filled, self-cooled, pad-mounted, compartment-type distribution transformers. The course materials are based entirely on IEEE Std. C57.12.34-2009 IEEE Standard for Requirements Pad-Mounted, Compartmental-Type, Self-Cooled, Three-Phase Distribution Transformers, 5 MVA and Smaller; High Voltage, 34.5 kV Nominal System Voltage and Below; Low Voltage, 15 kV Nominal System Voltage and Below. It will be necessary for the student to obtain a copy of IEEE Std. C57.12.34-2009. This is a very useful resource that assists individuals, organizations, and suppliers involved in the specification, design, installation, and maintenance of three-phase, 60 Hz, liquid-filled, self-cooled, pad-mounted, compartment-type distribution transformers. The standard is intended for use as a basis for determining performance, interchangeability, and safety of the equipment covered and to assist in the proper selection of such equipment. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E462 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Electrical Safety: Underground and Low Voltage Interior |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course provides electrical safety guidance when working with underground electrical systems and low voltage interior systems. It applies to underground work in manholes, vaults, and handholes; work on duct lines, trenches, and underground cables; and work on ground-mounted and underground equipment associated with underground electrical lines. It also discusses electrical safety for low voltage interior systems, circuits and equipment. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E463 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Energy Efficient HVAC Controls |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course covers automatic temperature and humidity controls, space pressurization controls, safety controls, and energy monitoring and central supervisory control systems for heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. The control system shall be a complete, reliable, fully functional, maintainable, fully integrated, addressable, control system that has been properly designed, installed, and commissioned. In existing facilities, the design shall be integrated and interfaced into the existing control system so that the new equipment and conditions can be controlled and monitored similar to the existing controlled equipment. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E464 |
| CEU Course Title: Optical Fibers, Lasers and Modulators |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Ever look at fiber in a conduit and wonder about what is going on inside that plastic jacket? Ever wonder about how you can get information sent to you from a computer in another continent, and not pay for the computer time, or the long distance transmission? This has been made possible by the great reduction of the cost of data transmission, largely due to fiber optics. The goal is to familiarize the reader with the devices used in these fiber optic systems. Optical fiber, and some of its limitations are discussed. Semi-conductor lasers, detectors, and modulators are introduced. Various advantages and disadvantages of methods of modulating the data are discussed. Laser safety is also introduced as it applies to these fiber optic systems. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E465 |
| CEU Course Title: Fiber Optic Serial Communication |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Ever look at fiber in a conduit and wonder about what is going on inside that plastic jacket? Ever wonder about how you can get information sent to you from a computer in another continent, and not pay for the computer time, or the long distance transmission? This has been made possible by the great reduction of the cost of data transmission, largely due to fiber optics. The goal is to familiarize the reader with the typical serial communication schemes used in fiber optic systems. Concepts of evaluating signal quality are introduced, as well as some theory of operation of the systems as well as sampling oscilloscopes. Metrics such as inter-symbol interference, jitter, and signal to noise are introduced. The idea of stressed EYE testing of receivers is explained. The IEEE 802.3aq standard for 10GBASE-LRM is used as an example for several of these concepts. It would be helpful, but not necessary, that the reader have some familiarity with the concepts of semiconductor laser, detectors, and modulators. Laser safety is also introduced as it applies to these fiber optic systems. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E466 |
| CEU Course Title: Relays and Contactors |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Relays are the critical components of circuits that control the operation of electrical gear of a wide variety. Relays are the physical means whereby a predetermined logic is converted into a working electrical circuit. There are numerous types of relays, each of which is intended for a specific type of application. To understand control circuits, a person would be well advised to understand relays as well as their respective features and limitations. Whereas contactors are similar to relays the differences merit understanding. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E467 |
| CEU Course Title: Electrical Instruments and Meters |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Electrical instruments of a wide variety are needed for the installation, maintenance and analysis of electrical installations. It behooves engineers and electricians to be familiar with all of these devices as well their respective capabilities and limitations. This course provides a brief review of the instruments and meters commonly used today to measure the properties of electrical power systems. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E468 |
| CEU Course Title: Substations – Volume I – Design Parameters |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This 2-hour course is the first of a series of courses on the design of electrical substations. This course gives an overview of the entire process and explains the main factors that must be considering, including siting issues and drawing and other documents required. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E469 |
| CEU Course Title: Substations – Volume II - Physical Layout |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This 4-hour course is the second of a series of courses on the design of electrical substations. This course covers the general layout of a substation, typical bus configurations, insulation protection, substation insulators, and clearances. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E470 |
| CEU Course Title: Substations – Volume III – Conductors & Bus |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This 3-hour course is the third of a series of courses on the design of electrical substations. This course looks at conductors, bus and bus design including clearances and mechanical loadings. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E471 |
| CEU Course Title: Substations – Volume IV – Power Transformers |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This 3-hour course is the fourth in a series of courses on the design of electrical substations. This volume covers the design and operation of power transformers used in electrical substations and includes information on ratings, types, auxiliary equipment, test and mobile transformers. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E472 |
| CEU Course Title: Substations – Volume V – Circuit Interrupting Devices |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This 4-hour course is the fifth in a series of courses on the design of electrical substations. This volume covers circuit interrupting devices such as circuit breakers, circuit switchers, metal clad switchgear, and reclosers. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E473 |
| CEU Course Title: Substations – Volume VI – Voltage Regulators and Capacitors |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This 3-hour course is the sixth in a series of courses on the design of electrical substations. This volume covers voltage regulators and capacitors as they are used in substations. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E474 |
| CEU Course Title: Substations – Volume VII – Other Major Equipment |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: This 5-hour course is the seventh in a series of courses on the design of electrical substations. This volume covers non-oil filled substation equipment that is used in substations. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E475 |
| CEU Course Title: Substations – Volume VIII – Site and Foundation Design |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: This 5-hour course is one of a series of courses on the design of electrical substations. This course covers the design issues related to site design and preparation and the design of foundations for the substation structures. Control house design issues are also discussed. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E476 |
| CEU Course Title: Substations – Volume IX – Structures |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This 3-hour course is the ninth in a series of courses on the design of electrical substations. This course is a brief introduction to the structural design factors for substations. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E477 |
| CEU Course Title: Substations – Volume X – Grounding |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This 4-hour course is the tenth in a series of courses on the design of electrical substations. This volume covers the design of the ground grid and discusses methods to protect the ground grid from corrosion. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E478 |
| CEU Course Title: Substations – Volume XI – Relaying |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: This 5-hour course is the eleventh in a series of courses on the design of electrical substations. This volume covers the operation and application of protective relays and relaying schemes for substations. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E479 |
| CEU Course Title: Substations – Volume XII – Auxiliary Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This 4-hour course is the twelfth in a series of courses on the design of electrical substations. This volume covers auxiliary systems which includes AC auxiliary systems, DC auxiliary systems, substation automation, and substation communications. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E480 |
| CEU Course Title: Substations – Volume XIII – Insulated Cables & Raceways |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This 3-hour course is the thirteenth and final course in a series of courses on the design of electrical substations. This volume covers insulated cables and raceways. Both 600 volt and primary voltage cables are discussed. Numerous forms of raceways are covered including direct bury, duct banks, trench raceways, and overhead raceways. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E482 |
| CEU Course Title: Networking for Introverts |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Learn a foolproof formula for expanding your network and finding new opportunities – all without the need of Xanex! How can you expand your opportunities to increases your income, develop new ventures, and enjoy your work to a greater level. One thing has ALWAYS worked – expanding your network. But if you are like me, networking sounds like a painful process carried out by phony people pretending to be friends with others. That is what I thought. And I hated the idea. Then I learned the formula. This is not a course on how to go to meetings, look people in the eye, and shake hands. Nor is this about how to setup your LinkedIn profile. We are talking taking this to a new level and doing so without changing your personality. You can be who you are and win in networking. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E483 |
| CEU Course Title: Calculating Nonlinear Power |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: In recent decades the increasing capabilities of thyristors has contributed to an ever expanding variety of new and popular electrical devices. Along with this use of thyristors there has been a widespread introduction of harmonics and nonlinear currents into electrical circuits. These harmonic currents cause distortions in the shape of currents and deviations from the preferred sinusoidal profile. At times there is a need to quantify the power associated with these nonlinear currents. Many wattmeters and watt-hour meters will not accurately measure power in a nonlinear circuit, so there is need at times for the computation of nonlinear power. In linear circuits the voltages and currents may be readily described by sine wave functions. The computation of power is straightforward when the voltages and currents are in the shape of a sine wave. Not so in nonlinear circuits. This course outlines a method of calculating the power of nonlinear circuits. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E484 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Switchgear for Auxiliary Power Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This publication contains guidance for operation, maintenance and repair of switchgear in auxiliary electric power generating and distribution systems. Discussed are relays, instrumentation, transfer switches, regulators, and both low and medium voltage elements. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E485 |
| CEU Course Title: Basic Reliability Analysis of Electrical Power Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Reliability is most often expressed as the frequency of interruptions and expected number of hours of interruptions during one year of system operation. A reliability index is the probability that a device will function without failure over a specified time period. This probability is determined by equipment maintenance requirements and failure rates. Using probability and statistical analyses, the reliability of a power system can be studied in depth with digital computer programs. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E486 |
| CEU Course Title: Grounding System Theory and Practice |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This course provides an introduction to grounding system design. This course is suitable for electrical engineers with a desire to understand the fundamentals of grounding practices and safety issues related to grounding design. Upon successful completion engineers will be able to address various grounding problems, understand how grounding systems are modelled and how step and touch voltages are calculated. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E487 |
| CEU Course Title: Harmonic Analysis Basics |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: This course provides an introduction to harmonic theory. This course is suitable for electrical engineers with a desire to understand the fundamentals of harmonic phenomena and power quality in general. Upon successful completion engineers will be able to address various power quality phenomena, understand how electrical systems are modelled for the purpose of harmonic calculations and how harmonic filters are sized. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E488 |
| CEU Course Title: Introduction to Motor Starting Analysis |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: The starting current of most AC motors is several times normal full load current. Both synchronous and induction motors can draw five to ten times full load current when starting them across the line. Motor-starting torque varies directly as the square of the applied voltage. If the terminal voltage drop is excessive, the motor may not have enough starting torque to accelerate up to running speed. Running motors may stall from excessive voltage drops, or under-voltage relays may operate. In addition, if the motors are started frequently, the voltage dip at the source may cause objectionable flicker in the lighting system. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E489 |
| CEU Course Title: Introduction to Protective Device Coordination Analysis |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: The objective of a protection scheme in a power system is to minimize hazards to personnel and equipment while allowing the least disruption of power service. Coordination studies are required to select or verify the clearing characteristics of devices such as fuses, circuit breakers, and relays used in the protection scheme. These studies are also needed to determine the protective device settings that will provide selective fault isolation. In a properly coordinated system, a fault results in interruption of only the minimum amount of equipment necessary to isolate the faulted portion of the system. The power supply to loads in the remainder of the system is maintained. The goal is to achieve an optimum balance between equipment protection and selective fault isolation that is consistent with the operating requirements of the overall power system.
Short-circuit calculations are a prerequisite for a coordination study. Short-circuit results establish minimum and maximum current levels at which coordination must be achieved and which aid in setting or selecting the devices for adequate protection. Traditionally, the coordination study has been performed graphically by manually plotting time-current operating characteristics of fuses, circuit breaker trip devices, and relays, along with conductor and transformer damage curves—all in series from the fault location to the source.
This course reviews the subject of protective device coordination in a very structured fashion. First, modelling technique is shown for a generic power system, protective relays are modelled in details and relay settings are determined based on short circuit current calculations. A detailed explanation of modelling and calculation procedure is offered. Explained techniques can be implemented in any commercial power system software package.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E490 |
| CEU Course Title: Introduction to Short Circuit Current Calculations |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: This course presents the subject of short-circuit studies in a very structured fashion. First, a simple equivalent circuit is developed for a generic power system, system impedances are recalculated to common base and fault are calculated at various locations throughout the system. A detailed explanation is offered for calculation of three phase faults. Explained techniques can be also verified by any commercial power system software package. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E491 |
| CEU Course Title: Power System Transient Stability Study Fundamentals |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: The ability of a power system, containing two or more synchronous machines, to continue to operate after a change occurs on the system is a measure of its stability. The stability problem takes two forms: steady-state and transient. Steady-state stability may be defined as the ability of a power system to maintain synchronism between machines within the system following relatively slow load changes. Transient stability is the ability of the system to remain in synchronism under transient conditions, i.e., faults, switching operations, etc. In an industrial power system, stability may involve the power company system and one or more in-plant generators or synchronous motors. Contingencies, such as load rejection, sudden loss of a generator or utility tie, starting of large motors or faults (and their duration), have a direct impact on system stability. Load-shedding schemes and critical fault-clearing times can be determined in order to select the proper settings for protective relays.
These types of studies are probably the single most complex ones done on a power system. A simulation will include synchronous generator models with their controls, i.e., voltage regulators, excitation systems, and governors. Motors are sometimes represented by their dynamic characteristics as are static var compensators and protective relays.
This course reviews the subject of transient stability calculations in a very structured fashion. First, modelling technique is shown for a generic power system, dynamic equipment is modelled in details and calculations are performed for selected disturbances throughout the system. A detailed explanation of modelling and calculation procedure is offered. Explained techniques can be implemented in any commercial power system software package.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E492 |
| CEU Course Title: Practical Power Cable Ampacity Analysis |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Cable ampacity studies calculate the current-carrying capacity (ampacity) of power cables in underground or above ground installations. This ampacity is determined by the maximum allowable conductor temperature. In turn, this temperature is dependent on the losses in the cable, both I2R and dielectric, and thermal coupling between heat-producing components and ambient temperature. The ampacity calculations are extremely complex. This is due to many considerations, some examples of which are heat transfer through the cable insulation and sheath, and, in the case of underground installations, heat transfer to duct or soil as well as from duct bank to soil. Other considerations include the effects of losses caused by proximity and skin effects. In addition, depending on the installation, the cable-shielding system may introduce additional losses. The analysis involves the application of thermal equivalents of Ohm’s and Kirchoff’s laws to a thermal circuit. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E493 |
| CEU Course Title: Switching Transients Analysis Fundamentals |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Switching transients severe enough to cause problems in industrial power systems are most often associated with inadequate or malfunctioning breakers or switches and the switching of capacitor banks and other frequently switched loads. The arc furnace system is most frequently studied because of its high frequency of switching and the related use of capacitor banks. By properly using digital computer programs these problems can be detected early in the design stage. In addition to these types of switching transient problems, digital computer programs can be used to analyse other system anomalies such as lightning arrester operation. This course begins with a discussion of the switching transient phenomena, describes root causes and explains system operation is affected. A detailed explanation of modelling and calculation procedure is offered. Selection and sizing of surge arrester is covered in details. Explained techniques can be implemented in any commercial power system software package. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E494 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Prime Movers for Auxiliary Power Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This publication contains guidance for operation, maintenance and repair of prime movers in auxiliary electric power generating systems. Discussion includes the most common prime movers: diesel engines and gas turbine engines. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E495 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Lightning and Static Electricity Protection |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This publication provides technical guidance and design requirements for static electricity protection, and lightning protection systems and related grounding for facilities and other structures. The information provided here may be utilized by electrical engineers in the development of the plans, specifications and calculations, and may serve as the minimum electrical design requirements. Project conditions may dictate the need for a design that exceeds these minimum requirements. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E496 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Operation and Maintenance of Auxiliary Power Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This publication provides technical guidance and design requirements for operation and maintenance of auxiliary electric power systems. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E497 |
| CEU Course Title: Industrial Communications and Control Protocols |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This course provides key details on some protocols, or digital communications schemes, that are widely-used in plant and industrial applications. It explains why protocols are so useful, and aims to reduce readers' confusion about a complex topic. It discusses the components that make up reliable communications networks. It stresses how reliable communications and control depends on reliable networks. And it describes how different protocols are used for different uses. The course will be most helpful to those who use Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Distributed Control Systems (DCSs), or those who interact with people who set-up or maintain such equipment. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E498 |
| CEU Course Title: Electric Tariffs |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: The course treats tariffs for electrical service. Frequently, customers of an electric service form the conclusion that an electric service is needed and, essentially, the monthly billing is what it is. In other words, many persons tend to believe that little or nothing can be done to reduce the billings. Very often this is a serious error since, more and more, there are options available that can be pursued to reduce the billings. First, the tariffs typically applied by utilities should be understood. Only then may consideration be given to the possible courses of action that may be taken to reduce some of the charges that comprise the monthly billings. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E499 |
| CEU Course Title: Protection of Low Voltage Circuits |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: This course treats protection of circuits under 1000 VAC which, for the purposes of this course, are considered low voltage. Circuit protection, in general, is considered important for the dual purpose of safeguarding property and protecting personnel from injury or death. An important function of circuit protection is to guard against moderately elevated temperatures which can over time deteriorate insulation. Another, and equally important function of circuit protection, is to interrupt the high levels of current that occur during a short circuit condition. In some applications OCPD coordination is an added criteria. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E500 |
| CEU Course Title: Digital Logic Design: Combinational Logic |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: Digital circuits have been incorporated into everyday life. Life would definitely be different without their existence. Digital logic is the fundamental basics of computer design. This course will explain some of the fundamental building blocks of logic design. This course is intended to be a review of the basics of digital logic starting with the binary numbering system, hexadecimal numbering system, logic gates, and logic circuits. This course will go over the basic logic gates, adders, decoders, encoders, multiplexers, and demultiplexers. This course has a lot of sample problems and teaches by showing examples. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E501 |
| CEU Course Title: Wind Energy Project Analysis |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This course provides an introduction to wind project analysis. This course is suitable for electrical and mechanical engineers with a desire to understand the fundamentals of wind project analysis that are used at early project stages. Upon successful completion engineers will be able to address various problems related to technical aspects of wind project analyses, understand how wind turbine systems are evaluated and how to determine if the project is feasible. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E502 |
| CEU Course Title: Small Hydro Project Analysis |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This course provides an introduction to small hydro project analysis. This course is suitable for electrical and mechanical engineers with a desire to understand the fundamentals and basic principles of small hydro project analyses. Upon successful completion engineers will be able to address various engineering problems, understand key differences between various equipment types and become familiar with key terms and definitions that are commonly used for small hydro project planning. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E503 |
| CEU Course Title: Photovoltaic Project Analysis |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This course provides an introduction to photovoltaic project analysis. This course is suitable for electrical and mechanical engineers with a desire to understand the fundamentals of photovoltaic project technical and commercial analysis. Upon successful completion engineers will be able to address key photovoltaic principles and definitions, understand how photovoltaic systems are sized and installed, key differences between them and particular aspects that are of key importance at project feasibility stage. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E504 |
| CEU Course Title: Biomass Heating Project Analysis |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This course provides an introduction to biomass heating project analysis. This course is suitable for electrical and mechanical engineers with a desire to understand the fundamentals of biomass heating project assessment and key industry terms. Upon successful completion engineers will be able to address various biomass heating project aspects, understand how to determine and model numerical models and how to conduct basic prefeasibility stage calculations. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E505 |
| CEU Course Title: Solar Air Heating Project Analysis |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This course provides an introduction to solar air heating project analysis. This course is suitable for electrical and mechanical engineers with a desire to understand the fundamentals of solar air heating and important issues related to proper solar air heating design. Upon successful completion engineers will be able to address various solar air heating terms, understand how solar air heating systems are modeled and how key parameters are calculated. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E506 |
| CEU Course Title: Solar Water Heating Project Analysis |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: This course provides an introduction to solar water heating project analysis. This course is suitable for electrical and mechanical engineers with a desire to understand the fundamentals of solar water heating practices and issues that may be related to project evaluation and implementation. Upon successful completion engineers will be able to address various solar water heating terms and definitions, understand how solar water heating projects are modeled and how project feasibility is assessed. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E507 |
| CEU Course Title: Passive Solar Heating Project Analysis |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This course provides an introduction to passive solar heating project analysis. This course is suitable for electrical and mechanical engineers with a desire to understand passive solar heating fundamentals and various aspects related to its design. Upon successful completion engineers will be able to address various terms and definitions, understand how passive solar heating projects are modeled and how critical parameters are calculated. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E508 |
| CEU Course Title: Ground Source Heat Pump Project Analysis |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 7 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 7 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.7 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 7 LU |
| Online Course Price: $179 |
| PDH Course Description: This course provides an introduction to ground source heat pump project analysis. This course is suitable for electrical and mechanical engineers with a desire to understand the fundamentals of ground source heat pump project analysis and issues that are important for successful project implementation. Upon successful completion engineers will be able to address various ground source heat pump problems, understand how systems are selected and sized and how calculations are completed. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E509 |
| CEU Course Title: Modular Datacenter Security Room Assembly Processes |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This course is a basic introduction for Modular Datacenter Security Room Assembly Processes, which is a section of the Cabling Technology that deals with the science that applies and develops Construction Processes in the Modular Datacenters Security Rooms. This guide provides insight and direction for the proper construction of Modular Datacenter. Datacenters seldom meet the operational and capacity requirements of their initial designs. The principal goals in datacenter design are flexibility and scalability, which involve site location, building, floor layout, electrical system design, mechanical design and modularity. The advent of new technologies, such as blade servers, that require substantial incremental power and cooling capacity; the pressure to consolidate multiple data centers into fewer locations; the need for incremental space; changes in operational procedures; and potential changes in safety and security regulations converge to impose constant facilities changes on the modern datacenter. The overarching rule in data center facilities is to design for flexibility and scalability. This rule embraces several key principles in the site location, building selection, floor layout, electrical system design, mechanical design, and the concept of modularity that enables the datacenter facility to change and adapt as needed, with minimum renovation and change to basic building systems. The objective of this course is to show the specific guidelines on achieving a high level of flexibility and scalability in the data center. These best practices address site location, building, and principles in the design and provisioning of critical facilities systems. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E510 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Generator Voltage, Station Service and Control Systems for Hydroelectric Power Plants |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course will introduce you to the generator-voltage system for hydroelectric power plants, which includes the leads and associated equipment between the generator terminals and the low-voltage terminals of the GSU transformers, and between the neutral leads of the generator and the power plant grounding system. The equipment generally associated with the generator-voltage system includes switchgear; instrument transformers for metering, relaying, and generator excitation systems; neutral grounding equipment; and surge protection equipment. The equipment is classified as medium-voltage equipment. This course also discusses the station service and control systems for hydroelectric power plants. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: E512 |
| CEU Course Title: Solar and Fuel Cells Technology |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: This course is a basic introduction for Solar Energy & Fuel Cells Technology that is a brand new section of technology, which develops techniques of ever-evolving technologies such as, solar heating, photovoltaics, solar thermal energy, and can be mixed with fuel cells, which can convert chemical energy from a fuel into electricity, through a chemical reaction of positively charged hydrogen ions.
Renewable energy sources, such as, solar, wind, tidal, hydro, biomass, and geothermal have become significant sectors of the energy market. While the average capacity of renewable energy sources was only 7% in 2010, most new capacity installations have been with renewables. Hydrogen power fuel cell systems, are converted generally from water and natural gas. The hydrogen is used to run the four fuel cell and produce electricity, also turning potential waste into usable energy. Most solar cells uses silicon based semiconductors to generate electricity from the sun. According to researchers, when using nanowires solar cells, are necessary ten thousand less of the precious gallium phosphide material, than in cells with a flat surface. Thus, solar panels and fuel cells technologies have been mixed, giving a broad concept and applied to any automated systems such as, water heating, process heat generation, spacecraft, buildings, handheld calculators, laptops, etc. Manufacturing fuel cells are also used individually for buildings, vehicles, submarine and thousands of other applications. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: F101 |
| CEU Course Title: Personal Protective and Life Saving Equipment |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $9 |
| PDH Course Description: This one hour course is intended to provide a general overview of personal protective and life saving equipment for anyone engaged in the construction activities. The course material is primarily based on Subpart E of OSHA Regulation 1926 - Safety and Health Regulations for Construction. Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers are discussed. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: F102W |
| CEU Course Title: OSHA Safety Standards for Steel Erection (Live Webinar)PE |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $110 |
| PDH Course Description: The new OSHA Safety Standards for Steel Erection (Final Rules) went into effect on January 18, 2002. This course highlights the primary impact of the new OSHA Safety Standards for Steel Erection on the design practice of structural engineers and architects. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: F103 |
| CEU Course Title: Design of Commercial / Industrial Guardrail Systems for Fall Protection |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This 2-hour course will introduce you to the principles of designing or evaluating guardrail systems in commercial / industrial applications for fall protection. The design of a simple guardrail system has become more complicated as there is no single guardrail design that will work for all situations. There are different functional Code requirements depending upon the local jurisdiction and the design engineer must interpret the latest version of these regulations and Codes and apply them to specific applications. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G101 |
| CEU Course Title: ADA Standards for Accessible Design |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $145 |
| PDH Course Description: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal civil rights law intended to protect qualified persons with disabilities from discrimination in employment, government services and programs, transportation, public accommodations, and telecommunications. The ADA covers a wide range of legal and regulatory issues with regard to Americans with disabilities. This course will focus on the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, with which engineers and architects need to comply when working on new constructions or alterations of existing structures. The ADA Accessibility Design Guidelines include general instructions and definitions as well as technical specifications and requirements on elements and spaces. Specific requirements for restaurants, cafeterias, medical facilities, business facilities, lodging facilities, libraries and transportation facilities are also discussed in the ADA Accessibility Design Guidelines. It is very important for engineers and architects to get familiar with the guidelines. In some states, professional engineers who design buildings are required to have certain professional development hours (PDH) in ADA Accessibility Design Guidelines for their PE renewals. This course also includes This course also includes 2010 ADA Checklist for Existing Facilities prepared by the New England ADA Center. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G101A |
| CEU Course Title: ADA Standards for Accessible DesignAIA HSW |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal civil rights law intended to protect qualified persons with disabilities from discrimination in employment, government services and programs, transportation, public accommodations, and telecommunications. The ADA covers a wide range of legal and regulatory issues with regard to Americans with disabilities. This course will focus on the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, with which engineers and architects need to comply when working on new constructions or alterations of existing structures. The ADA Accessibility Design Guidelines include general instructions and definitions as well as technical specifications and requirements on elements and spaces. Specific requirements for restaurants, cafeterias, medical facilities, business facilities, lodging facilities, libraries and transportation facilities are also discussed in the ADA Accessibility Design Guidelines. It is very important for engineers and architects to get familiar with the guidelines. In some states, professional engineers who design buildings are required to have certain professional development hours (PDH) in ADA Accessibility Design Guidelines for their PE renewals. This course also includes This course also includes 2010 ADA Checklist for Existing Facilities prepared by the New England ADA Center. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G103 |
| CEU Course Title: Strategies to Collect Prompt Payment for the Work Performed |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course will alert the reader of the tactics that are commonly used to deny and delay payment to the contractor. The course discusses strategies for achieving prompt payment for the work performed. By being prepared and anticipating the mechanisms the owner will employ to cheat the contractor and countering them with successful tactics will greatly improve the chances of being paid on time and in full.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course
If you are registered as a Professional Surveyors or Mappers in the state of Missouri, you need to take this course under Course G103D in Surveying & Mapping Category. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G103A |
| CEU Course Title: Strategies to Collect Prompt Payment for the Work PerformedAIA |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course will alert the reader of the tactics that are commonly used to deny and delay payment to the contractor. The course discusses strategies for achieving prompt payment for the work performed. By being prepared and anticipating the mechanisms the owner will employ to cheat the contractor and countering them with successful tactics will greatly improve the chances of being paid on time and in full.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course.
This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G103D |
| CEU Course Title: Strategies to Collect Prompt Payment for the Work PerformedMO PLS Board Approved Course |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course will alert the reader of the tactics that are commonly used to deny and delay payment to the contractor. The course discusses strategies for achieving prompt payment for the work performed. By being prepared and anticipating the mechanisms the owner will employ to cheat the contractor and countering them with successful tactics will greatly improve the chances of being paid on time and in full.
This PDH online course is approved by Missouri PELS Board. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G106 |
| CEU Course Title: Understanding the Geotechnical Report as an Engineering and Construction Reference |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: The Geotechnical report provides critical and vital information for the owner, architect, design engineer, and the contractor to use and evaluate. This course introduces the student to the many components that make up a through geotechnical report. The various observations and tests are explained so that an inference to the ground properties can be achieved. The geotechnical report is a complex scientific document that can be confusing to even highly experienced people. Owners, architects, engineers, and contractors must be able to understand the implications of the reports in order to achieve an on time, on budget and failure free project. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G106A |
| CEU Course Title: Understanding the Geotechnical Report as an Engineering and Construction ReferenceAIA HSW |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: The Geotechnical report provides critical and vital information for the owner, architect, design engineer, and the contractor to use and evaluate. This course introduces the student to the many components that make up a through geotechnical report. The various observations and tests are explained so that an inference to the ground properties can be achieved. The geotechnical report is a complex scientific document that can be confusing to even highly experienced people. Owners, architects, engineers, and contractors must be able to understand the implications of the reports in order to achieve an on time, on budget and failure free project. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G107 |
| CEU Course Title: Engineering Design Using Excel Worksheet |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: The Engineering Design Using Excel Worksheet course is written to introduce the reader to the many advantages of computer design procedures. The goal of this course is to show the reader that computer design is easily done by the same methods that manual design employs. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G108 |
| CEU Course Title: Bidding: Understanding the Process and Successful Strategies |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: The purpose of this course is to explain all the effort that goes into the tendering of successful construction proposals. It offers suggestions on bidding strategies and how to prepare for bid closing day. Another goal of this course is to convince the reader that bidding should be an honest and ethical endeavor. The course explains why it is important to know when, where, which projects, who to bid to, and how much to bid. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G108A |
| CEU Course Title: Bidding: Understanding the Process and Successful StrategiesAIA |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: The purpose of this course is to explain all the effort that goes into the tendering of successful construction proposals. It offers suggestions on bidding strategies and how to prepare for bid closing day. Another goal of this course is to convince the reader that bidding should be an honest and ethical endeavor. The course explains why it is important to know when, where, which projects, who to bid to, and how much to bid. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G109 |
| CEU Course Title: Practical Dynamic Analysis and Design for Engineers and Architects |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: Computer-assisted dynamic analysis has slowly but steadily won a foothold in the typical design office environment. This was primarily achieved due to the affordability of such software and the convenience of graphical user interfaces that have helped turn input data preparation and outputs presentations as routine exercises. This course introduces engineers and architects to the fundamental concepts in dynamic analysis and design that have to be well understood before a dynamic analysis is done on structures using "black-box" software tools. This course covers a discussion on the response spectra analysis and eigenvalue analysis with particular emphasis on how to interpret results from such analysis. Common pitfalls encountered in applying results from such analysis to design are discussed at length. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G110 |
| CEU Course Title: Soil Slope Stability Analysis Using the Friction Circle Method Programmed in EXCEL |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: The purpose of this course is to show the reader that slope stability design by friction circle theory can be easily and accurately calculated by PC computer using EXCEL worksheets. This powerful program can solve in seconds which used to take days or weeks to calculate by hand. The reader will be able to readily design both safe and economical excavation solutions. In today's competitive construction market it is crucial to be able to design the steepest possible stable temporary excavation slopes. With crew and public safety a first priority, the designer cannot afford to rely on guesses and hope to be correct. OSHA offers guidelines that are so ultraconservative as to be considered impractical and the classification subject to opinion. With this program tool in hand the slope designer can instill confidence in crews, engineers, inspectors and owners, and satisfy OSHA requirements. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G111 |
| CEU Course Title: Trench and Excavation Support Options and Excavation Slope Design |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: The purpose of this course is to show the reader the importance of considering the various options of excavation and trench support methods. Safety, site, ground condition, and obstruction constraints influence the selection of any excavation support method. The cost difference between the various methods in any given application can be huge. Selecting the safe and most economical excavation support method is critical to winning and completing successful projects. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G113 |
| CEU Course Title: Design Loads and Construction of Tremie Sealed Cofferdams |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: The purpose of this course is to show that cofferdam construction is a complex process of design and construction through a series of stages. The designer must consider a number of forces than just the hydrostatic water loading. The student will have a better understanding of the design and construction process involved in building tremie sealed cofferdam in open water. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G114 |
| CEU Course Title: Board Rules for Practicing Engineering |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $35 |
| PDH Course Description: Besides meeting specific requirements, such as education, experience, and examination, an engineer must get familiar with the Board Rules in order to practice engineering in any state. While the Rules do vary from state to state, the basic requirements for the qualifications and the professional conduct are very similar throughout the United States. In this course, the student is required to study the Model Rules published by National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying. The Rules of many state boards for professional engineers are very similar to the NCEES Model Rules. By studying the Model Rules, students will gain a better undertanding of the background of their state board rules. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.
* Note: This course cannot be used to satisfy Florida’s 4-PDH requirement in Florida Board Laws & Rules. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G115 |
| CEU Course Title: Board Rules for Practicing Land Surveying |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $35 |
| PDH Course Description: As a professional land surveyor, the licensee shall at all times recognize the primary obligation to protect the safety, health, property and welfare of the public. The purpose of this course is to get familiar with the rules and regulations for practicing land surveying. At the conclusion of this course, the student will have a better understanding of the rules of professional conduct, continuing education requirements and other regulatory provisions contained in the Model Rules of National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (the Rules). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.
* Note: This course cannot be used to satisfy Florida’s 4-PDH requirement in Florida Board Laws & Rules. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G115D |
| CEU Course Title: Board's Rules for Practicing Land SurveyingMO PLS Board Approved Course |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: As a professional land surveyor, the licensee shall at all times recognize the primary obligation to protect the safety, health, property and welfare of the public. The purpose of this course is to get familiar with the rules and regulations for practicing land surveying. At the conclusion of this course, the student will have a better understanding of the rules of professional conduct, continuing education requirements and other regulatory provisions contained in the Model Rules of National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (the Rules). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. This PDH online course is approved by Missouri PELS Board. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G116 |
| CEU Course Title: What Do Engineers & Architects Need to Know about New OSHA Safety Standards for Steel Erection? |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: The new OSHA Safety Standards for Steel Erection (Final Rules) went into effect on January 18, 2002. This course highlights the primary impact of the new OSHA Safety Standards for Steel Erection on the design practice of structural engineers and architects. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G116A |
| CEU Course Title: What Do Engineers & Architects Need to Know about New OSHA Safety Standards for Steel Erection? AIA HSW |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: The new OSHA Safety Standards for Steel Erection (Final Rules) went into effect on January 18, 2002. This course highlights the primary impact of the new OSHA Safety Standards for Steel Erection on the design practice of structural engineers and architects. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G119 |
| CEU Course Title: An Overview of OSHA's Process Safety Management Standard |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course provides the user with an overview of the OSHA PSM (1910.119) standard which governs the management of processes involving highly hazardous chemicals. The course will show the conditions that will trigger compliance to the PSM standard and give a brief description of the specific elements (or requirements) of the standard. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G120 |
| CEU Course Title: Preparing for and Taking the Professional Engineering Exam |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course is designed to help the aspiring engineer pass the PE exam. Only about 50% of the attempts to pass the exam are successful. All of the applicants are graduate engineers, but that is not good enough. The test is designed to be a serious challenge. The engineering professions demand high standards of excellence. The PE exam is one of the most difficult hurdles an engineer will encounter. The only way to have a reasonable chance to pass the test is to properly and thoroughly prepare. This course shows how to prepare for the exam and offers time saving and simplifying techniques that can be used while taking the exam. The author’s specialty is Civil engineering, so the examples are structural. However, the need to prepare and apply sound engineering principle is universal to all engineering professions. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G125 |
| CEU Course Title: Understanding Firewall Basics |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: This course will provide the user with a general understanding of the different types of firewalls. Four types of firewalls are discussed and include a firewall, a standard firewall, fire barriers and fire partitions. Openings and penetrations in firewalls are also discussed. Closing mechanisms associated with firewall openings and penetrations are also described. This course will delineate the differences in both the design and ratings of the four major types of firewalls. Recommendations concerning the construction requirements of firewalls and the restrictions on openings and penetrations in firewalls are provided. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G125A |
| CEU Course Title: Understanding Firewall BasicsAIA HSW |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: This course will provide the user with a general understanding of the different types of firewalls. Four types of firewalls are discussed and include a firewall, a standard firewall, fire barriers and fire partitions. Openings and penetrations in firewalls are also discussed. Closing mechanisms associated with firewall openings and penetrations are also described. This course will delineate the differences in both the design and ratings of the four major types of firewalls. Recommendations concerning the construction requirements of firewalls and the restrictions on openings and penetrations in firewalls are provided.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G126 |
| CEU Course Title: What Do Engineers and Architects Need to Know about the Americans with Disabilities Act? |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal civil rights law intended to protect qualified persons with disabilities from discrimination in employment, government services and programs, transportation, public accommodations, and telecommunications. The ADA covers a wide range of legal and regulatory issues with regard to Americans with disabilities. This course will focus on the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, with which engineers and architects need to comply when working on new constructions or alterations of existing structures. The ADA Accessibility Design Guidelines include general instructions and definitions as well as technical specifications and requirements on elements and spaces. Specific requirements for restaurants, cafeterias, medical facilities, business facilities, lodging facilities, libraries and transportation facilities are also discussed in the ADA Accessibility Design Guidelines. It is very important for engineers and architects to get familiar with the guidelines. In some states, professional engineers who design buildings are required to have certain professional development hours (PDH) in ADA Accessibility Design Guidelines for their PE renewals.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G126A |
| CEU Course Title: What Do Engineers and Architects Need to Know about the Americans with Disabilities Act?AIA HSW |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal civil rights law intended to protect qualified persons with disabilities from discrimination in employment, government services and programs, transportation, public accommodations, and telecommunications. The ADA covers a wide range of legal and regulatory issues with regard to Americans with disabilities. This course will focus on the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, with which engineers and architects need to comply when working on new constructions or alterations of existing structures. The ADA Accessibility Design Guidelines include general instructions and definitions as well as technical specifications and requirements on elements and spaces. Specific requirements for restaurants, cafeterias, medical facilities, business facilities, lodging facilities, libraries and transportation facilities are also discussed in the ADA Accessibility Design Guidelines. It is very important for engineers and architects to get familiar with the guidelines. In some states, professional engineers who design buildings are required to have certain professional development hours (PDH) in ADA Accessibility Design Guidelines for their PE renewals.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G127 |
| CEU Course Title: Process Equipment Cost Estimating By Ratio And Proportion |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: Even with the advent of sophisticated estimating software it is sometimes
simply easier to manually approximate an equipment cost. Moreover, while
there may be sophisticated software available to generate accurate cost
estimates, we should never lose sight of the importance of understanding
the basis for costs. We should never let computer output cloud simple
estimating judgment. It is novel to be armed with simple, quick, easy to understand techniques to arrive at approximate equipment costs. That is the subject of this course. The equipment cost estimating methods that will be outlined are suitable for use with preliminary and budget estimates. This course includes a True-False quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G129 |
| CEU Course Title: The Engineer in the Courts |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
PDH Course Description: Engineers working as a technical consultant and/or expert witness in the legal environment must function as educators, evaluators, and investigators in a manner that appropriately supports the distinct needs of their client/employer. (And, client/employer requirements will differ depending upon whether the client/employer is the plaintiff, the defense, or the court itself.) Beginning as a technical consultant and/or expert witness requires
b) a fee schedule, billing philosophy, and a mechanism for billing if serving as a consultant, c) a philosophy on note taking, and d) a philosophy on how files will be maintained.
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| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G129A |
| CEU Course Title: The Architect as a Consultant/Expert Witness AIA |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: Architects working as a consultant and/or expert witness in the legal environment must function as an educator, evaluator, and investigator in a manner that appropriately supports the distinct needs of the client/employer. (And, client/employer requirements will differ depending upon whether the client/employer is the plaintiff, the defense, or the court itself.) Beginning as a consultant and/or expert witness requires (1) a knowledge of both the law regulating the practice of engineering and the Canons of Practice and (2) the development of a) a detailed resume that includes pertinent credentials; b) a fee schedule, billing philosophy, and a mechanism for billing if serving as a consultant; c) a philosophy on note taking; and d) a philosophy on how files will be maintained. When a case is acquired, the consultant/expert witness must (1) establish a procedure with the client/employer for the filing of reports; (2) review case documents (i.e. the complaint, charges, interrogatories and interrogatory responses, depositions, reports, and pictures); (3) review all applicable codes, regulations, and standards; and (4) examine all evidence related to the case. Testimony in the form of a deposition provides the consultant/expert witness with a unique opportunity to offer professional opinions related to the case in the absence of a judge and jury - hence an ability to "partially control" the proceedings. Testimony before a jury requires that the consultant/expert witness display the best characteristics of a professional thespian. This course is addressed to (1) the architect interested in becoming a consultant and/or expert witness for the legal profession, (2) the architect just getting started as a consultant/expert witness for the legal profession, and (3) the architect in industry assigned, as a company employee, to assist company attorneys in litigation. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G130 |
| CEU Course Title: MFL Firewalls |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This course provides a synopsis of the FM guidelines and design criteria for MFL walls. The user will be provided with a general understanding of the design requirements for each of the different types of MFL firewalls as preparation for understanding and implementing the FM Loss Prevention Data publications required for the design of MFL walls. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G130A |
| CEU Course Title: MFL FirewallsAIA HSW |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This course provides a synopsis of the FM guidelines and design criteria for MFL walls. The user will be provided with a general understanding of the design requirements for each of the different types of MFL firewalls as preparation for understanding and implementing the FM Loss Prevention Data publications required for the design of MFL walls. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G133 |
| CEU Course Title: Intellectual Property Issues for Architects, Engineers & Surveyors |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $35 |
| PDH Course Description: The course is a compilation of subjects, definitions, and personal interpretations of issues dealing with intellectual property. After a generalized introduction, the scope narrows to those aspects of intellectual property that will be of particular interest to Architects, Engineers, and Surveyors. A course of this length cannot possibly cover every aspect of intellectual property in detail, but the basics will be received by the student. The course does not address the significant issues dealing with current copyright law that derives from relatively recent technological developments such as digitization and download of information via the computer/internet.
This course contains the opinions and ideas of its author. It is intended to provide helpful and informative material on the subject matter covered. It is presented with the understanding that the author is not engaged in rendering legal or, in regards to this course, other professional services. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the student is encouraged to consult appropriate counsel for advice specific to his or her individual circumstance. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G133A |
| CEU Course Title: Intellectual Property Issues for Architects, Engineers & SurveyorsAIA |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: The course is a compilation of subjects, definitions, and personal interpretations of issues dealing with intellectual property. After a generalized introduction, the scope narrows to those aspects of intellectual property that will be of particular interest to Architects, Engineers, and Surveyors. A course of this length cannot possibly cover every aspect of intellectual property in detail, but the basics will be received by the student. The course does not address the significant issues dealing with current copyright law that derives from relatively recent technological developments such as digitization and download of information via the computer/internet.
This course contains the opinions and ideas of its author. It is intended to provide helpful and informative material on the subject matter covered. It is presented with the understanding that the author is not engaged in rendering legal or, in regards to this course, other professional services. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the student is encouraged to consult appropriate counsel for advice specific to his or her individual circumstance. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end. This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G133F |
| CEU Course Title: Intellectual Property Issues for Architects, Engineers, & SurveyorsFL PLS Board Approved Course 6642 (General) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: The course is a compilation of subjects, definitions, and personal interpretations of issues dealing with intellectual property. After a generalized introduction, the scope narrows to those aspects of intellectual property that will be of particular interest to Architects, Engineers, and Surveyors. A course of this length cannot possibly cover every aspect of intellectual property in detail, but the basics will be received by the student. The course does not address the significant issues dealing with current copyright law that derives from relatively recent technological developments such as digitization and download of information via the computer/internet.
This course contains the opinions and ideas of its author. It is intended to provide helpful and informative material on the subject matter covered. It is presented with the understanding that the author is not engaged in rendering legal or, in regards to this course, other professional services. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the student is encouraged to consult appropriate counsel for advice specific to his or her individual circumstance. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G133M |
| CEU Course Title: Intellectual Property Issues for Architects, Engineers & SurveyorsVT LS Board Approved Course |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: The course is a compilation of subjects, definitions, and personal interpretations of issues dealing with intellectual property. After a generalized introduction, the scope narrows to those aspects of intellectual property that will be of particular interest to Architects, Engineers, and Surveyors. A course of this length cannot possibly cover every aspect of intellectual property in detail, but the basics will be received by the student. The course does not address the significant issues dealing with current copyright law that derives from relatively recent technological developments such as digitization and download of information via the computer/internet.
This course contains the opinions and ideas of its author. It is intended to provide helpful and informative material on the subject matter covered. It is presented with the understanding that the author is not engaged in rendering legal or, in regards to this course, other professional services. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the student is encouraged to consult appropriate counsel for advice specific to his or her individual circumstance. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G134 |
| CEU Course Title: North Carolina & International Fire Codes For Storage of Flammable & Combustible Liquids At Petroleum Facilities |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Fire codes and environmental regulations change constantly regarding the storage of Flammable & Combustible Liquids at Petroleum Marketeering Facilities. Many state building code agencies are now adopting the International Building Code (IBC) and International Fire Code (IFC) as a national code consensus takes hold. North Carolina has adopted the IBC effective January 1, 2002. To protect the motoring public and to enhance air quality, the NC Fire Code, IFC, US EPA and the NC Division of Air Quality has formulated regulations and codes regarding the storage of Petroleum. The NC State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors have also required that a Professional Engineer (PE) seal all plans regarding ASTs/USTs installations, piping, ancillary equipment upgrades, and vapor recovery system installations for further protection of the public and environment. . This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G135 |
| CEU Course Title: NABIE Standards of Practice for Building Inspections |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: The subject of independent, or third party, home/building inspections as a formalized method of information delivery has received increased interest in the last several years. Issues range from the qualifications, certification, and licensing of independent inspectors to proper conduct of these inspectors in the interaction with buyers and sellers of real property. This web-based course will assist Professional Engineers, Home Inspectors, and Building Code Enforcement Officials in becoming familiar with the NABIE and its programs and Standards of Practice. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G136 |
| CEU Course Title: NFPA Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code 58 Fire Safety Analysis Plan and O&M Instructions for Propane Storage Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: To safeguard propane installations, the NFPA and the US EPA have developed the FSA and O&M instructions that all-applicable propane facilities must comply within a certain time frame. In some states a licensed professional engineer must fully understand and prepare the FSA plan. The 2001 edition of the National Fire Protection Associations (NFPA) Pamphlet 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code requires a written Fire Safety Analysis (FSA) and written Operations & Maintenance Instructions. These requirements originated at the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Risk Management Program (RMP). The NFPA 58 requirements are much less restrictive than what the EPA originally proposed. The requirement for a written (FSA) for all tank installations over 4,000 gallons aggregate capacity becomes effective when your State adopts the 2001 edition NFPA 58, section 3.10, Fire Protection. New propane bulk plants and tank installations and for ASME tank installations on roofs, must complete an FSA before completion of the new facility. Also, a written FSA is required for all-existing bulk plants, tanks and roof installations by three years after the effective date of the code. In North Carolina, a professional engineer registered in North Carolina must prepare the FSA. Other guidelines for an alternative FSA come under the NC Department of Agriculture. The other RMP-like requirements are found in the new Chapter 11 of NFPA 58, Operations and Maintenance. This requires written procedures for safely conducting LP-Gas activities at bulk and industrial plants. Also, these procedures must be kept up to date. Similarly, maintenance procedures must be prepared and implemented. These must be made available to contractors coming on site to do maintenance. Be sure to look at NFPA 58, Appendix A, sections A.11.2.1 and A.11.2.2 for some guidance for what is expected in these procedures and what you may use to help you prepare them. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G137 |
| CEU Course Title: An Overview of Incident Investigation and Reporting |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This course provides the user with an overview of incident investigation. The motivation for this course is to outline a procedure of incident investigation that is objective and satisfies most regulatory requirements. Many incident investigations and reports are done with prejudice. Conclusions and recommendations are often predetermined to suit the goals of the investigators. This could occur intentionally or unintentionally. In this course an effort is made to present a means to minimize the bias that can enter an investigation. Also, an incident investigation procedure/format that is in general compliance with OSHA/EPA regulations is difficult to find. One can usually obtain from OSHA or EPA an outline for an investigation procedure. These usually do not have much practical value in that they are usually for a specific regulation or simply outline the procedure that OSHA or EPA agents should use for their own investigations. Most facilities must comply with multiple investigation/reporting requirements as listed in various OSHA and EPA regulations. This course outlines a general procedure designed to comply with most OSHA and EPA regulations. It is not possible to ensure compliance with ALL regulations; however, by following the guidelines in this course one should be able to minimize repeat investigations and reports. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G138 |
| CEU Course Title: ICC ANSI A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $145 |
| PDH Course Description: Almost everyone will experience disabilities at some point during his/her life. The ICC ANSI A117.1, a national standard, is the cornerstone of U.S. accessibility standards development. It provides details, dimensions, and specifications to help design professionals develop their plans so that the buildings and facilities will offer unobstructed entry and ease of use to all users with disabilities (barrier-free design). This course is based entirely on ANSI A117.1-2003 and IBC 2006.
New to the 2003 edition of ANSI A117.1 are criteria for enhanced reach range, additional provisions for assembly areas, and an addition and rearrangement for accessible dwelling and sleeping units. These new criteria are intended to provide a level of coordination between the accessible provisions of this standard and the Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G140 |
| CEU Course Title: Georgia Board's Rules for Practicing Engineering |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $35 |
| PDH Course Description: As a professional engineer, the licensee shall at all times recognize the primary obligation to protect the safety, health, property and welfare of the public. The purpose of this course is to get familiar with the rules and regulations for practicing engineering in the state of Georgia. At the conclusion of this course, the student will have a better understanding of the rules of professional conduct, continuing education requirements and other regulatory provisions contained in Rules of State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (the Rules). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.
* Note: This course cannot be used to satisfy Florida’s 4-PDH requirement in Florida Board Laws & Rules. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G141 |
| CEU Course Title: Georgia Board's Rules for Practicing Land Surveying |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $35 |
| PDH Course Description: As a professional land surveyor, the licensee shall at all times recognize the primary obligation to protect the safety, health, property and welfare of the public. The purpose of this course is to get familiar with the rules and regulations for practicing land surveying in the state of Georgia. At the conclusion of this course, the student will have a better understanding of the rules of professional conduct, continuing education requirements and other regulatory provisions contained in Rules of State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (the Rules). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.
* Note: This course cannot be used to satisfy Florida’s 4-PDH requirement in Florida Board Laws & Rules. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G142 |
| CEU Course Title: Population Projections |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: This one-hour online course provides an introduction to methods of projecting population growth or decline. Future population size is a key parameter in designing facilities such as domestic water and wastewater treatment plants and municipal solid waste landfills. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G144 |
| CEU Course Title: 2000 International Building Code - Classification of Occupancy and Construction Types |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: The 2000 International Building Code has been adopted by eighteen states as of April 2002. This course highlights the use and occupancy classification and the types of construction, and helps engineers get familiar with the latest building code. The course materials are based entirely on IBC 2000: Chapter 3 - Use and Occupancy Classification and Chapter 6 - Types of Construction (17 pages, you need to have a copy of IBC 2000 for this course). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G145 |
| CEU Course Title: 2000 International Building Code - Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: The 2000 International Building Code has been adopted by eighteen states as of April 2002. This course highlights the special detailed requirements based on use and occupancy, and helps engineers get familiar with the latest building code. The course materials are based entirely on IBC 2000: Chapter 4 - Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy (28 pages, you need to have a copy of IBC 2000 for this course). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G147 |
| CEU Course Title: Life Cycle Assessment of Building Projects |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This 2-hour course introduces the concepts of life cycle assessment to the building projects. It describes the life cycle analysis methodologies with specific illustrations to the air-conditioning functions of the building elements. This course is designed to meet the continuing professional development needs of individuals involved in managing resource development, building design, construction and project management.
It is suitable for students, managers, engineers, auditors, equipment manufacturers and the designers. It shall also be beneficial for individuals who utilize information from life cycle cost estimates, supervise cost estimates, prepare budgets, manage acquisition programs, evaluate and negotiate contract proposals, or desire grounding in the basic techniques of cost estimating. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G148 |
| CEU Course Title: North Carolina Board Rules for Practicing Engineering |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $35 |
| PDH Course Description: As a professional engineer, the licensee shall at all times recognize the primary obligation to protect the safety, health, property and welfare of the public. The purpose of this course is to get familiar with the rules and regulations for practicing engineering in the state of North Carolina. At the conclusion of this course, the student will have a better understanding of the rules of professional conduct, continuing education requirements and other regulatory provisions contained in Rules of State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (the Rules). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.
* Note: This course cannot be used to satisfy Florida’s 4-PDH requirement in Florida Board Laws & Rules. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G149 |
| CEU Course Title: North Carolina Board Rules for Practicing Land Surveying |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $35 |
| PDH Course Description: As a professional engineer, the licensee shall at all times recognize the primary obligation to protect the safety, health, property and welfare of the public. The purpose of this course is to get familiar with the rules and regulations for practicing engineering in the state of North Carolina. At the conclusion of this course, the student will have a better understanding of the rules of professional conduct, continuing education requirements and other regulatory provisions contained in Rules of State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (the Rules). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.
* Note: This course cannot be used to satisfy Florida’s 4-PDH requirement in Florida Board Laws & Rules. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G150 |
| CEU Course Title: Why Standards Matter |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This two-hour course is designed as an introduction for management and technical personnel in business, industry association management, government, and public policy; university faculty and students; engineers, quality control and purchasing staff; consumers; and those new to organizations that develop standards. This course includes 6 lessons. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G150A |
| CEU Course Title: Why Standards MatterAIA HSW |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This two-hour course is designed as an introduction for management and technical personnel in business, industry association management, government, and public policy; university faculty and students; engineers, quality control and purchasing staff; consumers; and those new to organizations that develop standards. This course includes 6 lessons. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G151 |
| CEU Course Title: The Engineer in the Courts - Case Study |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $49 |
| PDH Course Description: This is for the user who has completed PDH Course G129 - The Engineer in the Courts and wishes to obtain additional PDH credits by completing Module #5 Case Study. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G152 |
| CEU Course Title: Equipment Specifications: Requirements, Developments, and Use |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This 2-hour course discusses the process of equipment specifications used to describe engineered equipment such as instrumentation and controls, but can be applied to almost any piece of equipment that must be purchased. This course will enable a person or engineer to development a specification on a short form or long form as required to procure and document a piece of equipment. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G153 |
| CEU Course Title: Avoiding Falsework Failure |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: This course will discuss the design considerations of bridge falsework and the causes of failure as each element of the falsework system is discussed. The principals of falsework design apply to any temporary structural system designed to support the weight of a permanent structure during erection and until the permanent structure is self supporting. Post-tensioned box girder bridge falsework is selected for discussion because it can contain all of the complications that can result in structural failure. Bridge falsework often must span traffic, rivers and safely support massive weights in adverse conditions.
This course includes a True-False quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G154 |
| CEU Course Title: The U. S. Standards Development System and Process: The American Way |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This two-hour course provides an overview of today's U.S. standard development environment, examples of the various types of standards and sources, and how standard development relates government and national and international business. This course consists of the following six lessons: Lesson 1 - Course Overview Lesson 2 - The Big Picture Lesson 3 - Standards Today - The World Has Changed Lesson 4 - Types of Standards Lesson 5 - U.S. National Standards Development - The American Way Lesson 6 - What's in it for me? How and Why to Participate in Standards Development This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G154A |
| CEU Course Title: The U. S. Standards Development System and Process: The American Way AIA HSW |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This two-hour course provides an overview of today's U.S. standard development environment, examples of the various types of standards and sources, and how standard development relates government and national and international business. This course consists of the following six lessons: Lesson 1 - Course Overview Lesson 2 - The Big Picture Lesson 3 - Standards Today - The World Has Changed Lesson 4 - Types of Standards Lesson 5 - U.S. National Standards Development - The American Way Lesson 6 - What's in it for me? How and Why to Participate in Standards Development This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G156 |
| CEU Course Title: Environmental Regulations and Codes For Underground Tank Storage of Flammable & Combustible Liquids |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: The author has attempted to greatly simplify Federal and North Carolina Petroleum Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations. Many states have their own UST installation, environmental and clean up regulations. The vast volumes of paper work and technical documents available make a short synopsis of the subject necessary. Petroleum UST environmental compliance, operations and maintenance installation regulations change constantly regarding the storage of Flammable & Combustible Liquids. The clean up of petroleum contaminated soils and water from leaking underground storage tanks (LUSTs) constantly stay active in all states. Most states have trust funds set aside to facilitate federal and/or state clean up standards. Fire Codes (NFPA or IFC) should also be included for the proper installation of petroleum UST, this course will only focus on the environmental compliance of petroleum USTs. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G158 |
| CEU Course Title: Effective Email for the Technical Professional |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: The value of electronic mail in the technical and engineering fields is
without question. Email is cheaper and faster than a letter, less intrusive
than a phone call, and less hassle than a facsimile (FAX). When using email,
differences in location and time zone are less of an obstacle to
communication. The internet can be used to instantly transmit drawing
revisions to project team members located anywhere on the planet. Almost all
drawing files and project documents are now sent via email attachments.
Coupled with digital photography, email allows real-time project field
conditions to be easily visually, as well as descriptively, conveyed over
vast distances. Before the advent of electronic technology, people who were not very skilled at writing could do most of their communication verbally. This coping strategy is less possible now. A large number of technical professionals do not understand how to adjust their communication styles from the conventional to this new medium. This course will help those individuals to avoid this problem. This course will be useful not only to technical professionals who are just beginning, but also to those who are already using email as a mode of communication. The material covered will be useful to you as you continue your emailing experience. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G160 |
| CEU Course Title: Maximum Likelihood & Gauss-Markov Parameter Estimation |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $39 |
| PDH Course Description: The need to fit mathematical models to measured data arises often in science and engineering. Parameter estimation is a disciple that provides estimates of unknown parameters in a system or process model based on measured data. The professional analyst can use the model that results from the application of parameter estimation to explain measured data to customers in a concise, compelling way. The course develops maximum likelihood and Gauss-Markov parameter estimators for a linear measurement model. Six basic assumptions about measurement errors that were introduced in Course G429 are used to clearly explain when to apply each estimation method. Confidence limits for the estimated parameters are developed. Finally, maximum likelihood and Gauss-Markov estimators are compared to the least squares estimator developed in Course G429. A detailed thermal conductivity example problem is solved and discussed. The quiz is designed to enhance understanding of the course material. This is the second in a series of courses planned to give a working level understanding of the field of parameter estimation to practicing engineers, land surveyors, and architects. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G161 |
| CEU Course Title: A Guide to Scaffold Use in the Construction Industry |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Scaffolding has become an integral part of almost any construction project – residential, commercial and industrial. Understanding the OSHA Rules and Guidelines will insure a safe and successful project while avoiding delays, fines and most importantly accidents. This four-hour course based on OSHA publication 3150 and will review the major OSHA guidelines dealing with the construction and use of scaffolding. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G162 |
| CEU Course Title: Introduction to The U.S. Patent System |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course will provide the student with a general introduction to the various types of U.S. patents that are available. The student will also learn the parts of a patent application, what can get an inventor in trouble, patent professionals that can help with drafting, filing and prosecuting a patent application, how to find out how much getting a patent will cost, and what kind of inventions get special treatment from the U.S. patent office.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G172 |
| CEU Course Title: Safety and Health Requirements - Part 1 of 3ABIH CM APPROVAL #11-3163 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 10 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 10 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 10 LU |
| Online Course Price: $185 |
| PDH Course Description: The first and foremost fundamental canon in the NSPE Code of Ethics for Engineers requires that design professionals hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public in the performance of their professional duties. This course provides information and guidance on the safety and health requirements related to the construction industry. The course materials are based on the US Army Corps of Engineers' Safety and Health Requirements Manual. The provisions of this manual implement safety and health standards and requirements contained in OSHA 29 CFR 1910, 29 CFR 1926, 29 CFR 1960, 30 CFR 56, Executive Order 12196, DODI 6055.1, DODI 6055.3, AR 40-5, AR 385-10, AR 385-11, AR 385-40, and FAR Clause 52.236-13. This manual is an excellent reference book for anyone in the construction industry, including engineers, architects, contractors and construction managers. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G172T |
| CEU Course Title: Safety and Health Requirements - Part 1 of 3ABIH CM APPROVAL #11-3163 (Timed & Monitored) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 10 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 10 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 10 LU |
| Online Course Price: $185 |
| PDH Course Description: The first and foremost fundamental canon in the NSPE Code of Ethics for Engineers requires that design professionals hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public in the performance of their professional duties. This course provides information and guidance on the safety and health requirements related to the construction industry. The course materials are based on the US Army Corps of Engineers' Safety and Health Requirements Manual. The provisions of this manual implement safety and health standards and requirements contained in OSHA 29 CFR 1910, 29 CFR 1926, 29 CFR 1960, 30 CFR 56, Executive Order 12196, DODI 6055.1, DODI 6055.3, AR 40-5, AR 385-10, AR 385-11, AR 385-40, and FAR Clause 52.236-13. This manual is an excellent reference book for anyone in the construction industry, including engineers, architects, contractors and construction managers. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G173 |
| CEU Course Title: Safety and Health Requirements - Part 2 of 3 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 10 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 10 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 10 LU |
| Online Course Price: $249 |
| PDH Course Description: The first and foremost fundamental canon in the NSPE Code of Ethics for Engineers requires that design professionals hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public in the performance of their professional duties. This course provides information and guidance on the safety and health requirements related to the construction industry. The course materials are based on the US Army Corps of Engineers' Safety and Health Requirements Manual. The provisions of this manual implement safety and health standards and requirements contained in OSHA 29 CFR 1910, 29 CFR 1926, 29 CFR 1960, 30 CFR 56, Executive Order 12196, DODI 6055.1, DODI 6055.3, AR 40-5, AR 385-10, AR 385-11, AR 385-40, and FAR Clause 52.236-13. This manual is an excellent reference book for anyone in the construction industry, including engineers, architects, contractors and construction managers. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G174 |
| CEU Course Title: Safety and Health Requirements - Part 3 of 3 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 10 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 10 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 10 LU |
| Online Course Price: $249 |
| PDH Course Description: The first and foremost fundamental canon in the NSPE Code of Ethics for Engineers requires that design professionals hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public in the performance of their professional duties. This course provides information and guidance on the safety and health requirements related to the construction industry. The course materials are based on the US Army Corps of Engineers' Safety and Health Requirements Manual. The provisions of this manual implement safety and health standards and requirements contained in OSHA 29 CFR 1910, 29 CFR 1926, 29 CFR 1960, 30 CFR 56, Executive Order 12196, DODI 6055.1, DODI 6055.3, AR 40-5, AR 385-10, AR 385-11, AR 385-40, and FAR Clause 52.236-13. This manual is an excellent reference book for anyone in the construction industry, including engineers, architects, contractors and construction managers. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G175 |
| CEU Course Title: Earthquakes: Basic Principles |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $69 |
| PDH Course Description: This course introduces you to the basic concepts about earthquakes. Following a brief narrative of the myths and mystery that surrounded the occurrence of earthquakes through history, the course describes the precise effects of the first major earthquake recorded in the mid-eighteenth century. This initial advance led to the development of the new discipline of seismology in the nineteenth century, and by the late nineteenth century sufficient progress had been made to develop standardized scales to characterize the shaking severity of earthquakes. With the advent of the twentieth century and the development of instruments that capture and record the ground motion generated by earthquakes, it became possible to eventually develop the Richter magnitude scale.
The intensity of shaking as a measurement scale is presented: the Rossi-Forel and the Modified Mercalli scales. An explanation is given as to why these scales are not entirely satisfactory for measuring the absolute size of earthquakes. The discussion about the modern magnitude scale covers its use as a measurement of earthquake size and as an index of the energy released at the source of an earthquake. The association between faults and earthquakes is explained and the geometrical relationship between the fault plane, the hypocenter (or focus) and the epicenter of an earthquake is illustrated. The major earthquakes that have affected North America, namely the 1811-1812 New Madrid, Missouri, the 1886 Charleston, South Carolina, and the 1906 San Francisco, California, earthquakes are described. The intensity of the ground shaking associated with these three earthquakes is presented in a figure that clearly shows that at the same intensity level, the shaking effects extend over a much larger area in the Eastern United States than in the Western United States. You will also learn that the 1906 San Francisco earthquake produced a wealth of recorded observations that allowed H. F. Reid to formulate the elastic rebound theory to explain the mechanism of earthquake generation. Some of the largest magnitude earthquakes in the World since 1900 are the 1960 Chile earthquake, the 1964 Alaska earthquake and the 2004 South East Asia earthquake. These earthquakes are described because of their very large magnitude and because they disturbed the ocean floor generating immense sea waves called “tsunamis”, a Japanese word for “port wave”. These waves devastated the coastal towns they hit. Information about the Great Southeast Asia Earthquake and Tsunami of 2004 is presented and discussed. This 2004 tsunami was one of the largest ever in terms of casualties because it hit heavily populated low-lying coastal areas in many countries that were caught completely unprepared. Finally, the equations used to derive the Richter magnitude of an earthquake and compute the energy released during that earthquake are presented in an Appendix. Also, a glossary of terms and acronyms used is provided as a reference to assist the student in following the concepts that are discussed throughout. The information presented in this course is based on the long and varied experience of the author gained while dealing with the diverse seismic issues he encountered on the major engineering projects he managed in the United States and around the world. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G176 |
| CEU Course Title: 2006 Minimal AutoCAD® |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: This five hour online course shows you how to use a few AutoCAD to create sketches and edit existing construction drawings. The keyboard commands used are common to the oldest and newest versions of AutoCAD (2006 at time of writing). In addition to the core material and associated quiz for credit, this revision includes explanatory narrative and demonstration exercises. Internet links are provided for reference sources. The multiple-choice quiz covers only core material. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G176U |
| CEU Course Title: 2006 Minimal AutoCAD®(Audio Version) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: This audio course shows you how to use a few AutoCAD to create sketches and edit existing construction drawings. The keyboard commands used are common to the oldest and newest versions of AutoCAD (2006 at time of writing). In addition to the core material and associated quiz for credit, this revision includes explanatory narrative and demonstration exercises. Internet links are provided for reference sources. The multiple-choice quiz covers only core material. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G177 |
| CEU Course Title: A Guide for Interior Design |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Have you ever walked into a room that was full of nice things but just didn't "feel" quite right? The chances are that the person who decorated that room might have great taste but simply did not know the basics of interior design. Many people fall into this category but you don't have to be one of them. In this course you will learn the basics of interior decorating and gain the confidence to take great decorating ideas and use them together to create one cohesive look. This 4-hr course material is based entirely on the US Army Corps of Engineers document DG 1110-3-122, “Design Guide for Interiors”. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G178 |
| CEU Course Title: How Engineers Can Reduce Vehicle Emissions |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $35 |
| PDH Course Description: This is a two-hour course intended to educate engineers about an aspect of the environment that involves them on a daily basis and get them excited about their own potential to participate in environmental improvement. The first part of the course explains health and environmental problems such as air toxics, urban smog, and global climate change that are created in part by vehicle emissions. The second part of the course shows how engineers can serve as leaders in their workplaces and communities by taking steps to help reduce these problems. The steps discussed include properly maintaining a vehicle, saving gas and increasing mileage efficiency, considering a retrofit to a vehicle’s air conditioner, and choosing the right vehicle for individual needs. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G180 |
| CEU Course Title: Basic Applied Finite Element Analysis |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: This course will cover the basics of linear static finite element analysis of a machine part to accurately determine stress distributions due to applied loads. It will focus on practical application and real-world issues related to finite element analysis, as opposed to theory. While just about any engineer can get a contour plot showing stresses, many do not understand the iterative nature of FEA and how to obtain meaningful results. This course will use a verifiable geometric example so the user can gain confidence in their ability to create and refine a mesh, loading, and boundary conditions which give accurate results. Students have the option to download a trial version of a popular FEA program and obtain hands-on experience of meshing, material property specification, load application, boundary condition application, solving, and interpretation of results. Symmetry modeling and convergence of results will also be covered. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G182 |
| CEU Course Title: Tips on Saving Energy and MoneyAIA HSW |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $19 |
| PDH Course Description: In recent years, energy prices have risen significantly as a result of worldwide increasing demand and shrinking resources. For industrialized countries, it is now more important than ever to conserve energy. For an average American home, heating and cooling expenses could account for more than 50% of the utility bill. Proper insulation for buildings is a key to conserve energy and can save homeowners a significant amount of money. This course provides tips and ideas on how to reduce your utility bill while maintaining a desired comfort level in your home. In this course, you will learn which parts of the house are taking a major toll on your utility bill and how to fix those problems using various types of insulations or sealants. Although the course materials are tailored for residential homes, many of the energy-saving tips and ideas discussed in this course are applicable to office and commercial environments. At the end of this course is a multiple choice quiz which is designed to reinforce what your learned from the course material. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G182A |
| CEU Course Title: Tips on Saving Energy and MoneyAIA HSW |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $35 |
| PDH Course Description: In recent years, energy prices have risen significantly as a result of worldwide increasing demand and shrinking resources. For industrialized countries, it is now more important than ever to conserve energy. For an average American home, heating and cooling expenses could account for more than 50% of the utility bill. Proper insulation for buildings is a key to conserve energy and can save homeowners a significant amount of money. This course provides tips and ideas on how to reduce your utility bill while maintaining a desired comfort level in your home. In this course, you will learn which parts of the house are taking a major toll on your utility bill and how to fix those problems using various types of insulations or sealants. Although the course materials are tailored for residential homes, many of the energy-saving tips and ideas discussed in this course are applicable to office and commercial environments. At the end of this course is a multiple choice quiz which is designed to reinforce what your learned from the course material. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G183 |
| CEU Course Title: Building Insulation Basics |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $75 |
| PDH Course Description: Building insulation is a very important design consideration. Properly insulated buildings can save energy resource and money significantly. This course is designed to help engineers and architects learn how to properly insulate a home. In this course you will learn how to insulate attic hatches, basements, ceilings, attics, crawl spaces, slabs, and walls. In addition, it also provides helpful tips on air sealing, moisture control and R-value calculation. Although the course materials are tailored for residential construction, the insulation principles are applicable to commercial construction. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G183T |
| CEU Course Title: Building Insulation Basics (Timed & Monitored) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $75 |
| PDH Course Description: Building insulation is a very important design consideration. Properly insulated buildings can save energy resource and money significantly. This course is designed to help engineers and architects learn how to properly insulate a home. In this course you will learn how to insulate attic hatches, basements, ceilings, attics, crawl spaces, slabs, and walls. In addition, it also provides helpful tips on air sealing, moisture control and R-value calculation. Although the course materials are tailored for residential construction, the insulation principles are applicable to commercial construction. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G184 |
| CEU Course Title: Green Building Guidelines |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $75 |
| PDH Course Description: The building "green" movement is growing at an explosive rate in the U.S. in recent years as a result of increased demand for natural resources. The goal of building "green" is to reduce the life cycle cost of buildings while maximizing health and environmental performance. This course is based entirely on the publication "Green Building Guidelines for New Home Construction", which provides excellent guidance for architects, engineers, builders and homeowners when trying to conserve natural resources, use energy wisely, improve indoor air quality and build livable communities.
Although the course material focuses on residential construction, many of the tips provided in this course are applicable to commercial and office construction.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G184A |
| CEU Course Title: Green Building GuidelinesAIA HSW |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $75 |
| PDH Course Description: The building "green" movement is growing at an explosive rate in the U.S. in recent years as a result of increased demand for natural resources. The goal of building "green" is to reduce the life cycle cost of buildings while maximizing health and environmental performance. This course is based entirely on the publication "Green Building Guidelines for New Home Construction", which provides excellent guidance for architects, engineers, builders and homeowners when trying to conserve natural resources, use energy wisely, improve indoor air quality and build livable communities.
Although the course material focuses on residential construction, many of the tips provided in this course are applicable to commercial and office construction.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G184T |
| CEU Course Title: Green Building Guidelines (Timed & Monitored) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $75 |
| PDH Course Description: The building "green" movement is growing at an explosive rate in the U.S. in recent years as a result of increased demand for natural resources. The goal of building "green" is to reduce the life cycle cost of buildings while maximizing health and environmental performance. This course is based entirely on the publication "Green Building Guidelines for New Home Construction", which provides excellent guidance for architects, engineers, builders and homeowners when trying to conserve natural resources, use energy wisely, improve indoor air quality and build livable communities.
Although the course material focuses on residential construction, many of the tips provided in this course are applicable to commercial and office construction.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G185 |
| CEU Course Title: Sustainable Design GuideABIH CM APPROVAL #11-3810 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 15 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 15 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 15 LU |
| Online Course Price: $285 |
| PDH Course Description: Buildings consume more than two-thirds of the total electricity used annually in the US. Sustainable development, also called high-performance buildings, has become a very important concept as the nation tries to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels. High-performance buildings are designed and built to minimize resource consumption, to reduce life cycle costs, and to maximize health and environmental performance across a wide range of measures – from indoor air quality to habitat protection. This course is designed to help design professionals get familiar with the planning and design process for creating and meeting sustainability goals, including energy reduction, indoor environmental quality, water conservation, stormwater management, and site preservation.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G185T |
| CEU Course Title: Sustainable Design GuideABIH CM APPROVAL #11-3810 (Timed & Monitored) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 15 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 15 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 15 LU |
| Online Course Price: $285 |
| PDH Course Description: Buildings consume more than two-thirds of the total electricity used annually in the US. Sustainable development, also called high-performance buildings, has become a very important concept as the nation tries to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels. High-performance buildings are designed and built to minimize resource consumption, to reduce life cycle costs, and to maximize health and environmental performance across a wide range of measures – from indoor air quality to habitat protection. This course is designed to help design professionals get familiar with the planning and design process for creating and meeting sustainability goals, including energy reduction, indoor environmental quality, water conservation, stormwater management, and site preservation.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G186 |
| CEU Course Title: Inventing by the NCMR Method |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 10 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 10 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 10 LU |
| Online Course Price: $249 |
| PDH Course Description: How do people invent and patent new and useful things? Where do new ideas come from? The NCMR method described in this course is a way to originate new and useful ideas and products. The student will also learn how invention patents are written. GE, Ford, DANA, and other corporations expect their employees to make every effort possible to suggest and make improvements to products and methods at all levels in their organizations. Almost every product and method is changing or being replaced. In many cases last years models are out of date. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G187 |
| CEU Course Title: Material Safety Data Sheets - Sources and More |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: Workers who use chemicals and those who work nearby must be made aware of the hazards associated with those chemicals, how to reduce the risk of being exposed to them, and what to do in the case of an incident associated with those chemicals. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires that all employers with hazardous chemicals in their workplaces have a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) available to workers for each hazardous chemical to which they could get exposed. MSDSs contain a wealth of information about the chemicals, their hazards, and how to reduce the risk of exposure. However, they are long documents, filled with technical information, making it difficult to understand and/or find the bits of information that you need. Plus it can sometimes be a challenge to simply get a copy of an MSDS for a product. This course will show you various ways to acquire MSDSs, help you to understand the information on MSDSs, and share a few examples of how you might be able to use MSDS information to reduce risks. This course focuses on MSDSs as required by OSHA for U.S. workers. Many other countries also have standards. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G188 |
| CEU Course Title: Small Business Safety and Health Management |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $75 |
| PDH Course Description: Safety and health administration is very important to small business. Experts estimate that workplace injuries and illnesses cost U.S. businesses more than $125 billion annually. Effective job safety and health programs not only help reduce worker injuries and illnesses, they save employers money in the long run. This course is based entirely on the OSHA Small Business Handbook published by the U.S. Department of Labor. This handbook helps small business employers meet the legal requirements imposed by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, and achieve an in-compliance status before an OSHA inspection. Although the guidelines are technically written for small businesses, the basic principles of establishing a reliable safety and health program described in this publication can be applied to businesses on other scales as well. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G188F |
| CEU Course Title: Small Business Safety and Health ManagementFL PLS Board Approved Course 8319 (General) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $75 |
| PDH Course Description: Safety and health administration is very important to small business. Experts estimate that workplace injuries and illnesses cost U.S. businesses more than $125 billion annually. Effective job safety and health programs not only help reduce worker injuries and illnesses, they save employers money in the long run. This course is based entirely on the OSHA Small Business Handbook published by the U.S. Department of Labor. This handbook helps small business employers meet the legal requirements imposed by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, and achieve an in-compliance status before an OSHA inspection. Although the guidelines are technically written for small businesses, the basic principles of establishing a reliable safety and health program described in this publication can be applied to businesses on other scales as well. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G190 |
| CEU Course Title: Overview of the ISO System |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $9 |
| PDH Course Description: Never before has the importance of standardization been greater as we enter an era of an ever-expanding global economy. Companies, large or small, view standards not only as the key to guiding their product development, quality or environmental compliance, but also as an imperative in competing successfully in the global marketplace. This course discusses who ISO is, why standards matter, what "international standardization" means, and how ISO standards benefit society. It also helps engineers, architects and land surveyors gain an insight into how ISO operates and how ISO standards are developed. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G191 |
| CEU Course Title: Concept of Building Information Modeling |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $69 |
| PDH Course Description: Building Information Modeling (or BIM) is setting a new trend in AEC industries. In July 2009, Wisconsin becomes the first state to require BIM on large, public projects. But what is BIM? Is it the same as 3-D geometric modeling of buildings? This course discusses what BIM is, why BIM is important, and how BIM benefits design professions, fabricators, contractors and building owners. It also helps engineers and architects gain insight into how BIM works and how BIM standards are developed. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G192W |
| CEU Course Title: Introduction to Green Buildings (Live Webinar)PE & RA (AIA HSW), ABIH CM APPROVAL #11-3811 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $400 |
| PDH Course Description: From green cars to green buildings, building "green" has gathered tremendous momentum around the world in recent years as a result of increased awareness of global warming and record high prices of natural resources. The goal of building "green" for the construction industry is to reduce the life cycle cost of buildings while maximizing health and environmental performance. This webinar covers 75 green design strategies in 13 areas of construction, and presents several examples of completed green building projects. The green building strategies provided in this course are applicable to various types of construction, from commercial to residential. In addition, students will learn about LEED Rating System, a nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings. This course is intended to help architects, engineers, contractors and building owners to understand all aspects of green building, from conservation of natural resources to wise use of energy, improvement of air quality to development of livable communities.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. All quiz questions are reviewed during the webinar. You are guaranteed to pass this quiz. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G193 |
| CEU Course Title: Introduction to Green Buildings |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $75 |
| PDH Course Description: From green cars to green buildings, building "green" has gathered tremendous momentum around the world in recent years as a result of increased awareness of global warming and record high prices of natural resources. The goal of building "green" for the construction industry is to reduce the life cycle cost of buildings while maximizing health and environmental performance. This course is based entirely on the publication "Sustainable Buildings" - a superb guide published by San Mateo County, California. This guide is one of the best published works on the subject, and provides excellent guidance for architects, engineers, contractors and building owners in a well organized format when it comes to conservation of natural resources, wise use of energy, improvement of air quality and development of livable communities. The green building strategies provided in this course are applicable to various types of construction, from commercial to residential. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G193A |
| CEU Course Title: Introduction to Green BuildingsAIA HSW |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $75 |
| PDH Course Description: From green cars to green buildings, building "green" has gathered tremendous momentum around the world in recent years as a result of increased awareness of global warming and record high prices of natural resources. The goal of building "green" for the construction industry is to reduce the life cycle cost of buildings while maximizing health and environmental performance. This course is based entirely on the publication "Sustainable Buildings" - a superb guide published by San Mateo County, California. This guide is one of the best published works on the subject, and provides excellent guidance for architects, engineers, contractors and building owners in a well organized format when it comes to conservation of natural resources, wise use of energy, improvement of air quality and development of livable communities. The green building strategies provided in this course are applicable to various types of construction, from commercial to residential. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G194 |
| CEU Course Title: PE Guide to the ENERGY STAR ® Label for Buildings |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This two hour course specifically reviews the preparation of a Statement of Energy Performance, which is a stand-alone document designed to communicate not only a building's energy performance, but also its physical characteristics, operating characteristics, and conformance to current indoor environmental standards. Once validated by a professional engineer (PE), the Statement of Energy Performance becomes an official document that can be used to apply for the ENERGY STAR label. The role of the PE is essential to the credibility of the outcome. Professional Engineers provide unbiased engineering services and are legally bound to uphold standards of ethics. Because of this high level of professionalism, experience, and expertise, a PE is required to validate each Statement of Energy Performance for it to be considered "official" whether it is used to apply for the ENERGY STAR label or for any other purpose. Services performed by Professional Engineers in connection with the ENERGY STAR or Portfolio Manager shall in no way be construed to diminish or otherwise modify the responsibilities or liability of the original designer or operator of the building.
Since January 1999, the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has provided the public the means to quickly and easily assess – or benchmark – the energy performance of commercial buildings relative to similar buildings in the United States. Accounting for the most significant drivers of energy intensity such as weather and building characteristics, buildings whose performance is among the nation's top 25 as an ENERGY STAR building. This course is based entirely on the Publication EPA 430- F –01-XX, June 2003 Professional Engineer's Guide to the ENERGY STAR ® Label for Buildings prior to taking a quiz for credit. You will be quizzed on the attached document on its entirety. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G195 |
| CEU Course Title: Object-Oriented Thinking |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Object-oriented (OO) design and programming has become one of the major forces in computing today. The programming expertise of many practicing engineers is based in procedure-oriented FORTRAN and C languages. Transitioning to today’s OO paradigm is not simply “learning another language”, as in moving from FORTRAN to C, for example. It requires learning a new way of thinking. This course is designed to be a first step for engineers toward this new way of thinking. The emphasis is on OO thinking and not a particular programming language. OO methodology is well-suited for dealing with the problems of software complexity and scales up well to large-scale systems. Although small scale engineering applications may not always be seen as benefiting from OO directly, the new OO languages such as Java may be attractive for other reasons such as network applications and platform independence.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G196 |
| CEU Course Title: Excel Spreadsheet Basics for Engineers |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This course will cover spreadsheet based analysis for general purpose engineering use. It will focus on using basic calculations, formulas and graphs within Microsoft Excel ™. Several sample problems will be modeled, accompanied by sample spreadsheets which may be downloaded and used for understanding the examples. One powerful feature of the spreadsheet lies in its capability to rapidly compare the effects of changing parameters on the solution to an engineering problem. In this way, the sensitivity of the solution to each variable may be determined. Design examples will be given in the areas of stress analysis, trajectory and engineering economics. Additional topics will include decision making logic, and goal-seeking (a form of automated trial and error). Course Requires Microsoft Excel™ or similar program, (such as Open Office Calc - an open source free program available as part of the Open Office Suite, see http://www.openoffice.org/).
The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G197 |
| CEU Course Title: Construction and Contractor Safety - Responsibility, Management, and Basic Safety Considerations |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course explores the following questions:
1. Who is responsible for Contractor and Construction Safety? 2. Whom would OSHA cite if a violation were to occur? 3. What are the basic construction safety considerations of which I should be aware? 4. How do I enforce and manage safety? 5. How do I hire a safe Contractor? Although not intended to replace further study, offer legal advise, or claim to comprehensively represent regulations, this course will provide a practical overview to the student and enable him or her to better understand primary safety elements and our collective responsibilities. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G198 |
| CEU Course Title: Protecting Technology |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: Imagine you've invented a great new widget that increases the efficiency of your bicycle manufacturing plant by 25%. Now you're able to undersell the competition and still make a handsome profit. What should you do next? Should you keep the invention a secret within your company? But, how do you ensure that one of your workers doesn't sell your widget idea to a competitor. Maybe you should patent your widget? But, then your competition will find out about your secret weapon. They may be able to copy or imitate your design. Perhaps you should get a patent and license out the technology to your competitors. If they're going to steal it anyway, are you better off selling it to them first?
This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G199 |
| CEU Course Title: Copyright of Engineering Drawings, Plans and Designs |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: You've no doubt seen them many times. Those little © symbols at the bottom of the page in books, magazines and even on websites. But, have you ever thought about whether your engineering drawings can be copyrighted? What about your designs? If so, do you have to do anything to obtain a copyright? And just what kind of protection can you get by obtaining a copyright? Can another engineer copy your work if you don't obtain copyright protection?
This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G200 |
| CEU Course Title: How to Prepare Patent Drawings |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: At some point in your career, you may be required to produce patent drawings. If so, you may be surprised to learn that engineering drawings are not acceptable as patent drawings. The rules for patent drawings are very specific and are fairly detailed. But, once you have learned the basics, you will be able to produce patent drawings of all types. In this course, you will learn how to prepare formal patent drawings.
This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G201 |
| CEU Course Title: Protecting Designs Under Patent, Copyright and Trademark Law |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: A design patent protects the appearance of an object. It is directed at protecting surface ornamentation, configuration of parts, shape of the article or a combination of these elements. A utility patent, on the other hand, is obtained to protect the novel, non-obvious functional designs.
This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G202 |
| CEU Course Title: Parking Structures |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: The primary purpose of this course is to gain an understanding of all of the primary components and variables that must be considered when designing a parking garage facility. Concepts associated with planning, design, building codes, security, structure, durability and maintenance are discussed.
This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G204 |
| CEU Course Title: Design for Static Strength |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: This course covers the design of parts for static strength. Safety factors, material properties, elementary heat treatment, stress concentrations, and ductile vs. brittle materials will be discussed. Various static failure theories will be presented, focusing on Von Mises-Hencky (distortion energy) theory for ductile materials, and the modified Mohr theory for brittle materials. Application of FEA results to static failure theories will be covered. The course is intended as either a review or a primer in the field of designing for static strength. It is assumed the student has a working knowledge of basic stress analysis. Fatigue and fracture mechanics will not be covered.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G206 |
| CEU Course Title: AutoCAD 2-D Basics |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: This 6 PDH course summarizes the AutoCAD tools and methods for making typical multi-view two dimensional: manufacturing plant plans, elevations, mechanical and structural engineering drawings, flow charts, process, instrumentation and electrical power and control diagrams.
The techniques described here include all versions of AutoCAD released during the past 10 years, including releases 14 to 2007. AutoCAD LT is 2-dimensional and AutoCAD Professional is 2 & 3 dimensional. The methods described are applicable to the: Mechanical, Structural, Industrial, Chemical, Electrical, and Civil engineering disciplines. AutoCAD software is not required to study these notes and answer questions in the quiz. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G207 |
| CEU Course Title: Tsunamis: Basic Principles |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $69 |
| PDH Course Description: This course on “Tsunamis” is presented as a complement to course G175 on “Earthquakes: Basic Principles” for the benefit of those students who want to learn more about this particularly devastating natural phenomenon. Course G175, however, is not a pre-requisite for taking this course. This course is a stand-alone presentation that can be taken independently of course G175.
In this course you will learn that any number of large-scale, short duration disturbances of the ocean floor can generate tsunamis. Most frequently, however, it is the strong, shallow submarine earthquakes that are the most likely triggering mechanism of these monstrous sea waves. Following a brief explanation of the origin of the word, you will learn how to describe the geometry and general behavior of water waves and what distinguishes wind-generated waves from tsunamis. The geologic concept of plate tectonics is then presented, which explains that the earth’s crust is divided into a number of rigid plates that interact with one another causing seismic activity along their boundaries. In fact, it is the interaction between the oceanic and continental plates that most frequently trigger the large seismic events that deform the ocean floor and spawn the most devastating tsunamis. A step by step illustration of this process is presented along with an explanation of how the initial tsunami wave splits into two waves that start traveling in opposite directions. The wave that travels out to the deep ocean is known as the distant tsunami, while the other wave that travels towards the nearby coast is referred to as the local tsunami. The wave transformations that occur at shallow oceanic depths are explained as they control the ensuing wave run-up that occurs all along the coastline. The equations used to compute the velocity of tsunamis are presented in an appendix at the end of the course. The characteristics of the most notable tsunamis that occurred since 1900 are presented and discussed. Experiences gained from the study of these events led the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to develop and deploy several tsunami-warning stations in the Pacific Ocean in the mid-1990s. When data collected from these stations confirm the detection of a tsunami, scientists begin immediately to predict the propagation course and velocity of the waves. Warnings are then issued to the most susceptible areas likely to be affected. Following the devastating tsunami of December 26, 2004, several additional tsunami detection stations have been added to the existing network. Finally, other mechanisms that could also trigger tsunamis are presented and explained. Examples from the historical and geological records are presented as evidence that tsunamis have occurred in the past and are therefore one of the recurring and potent geologic hazards of our planet. A glossary of terms and acronyms used is provided at the end of this course as a reference to assist the student in following the concepts that are discussed throughout the text. The information presented in this course is based on the professional experience gained by the author in dealing with various aspects of seismic issues he dealt with in association with the major engineering projects he managed around the world. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G208 |
| CEU Course Title: Hybrid Vehicle Technologies |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This course provides an overview of technologies that are currently used or have potential for use in hybrid vehicles. In many ways the current interest in alternatives to the dominant single energy source gasoline engine is déjà vu. A sketch of the early history of automotive power trains is outlined with reasons why the gasoline internal combustion engine (ICE) won this early race for dominance. Because of the enormous challenge of changing the supporting infrastructure for a completely different technology, the race this time is beginning with many transition forms consisting of the ICE in combination with non-polluting power generating systems. The wide varieties of hybrid system storage, power and fuel systems for power trains that are emerging are reviewed. The remarkable prospect of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology that would provide vehicle owner income in return for quick service high value electric services is discussed. Software simulation packages that can be used for design support and performance analysis as well as government initiatives are also discussed. References are given for those who wish to carry out more in-depth study.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G209 |
| CEU Course Title: AutoCAD 3-D Basics |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: Three dimensional solid model drawings help engineers, designers, fabricators, and construction crews to understand two dimensional drawings. Typically 2D drawings are fully dimensioned and 3D models are inserted to assist visualization of the part, assembly, or exploded view.
This 8 PDH course summarizes the AutoCAD tools, commands, and methods for making three dimensional solid models of: Parts, Assemblies, and Exploded Assemblies. The techniques described here include all versions of AutoCAD released during the past several years, including releases 14 to 2007. Please note that all versions of AutoCAD LT (Light) enable the creation of 2 dimensional drawings and not 3 dimensional models. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G210 |
| CEU Course Title: US National CAD Standard, NCS 3.1-07, for Electrical Design |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This course narrowly focuses on completion of the Statement of Compliance required by the April, 2007, version 3.1 of the US National CAD Standard (NCS 3.1-07). Details and discussion are restricted to electrical design, though the majority of the standard is directed toward Architectural content. The full standard is copyrighted and can be purchased from National Institute of Building Sciences, 1090 Vermont Ave, NW, #700, Washington, DC 20005-4905.
The CAD standard provides a means to encourage uniform, quality presentation of facility construction drawings. It has been adopted by the federal and state governments for some projects of some agencies. The author is presently preparing engineering standards for a large municipal government and using NCS 3.1-07 as the basis. The “uniform, quality presentation” simplifies revisions and follow-up projects without a learning-curve of becoming familiar with the original design conventions followed. Backgrounds can be reused without extensive fix-up. Pen assignments are explicit so that new line weights are consistent with the original. The second designer knows where to look in the set for information left by the first designer. The course is made up of two major parts - the Worksheet for the Statement of Compliance and the Course Content, including introduction and references. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G210U |
| CEU Course Title: US National CAD Standard, NCS 3.1-07, for Electrical Design (Audio Version) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This audio course narrowly focuses on completion of the Statement of Compliance required by the April, 2007, version 3.1 of the US National CAD Standard (NCS 3.1-07). Details and discussion are restricted to electrical design, though the majority of the standard is directed toward Architectural content. The full standard is copyrighted and can be purchased from National Institute of Building Sciences, 1090 Vermont Ave, NW, #700, Washington, DC 20005-4905.
The CAD standard provides a means to encourage uniform, quality presentation of facility construction drawings. It has been adopted by the federal and state governments for some projects of some agencies. The author is presently preparing engineering standards for a large municipal government and using NCS 3.1-07 as the basis. The “uniform, quality presentation” simplifies revisions and follow-up projects without a learning-curve of becoming familiar with the original design conventions followed. Backgrounds can be reused without extensive fix-up. Pen assignments are explicit so that new line weights are consistent with the original. The second designer knows where to look in the set for information left by the first designer. The course is made up of two major parts - the Worksheet for the Statement of Compliance and the Course Content, including introduction and references. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G212 |
| CEU Course Title: LEED for New Construction & Major RenovationsABIH CM APPROVAL #11-3812 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $145 |
| PDH Course Description: The built environment has a vast impact on the natural environment, human health, and the economy. In recent years, the demand for high-performance buildings has grown tremendously as a result of increased awareness of the need for sustainable development. The LEED Rating System is designed to guide and distinguish high-performance buildings that are designed and built to minimize resource consumption, to reduce life cycle costs, and to maximize health and environmental performance across a wide range of measures – from indoor air quality to habitat protection. This course is based entirely on the publication "LEED 2009 for New Construction and Major Renovations" - a superb guide published by the U.S. Green Building Council. This publication not only helps design professionals get familiar with the planning and design process for creating and meeting sustainability goals, but also provides the fundamental knowledge required to obtain the LEED AP credential. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G212A |
| CEU Course Title: LEED for New Construction & Major RenovationsAIA HSW, ABIH CM APPROVAL #11-3812 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $145 |
| PDH Course Description: The built environment has a vast impact on the natural environment, human health, and the economy. In recent years, the demand for high-performance buildings has grown tremendously as a result of increased awareness of the need for sustainable development. The LEED Rating System is designed to guide and distinguish high-performance buildings that are designed and built to minimize resource consumption, to reduce life cycle costs, and to maximize health and environmental performance across a wide range of measures – from indoor air quality to habitat protection. This course is based entirely on the publication "LEED 2009 for New Construction and Major Renovations" - a superb guide published by the U.S. Green Building Council. This publication not only helps design professionals get familiar with the planning and design process for creating and meeting sustainability goals, but also provides the fundamental knowledge required to obtain the LEED AP credential. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G214 |
| CEU Course Title: An Office Building Occupant's Guide to Indoor Air Quality |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $9 |
| PDH Course Description: A good indoor environment is very important because it can impact the health, comfort, well-being, and productivity of building occupants. Although building managers have the primary responsibilty for maintaining indoor air quality, building tenants and occupants can play an equally important role in controlling and improving indoor air quality in their offices. In this course, you will learn the factors that affects Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and the simple ways to contibute to good indoor air quality and work environment. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G214T |
| CEU Course Title: An Office Building Occupant's Guide to Indoor Air Quality (Timed & Monitored) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $9 |
| PDH Course Description: A good indoor environment is very important because it can impact the health, comfort, well-being, and productivity of building occupants. Although building managers have the primary responsibilty for maintaining indoor air quality, building tenants and occupants can play an equally important role in controlling and improving indoor air quality in their offices. In this course, you will learn the factors that affects Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and the simple ways to contibute to good indoor air quality and work environment. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G216 |
| CEU Course Title: Preparing and Delivering Technical Presentations |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course takes you step by step through the process of preparing and delivering a clear and lucid technical presentation at scientific and professional meetings. The guidance provided is also applicable to the preparation and delivery of less formal presentations, such as those given in the form of internal company reports to corporate executives or as lectures prepared and delivered by professors or graduate students at colleges and universities.
The course starts by suggesting that you write answers to ten fundamental questions. Your answers to these questions will guide you through the preparation of the first draft of your presentation. The course then progresses by providing you with specific suggestions that will assist you through the preparation of the introductory section, the body and the conclusion section of your presentation. The preparation phase of your talk will take you step by step through the recommended rehearsal sessions that will help you practice your delivery skills. In that section of the course you will also learn that speakers have limited time to communicate their message in a clear and concise fashion. Indeed, your job during the delivery of your presentation is to scan and pay attention to your audience in order to adjust your talk and be able to transfer your knowledge effectively. In preparing for the event, you are also prompted to anticipate and prepare for unforeseen circumstances that may arise so you can handle them with ease when they occur. By familiarizing yourself with the content of your presentation and rehearsing repeatedly ahead of time you will most definitely improve your performance when you finally deliver your talk. An appendix, at the end of the course, provides you with suggestions on how to prepare clear and concise visual aids. Your illustrations should be simple and clear, colorful and easy to read. Each illustration you prepare should be checked against these simple guidelines to ensure that it will capture and hold the attention of your audience. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G217 |
| CEU Course Title: Conducting A Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Hazard AssessmentABIH CM APPROVAL #08-1822 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: In this three hour course, which provides an overview of basic hazards encountered in the workplace, students will learn how to assess workplace hazard that cause injuries and select PPE when engineering controls or work practice controls are not enough. The concepts and principles contained in OSHA 3151 will help further an understanding of OSHA's Hazard Assessment and PPE standards for general industry.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G218 |
| CEU Course Title: Engineering Sketching for Design and Communication |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Freehand sketches are vital to the innovation process. Simple forms sketched on paper can represent the most complex products and manufacturing systems.
This 2-PDH course presents freehand sketching as a method for creating initial concepts of production processes; originating equipment designs; analyzing equipment performance; communicating ideas; and reducing the time to complete engineering projects. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G219 |
| CEU Course Title: Effective Technical Writing Techniques and a Grammar Refresher for Architects and Engineers |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: Usually, books and courses on technical writing are written for a general audience. Finally, this is a course written specifically for Architects, Engineers, and Constructors. It includes effective technical writing techniques as well as a grammar and punctuation refresher that you can use as a quick reference, written in the context of our disciplines. Examples are from sentences we use and write each day. The course discusses common mistakes and word usage. In addition, it includes practical Technical writing tips to elevate and polish your written work. While it is not practical (nor necessary) to review all facets of grammar, punctuation, and technical writing essentials, the course cover many of the typical weaknesses and mistakes we as Engineers and Architects make. So join with me as we improve our Technical writing skills.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end that was designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G220 |
| CEU Course Title: Confined Space AwarenessABIH CM APPROVAL #08-1530 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: In this three hour course students will be provided definitions and examples of confined spaces that could be encountered in the workplace. In addition, students will learn OSHA requirements, under 29 CFR 1910.146, for a confined space entry program, entry permits, alternative entry procedures, and the reclassification of permitted spaces. The information is provided in a Microsoft Powerpoint presentation handout and in OSHA Publication 3138 and will help further an understanding of OSHA's Permit Required Confined Space Standard for general industry.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G221 |
| CEU Course Title: Energy Star® Strategies for Upgrading Existing Buildings |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 12 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 12 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 12 LU |
| Online Course Price: $299 |
| PDH Course Description: This (Twelve-hour) course will serve as an informative guide for developing a comprehensive energy management strategy and an integrated approach to upgrading existing buildings. The staged processes outlined in this course will provide the user with an enormous source of information on proven energy-efficient technologies that can produce energy savings of 35% or greater.
In 1996, EPA partnered with Department of Energy to increase the product offerings of the Energy Star® label. The label was expanded to include new homes, commercial and institutional buildings, residential heating and cooling equipment, major appliances, office equipment, lighting, and consumer electronics. Green Lights, ClimateWise, and all labeled products have been consolidated under one umbrella; Energy Star®. Now, the suite of products and offerings all bear the Energy Star® logo. From labeled buildings and homes to labeled products, the Energy Star® logo makes it easier for businesses and consumers to recognize the symbol for exemplary energy performance, saving money and pollution prevention. This course is based entirely on the Energy Star® Building Upgrade Manual, dated December 2004 published by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G222 |
| CEU Course Title: EPA’s All Appropriate Inquiries Rule – CERCLA Defense |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: To assist clients obtain certain protections from liability under the Federal Superfund Law (CERCLA), licensed professional engineers must fully understand the EPA requirements and provisions contained in 40 CFR Part 312, “All Appropriate Inquiries” Rule. “All Appropriate Inquiries” or AAI is a process of evaluating a property’s environmental conditions and assessing potential liability for any contamination. This three hour course will prepare engineers to be familiar with 40 CFR Part 312 regulations and to have a better understanding of the requirements and other regulatory provisions for preparing AAI Compliant Phase I report.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G223 |
| CEU Course Title: Energy Management Using a Plan-Do-Check-Act Approach |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: Manufacturing and government services such as water and wastewater utilities require energy. Energy costs are continuing to rise to almost unacceptable levels. The electric energy sources currently being used have significant climate change issues. Managing a facility’s energy is becoming an increasingly important issue for everyone. This course offers a unique approach that has proven highly successful in addressing quality, environmental management and occupational health and safety issues. It follows the Deming Plan-Do-Check-Act approach. It is expected that this approach will assist in addressing the energy management issues facing us all. This course is based upon the US EPA document “Ensuring a Sustainable Future: An Energy Management Guidebook for Wastewater ad Water Utilities”, January 2008.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G225 |
| CEU Course Title: Industrial Assessments for Pollution Prevention and Energy Efficiency |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 10 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 10 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 10 LU |
| Online Course Price: $249 |
| PDH Course Description: Pollution prevention (P2) is one of the cornerstones of an ISO 14001 certified environmental management system (EMS). P2 has been evolving from a specialized environmental initiative to a mainstream business activity. P2 offers significant benefits to an industrial operation and can result in significant cost savings affecting the bottom line of the organization. P2 activities can also result in a safer work environment. The US EPA developed a guidance manual on conducting pollution prevention industrial assessments. This course is based upon the US EPA document “Guide to Industrial Assessments for Pollution Prevention and Energy Efficiency”, EPA Document No., EPA/625/R-99/003, June 2001.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G226 |
| CEU Course Title: Energy Star® Qualified - New Homes |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: Homes can now be qualified as an ENERGY STAR® Qualified Home using the National Builder Option Package BOP, which includes strict requirements for analysis of Thermal Bypass.
The Thermal Bypass Checklist is a comprehensive list of building details where thermal bypass, or the movement of heat around or through insulation, frequently occurs due to missing air barriers or gaps between the air barrier and insulation. The Thermal Bypass Checklist must be completed by a certified home energy rater in order for a home to be qualified as ENERGY STAR. This (Six-hour) course will review the details of ENERGY STAR® Qualified Homes covering both the Builder Option Package BOP, and the Thermal Bypass Checklist in detail. The Engineer or Architect of record in many localities is now being asked to certify that the proposed construction plans meet the latest guidelines for ENERGY STAR® Qualified Homes, therefore a good working knowledge of this criteria is essential for any professionals who are involved with residential construction. This course is based entirely on both the Thermal Bypass Checklist Guide- Version 2.0, updated June 2007; published by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the ENERGY STAR® Qualified Homes - Builder Option Package BOP-dated June 2007. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G227 |
| CEU Course Title: How to Establish an Effective Energy Management Process |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This two-hour course presents an 8 step approach for establishing an energy management and energy conservation process. Practical how-to information for determining appropriate monitoring and measurement criteria for an effective energy management process is presented in a logical format for application.
An effective Energy Management Process involves, at a minimum: This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G228 |
| CEU Course Title: Design for Department of Defense (DoD) – General Building Requirements |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Designing for the Department of Defense is a broad subject which encompasses a wide range of topics. This online course in general building requirements presents the basic issues related to Department of Defense design and construction. As part of the course material, the primary Department of Defense design and construction document – UFC 1-200-01: General Building Requirements is presented in parallel to the course content. The course material should be studied accordingly.
This course includes a quiz at the end of the presentation, which is designed to help enhance the comprehension and application of the course material. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G229 |
| CEU Course Title: Airport Aviation Activity Forecasting |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Airport aviation forecasting is used to provide airports with an estimate of the number of passengers that will use the airport facilities at some point in the future. Forecasts are generally performed beyond 20 years into the future.
This two-hour course will discuss the aviation forecasting methods used and the detail of the methods. Case studies of the forecasting methods are given in the text which will aid the reader to comprehend the material. This course can be used by anyone with an interest in transportation engineering, statistics, runway and airport design and planning. This course is perfect for those individuals working in any aviation field where airport aviation forecasting is a concern. After reading this course the student will know the basic information regarding Airport Aviation Activity Forecasting. The course materials are based solely on the Transportation Research Board Manual “Airport Aviation Activity Forecasting” as found on the website of the Transportation Research Boards. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G230 |
| CEU Course Title: Technology in Society |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: This 6 PDH course includes basic elements of technology in our society today that are applications of: industrial, chemical, mechanical, electrical, and production engineering disciplines. The focus is on developing new; product, process, and quality solutions. Technology is the source of much prosperity and offers a bright new future for those nations that embrace it. The possibility of growing new organs from a few skin cells is nearby. The emerging hydrogen economy promisses to replace gasoline in fuel cell driving cars and other vehicles is already a reality.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G231W |
| CEU Course Title: Green Building Strategies (Part 1) (Live Webinar)PE |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $55 |
| PDH Course Description: From green cars to green buildings, building "green" has gathered tremendous momentum around the world in recent years as a result of increased awareness of global warming and record high prices of natural resources. The goal of building "green" for the construction industry is to reduce the life cycle cost of buildings while maximizing health and environmental performance. This webinar is an introductory level course on building green. The green building strategies provided in this course are applicable to various types of construction, from commercial to resdential. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G235 |
| CEU Course Title: Applying For a Patent Online |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This 3 Professional Development Hour course shows by example how to apply for a patent disclosure establishing the date of the invention and name of the inventor for a fee of $10. This is followed by an apparatus patent application example made with the US Patent Office on the internet for a fee of $75.
This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G236 |
| CEU Course Title: How to Invent by the NCMR Method |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: How do people invent useful things?
Where do new ideas come from? The NCMR method described in this course is a way to originate new and useful ideas and products. The student will also learn how invention patents are written. GE, Ford, DANA, and other corporations expect their employees to make every effort possible to suggest and make improvements to products and methods at all levels in their organizations. Almost every product and method is changing or being replaced. In many cases last years models are out of date. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G237 |
| CEU Course Title: Microsoft ACCESS Database Basics |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: This one (1.0 PDH) Professional Development Hour course describes basic elements in Microsoft’s, “Access” database creating software with many illustrations.
Engineering records of many types are kept for decades and should be readily retrievable for: engineering, legal, and tax purposes. Engineering organizations keep a list of drawings and revisions of drawings for all projects. The purchasing department keeps records of all equipment to be purchased for each client and track the delivery dates. All stages of manufacturing operations are planned and controlled to meet delivery requirements including records of all product: serial numbers, bills of materials, quality control data, and delivery dates. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G238 |
| CEU Course Title: Introduction to Reliability Engineering |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: The purpose of this course is to provide an introductory body of information that will allow the engineer, engineering manager or corporate manager the resources to start the process of organizing a reliability department within the company he or she works for. We wish to illustrate those key design practices that ensure high levels of reliability. This course will also provide references for further study so that the concepts of reliability and reliability engineering, as applied to commercial and consumer products, are not overlooked or taken for granted. Successfully completing this course will not make you an expert or a specialist but certainly will provide you with an understanding of the basics so further study will be less confusing. There is no doubt about the fact that the design process is one involving many disciplines and even though we explore only one; i.e. reliability, we touch on several others. The last portion of this course will address reliability methodology as applied to computer programming. The study of how to improve the reliability of computer codes is a huge industry and one that garners significant awareness. The interaction of various program packages remains critical to many systems and subsystems. Reliability can provide the understanding, through testing, to insure no issues when two, three or more companies contribute code that will drive systems as found in the “Airbus”, Boeing “Dreamliner”, MEGLEV, NASA’s shuttlecraft, top-of-the-line automotive products, etc.
This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G239 |
| CEU Course Title: Wind Resource Assessment |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: A wind resource assessment program is similar to other technical projects. It requires planning and coordination and is constrained by budget and schedule limitations. It demands a clear set of objectives so the best assessment approach is selected. Its ultimate success rests on the quality of the program's assembled assets—sound siting and measurement techniques, trained staff, quality equipment, and thorough data analysis techniques.
This course is based on the document Wind Resource Assessment Handbook, NREL Subcontract No. TAT-5-15283-01, April 1997. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G240 |
| CEU Course Title: Building Systems and IAQ – Sustainable Design |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: In today’s building construction sustainable design is becoming a major factor of design criteria. Sustainable design applies to every aspect of the building. In particular, this course deals with the building systems and indoor environmental quality.
This course is based on the document able Building Technical Manual – Green Building Design, Construction and Operations Part IV: Building Design – Section B: Building Systems and Indoor Environmental Quality,(Chapters 12 – 15 Only). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G241 |
| CEU Course Title: Continuous Commissioning |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 10 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 10 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 10 LU |
| Online Course Price: $249 |
| PDH Course Description: Building commissioning has emerged as the preferred method of ensuring that building systems are installed and operated to provide the performance envisioned by the designer. While most commissioning processes focus on bringing building operation to the original design intent, Continuous Commissioning is different. Continuous Commissioning focuses on optimizing HVAC system operation and control for the existing building conditions. Continuous Commissioning is an ongoing process to resolve operating problems, improve comfort, optimize energy use and identify retrofits for existing commercial and institutional buildings and central plant facilities. Continuous Commissioning focuses on improving overall system control and operations for the building, as it is currently utilized, and on meeting existing facility needs.
This course is based on the document Continuous Commissioning Guidebook for Federal Energy Managers Maximizing Building Efficiency and Comfort; DOE – Federal Energy Management Program – October 2002. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G242 |
| CEU Course Title: Green Roofs |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: Because of their many energy-saving and environmental benefits, green roofs are a promising technology for energy-efficient buildings. In a green roof, a layer of vegetation covers the surface of a roof to provide shade, cool indoor and outdoor temperatures, storm water management, and more. This course describes the benefits of green roofs, estimated saving and market potential of green roofs, technology performance of green roofs, warranties, standards and codes related to green roofs. This course is based on the document Green Roofs, DOE/EE-0298.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G243 |
| CEU Course Title: Zero Energy Buildings |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: Buildings have a significant impact on energy use and the environment. The way the zero energy goal is defined affects the choices designers make to achieve this goal and whether they can claim success. This course material shows the design impacts of the definition used for Zero Energy Buildings and the large difference between definitions. It also looks at sample utility rate structures and their impact on the zero energy scenarios.
This course is based on the document Zero Energy Buildings: A Critical Look at The Definition, Conference Paper NREL/CP-550-39833, June 2006. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G244 |
| CEU Course Title: PC Fundamentals for Design Professionals |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: As design professionals, we use our computers day in and day out. We depend on them for calculations, storage, drawing, communications, budgeting… you name it. This course will cover the fundamental parts of your computer, and teach you a bit of what makes your PC “tick”.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G245 |
| CEU Course Title: PC Networking for Design Professionals |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Networking our computers has become a necessity for professionals in the design and construction fields... even in the smallest of offices. This course will teach you the fundamentals of computer networking.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G246 |
| CEU Course Title: Incremental Seismic Rehabilitation of Hospitals |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: Earthquakes are a serious threat to hospital safety and pose a significant potential liability to hospital administrators and healthcare organizations. Hospital buildings in 39 states are vulnerable to earthquake damage. Unsafe existing buildings expose healthcare organizations to risks such as death and injury of patients, doctors, nurses and staff; damage to or collapse of buildings; damage to and loss of furnishings, equipment, and other building contents; disruption of patient care and other hospital operations and loss of an indispensable community resource.
This course is based on the document Incremental Seismic Rehabilitation of Hospital Buildings, FEMA 396, December 2003. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G247 |
| CEU Course Title: Laboratories Best Practices: Commissioning Ventilated Containment Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: Ventilated containment equipment has commonly been delivered and installed as off-the-wall selections considered state-of-the-art by default if not by superior design. However, with advancing technology of ventilated containment systems and with heightened concern over material hazards, environmental protection and energy conservation, equipment efficacy must be assured. Consequently, commissioning has become an essential discipline for the effective construction and operation of laboratory facilities.
This course is based on the document Laboratories For The 21st Century: Best Practice Guide – Commissioning Ventilated Containment Systems In The Laboratory, DOE/GO-102008-2653, August 2008. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G248 |
| CEU Course Title: Reducing Fossil Fuel Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions with Solar Water Heating |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This (Two-hour) course will serve as an informative guide specifically reviewing the technical potential of solar water heating (SWH) to reduce fossil fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions.
Use of solar water heating (SWH) in the United States grew significantly in the late 1970s and early 1980s, as a result of increasing energy prices and generous tax credits. Since 1985, however, expiration of federal tax credits and decreased energy prices have virtually eliminated the U.S. market for SWH. More recently, increases in energy prices, concerns regarding emissions of greenhouse gases, and improvements in SWH systems have created new interest in the potential of this technology. This course is based entirely on “The Technical Potential of Solar Water Heating to Reduce Fossil Fuel Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the United States” from The National Renewable Energy Laboratory Technical Report NREL/TP-640-41157, dated March 2007. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. You will be quizzed on the attached document in its entirety. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G249 |
| CEU Course Title: Climate Change and Humans |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 10 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 10 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 10 LU |
| Online Course Price: $249 |
| PDH Course Description: Climate change, interacting with changes in land use and demographics, will affect important human dimensions in the United States, especially those related to human health, settlements and welfare. The challenges presented by population growth, an aging population, migration patterns, and urban and coastal development will be affected by changes in temperature, precipitation, and extreme climate-related events. In the future, with continued global warming, heat waves and heavy downpours are very likely to further increase in frequency and intensity. Cold days and cold nights are very likely to become much less frequent over North America. Substantial areas of North America are likely to have more frequent droughts of greater severity. Hurricane wind speeds, rainfall intensity, and storm surge levels are likely to increase. Other changes include measurable sea-level rise and increases in the occurrence of coastal and riverine flooding. The United States is certainly capable of adapting to the collective impacts of climate change. However, there will still be certain individuals and locations where the adaptive capacity is less and these individuals and their communities will be disproportionally impacted by climate change.
This course focuses on impacts of global climate change, especially impacts on three broad dimensions of the human condition: human health, human settlements, and human welfare. The course examines potential impacts of climate change on human society, opportunities for adaptation, and associated recommendations for addressing data gaps and near- and long-term research goals. The text for this course was authored by the US EPA and a number of national and international experts and is titled, “Analyses of the Effects of Global Change on Human Health and Welfare and Human Systems, Final Report, Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.6”, 2008. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G250 |
| CEU Course Title: Writing Special Provisions |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: This course covers the general format, content and purpose of a Special Provision that could be used in a set of contract documents for an infrastructure project such as a roadway, drainage or utility improvement. The course describes the basic format of a Special Provision by defining its purpose, identifies the various types of Special Provisions, and explains the importance of proper grammar for the communication of the intent of any design team faced with the task of writing a Special Provision.
Completion of this course will provide the student with an understanding of the issues to be covered by a Special Provision in a typical set of contract documents. This will provide the student with a basis for discussion with the team or project manager on each assignment. This in turn can reduce false starts, provide specific direction to the various disciplines involved and prepare questions for the client from a pro-active position. The result is intended to be a savings in labor spent on corrections and re-typing of text, which will result in the completion of a project within the budget. This course draws on the author's extensive experience with contract documents to provide valuable project execution tips that can save your project cost and schedule. Several minutes of discussion during the kick-off of a project can prevent costly last minute changes. This course is a "How To" for preparing the format and text of Special Provisions for a project. Any engineer involved in preparing the contract documents for infrastructure / roadway plans will benefit from the lessons learned by the course author from a career that has spanned three decades and has seen hundreds of sets of plans and special provisions. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G252 |
| CEU Course Title: An Engineer’s Guide to Influencing Public Policy |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Engineers often are called upon to interact with public policy makers in the course of their careers, their professional development, and in pursuit of personal interests. There are, however, fundamental differences in what motivates engineers and what motivates public policy makers. This course presents a realistic approach that engineers will need to follow if they hope to have any success in the public policy arena at the local, state and federal levels.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G253 |
| CEU Course Title: Engineering Symbology, Prints and Drawings |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Engineering drawing is a formal and precise way of communicating information about the shape, size, features and precision of physical objects. The drawings of the engineer are an obvious case of making visible the practical expression of the profession, the interpretation of which has a direct impact on the final product.
This course provides a thorough explanation of how engineering drawings are structured and the conventions that are used in making them and reading them. The course is designed to demonstrate how to read mechanical and technical drawings of piping and mechanical devices, controllers, and instruments connected to the network of pipes in an industrial plant. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G254 |
| CEU Course Title: Principles of Sustainable Design for Buildings |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: “Sustainable design” is no longer a boutique concept in the design and construction of buildings and related infrastructure. It is widely required by government agencies and is becoming more and more in demand by responsible private owners. This online course will tell you about the framework for applying sustainable design principles. In addition, the opportunities and resources associated with each principle are identified during the presentation.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G254V |
| CEU Course Title: Principles of Sustainable Design for Buildings (Video Course) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: "Sustainable design" is no longer a boutique concept in the design and construction of buildings and related infrastructure. It is widely required by government agencies and is becoming more and more in demand by responsible private owners. This webinar will tell you about the framework for applying sustainable design principles. In addition, the opportunities and resources associated with each principle are identified during the presentation.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G254W |
| CEU Course Title: Principles of Sustainable Design for Buildings (Live Webinar) PE & RA (AIA HSW) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $110 |
| PDH Course Description: “Sustainable design” is no longer a boutique concept in the design and construction of buildings and related infrastructure. It is widely required by government agencies and is becoming more and more in demand by responsible private owners. This webinar will tell you about the framework for applying sustainable design principles. In addition, the opportunities and resources associated with each principle are identified during the presentation.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. All quiz questions are reviewed during the webinar. You are guaranteed to pass this quiz. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G256 |
| CEU Course Title: Building Design Specifications and Tools |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course will introduce you to the most important resource available to engineers and architects engaged in the design of buildings and related infrastructure. It represents the collective knowledge of thousands of engineers and architects acquired over the past century. It will provide you with design guidance based on building and space types, design disciplines and objectives, and products and systems. It will provide you project management resources focused on project delivery teams, project planning and development, building commissioning, and project delivery and controls. You will have a single, easy-to-access source for operations and maintenance guidance, and exceptionally useful reference materials and tools. You will be introduced to the most comprehensive and definitive set of guide specifications available to the profession for the design of buildings and related infrastructure and to the tools available to you to utilize them on your next project. This is hands-on information that is easy to access and use that has been proven over-and-over on thousands of projects from small and routine to enormous and unique. You will learn how to quickly access and navigate this resource and put it to work for you on your next project. And….it is free!
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G257 |
| CEU Course Title: Adhesives |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: This course is written specifically for the purpose of providing a basic understanding of adhesive systems. It is a very broad subject so we are limiting the descriptive information to adhesives only and omitting sealants, thread locking adhesives, potting compounds, encapsulating compounds, gasketing materials, etc. These subjects are very interesting but complex to the point of deserving a more detailed look on an individual basis. We will concentrate solely on adhesives products used for bonding two or more substrates together. When we say systems, we are referring to 1.) Adhesives types and selection, 2.) Cleaning and pretreatment of substrates and 3.) Joint design. All three areas are integral to successful bonding, and accomplished properly, can provide for prolonged operational life. We also cover adhesive history, global markets, adhesive uses, standards and testing methods and equipment. By the end of the course, we want to impart a fundamental understanding of an industry that has significant annual growth and represents an important technology. We hope to pique your interest to the point of wanting to know more and providing a solid foundation upon which to build.
This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G258 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Fire Protection Engineering for BuildingsABIH CM APPROVAL #11-3813 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course will introduce you to fire protection engineering fundamentals related to building materials and design, water supply for fire protection, fire extinguishing systems, fire alarm systems, special occupancies and hazards, and storage of flammable and hazardous materials. You will be introduced to the basics of using occupancy hazard classification for determining sprinkler densities and hose streams, procedures for determining fire flow demand for unsprinklered facilities, and procedures for performance based fire safety design.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G258W |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Fire Protection Engineering for Buildings (Live Webinar)PE, ABIH CM APPROVAL #11-3813 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $110 |
| PDH Course Description: This course will introduce you to fire protection engineering fundamentals related to building materials and design, water supply for fire protection, fire extinguishing systems, fire alarm systems, special occupancies and hazards, and storage of flammable and hazardous materials. You will be introduced to the basics of using occupancy hazard classification for determining sprinkler densities and hose streams, procedures for determining fire flow demand for unsprinklered facilities, and procedures for performance based fire safety design.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. All quiz questions are reviewed during the webinar. You are guaranteed to pass this quiz. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G259 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Passive Solar Buildings |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course is an introduction to passive solar technology to heat buildings. It will tell you about the basic passive systems and climate considerations you need to know about. You will gain knowledge about guidelines for schematic design of passive solar buildings. You will learn the foundation you need to move forward with passive solar design as an integral part of your building design skills.
This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G259W |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Passive Solar Buildings (Live Webinar)PE & RA, AIA HSW |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $110 |
| PDH Course Description: This course is an introduction to passive solar technology to heat buildings. It will tell you about the basic passive systems and climate considerations you need to know about. You will gain knowledge about guidelines for schematic design of passive solar buildings. You will learn the foundation you need to move forward with passive solar design as an integral part of your building design skills.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. All quiz questions are reviewed during the webinar. You are guaranteed to pass this quiz. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G262 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to the Facilities Planning Process: Area Development Plans |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course provides an introduction to the Area Development Planning (ADP) process that is commonly used in developing new project sites. The planning procedures described are a guide that can be modified to suit specific project requirements. They provide a logical process intended to lead to a successful end result.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G263 |
| CEU Course Title: Light-Cure Adhesives |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: The course on Light-Cure Adhesives will introduce the student to a method of obtaining extremely rapid cure times for adhesive materials. These materials react to UV and visible light in a fashion that can provide a permanent “set” in less than a minute. Curing in the presents of UV light has been usable technology for quite some time but the development of materials that will cure when subjected to visible light are fairly new to the adhesive industry. These materials react differently than other adhesives material classifications. We will explore the chemical mechanism by which this is possible as well as 1.) Mechanical characteristics, 2.) Material categories, 3.) Equipment necessary to project light on the substrates, 4.) Applications, 5.) Benefits and 6.) Safety aspects of the light cure process. We also will take a quick look at those vendors selling into the marketplace and specialty materials available for difficult jobs. When completed, the student will have a working knowledge of light cure adhesives and will be able to talk intelligently with vendors and professionals in the adhesive field.
This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G264 |
| CEU Course Title: Estimating GHG Emissions Using the Local Government Operations Protocol |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: In response to a scientific consensus linking greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from human activities to global climate change, many local governments are looking inwards to identify opportunities to reduce GHG emissions not only from their communities, but also from their own operations. Local governments can inventory the emissions from their operations in order to track their performance and ensure that their actions do reduce GHG emissions. This GHG inventory is often referred to as a carbon footprint and is the foundation of actions to address climate change. Complete, consistent and accurate measurement enables local governments to assess their risks and opportunities, track their progress, and create a strategy to reduce emissions in a quantifiable and transparent way.
This course is deigned to provide a standardized method for quantifying and reporting GHG emissions associated with their government operations. The text for this course is the “Local Government Operations Protocol, Version 1.0, September 2008” developed by the California Air Resources Board, the California Climate Action Registry, ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability, and the Climate Registry. Also included as a text is the draft “International Local Government GHG Emissions Analysis Protocol” published by the ICLEI. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G265 |
| CEU Course Title: Lean Manufacturing and the Environment |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Lean manufacturing (also called lean production) is a customer-focused business model and a collection of methods that focuses on the elimination of waste (a non-value added activity) while delivering quality products on time and at a low cost. Lean manufacturing works well when it focuses on identifying and eliminating non-value added activities. Environmental improvement efforts that have the potential to distract lean manufacturing from this prime focus will likely not get much traction.
This course will look at strategies and techniques that can seamlessly enable lean manufacturing practitioners to easily identify environmental wastes and improvement opportunities alongside the myriad other wastes and improvement opportunities uncovered by lean manufacturing. Case studies will be highlighted to illustrate key points. The text for this course is the final report prepared by the US EPA and titled, “The Lean and Environment Toolkit.” This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G266 |
| CEU Course Title: Estimating Greenhouse Gases (GHG) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: In response to a scientific consensus linking greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from human activities to global climate change, many organizations are looking inwards to identify opportunities to reduce GHG emissions not only from their operations, but also from the electricity they purchase from outside utilities.. Organizations can inventory the emissions from their operations in order to track their performance and ensure that their actions do reduce GHG emissions, but how do they estimate the GHG. This is extremely important given the cap and trade legislation being considered by the US Congress.
The World Resources Institute’s (WRI) GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard helps companies and other organizations to identify, calculate, and report GHG emissions. It is designed to set the standard for accurate, complete, consistent, relevant and transparent accounting and reporting of GHG emissions by companies and organizations, including information on setting organizational and operational boundaries, tracking emissions over time, and reporting emissions. It also provides guidance on GHG accounting and reporting principles, business goals and inventory design, managing inventory quality, accounting for GHG reductions, verification of GHG emissions, and setting a GHG target. The revised edition has been designed with the following objectives in mind: The Greenhouse Gas Protocol for Project Accounting report, released in December 2005, is a tool for determining the greenhouse gas emission reduction benefits of climate mitigation projects. The report provides specific principles, concepts, and methods for quantifying and reporting GHG reductions – i.e., the decreases in GHG emissions, or increases in removals and/or storage. This course is deigned to provide a standardized method for quantifying and reporting GHG emissions associated with industrial operations. The texts for this course are “GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard” and “Greenhouse Gas Protocol for Project Accounting”. Both of these can be downloaded by going to the World Resources Institute website at www.wri.org and clicking on the publications page and searching for the titles or hitting the links provided on the titles. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G267 |
| CEU Course Title: Making Sustainability Work |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: In recent years sustainability has gained significant momentum. Many large corporations such as Nike, Wal-Mart, and McDonald’s are embracing the concepts of sustainability. Both large corporations and small non profits all are seeing benefits to incorporating sustainability concerns into their business models. Many businesses have become sensitive to social and stakeholder issues. Sustainability can be thought of as a three legged stool and represented as the three e’s (economics, ethics and the environment) or the three p’s, (profit, planet and people).
There are four main reasons for implementing a sustainability program. These include: This course is designed to provide engineering professionals with an understanding of sustainability concepts and a means of implementing these concepts into their business models. In this course, you are required to study the book Making Sustainability Work by Marc J. Epstein, which is available in your local library or from Amazon.com, Borders, or Barnes and Nobles. You may be able to find an electronic version from e-bookstores on the Internet if time is of essence (enter search phrase "Making Sustainability Work PDF" in Google) or as a Kindle version from Amazon. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G268 |
| CEU Course Title: The Triple Bottom Line |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: In recent years sustainability has gained significant momentum. Many large corporations such as Nike, Wal-Mart, and McDonald’s are embracing the concepts of sustainability. Both large corporations and small non profits all are seeing benefits to incorporating sustainability concerns into their business models. Many businesses have become sensitive to social and stakeholder issues. Sustainability can be thought of as a three legged stool and represented as the Triple Bottom Line or in other words, the three e’s (economics, ethics and the environment) or the three p’s, (profit, planet and people). The Triple Bottom Line was first presented by John Elkington in the early 1990’s.
There are four main reasons for implementing a sustainability program. These include: This course is designed to provide engineering professionals with an understanding of the triple bottom line sustainability concepts and a means of implementing these concepts into their business models. In this course, you are required to study the book The Triple Bottom Line by Andrew W. Savitz, which is available in your local library or from Amazon.com, Borders, or Barnes and Nobles. You may be able to find an electronic version from e-bookstores on the Internet if time is of essence (enter search phrase "The Triple Bottom Line PDF" in Google) or as a Kindle version from Amazon. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G269 |
| CEU Course Title: The Natural Step Sustainability Framework |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: In recent years sustainability has gained significant momentum. Many large corporations such as Nike, Wal-Mart, and McDonald’s are embracing the concepts of sustainability. Both large corporations and small non profits all are seeing benefits to incorporating sustainability concerns into their business models. Many businesses have become sensitive to social and stakeholder issues. Dr. Karl Henrik Robert formulated with the help of over 100 Swedish scientists, four system conditions of a sustainable society.
These include: This course is designed to provide engineering professionals with an understanding of The Natural Step sustainability concepts and a means of implementing these concepts into their business models. In this course, you are required to study the book The Natural Step Towards a Sustainable Society by David Cook, which is available in your local library or from Amazon.com, Borders, or Barnes and Nobles. You may be able to find an electronic version from e-bookstores on the Internet if time is of essence (enter search phrase "The Natural Step Towards a Sustainable Society PDF" in Google) or as a Kindle version from Amazon. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G270 |
| CEU Course Title: Reporting Sustainability Using the GRI |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: There are numerous definitions for sustainability. In order to provide a more complete picture of sustainability, a common definition needs to be agreed upon. One of the most common definitions was prepared by the World Commission on Environment and Development and published in 1987. This organization defined sustainability as “meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.”
In a sustainable society nothing is wasted or released to the environment. The wastes and byproducts are either recycled or reused either by the facility or other industries. A product, once it has reached its useful life is recycled or repaired and reused. Many organizations look upon sustainability as a union of three distinct areas: environmental sustainability, economic sustainability, and social or ethical sustainability. This concept has often been referred to as “the triple bottom line” or “the three e’s”. In the past, organizations have used the word “or” as in environmental sustainability or economic viability, environmental sustainability or social (ethical) progress, social progress or economic viability. Sustainability concepts replace the “or” with “and”. Once a commitment has been made to promote sustainability, it is important to report progress on sustainability efforts in a balanced and reasonable manner. This course is designed for those organizations who are already promoting sustainability and covers the two main guidelines for reporting sustainability statistics, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). The texts for this course are “Sustainability Reporting Guidelines, Global Reporting Initiative", Version 3.0, 2006. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G271 |
| CEU Course Title: Accuracy of Sustainability Statistics |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: There are numerous definitions for sustainability. In order to provide a more complete picture of sustainability, a common definition needs to be agreed upon. One of the most common definitions was prepared by the World Commission on Environment and Development and published in 1987. This organization defined sustainability as “meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.”
In a sustainable society nothing is wasted or released to the environment. The wastes and byproducts are either recycled or reused either by the facility or other industries. A product, once it has reached its useful life is recycled or repaired and reused. Many organizations look upon sustainability as a union of three distinct areas: environmental sustainability, economic sustainability, and social or ethical sustainability. This concept has often been referred to as “the triple bottom line” or “the three e’s”. In the past, organizations have used the word “or” as in environmental sustainability or economic viability, environmental sustainability or social (ethical) progress, social progress or economic viability. Sustainability concepts replace the “or” with “and”. Once a commitment has been made to promote sustainability, it is important to report progress on sustainability efforts in a balanced and reasonable manner. It is just as important to ensure that the report presents accurate information. There is a standard for just that aspect of sustainability reporting, AA1000. This course is designed for those organizations who are already promoting sustainability and covers the main guideline for ensuring the accuracy of reporting sustainability statistics, the AA 1000 Assurance standards issued by AccountAbility. The texts for this course are AA1000 Assurance Standard Series which includes the AA1000 Assurance Standard (2008), the AA1000 AccountAbility Principles Standard, (2008), the Stakeholder Engagement Standard (2005) and the Introduction to the Revised AA1000 Assurance standard and the AA1000 Accountability Principles Standard 2008 published by AccountAbility, October 2003. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G272 |
| CEU Course Title: Overview of Arc Welding Fundamentals |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This 4-hour course describes the basic principles involved in making an arc welded joint and provides fundamental knowledge that is considered essential for entry into the welding and fabrication field. It discusses the structure and properties of both the weld metal and the heat affected zone. It explains the necessity for edge preparations when butt welding, and gives examples of the types used. It outlines how the welding procedure can be varied to meet the needs of the particular joint being made.
The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G273 |
| CEU Course Title: Introduction to Construction Safety |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: This one hour online course discusses common Construction site hazards and offers solid solutions designed to offer prevention of and protection from them. Students are introduced to safety checklists to assist with ensuring worksite safety and presented with a list of resources for further study to enhance their understanding of safety issues and preventive measures to ensure worker safety.
This course is entirely based on the OSHA Pocket Guide booklet entitled “Worker Safety Series: Construction”, published by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration—U.S. Department of Labor. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G275 |
| CEU Course Title: Design and Installation Details for Airport Visual Aids |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: Airport visual aids are used to provide guidance to pilots maneuvering on the ground and while departing and landing at airports. With thousands of flights occurring each day, air travel has to conform to certain criteria to ensure the safe operation of aircraft and its passengers. Due to the often complexities of air traffic control and air flight visual aids are essential to safe air travel. Several safety measures are built into airport visual aids including electrical backup systems.
This course will cover the design and installation details for airport visual aids. Several examples and calculations will be presented to aid in understanding the course material. Detailed illustrations are shown in the appendix, as well as definitions, with a discussion of operations and maintenance. The student will be directed to study the document “Design and Installation Details for Airport Visual Aids,” as published on the website of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G276 |
| CEU Course Title: Construction Cost Estimates |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This 3-hour course is intended to establish uniform guidance to describe methods, procedures, and formats for the preparation of construction cost estimates for civil and military projects. Guidance is also provided for the preparation of estimates for project/construction contract modifications.
This course addresses all phases of construction cost estimating from early planning and budgeting stages all the way to construction completion and contract modifications. This course describes methods and procedures for planning the work, productivity adjustments, contingencies, cost escalations, forward pricing, environmental considerations, overtime, and contractor’s overhead and profit. This course is intended for contractors, owners, facilities managers, architects and engineers involved in the preparation or review of construction cost estimates for civil and military projects. The course materials are based entirely on the Unified States Department of the Defense, United Facilities Criteria (UFC), UFC-3-700-02A, Construction Cost Estimates. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G277 |
| CEU Course Title: Facilities Design and Space Planning |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 15 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 15 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 15 LU |
| Online Course Price: $285 |
| PDH Course Description: Facilities design and space planning are very important parts of project execution and facilities management for commercial or institutional buildings. Adequate space planning at the early stage of the design phase will ensure the quality of design, the satisfaction of end users, and the life safety of occupants. This course is based entirely on the Design Guide: Army Reserve Facilities - a unified facility criteria published by the US Department of Defense. This Design Guide contains design criteria and general requirements to be used in the development of designs for new construction and additions/alterations of U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) facilities. Although the guidelines are written for the military facilities, the basic principles of the facility design and space planning described in this publication can be applied to commercial and institutional facilities as well. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G278W |
| CEU Course Title: LEED Rating System (Live Webinar)PE, RA |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $50 |
| PDH Course Description: LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. Created and maintained by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC), LEED is a rating system for green buildings. It promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in five key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection, and indoor environmental quality. The rating system is specific to the type of project being worked on, and are broken down into points for each type of credit. This webinar provides a brief review of LEED v2.2, v3 and v4. It will help you understand the basics of the LEED rating system and gain insight into the essence of sustainable development.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G279 |
| CEU Course Title: A Guide to the Financial Markets for Architects, Engineers and Surveyors |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: The goal of this course is to provide a basic understanding of the financial markets. The importance of this understanding is underscored by opportunities to be more actively involved in the management of long-term retirement accounts and the need to be an informed investor whether one is dealing with retirement or after tax accounts. Topics discussed include an overview of the markets, investment and trading strategies, various investment opportunities such as equities, bonds, futures, mutual funds, ETFs, real estate and a brief introduction to options. Finally, foreign exchange trading is discussed as well as some information about financial certifications and specialized university degree programs. A host of web addresses pointing to more information about topics presented is embedded throughout the course for those interested in moving to a deeper level of knowledge.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course content. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G280 |
| CEU Course Title: AutoCAD Inventor - Solid Modeling, Stress and Dynamic Analysis |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 15 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 15 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 15 LU |
| Online Course Price: $349 |
| PDH Course Description: AutoCAD, “INVENTOR” easy to use software enables engineers to create digital prototyping of: Process Piping, Structures, Machine Parts and Assemblies with Autodesk® Inventor® software enables users to engineer, visualize, and simulate static and dynamic motions and analyze strength of products digitally.
Engineer better products in less time with AutoCAD, “INVENTOR”. It is not necessary to have access to AutoCAD “INVENTOR” to study this course and pass the quiz. Conventional AutoCAD drawings of shapes may be uploaded into Inventor to facilitate, “Sketching” profiles of extrusions. Linkages move, pistons reciprocate, gears and cams rotate in Inventor. Cost of Software: AutoCAD, “INVENTOR PROFESSIONAL” 2009 list price is about $4,000. AutoCAD 2009 list price is approximately $3,000. Go online to: “http://students4.autodesk.com/” and download: “AutoCAD”, “INVENTOR PROFESSIONAL”, and “Mechanical” free if you are a student of an approved Technical College or other organization. These downloads are very large and will take 2 to 4 hours. The download will stop from time to time for inputs from you. If you don’t respond the download will terminate. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G286 |
| CEU Course Title: The Bid Process |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This course is intended to provide professional personnel working in architecture and engineering with an insight into the procurement process used by government agencies, private corporations, and purchasing “departments.” It will assist anyone involved in producing technical drawings, specifications, and bid information, and will help avoid procurement entanglements when receiving bids, opening bids, and analyzing the information so obtained. Some of the methods and”tricks” used by bidders and suppliers to either limit the competition or raise the final bid prices are examined, along with a discussion of what can be done to avoid this type of situation.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the un-derstanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G287 |
| CEU Course Title: Safe Rooms and Shelters - CBR Threat Protection |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: A safe room is a system of barriers that protects the occupants from the outside environment. Under usual operations, a building does little to protect occupants from external airborne hazards because outside air must be continuously introduced through these openings to provide a comfortable, healthy inside environment. A building can provide substantial protection against agents released outside only if the flow of fresh air is filtered, temporarily interrupted, or reduced, and the building openings are closed or sealed. Interrupting the flow of fresh air by reducing the flow of air through the building openings is the principle applied for safe rooms.
This 3-hour course describes how to add chemical, biological and radiological (CBR) protection capability to a shelter or safe room. It also discusses air filtration, safe room criteria, design requirements, operations and maintenance, commissioning, and training required to operate a shelter or safe room. This course will introduce you to Chapter 3 “CBR Threat Protection” of the FEMA Publication tilted, “Safe Rooms and Shelters” (FEMA 453). The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of this FEMA Publication. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G288 |
| CEU Course Title: Bill of Materials Basics |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This course covers the many aspects and uses of the bill of material in a production environment. Topics include creating a structured bill of material, adding routings, using the bill for scheduling, inventory, and finance. Special discussions include conducting design reviews and implementing standardization techniques using the bill as a focal point. This class presents a unique management strategy that relies on the development and formation of the bill of material. The author has several years experience in Engineering Management and presents his practical methods on utilization of this critical document.
The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course material. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G289 |
| CEU Course Title: Alternative and Renewable Energy Sources |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: The water and wastewater industry relies heavily on electricity and other fossil fuels to provide the energy necessary to treat drinking water and wastewater. Fossil fuels are limited in the available quantities and non-renewable and at some time will be depleted. This course will look at the issue of fossil fuels and provide an understanding of the alternative, renewable energy sources that are available for use at water and wastewater facilities. It will also include a discussion of key engineering and other factors needed to adopt some or all of these alternatives as energy sources.
In this course, you are required to study the book Alternative Energy For Dummies by Rik DeGunther, which is available in your local library or from Amazon.com, Borders, or Barnes and Nobles. You may be able to find an electronic version from e-bookstores on the Internet if time is of essence (enter search phrase "Alternative Energy for Dummies PDF" in Google) or as a Kindle version from Amazon. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G289W |
| CEU Course Title: Alternative and Renewable Energy Sources (8-Hour Program, Live Webinar)PE |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $400 |
| PDH Course Description: The water and wastewater industry relies heavily on electricity and other fossil fuels to provide the energy necessary to treat drinking water and wastewater. Fossil fuels are limited in the available quantities and non-renewable and at some time will be depleted. This course will look at the issue of fossil fuels and provide an understanding of the alternative, renewable energy sources that are available for use at water and wastewater facilities. It will also include a discussion of key engineering and other factors needed to adopt some or all of these alternatives as energy sources.
In this course, the instructor will go over the book Alternative Energy For Dummies by Rik DeGunther, and will highlight the important topics related to the engineering aspect. The book is available in your local library or from Amazon.com or Barnes & Nobles for your future reference. You may also be able to find an electronic version from e-bookstores on the Internet or as a Kindle version from Amazon. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G290 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Building Design Specifications and Tools |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This course will introduce you to the most important resource available to engineers and architects engaged in the design of buildings and related infrastructure. It represents the collective knowledge of thousands of engineers and architects acquired over the past century. It will provide you with design guidance based on building and space types, design disciplines and objectives, and products and systems. It will provide you project management resources focused on project delivery teams, project planning and development, building commissioning, and project delivery and controls. You will have a single, easy-to-access source for operations and maintenance guidance, and exceptionally useful reference materials and tools. You will be introduced to the most comprehensive and definitive set of guide specifications available to the profession for the design of buildings and related infrastructure and to the tools available to you to utilize them on your next project. This is hands-on information that is easy to access and use that has been proven over-and-over on thousands of projects from small and routine to enormous and unique. You will learn how to quickly access and navigate this resource and put it to work for you on your next project. And….it is free!
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G290V |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Building Design Specifications and Tools (Video Course) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course will introduce you to the most important resource available to engineers and architects engaged in the design of buildings and related infrastructure. It represents the collective knowledge of thousands of engineers and architects acquired over the past century. It will provide you with design guidance based on building and space types, design disciplines and objectives, and products and systems. It will provide you project management resources focused on project delivery teams, project planning and development, building commissioning, and project delivery and controls. You will have a single, easy-to-access source for operations and maintenance guidance, and exceptionally useful reference materials and tools. You will be introduced to the most comprehensive and definitive set of guide specifications available to the profession for the design of buildings and related infrastructure and to the tools available to you to utilize them on your next project. This is hands-on information that is easy to access and use that has been proven over-and-over on thousands of projects from small and routine to enormous and unique. You will learn how to quickly access and navigate this resource and put it to work for you on your next project. And...it is free!
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G290W |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Building Design Specifications and Tools (Live Webinar)PE & RA, AIA HSW |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $220 |
| PDH Course Description: This course will introduce you to the most important resource available to engineers and architects engaged in the design of buildings and related infrastructure. It represents the collective knowledge of thousands of engineers and architects acquired over the past century. It will provide you with design guidance based on building and space types, design disciplines and objectives, and products and systems. It will provide you project management resources focused on project delivery teams, project planning and development, building commissioning, and project delivery and controls. You will have a single, easy-to-access source for operations and maintenance guidance, and exceptionally useful reference materials and tools. You will be introduced to the most comprehensive and definitive set of guide specifications available to the profession for the design of buildings and related infrastructure and to the tools available to you to utilize them on your next project. This is hands-on information that is easy to access and use that has been proven over-and-over on thousands of projects from small and routine to enormous and unique. You will learn how to quickly access and navigate this resource and put it to work for you on your next project. And….it is free!
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. All quiz questions are reviewed during the webinar. You are guaranteed to pass this quiz. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G291 |
| CEU Course Title: Hydrogen – Production, Delivery, Storage, and Use |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: This course will review the current methods and challenges associated with production, delivery, storage, and use of hydrogen as a transportation fuel. Additionally, this course provides an in-depth review of fuel cells – a device that can convert hydrogen into electricity – and how they operate.
Hydrogen holds the potential to provide clean, safe, affordable, and secure energy from abundant domestic resources. However, there are several technical challenges to the commercialization and widespread use of hydrogen as an energy carrier. The great promise of hydrogen as a transportation fuel prompts the need for engineers and government officials with professional engineering licenses to be well-informed about hydrogen in order to advance the commercial development of hydrogen production, delivery, storage, and use. This course is based entirely on Hydrogen & Our Energy Future, published by the U.S. Department of Energy Hydrogen Program. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G292 |
| CEU Course Title: Carbon Sequestration |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This four-hour course reviews the technology associated with capturing and sequestering carbon dioxide from fossil fuel power plants.
Because of increasing global energy carbon emissions and rising concentrations of carbon dioxide (CO2) will enter the atmosphere unless major changes are made in the way we produce and use energy—in particular, how we manage carbon. We can minimize this impact by reducing the need for fossil fuels, finding other sources for energy production, and capturing the carbon that is emitted from fossil fuel combustion and sequestering it. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G293 |
| CEU Course Title: How to Give Effective PowerPoint Presentations |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This three-hour course contains specific advice and guidance on how to use The Microsoft PowerPoint presentation program to give effective presentations. The course provides general guidance on the use of text, color, bullets, visuals, and special effects in presentations. Tips are included on how to use a few of the unique features of PowerPoint.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G294 |
| CEU Course Title: Explosion Standoff Distances |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This course provides a background on explosive materials and their reduction to equivalent pounds of TNT. The major blast parameters, namely initial overpressure and duration are then calculated. This data is then used to figure displacement of an SDOF (Single Degree of Freedom) system, used three different models. A concrete beam example provides insight and clarification of the material covered.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G295 |
| CEU Course Title: Aero Navigation - Part 1 Through 9 of 35 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 15 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 15 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 15 LU |
| Online Course Price: $349 |
| PDH Course Description: This introductory course covers the first 9 of the 35 courses included in this series. It describes Background, Theory, Accuracy, Application & some Cost Information pertaining to 35 different mostly complex Aero Navigation Systems that were developed over the decades; largely by Engineers.
Three “truly revolutionary” new Aero Navigation systems are included. These state-of-the-art Aero Navigation systems are still undergoing development & implementation. All 3 will very soon result in an enormous improvement in many types of flying; especially instrument approaches. Only a minute portion of current military or professional pilots have heard of these as of late 2009. An Aero Navigation system is defined as a distinct method of performing Aero Navigation of an aircraft. Few occupations, avocations or hobbies draw upon Engineering as strongly as Aero Navigation. Most are ingenious, highly technical, & involve special equipment such as computers & specialized electronic instruments & receivers. This Aero Navigation course provides an Engineering perspective on 35 different Aero Navigation systems. A few of the 35 Aero Navigation systems are Celestial, OMNI, GPS, LORAN, Grid, Multiple Drift, & Pressure Pattern. Some Aero Nav systems are quite simple, or involve little or no equipment. Most do require considerable technical knowledge &/or complex electronics; or devoted Aero Nav mechanical instruments. The oldest is reportedly 5,000 years old. Some were developed nearly 200 years ago; most within the past 60 years. One literally evolved from sticks & strings to elaborate highly complex modern systems with complex instruments over a few hundred years. Most of the 600,000 American pilots have knowledge of, or have used, only 4 Aero Nav systems. Very few professional pilots are familiar with 10. Some of the information covered in this Aero Navigation course could literally save a person’s life, especially if he is a pilot. Descriptors that apply to some of the Aero Nav systems: Highly Technical, Ingenious, Difficult to Implement, Challenging, Very Simple, User Friendly, Extremely Important in 2009, Extremely Important for the Foreseeable Future, State-of-the-Art, Advancing the State-of-the-Art, 5,000 Years Old; Precise, Very Old, Obsolete (but in use), Obsolete, & Primitive. An Aero Navigator must understand aircraft performance, & the specific impact of the atmosphere on aircraft performance. This relationship is discussed in detail throughout this PDH-Aero Navigation course. This introductory course covers the first 9 of the 35 courses included in this series. The remaining will be limited to information on the specific system. Note that 60% of this Introductory course is devoted to background, support, & ancillary information for those unfamiliar with Aero Navigation.. The author is a PE who is also a serious & very enthusiastic pilot holding most available FAA flying licenses & ratings, including that of Aero Navigator. He has enjoyed flying 45 types of planes including turbojet, turbo prop, glider, blimp, hot air balloon, amphibian, aerobatic biplanes, monoplanes; trigear, mono gear, & taildragger. His Engineering experience includes R&D & design of Medical Apparatus, Aerospace Products, Optical Instruments, & an assortment of heavy industrial products. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G296 |
| CEU Course Title: Aero Navigation - Part 10 Through 35 of 35 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 10 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 10 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 10 LU |
| Online Course Price: $249 |
| PDH Course Description: This course covers Aero Navigation systems 10 through 35 of the 35 Aero Navigation system course included in this series. It describes Background, Theory, Accuracy, Application & some Cost Information pertaining to 35 different mostly complex Aero Navigation Systems that were developed over the decades; largely by Engineers
Three “truly revolutionary ” new Aero Navigation systems are included. These state-of-the-art Aero Navigation systems are still undergoing development & implementation. All 3 will very soon result in an enormous improvement in many types of flying; especially instrument approaches. Only a small portion of current military or professional pilots have heard of these as of late 2009. Additionally, several even more advanced Aero Navigation system "concepts" are discussed briefly. An Aero Navigation system is defined as a distinct method of performing Aero Navigation of an aircraft. Few occupations, avocations or hobbies draw upon Engineering as strongly as Aero Navigation Most are ingenious, highly technical, & involve special equipment such as computers & specialized electronic instruments & receivers. A few of the 35 Aero Navigation systems are Celestial, OMNI, GPS, LORAN, Grid, Multiple Drift, & Pressure Pattern. Some Aero Nav systems are quite simple, or involve little or no equipment. Most do require considerable technical knowledge &/or complex electronics; or devoted Aero Nav mechanical instruments. The oldest nav system is reportedly 5,000 years old. Some were developed nearly 200 years ago; most within the past 60 years. One literally evolved from sticks & strings to elaborate highly complex modern systems with complex instruments over a few hundred years. Most of the 600,000 American pilots have knowledge of, or have used, only 4 Aero Nav systems. Very few professional pilots are familiar with 10. Some of the information covered in this Aero Navigation course could literally save a person’s life, especially if he is a pilot Descriptors that apply to some of the Aero Nav systems: Highly Technical, Ingenious, Difficult to Implement, Challenging, Very Simple, User Friendly, Extremely Important in 2009, Extremely Important for the Foreseeable Future, State-of-the-Art, Advancing the State-of-the-Art, 5,000 Years Old; Precise, Very Old, Obsolete (but in use), Obsolete, & Primitive. An Aero Navigator must understand aircraft performance, & the specific impact of the atmosphere on aircraft performance. This relationship is discussed in detail throughout this PDH-Aero Navigation course. The author is a PE who is also a serious & very enthusiastic pilot holding most available FAA flying licenses & ratings, including that of Aero Navigator. He has enjoyed 4,600 flying hours in 45 types of planes including turbojet, turbo prop, glider, blimp, hot air balloon, amphibian, aerobatic biplanes, monoplanes; trigear, mono gear, & taildragger. His Engineering experience includes R&D & design of Medical Apparatus, Aerospace Products, Optical Instruments, & an assortment of state-of-the-art & heavy industrial products, including "severe service metal seated ball valves" that were designed specifically for a wide variety of hostile environments & media; from cryogenic temperatures to 2,200° F. He designed the world's largest & fastest pipe bender for field installation. It cold bent 5 ft diameter x 1" thick pipe with a 6.25 million lb. force at the fulcrum. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G300 |
| CEU Course Title: Lean Series—Basics of Lean |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: This one hour online course provides an overview of the concepts of the Lean Enterprise. The term ‘lean’ was first used by Jim Womack and Daniel T. Jones in their book ‘Lean Thinking’ to describe the improvement activities pioneered by the Toyota Motor Company. The authors created this term because this new way does more and more with less and less. Over time the definition of lean has evolved into being considered a business philosophy for pursuing business excellence based on continuous improvement and respect for people. Lean differentiates itself from other business philosophies by focusing on the elimination of waste vs. process improvement.
The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G301 |
| CEU Course Title: Lean Series — Value Stream Analysis |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: This one hour online course provides a basic overview of the Value Stream Analysis process. Value Stream Analysis is the basic building block for creating an effective lean implementation plan. The process allows a Value Stream team to identify their current state, what they would like to achieve in a 3-5 year window, and to create a future state plan for incrementally achieving their ideal vision.
The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G302 |
| CEU Course Title: Lean Series — 5S |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: This one hour online course provides a basic overview of the 5S process. 5S is a sustainable process to increase the organization, orderliness, and cleanliness in any work environment. 5S applies to both manufacturing and administrative areas in any business. While often thought of as a “housekeeping” program--safety, productivity, quality and morale also increase when 5S is thoughtfully implemented and sustained.
The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G303 |
| CEU Course Title: Lean Series — Creating Flow |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: This one hour online course provides a basic overview for Creating Flow. Creating continuous flow should be a fundamental objective of any lean program. Continuous flow is defined as producing and moving one item at a time (or a small and consistent batch of items) through a series of processing steps as continuously as possible, with each step making just what is requested by the next step. The objective of flow is to drastically reduce throughput time (or lead-time) and human effort by eliminating waste in the process.
The Creating Flow training package is another element of the Lean Overview Series. This series provides an overview of lean tools and techniques for Engineers, Architects and Land Surveyors to help them participate more effectively in lean enterprise activities. Each element of the Lean Overview Series provides a basic understanding of a lean tool or technique to help students develop a working knowledge of the concept and its purpose in a lean enterprise journey. The series starts with foundational elements and progresses to intermediate and advanced lean concepts. Each topic also provides references for additional study should the student be interested. Figure 1 illustrates the Lean Overview Series. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G320 |
| CEU Course Title: Designing with Parameters in Autodesk Inventor |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Autodesk Inventor is a powerful parametric design tool. This course is intended for those already familiar with Inventor who would like to increase their understanding of Inventor parameters and make more effective use of Inventor’s parametric capabilities in the design process.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G321 |
| CEU Course Title: Green Engineering Spreadsheets: Section-1 Insulation |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This 4 PDH hour online course defines the design equations of several basic heat transfer systems resulting in Excel print-outs of design parameters and calculated results. The use of existing energy-efficiency technologies, such as insulation, is fundamental to successful sustainable development, as regards both the production and consumption of energy.
This course is Section-1 of several, “Green Engineering” courses including: M237 Heat Transfer Excel Calculations, M236 Steam & Combustion Power Cycles Spreadsheet. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G322 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Coatings and Paints |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Painting and coating of surfaces in buildings and other infrastructure construction require careful attention to specification, application and inspection if construction materials are to be effectively protected for a substantial service life. This course will introduce you to the principles and practices of coatings and paints for applications in buildings and other infrastructure. You will learn about the criteria to use in specifying coatings and paints for all of the typical construction materials, specifications for repair of surfaces, recommendations for removal of existing coatings and paints, standards for condition and cleanliness of substrates, and methods of surface preparation. This course will provide you with important information you can use every day on current and future projects in your office or agency.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G323 |
| CEU Course Title: Green Engineering Spreadsheets: Section 2 - Dust and Pollution Collection |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This 4 PDH online course defines the basic: equipment, applications, and design equations of industrial dust and pollution collection equipment including: fans, cyclone collectors, bag houses, and electrostatic precipitators.
Industrial dust collection applications include: Blasting – Carpet Manufacturing - Chemical Processing - Fiber Glass - Laser Cutting - Mining - Paper Manufacturing - Pharmaceutical - Rubber Grinding - Seed Processes - Solar Panel Fabrication - Thermal/Flame Spray - Welding - Woodworking.
Dust and pollution collection system parameters are analyzed using Excel spreadsheets. This course is Section-2 of several, “Green Engineering” courses including: G321 Insulation, M237 Heat Transfer Excel Calculations, M236 Steam & Combustion Power Cycles Spreadsheet. Topics include: 1. Industrial Fans 2. Cyclone Collectors 3. Bag House Collectors 4. Electrostatic precipitators 5. Conversion Factors The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G324 |
| CEU Course Title: US Environmental Protection Agency Facility Response Plan |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This four hour online course discusses the regulations and processes in place to
prevent oil spills in accordance with ATTACHMENT C-II CERTIFICATION OF SUBSTANTIAL HARM DETERMINATION FORM.
Furthermore, the course will provide for spill cleanup procedures when spills occur. This course will enable the engineer to write a US EPA FRP in general applications. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G325W |
| CEU Course Title: Building Bigger and Taller Buildings (Live Webinar)PE, RA |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $110 |
| PDH Course Description: For over 4,000 years, the world's tallest structure was the 480' tall Great Pyramid at Giza, Egypt. By the 1880s, three key factors in the evolution of tall buildings were in place: a need for space, better building materials, and the invention of the safety elevator. Since then, bigger and taller buildings have sprang up all over the world. In this webinar, we will review the history of skyscrapers, study the special needs of tall buildings, and examine the construction process of recently completed highrises. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G328 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Solar Cooling Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course will introduce you to solar-powered cooling systems for buildings. You will learn about absorption cooling systems, Rankine cycle heat engine cooling systems, desiccant cooling, and other solar-powered systems having potential for commercial applications. You will be introduced to the fundamentals of system sizing, controls, piping, pumps and valves, and solar collectors.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G340W |
| CEU Course Title: Earthquakes - Learn from the Past, Prepare for the Future (Part 1) (Live Webinar)PE & RA |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $110 |
| PDH Course Description: Earthquakes are natural ground motions caused as the Earth releases energy. In this course series, we will study earthquake damages and lessons learned from five major earthquakes: The Great 1906 San Francisco Earthquake (7.8 magnitude), 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake (7.1 magnitude), The Great 2008 Sichuan Earthquake (8.0 magnitude), the Great 2010 Chilean Earthquake (8.8 magnitude), and the Great 2011 Japan Earthquake (9.0 magnitude). The first part of the series focuses on the fundamentals of how earthquakes work and why they occur. Students will learn the various damges caused by earthquakes and how we can mitigate earthquake damages. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G341W |
| CEU Course Title: Earthquakes - Learn from the Past, Prepare for the Future (Part 2)(Live Webinars)PE & RA |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $110 |
| PDH Course Description: Earthquakes are natural ground motions caused as the Earth releases energy. In this webinar series, we will study earthquake damages and lessons learned from five major earthquakes: The Great 1906 San Francisco Earthquake (7.8 magnitude), 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake (7.1 magnitude), the Great 2008 Sichuan Earthquake (8.0 magnitude), the Great 2010 Chilean Earthquake (8.8 magnitude), and the Great 2011 Japan Earthquake (9.0 magnitude). The second part of the series focuses on the seismic research and retrofitting for structures. Students will understand the basics of seismic design philosophy and building code requirements. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G342 |
| CEU Course Title: Introduction to GIS |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $75 |
| PDH Course Description: Geographic Information System (GIS) allows us to view, understand, interpret, and visualize data in many ways that have never been achieved before. Because of its power of revealing relationships, patterns, and trends in the form of maps, globes, reports, and charts, GIS has become an indispensible tool in such fields as land development, urban planning, natural resource management, environmental studies, utility networks, infrastructure inventory, natural hazard mitigation, business marketing, pulic health, public safety and national security. Together with cartography, remote sensing, global positioning systems, photogrammetry, and geography, the GIS has evolved into a discipline with its own research base known as geographic information sciences. Therefore, having a basic understanding of what GIS is and how it can be used will help engineers and architects expand their knowledge base and adapt to this rapidly changing world. This course introduces students to the history of GIS development and the basic concepts behind GIS. In addition, students will learn some of the popular applications of GIS. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G343W |
| CEU Course Title: Green Building Basics (Live Webinar)PE & RA, AIA HSW |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $200 |
| PDH Course Description: From green cars to green buildings, building "green" has gathered tremendous momentum around the world in recent years as a result of increased awareness of global warming and record high prices of natural resources. The goal of building "green" for the construction industry is to reduce the life cycle cost of buildings while maximizing health and environmental performance. This course introduces green building concepts and practices to architects, engineers, contractors and building owners with respect to conservation of natural resources, wise use of energy, improvement of air quality and development of livable communities. The green building strategies provided in this course are applicable to various types of construction, from commercial to residential. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. All quiz questions are reviewed during the webinar. You are guaranteed to pass this quiz. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G344 |
| CEU Course Title: RFID Technology |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This course is structured to introduce the concepts of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID ) to individuals wishing to gain a detailed understanding of the operation, components, potential for cost savings and the potential for improvement in efficiency. RFID technology has been called the most exciting “NEW” technology in the twenty-first century. The uses today are remarkably varied. We present six (6) case studies that provide examples of how diverse the applications can be and how those uses can greatly automate processes that once were manual in nature. The benefits and drawbacks are discussed in depth as well as areas of interest when considering implementation. We devote considerable time towards planning, implementation and manageability of the system and discuss in depth the following:
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz which presents the student with an opportunity to use the principles taught in the course. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G345 |
| CEU Course Title: Solar Storms: An Engineering Challenge |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: As our society becomes increasingly more dependent on electrical, electronic and computer technologies, it correspondingly becomes more vulnerable to the effects of space weather in the form of geomagnetic storms generated by the earth’s interaction with the sun. This course is designed to introduce the basic concepts of space weather and its impact on the electrical grid, pipelines, airline navigation systems and other vital technologies. The terrorist threat of a high altitude nuclear blast that can generate great damage similar to solar storms is also presented.
This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G346 |
| CEU Course Title: Volcanoes: Origin, Types and Eruptions |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $75 |
| PDH Course Description: Every year a few volcanoes erupt with sufficient intensity somewhere around the world to cause significant disruption to our modern way of life and capture our full attention to the remarkable event that is taking place. For example, the recent eruption of Eyjafjallajokull, in Iceland, has disrupted for weeks on end the pattern of air flights to and from major airports around the world. Similarly, the eruption Mount Merapi, in Indonesia, has forced the shortening of a presidential visit to the Far East. Of course these disturbances are in addition to the real havoc, destruction and the loss of life that these volcanic eruptions cause in their immediate vicinity.
Understandably volcanoes have always terrified mankind. Yet it should be remembered that they also play a constructive role in shaping the very top layer of the earth on which we all live. Volcanoes are the source of some of the world’s richest soils, the site of some of the most magnificent vistas and scenic views we all enjoy, and they also replenish our accessible mineral, gas and water resources. Following a brief introduction of the myths and fanciful speculations that surrounded the subject of volcanic eruptions throughout most of human history, this course explains how our modern understanding of this mighty natural phenomenon began to develop. Starting with a description of the internal structure of the earth, which we now know is composed of a dense core with a radius of about 3,400 km, a lighter mantle that is about 2,900 km thick, and a still lighter crust that is mostly rigid and up to 60 km in thickness, the course proceeds to explain our present understanding of the processes that are active within the deep reaches of our planet and how these processes lead to the development and the eruption of volcanoes. The concepts of plate tectonics and subduction, whereas an oceanic plate is pushed under the leading edge of a continental plate, are also explained and illustrated. Based on their mode of origin and distinctive internal morphology, four main types of volcanoes can be recognized namely: Cinder Cones, Composite Cones, Shield Volcanoes, and Lava Domes. Next, the volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI), a scale to estimate the size of volcanic eruptions, is presented and its use by volcanologists to compare quantitatively the magnitude of volcanic eruptions worldwide explained. The next section of the course describes some of the historically famous volcanic eruptions. This part of the course is followed by a section on Supervolcanoes that explains how these oversized features are identified from their geologic record and the size of their eruptions estimated. Lastly, a glossary of terms and acronyms used in this course is presented following the Summary Section. It will provide the students with a handy reference to assist them in following the concepts that are presented and discussed throughout the text. This course on volcanoes is presented as a complement to courses G175-Earthquakes: Basic Principles and G207-Tsunamis: Basic Principles for the benefit of those students who want to learn more about the deep seated processes in our earth that are responsible for the generation of these natural phenomena. However, courses G175 and G207 are not pre-requisites for taking this course. This course on volcanoes is a stand-alone presentation that can be taken independently of the other two. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G347 |
| CEU Course Title: Job Hazard Analysis – A Cornerstone of a Good OHS SystemABIH CM APPROVAL #10-4768 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This training course is for engineers and safety professionals, but we encourage other professionals to use the information, as well as, to analyze their own jobs and recognize workplace hazards so they can evaluate and reduce risk. This three hour course will prepare engineers with an overview of the job hazard analysis (JHA) process.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G348 |
| CEU Course Title: Energy Conservation Measures at WWTPs |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: Providing reliable wastewater services is a highly energy intensive activity. A report by the Electric Power Research Institute in 1996 estimated that water and wastewater treatment would reach 75 billion kilowatt hours in 1996. It is considerably higher at this time. In fact, the Consortium for Energy Efficiency now estimates the electric usage at closer to 100 billion kilowatt hours and at a cost of $.075 per kWh, total costs for electric usage is near $7.5 billion per year. It is of growing importance to wastewater utilities and the public who pay for these services to finds ways to reduce these costs. The US EPA has just released a report titled “Evaluation of Energy Conservation Measures for Wastewater Treatment Facilities”, EPA 832-R-10-005, September 2010, which will serve as the text for this course. The course will also review successful case studies demonstrating the basic concepts.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G349 |
| CEU Course Title: State Machines |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: An electronic lock, a vending machine, a subway turnstile, a control panel for a microwave oven, a spell checker, a text search application, and the core of a microprocessor all embody a common element. Their behavior can be modeled using a finite state machine. A state machine is a model used in a design to visualize the effects of a sequence of inputs on the state of the system and its output. The behavior of the system is predetermined from its design. A state machine is one of the most common building blocks of modern digital systems.
This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G350 |
| CEU Course Title: CATIA-5 PART-A: 3D CAD, Parts, Assemblies and Drawings |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: This 8 PDH course demonstrates with illustrated step-by-step instructions how to create three dimensional solid models of parts, assemblies, and dimensioned drawings.
Catia-5 enables engineers and designers to create digital prototyping of: Process Piping, Structures, Machine Parts and Assemblies. This software enables users to engineer, visualize, and simulate static and dynamic motions and analyze strength of products. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course material. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G351 |
| CEU Course Title: CATIA-5 PART-B: 3D CAD, Mechanisms and Finite Element Analysis |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 10 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 10 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 10 LU |
| Online Course Price: $249 |
| PDH Course Description: This Catia-5 CAD 10 PDH course demonstrates with many illustrations how to use software enabling engineers to create digital prototyping of: Process Piping, Structures, Machine Parts and Assemblies. This software enables users to engineer, visualize, and simulate static and dynamic motions and analyze strength of products digitally.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course material. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G354 |
| CEU Course Title: Introduction to E-book Technologies |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: For many years pundits have predicted the demise of the traditional paper book, but the transition to e-books has been far slower than these prophets have foretold. However, recent years have seen a proliferation in the availability specialized e-book readers such as the Kindle, Nook and Sony as well as an exponential increase in sales. This course is designed to introduce the reader to the available e-book platforms, the technologies that underlie them and the future trends in this field. In addition, there is an introduction to the very user friendly tools for self-publishing e-books that may represent an attractive business opportunity for engineers, architects and land surveyors. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G355 |
| CEU Course Title: Expedited NUKE Certification |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: The primary benefit of this PDH Course is to inform manufacturers of a little known expeditious method of obtaining authority to place a product into service in a nuclear power plant.
This PDH Course describes an opportunity to obtain a NUKE cert for a minute portion of the cost of the better known method, while affording an opportunity to obtain an enormous increase in profit margin. It discerns between the complexity of obtaining nuclear certification by each of 2 methods. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G356W |
| CEU Course Title: OSHA Safety Requirements for Construction (Part 1) (Live Webinar)PE & RA, ABIH CM APPROVAL #11-3814 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $110 |
| PDH Course Description: Each year, hundreds of construction fatalities occur as a result of accidents. Design professionals can minimize construction accidents by getting familiar with the OSHA safety regulations and promoting design for construction safety. This webinar series provide a general overview of the OSHA safety regulations (Standards – 29 CFR Part 1926) for the construction industries. The first part of the series focuses on Subpart M - Fall Protection and Subpart R - Steel Erection, and highlights the primary impact of the OSHA Safety Standards for Steel Erection on the design practice of structural engineers and architects. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G357W |
| CEU Course Title: OSHA Safety Requirements for Construction (Part 2) (Live Webinar)PE & RA, ABIH CM APPROVAL #11-3815 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $110 |
| PDH Course Description: Each year, hundreds of construction fatalities occur as a result of accidents. Design professionals can minimize construction accidents by getting familiar with the OSHA safety regulations and promoting design for construction safety. This webinar series provide a general overview of the OSHA safety regulations (Standards – 29 CFR Part 1926) for the construction industries. The second part of the series focuses on Subpart E - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Subpart P - Excavations, and Subpart Q - Concrete and Masonry Construction. Students will learn the OSHA requirements for excavation shoring & sloping and cast-in-place concrete & masonry construction in addition to the required protection of head, foot, eye and hearing for field personnel.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G360W |
| CEU Course Title: Engineering Disasters (Live Webinar)PE, RA, AIA HSW |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $220 |
| PDH Course Description: The infamous crash of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge in 1940 and the failure of the New Orleans Levee System during Hurricane Katrina are just two examples of engineering disasters that have occurred throughout history. Most of such catastrophes can be attributed to human errors, design flaws, material failures, extreme conditions, or a combination of these reasons. In this webinar, we will examine some of the recent engineering disasters and the cause of such catastrophes in the hope of preventing history from repeating. In addition, we will discuss the disaster life cycle and proper engineering design for structures in high wind areas. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G361 |
| CEU Course Title: Understanding Probability and Its Role in Decision Making |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: The basis for many of the decisions we make as individuals, as groups of individuals, like a family or researchers, and institutions such as corporations or the government are rooted in Probability Theory. The reason Probability Theory exists is summed up by the famous quote: “It’s tough to make predictions, especially about the future.” (According to Wikipedia, this quote is attributed to many people, including Yogi Berra, Niels Bohr, Samuel Goldwyn, Robert Storm Petersen, and Mark Twain).
Some of our probability-based decisions are trivial: the weather said 40% chance of rain today so I’ll take my umbrella. Others are potentially life changing like where to invest my IRA money or when contemplating a career change. The more critical the decision, the more emotion is involved. But underlying all of our emotions is the mathematics of probability and whether we feel we can ‘beat the odds’. This course is designed for the non-mathematician to learn some of the important and interesting (that is, non-intuitive and counter-intuitive) aspects of probability theory as applied to our professional and personal lives.
This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G362 |
| CEU Course Title: Ladder Safety for EngineersABIH CM APPROVAL #11-3205 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Ladders are one of common tools used by engineers to access to information on equipment plates or to measure features of a building or process equipment. This two hour course will prepare engineers with knowledge how to select, use and store ladders safely.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G363 |
| CEU Course Title: OSHA Fatal Facts: Fatalities Caused by Improper Work Practices |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: In the United States, about 4,500 workers die each year in accidents on the job. Many of these accidents are the result of a failure to follow proper work practices. In an effort to increase awareness of this situation, OSHA maintains on its website a collection of “Fatal Facts”—summaries of accidents in which one or more workers died because of improper work practices. These summaries often make for gripping reading because they show repeatedly how simple mistakes can lead to tragic deaths. The present course focuses on thirty of the accident summaries, selected to provide exposure to a wide variety of accident types. The accident summaries are supplemented by background information about industrial accidents in general and the construction industry in particular. In addition, the lessons distilled from the accident summaries are used to formulate three common-sense principles of accident prevention.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G365 |
| CEU Course Title: Error Detection in Digital Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Information theory is a branch of applied mathematics and electrical engineering involving the quantification of information. When Claude Shannon developed information theory in 1948, thus ushering in the information age, he introduced the concept of entropy to information. This entropy or shortage of information in a message is what gives rise to errors in the data. Most communication systems and data storage and processing systems are unreliable to some degree, which means that errors may be introduced in the communications channel or while retrieving data from a memory device. These errors must be controlled.
The purpose of this course is to describe four different error detection techniques and to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each. This course describes the parity check method as well as the checksum and cyclic redundancy check (CRC) methods. It describes hash functions and when they should be employed. This course also briefly discusses error correction techniques. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G366 |
| CEU Course Title: Alternative Fuels for Vehicles |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course presents an overview of six alternative fuels used for vehicles: biodiesel, electricity, ethanol blended with gasoline, hydrogen, natural gas, and propane. In each case a description is given of the physical properties of the fuel, its source (what it is produced from), its environmental advantages and disadvantages, its effectiveness as a power source for a vehicle, its current availability (including its distribution system), and any characteristic problems which are unique to it. The course material consists of concise, easy-to-read fact sheets distributed by the Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center of the U.S. Dept. of Energy. An engineer completing the course will possess useful, general scientific knowledge of the current state-of-the-art of alternative fuels without having to spend considerable time developing specialized knowledge of each fuel. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G367 |
| CEU Course Title: Silica Exposure in Sandblasting, Construction and Other Occupations |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Silicosis is a disabling, nonreversible and sometimes fatal lung disease caused by breathing in crystalline silica. Silicosis accounts for about 200 deaths in the U.S. every year. In the construction industry, the most severe exposures to crystalline silica result from sandblasting. Other activities that may produce crystalline silica dust include jack hammering; rock/well drilling; concrete mixing and drilling; brick and concrete block cutting; tunneling operations; cement and asphalt pavement manufacturing; setting, laying and repair of railroad track; and foundry operations. The present course is based on a modified version of OSHA training material related to protecting personnel exposed to crystalline silica in the workplace. The course consists of 74 slides with accompanying commentary, providing a concise, graphically illustrated, and easily digestible introduction to the subject.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G368 |
| CEU Course Title: Bridging the Gap between Software and Non-Software Engineers |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: A multidisciplinary product team often involves both software engineers and traditional engineers. How do they effectively communicate and work together to design and implement reliable products free of system errors? How do they design a system that is easily modified or upgraded without going back to the drawing board? In this course, you will be introduced to basic concepts that will enhance your understanding of the interrelationship between hardware and software, enabling you to write better requirements and be an active participant in a product design and implementation process. Co-author, Cheng-Ning Jong, P.E. received formal training in Engineering with Mechanical Specialty and Engineering Systems and worked extensively in embedded systems and machine control software disciplines in Caterpillar Inc., Xerox Corporation and Rotork Controls, Inc. During his tenure at these firms, he witnessed first-hand various challenges faced by both software and hardware teams in communicating and verifying requirements as there lacks cross-training opportunities between these two distinctive fields of study.
This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G369 |
| CEU Course Title: How to Legally Design Around a Competitor’s Product |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Imagine your major competitor has cornered the market with one of the hottest products in the marketplace. Now that you have come up with a major improvement over the competitor’s products, you would like to realize a piece of the action. You are also aware that certain major corporations have attracted infringement lawsuits for releasing similar products. What should you do next? How do you know if your product is “different” enough from your competitor’s products? What should you do to avoid landing yourself in hot water.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G370 |
| CEU Course Title: Galvanizing for Corrosion Protection |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: The excellent resistance of zinc to corrosion in many environments and its ability to protect steel galvanically account for its succesful use and performance in a wide variety of applications. The principal uses of zinc for corrosion control are as a coating for steel and as zinc anodes for cathodic protection. This course will focus on its use as a coating, mainly by the hot dip galvanizing process. Galvanizing involves dipping prepared steel (in sheet or fabricated form) in a molten zinc bath. The process imparts a unique structure consisting of tough alloy layers which are metallurgically bonded to the steel surface. This creates an excellent barrier coating which has a very low corrosion rate. In addition to creating an excellent barrier between the steel and its environment, zinc also has the ability to protect the underlying steel galvanically. If the coating should become damaged such that the steel is exposed, the surrounding zinc will corrode preferentially and protect the exposed area from rusting.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G371 |
| CEU Course Title: Minimal AutoCAD® 2011 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: AutoCAD™ is a software tool to create and maintain construction drawings. It has a lot of other uses, including making illustrations for courses like this. It is used to design parts and equipment also, but that is not part of this course. We will explain and exercise the basic commands and the essential commands. You will learn to put your idea on paper in a publishable form. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G372 |
| CEU Course Title: Energy Independence and Security Act |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This 2-hour course reviews the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. This law, passed in 2007 is just now beginning to impact the industry. The Act is intended to complement and expand on the Energy Policy Act of 2005.
The course gives a very brief overview of all 16 sections of the Energy Independence and Security Act. The Act includes new CAFE standards, renewable fuel standards, improved standards for appliances and lighting, and new expectations for the electric utility industry to respond to the need for energy efficiency. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G373 |
| CEU Course Title: Writing Effective Work Instructions |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course is written specifically for the purpose of providing a basic understanding of Work Instructions (WI) and their importance relative to: 1.) Assembly operations and 2.) Operations and processes involving multiple steps where accuracy is demanded. We examine, in depth, how to write a work instruction and what elements are of greatest importance. This two- hour course will provide the basics but will enable the student to construct meaningful documents that adequately define the work to be accomplished. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G374 |
| CEU Course Title: Understanding the New Patent Law Changes |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: You have undoubtedly heard about the 2011 changes to the patent laws as a result of Leahy-Smith Invent Act. But what does it all mean? How does it impact the way you handle your invention protection strategies? Will this make it harder or easier? Will it be more (or less) expensive? This course will focus on the most practical implications of the new law and what you need to know to take the best advantage of the new patent system.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G376 |
| CEU Course Title: Globally Harmonized Systems – A Brave New OSHA HazComm |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: In this three (3) hour course students will learn about Globally Harmonized Systems and the proposed changes to OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard. In 2009 OSHA proposed a rule that would adopt UN Revision 3 of the Globally Harmonized System. This rule is anticipated to be promulgated in 2012. In addition, students will learn about the history of the rulemaking, new labeling and safety data sheet requirements and upcoming training. The information is provided in a Microsoft Powerpoint presentation handout and OSHA documents and will help further understand how to rely chemical hazards to others.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G377 |
| CEU Course Title: Charrettes for High Performance Projects |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This 3-hour course covers the concept of a charrette. A charrette meeting event that, when well done, can help develop a high performance project. This course is full of specifics on how to conduct a charrette from how many people to invite to minutiae such as the font size for a nametag. This is basically a “how-to” course on conducting meetings. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G378 |
| CEU Course Title: Energy Efficient Building Design |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This 4-hour course covers energy efficiency concepts for commercial buildings and how to incorporate these concepts to provide a low-energy building. Use of these ideas can reduce energy consumption up to 30% over a conventional commercial building. The course, explains the basic concepts, where and how in the design process they should be considered and gives a couple of examples where the results were applied and yielded significant energy cost savings.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G382 |
| CEU Course Title: Risk-Based Engineering - The New Paradigm |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: The material presented in this course provides an overview of the formal risk assessment process. The basic steps are described and explained by example so that the student can understand each step of the process and how each following step builds upon the previous step. The student will become familiar with the terms used during risk assessment discussions and the different ways we apply our judgment to determine risk.
No previous knowledge or experience is required for this course. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G383 |
| CEU Course Title: Vector Analysis |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Vector analysis is a mathematical tool used to explain and predict physical phenomena in the study of mechanics. A vector is a depiction or symbol showing movement or a force carried from point A to point B. A vector has properties of both magnitude and direction. A scalar only has the property of magnitude.
The purpose of this course is to describe vectors and to explain their use and to demonstrate their many applications. This course also describes several vector operations including the dot product and cross product. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G384 |
| CEU Course Title: Great Earthquakes and Associated Tsunamis |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: The topic of great earthquakes and associated tsunamis is examined in this course through the characteristics and impacts of the Great Japan Tohoku-oki Earthquake and Tsunami that struck Northeastern Honshu on March 11, 2011. This disaster came first in the form of an earthquake so powerful that it knocked the earth off its axis of rotation. This great earthquake and its ensuing devastating tsunami resulted in about 20,000 fatalities and caused major damage and destruction to buildings, infrastructure and nuclear power plants in the coastal zone of Northeastern Japan. That region was violently shaken and flooded, resulting in large societal disruptions and grave socio-economic consequences. The forces within the earth that generated this epic disaster are examined. Every detail of this tragedy was recorded real-time by seismic instruments thus enabling scientists to reconstruct and know exactly what happened. Combined with extensive recordings from global seismic networks, the data from these multitudes of gauges and sensors make this seismic event the best recorded in history. The flood of these real time data confirmed the value of applying modern technologies to earthquake and tsunami mitigation efforts. In addition, strain accumulation measurements, offshore fault-zone observations, and early detection and warning of earthquake and tsunami all contributed to some extent in saving lives in the most heavily damaged areas. The tectonic plates that cover the earth’s surface are presented and the segment along the boundary between the two plates that was dislocated during the occurrence of this great earthquake is highlighted. The instantaneous strain release which occurred at the plate boundary was so large that it generated seismic, tsunami and atmospheric waves that spread through the Earth. The course describes the types of seismic waves that are generated by an earthquake and explains which of these waves are likely to cause the most damage as they propagate away from the epicenter. The course also explains how these seismic waves are used to elucidate the internal structure of the Earth, showing that it is composed of a thin crust resting on an upper mantle and below which is a lower mantle, an outer core and an inner core. The propagation of the seismic waves, outward from the epicenter, and the effect of seismic shaking on various types of engineered structures, including the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, are presented. The process leading to the formation of the initial tsunami swell, its collapse and the development of the immense waves that spread in all directions is illustrated in a sequence of diagrams that clarify the process of tsunami generation and propagation. In addition, the postulated mechanism that resulted in the amplification of the initial tsunami swell, adding to the built-in destructive force of its waves as they spread towards the shore, is advanced with supportive evidence. The course concludes with the presentation of the current thinking about effective strategies developed to protect vulnerable populations from the devastating effects of tsunamis. Finally the equations used to compute the velocity of seismic waves are presented in the appendix. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G385 |
| CEU Course Title: Wind Load Calculations for PV Arrays |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Today’s photovoltaic (PV) industry must rely on licensed structural engineers’ various interpretations of building codes and standards to design PV mounting systems that will withstand wind-induced loads. This is problematic since the safety and sufficiency of the structural attachments of solar equipment to rooftops are not adequately addressed in any codes or standards. ASCE Standard 7-05 Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures is the standard for wind forces on structures, but it does not provide adequate guidance to the design professionals and code officials tasked with assessing PV installations.
Until codes and standards are developed to address the mounting of PV arrays to rooftops, Wind Load Calculations for PV Arrays provides design guidance, including sample calculations for determining wind loads on PV arrays based on the recognized ASCE Standard 7-05. This 2-hour course will introduce you to the principles of determining wind loads on PV arrays. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G386 |
| CEU Course Title: Introduction to Mathematica |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $95 |
| PDH Course Description: Mathematica is a powerful computational tool for engineers and scientists. In this lesson, you will learn the development history and basic features of Mathematica. In particular, you will learn how to enter text, build mathematical expressions, create graphs, make interactive models, and utilize data. You will also see a complete example built within the Mathematica environment. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G387 |
| CEU Course Title: Tips for Avoiding Design Blunders |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $75 |
| PDH Course Description: Throughout the history, there are many engineering and architectural blunders, from the infamous crash of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge in 1940 to the tragic explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger in 1986. Some of these blunders could have been avoided if the designers were more careful and cautious in their work. This course provides some valuable tips that will help you avoid design blunders in your practice. Whether you are a professional engineer, land surveyor, construction manager, or architect, you will benefit greatly by applying some of the advice contained in this course to your professional practice. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G387T |
| CEU Course Title: Tips for Avoiding Design Blunders (Timed & Monitored) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $75 |
| PDH Course Description: Throughout the history, there are many engineering and architectural blunders, from the infamous crash of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge in 1940 to the tragic explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger in 1986. Some of these blunders could have been avoided if the designers were more careful and cautious in their work. This course provides some valuable tips that will help you avoid design blunders in your practice. Whether you are a professional engineer, land surveyor, construction manager, or architect, you will benefit greatly by applying some of the advice contained in this course to your professional practice. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G388 |
| CEU Course Title: Introduction to Mathcad Prime |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $145 |
| PDH Course Description: Mathcad is a powerful tool for solving and visualizing mathematical and engineering problems. Its flexible calculation and documentation environment is recognized as the easiest to use GUI-based math software to document and compute an engineering problem with mathematical notation. As the second generation of Mathcad, Mathcad Prime is more intuitive and easier to use than its predecessor. It provides verification, validation, documentation and re-use of engineering calculations. In this lesson, you will learn the new features and functions of Mathcad Prime, including ribbon-style interface, symbolic processors and spec tables. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G389 |
| CEU Course Title: Engineering Ethics: Consciousness and Neuroethics |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Engineering ethics must keep pace with the explosive acceleration in the mind sciences in order to prevent society from developing into elite technified hybrid people machines and “have nots” at the lower rungs of society. The importance of ethics can not be overstated as technology outpaces our ethics and laws. Please, we invite you to open the course first page that illustrates the course content pictorially. Our brains intermediate absolutely anything we feel emotionally and tactilely, think, sense and do. Brains function as our ultimate interfaces and as “neuromedia” to each environment consciously experienced in the universe by us. Humankind is increasingly confronted with the task of understanding brains and minds at various levels of analysis in order for scientists to engineer their functions. Our ethical challenge involves directing scientific research and development for each type of rehabilitation of disorders, cognitive improvement, creation of instruments for observation or replacing lost functions of the brain. Computer technology and engineering increased rapidly from the 1930s with brain technology and engineering using that technology, but leaving engineering ethics in their wake. This explosive development within the neurosciences during the late 20th and 21st century requires the need for new subdivisions of ethics within the field of “applied biomedical ethics.” These new subdivisions of applied ethics are called “neuroethics” and “ethics of consciousness.” As with the neurosciences, neuroethics brings forth a combination of interdisplinary studies, such as biomechanical engineering, biology, medicine, law, philosophy, cognitive psychology, computer science and engineering. Like no other ethics, this form of engineering ethics affects everyone---us. “Engineering Ethics: Consciousness and Neuroethics” (EECN) provides a brief analysis of three important ethical principles and theories with visual aids. EECN applies rational ethical principles to actual problems we now face in the US and must handle within our globalizing world in the near future. From the analysis and illustration of “global information revolutions” to the personal effects of computer chips surgically implanted within the brains of patients, we delve into the intimately personal problems that deal directly with consciousness. We peer into who we are and how that may change soon with new technologies. EECN tackles the problems concerning lie detection via fMRIs with current technologies. Advances in neuroscience and engineering will transform our criminal justice system. The day is at hand when this technology will affect you and me, us. Likewise, the development and research of neurotechnologies and engineering by the military, serve multiple uses and play important roles in competition and war. What are the legal consequences and ethical considerations associated with this engineering technology? We provide up-to-date facts concerning significant technologies related to: artificial intelligence, rehabilitation and enhancement of various types of human performance via the neurosciences, including stimulants for soldiers or students to stay awake, robots controlled by thought and electrodes attached to the skull, and microchips implanted within the inner ear that communicate via radio waves. The second chapter is about consciousness; half the chapter consists of illustrations about consciousness and the mind. Neuroscience experiments related to the “freedom of the will” or our “voluntary” aspects of behavior are set out. Problems concerning understanding the mind and the development of consciousness are illustrated. We conclude that neuroscience and consciousness studies are still in their infancy and have unbounded growth potential. Lastly, “Neuroethics, Legal Systems and Ethics of Consciousness” provides an overview of duty, virtue, consequentialist ethics and neuroethics. Neuroethics is applied to law and war as well as issues concerning the rehabilitation and enhancement of consciousness and especially cognitive skills, which is compared to the use of steroids in sports. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G390 |
| CEU Course Title: A Brief Introduction to the Americans with Disabilities Act |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: For individuals with disabilities, the Americans with Disabilities Act gives civil rights protections similar to those provided to individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, and religion. It guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in public accommodations, employment, transportation, state and local government services, and telecommunications. Using a question and answer format, this course provides a brief and accessible introduction to the ADA as it applies to facility design and employment. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G391 |
| CEU Course Title: Common ADA Errors in Facilities Design |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that new construction and alterations to existing facilities comply with the ADA Standards for Accessible Design. The Justice Department is the government agency responsible for enforcing the ADA. As part of its enforcement efforts, the Department has conducted numerous on-site investigations of newly constructed or altered public accommodation facilities and has observed certain common ADA problems. In this course, a sampling of common accessibility errors or omissions is presented in easily comprehensible and non-legalistic language. For each error or omission, the specific requirement of the Standards that has not been met is stated. The purpose of the course is to help engineers avoid these common ADA mistakes and comply with the law when designing and constructing or altering new facilities. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G392 |
| CEU Course Title: Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: The material presented in this course provides an overview of the basics of statistical analyses. The terminology is defined and examples provided for both single-valued statistics such as mean and standard deviation, as well as multi-valued statistics such as correlation and regressions. Basic steps are described and explained by example so that the student can understand how different statistical techniques can be applied.
No previous knowledge or experience is required for this course. The course is NOT math intensive, but rather discusses the underlying concepts and applications. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G393 |
| CEU Course Title: ADA Requirements for the Design of Parking Spaces |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: This course provides detailed information on designing accessible parking spaces that meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Both van and cars are considered. Dimensions, distribution, location, connections to access routes (to accessible entrances to buildings), minimum number of spaces, and readily achievable barrier removal are all described.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G394 |
| CEU Course Title: Competing for Corps of Engineers A-E Contracts |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers mission includes the provision of civil works, military construction, environmental restoration, and support to other agencies such as the Department of Defense, Environmental Protection Agency, and the Department of Energy. A majority of the planning, engineering, design, surveying and mapping services for these programs is contracted out to private architect-engineer firms. This course describes Corps policies and procedures for the procurement of A-E services and how A-E firms can compete for Corps contracts. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G395 |
| CEU Course Title: Just Can’t Take it Anymore |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: In 1968, at the height of the Vietnam War, fourteen-thousand Americans died in combat and another forty-six thousand were wounded. That same year, on the home-front, an equal number of Americans died in their workplace/s and two and one-half million suffered disabling injuries resulting from workplace accidents. The time had come to make the workplace safer and healthier for all Americans, not by chance but by the power of law.
After the Civil War, American industry expanded rapidly and by the early 20th century, millions of new immigrants were seeking a better life in the mills, factories, quarries of American industry. For many, the conditions were harsh and dangerous; just as they were for Americans who were native born. The construction of the Panama Canal took the lives of 4,700 people alone. Between 1902 and 1908, nearly fifteen-thousand railroad workers were killed and in a single Pennsylvania county in one year, five hundred and twenty-six workers were killed. It took calamities like the Triangle Shirt Waist Factory fire in New York City (1911) for action to be taken. Upton Sinclair’s novel: The Jungle, exposed the brutal working conditions in Chicago’s meat packing plants and photographer Lewis Hines’ photographs of child labor aroused the public consciousness. In the post-WWII era of public activism over environmental issues and civil rights, a worker’s rights movement – long in the making, reached critical mass. In response, the federal government formed the Occupational Safety & Heath Administration (OSHA) in 1970 under the auspices of the Department of Labor to safeguard the right of all Americans to a safe and healthful workplace. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G396 |
| CEU Course Title: Additive Manufacturing |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: Additive manufacturing is also referred to as 3D printing and consists of a layer-by-layer technique of producing three-dimensional objects directly from a digital model. The following quote from the February 10, 2011 issue of The Economist captures some of the excitement associated with this emerging technology. “Three-dimensional printing makes it as cheap to create single items as it is to produce thousands and thus undermines economies of scale. It may have as profound an impact on the world as the coming of the factory did. Just as nobody could have predicted the impact of the steam engine in 1750 or the printing press in 1450 or the transistor in 1950, it is impossible to foresee the long-term impact of 3D printing. But the technology is coming, and it is likely to disrupt every field it touches.” This course presents a brief description of the additive manufacturing industry and its most prominent near-term technical challenges along with emerging research and development topics that show promise for significant advancement of the field. In addition the role of the Federal Government in advancing this new field is discussed along with reference for additional information for further study and investigation. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G397 |
| CEU Course Title: The Printed Page |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: The Need to Read – its been part of human DNA since the time of the Sumerians when cuneiform letters were engraved in clay tablets to record for posterity the Epic of Gilgamesh. As time went by, printing technology steadily advanced from parchment to paper, but the big breakthrough came with the invention of the printing press whereby an army of scribes was no longer required to “get the word out.” Though the scribe had become redundant with the invention of the typewriter, printing – even on a large scale, still retained much of the skill required of the medieval craftsman.
With the introduction of mechanical typesetting machines in the late 19th Century, the industry was poised to expand exponentially. Though hand-setting of type still had applications, the ability to produce type via Monotype and/or Linotype machines was a major breakthrough and by the middle of the 20th Century, the printing industry was ranked as fourth largest in the United States. Ancillary industries such as lumber (for wood pulp to make newsprint), transportation etc. contributed significantly to the national economy as well.
When you think about it, almost every industry, art, science, human activity etc. is dependent on recording human thought via language. With advances in technology came more efficient typesetting machines that use computers to do much of the former grunt work. Photo-engraving allows for high-quality printing of display ads and/or photographs. No matter how sophisticated the technology of printing becomes, it all boils down to twenty-six letters arranged in a precise order for the human brain to decipher and interpret in its own individual way.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G398 |
| CEU Course Title: Our Friend the Tree |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: When the first European settlers arrived in North America, they found a vast land covered with primeval forests which presented more of an obstacle than a resource. Trees had limited use as a building material and/or a fuel in those early days thus trees were often cut and burned as a waste material. With the establishment of saw mills (at first powered by running water), the great natural resource of the forest became a “cash crop” to be exploited.
By the late 19th Century, clear cutting forest lands and the despoiling of the soil became an endemic national problem. In 1891, the federal government stepped in and set aside vast “reserves” of forest lands lest they share the fate of uncontrolled logging. This did not mean that logging could not occur on these lands, but it had to be done in a way we would term “environmentally friendly” today. As a renewable resource, trees are only renewable if care is taken in their harvest from the forest. Under the auspices of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Forest Service was established to safeguard this national treasure. Trees provide shade, beauty, habitats for wildlife and are oxygen factories for planet earth. For mankind, they provide the raw material for numerous products such as wood pulp (for making newsprint paper, plastics etc.), framing and/or finish lumber, plies for making plywood/veneers and serve as the basis for making patterns by which metal castings can be made. Without wood, many industries such as paper mills, textile manufacturers etc. would be unable to produce a finish product. In wartime, wood was used to replace consumer goods enabling strategic metals to be directed to the war effort. In these many varied ways, wood truly is “our friend.” This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G399 |
| CEU Course Title: Flight: Exceeding the Grasp |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Ah, but a man’s reach should exceed his grasp or what’s a heaven for?
So wrote the poet Robert Browning of man’s eternal longing to fly with the same ease as did the birds. Greek mythology immortalized the first person to seek winged flight, but Icarus flew too close to the sun (on wings made of wax) and alas, he became the first victim of the quest for flight. Ancient civilizations honored their deities by imposing wings on them suggesting their superior status to earth-bound mortals. By the time of the renaissance, it became apparent to the brilliant minds of the day that if man were to fly, it would not be by his own power but with the assistance of machines and a deeper understanding of aerodynamics. Lighter-than-air balloons would be the first means by which humans would actually fly (in the 18th Century). But powered flight could not occur until the invention of a suitable power source was realized and the air foil concept fully understood. One day in December 1903, it all came together when two bicycle mechanics – Orville and Wilbur Wright, flipped a coin to see who would have the honor of testing their Wright Flyer. Orville won the toss and became the first man to achieve sustained powered flight, brief though it was. On the heels of that simple act on the dunes of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, a new page was written in the history of mankind. Out of necessity, WWI accelerated the development of the airplane and in 1927, a 25yo airmail pilot named Charles Lindburgh proved that fortune favors the bold by flying his monoplane across the Atlantic. By the 1930s, aeronautical engineering was an established science and aviation a major industry. During WWII, aircraft production soared and in the post-war era, the jet-engine would make long-distance air travel a practical reality. We have much to thank Icarus for. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G400 |
| CEU Course Title: The Evolution of Air Power |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: In 1905 – nearly three years after the Wright Brothers flew four successful controlled, powered flights near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina on December 17th 1903, Wilbur Wright was asked: What was the purpose of flying machines? He responded with just one word: War.
As far as the United States Army was concerned, the airplane was unnecessary since they already had observation balloons and what else would flying machines be good for except observation? But the Wrights were persistent and some enlightened army officers saw the potential for powered flight. Thus, by 1908 the Wright Brothers had their first army contract. Their Wright Flyer fulfilled the terms of the contract by flying for over one hour at a sustained speed of forty-two mph. In the years before America’s entry into WWI (April 1917), airplane technology steadily advanced and the outbreak of the war in Europe (August 1914) accelerated aviation technology many fold. At first, the airplane had the limited role of observation for both the allied and central powers – just as the military purists had foreseen. On observation flights, the opposing pilots would, at first, wave to each other. As the war progressed, waves turned to pistol shots and with the addition of machine guns, the aerial dogfight was born. Though primitive, the potential of war in the third dimension – the air, was fully realized during WWI. The years between the world wars saw the steady advancement of aviation technology culminating at the end of WWII with jet aircraft. The cold war hastened even greater advancements resulting in the breaking of the sound barrier and space flight. Wilbur Wright may have been prophetic in his vision. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G401 |
| CEU Course Title: To Feed a Nation |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: For a century before the first European settler cut down a section of forest and cleared away the stumps for a homestead farm, the fur trade was dominant. However, for most of its history, the economy of the United States was based on agriculture. The needs of a growing population, the abundance of fertile land and technological advances such as the cotton gin (which tripled the value of cotton farm land overnight) established farming of both crops and livestock as the nation’s primary industry, even to the present day.
When early pioneers reached the Tennessee Valley, they cleared the trees from the hillsides and cut into the sides of the hills rather than along their natural contours. Erosion was the result and what was once prime land became a scar on the earth. Contour farming, damning rivers (to control flooding and provide water in quantity when/where needed) and modern agricultural practice made the valley fertile once more. A similar misuse of the 400 million acres of the Great Plains created the dust bowl of the 1930s. Once again, agricultural science would help greatly in turning the situation around. So important was agriculture to the well-being of the nation that President Lincoln signed legislation creating the Land Grant Colleges whereby each state and territory of the union would have a College of Agriculture and Mechanics (A&M). Called to action by Upton Sinclair’s 1906 novel The Jungle, President Theodore Roosevelt sponsored federal legislation that led to comprehensive meat inspection under the auspices of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in effect to the present day. By the middle of the 20th Century, over ninety percent of U.S. farms were electrified greatly easing the burden of the farmer and his family. Also, agricultural science was taking on successfully the scourge of weeds and insects which could destroy up to one-quarter of the wheat crop. To feed a nation is not an easy task; just ask a farmer. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G402 |
| CEU Course Title: His Master’s Voice |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: When Thomas Alva Edison’s newest invention – the phonograph, was displayed in Machinery Hall at the 1889 Paris Exposition Universalle, it proved to be nearly as popular as the exposition’s centerpiece; the Eiffel Tower. For the first time, recorded sound could be produced upon demand, enough to confuse Edison’s own dog who famously heard his master’s voice through the cone speaker of the phonograph. This image became the symbol of the Radio Corporation of America (RCA) – the pioneer in sound recording.
First wax cylinders were used then the 78rpm flat-disc record was introduced in the early 20th Century. Through a complex process of recording sound onto a wax disc and making master, mother and stamping discs (the latter for mass production), 78rpm records were manufactured in quantity from their main ingredient; powdered shellac (and nineteen other materials). They brought the music hall into homes but were monaural (sound from one source), scratched easily and were fragile to handle. In the post-WWII years, shellac/78rpm records gave way to the long-play 33&1/3rd vinyl record which was more durable, longer playing and less likely to fracture like a glass dish if dropped. By the mid-1950s, stereophonic records were introduced whereby two sound sources could be cut into a single groove providing a high-fidelity stereo sound. Soon after, the cartridge tape made its appearance making recording/playback much easier and convenient, but with the same richness of sound as a hi-fi record (and they didn’t scratch!).The Wizard of Menlo Park – and his dog, would approve. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G405 |
| CEU Course Title: DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: While terrorism is not a new concept, the need to develop common antiterrorist measures to protect Department of Defense (DoD) facilities and structures has recently been clearly demonstrated. As the result of this need, common criteria and construction standards have been developed to minimize the threat, as well as damage and casualties in the event of a terrorist attack. This 6 hour course examines the minimum requirements to be put in place in DoD facilities. This course is intended for civil engineers, electrical engineers, fire protection engineers, mechanical engineers, architects, facility planners, intelligence personnel, security personnel, contractors, and students. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G406 |
| CEU Course Title: Security Engineering: Waterfront Security |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: While terrorism is not a new concept, the need to develop common antiterrorist measures to protect Department of Defense (DoD) facilities and structures has recently been clearly demonstrated. As the result of this need, common criteria and construction standards have been developed to minimize the threat, as well as damage and casualties in the event of a terrorist attack. The design of physical security measures is a specialized technical area that does not fall in the normal skills of the majority of personnel. This 2 hour course is intended to provide guidance and a brief examination of some of the issues that need to be considered when planning and designing security for DoD waterfront facilities, and is intended for commanders, intelligence personnel, security personnel, engineers, architects, designers, facility planners, contractors, and students. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G407 |
| CEU Course Title: Engineering Report Writing |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: Good writing and communication skills are essential to professional engineers. This one-hour course is intended to provide a brief guide to write a professional engineering report. In this course, you will learn how to organize an effective report and how to improve the readability of your writing. Technical expertise along with effective writing will determine how successful you are as an engineer.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G411 |
| CEU Course Title: Technical Writing Guide |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Technical writing is a vital form of communication for licensed professionals. This course is intended to help you improve your ability to express the technical know-how in a clear, concise, and coherent manner. Besides the basic mechanics of technical writing, this course discusses the required components of a complete technical report, from the executive summary to the conclusion. You will also find the checklists contained in this course to be valuable tools when preparing your own project documents, lab reports, resumes and presentations.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G412 |
| CEU Course Title: Fundamentals of Technical Report Writing |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Technical expertise along with effective writing will determine how successful you are as a licensed professional. This two-hour course is intended to be a short guide to technical writing. In particular, you will learn the proper usage of punctuations, enumerations, and abbreviations. In addition, you will become aware of the common grammatical and miscellaneous errors in general writing.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G413 |
| CEU Course Title: Cap and Trade Programs |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: This five-hour course covers cap and trade pollution control programs. The course covers the different types of pollution control strategies and how cap and trade programs can be designed and implemented.
In 1990, the EPA recommended cap and trade as a program to control sulfur dioxide emissions and this program has worked exceptionally well. The EPA is now pushing for cap and trade regulation of carbon dioxide and many in the industry feel this completely inappropriate method to regulate this pollutant. One of the reasons the SO2 cap and trade programs worked so well is that technology existed to control SO2 emissions. In contrast, there is currently no practical, operational methodology to limit CO2 emission at large central station power plants and it is feared that implementing a cap and trade program will have a severe economic impact on the U.S. economy. California is implementing its own cap and trade program for CO2, which many believe is a very risky and foolhardy proposition. However, California is not afraid to experiment with its citizen’s pocketbooks and States economy as evidenced by its botched deregulation effort in the ‘90’s. Regardless of how cap and trade is ultimately used, this course will help you understand how the programs are designed and operated. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G414 |
| CEU Course Title: Design and O&M: Mass Notification Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: The need to implement security and antiterrorist measures in Department of Defense (DoD) facilities and structures has been clearly demonstrated. Meeting this need required changes in new and retrofit construction criteria, as well as new and upgraded systems installation. To insure consistency in construction standards and systems utilized in DoD facilities, uniform design criteria and requirements have been developed and incorporated into Unified Facilities Criteria (UFCs). A mass notification system (MNS) is one of the systems that falls under the requirements established by the security UFC series. A MNS is utilized to protect life by indicating the existence of an emergency situation, and instructing people of the necessary, and appropriate, response and action. The requirement for a mass notification system (MNS) is established by UFC 04-010-01, DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings. This 6 hour course covers the mass notification system (MNS) design and operations and maintenance requirements for the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, and Navy. This course is intended for engineers, architects, facility planners, DoD intelligence personnel, DoD security personnel, government contracting personnel, DoD contractors, and students. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G415 |
| CEU Course Title: DoD Security Engineering Facilities Planning Manual (Part 1) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: The need to implement security and antiterrorist measures in Department of Defense (DoD) facilities and structures has been clearly demonstrated. Meeting this need required changes in new and retrofit construction criteria, as well as new and upgraded systems installation. To insure consistency in construction standards and systems utilized in DoD facilities, uniform design criteria and requirements have been developed and incorporated into Unified Facilities Criteria (UFCs). Uniform design criteria are required to provide reasonable protection, at a reasonable cost, based on the threat and the value of the asset. Therefore, an evaluation process based on risk and cost of protecting an asset against a threat must be utilized. At the same time, while the design criteria should be standardized, flexibility to adjust to a particular real world situation must be incorporated into the process. In addition, there is a need to acknowledge that there are some threats that cannot be reasonably countered utilizing design criteria alone. As the result of these needs, a standard process to identify common design criteria, construction standards, and expected cost increases associated with implementing these criteria, has been established. This 6 hour course introduces aggressor threats and tactics, and examines the process for developing the design criteria for security and antiterrorist measures to protect Department of Defense (DoD) facilities and structures. This is the first of two courses developed utilizing this UFC. The second course covers design strategies, master planning considerations, and project cost development. This course is intended for engineers, architects, facility planners, DoD intelligence personnel, DoD security personnel, government contracting personnel, DoD contractors, and students. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G416 |
| CEU Course Title: DoD Security Engineering Facilities Planning Manual (Part 2) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: The need to implement security and antiterrorist measures to protect Department of Defense (DoD) facilities and structures has been clearly demonstrated. Uniform design criteria are required to provide reasonable protection, at a reasonable cost, based on the threat and the value of the asset. Therefore, an evaluation process based on risk and cost of protecting an asset against a threat must be utilized. At the same time, while the design criteria should be standardized, flexibility to adjust to a particular real world situation must be incorporated into the process. In addition, there is a need to acknowledge that there are some threats that cannot be reasonably countered utilizing design criteria alone. As the result of these needs, a standard process to identify common design criteria, construction standards, and expected cost increases associated with implementing these criteria, has been established. This 6 hour course is the second of two courses developed utilizing this UFC, and covers design strategies, master planning considerations, and project cost development associated with security and antiterrorist measures to protect Department of Defense (DoD) facilities and structures. The first course introduced aggressor threats and tactics, and examined the process for developing the design criteria for security and antiterrorist measures to protect Department of Defense (DoD) facilities and structures. The first course is a prerequisite for this course. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G417V |
| CEU Course Title: Alternative and Renewable Energy Sources (Video Course) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: The water and wastewater industry relies heavily on electricity and other fossil fuels to provide the energy necessary to treat drinking water and wastewater. Fossil fuels are limited in the available quantities and non-renewable and at some time will be depleted. This course will look at the issue of fossil fuels and provide an understanding of the alternative, renewable energy sources that are available for use at water and wastewater facilities. It will also include a discussion of key engineering and other factors needed to adopt some or all of these alternatives as energy sources.
In this course, the instructor will go over the book Alternative Energy For Dummies by Rik DeGunther, and will highlight the important topics related to the engineering aspect. The book is available in your local library or from Amazon.com or Barnes & Nobles for your future reference. You may also be able to find an electronic version from e-bookstores on the Internet or as a Kindle version from Amazon. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G417W |
| CEU Course Title: Alternative and Renewable Energy Sources (2-Hour Session, Live Webinar)PE |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $110 |
| PDH Course Description: The water and wastewater industry relies heavily on electricity and other fossil fuels to provide the energy necessary to treat drinking water and wastewater. Fossil fuels are limited in the available quantities and non-renewable and at some time will be depleted. This course will look at the issue of fossil fuels and provide an understanding of the alternative, renewable energy sources that are available for use at water and wastewater facilities. It will also include a discussion of key engineering and other factors needed to adopt some or all of these alternatives as energy sources.
In this course, the instructor will go over the book Alternative Energy For Dummies by Rik DeGunther, and will highlight the important topics related to the engineering aspect. The book is available in your local library or from Amazon.com or Barnes & Nobles for your future reference. You may also be able to find an electronic version from e-bookstores on the Internet or as a Kindle version from Amazon. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G418 |
| CEU Course Title: Basics on Forensic Engineering - Part I |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: The author spent twenty-five years of his professional career working hands-on in this area of practice, during that period of time he had the opportunity to work on over two thousand cases involving property damage, defective products, conflagrations, slip and fall, trip and fall and car collisions. He was called to testify as an expert witness in over thirty court cases.
Parts I through V about cover all his caseload which are explained in detail and every part shows one or more cases considered to be representative of their category. The actual reports and the reasoning process notes are revealed to every minute detail. By reading this course you will get twenty five years of experience which the author had to figure out on his own, compressed into five parts which can be read in some twelve hours and thus make them part of your own arsenal, so you wouldn’t have to discover the wheel a second time. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G419 |
| CEU Course Title: Basics on Forensic Engineering - Part II |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: The author spent twenty-five years of his professional career working hands-on in this area of practice, during that period of time he had the opportunity to work on over two thousand cases involving property damage, defective products, conflagrations, slip and fall, trip and fall and car collisions. He was called to testify as an expert witness in over thirty court cases.
Parts I through V about cover all his caseload which are explained in detail and every part shows one or more cases considered to be representative of their category. The actual reports and the reasoning process notes are revealed to every minute detail. By reading this course you will get twenty five years of experience which the author had to figure out on his own, compressed into five parts which can be read in some twelve hours and thus make them part of your own arsenal, so you wouldn’t have to discover the wheel a second time. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G420 |
| CEU Course Title: Basics on Forensic Engineering - Part III |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: In spite of the perceptions and misconceptions of the misinformed detractors of forensic engineering who see the practice as a group of opportunists who are merely trying to take advantage of other engineers’ misfortunes. While it is true that there have been some engineers, perhaps with reasons of their own, who willingly have testified in court against some of their colleagues, that is not to say that they are forensic engineers, nor that such activity is what the specialty of forensic engineering is about. Consequently, we invite those detractors to read each and all of the five parts of this series to realize how wrong they are in their poor assessment of the facts. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G421 |
| CEU Course Title: Basics on Forensic Engineering - Part IV |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: The author spent the last twenty years of his professional career working as a forensic engineer, during that period of time he had the opportunity to solve over two thousand cases involving property damage, defective products, slip & fall, conflagrations, trip & fall, structural collapses and car collisions. He was called to testify as an expert witness in thirty five court cases.
This entire course is composed of Parts I through V and summarizes a large portion of his experience which is explained in detail. Every part depicts one or more history cases selected as prototypes within their own categories. Nothing is held back, the actual reports are reproduced and the reasoning process leading to their conclusions are revealed in the most minute details. By studying all five parts you will get twenty years of experience which you can make them your own and start a new career as an engineer without having to discover the wheel a second time. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G422 |
| CEU Course Title: Basics on Forensic Engineering - Part V |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This last part of the series titled Basics on Forensic Engineering has been mostly dedicated to put emphasis on the fact that communication skills are an important and very desirable quality for a forensic engineer to have.
In this course we describe how those communication skills have a far reaching effect on three different levels. First, the oral communication used as a tool of public service and concern for the community. Second, the same verbal skill as an avenue of effective testimony in a court of law; and third, the written report as a tangible record of the engineer’s work abilities. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G423W |
| CEU Course Title: Megastructures (Live Webinar)PE, RA, AIA HSW |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $440 |
| PDH Course Description: For over 4,000 years, the world's tallest structure was the 481' tall Great Pyramid at Giza, Egypt. By the 1880s, three key factors in the evolution of tall buildings were in place: a need for space, better building materials, and the invention of the safety elevator. Since then, bigger and taller buildings have sprang up all over the world. In this webinar, we will review the history of skyscrapers, study the special needs of tall buildings, and examine the design and construction process of historical highrises and recently completed skyscrapers. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G425 |
| CEU Course Title: Introduction to Digital Signatures - Part One |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: By the completion of this course, the student will be able to electronically sign any CAD file with his or her own Digital ID, and establish a drawing delivery policy at their company. Furthermore, the student will learn how to purchase, install, and sign electronic documents such as: Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe PDF, and most importantly CAD drawing files. The goal is to understand and meet government recommended guidelines for distributing electronic documents provided by intuitions like National Institutes of Standards and Testing (NIST) and the National Security Agency (NSA) along with the Nationally recognized standards as it applies to Digital Signatures.
Digital Signatures provide the following benefits: This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G426 |
| CEU Course Title: Fuzzy Logic and Controls |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: “Fuzzy Logic and Controls” is a continuing education course serving as an introduction to world of “Fuzziness”…..including Fuzzy Logic, Fuzzy Math, Fuzzy Set and Fuzzy Processing. The field of “Fuzzy Logic” is incredibly broad encompassing many control systems and considered ‘state of the art’ in many complex control systems. Human beings process information through fuzzy logic processes, yet computers cannot. This courser helps engineers understand and embrace the concept of “fuzziness” in system controls and advanced decision making activities. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G427 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Accessibility Standards: Minimum Requirements |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course will introduce you to minimum requirements for handicapped accessibility for buildings and related infrastructure. You will learn about the terminology, scope and technical requirements for accessible elements of buildings, routes, parking lots and related features. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G428 |
| CEU Course Title: Practical Application of Measurement Errors for Engineers & Surveyors |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This 4 PDH hour online course discusses the errors of measurements that occur in data collection of the actual measurements in different fields of engineering, mapping, land surveying, material sciences, scientific researches etc. It is important to have an understanding of the properties and quantitative influence of unavoidable errors on the final results of any measurements in order to be able to predict the quality of final results of the measurements. This course will enable the attendee to have better understanding of measurement errors and enable them determine an actual accuracy of the given measurements. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G429 |
| CEU Course Title: Linear Least Squares Parameter Estimation |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $75 |
| PDH Course Description: The need to fit mathematical models to measured data arises often in science and engineering. Parameter estimation is a discipline that provides estimates of unknown parameters in a system or process model based on measured data. The professional analyst can use the model that results from the application of parameter estimation to explain measured data to customers in a concise, compelling way.
The 4-hour course begins with a general, nonlinear system model and then focuses on a linear system model. Six basic assumptions about measurement errors are presented and their implications on the least squares estimator explained. Confidence limits for the estimated parameters for specified assumptions are developed. Two comprehensive examples are presented which demonstrate the application of least squares parameter estimation. The first is a “position-velocity” estimation problem that arises in many engineering contexts. The second estimates the parameters for a triangular weir, a structure used to measure small stream flow in hydrology. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G430W |
| CEU Course Title: Skyscrapers (Live Webinar)PE & RA, AIA HSW |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $220 |
| PDH Course Description: For over 4,000 years, the world's tallest structure was the 481' tall Great Pyramid at Giza, Egypt. By the 1880s, three key factors in the evolution of tall buildings were in place: a need for space, better building materials, and the invention of the safety elevator. Since then, bigger and taller buildings have sprang up all over the world. In this webinar, we will review the history of skyscrapers, study the special needs of tall buildings, and examine the design and construction process of historical highrises and recently completed skyscrapers. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G431W |
| CEU Course Title: Megastructures (4-hour session) (Live Webinar)PE |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $220 |
| PDH Course Description: For over 4,000 years, the world's tallest structure was the 481' tall Great Pyramid at Giza, Egypt. By the 1880s, three key factors in the evolution of tall buildings were in place: a need for space, better building materials, and the invention of the safety elevator. Since then, bigger and taller buildings have sprang up all over the world. In this webinar, we will review the history of skyscrapers, study the special needs of tall buildings, and examine the design and construction process of historical highrises and recently completed skyscrapers. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G434 |
| CEU Course Title: 2009 International Building Code - Classification of Occupancy and Construction Types |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Defining the use of the buildings is very important as it relates to providing a reasonable level of protection or life safety for building occupants. This course highlights the use and occupancy classification and the types of construction, and helps engineers and architects get familiar with the latest building code. The course materials are based entirely on IBC 2009: Chapter 3 - Use and Occupancy Classification and Chapter 6 - Types of Construction. Chapter 3 provides for the classification of buildings, structures and parts thereof based on the purpose or purposes for which they are used. Chapter 6 contains the required fire-resistance ratings of the principal structural elements in buildings of types of construction.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G435 |
| CEU Course Title: 2009 International Building Code - Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Life safety considerations for building occupants vary depending on the building types and usages. This course highlights the special detailed requirements based on use and occupancy, and helps engineers and architects get familiar with the latest building code. The course materials are based entirely on IBC 2009: Chapter 4 - Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy, which contains requirements for buildings and conditions that apply to one or more groups, such as high-rise buildings, underground buildings or atriums. In addition, Chapter 4 contains provisions that may alter requirements found elsewhere in the International Building Code. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G444 |
| CEU Course Title: 2012 International Building Code - Classification of Occupancy and Construction Types |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Defining the use of the buildings is very important as it relates to providing a reasonable level of protection or life safety for building occupants. This course highlights the use and occupancy classification and the types of construction, and helps engineers and architects get familiar with the latest building code. The course materials are based entirely on IBC 2012: Chapter 3 - Use and Occupancy Classification and Chapter 6 - Types of Construction. Chapter 3 provides for the classification of buildings, structures and parts thereof based on the purpose or purposes for which they are used. Chapter 6 contains the required fire-resistance ratings of the principal structural elements in buildings of types of construction.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G445 |
| CEU Course Title: 2012 International Building Code - Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Life safety considerations for building occupants vary depending on the building types and usages. This course highlights the special detailed requirements based on use and occupancy, and helps engineers and architects get familiar with the latest building code. The course materials are based entirely on IBC 2012: Chapter 4 - Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy, which contains requirements for buildings and conditions that apply to one or more groups, such as high-rise buildings, underground buildings or atriums. In addition, Chapter 4 contains provisions that may alter requirements found elsewhere in the International Building Code. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G446 |
| CEU Course Title: Environmental Statistics with R: Simple Linear Regression |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 12 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 12 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 12 LU |
| Online Course Price: $249 |
| PDH Course Description: R is a free software environment for statistical computing and graphics. This course offers participants an irresistible 2-in-1 value package, namely a fundamental data analysis methodology, and a freely available high-powered software system to do all the computations! First, regression is a pivotal statistical technique because it is essentially the only practical way that we can establish inter-relationships between variables using only limited data samples, and subsequently generalize or extrapolate the results to the larger data populations or universe. This course ensures that you will never again be confused by any terminologies or statistics associated with simple linear regression. Second, lack of access to affordable high quality software has long been an impediment to widespread use of statistics among environmental professionals. Not anymore! R has brought excitement to statistics. I invite you to become addicted… This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G450 |
| CEU Course Title: Recent Advances in Technology |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $19 |
| PDH Course Description: Let us take a walk through the future. Included in this course is an overview of what the future holds. You will become familiar with the latest and greatest inventions that will change the path forward for everyone around the globe. Many of these inventions are already on the market and are applicable to your professions. Some of these inventions will help you spark ideas for design and innovation. And some are artifacts of the future—not yet on the market, but will soon enter mass production. As a licensed professional, you will benefit from learning about them early on.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G450T |
| CEU Course Title: Recent Advances in Technology (Timed & Monitored) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $19 |
| PDH Course Description: Let us take a walk through the future. Included in this course is an overview of what the future holds. You will become familiar with the latest and greatest inventions that will change the path forward for everyone around the globe. Many of these inventions are already on the market and are applicable to your professions. Some of these inventions will help you spark ideas for design and innovation. And some are artifacts of the future—not yet on the market, but will soon enter mass production. As a licensed professional, you will benefit from learning about them early on.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G451V |
| CEU Course Title: Recycling: From Waste to Usable Products (Video Course) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: According to the U.S. EPA, Americans create more than 250 million tons of garbage per year. Most of this garbage is made of paper products, yard trimmings, food waste and plastics. In this course, we will go over the solid waste management process including recent statistics. We will look at the curbside recycling program and how many communities utilize it and how the recycling process works.
In addition, we will examine the alternatives to landfill disposal that are both environmentally protective and cost-effective for the consumer. We will look at the many new products made from recycled material and how the recycling process contributes to these. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G451W |
| CEU Course Title: Recycling: From Waste to Usable Products (Live Webinar)PE |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $110 |
| PDH Course Description: According to the U.S. EPA, Americans create more than 250 million tons of garbage per year. Most of this garbage is made of paper products, yard trimmings, food waste and plastics. In this webinar, we will go over the solid waste management process including recent statistics. We will look at the curbside recycling program and how many communities utilize it and how the recycling process works.
In addition, we will examine the alternatives to landfill disposal that are both environmentally protective and cost-effective for the consumer. We will look at the many new products made from recycled material and how the recycling process contributes to these. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G452 |
| CEU Course Title: Understanding ADA Mediation Program |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $55 |
| PDH Course Description: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on July 26, 1990, by President George H.W. Bush. In enacting the ADA, Congress specifically encouraged the use of alternative means of dispute resolution, including mediation, to resolve ADA disputes. Through its ADA Mediation Program, the Department of Justice refers appropriate ADA disputes to mediators at no cost to the parties. The mediators in the program are professional mediators who have been trained in the legal requirements of the ADA. In this course, we will review the process of ADA complaint filing and learn how to resolve ADA complaints through mediation quickly and effectively. In addition, we will examine some of the cases successfully settled through the ADA mediation.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G453W |
| CEU Course Title: GPS Technologies (Live Webinar)PE, PLS, RA |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $110 |
| PDH Course Description: Global Positioning System (GPS) devices can be found everywhere – they are used in cars, boats, airplanes, and even in cell phones. Handheld GPS receivers are carried by hikers, surveyors, map makers, and others who need to know where they are. In this webinar, we will discuss what GPS is and how it works. We will learn about the origins, applications and future of GPS. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G454 |
| CEU Course Title: Energy Efficiency in Water/Wastewater Facilities |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Saving energy through energy efficiency improvements can cost less than generating, transmitting and distributing energy from power plants. Energy efficiency provides multiple economic and environmental benefits. Energy savings can reduce operating costs for local governments, freeing up resources for additional investments in energy efficiency and other priorities. Energy efficiency can also help to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy security and independence and create jobs.
Local governments can promote energy efficiency in their jurisdictions by improving the efficiency of municipal facilities and operations and encouraging energy efficiency improvements in their residential, commercial and industrial sectors. In this course, you are required to study the US EPA publication, “Energy Efficiency in Water and Wastewater Facilities” provided as a pdf document as a part of this course. This document describes the steps utilities to develop and implement greenhouse gas reduction programs utilizing energy efficiency. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G455 |
| CEU Course Title: Energy Efficiency Programs in K-12 Schools |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Saving energy through energy efficiency improvements can cost less than generating, transmitting and distributing energy from power plants. Energy efficiency provides multiple economic and environmental benefits. Energy savings can reduce operating costs for local governments, freeing up resources for additional investments in energy efficiency and other priorities. Energy efficiency can also help to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy security and independence and create jobs.
Local governments can promote energy efficiency in their jurisdictions by improving the efficiency of municipal facilities and operations and encouraging energy efficiency improvements in their residential, commercial and industrial sectors. In this course, you are required to study the US EPA publication, “Energy Efficient Programs in K-12 Schools” provided as a pdf document as a part of this course. This document describes the steps utilities to develop and implement greenhouse gas reduction programs utilizing energy efficiency. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G456 |
| CEU Course Title: Energy Efficiency for Affordable Housing |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Saving energy through energy efficiency improvements can cost less than generating, transmitting and distributing energy from power plants. Energy efficiency provides multiple economic and environmental benefits. Energy savings can reduce operating costs for local governments, freeing up resources for additional investments in energy efficiency and other priorities. Energy efficiency can also help to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy security and independence and create jobs.
Local governments can promote energy efficiency in their jurisdictions by improving the efficiency of municipal facilities and operations and encouraging energy efficiency improvements in their residential, commercial and industrial sectors. With the help of local governments, many low income households are reducing housing costs and GHG emissions by improving their energy efficiency. In this course, you are required to study the US EPA publication, “Energy Efficiency in Affordable Housing” provided as a pdf document as a part of this course. This document describes the steps utilities to develop and implement greenhouse gas reduction programs utilizing energy efficiency. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G457 |
| CEU Course Title: Energy Efficient Product Procurement |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Saving energy through energy efficiency improvements can cost less than generating, transmitting and distributing energy from power plants. Energy efficiency provides multiple economic and environmental benefits. Energy savings can reduce operating costs for local governments, freeing up resources for additional investments in energy efficiency and other priorities. Energy efficiency can also help to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy security and independence and create jobs.
Local governments can promote energy efficiency in their jurisdictions by improving the efficiency of municipal facilities and operations and encouraging energy efficiency improvements in their residential, commercial and industrial sectors. With the help of local governments, many low income households are reducing housing costs and GHG emissions by improving their energy efficiency. In this course, you are required to study the US EPA publication, “Energy Efficient Product Procurement” provided as a pdf document as a part of this course. This document describes the steps to ensure procurement of energy efficient products. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G458 |
| CEU Course Title: Energy Efficiency for Local Government Operations |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Saving energy through energy efficiency improvements can cost less than generating, transmitting and distributing energy from power plants. Energy efficiency provides multiple economic and environmental benefits. Energy savings can reduce operating costs for local governments, freeing up resources for additional investments in energy efficiency and other priorities. Energy efficiency can also help to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy security and independence and create jobs.
Local governments can promote energy efficiency in their jurisdictions by developing and implementing strategies that improve the efficiency of municipal facilities and operations and/or encourage energy efficiency in residential, commercial and industrial sectors. In this course, you are required to study the US EPA publication, “Energy Efficiency in Local Government Operations” provided as a pdf document as a part of this course. This document describes the steps local governments can take to develop and implement greenhouse gas reduction programs utilizing energy efficiency. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G459 |
| CEU Course Title: Landfill Gas Energy |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: A growing number of local governments are turning to renewable energy as a strategy to reduce GHG’s, improve air quality and energy security, boost local economy and pave the way to a sustainable energy future. Renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, biomass, hydropower and landfill gas, reduce GHG emissions by replacing fossils fuels. Renewables also reduce emissions of conventional air pollutants that result from fossil fuel combustion. In addition, renewable energy can create jobs and open new markets for the local economy and can be used as a hedge against price fluctuations of fossil fuels. Local governments using renewable energy can demonstrate leadership, helping to spur additional renewable energy investments in their region.
Local governments can promote renewable energy in their jurisdictions to meet their own energy needs in municipal operations and by encouraging its use by local residents and businesses. In this course, you are required to study the US EPA publication, “Landfill Gas Energy” provided as a pdf document as a part of this course. This document describes the steps to promote landfill gas energy. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G460 |
| CEU Course Title: Smart Growth |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Community design affects energy consumption and vehicle use, and thus greenhouse gas emissions. By addressing these factors through planning, application of smart growth principles, measures to reduce urban heat islands, and other initiatives, local and regional governments can encourage economic development while preserving their open spaces and critical environmental habitats, protecting water and air quality, and helping to mitigate climate changes.
Community planning and design programs generally act to reduce energy demand, as opposed to increasing energy efficiency. For example, by promoting mixed use development and public transportation, communities can reduce the need for residents to drive a car for shopping, commuting to work or getting to and from school. Similarly, measures to reduce the urban heat island effect, such as planting trees or installing cool roofs, reduce a community’s cooling energy requirements. In this course, you are required to study the US EPA publication, “Smart Growth” provided as a pdf document as a part of this course. This document describes the steps to promote smart growth techniques to reduce GHG emissions. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G461 |
| CEU Course Title: Resource Conservation and Recovery |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Local governments have a significant opportunity to reduce waste management costs, air pollution, GHG emissions and energy consumption through resource conservation and recovery. They are typically responsible for managing the waste generated within their municipalities and can implement strategies to help lower the costs to their communities. Solid waste management uses energy and generates GHG emissions, air pollutants and air toxics. The impacts are even greater when products are viewed from a lifecycle perspective: the extraction, production, use and disposal of goods and materials are responsible for an estimated 42% of US GHG emissions.
Local governments can reduce these costs and emissions by encouraging source reduction, and the reuse of products and materials, as well as composting and recycling wastes generated by their communities. In this course, you are required to study the US EPA publication, “Resource Conservation and Recovery” provided as a pdf document as a part of this course. This document describes the steps to promote resource conservation and recovery techniques to reduce GHG emissions. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G462 |
| CEU Course Title: Transportation Control Measures to Reduce GHG Emissions |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Transportation accounts for 33% of US carbon dioxide emissions from the combustion of fossil fuel and can account for a significant portion of a local government’s or household’s budget. Additionally, transportation generates air pollution that endangers public health. Efforts to improve the efficiency of transportation, reduce personal vehicle use and encourage alternative forms of transportation help reduce air pollution and GHG emissions, improve energy security and independence and save money.
Local governments can improve the efficiency of their own fleets by minimizing fuel consumption and emissions through reducing vehicle use, purchasing clean and efficient vehicles and increasing their use of more efficient alternative fuels. Local governments can also employ strategies that reduce transportation related air pollution in their jurisdictions by reducing vehicle use and encouraging more efficient use of transportation facilities. In this course, you are required to study the US EPA publication, “Transportation Control Measures” provided as a pdf document as a part of this course. This document describes the steps to promote transportation control measures to reduce GHG emissions. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G463 |
| CEU Course Title: Introduction to Digital Signatures - Part Two |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: By the completion of this course, the you will be able to electronically sign any Adobe PDF file with your own Digital ID, and establish a drawing delivery policy with PDFs at your company to prevent reverse engineering of their document from PDF to CAD vector format. As part one of this series concentrated on CAD drawings, the second part focuses on the PDF delivery system, since most drawings are distributed by PDF to clients at various points in the project lifecycle. The goal being to understand and meet government recommended guidelines for distributing electronic documents provided by intuitions like National Institutes of Standards and Testing (NIST) and the National Security Agency (NSA) along with the Florida Minimal Technical Standards (5J-17) as it applies to Digital Signatures. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G464 |
| CEU Course Title: Continuous Emissions Monitoring Guide |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: The Part 75 continuous emission monitoring rule, found in 40CFR, was originally published in January, 1993. The purpose of the regulation was to establish continuous emission monitoring for air pollution, and to report requirements under EPA’s Acid Rain Program, which was instituted in 1990 under Title IV of the Clean Air Act. The Acid Rain Program regulates electric generating units that burn fossil fuels and that serve a generator greater than 25 MW. For such units, Part 75 requires continuous monitoring and reporting of SO2 mass emissions, CO2 mass emissions, NOX emission rate and heat input. The SO2 component is a “cap and trade” program, designed to reduce acid deposition by limiting SO2 emission levels in the “lower 48” states of the United States. This course is intended for energy, mechanical, electrical, chemical, and civil engineers. However, this course could appeal to engineers of other disciplines as well. An attendee of this course will gain knowledge about EPA’s Part 75 Continuous Emission Monitoring rule and details of how it is implemented. For this course, you need to review the material in the pdf file, "Plain English Guide to the Part 75 Rule", which is a publication of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G465 |
| CEU Course Title: Coping With Murphy’s Law |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: Murphy's Law states that if something can wrong, it will. Inevitably, engineers will encounter situations where problem conditions arise. Situations of most concern usually involve individual parts, devices, or systems, but sometimes they involve people. This course is intended to help readers prepare for the frustrations of coping with inevitable difficulties in the world of work. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G466 |
| CEU Course Title: Fabricated Equipment Inspections for the Engineer |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This material provides insights into the inspection of fabricated equipment including when, where and how to inspect coupled with problems related to getting detected defects corrected. The benefits of performing inspections in a particular manner and at a particular location are discussed. Sample inspection sheets are added to stimulate thinking about inspections on a variety of equipment items.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G467 |
| CEU Course Title: Preparing the Written Equipment Specification |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Purchasing equipment is a major portion an engineer’s daily activity in a growing facility. Proper preparation of the documents describing the item to be purchased is critical.
This course provides a basic outline for the preparation of a written equipment specification and an explanation of the various parts of the specification. The material also covers the differences between the two major types of specifications and when to use one or the other. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G468 |
| CEU Course Title: Controlling OSHA’s Replacement In Kind |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: The course contains an introduction to the concepts of “Replacement in Kind”, “Functional Equivalence” and “Essentially Identical” with information on which regulatory bodies are involved. The reasons for and benefits of the concept are included. Illustrative examples of the concepts are explored with “scientific proof” of equivalence explained. Included are guidelines indicating how to prevent a misinterpretation of the concept from impacting facility maintenance costs. An explanation of the real goal of the concept is presented.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G469 |
| CEU Course Title: Owning and Operating a Small Engineering Company |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: The material covers the various aspects of creating, operating and owning a small engineering company. Information on legal requirements is limited in scope as it varies state to state and the concentration is on the growing and operating the company. Points covered include company names and logos, developing the direction of the company and its size, obtaining work, balancing staff size verses potential work load, types and effects of various contracts and insurances along with potential problems. Discussion of sales and advertising and the types of work to be taken are included. Discussions include the necessary content of billing rates and lump sum pricing.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G470 |
| CEU Course Title: Mentoring the Engineering Intern |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: The material covers the various aspects of mentoring the engineering student in an industrial environment. The material covers the experiences and qualifications to be expected of the incoming intern and provides details on the important portions of the mentoring experience. Cautions in exposure both during and when the student is back in school are covered. The necessity of putting some planning into the process are discussed. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G471 |
| CEU Course Title: Exploring Non-Classical Solutions for Engineers |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: The material covers the concept of “thinking outside the box” including one of several possible origins of the process. A path to using the process by avoiding the creation of the box to begin with is offered. Cautions that need to be observed to avoid hampering the thinking process with unintentional and unrecognized restraints are provided. Several examples of non-classical solutions to engineering problems are presented. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G472 |
| CEU Course Title: Documenting Process Calculations |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: The material covers the various aspects of creating and documenting engineering calculations and physical property data. Providing the proper documentation is critical for engineering calculations; the material includes examples of proper documentation as well as the reasons to add this information to the calculations. Some cautions are presented relative to the use of Internet data, equations and software. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G473 |
| CEU Course Title: Industrial Safety |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: Everyone wishes for a safe environment and we all abhor workplace injuries. It is absolutely imperative that employees perform given functions under safe conditions. With that being said, the employee must realize accomplishment of this goal means he or she must meet the company halfway. Provisions for a safe working environment definitely are a team effort. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) has very specific guidelines relative to safe working conditions companies and individuals need to follow to avoid injury. Nineteen (19) states have adopted their own guidelines to govern working conditions. These state guidelines may be more stringent than the Federal OSHA standards but, generally, fall along the same lines hoping to produce the same results. Thirty-one states use the Federal OSHA guidelines as their safety standard.
Companies investing in workplace safety and health related activities can expect to reduce fatalities, injuries, and illnesses. This will result in cost savings in a variety of areas, such as lowering workers' compensation costs and medical expenses, avoiding OSHA penalties, and reducing costs to train replacement employees and conduct accident investigations. In addition, employers often find that changes made to improve workplace safety and health can result in significant improvements to their organization's productivity and financial performance. If an employee knows the company he or she works for is involved with providing a safe working environment on a day to day basis, that employee will work with less tension and less fatigue at the end of the day. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G474 |
| CEU Course Title: Introduction to Truck Fires |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This is course is an introduction to truck fires for the licensed engineer. Course is informational for those seeking to have an insight to the methodology used to investigate truck fires, the engineering information that helps investigators attempt to determine fire, cause, and origin. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G475 |
| CEU Course Title: Forensic Analysis of Stair Descent Falls |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: This engineer was once asked to opine on a stair fall in which a person claimed to have slid and fell while attempting to descend some stairs. However, this person described the fall as a forward projection with a twist onto one side. Thus began a multi-year long study of stair descent falls and the behavior of the human body, which will be shared with and studied with you. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G484W |
| CEU Course Title: Lessons from Engineering Disasters (Live Webinar)PE, RA |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $110 |
| PDH Course Description: The infamous crash of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge in 1940 and the failure of the New Orleans Levee System during Hurricane Katrina are just two examples of engineering disasters that have occurred throughout history. Most of such catastrophes can be attributed to human errors, design flaws, material failures, extreme conditions, or a combination of these reasons. In this webinar, we will examine some of the recent engineering disasters and the cause of such catastrophes in the hope of preventing history from repeating. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G485 |
| CEU Course Title: The Rule of Thumb |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: In engineering, as in many other human endeavors, man started his trial and error practice which drove him into empiricism and those resulting empirical methods gave way to the rules of thumb that prevailed for centuries and stood the test of time until science developed enough to be able to prove them either right or wrong.
Empirical methods are useful for as long as they are temperate by the boundaries of scientific knowledge, so to avoid falling into the extremes of blatant quackery on one end or convoluted never ending mathematical quagmire on the other.
In this course the author shows a practical case where the two lines of thought got intertwined to produce an unorthodox solution to a challenging problem. Suction lines needed to be placed across and above a private industrial road by using the minimum of materials, at a minimum cost and with the maximum of simplicity.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G486 |
| CEU Course Title: Motor Vehicle Accident Reconstruction Special Topic 1 - Tire Failures |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This is course is an introduction to tire failure for the licensed engineer. Course is informational for those seeking to have an insight to the causes of tire failure and the methodology used to attempt to determine cause. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G487 |
| CEU Course Title: A Basic Guide to Fall Prevention in Industry |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Each year, falls in industrial areas result in hundreds of fatalities. In recent years the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries has measured a trend. While fatal falls from roofs and tall ladders have gradually decreased, fatal falls to the same level and falls to the floor from the same level have increased. This course will introduce you to the basic principles of fall protection from all heights, with emphasis on falls from low heights. The seriousness of injury is not always proportional to the height from which the worker falls. The reader will gain a better understanding of fall hazards and fall prevention.
Nearly all falls result from conditions or practices that seem obvious; however, preventing such accidents requires maintaining safe conditions in the workplace and training to ensure safe actions by employees. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G488 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Cybersecurity |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: The content of this course is a 2014 National Research Council report entitled “At the Nexus of Cybersecurity and Public Policy: Some Basic Concepts and Issues”. Cybersecurity is a national issue of increasing importance to government agencies and private-sector companies both large and small that are vulnerable to cyber thefts of sensitive information, cyber vandalism and denial-of-service attacks. Of special concern is the nation’s critical infrastructure, including the electrical power grid, air traffic control system, financial systems and communications networks that depend extensively on information technology for its operation. As a primer, this report presents fundamental concepts and principles that serve as points of departure for understanding specific cybersecurity incidents or proposals to improve security. The specifics of cybersecurity change rapidly, but the fundamental concepts and principles described in this course change more slowly. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G489 |
| CEU Course Title: Motor Vehicle Accident Reconstruction Special Topic 2 - Brake Failures |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This is course is an introduction to Brake Failures for the licensed engineer. Course is informational for those seeking to have an insight to the causes of brake failures and the methodology used to attempt to determine cause. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G490 |
| CEU Course Title: Moving Toward Sustainability |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Sustainable water and wastewater services are critical to providing the American public with clean and safe water and helping ensure the environmental, economic and social sustainability of the communities these utilities serve. Many utilities across the country face tremendous challenges, such as aging infrastructure, climate changes, population growth and competing resource priorities within the communities they serve.
As more and more utilities assume leadership roles related to community sustainability, resource recovery and conservation, sustainable economic development and climate change, they must concurrently focus on long-term sustainability and brining about meaningful change in their organizations and communities. This course looks at these issues and provides some insight and guidance based on the effective utility management concept. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G491 |
| CEU Course Title: Sustainable Utility Management |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Many rural and small water and wastewater systems throughout the country struggle with various issues, which may include aging or inadequate infrastructure, difficulties recruiting or retaining qualified staff, growing or establishing financial reserves and setting rates that are reflective of their operational costs.
The need to adopt the ten key management areas, how to conduct a self-assessment of the key management areas, how to prioritize the key management areas and how to develop an improvement plan to address priority key management areas all will help rural and small systems to effectively operate in the current atmosphere. This course looks at these issues and provides some insight and guidance based on the effective utility management concept. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G492 |
| CEU Course Title: Vector Mechanics: Statics |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Statics is the study of forces and moments on physical systems in static equilibrium. Unlike dynamics, where the components of the system are in motion, components of a system in static equilibrium do not move or vary in position relative to one another over time. This course is intended to be a refresher course for statics (vector mechanics). This course is intended for someone who has a general working knowledge of vectors. This course has a lot of sample problems and teaches by showing examples and sample problems. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G493 |
| CEU Course Title: Motor Vehicle Accident Reconstruction Special Topic 3 - Suspension and Steering Failures |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This is course is an introduction to Suspension and Steering for the licensed engineer. Course is informational for those seeking to have an insight to the causes of Steering or Suspension failures and the methodology used to attempt to determine cause. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G494 |
| CEU Course Title: The ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $75 |
| PDH Course Description: Almost everyone will experience disabilities at some point during his/her life. This course is designed to provide you with a basic understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA). Besides the history of ADA, you will learn what constitutes a disability, who is a qualified individual with a disability, and what might be reasonable accommodations for a disabled individual. In addition, you will become familiar with various federal laws related to disability rights.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G494W |
| CEU Course Title: ADA Compliance: What You Need to Know (Live Webinar)PE, PLS & RA; AIA HSW |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $110 |
| PDH Course Description: Almost everyone will experience disabilities at some point during his/her life. This course is designed to provide you with a basic understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA). Besides the history of ADA, you will learn what constitutes a disability, who is a qualified individual with a disability, and what might be reasonable accommodations for a disabled individual. In addition, you will become familiar with the seven principles of Universal Design and learn how to apply them to meet the ADA requirements for commercial facilities and public buildings.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. All quiz questions are reviewed during the webinar. You are guaranteed to pass this quiz. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G498 |
| CEU Course Title: ADA, ADAAA and 2010 Standards for Accessible Design |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 15 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 15 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 15 LU |
| Online Course Price: $285 |
| PDH Course Description: The ADA Amendments Act (the ADAAA) has changed the landscape of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Whether you are an employee or an employer, you must understand your rights and obligations under the ADAAA because almost everyone will experience disabilities at some point during his/her life.
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), is a civil rights law for persons with disabilities. Civil rights, by their very nature, focus on the needs and rights of individuals; they are built on the belief that all individuals, regardless of their circumstances, are entitled to equal treatment in American society. The ADA was amended in 2008, which made significant changes to the ADA's definition of "disability" that broadens the scope of coverage under both the ADA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. This course is designed to help increase your knowledge and understanding of the basic principles and core concepts in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA), and the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G498T |
| CEU Course Title: ADA, ADAAA and 2010 Standards for Accessible Design (Timed & Monitored) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 15 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 15 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 15 LU |
| Online Course Price: $285 |
| PDH Course Description: The ADA Amendments Act (the ADAAA) has changed the landscape of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Whether you are an employee or an employer, you must understand your rights and obligations under the ADAAA because almost everyone will experience disabilities at some point during his/her life.
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), is a civil rights law for persons with disabilities. Civil rights, by their very nature, focus on the needs and rights of individuals; they are built on the belief that all individuals, regardless of their circumstances, are entitled to equal treatment in American society. The ADA was amended in 2008, which made significant changes to the ADA's definition of "disability" that broadens the scope of coverage under both the ADA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. This course is designed to help increase your knowledge and understanding of the basic principles and core concepts in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA), and the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G499 |
| CEU Course Title: Guidance on the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $145 |
| PDH Course Description: This course provides the background information and discussion related to the adoption of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design. In particular, it addresses changes to the Standards, the reasoning behind those changes, and responses to public comments received on these topics. This is a companion course to G498 "ADA, ADAAA and 2010 Standards for Accessible Design." Through this course, you will better understand the purposes of the ADA and ADAAA, and the accessible regulations published by the Department of Justice.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G499T |
| CEU Course Title: Guidance on the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (Timed & Monitored) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $145 |
| PDH Course Description: This course provides the background information and discussion related to the adoption of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design. In particular, it addresses changes to the Standards, the reasoning behind those changes, and responses to public comments received on these topics. This is a companion course to G498 "ADA, ADAAA and 2010 Standards for Accessible Design." Through this course, you will better understand the purposes of the ADA and ADAAA, and the accessible regulations published by the Department of Justice.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G504 |
| CEU Course Title: Tips for Avoiding Design Blunders - Additional Tips |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: This is for the user who has completed PDH Course G387 - Tips for Avoiding Design Blunders and wishes to obtain two PDH credits by submitting additional error prevention tips. If your feedback is more than 250 words and is deemed satisfactory by our instructor, we will email you the password for you to obtain the certificate of completion. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G506 |
| CEU Course Title: A Guide to the Safe Storage of Explosive Materials |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Employers and employees who store and handle explosives accept a great responsibility. The safety and lives of others can depend on how well they guard against the theft, loss or accidental detonation of explosive materials. Oversights, mistakes or lack of proper knowledge could lead to tragedy. Such tragedies can be avoided by building proper storage magazines and by following proper safety and security procedures.
This guide introduces information on the safe and proper storage of different types and amounts of explosive materials. Several charts included in this guide can help the reader find information relating directly to specific situations. This course is based on a document by the N.C. Department of Labor (NCDOL). The NCDOL document is based on OSHA standards for blasting (Subpart U) as amended by 13 NCAC 7F.0201(5) to include state-specific requirements. If any part of the NCDOL document or this course is believed to conflict with the above referenced OSHA standard, the reader should refer to the OSHA standard.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G507 |
| CEU Course Title: A Guide to Working with Corrosive Substances |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: This course introduces concepts and principles that can prevent serious health risks to workers due to exposure to corrosives. Corrosive chemicals are essential to many work processes. They can enter the body through ingestion, inhalation, or contact with the skin and eyes. This course introduces the reader to proper protection practices from corrosive substances as well as methods of treating exposure to those substances.
Employee exposure to corrosives can be evaluated to determine the need for engineering and administrative controls as well as the need for personal protective equipment. The results from injuries can be severe and even fatal. Mists produced by liquids can result in lung damage if inhaled, serious burns or irritation can be the result of accidental contact to the skin or eyes, and lung and skin cancer have been linked to chromic acid. Additional threats to employees are posed by the ease with which many corrosive chemicals ignite, explode or react with incompatible substances. This guide is intended to be consistent with all existing OSHA standards therefore, if an area of this course is considered by the reader to be inconsistent with a standard, then the OSHA standard should be followed. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G508 |
| CEU Course Title: A Guide to Transportation Safety |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: Many occupations in the United States require at least some on-the-job driving. Accidents related to driving are the largest contributor to work related deaths. This course introduces safe practices and procedures to protect employees from risks associated with transportation. While the principles and concepts in this course are non technical, they can be used to protect employees and the public from at least some injuries and fatalities that could be avoided. Developing a safe driving program and consistently encouraging employees to use those methods has shown to be a successful way of reducing job related transportation accidents.
Both young and old employees should be reminded of the risks associated with driving. The roads are ever-changing environments, so a single set of regulations could never cover every situation. This course provides the most important recommendations and how to apply them to the situation at hand. It also displays the proper procedures for accident reporting if one does occur. This guide is intended to be consistent with all existing OSHA standards therefore, if an area of this course is considered by the reader to be inconsistent with a standard, then the OSHA standard should be followed. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G509 |
| CEU Course Title: A Guide to Office Safety and Health |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: Occupational safety hazards are prevalent not only in places involving significant physical labor but in the office as well. Employees suffering from poor working conditions exhibit signs of decreased production, anxiety, and job dissatisfaction.
This course introduces safe practices and procedures to protect employees from risks associated with office workplace injuries. It offers solutions to the most common workplace associated problems such as: general office safety, indoor air pollution, computer workstations and office environmental issues.
This course provides the most important recommendations and how to apply them to common situations. With the proper application of these procedures, as well as consistent implementation practices, it is likely that employees will show more productivity as well as greater work satisfaction overall.
This guide is intended to be consistent with all existing OSHA standards therefore, if an area of this course is considered by the reader to be inconsistent with OSHA, then the OSHA standard should be followed.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G510 |
| CEU Course Title: A Guide to the Big Four Safety Hazards in Industry |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: There are four main hazards associated with industrial work: fall, electrical, struck-by, and caught-in. These hazards are known to cause injuries and fatalities in the workplace. It is important to train managers and employees on how to identify, avoid, and remedy these risks in the workplace. When employees are trained for these hazards, the potential for injuries, fatalities and the liability to the employer are all decreased.
Through the completion of this course, an employer or manager can determine what actions are necessary to reduce the risk of employee exposure to these hazards. This course provides the most important recommendations and how to apply them to the situation at hand. With the proper application of these procedures, as well as consistent enforcement practices, it is likely that employees will know what to do to avoid falling, electrical, struck-by, and caught-in hazards. This guide is intended to be consistent with all existing OSHA standards therefore, if an area of this course is considered by the reader to be inconsistent with OSHA, then the OSHA standard should be followed. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G511 |
| CEU Course Title: A Guide to Eyewash and Safety Shower Facilities |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: Workers who interact on a regular basis with caustic chemicals are at higher risk of injury to their eyes and skin. In today’s industries, many safety precautions and types of emergency equipment must be used to protect and ensure the health of employees. Employees must also be trained in the proper protection techniques as well as safety procedures if they are exposed to chemicals. This course introduces safe practices and procedures to protect employees from risks associated with exposure to caustic substances and workplace injuries. Specifically, the basic principles of eyewash and safety shower facilities are introduced.
This course provides the most important recommendations and how to apply the procedures to the situation at hand. With the proper application of these procedures, as well as consistent implementation practices, it is likely that employees will be more prepared to handle an exposure to harmful chemicals. This guide is intended to be consistent with all existing OSHA standards therefore, if an area of this course is considered by the reader to be inconsistent with OSAH, then the OSHA standard should be followed. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G512 |
| CEU Course Title: A Guide Combustible Dusts |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: This course specializes in occupational safety. Employers must be aware of workplace hazards facing their employees and take appropriate action to minimize or eliminate exposure to these hazards. A Guide to Combustible Dusts discusses precautions that can prevent dangerous explosions related to dust accumulation within the work facility. Dusts are created through innumerable processes, and must be dealt with in the safest manner. If the proper procedures are carried through, the risk of ignition of combustible dusts is reduced.
When completing this course, please remember the mission is to create the safest working environment possible for all employees. With proper planning, implementation, and continued education in safe practices, a safer workplace can be obtained. This guide is intended to be consistent with all existing OSHA standards therefore, if an area of this course is considered by the reader to be inconsistent with a standard, then the OSHA standard should be followed. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G513 |
| CEU Course Title: Motor Vehicle Accident Reconstruction - Skid to Rest and Skid Mark Analysis |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This is course is an introduction to skid mark analysis for the licensed engineer or motor vehicle accident reconstructionist. Course is informational for those seeking to have an insight to analyzing skid marks as a part of overall motor vehicle accident analysis. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G514 |
| CEU Course Title: Human Factors in Forensic Analysis of Accidents |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: Human Factors and Ergonomics have long been a part of engineering design. For consumer products, the form, fit, and function as it relates to Human Factors can make or break a products success. In manufacturing and assembly, human factors are certainly in consideration with regards to the human worker. In Forensic Engineering analysis of accidents, human factors can become an important part of the analysis of causation. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G515W |
| CEU Course Title: Water Security Planning (Live Webinar)PE, RA |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $110 |
| PDH Course Description: Water security planning and threat response is critically important as contamination of a drinking water system can cause illness, disease, or even death. This webinar is based on the Water Security Handbook developed by the U.S. EPA, which provides guidance to water utility planning, contamination threat management, site characterization and sampling, public health response, and remediation and recovery. The webinar is designed to help water/utility officials and designers protect the water system and respond effectively to threats and contamination incidents involving the water system.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G516 |
| CEU Course Title: Drone Technology |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Unmanned aircraft systems (commonly called drones) have until recently been the domain of the military but with new FAA regulations drone technology is poised to make an explosive impact on the world of transportation. This course provides an introduction to this technology and the anticipated broad array of engineering opportunities and applications. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G517 |
| CEU Course Title: Collaborative Robotics |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course discusses the next generation robots which are designed to be safe to work alongside and interact with humans, becoming part of the workplaces, hospitals and homes. The course content is taken from a National Academy of Sciences Report entitled: Frontiers of Engineering: Reports on Leading-Edge Engineering form the 2014 Symposium. The focus of the course is on the impact of collaborative robots on the development of self-driving vehicles, manufacturing and minimally invasive surgery. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G518 |
| CEU Course Title: Battery Anxiety |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course explores future energy storage needs through fundamental and applied materials research. The content is taken from a National Academy of Sciences Report entitled: Frontiers of Engineering: Reports on Leading-Edge Engineering form the 2014 Symposium. Fundamentally batteries are compromises among safety, energy density, power density, cost and lifetime. The materials required for batteries are actors in this compromise. This course presents a discussion of the many ways materials can be engineered to exploit their properties and address material limitations. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G519 |
| CEU Course Title: American Reticence against the DMS |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: This course describes the reticence of the American public against the Decimal Metric System and the reluctance of the authorities to enforce it, despite the fact that on the books there is a Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988, which makes the metric system "the preferred system of weights and measures for the U.S. trade and commerce."
Naturally, there are some reasons why the American public is so obstinate in maintaining the English foot-pound as their system of choice. Those reasons are examined in this course as well as the likely possibility that the "status quo" will be maintained for many years to come, unless the wording of the 1988 Act is revised to make its implementation a requirement of law. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G520 |
| CEU Course Title: Design Outlaws: Inventing the Future |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: “If you want to predict the future, you must invent the future”
Alan Kay
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| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G521 |
| CEU Course Title: Food Waste to Energy |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: To protect human health and the environment, communities must have adequate infrastructure to handle waste, critically the waste that is thrown away. Modern solid waste management approaches have remedied many of the historically aesthetic, ecological and public health problems. But they have engendered systems that contribute crises, such as climate change.
By diverting energy rich food waste from landfills to existing or proposed anaerobic digesters at Water Resource Recovery Facilities (WRRFs), co-digestion can help communities manage wastes more sustainably, generate renewable energy and continue to provide essential services at affordable rates. In this course, you are required to study the US EPA publication, “Food Waste to Energy: How Six Water resource recovery Facilities are Boosting Biogas Production and the Bottom Line” provided as a pdf document as a part of this course. This document describes the steps utilities to develop and implement greenhouse gas reduction programs by converting food waste to energy. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G522 |
| CEU Course Title: Biometrics |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: Biometric identifiers are the distinctive, measurable characteristics used to label and describe individuals. Biometric identifiers are often categorized as physiological versus behavioral characteristics. Physiological characteristics are related to the shape of the body. Examples include, but are not limited to fingerprint, palm veins and odor/scent. Behavioral characteristics are related to the pattern of behavior of a person, including but not limited to typing rhythm, gait, and voice. Some researchers have coined the term behaviometrics to describe the latter class of biometrics. More traditional means of access control include token-based identification systems, such as a driver's license or passport, and knowledge-based identification systems, such as a password or personal identification number. Since biometric identifiers are unique to individuals, they are more reliable in verifying identity than token and knowledge-based methods; however, the collection of biometric identifiers raises privacy concerns about the ultimate use of this information. The oldest biometric identifier is facial recognition. The dimensions, proportions and physical attributes of a person's face are unique and occur very early in infants. A child will (obviously) recognize a parent, a brother or sister. It is only since the advent of computers and accompanying software that the ability to quantify facial features has become possible. This course will examine in detail the subject of Biometric Technology including each of the fourteen (14) modes used today. We will examine the history of biometrics from inception to technology existing at the present time. We will discuss the course in a logical fashion moving through each section. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G523 |
| CEU Course Title: Forensic Analysis of a Trampoline |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Trampolines are a common recreation and exercise device. Although not as common as other recreation or fitness accidents, trampolines are involved in an appreciable number of accidents. This course will provide some of the basics of trampolines as well as an introduction to forensic analysis of a trampoline. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G526 |
| CEU Course Title: Motor Vehicle Accident Reconstruction Rollover Analysis |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This is course is an introduction to vehicle rollover analysis for the licensed engineer or motor vehicle accident reconstructionist. Course is informational for those seeking to have an insight to analyzing skid marks as a part of overall motor vehicle accident analysis. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: G527 |
| CEU Course Title: Metrology |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: This course will examine in detail the subject matter given below. I have chosen to list only the main titles subtitles but contained within those classifications are areas of interest relative to metrology. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: H119 |
| CEU Course Title: Estimating Storm Water Runoff |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This two-hour online course provides general guidelines and techniques for estimating storm water runoff from development areas. Storm water management is necessary to control erosion and sediment from construction activities. Estimating stormwater runoff is the first step in designing a stormwater management system. The rational method is primarily discussed in the course. Water quality objectives must be met to avoid discharging pollutants into waterways, creeks and rivers. The necessary data and terms describing design storms such as hydrographs, time of concentration, lag time, duration, manning’s n and runoff coefficient C are discussed. Comparisons between predevelopment and post development conditions on a site hydrograph will show the importance and benefits for stormwater management. The rational equation was developed from simplified runoff analysis using isochrones, lines of equal travel time. It is the simplest method to determine peak discharges from an area to culvert or other points of interest. It is not as sophisticated as the SCS TR-55 method that can be used for much larger drainage areas (up to 20-sq. mi.) but has commonly been used for sizing sewers. The rational method uses a coefficient (C) based on the soil type, developments and drainage basin slopes. The rainfall intensity can be found from intensity/duration/frequency (IDF) curves for rainfall in the geographical region being analyzed. The course is based on methodology and data used by the State of Florida but is similar to that used by other states, all of which have variances in formula values and methodology used in applying the formula. Hydrological data can be obtained for different geographical regions from Technical paper No. 40 of the Weather Bureau or from local sources. Local governments usually determine the storm frequency depending on the impact of development. The subject of stormwater drainage is complicated, sometimes controversial and accuracy is dependent on an individual's judgment and experience. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: H120 |
| CEU Course Title: A Wetland Primer for Design Professionals |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: An understanding of wetlands is increasingly important for design professionals, including architects, engineers, land surveyors and landscape architects. This course will acquaint you with the changed perception of wetlands in North America, contemporary definitions of wetlands and types of wetlands found on the American continent. Upon completion of this course, you will be familiar with key federal legislation and publications that have led to increasing protection of wetlands. In addition, you will understand the broad characteristics of wetlands, their functions and their values to society. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: H121 |
| CEU Course Title: Advanced Wetlands Primer: Field Evaluation & Permitting Considerations for Design Professionals |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This three hour course is a followup to A WETLAND PRIMER FOR DESIGN PROFESSIONALS by the same author. Although a basic understanding of wetlands--crucial for architects, engineers, land surveyors and landscape architects--is outlined in that first course, design professionals often need a far broader understanding of why wetlands play an important role in site considerations, and how wetland themselves are field identified. Heavily illustrated, the Advanced Primer takes the student out into the field to assess a typical site’s wetlands. Taking the advanced wetlands course will allow you to speak with more authority about freshwater wetland delineation, and to be more familiar with actual field wetland identification that must be considered during project design. You will be exposed to the perils and liability of ignoring wetlands during project design. In addition, you will understand the key technical indicators for inland wetlands, and upon completion, be able to speak with confidence to wetland scientists, as well as to state and federal permitting authorities about resource evaluations, and potential project impacts. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: H122 |
| CEU Course Title: Occurrence and Movement of Groundwater |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This course provides
guidance on occurrence and movement of groundwater for engineers, hydrologists
and geologists who are responsible for groundwater-related projects. The course
materials are based entirely on Chapter 2 of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers'
Engineering Manual EM 1110-2-1421 Groundwater Hydrology. The occurrence and
movement of groundwater are related to physical forces acting in the subsurface
and the geologic environment in which they occur. This course presents a general
overview of basic concepts which explain and quantify these forces and environments
as related to groundwater. A discussion on saltwater intrusion is also included.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: H123 |
| CEU Course Title: Planning a Groundwater Investigation and Modeling Study |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course provides
guidance on planning a groundwater investigation and modeling study for engineers,
hydrologists and geologists who are responsible for groundwater-related projects.
The course materials are based entirely on Chapter 3 of the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers' Engineering Manual EM 1110-2-1421 Groundwater Hydrology. Subsurface
investigations are a dynamic and inexact science. This course will present basic
guidelines for performing a site characterization study, integrating hydrogeologic
information into a conceptual model, performing simple analytical procedures,
and formulating a computer model of groundwater flow. Specific attention is
given to site reconnaissance, initial data interpretation, data acquisition,
the formulation of conceptual and numerical/computer models, and guidelines
for project management and personnel requirements. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: H124 |
| CEU Course Title: Field Investigative Methods in Groundwater Hydrology |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This course provides
guidance on field investigative methods in groundwater hydrology for engineers,
hydrologists and geologists who are responsible for groundwater-related projects.
The course materials are based entirely on Chapter 4 of the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers' Engineering Manual EM 1110-2-1421 Groundwater Hydrology. Subsurface
investigations are a dynamic and inexact science. This course will present an
overview of different methods which can be employed to gain a better understanding
of subsurface conditions pertaining to the occurrence and flow of groundwater.
Key references are also provided to allow for a more detailed understanding
of concepts and applications. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: H125 |
| CEU Course Title: Computer Modeling of Groundwater Flow |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course provides guidance on computer modeling of groundwater flow for engineers, hydrologists and geologists who are responsible for groundwater-related projects. The course materials are based entirely on Chapter 5 of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Engineering Manual EM 1110-2-1421 Groundwater Hydrology. A groundwater model is a replica of some real-world groundwater system. A groundwater model can be as simple as a construction of saturated sand packed in a glass container or as complex as a three-dimensional mathematical representation requiring solution of hundreds of thousands of equations by a large computer. This course will present a technical overview of the theory, development, and use of computer models for simulating groundwater flow. A discussion on model calibration, execution, and interpretation of results is also included in this course. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: H126 |
| CEU Course Title: Interaction Between Surface Water and Groundwater |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This course provides
provide an overview of the distribution and movement of water between the surface
and the subsurface for engineers, hydrologists and geologists who are responsible
for groundwater-related projects. The course materials are based entirely on
Chapter 6 of the US Army Corps of Engineers' Engineering Manual EM 1110-2-1421
Groundwater Hydrology. Surface and groundwater systems are
in continuous dynamic interaction. This course will discuss practical analytical methods which quantify
the interaction between surface water and groundwater. Additionally, an overview on computer
modeling of the interaction of groundwater with surface water is presented.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: H129 |
| CEU Course Title: Flood-Runoff Analysis |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 15 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 15 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 15 LU |
| Online Course Price: $349 |
| PDH Course Description: This course describes methods for evaluating flood-runoff characteristics of watersheds based on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Design Manual on Flood-Runoff Analysis. Guidance is provided in selecting and applying such methods. The manual references publications that contain the theoretical basis of the methods and detailed information on their use. The manual is organized into four parts. Part I, Problem Definition and Selection of Methodology, describes the products of flood-runoff analysis and the types of investigation for which these products are required. Aspects of flood hydrology are discussed, including physical processes, data availability, and broad approaches to analysis. Guidance in formulating study procedures is provided, which includes criteria for method selection and recommended content for a hydrologic engineering management plan (HEMP). Part II, Hydrologic Analysis, provides information on techniques for simulating various components of the hydrologic cycle, including rainfall, snow, infiltration (loss), surface and subsurface runoff, and flow in channels and reservoirs. Multisubbasin modeling and design storm definition are discussed. Part III, Methods for Flood-Runoff Analysis, addresses the application of simplified techniques, frequency analysis of streamflow data, precipitation-runoff simulation of storm events, and period-of-record precipitation-runoff simulation. Data requirements and calibration/ verification of simulation models are considered. Part IV, Engineering Applications, deals with several issues associated with the application of methods from Part III. The processing of data can be time-consuming and costly; techniques for efficient data handling are addressed. The lack of historical streamflow data is the source of much difficulty and uncertainty in flood-runoff analysis. Aspects of dealing with "ungauged" basins are discussed. Issues associated with the development of frequency-based estimates are covered, including the concept of calibration to "known" frequency information. Various aspects of modeling land use change, as well as the effects of reservoir and other projects, are discussed. Finally, three examples illustrate some of the principles presented in this manual. Appendices A and B provide references, a generic HEMP, and a set of example applications. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: H130 |
| CEU Course Title: Hydrologic Frequency Analysis |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: This course provides guidance in applying statistical principles to the analysis of hydrologic data based on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Design Manual on Hydrologic Frequency Analysis. The manual illustrates, by example, many of the statistical techniques appropriate for hydrologic problems. The basic theory is usually not provided, but references are provided for those who wish to research the techniques in more detail. Frequency estimates of hydrologic, climatic and economic data are required for the planning, design and evaluation of water management plans. These plans may consist of combinations of structural measures such as reservoirs, levees, channels, pumping plants, hydroelectric power plants, etc., and nonstructural measures such as flood proofing, zoning, insurance programs, water use priorities, etc. The data to be analyzed could be streamflows, precipitation amounts, sediment loads, river stages, lake stages, storm surge levels, flood damage, water demands, etc. The probability estimates from these data are used in evaluating the economic, social and environmental effects of the proposed management action. The objective of frequency analysis in a hydrologic context is to infer the probability that various size events will be exceeded or not exceeded from a given sample of recorded events. Two basic problems exist for most hydrologic applications. First the sample is usually small, by statistical standards, resulting in uncertainty as to the true probability. And secondly, a single theoretical frequency distribution does not always fit a particular data-type equally well in all applications. This manual provides guidance in fitting frequency distributions and construction of confidence limits. Techniques are presented which can possibly reduce the errors caused by small sample sizes. Also, some types of data are noted which usually do not fit any theoretical distributions. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: H132 |
| CEU Course Title: Hydraulic Design of Small Boat Harbors |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: Small boat harbors are essential to the operation of water transportation for people, materials, and the fishing industry. Detailed studies are conducted before harbors are built. These studies are essential for the proper construction, safety and minimal environmental impacts.
This 6 hour course will provide the guidance for planning, layout, and design of small boat harbors. It will provide useful information to determine the best location and size of small boat harbors. This course is to read by anyone with an interest in ocean, coastal, environmental, civil and transportation engineering or anyone wanting to know more information regarding the hydraulic design of small boat harbors. These course materials are based solely on the report “Hydraulic Design of Small Boat Harbors” as found on the website of the Army Corps of Engineering. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: H133 |
| CEU Course Title: Hydraulic Design of Spillways |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: Spillways are used to convey water from a reservoir. They are often used to provide flood-control as with other flood systems or as the only flood-control facility. Spillways are classified into four separate categories, each of which is designed for a certain site condition, function and discharge.
This 5 hour course will examine the use of spillways under several different circumstances. Several different engineering properties will be discussed. Equations will be presented that are used to design the size and type of spillways. Equations in the text will cover flow capacity, hydraulic jumps and more. This course should be read by anyone with an interest in spillways, dam design, structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, hydraulics, hydrology, power generation, hydrogeology or anyone wanting to know more information regarding spillways. After reading this course the student will know basic information regarding Hydraulic design of spillways. The course materials are based solely on the engineer manual “Hydraulic Design of Spillways” as found on the website of the Army Corps of engineers. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: H134 |
| CEU Course Title: Tidal Hydraulics |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 7 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 7 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.7 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 7 LU |
| Online Course Price: $169 |
| PDH Course Description: Estuaries can be defined as an area of interaction between salt and freshwater. They can be classified by topography and salinity structure. The topographic classifications are coastal plain estuaries, fjords, and bar-built estuaries. The major salinity classifications are highly stratified, partially mixed, and well-mixed.
This 7 hour course will examine the design guidance for the development of estuaries to improve navigation and flood control projects. Several different design factors will be discussed such as, water quality, navigational safety, and flooding. This course should be studied by anyone with an interest in hydraulics, hydrology, environmental engineering, water resources, oceanography or anyone wanting to learn more information regarding estuaries and tidal hydraulics. After reading this course the student will have the fundamental knowledge of estuarine engineering and problem solving techniques, including environmental considerations. The course materials are based solely on the engineer manual “Tidal Hydraulics” as found on the website of the Army Corps of engineers. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: H135 |
| CEU Course Title: Introduction to Highway Hydraulics |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: The utilization of hydraulics is essential to design safe, efficient and economical highways. Highway hydraulic structures convey water from the highway right-of-way. Drainage appurtenances that are placed along the highway include culverts, inlets, catch basins, closed conduit systems, ditches and gutters.
This course will cover the hydraulic and hydrologic design techniques for small watersheds that are routinely encountered in highway drainage. Subjects such as rainfall intensity, overland flow, open-channel flow, and culvert hydraulics will be covered. Other subjects will be introduced such as, energy dissipation, construction and erosion control. This course is based on the document “Introduction to Highway Hydraulics,” published on the website of the Federal Highway Administration. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: H136 |
| CEU Course Title: Hydraulic Design of Highway Culverts |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 11 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 11 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 11 LU |
| Online Course Price: $269 |
| PDH Course Description: Culverts are used to convey water across a roadway. Culverts can be made from a variety of materials and also come in a variety of shapes. The shape and type of culvert will depend on several factors including roadway life, flow rates, soil conditions, water elevations and depth of placement among others.
This course will cover the hydraulics of highway culverts as well as commonly used shapes, inlet and outlet conditions, and other special considerations. This course is based on the document “Hydraulic Design of Highway Culverts,” published on the website of the Federal Highway Administration. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: H137 |
| CEU Course Title: A Primer on Inland Wetlands Creation and Restoration for Design Professionals |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course is a supplement to A WETLAND PRIMER FOR DESIGN PROFESSIONALS and ADVANCED WETLANDS PRIMER: FIELD EVALUATION & PERMITTING by the same author. Although a basic understanding of wetlands—crucial for architects, engineers, land surveyors, contractors and landscape architects—is presented in those two courses, design professionals are often expected to understand the fundamentals of wetland creation and restoration.
Today numerous projects are coupled with wetland creation or restoration permitting conditions . Fulfilling these conditions is no easy task, given that a project must meet certain criteria for success—for instance, a 75% success rate for plantings after two or three growing seasons. Further, the disquieting fact is that more than 50% of created or restored wetlands nationwide fail within a few years. New wetlands may be subject to massive plant die-off, invasions by unintended or non-native plants and insects, or are planted with incorrect species (usually as the result of poor monitoring during initial construction). Other factors can impact them as well. Upon completing A PRIMER ON INLAND WETLANDS CREATION AND RESTORATION FOR DESIGN PROFESSIONALS, you will understand the basic parameters required for all successful inland wetland creation. You will also be introduced to a sample report of a proposed restoration project, and learn how to approach a problem site. Finally, you will have been exposed to the obvious pitfalls and the critical tools necessary to design a successful wetland. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: H138 |
| CEU Course Title: Open Channel Hydraulics I – Uniform Flow |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Open channel flow occurs whenever the flowing liquid has a free surface at atmospheric pressure. For example, this may be in a natural river channel, in a manmade concrete channel for transporting wastewater, or in a closed conduit, such as a storm sewer, which is flowing partially full. The driving force for open channel flow must be gravity, since the flow, which is open to the atmosphere, cannot be pressurized. In contrast, the primary driving force for flow in pressurized, closed conduit flow is usually pressure. There may be a gravity component in pressurized, closed conduit flow as well, but, in fact, the flow is often against gravity, as when the fluid is being pumped upward. In this introductory course several aspects of open channel flow will be presented, discussed and illustrated with examples. The major topics included in this introductory course are: i) classifications of open channel flow and ii) uniform flow in open channels.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: H139 |
| CEU Course Title: Open Channel Hydraulics II – Critical & Non-uniform Flow |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Open channel flow occurs whenever the flowing liquid has a free surface at atmospheric pressure. For example, this may be in a natural river channel, in a manmade concrete channel for transporting wastewater, or in a closed conduit, such as a storm sewer, which is flowing partially full. The driving force for open channel flow must be gravity, since the flow, which is open to the atmosphere, cannot be pressurized. In contrast, the primary driving force for flow in pressurized, closed conduit flow is usually pressure. In this course, the parameter called specific energy will be used to introduce the concepts of critical, subcritical, and supercritical flow. Various calculations related to critical, subcritical and supercritical flow conditions will be presented. The hydraulic jump as an example of rapidly varied non-uniform flow will be discussed. The thirteen possible types of gradually varied non-uniform flow surface profiles will be presented and discussed. Also, the procedure and equations for step-wise calculation of gradually varied non-uniform surface profiles will be presented and illustrated with examples.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: H140 |
| CEU Course Title: Open Channel Hydraulics III – Sharp-crested Weirs |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: A weir, widely used for measurement of open channel flow rate, consists of an obstruction in the path of flow. Water rises above the obstruction to flow over it, and the height of water above the obstruction can be correlated with the flow rate. The top of the weir, over which the liquid flows, is called the crest of the weir. Two commonly used types of weir are the sharp-crested weir and broad-crested weir. The sharp-crested weir will be covered in this course. The emphasis will be on calculations used for the various types of sharp-crested weirs, but there will also be information on guidelines for installation and use of sharp-crested weirs.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: H141 |
| CEU Course Title: Hydraulic Calculations Using Mathcad - Part 1: Simple Pipelines |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: This course illustrates the benefits of using Mathcad to carry out hydraulic calculations
required to determine the pressure in a pipeline of known diameter when the Darcy Weisbach (D-W) friction factor is not known. Mathcad is a software application that is used worldwide for doing engineering calculations. Once the learning curve is mastered it can save valuable time and effort in carrying out a wide variety of engineering calculations while reducing a variety of common errors, thus making it a valuable tool in the engineering profession.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: H142 |
| CEU Course Title: Hydrologic Probability and Statistics |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Interested in knowing what is meant when we hear “100-year flood” or 25-year rainfall”? This course is intended to provide a technical understanding of the data and methodologies used to estimate probabilities and frequencies of extreme hydrologic events. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: H144 |
| CEU Course Title: A Hydrology Primer for Engineers & Hydrologists |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: A Hydrology Primer for Engineers & Hydrologists serves as a refresher for practicing engineers and/or an introduction to hydrology concepts for those working predominately in other engineering concentrations.
Concepts discussed in the course include the hydrologic cycle; precipitation; types of natural storage and infiltration; recharge and base flow; surface runoff; peak rates of flow; rainfall characteristics; return periods; I-D-F curves; hyetographs and hydrographs; watersheds; runoff volume; soils and NRCS hydrologic soil groups; coefficients; curve numbers; cover types; times of travel and concentration; and a lengthy discussion of the differences between the Rational Method and the federal peak flow methods (using TR-20 and 55). Required data, assumptions and limitations for each method are listed. A references section is included. The major sections of the course are: (1) The Hydrologic Cycle: (2) Hydrology Specifics: (3) The Rational Method: (4) NCRS (SCS) Peak Flow Methods: (5) Review of Assumptions and Limitations: and (6) References. Heavily illustrated, the course lists and discusses all data commonly required to model runoff. A Hydrology Primer for Engineers & Hydrologists is an essential guide for both new and experienced professionals. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: H145 |
| CEU Course Title: Stable Channel Analysis and Design |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: One of the more significant issues affecting the quality and integrity of stream systems are instability and sediment loading. While much of the suspended sediment load are small particles (clay and silt) from watershed yield, larger bed-material particles are being eroded, transported, and deposited within stream channels. This course is intended to provide techniques to evaluate erosion potential and design measures to stabilize streams and channels.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end of each of the five lectures, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course material. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: H146 |
| CEU Course Title: Hydraulic Engineering |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This course is a practical Hydraulic Engineering course that contains step-by-step procedures and instructions that help understand and solve Hydraulic problems. Dimensional analysis and hydraulic models, demonstrate a proficiency in the application of continuity and momentum principles to pipe flow. Steady, closed conduit flow in single pipes (Parallel and series connections) and pipe networks. Steady, open-channel flow under uniform and gradually varied conditions, control sections, hydraulic jumps, and energy dissipaters. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: H147 |
| CEU Course Title: Use of RATIONAL FORMULA for HYDRAULIC ANALYSIS & DESIGN |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course provides the basic information needed to understand and use the Rational Formula in hydraulic analysis to calculate peak discharges of storm water and to use the results in the evaluation of alternatives and design of Storm Water Management Facilities. Chapter One provides an informative overview on the reasons such an analysis is needed and leads the reader through the history of the formula into the derivation of calculation parameters and calculation of peak storm water discharges. Chapter Two discusses the formula’s use in defining and designing various typical features of a storm water management system. It also includes discussions of several management system alternatives such as “Rainwater Harvesting”, “Rain Gardens”, “Bio-swales” and Porous Pavements”. The information is presented in an easy to read format while giving a comprehensive snapshot of one of the most basic building blocks in modern hydraulic analysis and design of Storm Water Management Facilities. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: H148 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Hydraulic Design of Culverts |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course will introduce you to a nomographic approach to hydraulic design of culverts. Culverts are hydraulic structures intended to convey, generally, stormwater and other unanticipated flows in and around earth and other structures such as highways, bridges and buildings. A nomographic approach is one which graphically relates relevant factors in a way that facilitates solution of complex mathematical equations. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: K101 |
| CEU Course Title: Heating and Cooling of Agitated Liquid Batches: Isothermal Medium |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This course provides the student with application equations that allow for calculating the transient time required for heating and cooling of liquid batches from an initial temperature to a final temperature. The course will derive the application equations from a differential heat balance. Several simplifying assumptions are utilized which result in an exact solution of the integrated form of the differential heat balance equation. Following the derivation of the application equations, two industrial examples will be given. The first is a steam supplied jacketed vessel used to heat an agitated batch of cold water, and, the second, a refrigerant submerged coil in a tank used to cool an agitated batch of hot water. This course includes a True-False quiz at the end. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: K102 |
| CEU Course Title: Over-all Heat Transfer Coefficients in Agitated Vessels |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This four hour course will focus on deriving the general Application Equation used for calculating the over-all heat transfer coefficient in agitated vessels. Several assumptions allow for development of a shortened simplified Application Equation. The over-all coefficient is based on a relationship of the individual heat transfer coefficients within the system. Following the Application Equation derivations, correlations are presented from the open literature which define the methodology for calculating the individual heat transfer coefficients. Jacket side heat transfer coefficient correlations for condensing vapors and for flowing liquids are included. A correlation for the agitated liquid is presented along with a table of typical fouling factors for selected fluids. Two industrial examples are given in order to demonstrate the calculation techniques for the individual heat transfer coefficients, along with the over-all coefficient determination. The first example cools an agitated batch of hot water by utilizing chilled water in the vessel jacket. The second example heats an agitated batch of cold water by using condensing steam in the vessel jacket. This course includes a True-False quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: K103 |
| CEU Course Title: Mechanical Agitator Power Requirements for Liquid Batches |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This two hour course will focus on deriving the general Application Equation used for calculating the mechanical agitator power requirements for liquid batches. The power requirement is based on a relationship of the agitator type, agitator speed, and liquid physical properties. Following the Application Equation derivation, correlations are presented from the open literature which define the methodology for calculating the power requirements for various agitator types. An industrial example is given in order to demonstrate the calculation techniques for determining specific power requirements. The example calculates the power required to mix water in a vessel with a flat blade turbine at an agitator speed of 60 rpm. This course includes a True-False quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: K104 |
| CEU Course Title: Chemical Accident Prevention |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This course provides the user with an overview of EPA's chemical accident prevention provisions, 40 CFR part 68, which governs the management of processes involving highly hazardous chemicals in regards to preventing chemical accidents that may cause harm to the public or the environment. The course will show the conditions that will trigger compliance to the CAP provisions and give a brief description of the specific provisions. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: K105 |
| CEU Course Title: Worst Case Scenario Calculation |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This two-hour course explains a method for calculating Worst Case Scenarios (WCS) in order to comply with EPA's Chemical Accident Prevention Provisions, 40 CFR Part 68 or the general duty clause of the Clean Air Act 112(r)(1). The method comes from an EPA document entitled "Risk Management Program Guidance for Offsite Consequence Analysis" which is available for free from the EPA. Many facilities are required to calculate worst case scenarios for their facilities to comply with 40 CFR part 68. Other facilities may want to calculate worst case scenarios as part of a hazard assessment and reduction program. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: K106 |
| CEU Course Title: Vulnerability of U.S. Chemical Facilities to Terrorist Attack |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This two-hour course provides a basic understanding of the DOJ's prototype methodology "Method to Assess the Vulnerability of U.S. Chemical Facilities". This course will explain the DOJ prototype methodology for assessing the risk to chemical facilities to terrorist or criminal attack. Facilities that must comply with EPA's chemical accident prevention provisions (40 CFR Part 68), OSHA's process safety management standard, or have chemicals onsite, that if released could cause harm to the public or environment, should consider doing a vulnerability assessment. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: K107 |
| CEU Course Title: Combustion of Number 2 Fuel Oil & Pressure Atomizing Burners |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This 4-hour course discusses combustion and properties of liquid petroleum distillate heating fuels, and the basics of fuel oil burners, ignition, pumps, and nozzles. It also discusses the requirements for the proper Combustion of Number 2 Fuel Oil by using Combustion Flue Gas Test Equipment. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: K110 |
| CEU Course Title: Bioinformatics |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: “The future of the biomedical sciences will be driven by advances in bioinformatics and computational biology.”
by Dr. Marvin Cassman, National Institutes of Health The new field of bioinformatics presents problem-solving opportunities for engineers who may be interested in moving to the domain of biology. It is possible to make significant contributions with initial limited biological knowledge, given a good match of engineering methodological expertise with specific biological problems. Bioinformatics is the application of computational techniques to the understanding and organization of information associated with the very large and increasing number of databases of DNA and protein data. The long term goal is the development of computer models that complement the traditional biological wet-lab laboratory experiments. The current aims of bioinformatics are (1) to provide web accessible databases for data that can be shared with a global community, (2) to develop tools and resources that support the analysis of these data and (3) the use of these tools to analyze and interpret the results produced by these tools. This course provides an introduction to some of the important topics in the field along with information on university education and training opportunities as well as the expected major reshaping of several sectors of the economy in the near future. Pointers to additional resources for further study are also provided. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: K112 |
| CEU Course Title: Fundamentals of Aseptic Pharmaceutical Engineering |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This course offers the student a fundamental understanding of Aseptic biopharmaceuticals that can be applied to practical engineering and architectural design. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: K113 |
| CEU Course Title: Cooling Towers: Design and Operation Considerations |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Cooling Towers: Design and Operation Considerations is designed to introduce the basics of cooling tower theory, show how cooling towers fit into the overall function of an industrial facility, and show the engineering principles employed by commonly used cooling towers. This course also introduces the methods used to design cooling towers and a discussion on common operation consideration such as estimating make up water flow is included.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: K114 |
| CEU Course Title: Basics of Industrial Heat Transfer |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Basics of Industrial Heat Transfer is designed to introduce the basics of heat transfer as the subject relates to industrial equipment commonly used in the chemical processing industry. Students will learn how to properly define a given heat transfer problem, specify a new heat exchanger, and discover how the available technologies differ from one another (shell and tube versus other types of exchangers). Students will also be able to download an MS Excel file containing a specification sheet for use in specifying an industrial heat exchanger.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: K115 |
| CEU Course Title: Making Decisions with Insulation |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: Making Decisions with Insulation is designed to take the student through all aspects of insulation selection and design. Beginning with some of the theory involved with insulation on a pipe, the student will also learn how to analyze a given installation and select an insulation type and thickness that is both economical and safe for plant personnel. The student will also learn the importance of the local dew point temperature and how this may impact the choices they make. Also included in this course is an example problem to illustrate the calculation involved in estimating the energy savings from a well designed insulation system. A MS Excel spreadsheet is also included to help predict line temperatures given the appropriate inputs.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: K116 |
| CEU Course Title: Specifying a Liquid-Liquid Heat Exchanger |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: Many engineers throughout the chemical process industry are asked to specify heat exchangers for procurement and installation. While the task may seem relatively simple, there are many factors to be considered and a preliminary investigation of the plant’s heat transfer needs is essential to a successful installation.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: K117 |
| CEU Course Title: Petroleum Engineering & Petroleum Downstream Marketing |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: The author has attempted to explain the relationship between upstream petroleum production-refining and downstream petroleum marketing.
With the recent media focuses on production and supply scenarios and political turmoil in many oil producing nations, the engineer engaged in consultation to the petroleum industry should have a basic background on the petroleum exploration, production, supply/demand and logistics. The simplest version of finding crude oil (exploration) transferring crude oil to refineries (production & refining) and finally ending up in our autos (downstream marketing) will be the focused of this course. Petroleum products help the United States achieve one the highest standards of living in the world. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: K119 |
| CEU Course Title: Packaging Line Engineering and Operations for the Pharmaceutical and Similar Industries |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: This course will address the fundamentals (but comprehensively) of packaging line engineering and operations, focusing on the Pharma but relevant to similar industries. Although not intended to be a highly technical course on machine design or sophisticated controls, we will explore the essential elements of understanding integrated packaging engineering and operations necessary for the engineer involved in the industry. The perspective of the course is from the specifier’s point of view primarily, and less the machine designer.
This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: K123 |
| CEU Course Title: Use of Bio Diesel and Ethanol (Biofuels) as an Alternative Motor Fuel |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: The author has attempted to explain and suggest engineering recommendations for the regulated use of Biofuels as they pertain to the use for alternative motor fuels. Biofuels usage is on the upswing because of Federal and State tax incentives and with higher prices of conventional petroleum motor fuels.
Fire Codes (NFPA or IFC) should also be included for the proper installation of Biofuel bulk storage systems and US EPA regulations concerning environmental compliance of Biofuels. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: K126 |
| CEU Course Title: Use of Compressed Natural Gas and Liquefied Petroleum Gas as an Alternative Motor Fuel |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: The author has attempted to explain and suggest engineering recommendations for the regulated use of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) as they pertain to the use for alternative motor fuels. CNG and LPG usage is on the upswing because of Federal and State tax incentives and with higher prices of conventional petroleum motor fuels.
Fire Codes (NFPA or IFC) should also be included for the proper installation of bulk storage systems and federal regulations concerning environmental compliance of CNG & LPG. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: K130 |
| CEU Course Title: USCG Mobile Marine Transportation Related FRP |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: Under the Clean Water Act, as amended by the Oil Pollution Act (OPA), certain facilities that store and use oil are required to prepare and submit Marine Transportation Related Facility (MTR) Response Plans (FRP) as part of the USCG Oil Pollution Prevention regulation (OPP). The Oil Pollution Prevention regulation, was promulgated on December 11, 1973, under the authority of §311(j) (1) (C) of the Clean Water Act (CWA).
The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (33 U.S.C. 2701-2761 Passed by Congress after the Exxon Valdez spill) amended the Clean Water Act and addressed the wide range of problems associated with preventing, responding to, and paying for oil pollution incidents in navigable waters of the United States. It created a comprehensive prevention, response, liability, and compensation regime to deal with vessel- and facility-caused oil pollution to U.S. navigable waters. OPA greatly increased federal oversight of maritime oil transportation. In addition, the OPA provided new requirements for contingency planning both by government and industry. The National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP) has been expanded in a three-tiered approach: the Federal government is required to direct all public and private response efforts for certain types of spill events; Area Committees -- composed of federal, state, and local government officials -- must develop detailed, location-specific Area Contingency Plans; and owners or operators of vessels and certain facilities that pose a serious threat to the environment must prepare their own Facility Response Plans. Oil Pollution Prevention (OPP) regulation has separate Facility Response Plan (FRP) requirements/regulations that became effective August 30, 1994. The FRP program is designed to ensure that certain facilities have adequate oil spill response capabilities for “worst case discharges” for a certain subset of facilities that store/use oils. The OPP also established procedures, procedures, methods, equipment, and other requirements to prevent the discharge of oil from non-transportation-related onshore and offshore facilities into or upon the navigable waters of the United States or adjoining shorelines, or into or upon the waters of the contiguous zone, or in connection with activities under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act or the Deepwater Port Act of 1974, or that may affect natural resources belonging to, appertaining to, or under the exclusive management authority of the United States This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: K132 |
| CEU Course Title: Basic Well Log Interpretation |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: The course is designed to provide students with the basic skills to interpret well logs. The course will explain the basic layout of the logs themselves, common types of logs, and how to use them. The course discusses both open hole logs, cased hole logs, as well as production logs. While the course does not go into detail on each of the tools, the student should gain enough knowledge of the tools to interpret logs.
After completing the course, the student will be capable of reading basic well logs. They will be able to determine the different types of formations. They will also be comfortable correlating logs as required for perforating or other operations. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: K133 |
| CEU Course Title: Petroleum: The Inside Story |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Once upon a time in America, whale oil provided the fuel to light the darkness in pre-electrified America. With more lamps and fewer whales, a crude oil derivative: Kerosene, provided a plentiful substitute. Now the vast pools of black gold under places like western Pennsylvania, Texas and Oklahoma had a market. Once a waste by-product, the latent explosive power of gasoline would find an unlimited market with the rise of the internal combustion engine in the early 20th Century.
A single barrel of crude oil can make over one-hundred useful products; from lubricating oil to plastics. First discovered in 1859, by the middle of the 20th Century oil was literally greasing the wheels of industrial progress. At one time, the United States was the main source of crude oil in the world, but poor use of the resource in the early days of the “oil rush” led the industry to better extraction techniques and improved refining methods (i.e. cracking furnaces).
Though there are many derivatives of oil, perhaps none has been more important than gasoline. The power derived from a single drop of gasoline, when properly mixed with oxygen and vaporized is extraordinary. Without Hydro Carbons like gasoline, Kerosene etc. in their various atomic configurations, the modern world we live in simply would not be possible.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: K134 |
| CEU Course Title: Separator Design for Liquid Removal from Gas Streams |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This course provides a step-by-step development for the design of two types of liquid-in-gas separation devices: the horizontal and vertical gravity separators. These two types of process vessels are utilized throughout the chemical process industry to remove liquids from vapor streams.
Gases and liquids are intentionally contacted in several process unit operations: absorption, cooling, mixing, and distillation. While separation of the liquid from the gas stream can and will occur naturally, the rate that this takes place is usually uneconomical or unacceptable. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: K135 |
| CEU Course Title: Estimating the Vaporization Time in Batch Reactors |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: Estimating the time needed for a vaporization operation in a batch reactor means dealing with a heat transfer area that decreases with time. Tricky? Not so with the equations presented in this course.
The clear step-by-step approach presented in this course walks the student from basic concepts through the derivations of simple equations that estimate the vaporization times for using steam or a heat transfer fluid (HTF) as the heating utility. Assumptions and limitations are carefully explained for qualifying the calculations. A suggested spreadsheet format presents a stand-alone display of the underlying data and of the calculated results. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: K139 |
| CEU Course Title: Relief Device Basics for the Engineer |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This material provides a basic understanding of the steps required in selecting and sizing relief devices. Information relative to the various codes and types of equipment to be protected is also provided.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: K141 |
| CEU Course Title: Basics of Piping System Thermal Expansion for Process Engineers |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This material provides a basic understanding of thermal expansion in piping systems. Calculations are provided with an explanation of terms used. Causes of pipe expansion are explored providing the engineer with a basic knowledge suitable for ensuring expansion problems do not develop in his designs or facility. A commonly used ASME test for pipe stress is introduced with calculations and techniques to correct expansion caused stresses in piping systems.
References and a discussion of the available forms of coefficients for thermal expansion round out the data. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: K142 |
| CEU Course Title: Welding Basics for the Process Engineer |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Welding is perhaps the most common “joining” process used in the construction of a process facility; it is generally used to construct the structures, connect the pipes and fabricate the equipment for the facility. It thus becomes critical that the Process Engineer (and others) understand the basics of this technique.
This course provides a base upon which a detailed understanding of the welding processes can be built. An understanding of some of the various welding processes is provided along with key points, which need to be specified by the engineer in order to maximize the benefits of welding to his facility. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: K144 |
| CEU Course Title: Creating Process Industry Drawings |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Process drawings are the staring point for all other drawings required to build a process industry facility. This course material covers the basic drawings and how these drawings are used by other engineers on the project team. Accurate cost estimates for a new facility are critical to the economic health of a company and can only be created from accurate and complete design drawings. Functional facilities are created when all engineering efforts are based on a complete and accurate basis.
This course offers the engineer the necessary understanding of the function of the various process drawings as well as an understanding of the critical nature of his design drawings. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: K145 |
| CEU Course Title: Metal Forming Operations for the Process Engineer |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Metal forming operations are the basic processes used in the construction of process equipment; these processes are generally used to construct the vessels, heat exchangers, pipes and all other equipment for the facility. It thus becomes critical that the Process Engineer (and others) understand the basics of this technique.
This course provides a base upon which a detailed understanding of the metal forming processes can be built. An understanding of some of the various metal forming operations is provided, which need to be understood by the engineer in order to build and maintain his / her facility. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L101 |
| CEU Course Title: Land Surveying Safety Guide |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This two-hour course discusses the safety responsibilities of the employees, the party chiefs and the field and office supervisors. This course provides safe operating procedures for surveying near traffic, water and railroad. It also discusses about the environmental hazards related to snake bites, insect stings and poison plants. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L101D |
| CEU Course Title: Land Surveying Safety GuideMO PLS Board Approved Course |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This two-hour course discusses the safety responsibilities of the employees, the party chiefs and the field and office supervisors. This course provides safe operating procedures for surveying near traffic, water and railroad. It also discusses about the environmental hazards related to snake bites, insect stings and poison plants. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.
This PDH online course is approved by Missouri PELS Board. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L101F |
| CEU Course Title: Land Surveying Safety GuideFL PLS Board Approved Course 6644 (General) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This two-hour course discusses the safety responsibilities of the employees, the party chiefs and the field and office supervisors. This course provides safe operating procedures for surveying near traffic, water and railroad. It also discusses about the environmental hazards related to snake bites, insect stings and poison plants. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L101G |
| CEU Course Title: Land Surveying Safety GuideNY PLS |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This two-hour course discusses the safety responsibilities of the employees, the party chiefs and the field and office supervisors. This course provides safe operating procedures for surveying near traffic, water and railroad. It also discusses about the environmental hazards related to snake bites, insect stings and poison plants. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.
This PDH online course is approved by New York LS Board. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L101J |
| CEU Course Title: Land Surveying Safety GuideNJ PLS Board Approved Course |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29.5 |
| PDH Course Description: This two-hour course discusses the safety responsibilities of the employees, the party chiefs and the field and office supervisors. This course provides safe operating procedures for surveying near traffic, water and railroad. It also discusses about the environmental hazards related to snake bites, insect stings and poison plants. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.
This PDH online course is approved by NJ LS Board. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L101M |
| CEU Course Title: Land Surveying Safety GuideVT LS Board Approved Course |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This two-hour course discusses the safety responsibilities of the employees, the party chiefs and the field and office supervisors. This course provides safe operating procedures for surveying near traffic, water and railroad. It also discusses about the environmental hazards related to snake bites, insect stings and poison plants. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L101T |
| CEU Course Title: Land Surveying Safety Guide (Timed & Monitored) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This two-hour course discusses the safety responsibilities of the employees, the party chiefs and the field and office supervisors. This course provides safe operating procedures for surveying near traffic, water and railroad. It also discusses about the environmental hazards related to snake bites, insect stings and poison plants. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L102 |
| CEU Course Title: Photogrammetric Mapping |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 15 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 15 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 15 LU |
| Online Course Price: $349 |
| PDH Course Description: This online course provides procedural guidance, technical specifications, and quality control (QC) criteria for performing aerial photogrammetric mapping activities. The course materials are based on the engineering manual EM 1110-1-1000: Photogrammetric Mapping developed by the US Army Topographic Engineering Center (USATEC), US Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station. This engineering manual is an excellent source of technical information regarding photogrammetric mapping. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.
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| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L105 |
| CEU Course Title: GPS Surveying |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 12 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 12 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 12 LU |
| Online Course Price: $299 |
| PDH Course Description: This course is intended to be useful to surveyors who venture into GPS surveying. I hope it is also helpful to engineers and others for whom GPS may not be a primary tool, but find themselves in need of some additional understanding of the technology.
The breadth of knowledge required for modern surveying is increasing all the time and today it almost certainly includes GPS. Surveyors have been there from the very beginning of the Global Positioning System, and that is getting to be more than twenty years ago. Today, the system developed by the Department of Defense with military applications in mind is attracting users from every imaginable discipline, but it is still surveyors out there pushing its limits. Like most computerized equipment, the prices of GPS receivers are going down, just as their capabilities improve. With the full constellation of satellites in place, the convenience of using GPS has never been better. It has truly become a 24-hour worldwide system. And it can be applied to a wide range of real life every-day field work with good results. The potential of GPS has always been great, but potential is now reality. Still, getting full advantage from GPS takes some doing. For example, it isn't hard to operate a GPS receiver, matter of fact most of them are so user friendly you don't need to know the first thing about GPS to make them work, that is, until they don't. Getting coordinates from a GPS receiver is usually a matter of pushing a few buttons, but knowing what those coordinates are, and more importantly, what they aren't, is more difficult. Technology is changing so fast, sometimes it's hard to even know what questions to ask and, GPS can seem particularly complex. Books and seminars on the subject can be either too complicated or over-simplified. So this course has been written to find a middle ground. It is an introduction to the concepts needed to understand and use GPS, not a presentation of the latest research in the area. Some of the aspects of GPS surveying will be familiar, some won't. An effort has been made to explain the progression of the ideas at the foundation of GPS and get into some of the particulars too. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L105D |
| CEU Course Title: GPS SurveyingMO PLS Board Approved Course |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 12 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 12 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 12 LU |
| Online Course Price: $299 |
| PDH Course Description: This course is intended to be useful to surveyors who venture into GPS surveying. I hope it is also helpful to engineers and others for whom GPS may not be a primary tool, but find themselves in need of some additional understanding of the technology.
The breadth of knowledge required for modern surveying is increasing all the time and today it almost certainly includes GPS. Surveyors have been there from the very beginning of the Global Positioning System, and that is getting to be more than twenty years ago. Today, the system developed by the Department of Defense with military applications in mind is attracting users from every imaginable discipline, but it is still surveyors out there pushing its limits. Like most computerized equipment, the prices of GPS receivers are going down, just as their capabilities improve. With the full constellation of satellites in place, the convenience of using GPS has never been better. It has truly become a 24-hour worldwide system. And it can be applied to a wide range of real life every-day field work with good results. The potential of GPS has always been great, but potential is now reality. Still, getting full advantage from GPS takes some doing. For example, it isn't hard to operate a GPS receiver, matter of fact most of them are so user friendly you don't need to know the first thing about GPS to make them work, that is, until they don't. Getting coordinates from a GPS receiver is usually a matter of pushing a few buttons, but knowing what those coordinates are, and more importantly, what they aren't, is more difficult. Technology is changing so fast, sometimes it's hard to even know what questions to ask and, GPS can seem particularly complex. Books and seminars on the subject can be either too complicated or over-simplified. So this course has been written to find a middle ground. It is an introduction to the concepts needed to understand and use GPS, not a presentation of the latest research in the area. Some of the aspects of GPS surveying will be familiar, some won't. An effort has been made to explain the progression of the ideas at the foundation of GPS and get into some of the particulars too. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end. This PDH online course is approved by Missouri PELS Board. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L105F |
| CEU Course Title: GPS SurveyingFL PLS Board Approved Course 6358 (General) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 12 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 12 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 12 LU |
| Online Course Price: $299 |
| PDH Course Description: This course is intended to be useful to surveyors who venture into GPS surveying. I hope it is also helpful to engineers and others for whom GPS may not be a primary tool, but find themselves in need of some additional understanding of the technology.
The breadth of knowledge required for modern surveying is increasing all the time and today it almost certainly includes GPS. Surveyors have been there from the very beginning of the Global Positioning System, and that is getting to be more than twenty years ago. Today, the system developed by the Department of Defense with military applications in mind is attracting users from every imaginable discipline, but it is still surveyors out there pushing its limits. Like most computerized equipment, the prices of GPS receivers are going down, just as their capabilities improve. With the full constellation of satellites in place, the convenience of using GPS has never been better. It has truly become a 24-hour worldwide system. And it can be applied to a wide range of real life every-day field work with good results. The potential of GPS has always been great, but potential is now reality. Still, getting full advantage from GPS takes some doing. For example, it isn't hard to operate a GPS receiver, matter of fact most of them are so user friendly you don't need to know the first thing about GPS to make them work, that is, until they don't. Getting coordinates from a GPS receiver is usually a matter of pushing a few buttons, but knowing what those coordinates are, and more importantly, what they aren't, is more difficult. Technology is changing so fast, sometimes it's hard to even know what questions to ask and, GPS can seem particularly complex. Books and seminars on the subject can be either too complicated or over-simplified. So this course has been written to find a middle ground. It is an introduction to the concepts needed to understand and use GPS, not a presentation of the latest research in the area. Some of the aspects of GPS surveying will be familiar, some won't. An effort has been made to explain the progression of the ideas at the foundation of GPS and get into some of the particulars too. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L105G |
| CEU Course Title: GPS SurveyingNY PLS |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 12 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 12 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 12 LU |
| Online Course Price: $299 |
| PDH Course Description: This course is intended to be useful to surveyors who venture into GPS surveying. I hope it is also helpful to engineers and others for whom GPS may not be a primary tool, but find themselves in need of some additional understanding of the technology.
The breadth of knowledge required for modern surveying is increasing all the time and today it almost certainly includes GPS. Surveyors have been there from the very beginning of the Global Positioning System, and that is getting to be more than twenty years ago. Today, the system developed by the Department of Defense with military applications in mind is attracting users from every imaginable discipline, but it is still surveyors out there pushing its limits. Like most computerized equipment, the prices of GPS receivers are going down, just as their capabilities improve. With the full constellation of satellites in place, the convenience of using GPS has never been better. It has truly become a 24-hour worldwide system. And it can be applied to a wide range of real life every-day field work with good results. The potential of GPS has always been great, but potential is now reality. Still, getting full advantage from GPS takes some doing. For example, it isn't hard to operate a GPS receiver, matter of fact most of them are so user friendly you don't need to know the first thing about GPS to make them work, that is, until they don't. Getting coordinates from a GPS receiver is usually a matter of pushing a few buttons, but knowing what those coordinates are, and more importantly, what they aren't, is more difficult. Technology is changing so fast, sometimes it's hard to even know what questions to ask and, GPS can seem particularly complex. Books and seminars on the subject can be either too complicated or over-simplified. So this course has been written to find a middle ground. It is an introduction to the concepts needed to understand and use GPS, not a presentation of the latest research in the area. Some of the aspects of GPS surveying will be familiar, some won't. An effort has been made to explain the progression of the ideas at the foundation of GPS and get into some of the particulars too. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end. This PDH online course is approved by New York LS Board. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L105H |
| CEU Course Title: GPS SurveyingTX PLS Board Approved Course 752 / 112 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: This course is intended to be useful to surveyors who venture into GPS surveying. I hope it is also helpful to engineers and others for whom GPS may not be a primary tool, but find themselves in need of some additional understanding of the technology.
The breadth of knowledge required for modern surveying is increasing all the time and today it almost certainly includes GPS. Surveyors have been there from the very beginning of the Global Positioning System, and that is getting to be more than twenty years ago. Today, the system developed by the Department of Defense with military applications in mind is attracting users from every imaginable discipline, but it is still surveyors out there pushing its limits. Like most computerized equipment, the prices of GPS receivers are going down, just as their capabilities improve. With the full constellation of satellites in place, the convenience of using GPS has never been better. It has truly become a 24-hour worldwide system. And it can be applied to a wide range of real life every-day field work with good results. The potential of GPS has always been great, but potential is now reality. Still, getting full advantage from GPS takes some doing. For example, it isn't hard to operate a GPS receiver, matter of fact most of them are so user friendly you don't need to know the first thing about GPS to make them work, that is, until they don't. Getting coordinates from a GPS receiver is usually a matter of pushing a few buttons, but knowing what those coordinates are, and more importantly, what they aren't, is more difficult. Technology is changing so fast, sometimes it's hard to even know what questions to ask and, GPS can seem particularly complex. Books and seminars on the subject can be either too complicated or over-simplified. So this course has been written to find a middle ground. It is an introduction to the concepts needed to understand and use GPS, not a presentation of the latest research in the area. Some of the aspects of GPS surveying will be familiar, some won't. An effort has been made to explain the progression of the ideas at the foundation of GPS and get into some of the particulars too. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L105M |
| CEU Course Title: GPS SurveyingVT LS Board Approved Course |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 12 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 12 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 12 LU |
| Online Course Price: $299 |
| PDH Course Description: This course is intended to be useful to surveyors who venture into GPS surveying. I hope it is also helpful to engineers and others for whom GPS may not be a primary tool, but find themselves in need of some additional understanding of the technology.
The breadth of knowledge required for modern surveying is increasing all the time and today it almost certainly includes GPS. Surveyors have been there from the very beginning of the Global Positioning System, and that is getting to be more than twenty years ago. Today, the system developed by the Department of Defense with military applications in mind is attracting users from every imaginable discipline, but it is still surveyors out there pushing its limits. Like most computerized equipment, the prices of GPS receivers are going down, just as their capabilities improve. With the full constellation of satellites in place, the convenience of using GPS has never been better. It has truly become a 24-hour worldwide system. And it can be applied to a wide range of real life every-day field work with good results. The potential of GPS has always been great, but potential is now reality. Still, getting full advantage from GPS takes some doing. For example, it isn't hard to operate a GPS receiver, matter of fact most of them are so user friendly you don't need to know the first thing about GPS to make them work, that is, until they don't. Getting coordinates from a GPS receiver is usually a matter of pushing a few buttons, but knowing what those coordinates are, and more importantly, what they aren't, is more difficult. Technology is changing so fast, sometimes it's hard to even know what questions to ask and, GPS can seem particularly complex. Books and seminars on the subject can be either too complicated or over-simplified. So this course has been written to find a middle ground. It is an introduction to the concepts needed to understand and use GPS, not a presentation of the latest research in the area. Some of the aspects of GPS surveying will be familiar, some won't. An effort has been made to explain the progression of the ideas at the foundation of GPS and get into some of the particulars too. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L108 |
| CEU Course Title: Railroad Surveys, Profiles and Topographic Surveys |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This two-hour course discusses the key elements of railroad surveys, including profiles, cross-sections, and topographic surveys. Railroad surveying terms and practices are very unique compared with surveys for highways and other utilities. When performing survey or design work that impacts or includes railroads, it is important to have an understanding of the basic railroad survey criteria and terms so that ideas and designs can be properly communicated. This course will enable the designer to communicate effectively when submitting surveys or plans for review by a railroad or regulatory agency involved in crossing permits, or new construction. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L108G |
| CEU Course Title: Railroad Surveys, Profiles and Topographic SurveysNY PLS |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This two-hour course discusses the key elements of railroad surveys, including profiles, cross-sections, and topographic surveys. Railroad surveying terms and practices are very unique compared with surveys for highways and other utilities. When performing survey or design work that impacts or includes railroads, it is important to have an understanding of the basic railroad survey criteria and terms so that ideas and designs can be properly communicated. This course will enable the designer to communicate effectively when submitting surveys or plans for review by a railroad or regulatory agency involved in crossing permits, or new construction. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. This PDH online course is approved by New York LS Board. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L109 |
| CEU Course Title: Land Boundary Surveys I |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: The law in most jurisdictions has recognized a qualified surveyor as being entitled to both recognition and responsibility. The surveyor’s client employs him because the surveyor has skills upon which the client is entitled to rely. Probably, the least of these skills is the surveyor’s ability as an expert measurer. Among his skills that are considerably more significant are tracing the footsteps of the original surveyor; his qualifications as an expert witness, his facility at finding the proper location of a boundary, in other words, his knowledge and, most important, his judgment. It is these qualities that are the foundation on which a degree of trust in the surveyor by the public and recognition by courts of law can be built. This course is intended to be useful to surveyors who conduct land boundary surveying. It covers both technical and legal aspects of the land boundary surveys. A multiple-choice quiz is provided at the end of the course, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L109F |
| CEU Course Title: Land Boundary Surveys IFL PLS Board Approved Course 7122 (General) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: The law in most jurisdictions has recognized a qualified surveyor as being entitled to both recognition and responsibility. The surveyor’s client employs him because the surveyor has skills upon which the client is entitled to rely. Probably, the least of these skills is the surveyor’s ability as an expert measurer. Among his skills that are considerably more significant are tracing the footsteps of the original surveyor; his qualifications as an expert witness, his facility at finding the proper location of a boundary, in other words, his knowledge and, most important, his judgment. It is these qualities that are the foundation on which a degree of trust in the surveyor by the public and recognition by courts of law can be built. This course is intended to be useful to surveyors who conduct land boundary surveying. It covers both technical and legal aspects of the land boundary surveys. A multiple-choice quiz is provided at the end of the course, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L109G |
| CEU Course Title: Land Boundary Surveys INY PLS |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: The law in most jurisdictions has recognized a qualified surveyor as being entitled to both recognition and responsibility. The surveyor’s client employs him because the surveyor has skills upon which the client is entitled to rely. Probably, the least of these skills is the surveyor’s ability as an expert measurer. Among his skills that are considerably more significant are tracing the footsteps of the original surveyor; his qualifications as an expert witness, his facility at finding the proper location of a boundary, in other words, his knowledge and, most important, his judgment. It is these qualities that are the foundation on which a degree of trust in the surveyor by the public and recognition by courts of law can be built. This course is intended to be useful to surveyors who conduct land boundary surveying. It covers both technical and legal aspects of the land boundary surveys. A multiple-choice quiz is provided at the end of the course, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. This PDH online course is approved by New York LS Board. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L109M |
| CEU Course Title: Land Boundary Surveys IVT LS Board Approved Course |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: The law in most jurisdictions has recognized a qualified surveyor as being entitled to both recognition and responsibility. The surveyor’s client employs him because the surveyor has skills upon which the client is entitled to rely. Probably, the least of these skills is the surveyor’s ability as an expert measurer. Among his skills that are considerably more significant are tracing the footsteps of the original surveyor; his qualifications as an expert witness, his facility at finding the proper location of a boundary, in other words, his knowledge and, most important, his judgment. It is these qualities that are the foundation on which a degree of trust in the surveyor by the public and recognition by courts of law can be built. This course is intended to be useful to surveyors who conduct land boundary surveying. It covers both technical and legal aspects of the land boundary surveys. A multiple-choice quiz is provided at the end of the course, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L109T |
| CEU Course Title: Land Boundary Surveys I (Timed & Monitored) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: The law in most jurisdictions has recognized a qualified surveyor as being entitled to both recognition and responsibility. The surveyor’s client employs him because the surveyor has skills upon which the client is entitled to rely. Probably, the least of these skills is the surveyor’s ability as an expert measurer. Among his skills that are considerably more significant are tracing the footsteps of the original surveyor; his qualifications as an expert witness, his facility at finding the proper location of a boundary, in other words, his knowledge and, most important, his judgment. It is these qualities that are the foundation on which a degree of trust in the surveyor by the public and recognition by courts of law can be built. This course is intended to be useful to surveyors who conduct land boundary surveying. It covers both technical and legal aspects of the land boundary surveys. A multiple-choice quiz is provided at the end of the course, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L110 |
| CEU Course Title: Land Boundary Surveys II |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: It is fair to say that the body of common law is more comprehensive than statute law, it covers more ground. Therefore it is probable that a practicing surveyor will find more frequent recourse to common law. Unfortunately common law is not as conveniently documented, as is statute law. Luckily it is comprised of the principles established from cases that have been submitted by parties to legal actions so one way to discover their element is to study those cases. It is often through them that principles currently in force have been built. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L110F |
| CEU Course Title: Land Boundary Surveys IIFL PLS Board Approved Course 7123 (General) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: It is fair to say that the body of common law is more comprehensive than statute law, it covers more ground. Therefore it is probable that a practicing surveyor will find more frequent recourse to common law. Unfortunately common law is not as conveniently documented, as is statute law. Luckily it is comprised of the principles established from cases that have been submitted by parties to legal actions so one way to discover their element is to study those cases. It is often through them that principles currently in force have been built. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L110G |
| CEU Course Title: Land Boundary Surveys IINY PLS |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: It is fair to say that the body of common law is more comprehensive than statute law, it covers more ground. Therefore it is probable that a practicing surveyor will find more frequent recourse to common law. Unfortunately common law is not as conveniently documented, as is statute law. Luckily it is comprised of the principles established from cases that have been submitted by parties to legal actions so one way to discover their element is to study those cases. It is often through them that principles currently in force have been built. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. This PDH online course is approved by New York LS Board. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L110M |
| CEU Course Title: Land Boundary Surveys IIVT LS Board Approved Course |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: It is fair to say that the body of common law is more comprehensive than statute law, it covers more ground. Therefore it is probable that a practicing surveyor will find more frequent recourse to common law. Unfortunately common law is not as conveniently documented, as is statute law. Luckily it is comprised of the principles established from cases that have been submitted by parties to legal actions so one way to discover their element is to study those cases. It is often through them that principles currently in force have been built. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L110T |
| CEU Course Title: Land Boundary Surveys II (Timed & Monitored) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: It is fair to say that the body of common law is more comprehensive than statute law, it covers more ground. Therefore it is probable that a practicing surveyor will find more frequent recourse to common law. Unfortunately common law is not as conveniently documented, as is statute law. Luckily it is comprised of the principles established from cases that have been submitted by parties to legal actions so one way to discover their element is to study those cases. It is often through them that principles currently in force have been built. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L116 |
| CEU Course Title: GPS: Theory, Practice and Applications |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $69 |
| PDH Course Description: Course Description The Global Positioning System (GPS) has revolutionized the fields of navigation, mapping and surveying. It is now routinely possible to know your location within about 10 meters (30 feet) anywhere in the world with inexpensive, hand-held commercial GPS receivers. It is also possible to use GPS for surveying at sub-centimeter accuracy, for control and monitoring of construction equipment and agricultural machinery, guidance of autonomous robots, and aircraft, vehicle and marine navigation.This course provides an explanation of how the GPS system works, sources of errors, and methods used for improving the basic accuracy of the system, including Differential GPS. The wide range of GPS applications is reviewed and the main types and features of GPS receivers are discussed. The terminology used in manufacturer’s specification sheets is explained so you can compare various units. Finally, the course summarizes what you, the potential user, need to understand in order to select the appropriate equipment for the intended use. As such, the principles and concepts presented here are equally useful to all types of engineers, constructors, architects, contractors, building inspectors, surveyors, scientists, and the general public. The course outline is presented below:
The course is approximately 40 pages long including one Table and 17 Figures. A glossary of the most commonly used terms and acronyms is provided as a reference document. A multiple choice quiz is available online. Performance Objectives At the end of this course, you should understand the operation of the GPS system at a level sufficient to use GPS receivers for navigation and general positioning applications. You will be familiar with the meanings of the words and acronyms most commonly used in GPS literature, sales brochures, and manufacturer’s specification sheets. You will know what questions to ask potential vendors about their GPS equipment and how to decide what features you may need for your intended uses. You will also be familiar with the sources of error affecting GPS accuracy, how to improve the accuracy to the level you need, and the options available for accessing Differential GPS corrections. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L116A |
| CEU Course Title: GPS: Theory, Practice and ApplicationsAIA HSW |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $69 |
| PDH Course Description: Course Description The Global Positioning System (GPS) has revolutionized the fields of navigation, mapping and surveying. It is now routinely possible to know your location within about 10 meters (30 feet) anywhere in the world with inexpensive, hand-held commercial GPS receivers. It is also possible to use GPS for surveying at sub-centimeter accuracy, for control and monitoring of construction equipment and agricultural machinery, guidance of autonomous robots, and aircraft, vehicle and marine navigation.This course provides an explanation of how the GPS system works, sources of errors, and methods used for improving the basic accuracy of the system, including Differential GPS. The wide range of GPS applications is reviewed and the main types and features of GPS receivers are discussed. The terminology used in manufacturer’s specification sheets is explained so you can compare various units. Finally, the course summarizes what you, the potential user, need to understand in order to select the appropriate equipment for the intended use. As such, the principles and concepts presented here are equally useful to all types of engineers, constructors, architects, contractors, building inspectors, surveyors, scientists, and the general public. The course outline is presented below:
The course is approximately 40 pages long including one Table and 17 Figures. A glossary of the most commonly used terms and acronyms is provided as a reference document. A multiple choice quiz is available online. Performance Objectives At the end of this course, you should understand the operation of the GPS system at a level sufficient to use GPS receivers for navigation and general positioning applications. You will be familiar with the meanings of the words and acronyms most commonly used in GPS literature, sales brochures, and manufacturer’s specification sheets. You will know what questions to ask potential vendors about their GPS equipment and how to decide what features you may need for your intended uses. You will also be familiar with the sources of error affecting GPS accuracy, how to improve the accuracy to the level you need, and the options available for accessing Differential GPS corrections.This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L116F |
| CEU Course Title: GPS: Theory, Practice and ApplicationsFL PLS Board Approved Course 7124 (General) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $69 |
| PDH Course Description: Course Description The Global Positioning System (GPS) has revolutionized the fields of navigation, mapping and surveying. It is now routinely possible to know your location within about 10 meters (30 feet) anywhere in the world with inexpensive, hand-held commercial GPS receivers. It is also possible to use GPS for surveying at sub-centimeter accuracy, for control and monitoring of construction equipment and agricultural machinery, guidance of autonomous robots, and aircraft, vehicle and marine navigation.This course provides an explanation of how the GPS system works, sources of errors, and methods used for improving the basic accuracy of the system, including Differential GPS. The wide range of GPS applications is reviewed and the main types and features of GPS receivers are discussed. The terminology used in manufacturer’s specification sheets is explained so you can compare various units. Finally, the course summarizes what you, the potential user, need to understand in order to select the appropriate equipment for the intended use. As such, the principles and concepts presented here are equally useful to all types of engineers, constructors, architects, contractors, building inspectors, surveyors, scientists, and the general public. The course outline is presented below:
The course is approximately 40 pages long including one Table and 17 Figures. A glossary of the most commonly used terms and acronyms is provided as a reference document. A multiple choice quiz is available online. Performance Objectives At the end of this course, you should understand the operation of the GPS system at a level sufficient to use GPS receivers for navigation and general positioning applications. You will be familiar with the meanings of the words and acronyms most commonly used in GPS literature, sales brochures, and manufacturer’s specification sheets. You will know what questions to ask potential vendors about their GPS equipment and how to decide what features you may need for your intended uses. You will also be familiar with the sources of error affecting GPS accuracy, how to improve the accuracy to the level you need, and the options available for accessing Differential GPS corrections. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L116G |
| CEU Course Title: GPS: Theory, Practice and ApplicationsNY PLS |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $69 |
| PDH Course Description: Course Description The Global Positioning System (GPS) has revolutionized the fields of navigation, mapping and surveying. It is now routinely possible to know your location within about 10 meters (30 feet) anywhere in the world with inexpensive, hand-held commercial GPS receivers. It is also possible to use GPS for surveying at sub-centimeter accuracy, for control and monitoring of construction equipment and agricultural machinery, guidance of autonomous robots, and aircraft, vehicle and marine navigation.This course provides an explanation of how the GPS system works, sources of errors, and methods used for improving the basic accuracy of the system, including Differential GPS. The wide range of GPS applications is reviewed and the main types and features of GPS receivers are discussed. The terminology used in manufacturer’s specification sheets is explained so you can compare various units. Finally, the course summarizes what you, the potential user, need to understand in order to select the appropriate equipment for the intended use. As such, the principles and concepts presented here are equally useful to all types of engineers, constructors, architects, contractors, building inspectors, surveyors, scientists, and the general public. The course outline is presented below:
The course is approximately 40 pages long including one Table and 17 Figures. A glossary of the most commonly used terms and acronyms is provided as a reference document. A multiple choice quiz is available online. Performance Objectives At the end of this course, you should understand the operation of the GPS system at a level sufficient to use GPS receivers for navigation and general positioning applications. You will be familiar with the meanings of the words and acronyms most commonly used in GPS literature, sales brochures, and manufacturer’s specification sheets. You will know what questions to ask potential vendors about their GPS equipment and how to decide what features you may need for your intended uses. You will also be familiar with the sources of error affecting GPS accuracy, how to improve the accuracy to the level you need, and the options available for accessing Differential GPS corrections.This PDH online course is approved by New York LS Board. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L116J |
| CEU Course Title: GPS: Theory, Practice and ApplicationsNJ PLS Board Approved Course |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1.5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1.5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.15 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1.5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $44.5 |
| PDH Course Description: Course Description The Global Positioning System (GPS) has revolutionized the fields of navigation, mapping and surveying. It is now routinely possible to know your location within about 10 meters (30 feet) anywhere in the world with inexpensive, hand-held commercial GPS receivers. It is also possible to use GPS for surveying at sub-centimeter accuracy, for control and monitoring of construction equipment and agricultural machinery, guidance of autonomous robots, and aircraft, vehicle and marine navigation.This course provides an explanation of how the GPS system works, sources of errors, and methods used for improving the basic accuracy of the system, including Differential GPS. The wide range of GPS applications is reviewed and the main types and features of GPS receivers are discussed. The terminology used in manufacturer’s specification sheets is explained so you can compare various units. Finally, the course summarizes what you, the potential user, need to understand in order to select the appropriate equipment for the intended use. As such, the principles and concepts presented here are equally useful to all types of engineers, constructors, architects, contractors, building inspectors, surveyors, scientists, and the general public. The course outline is presented below:
The course is approximately 40 pages long including one Table and 17 Figures. A glossary of the most commonly used terms and acronyms is provided as a reference document. A multiple choice quiz is available online. Performance Objectives At the end of this course, you should understand the operation of the GPS system at a level sufficient to use GPS receivers for navigation and general positioning applications. You will be familiar with the meanings of the words and acronyms most commonly used in GPS literature, sales brochures, and manufacturer’s specification sheets. You will know what questions to ask potential vendors about their GPS equipment and how to decide what features you may need for your intended uses. You will also be familiar with the sources of error affecting GPS accuracy, how to improve the accuracy to the level you need, and the options available for accessing Differential GPS corrections.This PDH online course is approved by NJ LS Board. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L116M |
| CEU Course Title: GPS: Theory, Practice and ApplicationsVT LS Board Approved Course |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $69 |
| PDH Course Description: Course Description The Global Positioning System (GPS) has revolutionized the fields of navigation, mapping and surveying. It is now routinely possible to know your location within about 10 meters (30 feet) anywhere in the world with inexpensive, hand-held commercial GPS receivers. It is also possible to use GPS for surveying at sub-centimeter accuracy, for control and monitoring of construction equipment and agricultural machinery, guidance of autonomous robots, and aircraft, vehicle and marine navigation.This course provides an explanation of how the GPS system works, sources of errors, and methods used for improving the basic accuracy of the system, including Differential GPS. The wide range of GPS applications is reviewed and the main types and features of GPS receivers are discussed. The terminology used in manufacturer’s specification sheets is explained so you can compare various units. Finally, the course summarizes what you, the potential user, need to understand in order to select the appropriate equipment for the intended use. As such, the principles and concepts presented here are equally useful to all types of engineers, constructors, architects, contractors, building inspectors, surveyors, scientists, and the general public. The course outline is presented below:
The course is approximately 40 pages long including one Table and 17 Figures. A glossary of the most commonly used terms and acronyms is provided as a reference document. A multiple choice quiz is available online. Performance Objectives At the end of this course, you should understand the operation of the GPS system at a level sufficient to use GPS receivers for navigation and general positioning applications. You will be familiar with the meanings of the words and acronyms most commonly used in GPS literature, sales brochures, and manufacturer’s specification sheets. You will know what questions to ask potential vendors about their GPS equipment and how to decide what features you may need for your intended uses. You will also be familiar with the sources of error affecting GPS accuracy, how to improve the accuracy to the level you need, and the options available for accessing Differential GPS corrections. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L116T |
| CEU Course Title: GPS: Theory, Practice and Applications (Timed & Monitored) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $69 |
| PDH Course Description: Course Description The Global Positioning System (GPS) has revolutionized the fields of navigation, mapping and surveying. It is now routinely possible to know your location within about 10 meters (30 feet) anywhere in the world with inexpensive, hand-held commercial GPS receivers. It is also possible to use GPS for surveying at sub-centimeter accuracy, for control and monitoring of construction equipment and agricultural machinery, guidance of autonomous robots, and aircraft, vehicle and marine navigation.This course provides an explanation of how the GPS system works, sources of errors, and methods used for improving the basic accuracy of the system, including Differential GPS. The wide range of GPS applications is reviewed and the main types and features of GPS receivers are discussed. The terminology used in manufacturer’s specification sheets is explained so you can compare various units. Finally, the course summarizes what you, the potential user, need to understand in order to select the appropriate equipment for the intended use. As such, the principles and concepts presented here are equally useful to all types of engineers, constructors, architects, contractors, building inspectors, surveyors, scientists, and the general public. The course outline is presented below:
The course is approximately 40 pages long including one Table and 17 Figures. A glossary of the most commonly used terms and acronyms is provided as a reference document. A multiple choice quiz is available online. Performance Objectives At the end of this course, you should understand the operation of the GPS system at a level sufficient to use GPS receivers for navigation and general positioning applications. You will be familiar with the meanings of the words and acronyms most commonly used in GPS literature, sales brochures, and manufacturer’s specification sheets. You will know what questions to ask potential vendors about their GPS equipment and how to decide what features you may need for your intended uses. You will also be familiar with the sources of error affecting GPS accuracy, how to improve the accuracy to the level you need, and the options available for accessing Differential GPS corrections. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L117 |
| CEU Course Title: Coordinates |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: This course discusses the processes and procedures involved in handling coordinates in surveying, mapping and GIS. Since most, if not all, of these processes and procedures are now computerized the need for understanding them is not always immediately apparent. However, without that understanding the user can be led astray, quickly and disastrously by the same computer programs that make coordinate manipulation so automatic. Incorrect coordinates can, at a stroke, dramatically erode confidence in an entire body of work. The development of GPS and the almost universal use of this utility also brings and understanding of coordinates to the fore. When GPS is used as a measurement system it is not possible to avoid geodetic considerations. This course not only provides the foundation of basic geodesy, it also explains how those ideas are pertinent to everyday work. There is no complex mathematics in this course. The relationships that are incorporated for the illustration of the ideas discussed. Those ideas, those concepts, are the heart of the course. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L117F |
| CEU Course Title: CoordinatesFL PLS Board Approved Course 7125 (General) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: This course discusses the processes and procedures involved in handling coordinates in surveying, mapping and GIS. Since most, if not all, of these processes and procedures are now computerized the need for understanding them is not always immediately apparent. However, without that understanding the user can be led astray, quickly and disastrously by the same computer programs that make coordinate manipulation so automatic. Incorrect coordinates can, at a stroke, dramatically erode confidence in an entire body of work. The development of GPS and the almost universal use of this utility also brings and understanding of coordinates to the fore. When GPS is used as a measurement system it is not possible to avoid geodetic considerations. This course not only provides the foundation of basic geodesy, it also explains how those ideas are pertinent to everyday work. There is no complex mathematics in this course. The relationships that are incorporated for the illustration of the ideas discussed. Those ideas, those concepts, are the heart of the course. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L117G |
| CEU Course Title: CoordinatesNY PLS |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: This course discusses the processes and procedures involved in handling coordinates in surveying, mapping and GIS. Since most, if not all, of these processes and procedures are now computerized the need for understanding them is not always immediately apparent. However, without that understanding the user can be led astray, quickly and disastrously by the same computer programs that make coordinate manipulation so automatic. Incorrect coordinates can, at a stroke, dramatically erode confidence in an entire body of work. The development of GPS and the almost universal use of this utility also brings and understanding of coordinates to the fore. When GPS is used as a measurement system it is not possible to avoid geodetic considerations. This course not only provides the foundation of basic geodesy, it also explains how those ideas are pertinent to everyday work. There is no complex mathematics in this course. The relationships that are incorporated for the illustration of the ideas discussed. Those ideas, those concepts, are the heart of the course. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. This PDH online course is approved by New York LS Board. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L117H |
| CEU Course Title: CoordinatesTX PLS Board Approved Course 753 / 112 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: This course discusses the processes and procedures involved in handling coordinates in surveying, mapping and GIS. Since most, if not all, of these processes and procedures are now computerized the need for understanding them is not always immediately apparent. However, without that understanding the user can be led astray, quickly and disastrously by the same computer programs that make coordinate manipulation so automatic. Incorrect coordinates can, at a stroke, dramatically erode confidence in an entire body of work. The development of GPS and the almost universal use of this utility also brings and understanding of coordinates to the fore. When GPS is used as a measurement system it is not possible to avoid geodetic considerations. This course not only provides the foundation of basic geodesy, it also explains how those ideas are pertinent to everyday work. There is no complex mathematics in this course. The relationships that are incorporated for the illustration of the ideas discussed. Those ideas, those concepts, are the heart of the course. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L117M |
| CEU Course Title: CoordinatesVT LS Board Approved Course |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: This course discusses the processes and procedures involved in handling coordinates in surveying, mapping and GIS. Since most, if not all, of these processes and procedures are now computerized the need for understanding them is not always immediately apparent. However, without that understanding the user can be led astray, quickly and disastrously by the same computer programs that make coordinate manipulation so automatic. Incorrect coordinates can, at a stroke, dramatically erode confidence in an entire body of work. The development of GPS and the almost universal use of this utility also brings and understanding of coordinates to the fore. When GPS is used as a measurement system it is not possible to avoid geodetic considerations. This course not only provides the foundation of basic geodesy, it also explains how those ideas are pertinent to everyday work. There is no complex mathematics in this course. The relationships that are incorporated for the illustration of the ideas discussed. Those ideas, those concepts, are the heart of the course. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L117T |
| CEU Course Title: Coordinates (Timed & Monitored) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: This course discusses the processes and procedures involved in handling coordinates in surveying, mapping and GIS. Since most, if not all, of these processes and procedures are now computerized the need for understanding them is not always immediately apparent. However, without that understanding the user can be led astray, quickly and disastrously by the same computer programs that make coordinate manipulation so automatic. Incorrect coordinates can, at a stroke, dramatically erode confidence in an entire body of work. The development of GPS and the almost universal use of this utility also brings and understanding of coordinates to the fore. When GPS is used as a measurement system it is not possible to avoid geodetic considerations. This course not only provides the foundation of basic geodesy, it also explains how those ideas are pertinent to everyday work. There is no complex mathematics in this course. The relationships that are incorporated for the illustration of the ideas discussed. Those ideas, those concepts, are the heart of the course. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L118 |
| CEU Course Title: Basic Public Lands |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: “The magnitude of the greatest land-measurement project in history is mind-boggling. Never was so much land surveyed in so short a time under the same standardized methods,” said Hildegard Johnson in Order upon the Land: The US Rectangular Survey and the Upper Mississippi Country in 1976. Of the 1.8 billion acres that were once in the public domain more than 1 billion are now in private hands. The orderly transfer of so much property, and its continued clear description, is due, in large part to the success of the Public Land Survey System (PLSS). Flying over the plains states in the middle of the country it is possible to actually see the wonder of it, the square quilt-like pattern is a testament to the surveyors that created those corners and those lines. The maintenance of the system and its retracement requires that surveyors working today in the public lands states have a clear understanding of the principles that have been established over generations. The beginning of that process is what this course is all about. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L118F |
| CEU Course Title: Basic Public LandsFL PLS Board Approved Course 7126 (General) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: “The magnitude of the greatest land-measurement project in history is mind-boggling. Never was so much land surveyed in so short a time under the same standardized methods,� said Hildegard Johnson in Order upon the Land: The US Rectangular Survey and the Upper Mississippi Country in 1976. Of the 1.8 billion acres that were once in the public domain more than 1 billion are now in private hands. The orderly transfer of so much property, and its continued clear description, is due, in large part to the success of the Public Land Survey System (PLSS). Flying over the plains states in the middle of the country it is possible to actually see the wonder of it, the square quilt-like pattern is a testament to the surveyors that created those corners and those lines. The maintenance of the system and its retracement requires that surveyors working today in the public lands states have a clear understanding of the principles that have been established over generations. The beginning of that process is what this course is all about. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L118G |
| CEU Course Title: Basic Public LandsNY PLS |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: “The magnitude of the greatest land-measurement project in history is mind-boggling. Never was so much land surveyed in so short a time under the same standardized methods,” said Hildegard Johnson in Order upon the Land: The US Rectangular Survey and the Upper Mississippi Country in 1976. Of the 1.8 billion acres that were once in the public domain more than 1 billion are now in private hands. The orderly transfer of so much property, and its continued clear description, is due, in large part to the success of the Public Land Survey System (PLSS). Flying over the plains states in the middle of the country it is possible to actually see the wonder of it, the square quilt-like pattern is a testament to the surveyors that created those corners and those lines. The maintenance of the system and its retracement requires that surveyors working today in the public lands states have a clear understanding of the principles that have been established over generations. The beginning of that process is what this course is all about. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. This PDH online course is approved by New York LS Board. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L118M |
| CEU Course Title: Basic Public LandsVT LS Board Approved Course |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: “The magnitude of the greatest land-measurement project in history is mind-boggling. Never was so much land surveyed in so short a time under the same standardized methods,” said Hildegard Johnson in Order upon the Land: The US Rectangular Survey and the Upper Mississippi Country in 1976. Of the 1.8 billion acres that were once in the public domain more than 1 billion are now in private hands. The orderly transfer of so much property, and its continued clear description, is due, in large part to the success of the Public Land Survey System (PLSS). Flying over the plains states in the middle of the country it is possible to actually see the wonder of it, the square quilt-like pattern is a testament to the surveyors that created those corners and those lines. The maintenance of the system and its retracement requires that surveyors working today in the public lands states have a clear understanding of the principles that have been established over generations. The beginning of that process is what this course is all about. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L118T |
| CEU Course Title: Basic Public Lands (Timed & Monitored) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: “The magnitude of the greatest land-measurement project in history is mind-boggling. Never was so much land surveyed in so short a time under the same standardized methods,” said Hildegard Johnson in Order upon the Land: The US Rectangular Survey and the Upper Mississippi Country in 1976. Of the 1.8 billion acres that were once in the public domain more than 1 billion are now in private hands. The orderly transfer of so much property, and its continued clear description, is due, in large part to the success of the Public Land Survey System (PLSS). Flying over the plains states in the middle of the country it is possible to actually see the wonder of it, the square quilt-like pattern is a testament to the surveyors that created those corners and those lines. The maintenance of the system and its retracement requires that surveyors working today in the public lands states have a clear understanding of the principles that have been established over generations. The beginning of that process is what this course is all about. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L119F |
| CEU Course Title: GPS ModernizationFL PLS Board Approved Course 7127 (General) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: It is not an overstatement to say that GPS is a part of the foundation of the U.S. economy. GPS is a $16 billion dollar industry. The system cannot and does not remain static. Do you use the computer you bought 15 years ago? Your system has been upgraded, and so must GPS. This course is about the modernization of the GPS system that is underway right now. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L120 |
| CEU Course Title: Construction Layout |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 15 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 15 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 15 LU |
| Online Course Price: $349 |
| PDH Course Description: This is a soup-to-nuts, condensed course in Construction Layout. The land surveyor, party chief, engineer, construction manager, construction layout contractor, general contractor, developer, architect, and specification writer will find their understanding broadened and performance increased through this course, as it shares a thorough overview of the construction layout business. Summarized from decades of diverse experience come practical horse-sense tips, specific procedures, trade secrets and thorough instruction of a complex specialty presented in a methodical yet casual way intended to make learning fun. True stories and real-life experiences increase reader interest and promote retention of taught principles. The me-to-you approach simulates a live-seminar atmosphere and decreases the sense of distance-learning. Topics covered include fee negotiation; contract issues and considerations; payment schedules; bidding secrets; liability exposure – real and imagined; record keeping, documentation, work orders, proposal writing, personal relationships, business relationships, team functions, safety, ethics, establishment and preservation of control points, layout techniques, documentation, pitfalls to avoid, checking and redundancy, equipment selection, care and adjustment, and more. At the end of this course, you’ll feel as if you’ve lived through a typical project start-to-finish, survived to tell about it and are ready to tackle another. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L120F |
| CEU Course Title: Construction LayoutFL PLS Board Approved Course 7128 (General) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 15 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 15 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 15 LU |
| Online Course Price: $349 |
| PDH Course Description: This is a soup-to-nuts, condensed course in Construction Layout. The land surveyor, party chief, engineer, construction manager, construction layout contractor, general contractor, developer, architect, and specification writer will find their understanding broadened and performance increased through this course, as it shares a thorough overview of the construction layout business. Summarized from decades of diverse experience come practical horse-sense tips, specific procedures, trade secrets and thorough instruction of a complex specialty presented in a methodical yet casual way intended to make learning fun. True stories and real-life experiences increase reader interest and promote retention of taught principles. The me-to-you approach simulates a live-seminar atmosphere and decreases the sense of distance-learning. Topics covered include fee negotiation; contract issues and considerations; payment schedules; bidding secrets; liability exposure – real and imagined; record keeping, documentation, work orders, proposal writing, personal relationships, business relationships, team functions, safety, ethics, establishment and preservation of control points, layout techniques, documentation, pitfalls to avoid, checking and redundancy, equipment selection, care and adjustment, and more. At the end of this course, you’ll feel as if you’ve lived through a typical project start-to-finish, survived to tell about it and are ready to tackle another. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L120G |
| CEU Course Title: Construction LayoutNY PLS |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 15 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 15 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 15 LU |
| Online Course Price: $349 |
| PDH Course Description: This is a soup-to-nuts, condensed course in Construction Layout. The land surveyor, party chief, engineer, construction manager, construction layout contractor, general contractor, developer, architect, and specification writer will find their understanding broadened and performance increased through this course, as it shares a thorough overview of the construction layout business. Summarized from decades of diverse experience come practical horse-sense tips, specific procedures, trade secrets and thorough instruction of a complex specialty presented in a methodical yet casual way intended to make learning fun. True stories and real-life experiences increase reader interest and promote retention of taught principles. The me-to-you approach simulates a live-seminar atmosphere and decreases the sense of distance-learning. Topics covered include fee negotiation; contract issues and considerations; payment schedules; bidding secrets; liability exposure – real and imagined; record keeping, documentation, work orders, proposal writing, personal relationships, business relationships, team functions, safety, ethics, establishment and preservation of control points, layout techniques, documentation, pitfalls to avoid, checking and redundancy, equipment selection, care and adjustment, and more. At the end of this course, you’ll feel as if you’ve lived through a typical project start-to-finish, survived to tell about it and are ready to tackle another. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. This PDH online course is approved by New York LS Board. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L120H |
| CEU Course Title: Construction LayoutTX PLS Board Approved Course 760 / 112 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: This is a soup-to-nuts, condensed course in Construction Layout. The land surveyor, party chief, engineer, construction manager, construction layout contractor, general contractor, developer, architect, and specification writer will find their understanding broadened and performance increased through this course, as it shares a thorough overview of the construction layout business. Summarized from decades of diverse experience come practical horse-sense tips, specific procedures, trade secrets and thorough instruction of a complex specialty presented in a methodical yet casual way intended to make learning fun. True stories and real-life experiences increase reader interest and promote retention of taught principles. The me-to-you approach simulates a live-seminar atmosphere and decreases the sense of distance-learning. Topics covered include fee negotiation; contract issues and considerations; payment schedules; bidding secrets; liability exposure – real and imagined; record keeping, documentation, work orders, proposal writing, personal relationships, business relationships, team functions, safety, ethics, establishment and preservation of control points, layout techniques, documentation, pitfalls to avoid, checking and redundancy, equipment selection, care and adjustment, and more. At the end of this course, you’ll feel as if you’ve lived through a typical project start-to-finish, survived to tell about it and are ready to tackle another. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L120J |
| CEU Course Title: Construction LayoutNJ PLS Board Approved Course |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 7.5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 7.5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.75 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 7.5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $174.5 |
| PDH Course Description: This is a soup-to-nuts, condensed course in Construction Layout. The land surveyor, party chief, engineer, construction manager, construction layout contractor, general contractor, developer, architect, and specification writer will find their understanding broadened and performance increased through this course, as it shares a thorough overview of the construction layout business. Summarized from decades of diverse experience come practical horse-sense tips, specific procedures, trade secrets and thorough instruction of a complex specialty presented in a methodical yet casual way intended to make learning fun. True stories and real-life experiences increase reader interest and promote retention of taught principles. The me-to-you approach simulates a live-seminar atmosphere and decreases the sense of distance-learning. Topics covered include fee negotiation; contract issues and considerations; payment schedules; bidding secrets; liability exposure – real and imagined; record keeping, documentation, work orders, proposal writing, personal relationships, business relationships, team functions, safety, ethics, establishment and preservation of control points, layout techniques, documentation, pitfalls to avoid, checking and redundancy, equipment selection, care and adjustment, and more. At the end of this course, you’ll feel as if you’ve lived through a typical project start-to-finish, survived to tell about it and are ready to tackle another. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. This PDH online course is approved by NJ LS Board. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L120M |
| CEU Course Title: Construction LayoutVT LS Board Approved Course |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 15 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 15 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 15 LU |
| Online Course Price: $349 |
| PDH Course Description: This is a soup-to-nuts, condensed course in Construction Layout. The land surveyor, party chief, engineer, construction manager, construction layout contractor, general contractor, developer, architect, and specification writer will find their understanding broadened and performance increased through this course, as it shares a thorough overview of the construction layout business. Summarized from decades of diverse experience come practical horse-sense tips, specific procedures, trade secrets and thorough instruction of a complex specialty presented in a methodical yet casual way intended to make learning fun. True stories and real-life experiences increase reader interest and promote retention of taught principles. The me-to-you approach simulates a live-seminar atmosphere and decreases the sense of distance-learning. Topics covered include fee negotiation; contract issues and considerations; payment schedules; bidding secrets; liability exposure – real and imagined; record keeping, documentation, work orders, proposal writing, personal relationships, business relationships, team functions, safety, ethics, establishment and preservation of control points, layout techniques, documentation, pitfalls to avoid, checking and redundancy, equipment selection, care and adjustment, and more. At the end of this course, you’ll feel as if you’ve lived through a typical project start-to-finish, survived to tell about it and are ready to tackle another. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L120T |
| CEU Course Title: Construction Layout (Timed & Monitored) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 15 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 15 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 15 LU |
| Online Course Price: $349 |
| PDH Course Description: This is a soup-to-nuts, condensed course in Construction Layout. The land surveyor, party chief, engineer, construction manager, construction layout contractor, general contractor, developer, architect, and specification writer will find their understanding broadened and performance increased through this course, as it shares a thorough overview of the construction layout business. Summarized from decades of diverse experience come practical horse-sense tips, specific procedures, trade secrets and thorough instruction of a complex specialty presented in a methodical yet casual way intended to make learning fun. True stories and real-life experiences increase reader interest and promote retention of taught principles. The me-to-you approach simulates a live-seminar atmosphere and decreases the sense of distance-learning. Topics covered include fee negotiation; contract issues and considerations; payment schedules; bidding secrets; liability exposure – real and imagined; record keeping, documentation, work orders, proposal writing, personal relationships, business relationships, team functions, safety, ethics, establishment and preservation of control points, layout techniques, documentation, pitfalls to avoid, checking and redundancy, equipment selection, care and adjustment, and more. At the end of this course, you’ll feel as if you’ve lived through a typical project start-to-finish, survived to tell about it and are ready to tackle another. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L121 |
| CEU Course Title: Vertical Curves |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Surveyors and engineers have traditionally used the term vertical curve to describe the use of parabolic curves in design work. They are used for transitions from one straight grade to another in designing crowns for pavements, routes such as highways and railways, as well as dam spillways, landscape design and of course roller coasters. Preparing the calculations necessary to use vertical curves are based on a few principles, once those are clearly in mind vertical curves are a breeze. This online course teaches some of the calculations involved in creating and analyzing vertical curves. It is direct in its descriptions of the why and how of these parabolic curves. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L121F |
| CEU Course Title: Vertical CurvesFL PLS Board Approved Course 7129 (General) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Surveyors and engineers have traditionally used the term vertical curve to describe the use of parabolic curves in design work. They are used for transitions from one straight grade to another in designing crowns for pavements, routes such as highways and railways, as well as dam spillways, landscape design and of course roller coasters. Preparing the calculations necessary to use vertical curves are based on a few principles, once those are clearly in mind vertical curves are a breeze. This online course teaches some of the calculations involved in creating and analyzing vertical curves. It is direct in its descriptions of the why and how of these parabolic curves. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L121G |
| CEU Course Title: Vertical CurvesNY PLS |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Surveyors and engineers have traditionally used the term vertical curve to describe the use of parabolic curves in design work. They are used for transitions from one straight grade to another in designing crowns for pavements, routes such as highways and railways, as well as dam spillways, landscape design and of course roller coasters. Preparing the calculations necessary to use vertical curves are based on a few principles, once those are clearly in mind vertical curves are a breeze. This online course teaches some of the calculations involved in creating and analyzing vertical curves. It is direct in its descriptions of the why and how of these parabolic curves. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. This PDH online course is approved by New York LS Board. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L121H |
| CEU Course Title: Vertical CurvesTX PLS Board Approved Course 754 / 112 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Surveyors and engineers have traditionally used the term vertical curve to describe the use of parabolic curves in design work. They are used for transitions from one straight grade to another in designing crowns for pavements, routes such as highways and railways, as well as dam spillways, landscape design and of course roller coasters. Preparing the calculations necessary to use vertical curves are based on a few principles, once those are clearly in mind vertical curves are a breeze. This online course teaches some of the calculations involved in creating and analyzing vertical curves. It is direct in its descriptions of the why and how of these parabolic curves. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L121J |
| CEU Course Title: Vertical CurvesNJ PLS Board Approved Course |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59.5 |
| PDH Course Description: Surveyors and engineers have traditionally used the term vertical curve to describe the use of parabolic curves in design work. They are used for transitions from one straight grade to another in designing crowns for pavements, routes such as highways and railways, as well as dam spillways, landscape design and of course roller coasters. Preparing the calculations necessary to use vertical curves are based on a few principles, once those are clearly in mind vertical curves are a breeze. This online course teaches some of the calculations involved in creating and analyzing vertical curves. It is direct in its descriptions of the why and how of these parabolic curves. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. This PDH online course is approved by NJ LS Board. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L122 |
| CEU Course Title: Adverse Possession |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course deals with the doctrine of adverse possession and the effect it has on the ownership of property. The course details for the surveyor, the different ways land can be acquired by adverse possession and what the land surveyor needs to be aware of when performing boundary surveys. Prescriptive easements are also covered as they relate to adverse possession.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L122F |
| CEU Course Title: Adverse PossessionFL PLS Board Approved Course 7130 (General) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course deals with the doctrine of adverse possession and the effect it has on the ownership of property. The course details for the surveyor, the different ways land can be acquired by adverse possession and what the land surveyor needs to be aware of when performing boundary surveys. Prescriptive easements are also covered as they relate to adverse possession.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L122G |
| CEU Course Title: Adverse PossessionNY PLS |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course deals with the doctrine of adverse possession and the effect it has on the ownership of property. The course details for the surveyor, the different ways land can be acquired by adverse possession and what the land surveyor needs to be aware of when performing boundary surveys. Prescriptive easements are also covered as they relate to adverse possession.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. This PDH online course is approved by New York LS Board. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L122H |
| CEU Course Title: Adverse PossessionTX PLS Board Accepted Course (FL PLS Board Approved Course 7130) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course deals with the doctrine of adverse possession and the effect it has on the ownership of property. The course details for the surveyor, the different ways land can be acquired by adverse possession and what the land surveyor needs to be aware of when performing boundary surveys. Prescriptive easements are also covered as they relate to adverse possession.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L122J |
| CEU Course Title: Adverse PossessionNJ PLS Board Approved Course |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29.5 |
| PDH Course Description: This course deals with the doctrine of adverse possession and the effect it has on the ownership of property. The course details for the surveyor, the different ways land can be acquired by adverse possession and what the land surveyor needs to be aware of when performing boundary surveys. Prescriptive easements are also covered as they relate to adverse possession.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. This PDH online course is approved by NJ LS Board. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L122M |
| CEU Course Title: Adverse PossessionVT LS Board Approved Course |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course deals with the doctrine of adverse possession and the effect it has on the ownership of property. The course details for the surveyor, the different ways land can be acquired by adverse possession and what the land surveyor needs to be aware of when performing boundary surveys. Prescriptive easements are also covered as they relate to adverse possession.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L123 |
| CEU Course Title: Easements |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: This course deals with the topic of easements and their effect on the surveys we prepare as Land Surveyors. It is designed to give the practicing Land Surveyor an overview of the typical easements that are encountered while surveying. Easements are typically taken for granted while performing land surveys and the title information provided to the surveyor is usually lacking, but if the Surveyor in on guard for the possibility of these easements, their existence and location can be determined. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L123F |
| CEU Course Title: EasementsFL PLS Board Approved Course 7131 (General) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: This course deals with the topic of easements and their effect on the surveys we prepare as Land Surveyors. It is designed to give the practicing Land Surveyor an overview of the typical easements that are encountered while surveying. Easements are typically taken for granted while performing land surveys and the title information provided to the surveyor is usually lacking, but if the Surveyor in on guard for the possibility of these easements, their existence and location can be determined. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L123G |
| CEU Course Title: EasementsNY PLS |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: This course deals with the topic of easements and their effect on the surveys we prepare as Land Surveyors. It is designed to give the practicing Land Surveyor an overview of the typical easements that are encountered while surveying. Easements are typically taken for granted while performing land surveys and the title information provided to the surveyor is usually lacking, but if the Surveyor in on guard for the possibility of these easements, their existence and location can be determined. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. This PDH online course is approved by New York LS Board. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L123H |
| CEU Course Title: EasementsTX PLS Board Accepted Course (FL PLS Board Approved Course 7131) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: This course deals with the topic of easements and their effect on the surveys we prepare as Land Surveyors. It is designed to give the practicing Land Surveyor an overview of the typical easements that are encountered while surveying. Easements are typically taken for granted while performing land surveys and the title information provided to the surveyor is usually lacking, but if the Surveyor in on guard for the possibility of these easements, their existence and location can be determined. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L123J |
| CEU Course Title: EasementsNJ PLS Board Approved Course |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 0.5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 0.5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.05 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 0.5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $14.5 |
| PDH Course Description: This course deals with the topic of easements and their effect on the surveys we prepare as Land Surveyors. It is designed to give the practicing Land Surveyor an overview of the typical easements that are encountered while surveying. Easements are typically taken for granted while performing land surveys and the title information provided to the surveyor is usually lacking, but if the Surveyor in on guard for the possibility of these easements, their existence and location can be determined. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. This PDH online course is approved by NJ LS Board. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L123M |
| CEU Course Title: EasementsVT LS Board Approved Course |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: This course deals with the topic of easements and their effect on the surveys we prepare as Land Surveyors. It is designed to give the practicing Land Surveyor an overview of the typical easements that are encountered while surveying. Easements are typically taken for granted while performing land surveys and the title information provided to the surveyor is usually lacking, but if the Surveyor in on guard for the possibility of these easements, their existence and location can be determined. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L124 |
| CEU Course Title: Riparian Rights |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: This course is designed to give the practicing land surveyor an overview of the basics of water boundary law. Navigability and Tides are discussed in addition to the concepts of gaining property or losing property due to the action of the water. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L124G |
| CEU Course Title: Riparian RightsNY PLS |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: This course is designed to give the practicing land surveyor an overview of the basics of water boundary law. Navigability and Tides are discussed in addition to the concepts of gaining property or losing property due to the action of the water. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. This PDH online course is approved by New York LS Board. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L124J |
| CEU Course Title: Riparian RightsNJ PLS Board Approved Course |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 0.5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 0.5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.05 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 0.5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $14.5 |
| PDH Course Description: This course is designed to give the practicing land surveyor an overview of the basics of water boundary law. Navigability and Tides are discussed in addition to the concepts of gaining property or losing property due to the action of the water. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. This PDH online course is approved by NJ LS Board. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L124M |
| CEU Course Title: Riparian RightsVT LS Board Approved Course |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: This course is designed to give the practicing land surveyor an overview of the basics of water boundary law. Navigability and Tides are discussed in addition to the concepts of gaining property or losing property due to the action of the water. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L124T |
| CEU Course Title: Riparian Rights (Timed & Monitored) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: This course is designed to give the practicing land surveyor an overview of the basics of water boundary law. Navigability and Tides are discussed in addition to the concepts of gaining property or losing property due to the action of the water. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L128H |
| CEU Course Title: Land Boundary SurveysTX PLS Board Approved Course 756 / 112 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: The law in most jurisdictions has recognized a qualified surveyor as being entitled to both recognition and responsibility. The surveyor’s client employs him because the surveyor has skills upon which the client is entitled to rely. Probably, the least of these skills is the surveyor’s ability as an expert measurer. Among his skills that are considerably more significant are tracing the footsteps of the original surveyor; his qualifications as an expert witness, his facility at finding the proper location of a boundary, in other words, his knowledge and, most important, his judgment. It is these qualities that are the foundation on which a degree of trust in the surveyor by the public and recognition by courts of law can be built. This course is intended to be useful to surveyors who conduct land boundary surveying. It covers both technical and legal aspects of the land boundary surveys. A multiple-choice quiz is provided at the end of the course, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L129 |
| CEU Course Title: FEMA’s Flood Maps (FIRM) - Understanding and Utilizing This Resource |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: FEMA’s Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are in frequent use by numerous professions and disciplines, yet some people consult these maps not quite knowing what their uses and limitations are or how they interface with Flood Insurance Studies (FISs). This course, in concert with its quiz, offers an introduction to new users of FIRMs (a.k.a. “Flood Maps”), clarifies the many terms and abbreviations that often confuse, and increases confidence in experienced users of Flood Maps. The course fosters an understanding of both the appropriate uses and the limitations of Flood Maps and explains the relationship of FIRMs to Flood Insurance Studies (FISs). Recently, a professional with decades of experience, who is an occasional user of Flood Maps confided in me, “You know I’ve used FIRM’s for many years, but I get nervous when I have to pull them out. The reason is that they show so few roads, and I don’t really understand how floodways and Flood Insurance Studies relate. When a property scales really close to a flood zone, I wonder what liability I’m exposing myself to when I declare the property to be in or out of a flood zone.” This course is for the professional who made that candid statement, and perhaps for you. It clarifies and explains all the things many of us have wondered about, yet have never taken the time to discover. I think you’ll enjoy the learning experience and find it profitable. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L129G |
| CEU Course Title: FEMA’s Flood Maps (FIRM) - Understanding and Utilizing This ResourceNY PLS |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: FEMA’s Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are in frequent use by numerous professions and disciplines, yet some people consult these maps not quite knowing what their uses and limitations are or how they interface with Flood Insurance Studies (FISs). This course, in concert with its quiz, offers an introduction to new users of FIRMs (a.k.a. “Flood Maps”), clarifies the many terms and abbreviations that often confuse, and increases confidence in experienced users of Flood Maps. The course fosters an understanding of both the appropriate uses and the limitations of Flood Maps and explains the relationship of FIRMs to Flood Insurance Studies (FISs). Recently, a professional with decades of experience, who is an occasional user of Flood Maps confided in me, “You know I’ve used FIRM’s for many years, but I get nervous when I have to pull them out. The reason is that they show so few roads, and I don’t really understand how floodways and Flood Insurance Studies relate. When a property scales really close to a flood zone, I wonder what liability I’m exposing myself to when I declare the property to be in or out of a flood zone.” This course is for the professional who made that candid statement, and perhaps for you. It clarifies and explains all the things many of us have wondered about, yet have never taken the time to discover. I think you’ll enjoy the learning experience and find it profitable. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L129H |
| CEU Course Title: FEMA’s Flood Maps (FIRM) - Understanding and Utilizing This Resource TX PLS Board Approved Course 757 / 112 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: FEMA’s Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are in frequent use by numerous professions and disciplines, yet some people consult these maps not quite knowing what their uses and limitations are or how they interface with Flood Insurance Studies (FISs). This course, in concert with its quiz, offers an introduction to new users of FIRMs (a.k.a. “Flood Maps”), clarifies the many terms and abbreviations that often confuse, and increases confidence in experienced users of Flood Maps. The course fosters an understanding of both the appropriate uses and the limitations of Flood Maps and explains the relationship of FIRMs to Flood Insurance Studies (FISs). Recently, a professional with decades of experience, who is an occasional user of Flood Maps confided in me, “You know I’ve used FIRM’s for many years, but I get nervous when I have to pull them out. The reason is that they show so few roads, and I don’t really understand how floodways and Flood Insurance Studies relate. When a property scales really close to a flood zone, I wonder what liability I’m exposing myself to when I declare the property to be in or out of a flood zone.” This course is for the professional who made that candid statement, and perhaps for you. It clarifies and explains all the things many of us have wondered about, yet have never taken the time to discover. I think you’ll enjoy the learning experience and find it profitable. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L129J |
| CEU Course Title: FEMA’s Flood Maps (FIRM) - Understanding and Utilizing This ResourceNJ PLS Board Approved Course |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2.5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2.5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.25 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2.5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $64.5 |
| PDH Course Description: FEMA’s Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are in frequent use by numerous professions and disciplines, yet some people consult these maps not quite knowing what their uses and limitations are or how they interface with Flood Insurance Studies (FISs). This course, in concert with its quiz, offers an introduction to new users of FIRMs (a.k.a. “Flood Maps”), clarifies the many terms and abbreviations that often confuse, and increases confidence in experienced users of Flood Maps. The course fosters an understanding of both the appropriate uses and the limitations of Flood Maps and explains the relationship of FIRMs to Flood Insurance Studies (FISs). Recently, a professional with decades of experience, who is an occasional user of Flood Maps confided in me, “You know I’ve used FIRM’s for many years, but I get nervous when I have to pull them out. The reason is that they show so few roads, and I don’t really understand how floodways and Flood Insurance Studies relate. When a property scales really close to a flood zone, I wonder what liability I’m exposing myself to when I declare the property to be in or out of a flood zone.” This course is for the professional who made that candid statement, and perhaps for you. It clarifies and explains all the things many of us have wondered about, yet have never taken the time to discover. I think you’ll enjoy the learning experience and find it profitable. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. This PDH online course is approved by NJ LS Board. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L129M |
| CEU Course Title: FEMA’s Flood Maps (FIRM) - Understanding and Utilizing This ResourceVT LS Board Approved Course |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: FEMA’s Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are in frequent use by numerous professions and disciplines, yet some people consult these maps not quite knowing what their uses and limitations are or how they interface with Flood Insurance Studies (FISs). This course, in concert with its quiz, offers an introduction to new users of FIRMs (a.k.a. “Flood Maps”), clarifies the many terms and abbreviations that often confuse, and increases confidence in experienced users of Flood Maps. The course fosters an understanding of both the appropriate uses and the limitations of Flood Maps and explains the relationship of FIRMs to Flood Insurance Studies (FISs). Recently, a professional with decades of experience, who is an occasional user of Flood Maps confided in me, “You know I’ve used FIRM’s for many years, but I get nervous when I have to pull them out. The reason is that they show so few roads, and I don’t really understand how floodways and Flood Insurance Studies relate. When a property scales really close to a flood zone, I wonder what liability I’m exposing myself to when I declare the property to be in or out of a flood zone.” This course is for the professional who made that candid statement, and perhaps for you. It clarifies and explains all the things many of us have wondered about, yet have never taken the time to discover. I think you’ll enjoy the learning experience and find it profitable. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L129V |
| CEU Course Title: FEMA’s Flood Maps (FIRM) - Understanding and Utilizing This Resource (Video Course) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: FEMA’s Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) provide data that engineers, surveyors, architects, planners and others use to satisfy the need for flood zone statements and certifications on plans, reports and other documents. These certifications are taken as professional/expert, final, definite, exact, declarative statements of indisputable fact. Yet, the source data (FIRMs) are often inaccurate as to scale, notoriously lacking in detail and just plain old. Clients frequently request that we state or certify to the “flood zone” or “flood elevation” for a particular property or building located on a parcel of land. Too often professionals consult FEMA’s resources, not quite knowing their limitations, and then provide statements and certifications that lack prudent qualification or sufficient explanation. Many who’ve used FIRMs for years get nervous when consulting this resource and making such certifications or notes on sealed plans. Such feelings are probably an intuitive caution worth exploring. This course clarifies the FIRMs’ many terms and abbreviations that can be confusing. It promotes a better understanding of both appropriate uses and limitations of Flood Maps and explains the relationship of FIRMs to Flood Insurance Studies (FISs); it explores how “floodways” and Flood Insurance Studies relate to FIRMs. The course includes an in-depth review of FEMA's flood map tutorial in its entirety, plus other resources, illustrations and sample disclaimer statements and notes. This course is appropriate for new FIRM users and serves as a refresher for experienced users. The course format will encourage the sharing of comments, experiences, and knowledge from participants. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L129W |
| CEU Course Title: FEMA’s Flood Maps (FIRM) - Understanding and Utilizing This Resource (Live Webinar) NY PE & PLS |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $275 |
| PDH Course Description: FEMA’s Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) provide data that engineers, surveyors, architects, planners and others use to satisfy the need for flood zone statements and certifications on plans, reports and other documents. These certifications are taken as professional/expert, final, definite, exact, declarative statements of indisputable fact. Yet, the source data (FIRMs) are often inaccurate as to scale, notoriously lacking in detail and just plain old. Clients frequently request that we state or certify to the “flood zone” or “flood elevation” for a particular property or building located on a parcel of land. Too often professionals consult FEMA’s resources, not quite knowing their limitations, and then provide statements and certifications that lack prudent qualification or sufficient explanation. Many who’ve used FIRMs for years get nervous when consulting this resource and making such certifications or notes on sealed plans. Such feelings are probably an intuitive caution worth exploring. This course clarifies the FIRMs’ many terms and abbreviations that can be confusing. It promotes a better understanding of both appropriate uses and limitations of Flood Maps and explains the relationship of FIRMs to Flood Insurance Studies (FISs); it explores how “floodways” and Flood Insurance Studies relate to FIRMs. The course includes an in-depth review of FEMA's flood map tutorial in its entirety, plus other resources, illustrations and sample disclaimer statements and notes. This course is appropriate for new FIRM users and serves as a refresher for experienced users. The course format will encourage the sharing of comments, experiences, and knowledge from participants. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. All quiz questions are reviewed during the webinar. You are guaranteed to pass this quiz. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L130 |
| CEU Course Title: FEMA's Flood Insurance Study Report (FIS) - Understanding and Utilizing This Resource |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: FEMA’s Flood Insurance Study Reports (FISs) are often consulted by people working in numerous professions and disciplines, and Flood Insurance Studies can be the “next step” after using a Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). You don’t have to be a hydrologist to benefit from the data available in the FIS. This course tutorial, in concert with its quiz, offers an opportunity to users of FIRMs (a.k.a. “Flood Maps”), to extend their investigations to include a review of the FIS. FIRMs can be understood by almost anybody, once the tutorial produced by FEMA is studied and FEMA’s terms have been learned. (FIRMs are the subject of another course prepared by this instructor, and that course is recommended for study prior to this course – unless you have a firm grasp of FIRMs already.) The tutorial on FISs, like the one on FIRMs, introduces many terms and abbreviations that often confuse a new user. The tutorial’s glossary is a great tool in this regard. Those seeking to identify a precise Base Flood Elevation for a property in a floodplain will find that the FIS allows a more precise solution that’s not available from the FIRM’s data alone. For the person who’s studied hydrology, the reports are quite detailed. But even the average land surveyor (someone like me) will easily master the uses of the FISs most suited to this profession. This course is recommended for land surveyors, engineers, planners, architects and anyone needing to make more precise determinations of Base Flood Elevations or who may need to (or wish to) better understand what’s behind FEMA’s flood mapping. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L130F |
| CEU Course Title: FEMA's Flood Insurance Study Report (FIS) - Understanding and Utilizing This ResourceFL PLS Board Approved Course 8321 (General) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: FEMA’s Flood Insurance Study Reports (FISs) are often consulted by people working in numerous professions and disciplines, and Flood Insurance Studies can be the “next step” after using a Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). You don’t have to be a hydrologist to benefit from the data available in the FIS. This course tutorial, in concert with its quiz, offers an opportunity to users of FIRMs (a.k.a. “Flood Maps”), to extend their investigations to include a review of the FIS. FIRMs can be understood by almost anybody, once the tutorial produced by FEMA is studied and FEMA’s terms have been learned. (FIRMs are the subject of another course prepared by this instructor, and that course is recommended for study prior to this course – unless you have a firm grasp of FIRMs already.) The tutorial on FISs, like the one on FIRMs, introduces many terms and abbreviations that often confuse a new user. The tutorial’s glossary is a great tool in this regard. Those seeking to identify a precise Base Flood Elevation for a property in a floodplain will find that the FIS allows a more precise solution that’s not available from the FIRM’s data alone. For the person who’s studied hydrology, the reports are quite detailed. But even the average land surveyor (someone like me) will easily master the uses of the FISs most suited to this profession. This course is recommended for land surveyors, engineers, planners, architects and anyone needing to make more precise determinations of Base Flood Elevations or who may need to (or wish to) better understand what’s behind FEMA’s flood mapping. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L130G |
| CEU Course Title: FEMA's Flood Insurance Study Report (FIS) - Understanding and Utilizing This ResourceNY PLS |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: FEMA’s Flood Insurance Study Reports (FISs) are often consulted by people working in numerous professions and disciplines, and Flood Insurance Studies can be the “next step” after using a Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). You don’t have to be a hydrologist to benefit from the data available in the FIS. This course tutorial, in concert with its quiz, offers an opportunity to users of FIRMs (a.k.a. “Flood Maps”), to extend their investigations to include a review of the FIS. FIRMs can be understood by almost anybody, once the tutorial produced by FEMA is studied and FEMA’s terms have been learned. (FIRMs are the subject of another course prepared by this instructor, and that course is recommended for study prior to this course – unless you have a firm grasp of FIRMs already.) The tutorial on FISs, like the one on FIRMs, introduces many terms and abbreviations that often confuse a new user. The tutorial’s glossary is a great tool in this regard. Those seeking to identify a precise Base Flood Elevation for a property in a floodplain will find that the FIS allows a more precise solution that’s not available from the FIRM’s data alone. For the person who’s studied hydrology, the reports are quite detailed. But even the average land surveyor (someone like me) will easily master the uses of the FISs most suited to this profession. This course is recommended for land surveyors, engineers, planners, architects and anyone needing to make more precise determinations of Base Flood Elevations or who may need to (or wish to) better understand what’s behind FEMA’s flood mapping. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L130H |
| CEU Course Title: FEMA's Flood Insurance Study Report (FIS) - Understanding and Utilizing This ResourceTX PLS Board Approved Course 758 / 112 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: FEMA’s Flood Insurance Study Reports (FISs) are often consulted by people working in numerous professions and disciplines, and Flood Insurance Studies can be the “next step” after using a Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). You don’t have to be a hydrologist to benefit from the data available in the FIS. This course tutorial, in concert with its quiz, offers an opportunity to users of FIRMs (a.k.a. “Flood Maps”), to extend their investigations to include a review of the FIS. FIRMs can be understood by almost anybody, once the tutorial produced by FEMA is studied and FEMA’s terms have been learned. (FIRMs are the subject of another course prepared by this instructor, and that course is recommended for study prior to this course – unless you have a firm grasp of FIRMs already.) The tutorial on FISs, like the one on FIRMs, introduces many terms and abbreviations that often confuse a new user. The tutorial’s glossary is a great tool in this regard. Those seeking to identify a precise Base Flood Elevation for a property in a floodplain will find that the FIS allows a more precise solution that’s not available from the FIRM’s data alone. For the person who’s studied hydrology, the reports are quite detailed. But even the average land surveyor (someone like me) will easily master the uses of the FISs most suited to this profession. This course is recommended for land surveyors, engineers, planners, architects and anyone needing to make more precise determinations of Base Flood Elevations or who may need to (or wish to) better understand what’s behind FEMA’s flood mapping. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L130J |
| CEU Course Title: FEMA's Flood Insurance Study Report (FIS) - Understanding and Utilizing This ResourceNJ PLS Board Approved Course |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2.5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2.5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.25 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2.5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $64.5 |
| PDH Course Description: FEMA’s Flood Insurance Study Reports (FISs) are often consulted by people working in numerous professions and disciplines, and Flood Insurance Studies can be the “next step” after using a Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). You don’t have to be a hydrologist to benefit from the data available in the FIS. This course tutorial, in concert with its quiz, offers an opportunity to users of FIRMs (a.k.a. “Flood Maps”), to extend their investigations to include a review of the FIS. FIRMs can be understood by almost anybody, once the tutorial produced by FEMA is studied and FEMA’s terms have been learned. (FIRMs are the subject of another course prepared by this instructor, and that course is recommended for study prior to this course – unless you have a firm grasp of FIRMs already.) The tutorial on FISs, like the one on FIRMs, introduces many terms and abbreviations that often confuse a new user. The tutorial’s glossary is a great tool in this regard. Those seeking to identify a precise Base Flood Elevation for a property in a floodplain will find that the FIS allows a more precise solution that’s not available from the FIRM’s data alone. For the person who’s studied hydrology, the reports are quite detailed. But even the average land surveyor (someone like me) will easily master the uses of the FISs most suited to this profession. This course is recommended for land surveyors, engineers, planners, architects and anyone needing to make more precise determinations of Base Flood Elevations or who may need to (or wish to) better understand what’s behind FEMA’s flood mapping. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. This PDH online course is approved by NJ LS Board. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L130M |
| CEU Course Title: FEMA's Flood Insurance Study Report (FIS) - Understanding and Utilizing This ResourceVT LS Board Approved Course |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: FEMA’s Flood Insurance Study Reports (FISs) are often consulted by people working in numerous professions and disciplines, and Flood Insurance Studies can be the “next step” after using a Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). You don’t have to be a hydrologist to benefit from the data available in the FIS. This course tutorial, in concert with its quiz, offers an opportunity to users of FIRMs (a.k.a. “Flood Maps”), to extend their investigations to include a review of the FIS. FIRMs can be understood by almost anybody, once the tutorial produced by FEMA is studied and FEMA’s terms have been learned. (FIRMs are the subject of another course prepared by this instructor, and that course is recommended for study prior to this course – unless you have a firm grasp of FIRMs already.) The tutorial on FISs, like the one on FIRMs, introduces many terms and abbreviations that often confuse a new user. The tutorial’s glossary is a great tool in this regard. Those seeking to identify a precise Base Flood Elevation for a property in a floodplain will find that the FIS allows a more precise solution that’s not available from the FIRM’s data alone. For the person who’s studied hydrology, the reports are quite detailed. But even the average land surveyor (someone like me) will easily master the uses of the FISs most suited to this profession. This course is recommended for land surveyors, engineers, planners, architects and anyone needing to make more precise determinations of Base Flood Elevations or who may need to (or wish to) better understand what’s behind FEMA’s flood mapping. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L135 |
| CEU Course Title: Adverse Possession: An Advanced Course for Professional Land Surveyors |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This is a three-hour course for professional land surveyors and civil engineers. Failure to recognize, or properly describe, adverse possession may create enormous liability for a professional. Boundary surveyors must be familiar with this doctrine, as retracement surveys are frequently complicated by claims of adverse possession. The appearance of surveyors in court is often triggered by issues of adverse possession, with attorneys relying heavily on surveyors as experts in what is a frequently difficult legal doctrine. A student learns why a survey of original property lines cannot, by itself, revive the rights to land lost in adverse possession. A student also learns why understanding the elements of adverse rights is critical. The course takes an in-depth look at this legally recognized way of taking title to property by physical occupation. The course examines why adverse possession is always a hostile act. In all states, possession must run for a statutory period, and the course examines these extremes, as well as noting that individual states can have varying statutory periods. The student learns that the adverse claimant, not the original owner, is charged with the burden of proof. This course also examines the effect of surveys on such claims. For instance, can an accurate survey by itself cure claims of adverse possession? Through examples and court citations, the course also discusses the doctrine of prescription and its relationship to adverse possession. Using an extensive hypothetical case, the course examines statutes of limitations, color of title, open and notorious possession, hostile possession, and a surveyor’s explicit duties to clients and courts. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L135F |
| CEU Course Title: Adverse Possession: An Advanced Course for Professional Land SurveyorsFL PLS Board Approved Course 8322 (General) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This is a three-hour course for professional land surveyors and civil engineers. Failure to recognize, or properly describe, adverse possession may create enormous liability for a professional. Boundary surveyors must be familiar with this doctrine, as retracement surveys are frequently complicated by claims of adverse possession. The appearance of surveyors in court is often triggered by issues of adverse possession, with attorneys relying heavily on surveyors as experts in what is a frequently difficult legal doctrine. A student learns why a survey of original property lines cannot, by itself, revive the rights to land lost in adverse possession. A student also learns why understanding the elements of adverse rights is critical. The course takes an in-depth look at this legally recognized way of taking title to property by physical occupation. The course examines why adverse possession is always a hostile act. In all states, possession must run for a statutory period, and the course examines these extremes, as well as noting that individual states can have varying statutory periods. The student learns that the adverse claimant, not the original owner, is charged with the burden of proof. This course also examines the effect of surveys on such claims. For instance, can an accurate survey by itself cure claims of adverse possession? Through examples and court citations, the course also discusses the doctrine of prescription and its relationship to adverse possession. Using an extensive hypothetical case, the course examines statutes of limitations, color of title, open and notorious possession, hostile possession, and a surveyor’s explicit duties to clients and courts. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L135G |
| CEU Course Title: Adverse Possession: An Advanced Course for Professional Land SurveyorsNY PLS |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This is a three-hour course for professional land surveyors and civil engineers. Failure to recognize, or properly describe, adverse possession may create enormous liability for a professional. Boundary surveyors must be familiar with this doctrine, as retracement surveys are frequently complicated by claims of adverse possession. The appearance of surveyors in court is often triggered by issues of adverse possession, with attorneys relying heavily on surveyors as experts in what is a frequently difficult legal doctrine. A student learns why a survey of original property lines cannot, by itself, revive the rights to land lost in adverse possession. A student also learns why understanding the elements of adverse rights is critical. The course takes an in-depth look at this legally recognized way of taking title to property by physical occupation. The course examines why adverse possession is always a hostile act. In all states, possession must run for a statutory period, and the course examines these extremes, as well as noting that individual states can have varying statutory periods. The student learns that the adverse claimant, not the original owner, is charged with the burden of proof. This course also examines the effect of surveys on such claims. For instance, can an accurate survey by itself cure claims of adverse possession? Through examples and court citations, the course also discusses the doctrine of prescription and its relationship to adverse possession. Using an extensive hypothetical case, the course examines statutes of limitations, color of title, open and notorious possession, hostile possession, and a surveyor’s explicit duties to clients and courts. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L135H |
| CEU Course Title: Adverse Possession: An Advanced Course for Professional Land SurveyorsTX PLS Board Accepted Course (FL PLS Board Approved Course 8322) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This is a three-hour course for professional land surveyors and civil engineers. Failure to recognize, or properly describe, adverse possession may create enormous liability for a professional. Boundary surveyors must be familiar with this doctrine, as retracement surveys are frequently complicated by claims of adverse possession. The appearance of surveyors in court is often triggered by issues of adverse possession, with attorneys relying heavily on surveyors as experts in what is a frequently difficult legal doctrine. A student learns why a survey of original property lines cannot, by itself, revive the rights to land lost in adverse possession. A student also learns why understanding the elements of adverse rights is critical. The course takes an in-depth look at this legally recognized way of taking title to property by physical occupation. The course examines why adverse possession is always a hostile act. In all states, possession must run for a statutory period, and the course examines these extremes, as well as noting that individual states can have varying statutory periods. The student learns that the adverse claimant, not the original owner, is charged with the burden of proof. This course also examines the effect of surveys on such claims. For instance, can an accurate survey by itself cure claims of adverse possession? Through examples and court citations, the course also discusses the doctrine of prescription and its relationship to adverse possession. Using an extensive hypothetical case, the course examines statutes of limitations, color of title, open and notorious possession, hostile possession, and a surveyor’s explicit duties to clients and courts. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L135J |
| CEU Course Title: Adverse Possession: An Advanced Course for Professional Land SurveyorsNJ PLS Board Approved Course |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1.5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1.5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.15 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1.5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $44.5 |
| PDH Course Description: This is a course for professional land surveyors and civil engineers. Failure to recognize, or properly describe, adverse possession may create enormous liability for a professional. Boundary surveyors must be familiar with this doctrine, as retracement surveys are frequently complicated by claims of adverse possession. The appearance of surveyors in court is often triggered by issues of adverse possession, with attorneys relying heavily on surveyors as experts in what is a frequently difficult legal doctrine. A student learns why a survey of original property lines cannot, by itself, revive the rights to land lost in adverse possession. A student also learns why understanding the elements of adverse rights is critical. The course takes an in-depth look at this legally recognized way of taking title to property by physical occupation. The course examines why adverse possession is always a hostile act. In all states, possession must run for a statutory period, and the course examines these extremes, as well as noting that individual states can have varying statutory periods. The student learns that the adverse claimant, not the original owner, is charged with the burden of proof. This course also examines the effect of surveys on such claims. For instance, can an accurate survey by itself cure claims of adverse possession? Through examples and court citations, the course also discusses the doctrine of prescription and its relationship to adverse possession. Using an extensive hypothetical case, the course examines statutes of limitations, color of title, open and notorious possession, hostile possession, and a surveyor’s explicit duties to clients and courts. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. This PDH online course is approved by NJ LS Board. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L135M |
| CEU Course Title: Adverse Possession: An Advanced Course for Professional Land SurveyorsVT LS Board Approved Course |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This is a three-hour course for professional land surveyors and civil engineers. Failure to recognize, or properly describe, adverse possession may create enormous liability for a professional. Boundary surveyors must be familiar with this doctrine, as retracement surveys are frequently complicated by claims of adverse possession. The appearance of surveyors in court is often triggered by issues of adverse possession, with attorneys relying heavily on surveyors as experts in what is a frequently difficult legal doctrine. A student learns why a survey of original property lines cannot, by itself, revive the rights to land lost in adverse possession. A student also learns why understanding the elements of adverse rights is critical. The course takes an in-depth look at this legally recognized way of taking title to property by physical occupation. The course examines why adverse possession is always a hostile act. In all states, possession must run for a statutory period, and the course examines these extremes, as well as noting that individual states can have varying statutory periods. The student learns that the adverse claimant, not the original owner, is charged with the burden of proof. This course also examines the effect of surveys on such claims. For instance, can an accurate survey by itself cure claims of adverse possession? Through examples and court citations, the course also discusses the doctrine of prescription and its relationship to adverse possession. Using an extensive hypothetical case, the course examines statutes of limitations, color of title, open and notorious possession, hostile possession, and a surveyor’s explicit duties to clients and courts. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L135T |
| CEU Course Title: Adverse Possession: An Advanced Course for Professional Land Surveyors (Timed & Monitored) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This is a three-hour course for professional land surveyors and civil engineers. Failure to recognize, or properly describe, adverse possession may create enormous liability for a professional. Boundary surveyors must be familiar with this doctrine, as retracement surveys are frequently complicated by claims of adverse possession. The appearance of surveyors in court is often triggered by issues of adverse possession, with attorneys relying heavily on surveyors as experts in what is a frequently difficult legal doctrine. A student learns why a survey of original property lines cannot, by itself, revive the rights to land lost in adverse possession. A student also learns why understanding the elements of adverse rights is critical. The course takes an in-depth look at this legally recognized way of taking title to property by physical occupation. The course examines why adverse possession is always a hostile act. In all states, possession must run for a statutory period, and the course examines these extremes, as well as noting that individual states can have varying statutory periods. The student learns that the adverse claimant, not the original owner, is charged with the burden of proof. This course also examines the effect of surveys on such claims. For instance, can an accurate survey by itself cure claims of adverse possession? Through examples and court citations, the course also discusses the doctrine of prescription and its relationship to adverse possession. Using an extensive hypothetical case, the course examines statutes of limitations, color of title, open and notorious possession, hostile possession, and a surveyor’s explicit duties to clients and courts. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L142 |
| CEU Course Title: Louisiana Minimum Standards for Property Boundary Surveys |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This course covers the Louisiana Minimum Standards for Property Boundary Surveys and Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys. The latter includes Table A - Optional Survey Responsibilities and Specifications and Accuracy Standards for ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L143 |
| CEU Course Title: Mississippi’s Standards of Practice for Surveying |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This course covers the Mississippi’s Standards of Practice for Surveying and Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys adopted by the American Land Title Association, American Congress on Surveying & Mapping and National Society of Professional Surveyors. The latter includes Table A - Optional Survey Responsibilities and Specifications and Accuracy Standards for ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L144 |
| CEU Course Title: Alabama Standards of Practice for Surveying |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: This course covers the Alabama Standards of Practice for Land Surveying and Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys. The latter includes Table A - Optional Survey Responsibilities and Specifications and Accuracy Standards for ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys. Additional reading materials from two other states and related links are also provided as reference.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L145 |
| CEU Course Title: GIS – Introduction and Sample Uses |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: This course, in concert with its quiz, offers an introduction to GIS (Geographic Information System) technology and sample applications, with the added benefit of introducing FEMA's new DFIRMs (Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps) – the digital product expanding on the paper FIRMs (Flood Insurance Rate Maps) so frequently referenced by surveyors, engineers, architects, land planners, regulators, realtors, developers and insurance professionals.
GIS is a natural for today's presentation and retrieval of the data and general information traditionally presented on paper FIRMs. Two sister courses created by your course author focus on understanding and using FEMA's FIRMs (a.k.a. “Flood Maps”) and Flood Insurance Studies (FISs). This course touches on both, but centers on the numerous benefits of GIS, presenting the basic principles, processes and terminology related to our expanding uses of GIS. This course is for the professional who wants to refresh or broaden his or her understanding of GIS and of FEMA's new DFIRM product. FEMA should be applauded for making learning easy through their well designed tutorials. I think you’ll enjoy the learning experience and find it profitable, as I myself did. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L145G |
| CEU Course Title: GIS – Introduction and Sample UsesNY PLS |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: This course, in concert with its quiz, offers an introduction to GIS (Geographic Information System) technology and sample applications, with the added benefit of introducing FEMA's new DFIRMs (Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps) – the digital product expanding on the paper FIRMs (Flood Insurance Rate Maps) so frequently referenced by surveyors, engineers, architects, land planners, regulators, realtors, developers and insurance professionals.
GIS is a natural for today's presentation and retrieval of the data and general information traditionally presented on paper FIRMs. Two sister courses created by your course author focus on understanding and using FEMA's FIRMs (a.k.a. “Flood Maps”) and Flood Insurance Studies (FISs). This course touches on both, but centers on the numerous benefits of GIS, presenting the basic principles, processes and terminology related to our expanding uses of GIS. This course is for the professional who wants to refresh or broaden his or her understanding of GIS and of FEMA's new DFIRM product. FEMA should be applauded for making learning easy through their well designed tutorials. I think you’ll enjoy the learning experience and find it profitable, as I myself did. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. This PDHonline course is approved by New York LS Board. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L146 |
| CEU Course Title: Survey Markers and Monumentation |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: This course presents engineers and land surveyors with established criteria and guidelines on monumentation installation and documentation for all types of surveys required during various stages of construction projects based on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Engineer Manual on Survey Markers and Monumemtation. This manual provides naming criteria, standard installation procedures, and associated surveying accuracies for horizontal and vertical control and boundary survey markers and monumentation for standard Corps monuments. It should be used as a guide in planning surveys and marker and/or monument installation and identification. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L146D |
| CEU Course Title: Survey Markers and MonumentationMO PLS Board Approved Course |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: This course presents engineers and land surveyors with established criteria and guidelines on monumentation installation and documentation for all types of surveys required during various stages of construction projects based on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Engineer Manual on Survey Markers and Monumemtation. This manual provides naming criteria, standard installation procedures, and associated surveying accuracies for horizontal and vertical control and boundary survey markers and monumentation for standard Corps monuments. It should be used as a guide in planning surveys and marker and/or monument installation and identification. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L146F |
| CEU Course Title: Survey Markers and MonumentationFL PLS Board Approved Course 7133 (General) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: This course presents engineers and land surveyors with established criteria and guidelines on monumentation installation and documentation for all types of surveys required during various stages of construction projects based on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Engineer Manual on Survey Markers and Monumemtation. This manual provides naming criteria, standard installation procedures, and associated surveying accuracies for horizontal and vertical control and boundary survey markers and monumentation for standard Corps monuments. It should be used as a guide in planning surveys and marker and/or monument installation and identification. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L146G |
| CEU Course Title: Survey Markers and MonumentationNY PLS |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: This course presents engineers and land surveyors with established criteria and guidelines on monumentation installation and documentation for all types of surveys required during various stages of construction projects based on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Engineer Manual on Survey Markers and Monumemtation. This manual provides naming criteria, standard installation procedures, and associated surveying accuracies for horizontal and vertical control and boundary survey markers and monumentation for standard Corps monuments. It should be used as a guide in planning surveys and marker and/or monument installation and identification. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. This PDH online course is approved by New York LS Board. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L146H |
| CEU Course Title: Survey Markers and MonumentationTX PLS Board Approved Course 755 / 112 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This course presents engineers and land surveyors with established criteria and guidelines on monumentation installation and documentation for all types of surveys required during various stages of construction projects based on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Engineer Manual on Survey Markers and Monumemtation. This manual provides naming criteria, standard installation procedures, and associated surveying accuracies for horizontal and vertical control and boundary survey markers and monumentation for standard Corps monuments. It should be used as a guide in planning surveys and marker and/or monument installation and identification. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L146J |
| CEU Course Title: Survey Markers and MonumentationNJ PLS Board Approved Course |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This course presents engineers and land surveyors with established criteria and guidelines on monumentation installation and documentation for all types of surveys required during various stages of construction projects based on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Engineer Manual on Survey Markers and Monumemtation. This manual provides naming criteria, standard installation procedures, and associated surveying accuracies for horizontal and vertical control and boundary survey markers and monumentation for standard Corps monuments. It should be used as a guide in planning surveys and marker and/or monument installation and identification. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L146M |
| CEU Course Title: Survey Markers and MonumentationVT LS Board Approved Course |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: This course presents engineers and land surveyors with established criteria and guidelines on monumentation installation and documentation for all types of surveys required during various stages of construction projects based on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Engineer Manual on Survey Markers and Monumemtation. This manual provides naming criteria, standard installation procedures, and associated surveying accuracies for horizontal and vertical control and boundary survey markers and monumentation for standard Corps monuments. It should be used as a guide in planning surveys and marker and/or monument installation and identification. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L146T |
| CEU Course Title: Survey Markers and Monumentation (Timed & Monitored) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: This course presents engineers and land surveyors with established criteria and guidelines on monumentation installation and documentation for all types of surveys required during various stages of construction projects based on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Engineer Manual on Survey Markers and Monumemtation. This manual provides naming criteria, standard installation procedures, and associated surveying accuracies for horizontal and vertical control and boundary survey markers and monumentation for standard Corps monuments. It should be used as a guide in planning surveys and marker and/or monument installation and identification. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L149V |
| CEU Course Title: Construction Layout - In-Depth Discussion (Video Course) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: Construction Layout is a specialized branch of the engineering/surveying profession's scope of services that's particularly trouble-prone. Horror stories abound: back-charges for items staked in error; urgent requests for layout that wreck your firm's scheduling; client dissatisfaction; the requirement for highly skilled, experienced personnel; challenging geometric computations from unfamiliar plans… Summarized from decades of diverse experience come practical horse-sense tips, specific procedures, and helpful instruction on how to navigate the maze of policies, procedures, relationships, proposals, contract negotiations and actual performance of this service – a professional activity with the potential to generate financial prosperity or catastrophic losses. True stories relating the instructor’s real-life experiences (some quite humbling) increase retention of the material presented. Topics available for presentation and discussion include: establishing and preserving necessary control points; layout techniques; required documentation, checking, and redundancy; selection, care and adjustment of equipment; report and sketch requirements; contract issues and considerations; payment schedules; bidding techniques; essential record keeping and CYA strategies; proposal writing, design/build team functions, safety, ethics, and more. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L149W |
| CEU Course Title: Construction Layout - In-Depth Discussion (Live Webinar)PE, PLS & RA; AIA HSW |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $440 |
| PDH Course Description: Construction Layout is a specialized branch of the engineering/surveying profession's scope of services that's particularly trouble-prone. Horror stories abound: back-charges for items staked in error; urgent requests for layout that wreck your firm's scheduling; client dissatisfaction; the requirement for highly skilled, experienced personnel; challenging geometric computations from unfamiliar plans… Summarized from decades of diverse experience come practical horse-sense tips, specific procedures, and helpful instruction on how to navigate the maze of policies, procedures, relationships, proposals, contract negotiations and actual performance of this service – a professional activity with the potential to generate financial prosperity or catastrophic losses. True stories relating the instructor’s real-life experiences (some quite humbling) increase retention of the material presented. Topics available for presentation and discussion include: establishing and preserving necessary control points; layout techniques; required documentation, checking, and redundancy; selection, care and adjustment of equipment; report and sketch requirements; contract issues and considerations; payment schedules; bidding techniques; essential record keeping and CYA strategies; proposal writing, design/build team functions, safety, ethics, and more. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. All quiz questions are reviewed during the webinar. You are guaranteed to pass this quiz. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L151 |
| CEU Course Title: American Land Surveying, an Essential History: The Profession of Frontiersmen, Philosophers & Presidents |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: American Land Surveying examines the grand and sometimes tumultuous history of land surveying from its earliest days to its current status as a highly respected profession. The course surveys a period from the 1630s to today—more than 360 years.
From its earliest days, bold personalities were attracted to the work and famous men toiled in the field. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Daniel Boone, Abraham Lincoln and Henry David Thoreau all worked as surveyors, often serving crucial roles in their local communities as the creators of boundaries and lease holdings. Theirs were often the original footsteps, which surveyors for generations afterward retrace. The course reviews ancient and pre-American colony surveys. It assesses Colonial and Public Land System surveys–how and why they developed into the complex systems that they are today. In addition to discussing famous personalities from the 18th and 19th centuries, the course reviews early surveying instruments, early surveying texts, metes and bounds descriptions and forms of monumentation. The expansion of federal and state surveyor regulations is discussed, as well as the movement within the profession in the 20th century to recognize the differences between surveys by civil engineers and surveys by boundary surveyors. An overview is also provided of land surveying university programs, state licensure and the on-going discussion about the nomenclature of a Registered Land Surveyor (R.L.S.) versus a Professional Land Surveyor (P.L.S.). The role of accreditation by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES), national exams, continuing education, national surveying organizations and state boards of surveying is discussed. This American history is essential to the understanding of the tradition and rich heritage that underlies the profession of land surveying today. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L151F |
| CEU Course Title: American Land Surveying, an Essential History: The Profession of Frontiersmen, Philosophers & PresidentsFL PLS Board Approved Course 8323 (General) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: American Land Surveying examines the grand and sometimes tumultuous history of land surveying from its earliest days to its current status as a highly respected profession. The course surveys a period from the 1630s to today—more than 360 years.
From its earliest days, bold personalities were attracted to the work and famous men toiled in the field. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Daniel Boone, Abraham Lincoln and Henry David Thoreau all worked as surveyors, often serving crucial roles in their local communities as the creators of boundaries and lease holdings. Theirs were often the original footsteps, which surveyors for generations afterward retrace. The course reviews ancient and pre-American colony surveys. It assesses Colonial and Public Land System surveys–how and why they developed into the complex systems that they are today. In addition to discussing famous personalities from the 18th and 19th centuries, the course reviews early surveying instruments, early surveying texts, metes and bounds descriptions and forms of monumentation. The expansion of federal and state surveyor regulations is discussed, as well as the movement within the profession in the 20th century to recognize the differences between surveys by civil engineers and surveys by boundary surveyors. An overview is also provided of land surveying university programs, state licensure and the on-going discussion about the nomenclature of a Registered Land Surveyor (R.L.S.) versus a Professional Land Surveyor (P.L.S.). The role of accreditation by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES), national exams, continuing education, national surveying organizations and state boards of surveying is discussed. This American history is essential to the understanding of the tradition and rich heritage that underlies the profession of land surveying today. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L151G |
| CEU Course Title: American Land Surveying, an Essential History: The Profession of Frontiersmen, Philosophers & PresidentsNY PLS |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: American Land Surveying examines the grand and sometimes tumultuous history of land surveying from its earliest days to its current status as a highly respected profession. The course surveys a period from the 1630s to today—more than 360 years.
From its earliest days, bold personalities were attracted to the work and famous men toiled in the field. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Daniel Boone, Abraham Lincoln and Henry David Thoreau all worked as surveyors, often serving crucial roles in their local communities as the creators of boundaries and lease holdings. Theirs were often the original footsteps, which surveyors for generations afterward retrace. The course reviews ancient and pre-American colony surveys. It assesses Colonial and Public Land System surveys–how and why they developed into the complex systems that they are today. In addition to discussing famous personalities from the 18th and 19th centuries, the course reviews early surveying instruments, early surveying texts, metes and bounds descriptions and forms of monumentation. The expansion of federal and state surveyor regulations is discussed, as well as the movement within the profession in the 20th century to recognize the differences between surveys by civil engineers and surveys by boundary surveyors. An overview is also provided of land surveying university programs, state licensure and the on-going discussion about the nomenclature of a Registered Land Surveyor (R.L.S.) versus a Professional Land Surveyor (P.L.S.). The role of accreditation by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES), national exams, continuing education, national surveying organizations and state boards of surveying is discussed. This American history is essential to the understanding of the tradition and rich heritage that underlies the profession of land surveying today. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L151H |
| CEU Course Title: American Land Surveying, an Essential History: The Profession of Frontiersmen, Philosophers & PresidentsTX PLS Board Accepted Course (FL PLS Board Approved Course 8323) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: American Land Surveying examines the grand and sometimes tumultuous history of land surveying from its earliest days to its current status as a highly respected profession. The course surveys a period from the 1630s to today—more than 360 years.
From its earliest days, bold personalities were attracted to the work and famous men toiled in the field. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Daniel Boone, Abraham Lincoln and Henry David Thoreau all worked as surveyors, often serving crucial roles in their local communities as the creators of boundaries and lease holdings. Theirs were often the original footsteps, which surveyors for generations afterward retrace. The course reviews ancient and pre-American colony surveys. It assesses Colonial and Public Land System surveys–how and why they developed into the complex systems that they are today. In addition to discussing famous personalities from the 18th and 19th centuries, the course reviews early surveying instruments, early surveying texts, metes and bounds descriptions and forms of monumentation. The expansion of federal and state surveyor regulations is discussed, as well as the movement within the profession in the 20th century to recognize the differences between surveys by civil engineers and surveys by boundary surveyors. An overview is also provided of land surveying university programs, state licensure and the on-going discussion about the nomenclature of a Registered Land Surveyor (R.L.S.) versus a Professional Land Surveyor (P.L.S.). The role of accreditation by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES), national exams, continuing education, national surveying organizations and state boards of surveying is discussed. This American history is essential to the understanding of the tradition and rich heritage that underlies the profession of land surveying today. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L151J |
| CEU Course Title: American Land Surveying, an Essential History: The Profession of Frontiersmen, Philosophers & PresidentsNJ PLS Board Approved Course |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: American Land Surveying examines the grand and sometimes tumultuous history of land surveying from its earliest days to its current status as a highly respected profession. The course surveys a period from the 1630s to today—more than 360 years.
From its earliest days, bold personalities were attracted to the work and famous men toiled in the field. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Daniel Boone, Abraham Lincoln and Henry David Thoreau all worked as surveyors, often serving crucial roles in their local communities as the creators of boundaries and lease holdings. Theirs were often the original footsteps, which surveyors for generations afterward retrace. The course reviews ancient and pre-American colony surveys. It assesses Colonial and Public Land System surveys–how and why they developed into the complex systems that they are today. In addition to discussing famous personalities from the 18th and 19th centuries, the course reviews early surveying instruments, early surveying texts, metes and bounds descriptions and forms of monumentation. The expansion of federal and state surveyor regulations is discussed, as well as the movement within the profession in the 20th century to recognize the differences between surveys by civil engineers and surveys by boundary surveyors. An overview is also provided of land surveying university programs, state licensure and the on-going discussion about the nomenclature of a Registered Land Surveyor (R.L.S.) versus a Professional Land Surveyor (P.L.S.). The role of accreditation by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES), national exams, continuing education, national surveying organizations and state boards of surveying is discussed. This American history is essential to the understanding of the tradition and rich heritage that underlies the profession of land surveying today. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L151T |
| CEU Course Title: American Land Surveying, an Essential History: The Profession of Frontiersmen, Philosophers & Presidents (Timed & Monitored) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: American Land Surveying examines the grand and sometimes tumultuous history of land surveying from its earliest days to its current status as a highly respected profession. The course surveys a period from the 1630s to today—more than 360 years.
From its earliest days, bold personalities were attracted to the work and famous men toiled in the field. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Daniel Boone, Abraham Lincoln and Henry David Thoreau all worked as surveyors, often serving crucial roles in their local communities as the creators of boundaries and lease holdings. Theirs were often the original footsteps, which surveyors for generations afterward retrace. The course reviews ancient and pre-American colony surveys. It assesses Colonial and Public Land System surveys–how and why they developed into the complex systems that they are today. In addition to discussing famous personalities from the 18th and 19th centuries, the course reviews early surveying instruments, early surveying texts, metes and bounds descriptions and forms of monumentation. The expansion of federal and state surveyor regulations is discussed, as well as the movement within the profession in the 20th century to recognize the differences between surveys by civil engineers and surveys by boundary surveyors. An overview is also provided of land surveying university programs, state licensure and the on-going discussion about the nomenclature of a Registered Land Surveyor (R.L.S.) versus a Professional Land Surveyor (P.L.S.). The role of accreditation by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES), national exams, continuing education, national surveying organizations and state boards of surveying is discussed. This American history is essential to the understanding of the tradition and rich heritage that underlies the profession of land surveying today. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L152 |
| CEU Course Title: Boundary Monuments: Artificial and Natural Markers |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Boundary Monuments: Artificial and Natural Markers is the only available course that specifically examines the monuments that surveyors commonly use and/or encounter in their boundary practice. The course is a thorough discussion of historic monuments and contemporary markers used for horizontal control.
Specifically, it will help today’s surveyor identify property markers as well as assess the permanence of various monuments. The course emphasizes an often forgotten truism that every early surveyor knew: Permanence and visibility of corners always trump accuracy. This “take away” message is one that modern surveyors should note, because their over-dependence on electronic equipment and fealty to property legal descriptions often blinds them to the forensic research necessary for correct boundary surveys. In other words, locating the correct corner is always more critical than a mathematically perfect survey. Land surveying has a rich—and sometimes quirky—history of using monuments that were particular to a given region. Surveyors used what was available and what was peer-recognized. Accepted monuments varied from wood stakes to iron pipes to wheelbarrow axles. Natural monuments, on the other hand, were invariably physical features found in the region—creek centerlines, riverbanks, rock outcrops, trees or abrupt changes in topography. These, too, varied by region, with outcrop tops, for instance, commonly used in New England. In areas like the Midwest, lake edges were frequently used. Accordingly, the course is divided into two sections that focus on these legally recognized types of monumentation. Heavily illustrated, it lists and discusses each commonly encountered type of monument. The ideal, modern moment is discussed, as well as why it is seldom used. Students are then tested for their understanding of these basic differences. Boundary Monuments: Artificial and Natural Markers is an essential review for both new and experienced boundary professionals. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L152F |
| CEU Course Title: Boundary Monuments: Artificial and Natural MarkersFL PLS Board Approved Course 8324 (General) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Boundary Monuments: Artificial and Natural Markers is the only available course that specifically examines the monuments that surveyors commonly use and/or encounter in their boundary practice. The course is a thorough discussion of historic monuments and contemporary markers used for horizontal control.
Specifically, it will help today’s surveyor identify property markers as well as assess the permanence of various monuments. The course emphasizes an often forgotten truism that every early surveyor knew: Permanence and visibility of corners always trump accuracy. This “take away” message is one that modern surveyors should note, because their over-dependence on electronic equipment and fealty to property legal descriptions often blinds them to the forensic research necessary for correct boundary surveys. In other words, locating the correct corner is always more critical than a mathematically perfect survey. Land surveying has a rich—and sometimes quirky—history of using monuments that were particular to a given region. Surveyors used what was available and what was peer-recognized. Accepted monuments varied from wood stakes to iron pipes to wheelbarrow axles. Natural monuments, on the other hand, were invariably physical features found in the region—creek centerlines, riverbanks, rock outcrops, trees or abrupt changes in topography. These, too, varied by region, with outcrop tops, for instance, commonly used in New England. In areas like the Midwest, lake edges were frequently used. Accordingly, the course is divided into two sections that focus on these legally recognized types of monumentation. Heavily illustrated, it lists and discusses each commonly encountered type of monument. The ideal, modern moment is discussed, as well as why it is seldom used. Students are then tested for their understanding of these basic differences. Boundary Monuments: Artificial and Natural Markers is an essential review for both new and experienced boundary professionals. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L152G |
| CEU Course Title: Boundary Monuments: Artificial and Natural MarkersNY PLS |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Boundary Monuments: Artificial and Natural Markers is the only available course that specifically examines the monuments that surveyors commonly use and/or encounter in their boundary practice. The course is a thorough discussion of historic monuments and contemporary markers used for horizontal control.
Specifically, it will help today’s surveyor identify property markers as well as assess the permanence of various monuments. The course emphasizes an often forgotten truism that every early surveyor knew: Permanence and visibility of corners always trump accuracy. This “take away” message is one that modern surveyors should note, because their over-dependence on electronic equipment and fealty to property legal descriptions often blinds them to the forensic research necessary for correct boundary surveys. In other words, locating the correct corner is always more critical than a mathematically perfect survey. Land surveying has a rich—and sometimes quirky—history of using monuments that were particular to a given region. Surveyors used what was available and what was peer-recognized. Accepted monuments varied from wood stakes to iron pipes to wheelbarrow axles. Natural monuments, on the other hand, were invariably physical features found in the region—creek centerlines, riverbanks, rock outcrops, trees or abrupt changes in topography. These, too, varied by region, with outcrop tops, for instance, commonly used in New England. In areas like the Midwest, lake edges were frequently used. Accordingly, the course is divided into two sections that focus on these legally recognized types of monumentation. Heavily illustrated, it lists and discusses each commonly encountered type of monument. The ideal, modern moment is discussed, as well as why it is seldom used. Students are then tested for their understanding of these basic differences. Boundary Monuments: Artificial and Natural Markers is an essential review for both new and experienced boundary professionals. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L152H |
| CEU Course Title: Boundary Monuments: Artificial and Natural MarkersTX PLS Board Accepted Course (FL PLS Board Approved Course 8324) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Boundary Monuments: Artificial and Natural Markers is the only available course that specifically examines the monuments that surveyors commonly use and/or encounter in their boundary practice. The course is a thorough discussion of historic monuments and contemporary markers used for horizontal control.
Specifically, it will help today’s surveyor identify property markers as well as assess the permanence of various monuments. The course emphasizes an often forgotten truism that every early surveyor knew: Permanence and visibility of corners always trump accuracy. This “take away� message is one that modern surveyors should note, because their over-dependence on electronic equipment and fealty to property legal descriptions often blinds them to the forensic research necessary for correct boundary surveys. In other words, locating the correct corner is always more critical than a mathematically perfect survey. Land surveying has a rich—and sometimes quirky—history of using monuments that were particular to a given region. Surveyors used what was available and what was peer-recognized. Accepted monuments varied from wood stakes to iron pipes to wheelbarrow axles. Natural monuments, on the other hand, were invariably physical features found in the region—creek centerlines, riverbanks, rock outcrops, trees or abrupt changes in topography. These, too, varied by region, with outcrop tops, for instance, commonly used in New England. In areas like the Midwest, lake edges were frequently used. Accordingly, the course is divided into two sections that focus on these legally recognized types of monumentation. Heavily illustrated, it lists and discusses each commonly encountered type of monument. The ideal, modern moment is discussed, as well as why it is seldom used. Students are then tested for their understanding of these basic differences. Boundary Monuments: Artificial and Natural Markers is an essential review for both new and experienced boundary professionals. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L152J |
| CEU Course Title: Boundary Monuments: Artificial and Natural MarkersNJ PLS Board Approved Course |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29.5 |
| PDH Course Description: Boundary Monuments: Artificial and Natural Markers is the only available course that specifically examines the monuments that surveyors commonly use and/or encounter in their boundary practice. The course is a thorough discussion of historic monuments and contemporary markers used for horizontal control.
Specifically, it will help today’s surveyor identify property markers as well as assess the permanence of various monuments. The course emphasizes an often forgotten truism that every early surveyor knew: Permanence and visibility of corners always trump accuracy. This “take away” message is one that modern surveyors should note, because their over-dependence on electronic equipment and fealty to property legal descriptions often blinds them to the forensic research necessary for correct boundary surveys. In other words, locating the correct corner is always more critical than a mathematically perfect survey. Land surveying has a rich—and sometimes quirky—history of using monuments that were particular to a given region. Surveyors used what was available and what was peer-recognized. Accepted monuments varied from wood stakes to iron pipes to wheelbarrow axles. Natural monuments, on the other hand, were invariably physical features found in the region—creek centerlines, riverbanks, rock outcrops, trees or abrupt changes in topography. These, too, varied by region, with outcrop tops, for instance, commonly used in New England. In areas like the Midwest, lake edges were frequently used. Accordingly, the course is divided into two sections that focus on these legally recognized types of monumentation. Heavily illustrated, it lists and discusses each commonly encountered type of monument. The ideal, modern moment is discussed, as well as why it is seldom used. Students are then tested for their understanding of these basic differences. Boundary Monuments: Artificial and Natural Markers is an essential review for both new and experienced boundary professionals. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L153 |
| CEU Course Title: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) - Hardware and software in GIS |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: This course is the first course of a series of courses. This course presents the study of the fundamentals of the hardware and software considerations in a Geographic Information System (GIS). Before users can attempt to use GIS, they must understand that the choice of the hardware and software is important and will affect the final intended GIS application. This course presents the basics of hardware and software that will help in the suitable choice for the intended GIS application.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L153G |
| CEU Course Title: Geographic Information Systems (GIS)–Hardware and software in GISNY PLS |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: This course is the first course of a series of courses. This course presents the study of the fundamentals of the hardware and software considerations in a Geographic Information System (GIS). Before users can attempt to use GIS, they must understand that the choice of the hardware and software is important and will affect the final intended GIS application. This course presents the basics of hardware and software that will help in the suitable choice for the intended GIS application.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. This PDH online course is approved by New York LS Board. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L154 |
| CEU Course Title: Data in GIS |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: This course is the second course of a series of GIS courses. The understanding from this course goes together with the other courses of this series of GIS courses. This course presents a study of the data used in a Geographic Information System (GIS). Application developers of GIS must have a good understanding of data used in GIS because the data cost in any GIS application is typically 80% of the application cost. This course presents the basics of data used in GIS as they are related to the intended GIS application. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end of each of the five lectures, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L154G |
| CEU Course Title: Data in GISNY PLS |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: This course is the second course of a series of GIS courses. The understanding from this course goes together with the other courses of this series of GIS courses. This course presents a study of the data used in a Geographic Information System (GIS). Application developers of GIS must have a good understanding of data used in GIS because the data cost in any GIS application is typically 80% of the application cost. This course presents the basics of data used in GIS as they are related to the intended GIS application. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end of each of the five lectures, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.
This PDH online course is approved by New York LS Board. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L155 |
| CEU Course Title: Data Models and Data processing in GIS |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: This course is the third course of a series of GIS courses. The understanding from this course goes together with the other courses in the series of GIS courses. This course presents a study of the data models, data structures, data management, and data processing adopted in a Geographic Information System (GIS). The course describes the importance of having data in the format that is suitable for the intended GIS application. In addition there is the need to model the phenomena being mapped. The course presents the various database models adopted over the years. The various levels of data modeling are explained and the importance of having a model is identified. The course describes the two types of data structures: vector and raster. Their characteristics, creation methods, and storage methods are identified. In the concluding lecture of this course are presented some of the typical analyzing capabilities of all GIS software.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end of each of the five lectures, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course material. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L155G |
| CEU Course Title: Data Models and Data processing in GISNY PLS |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: This course is the third course of a series of GIS courses. The understanding from this course goes together with the other courses in the series of GIS courses. This course presents a study of the data models, data structures, data management, and data processing adopted in a Geographic Information System (GIS). The course describes the importance of having data in the format that is suitable for the intended GIS application. In addition there is the need to model the phenomena being mapped. The course presents the various database models adopted over the years. The various levels of data modeling are explained and the importance of having a model is identified. The course describes the two types of data structures: vector and raster. Their characteristics, creation methods, and storage methods are identified. In the concluding lecture of this course are presented some of the typical analyzing capabilities of all GIS software.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end of each of the five lectures, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course material. This PDH online course is approved by New York LS Board. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L156 |
| CEU Course Title: ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys (2011 revision) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: Written in a casual style, this 8-hour course provides instruction and discussion on the 2011 Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys along with Table A – Optional Survey Responsibilities and Specifications. It also discusses changes made from the 2005 version of the ALTA Survey Standards to the current 2011 requirements, effective beginning February 23, 2011. These 2011 Standards were jointly adopted by the American Land Title Association (ALTA) and the National Society of Professional Surveyors, Inc. (NSPS).
Your greatest benefit is realized through studying the 2011 requirements along with the author’s course content. A comprehensive Checklist included with the course material provides a valuable aid when actually performing an ALTA survey – improving quality control and bringing to remembrance the many requirements of the standards. The required multiple-choice quiz is designed to aid retention of the material presented through this course. This course benefits not only surveyors but also engineers or architects who oversee the surveying divisions of multi-discipline firms. It is also invaluable for everyone who orders or reviews ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L156F |
| CEU Course Title: ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys (2011 revision)FL PLS Board Approved Course 8239 (General) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: Written in a casual style, this 8-hour course provides instruction and discussion on the 2011 Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys along with Table A – Optional Survey Responsibilities and Specifications. It also discusses changes made from the 2005 version of the ALTA Survey Standards to the current 2011 requirements, effective beginning February 23, 2011. These 2011 Standards were jointly adopted by the American Land Title Association (ALTA) and the National Society of Professional Surveyors, Inc. (NSPS).
Your greatest benefit is realized through studying the 2011 requirements along with the author’s course content. A comprehensive Checklist included with the course material provides a valuable aid when actually performing an ALTA survey – improving quality control and bringing to remembrance the many requirements of the standards. The required multiple-choice quiz is designed to aid retention of the material presented through this course. This course benefits not only surveyors but also engineers or architects who oversee the surveying divisions of multi-discipline firms. It is also invaluable for everyone who orders or reviews ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L156G |
| CEU Course Title: ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys (2011 revision)NY PLS |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: Written in a casual style, this 8-hour course provides instruction and discussion on the 2011 Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys along with Table A – Optional Survey Responsibilities and Specifications. It also discusses changes made from the 2005 version of the ALTA Survey Standards to the current 2011 requirements, effective beginning February 23, 2011. These 2011 Standards were jointly adopted by the American Land Title Association (ALTA) and the National Society of Professional Surveyors, Inc. (NSPS).
Your greatest benefit is realized through studying the 2011 requirements along with the author’s course content. A comprehensive Checklist included with the course material provides a valuable aid when actually performing an ALTA survey – improving quality control and bringing to remembrance the many requirements of the standards. The required multiple-choice quiz is designed to aid retention of the material presented through this course. This course benefits not only surveyors but also engineers or architects who oversee the surveying divisions of multi-discipline firms. It is also invaluable for everyone who orders or reviews ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L156H |
| CEU Course Title: ALTA/ACSM Land Title SurveysTX PLS Board Approved Course 759 / 112 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Written in a casual style, this 4-hour course provides instruction and discussion on the 2011 Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys along with Table A – Optional Survey Responsibilities and Specifications. It also discusses changes made from the 2005 version of the ALTA Survey Standards to the current 2011 requirements, effective beginning February 23, 2011. These 2011 Standards were jointly adopted by the American Land Title Association (ALTA) and the National Society of Professional Surveyors, Inc. (NSPS).
Your greatest benefit is realized through studying the 2011 requirements along with the author’s course content. A comprehensive Checklist included with the course material provides a valuable aid when actually performing an ALTA survey – improving quality control and bringing to remembrance the many requirements of the standards. The required multiple-choice quiz is designed to aid retention of the material presented through this course. This course benefits not only surveyors but also engineers or architects who oversee the surveying divisions of multi-discipline firms. It is also invaluable for everyone who orders or reviews ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L156J |
| CEU Course Title: ALTA/ACSM Land Title SurveysNJ PLS Board Approved Course |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Written in a casual style, this 4-hour course provides instruction and discussion on the 2011 Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys along with Table A – Optional Survey Responsibilities and Specifications. It also discusses changes made from the 2005 version of the ALTA Survey Standards to the current 2011 requirements, effective beginning February 23, 2011. These 2011 Standards were jointly adopted by the American Land Title Association (ALTA) and the National Society of Professional Surveyors, Inc. (NSPS).
Your greatest benefit is realized through studying the 2011 requirements along with the author’s course content. A comprehensive Checklist included with the course material provides a valuable aid when actually performing an ALTA survey – improving quality control and bringing to remembrance the many requirements of the standards. The required multiple-choice quiz is designed to aid retention of the material presented through this course. This course benefits not only surveyors but also engineers or architects who oversee the surveying divisions of multi-discipline firms. It is also invaluable for everyone who orders or reviews ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L156T |
| CEU Course Title: ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys (2011 revision) (Timed & Monitored) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: Written in a casual style, this 8-hour course provides instruction and discussion on the 2011 Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys along with Table A – Optional Survey Responsibilities and Specifications. It also discusses changes made from the 2005 version of the ALTA Survey Standards to the current 2011 requirements, effective beginning February 23, 2011. These 2011 Standards were jointly adopted by the American Land Title Association (ALTA) and the National Society of Professional Surveyors, Inc. (NSPS).
Your greatest benefit is realized through studying the 2011 requirements along with the author’s course content. A comprehensive Checklist included with the course material provides a valuable aid when actually performing an ALTA survey – improving quality control and bringing to remembrance the many requirements of the standards. The required multiple-choice quiz is designed to aid retention of the material presented through this course. This course benefits not only surveyors but also engineers or architects who oversee the surveying divisions of multi-discipline firms. It is also invaluable for everyone who orders or reviews ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L164 |
| CEU Course Title: Land Surveying Standards and Procedures Manual (Part 1 of 2) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: This course serves to reinforce or to introduce engineers, surveyors and their staff to the requirements of New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) surveying projects. This material benefits professional engineers who oversee surveying activities in multidiscipline firms as well as professional land surveyors and their staff. Throughout this course, you will study the publication titled, New York State Department of Transportation Land Surveying Standards and Procedures Manual, Chapters 1-9. The Manual covers varied topics too numerous to mention in this introduction, addressing both technical and practical matters of benefit to all professionals, not just those participating in NYSDOT activities. Links to several additional documents are provided in the Manual as well. NYSDOT Standards provides valuable general guidelines and data, even for surveyors and engineers who do not participate with specific DOT projects. The Manual is carefully worded, well organized and thoughtfully constructed. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L164G |
| CEU Course Title: Land Surveying Standards and Procedures Manual (Part 1 of 2)NY PLS |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: This course serves to reinforce or to introduce engineers, surveyors and their staff to the requirements of New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) surveying projects. This material benefits professional engineers who oversee surveying activities in multidiscipline firms as well as professional land surveyors and their staff. Throughout this course, you will study the publication titled, New York State Department of Transportation Land Surveying Standards and Procedures Manual, Chapters 1-9. The Manual covers varied topics too numerous to mention in this introduction, addressing both technical and practical matters of benefit to all professionals, not just those participating in NYSDOT activities. Links to several additional documents are provided in the Manual as well. NYSDOT Standards provides valuable general guidelines and data, even for surveyors and engineers who do not participate with specific DOT projects. The Manual is carefully worded, well organized and thoughtfully constructed. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L164T |
| CEU Course Title: Land Surveying Standards and Procedures Manual (Part 1 of 2) (Timed & Monitored) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: This course serves to reinforce or to introduce engineers, surveyors and their staff to the requirements of New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) surveying projects. This material benefits professional engineers who oversee surveying activities in multidiscipline firms as well as professional land surveyors and their staff. Throughout this course, you will study the publication titled, New York State Department of Transportation Land Surveying Standards and Procedures Manual, Chapters 1-9. The Manual covers varied topics too numerous to mention in this introduction, addressing both technical and practical matters of benefit to all professionals, not just those participating in NYSDOT activities. Links to several additional documents are provided in the Manual as well. NYSDOT Standards provides valuable general guidelines and data, even for surveyors and engineers who do not participate with specific DOT projects. The Manual is carefully worded, well organized and thoughtfully constructed. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L165 |
| CEU Course Title: Land Surveying Standards and Procedures Manual (Part 2 of 2) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: The heart of this course is the publication titled, New York State Department of Transportation Land Surveying Standards and Procedures Manual. Links to additional references are provided within the Manual. Topics within the Manual cover both technical and practical matters of interest to all surveyors and related professionals, not just to those participating in NYSDOT survey activities. NYSDOT Standards provide valuable general guidelines and data. The Manual is carefully worded, well organized and thoughtfully constructed. The generously wide spectrum of covered material will benefit those surveyors who perform many types of surveys for varied purposes using numerous technologies. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L165G |
| CEU Course Title: Land Surveying Standards and Procedures Manual (Part 2 of 2)NY PLS |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: The heart of this course is the publication titled, New York State Department of Transportation Land Surveying Standards and Procedures Manual. Links to additional references are provided within the Manual. Topics within the Manual cover both technical and practical matters of interest to all surveyors and related professionals, not just to those participating in NYSDOT survey activities. NYSDOT Standards provide valuable general guidelines and data. The Manual is carefully worded, well organized and thoughtfully constructed. The generously wide spectrum of covered material will benefit those surveyors who perform many types of surveys for varied purposes using numerous technologies. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L165T |
| CEU Course Title: Land Surveying Standards and Procedures Manual (Part 2 of 2) (Timed & Monitored) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: The heart of this course is the publication titled, New York State Department of Transportation Land Surveying Standards and Procedures Manual. Links to additional references are provided within the Manual. Topics within the Manual cover both technical and practical matters of interest to all surveyors and related professionals, not just to those participating in NYSDOT survey activities. NYSDOT Standards provide valuable general guidelines and data. The Manual is carefully worded, well organized and thoughtfully constructed. The generously wide spectrum of covered material will benefit those surveyors who perform many types of surveys for varied purposes using numerous technologies. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L166W |
| CEU Course Title: Global Positioning System (Live Webinar)PE, PLS, RA |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $220 |
| PDH Course Description: A Global Positioning System (GPS) is a space-based radio-navigation system. GPS provides users with accurate information about their position and velocity, as well as the time, anywhere in the world and in all weather conditions. This course provides an in-depth overview of the Global Positioning System and covers the growth of the GPS concept. Included in the course is a description of the NAVSTAR constellation and the various types of augmented GPS systems. Basic GPS components are covered, including satellites, ground stations, antennas and receivers. Various GPS applications in transportation, oil and gas exploration, mapping, surveying and communications are examined. International GPS systems such as Galileo and GLONASS are also discussed. The course concludes with a brief review on the future of GPS and ongoing developments in GPS technology. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L167 |
| CEU Course Title: A Surveyor's Guide to the FEMA NFIP Elevation Certificate |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This two hour online course discusses the elevation certification (EC) requirements for the National Flood Insurance Program. This web-based training module is designed to help Surveyors, Engineers, and Architects complete the FEMA NFIP elevation certification correctly. This certification can only be performed by professionals who are authorized by law to do so. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L169J |
| CEU Course Title: Land Boundary Surveys INJ PLS Board Approved Course |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $74.5 |
| PDH Course Description: The law in most jurisdictions has recognized a qualified surveyor as being entitled to both recognition and responsibility. The surveyor’s client employs him because the surveyor has skills upon which the client is entitled to rely. Probably, the least of these skills is the surveyor’s ability as an expert measurer. Among his skills that are considerably more significant are tracing the footsteps of the original surveyor; his qualifications as an expert witness, his facility at finding the proper location of a boundary, in other words, his knowledge and, most important, his judgment. It is these qualities that are the foundation on which a degree of trust in the surveyor by the public and recognition by courts of law can be built. This course is intended to be useful to surveyors who conduct land boundary surveying. It covers both technical and legal aspects of the land boundary surveys. A multiple-choice quiz is provided at the end of the course, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. This PDH online course is approved by NJ LS Board. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L170J |
| CEU Course Title: Land Boundary Surveys IINJ PLS Board Approved Course |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29.5 |
| PDH Course Description: It is fair to say that the body of common law is more comprehensive than statute law, it covers more ground. Therefore it is probable that a practicing surveyor will find more frequent recourse to common law. Unfortunately common law is not as conveniently documented, as is statute law. Luckily it is comprised of the principles established from cases that have been submitted by parties to legal actions so one way to discover their element is to study those cases. It is often through them that principles currently in force have been built. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. This PDH online course is approved by NJ LS Board. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L171J |
| CEU Course Title: CoordinatesNJ PLS Board Approved Course |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $99.5 |
| PDH Course Description: This course discusses the processes and procedures involved in handling coordinates in surveying, mapping and GIS. Since most, if not all, of these processes and procedures are now computerized the need for understanding them is not always immediately apparent. However, without that understanding the user can be led astray, quickly and disastrously by the same computer programs that make coordinate manipulation so automatic. Incorrect coordinates can, at a stroke, dramatically erode confidence in an entire body of work. The development of GPS and the almost universal use of this utility also brings and understanding of coordinates to the fore. When GPS is used as a measurement system it is not possible to avoid geodetic considerations. This course not only provides the foundation of basic geodesy, it also explains how those ideas are pertinent to everyday work. There is no complex mathematics in this course. The relationships that are incorporated for the illustration of the ideas discussed. Those ideas, those concepts, are the heart of the course. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. This PDH online course is approved by NJ LS Board. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L172J |
| CEU Course Title: GPS ModernizationNJ PLS Board Approved Course |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29.5 |
| PDH Course Description: It is not an overstatement to say that GPS is a part of the foundation of the U.S. economy. GPS is a $16 billion dollar industry. The system cannot and does not remain static. Do you use the computer you bought 15 years ago? Your system has been upgraded, and so must GPS. This course is about the modernization of the GPS system that is underway right now. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. This PDH online course is approved by NJ LS Board. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: L175J |
| CEU Course Title: GPS SurveyingNJ PLS Board Approved Course |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149.5 |
| PDH Course Description: This course is intended to be useful to surveyors who venture into GPS surveying. I hope it is also helpful to engineers and others for whom GPS may not be a primary tool, but find themselves in need of some additional understanding of the technology.
The breadth of knowledge required for modern surveying is increasing all the time and today it almost certainly includes GPS. Surveyors have been there from the very beginning of the Global Positioning System, and that is getting to be more than twenty years ago. Today, the system developed by the Department of Defense with military applications in mind is attracting users from every imaginable discipline, but it is still surveyors out there pushing its limits. Like most computerized equipment, the prices of GPS receivers are going down, just as their capabilities improve. With the full constellation of satellites in place, the convenience of using GPS has never been better. It has truly become a 24-hour worldwide system. And it can be applied to a wide range of real life every-day field work with good results. The potential of GPS has always been great, but potential is now reality. Still, getting full advantage from GPS takes some doing. For example, it isn't hard to operate a GPS receiver, matter of fact most of them are so user friendly you don't need to know the first thing about GPS to make them work, that is, until they don't. Getting coordinates from a GPS receiver is usually a matter of pushing a few buttons, but knowing what those coordinates are, and more importantly, what they aren't, is more difficult. Technology is changing so fast, sometimes it's hard to even know what questions to ask and, GPS can seem particularly complex. Books and seminars on the subject can be either too complicated or over-simplified. So this course has been written to find a middle ground. It is an introduction to the concepts needed to understand and use GPS, not a presentation of the latest research in the area. Some of the aspects of GPS surveying will be familiar, some won't. An effort has been made to explain the progression of the ideas at the foundation of GPS and get into some of the particulars too. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end. This PDH online course is approved by NJ LS Board. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M101 |
| CEU Course Title: Mechanical and Electrical Design of Pumping Stations |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 10 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 10 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 10 LU |
| Online Course Price: $249 |
| PDH Course Description: This online course provides information and criteria pertinent to the design and selection of mechanical and electrical systems for flood-control pumping stations. Details about equipment requirements, material and system selection considerations, testing and maintenance requirements, station wiring and equipment grounding requirements, and environmental protection are also discussed. The course materials are based entirely on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Engineering Manual EM 1110-2-3105: Mechanical and Electrical Design of Pumping Stations (1994 edition with Change 2 dated 1999, 169 pages). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M102 |
| CEU Course Title: Selecting a Centrifugal Pump to Handle a Viscous Liquid |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Students of this two-hour online course will be provided with a basic understanding of fluid viscosity and its effects on the performance and efficiency of centrifugal pumps. The course presents definitions, effects and recommendations for conveying viscous fluids. It presents established predictive techniques to estimate viscous pump performance.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M103 |
| CEU Course Title: Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) is an important aspect in building design. This course provides guidelines for design of mechanical systems for heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC). The course materials are based entirely on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Technical Manual TM 5-810-1: Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (1991 edition, 18 pages). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M103T |
| CEU Course Title: Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (Timed & Monitored) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) is an important aspect in building design. This course provides guidelines for design of mechanical systems for heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC). The course materials are based entirely on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Technical Manual TM 5-810-1: Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (1991 edition, 18 pages). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M104 |
| CEU Course Title: Noise and Vibration Control |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 10 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 10 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 10 LU |
| Online Course Price: $249 |
| PDH Course Description: Mechanical equipment, such as cooling towers, generates noise and vibration during its normal operation. It is an important aspect of the building design to control the undesirable noise and vibration. This course provides the criteria and guidance required for design and construction of those features related to noise and vibration control of mechanical equipment systems most commonly encountered. The course materials are based entirely on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Technical Manual TM 5-805-4: Noise and Vibration Control (1995 edition, 150 pages). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M104T |
| CEU Course Title: Noise and Vibration Control (Timed & Monitored) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 10 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 10 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 10 LU |
| Online Course Price: $249 |
| PDH Course Description: Mechanical equipment, such as cooling towers, generates noise and vibration during its normal operation. It is an important aspect of the building design to control the undesirable noise and vibration. This course provides the criteria and guidance required for design and construction of those features related to noise and vibration control of mechanical equipment systems most commonly encountered. The course materials are based entirely on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Technical Manual TM 5-805-4: Noise and Vibration Control (1995 edition, 150 pages). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M105 |
| CEU Course Title: Plumbing Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $95 |
| PDH Course Description: Plumbing systems are important aspects of the building design. This course presents criteria pertinent to the design of drainage (sanitary and storm), water, and fuel gases. Energy conservation requirements are also discussed. The course materials are based entirely on the U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Command's Design Manual 3.01: Plumbing Systems (1986 edition, 86 pages). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M105T |
| CEU Course Title: Plumbing Systems (Timed & Monitored) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $95 |
| PDH Course Description: Plumbing systems are important aspects of the building design. This course presents criteria pertinent to the design of drainage (sanitary and storm), water, and fuel gases. Energy conservation requirements are also discussed. The course materials are based entirely on the U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Command's Design Manual 3.01: Plumbing Systems (1986 edition, 86 pages). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M106 |
| CEU Course Title: Identifying Risk Factors In Machinery |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $39 |
| PDH Course Description: This two-hour course provides an overview of the basic knowledge required to identify the potential risk factors associated with machinery. The attendee will understand the information required to determine risk. Assessment of risk including survey techniques and risk mitigation are covered in a follow on course. This basic course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end. The course reviews the importance of reliability, design, production, life cycle, environmental, and safety factors as they pertain to risk.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M107 |
| CEU Course Title: Assessing Risk Factors in Machinery |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This four-hour course provides the basic knowledge required to assess the potential risk factors associated with machinery. The course quantifies reliability, design, production, life cycle, environmental, and safety factors so they can be assessed. Additional business/management related factors are also covered. Weighting risk factors and the use of risk multipliers is introduced. Risk mitigation strategies are covered in a follow-on course. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M108 |
| CEU Course Title: An Engineer's Guide to Plumbing Cross-Connections |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: Public health officials have rightfully been concerned about cross-connections and back-flow connections in plumbing systems and in public drinking water systems. This course will help Civil, Sanitary, and Mechanical Engineers increase their knowledge of the probability of contamination of drinking water through cross-connection. Numerous documented cases of cross-connection contamination are presented in the course as illustration. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M109 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Indoor Air Pollution |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: The subject of indoor air pollution is not without some controversy. Indoor air quality is an evolving issue; it is important to keep informed about continuing developments in this area. This short course is not a detailed technical treatise on indoor air pollution; it is intended for Architects and Engineers who are interested in a general introductory overview of IAP, its various categories, probable causes, and suggested remedial actions. A substantial portion of this course content is based on, and reproduced with permission from, U.S. GPO Publication No. 1994-523-217/81322 Indoor Air Pollution: An Introduction for Health Professionals, 1994. The publication was co-sponsored by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the American Medical Association (AMA), the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), and the American Lung Association (ALA). The overwhelming majority of the medical aspects, i.e. physiology, etiology, symptomology, and human physical diagnosis, contained in the GPO publication have been selectively and purposely excluded, again with permission, from this course content. This was done to limit the scope and focus to those aspects of IAP of greater interest to Engineers and Architects. Those students interested in viewing the unmodified original document should point their browser to: http://www.epa.gov/iedweb00/pubs/hpguide.html. Important references and additional health resources can be found at this URL. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M110 |
| CEU Course Title: Introduction to Fire Protection Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: The Introduction to Fire Protection Systems Course is designed to provide the student with a fundamental understanding of the basics of combustion; codes and standards related to fire protection; a discussion of water based fire extinguishing systems focusing on sprinkler systems; a discussion of non-water based and special application fire suppression systems; and concludes with a discussion of various fire detectors. The course is divided into five (5) modules that can be studied in any desired sequence. Each module concludes with a quiz to reinforce student comprehension of the material. A sixth module is provided with a list of internet resources which can be used by the student to reinforce the material presented. This course includes a True-False quiz at the end. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M110A |
| CEU Course Title: Introduction to Fire Protection SystemsAIA HSW |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: The Introduction to Fire Protection Systems Course is designed to provide the student with a fundamental understanding of the basics of combustion; codes and standards related to fire protection; a discussion of water based fire extinguishing systems focusing on sprinkler systems; a discussion of non-water based and special application fire suppression systems; and concludes with a discussion of various fire detectors.
The course is divided into five (5) modules that can be studied in any desired sequence. Each module concludes with a quiz to reinforce student comprehension of the material. A sixth module is provided with a list of internet resources which can be used by the student to reinforce the material presented. This course includes a True-False quiz at the end. This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M111 |
| CEU Course Title: Safeguarding HVAC Systems Against Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Attacks |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course identifies actions that a building owner or manager can implement without undue delay to enhance occupant protection from an airborne chemical, biological, or radiological (CBR) attack. The intended audience includes building owners, managers, and maintenance personnel of public, private, and governmental buildings, including offices, laboratories, hospitals, retail facilities, schools, transportation terminals, and public venues (for example, sports arenas, malls, coliseums). This course is not intended to address single family or low-occupancy residential housing (less than five family units). Higher risk facilities such as industrial facilities, military facilities, subway systems, and law enforcement facilities require special considerations that are beyond the scope of this course. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M112 |
| CEU Course Title: Selection and Sizing of Pressure Relief Valves |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: Students of this three-hour course will be provided with an introduction to the types and styles of pressure relief valves, the requirements for their placement and use, and the methods to determine the correct size of valve to use. This course summarizes reference data and technical recommendation based on many years of industry's experience in sizing, selecting, testing, installing and operating pressure relief valves. Sufficient data is supplied to properly size and select pressure relief valves for specific applications. Information covering terminology, standards, codes, basic design, sizing and selection information, including examples, are presented. The student is responsible for correct determination of service conditions and the suitability of any of the presented information for a specific application. The majority of the material in this course is reproduced or excerpted from publications developed by valve manufacturers, code organizations, and academia. The information contained in this course is offered as a guide. Students who use the general information presented here are reminded that there is no substitute for a case specific qualified engineering analysis. When in doubt as to the proper application of any particular data, the student is advised to contact a pressure relief valve manufacturer. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M113 |
| CEU Course Title: Selection and Sizing of Rupture Discs |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This course covers the non-reclosing type of pressure relief devices known as rupture discs. It reviews the codes that govern rupture discs and the standard formulas and equations that are used to determine their proper selection and sizing. The course is directed toward Chemical and Mechanical Engineers in the process industries but should provide appeal to general practitioners as well. As a prerequisite, the student should have a basic familiarity with pressure vessels and piping systems. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M114 |
| CEU Course Title: Selected Topics in Mechanics of Materials |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $115 |
| PDH Course Description: Whether you are an engineer or an architect, it is essential to have a basic understanding about mechanics of materials. This course introduces engineers and architects to the principles involved in designing typical components such as drive shafts, floor beams, pressure tanks, and bolted connections found in machines or structures. The content of this course covers stress, strain, mechanical properties of materials, axial loading, torsion, bending, deflection and column stability with the emphasis towards the basic concepts and real-world applications. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M114W |
| CEU Course Title: Selected Topics in Mechanics of Materials (6-Hour Session) (Live Webinar)PE & RA |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $330 |
| PDH Course Description: Whether you are an engineer or an architect, it is essential to have a basic understanding about the mechanics of materials. This course introduces engineers and architects to the fundamental principles involved in designing typical components such as drive shafts, floor beams, pressure tanks, and bolted connections found in machines or structures. The selected topics for discussion include the mechanical properties of materials, torsion, bending, stress and strain transformation, beam deflection, and column stability, with the emphasis towards real-world applications. This webinar uses the state-of-the-art illustrative techniques to demonstrate the analytical procedures in engineering design. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. All quiz questions are reviewed during the webinar. You are guaranteed to pass this quiz. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M115 |
| CEU Course Title: LEED for New Construction & Major RenovationsABIH CM APPROVAL #11-3812 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $145 |
| PDH Course Description: The built environment has a vast impact on the natural environment, human health, and the economy. In recent years, the demand for high-performance buildings has grown tremendously as a result of increased awareness of the need for sustainable development. The LEED Rating System is designed to guide and distinguish high-performance buildings that are designed and built to minimize resource consumption, to reduce life cycle costs, and to maximize health and environmental performance across a wide range of measures – from indoor air quality to habitat protection. This course is based entirely on the publication "LEED 2009 for New Construction and Major Renovations" - a superb guide published by the U.S. Green Building Council. This publication not only helps design professionals get familiar with the planning and design process for creating and meeting sustainability goals, but also provides the fundamental knowledge required to obtain the LEED AP credential. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M117 |
| CEU Course Title: Selection Tips For Air-Conditioning Cooling Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This two hour online course provides comprehensive information on the air-conditioning cooling systems. It details the type and characteristics of commonly used cooling systems with illustrations, advantages and disadvantages. The course is intended for use primarily to the students, end users, consultants, architects, contractors and HVAC designers. The course focuses on the practical aspects of selection and is a recommended guide for the beginners and experience people involved in conceptualizing new project. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M118 |
| CEU Course Title: Introduction to Metallurgical Failure Analysis |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This three hour online course discusses the various types of failure mechanisms and the process of conducting a metallurgical failure analysis. Failure Analysis is one of the most useful techniques for ensuring the safety and reliability of products and plant facilities/components. The main benefits are the prevention of failure in a similar equipment, and improvement in useful service life through design or material modifications. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M119 |
| CEU Course Title: HVAC Made Easy - Selection Tips for Chiller Compressors |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This two-hour course provides comprehensive information on the air-conditioning chillers. The chiller package comprising of refrigerant compressor is a heart of main cooling system. The chiller is a single most expensive item of the air-conditioning system that influences the life cycle economics. The course focuses on the key issues pertaining to chiller selection and their applications. The practical considerations and assessment criterion is addressed in brief and is a recommended reading reference. The course is intended for use primarily to the students, end users, consultants, architects, contractors and HVAC designers. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M120 |
| CEU Course Title: HVAC Made Easy - Environmental Issues and Refrigerants |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This two-hour course discusses the issues related to Ozone layer depletion, Global warming, Green house effect and the Refrigerants. The refrigerants are considered to be one of the major sources of ozone layer depletion. The environmental concerns have put a tremendous pressure on the phase out of certain refrigerants, which have traditionally ruled the global air-conditioning & refrigeration industry for decades. Current and anticipated future restrictions limit or prohibit the use of ozone depletion substances. Refrigerant selection has become a single most important aspect to the life cycle analysis of the air-conditioning plant that shall tip the scales one-way or the other. The course is intended for use primarily to the students, end users, environmentalists, consultants, architects, contractors and HVAC designers. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M121 |
| CEU Course Title: Cooling Water Systems - An Overview of Cooling Towers |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This 4-hour course provides comprehensive information on Cooling Towers. Cooling towers find application in almost all sorts of industries varying from small process plants to the large refineries, petrochemical complexes, fertilizer plants, manufacturing units and power plants. It is difficult to imagine an industry without a cooling tower. The air-conditioning systems for large facilities like commercial complexes, hospitals, hotels, theaters, airports, residential complexes and shopping arcades etc. rely on the heat rejection through cooling towers. The course describes the practical overview of basics, types and selection considerations of the cooling tower systems. The course is intended for use primarily to the students, end users, consultants, architects, contractors and plant designers. The course focuses on the practical aspects of selection and is a recommended guide for the beginners and experience people involved in conceptualizing and specifying Cooling Towers This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M123 |
| CEU Course Title: Cooling Water- 'Problems And Solutions' |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This 3 hours course provides basic knowledge about the cooling water problems and solutions. The course provides insight to the commonly debated water problems and treatment approaches. The course is compiled in a simple question & answer format to reduce the learning time. The course is intended for use primarily to the students, end users, operators, energy & environmental auditors, contractors, O&M engineers and sales people. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M124 |
| CEU Course Title: Understanding Net Positive Suction Head |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Students of this four-hour course will be provided with an introduction to one of the important aspects of proper pump selection: Net Positive Suction Head. This course will review the various aspects of Net Positive Suction Head, including centrifugal pump operation fundamentals, liquid vapor pressure, specific gravity, absolute pressure, and cavitation. Examples of pumping systems, complete with hydraulic analytical solutions, are provided to aid in the understanding of the presented material. Additional and interesting hydraulic facts are randomly interspersed throughout the course. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M124T |
| CEU Course Title: Understanding Net Positive Suction Head (Timed & Monitored) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Students of this four-hour course will be provided with an introduction to one of the important aspects of proper pump selection: Net Positive Suction Head. This course will review the various aspects of Net Positive Suction Head, including centrifugal pump operation fundamentals, liquid vapor pressure, specific gravity, absolute pressure, and cavitation. Examples of pumping systems, complete with hydraulic analytical solutions, are provided to aid in the understanding of the presented material. Additional and interesting hydraulic facts are randomly interspersed throughout the course. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M125 |
| CEU Course Title: Basic Pump Parameters and the Affinity Laws |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: Students of this three-hour course will be provided with important concepts associated with the operation of centrifugal pumps to include pump performance parameters, design considerations, efficient operation, and the affinity laws. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M126 |
| CEU Course Title: Sizing Plumbing Water System |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: Plumbing water distribution systems are designed on the idea of the most probable peak demand loading, which reflects the worst-case scenario for a system. These types of systems require different considerations than large-scale water distribution networks. The difference is primarily attributed to uncertainty regarding the use of plumbing fixtures, hence uncertainty in demand loadings.
This 3-hour course provides comprehensive design methodology and underlying principles of plumbing water systems. This course addresses the design criteria for estimating potable water demand for residential and transitory use facilities. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M127 |
| CEU Course Title: Building Automation Systems after September 11th |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This 3-hour course intends to describe the Building Automation System (BAS) for commercial buildings. BAS represent the state of art microprocessor based technology, which integrates the security, fire protection, electrical, telecommunication and HVAC systems at one centralized location. BAS ensures efficient, comfortable and safe environment in the building. The course is intended for use primarily to the students, end users, consultants, architects, contractors and HVAC designers. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M128 |
| CEU Course Title: Selecting a Centrifugal Pump by System Analysis |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Pump selection should be based on system evaluation, not on maximum flow and head. Maximum capacity and head are important pieces of information, but much more must be known to achieve the best pump installation. Just because a pump delivers enough liquid at the desired pressure does not prove the pump is adequate. The information presented in this course provides much of the information needed for an evaluation of most types of systems. Additional data will be needed for specific installations.
This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.
User Feedback: Great course as it is really focused and has some thought provoking comments. These pump courses are an excellent refresher for a ME (and probably a ChE). I would use the simple methods to check any mfg’s software results - better check than be sorry. I am so enthusiastic about the content and the cost that I am looking to continue with other courses even though I have satisfied my seven-state registration requirements for the next year. ~Dr. Mounfield |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M130 |
| CEU Course Title: Overview of Vapor Absorption Chilling Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: "How can you have cooling with heat?" This 4-hour course describes, the vapor absorption chiller machine (VAM) that uses heat to produce chilled water for process or comfort cooling. In general the VAM finds applications in
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M131 |
| CEU Course Title: HVAC Energy Conservation through Cooling Water Conditioning |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This 4-hour course discusses the HVAC system energy conservation through cooling water treatment. The savings are associated with the prevention or removal of scale built up on a heat exchange surfaces where even a thin film of 1/32" or 0.8mm can increase the energy consumption by nearly 10%. This paper is aimed at students, architects, air-conditioning engineers, energy auditors and the O & M professionals who are responsible for efficient operation and design of system. It is assumed that all the readers know the basic functioning of the air-conditioning system. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M132 |
| CEU Course Title: The Performance Monitoring and Maintenance Audit of HVAC System |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This 4-hour course provides overview of operation and maintenance (O&M) programs specifically designed to enhance HVAC systems without significant capital investment. The intent of this paper is not to provide hardcore maintenance or troubleshooting aspects but an insight to O&M practices that can ensure the best performance and comfort for your system. The course is intended for use primarily to the students, end users, consultants, architects, contractors and O & M professionals. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M133 |
| CEU Course Title: HVAC Design Considerations for Corrosive Environments |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This 3-hour course discusses the HVAC design considerations for corrosive environments. Over time, even extremely low levels of Airborne Molecular Contamination (AMC) in the parts per billion can cause permanent damage to the sensitive electronic equipment. The corrosive contaminants can attack the metal surfaces, structural elements, switchgear equipment, machinery and even the HVAC equipment. Failure to protect your assets may have costly ramifications. Remember whereas the equipment design issues rests with the manufacturers, ensuring a satisfactory environment is sole responsibility of the end user. This paper is aimed at students, architects, air-conditioning engineers, controls engineers, contractors, environmentalists and loss prevention professionals. It is assumed that all the readers know the basic functioning of the air-conditioning system. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M134 |
| CEU Course Title: Practical Considerations in Pump Suction Arrangements |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: A great deal of attention is given to pump discharge pipe design because this is where continuing operational economics come to bear: Engineering know-how regarding pipe size and configuration in an attempt to optimize installed cost versus long-term power consumption is emphasized here. However, just as important are sump design, suction piping design, suction pipe size, and suction pipe support. These are all critical considerations when proper and successful pump operation is at stake. It is here on the suction side of the pump that chronic problems within the pump are perpetuated and sometimes magnified. From this side blossoms the cost associated with maintenance, reliability, and lost production due to downtime. This course focuses on the sometimes neglected and often overlooked aspects of pumping fundamental practices that comprise good suction arrangements. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M135 |
| CEU Course Title: HVAC Made Easy - Overview of Psychrometrics |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: No matter what you do in the air-conditioning industry, you will at some stage, have to use a psychrometric chart. To perform and optimize the air-conditioning load analysis or selection of equipment, you need to use the basics of air psychrometrics. There are many software tools available today, which can greatly aid in the analysis of psychrometric data, but still a fundamental understanding of psychrometrics is essential before the software can be profitably used. This 4-hour course provides basic overview of psychrometrics along with examples. The course shall be useful for students, engineers, architects, designers, energy & environment auditors, industry professionals and facility designers. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M135T |
| CEU Course Title: HVAC Made Easy - Overview of Psychrometrics (Timed & Monitored) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: No matter what you do in the air-conditioning industry, you will at some stage, have to use a psychrometric chart. To perform and optimize the air-conditioning load analysis or selection of equipment, you need to use the basics of air psychrometrics. There are many software tools available today, which can greatly aid in the analysis of psychrometric data, but still a fundamental understanding of psychrometrics is essential before the software can be profitably used. This 4-hour course provides basic overview of psychrometrics along with examples. The course shall be useful for students, engineers, architects, designers, energy & environment auditors, industry professionals and facility designers. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M136 |
| CEU Course Title: Understanding Pump and Suction Specific Speeds |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Students of this two-hour course will be provided with knowledge of an important concept associated with the operation of centrifugal pumps known as specific speed. While maybe not used in day-to-day pump selection, specific speed nevertheless has critical interaction with flow, head, and hydraulic efficiency. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M137 |
| CEU Course Title: Overview of Portable Fire Extinguishers |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: Shall I be using a stored water extinguisher on energized electrical fires? It is important, to equip your home and workplace with the proper fire extinguishers as part of your safety plan but it is equally important to be aware of the proper identification, proper selection and proper use of fire extinguishers. This 3-hour course is designed to provide basic information on the portable fire extinguishers and is intended for everyone. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M139 |
| CEU Course Title: Valves |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: In almost any nuclear, chemical, or mechanical system, the flow of fluid and pressure through a piping system or process must be controlled . A valve is a mechanical device to accomplish this task. Valves start and stop fluid flow, throttle fluid flow, control the direction of fluid flow, regulate downstream system or process pressure, or relieve component or piping over pressurization. A basic understanding of the theory, characteristics, and mechanical components of valves and actuators are essential to understanding how they function and operate within a system or process. This course utilizes US Department of Energy training materials (DOE-HDBK-1018/1-93, Mechanical Science, Vol. 2, Module 4) to describe the application, construction, and principals of operation for various types of valves and actuators. This course includes a True-False quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M140 |
| CEU Course Title: Pumps |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: In almost any nuclear, chemical, or mechanical system, fluid must be transported from one place to another. Centrifugal and positive displacement type pumps are used to transfer fluid from one place to another. A basic understanding of the theory, characteristics, and mechanical components of centrifugal and positive displacement pumps are essential to understanding how they function and operate. This 3-hour course utilizes US Department of Energy training materials (DOE-HDBK-1018/1-93, Mechanical Science, Vol. 1, Module 3) to describe the purpose, construction, and principals of operation for centrifugal and positive displacement pumps. The course content is generic in nature. Specific information on a particular heat exchanger should be obtained directly from the manufacturer. This course includes a True-False quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M141 |
| CEU Course Title: Heat Exchangers |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: In almost any nuclear, chemical, or mechanical system, heat must be transferred from one fluid to another. Heat exchangers are used to transfer heat from one fluid to another. A basic understanding of the mechanical components of a heat exchanger is essential to understanding how they function and operate. This 2-hour course utilizes US Department of Energy training materials (DOE-HDBK-1018/1-93, Mechanical Science, Vol. 1, Module 2) to describe the purpose, construction, and principals of operation for each major type of heat exchanger: parallel flow, counter flow, and cross flow. The course content is generic in nature. Specific information on a particular heat exchanger should be obtained directly from the manufacturer. This course includes a True-False quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M142 |
| CEU Course Title: Instrumentation and Controls |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: In almost any nuclear, chemical, or mechanical system, the temperature, pressure, flow, and level of fluids through a piping system or process must be closely monitored and controlled. Various types of temperature, pressure, level, and flow detection circuits accomplish this task. A basic understanding of the theory, characteristics, and mechanical components of various temperature, pressure, level, and flow controls and instrumentation is essential to understanding how they function and operate within a system or process.
This 4-hour course utilizes US Department of Energy training materials (DOE-HDBK-1013/1-92, INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROLS, Vol. 1, Modules 1 through 4) to instill a fundamental understanding of various instrumentation and control detection circuits as they relate to temperature, pressure, flow, and level monitoring of various processes. This course includes a True-False quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M144 |
| CEU Course Title: Diesel Engine Fundamentals |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Most large commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities require an emergency power to supply power to supply electrical power to critical mechanical and electrical equipment upon the loss of the normal power source. The diesel engine is the most commonly used prime mover for this application. Relatively speaking, diesel engines are small, inexpensive, powerful, fuel efficient, and extremely reliable. Because of the widespread use of diesel engine emergency generators, a basic understanding of the theory and operation of a diesel engine and their components is necessary. This 4-hour course utilizes US Department of Energy training materials (DOE-HDBK-1018/1-93, Mechanical Science, Vol. 1, Module 1) to describe the components and theory of operation for a diesel engine. The course content is generic in nature. Specific information on a particular engine should be obtained directly from the engine manufacturer. This course includes a True-False quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M145 |
| CEU Course Title: HVAC: Cool Thermal Storage |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Operating refrigeration chillers at night and displacing energy use from peak (day time) to off-peak periods when the energy is at a lower cost is the primary objective of Thermal Energy Storage. As a proven technology, chilled water or ice thermal storage systems supply the desired reliability for high air conditioning availability during peak hours and can substantially cut operating costs and reduce capital outlays when systems are suitably designed. TES applications are numerous and include private industry, residential & commercial complexes, universities & school campus, hospitals, hotels, other government facilities, and district cooling utility systems (i.e., systems in which a business operates a centralized chilled water plant and utilizes a distribution network to sell chilled water to multiple cooling customer facilities). This course is designed to meet the continuing professional development needs of individuals operating in the field of HVAC, energy conservation, architecture, environmentalists, campaigners and other professional engineers. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M146 |
| CEU Course Title: Compressed Air Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This 4-hour course provides comprehensive information on the compressed air systems. Compressed air is an essential utility in almost all mechanical, chemical and process industries. It drive tools and machinery, powers pneumatic controls and is used in variety of applications such as material handling, dust extraction, breathing air, laboratory air, industrial and process air. The course describes the practical overview of basics, types and selection considerations of the air compressor systems. The course is intended for use primarily to the students, end users, working professionals, consultants, contractors, facility designers, O&M engineers and sales people. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M147 |
| CEU Course Title: Design Options For HVAC Distribution System |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Successful HVAC systems are the key to successful buildings. In a central system, air can be conditioned in a remote location in the air-handling units and distributed to the various rooms by ductwork. Or the air can be conditioned directly in the indoor spaces through fan coil units or other terminal devices. The design of air distribution system must combine a proper choice of engineered products efficiently providing conditioned air to the space while adding architectural features which complement the interior design. A good understanding of the various types of commercial HVAC systems is important to ensure the best fit. This 4-hour course provides basic knowledge about the HVAC distribution systems in design applications. The course provides insight to various systems, technologies and equipment configuration with advantages and disadvantages. The course is intended for use primarily to the students, end users, operators, energy & environmental auditors, contractors, O&M engineers and sales people. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M148 |
| CEU Course Title: Smoke Movement in Buildings |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This 3-hour course utilizes Section 7, Chapter 6 from the NFPA Fire Protection Handbook, 18th Edition, Smoke Movement in Buildings by John H. Klote D.Sc., PE and Harold E. Nelson, PE. This course includes brief introductory materials on smoke movement in buildings and provides information on the techniques used to evaluate the physical characteristics of smoke movement through both short and tall buildings as a basis for designing smoke control systems. It also covers the approaches that can be used to test the effectiveness of designed smoke control systems in the absence of actual performance tests involving test fires. This course includes a True-False quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M149 |
| CEU Course Title: HVAC Design Aspects: Choosing A Right System |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This 4-hour course discusses the various issues to be considered and the questions to be raised before an intelligent, well-thought HVAC scheme is finalized. The design and selection of right HVAC system must combine a proper choice of engineered products efficiently providing conditioned air to the space at optimum energy while adding architectural features which complement the interior design. The distinction between 'central' and local floor-by-floor 'compact' systems is critical from an architectural perspective and shall serve the primary theme for this course. The course is intended for use primarily to the students, end users, operators, architects, contractors and HVAC designers. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M150 |
| CEU Course Title: Design Considerations for Hydronic Pump System Design |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: This 5-hour course provides design considerations for hydronic pump systems. Although pumps are typically purchased as individual items, they provide service only when operating as part of a system. Pump systems are often designed and operated inefficiently. This course attempts to show the relationships between the components that make up the pumping system with generic references to air-conditioning applications so that the reader can appreciate the nuances for any application. A little extra effort in the system design can make a safe & efficient system. This course is suitable for students, architects, system engineers, energy auditors, facility designers and O&M professionals. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M151 |
| CEU Course Title: Hot Water Plumbing Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This 3-hours online course identifies your hot water needs and outlines the type of systems available. Choosing the most appropriate system for your needs, together with the wise system design & use, can considerably lower your hot water costs. This course is intended to provide basic information on system design, which may be used for conceptual design in the absence of any more appropriate information. The course is suitable for students, architects, plumbers, engineers and the facility designers. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M153 |
| CEU Course Title: Fundamentals of Material Science |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 10 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 10 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 10 LU |
| Online Course Price: $185 |
| PDH Course Description: This course introduces the fundamentals of material science to engineers, architects and contractors. The course materials are based entirely on Volume 1 of the U.S. Department of Energy's Fundamentals Handbook - Material Science, which provides the necessary fundamentals training to ensure a basic understanding of the structure and properties of metals. The handbook includes information on the structure and properties of metals, stress mechanisms in metals, failure modes, corrosion, and the characteristics of metals that are commonly used in construction and manufacturing. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M153A |
| CEU Course Title: Fundamentals of Material ScienceAIA HSW |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 10 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 10 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 10 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: This course introduces the fundamentals of material science to engineers, architects and contractors. The course materials are based entirely on Volume 1 of the U.S. Department of Energy's Fundamentals Handbook - Material Science, which provides the necessary fundamentals training to ensure a basic understanding of the structure and properties of metals. The handbook includes information on the structure and properties of metals, stress mechanisms in metals, failure modes, corrosion, and the characteristics of metals that are commonly used in construction and manufacturing. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. This course is registered with AIA/CES as a continuing education course for architects, and qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credits. Courses registered with AIA/CES are acceptable to all state licensing boards for architects. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M153T |
| CEU Course Title: Fundamentals of Material Science (Timed & Monitored) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 10 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 10 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 10 LU |
| Online Course Price: $185 |
| PDH Course Description: This course introduces the fundamentals of material science to engineers, architects and contractors. The course materials are based entirely on Volume 1 of the U.S. Department of Energy's Fundamentals Handbook - Material Science, which provides the necessary fundamentals training to ensure a basic understanding of the structure and properties of metals. The handbook includes information on the structure and properties of metals, stress mechanisms in metals, failure modes, corrosion, and the characteristics of metals that are commonly used in construction and manufacturing. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M154 |
| CEU Course Title: Thermal Stress and Thermal Shock of Materials |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $9 |
| PDH Course Description: Engineers, architects and contractors can use this course as a necessary training material to ensure a basic understanding of the thermal stress and thermal shock of materials or as a supplement to the course M153 - Fundamentals of Material Science. This course explains how thermal stress and thermal shock combined with pressure can cause major damage to components, and describes the methods in preventing the system from thermal shock. The course materials are based entirely on Module 3 - Thermal Shock in Volume 2 of the U.S. Department of Energy's Fundamentals Handbook - Material Science. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M155 |
| CEU Course Title: Brittle Fracture of Materials |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: Engineers, architects and contractors can use this course as a necessary training material to ensure a basic understanding of the brittle and ductile fracture of materials or as a supplement to the course M153 - Fundamentals of Material Science. This course explains how to identify the mode of the fracture and how to prevent the brittle fracture. The course materials are based entirely on Module 4 - Brittle Fracture in Volume 2 of the U.S. Department of Energy's Fundamentals Handbook - Material Science. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M156 |
| CEU Course Title: Process Plant Insulation & Fuel Efficiency |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Prevention of heat leakage by application of insulation is the simplest method of achieving energy conservation. Some estimates have predicted that insulation in US industry alone saves approximately 200 million barrels of oil every year. The need for efficient thermal insulation has become more important with higher operating temperatures and increasing energy costs. While placing insulation onto a pipe or equipment is fairly easy, resolving issue such as what type of insulation to use and how much requires understanding of various alternatives. This 4-hour online course discusses the design considerations for thermal insulation and is aimed at students, professional engineers, energy auditors, operational & maintenance personnel and loss prevention engineers. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M157 |
| CEU Course Title: Insulation Audit and the Economic Thickness of Insulation |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: Identifying the rate of thermal energy (heat) loss from an inadequate or uninsulated surface is the starting point for understanding the incentive for installing thermal insulation.
Consideration of cost and conservation of fuel warrant a close assessment of insulation systems in the existing installations and new projects. While placing insulation onto a pipe or equipment is fairly easy, resolving issue such as “what type” of insulation to use and “how much” requires understanding of various alternatives. The first part “what type” is covered in course titled; “Process Plant Insulation & Fuel Efficiency” and the Part-2; “how much” is provided in this 3-hour online course.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M158 |
| CEU Course Title: Overview of Refractory Materials |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: Manufacturing processing involving high temperatures whether melting, refining, sintering, heating and soaking or heat treatment needs refractories to withstand service conditions at the desired operating temperatures. Use of the right type of refractories in furnaces and kilns, increase their efficiency and result in substantial fuel savings. This 3 hour online course covers the type of refractories, their properties and applications, and how they may be applied to give better fuel efficiency and service life. The course is aimed at students, profession engineers, energy auditors, operational & maintenance engineers and loss prevention engineers. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M159 |
| CEU Course Title: Standards Pertaining to Valves Used in the Oil & Gas Industry |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This is a two-hour course utilizing an extract from my book “The Valve Selection Handbook”, published by Elsevier and now in it’s 5th Edition. The section chosen is, Appendix C - “Standards pertaining to valves”.
This course will test the Students knowledge of the various standards essential for the specifying of valves for the Oil & Gas Industry. Each valve specified for the Oil & Gas Industry, will be covered by several standards, that deal with design type, construction, dimensions, end type, inspection, testing and numerous other characteristics. These documents are essential to establish the integrity of the valve that has been specified. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M160 |
| CEU Course Title: The Function of Globe Valves Used in the Oil & Gas Industry |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: This is a 1 hour course utilizing an extract from my book "The Valve Selection Handbook", published by Elsevier and now in it's 5th Edition. The extract, on Globe Valves, is chosen from Chapter 3, - "Manual Valves" pages 54 to 73, It is essential that the individuals who are responsible for specifying, procuring, inspection and the installation are familiar the functions the valves that they will come across in the Oil & Gas Industry. This course will test the Students knowledge of the functions of Globe Valves for the Oil & Gas Industry. Each valve specified for the Oil & Gas Industry, will be covered by several standards, that deal with design type, construction, dimensions, end type, inspection, testing and numerous other characteristics. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M161 |
| CEU Course Title: The Function of Gate Valves Used in the Oil & Gas Industry |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: This is a 1 hour course utilizing an extract from my book "The Valve Selection Handbook", published by Elsevier and now in it's 5th Edition. The extract, on Gate Valves, is chosen from Chapter 3, - "Manual Valves" pages 73 to 96. I have also included Appendix C, "Standards pertaining to Valves", from "The Valve Selection Handbook". This references the relevant standards. This is also available as a separate course. It is essential that the individuals who are responsible for specifying, procuring, inspection and the installation are familiar with the functions of the Gate Valves that they will come across in the Oil & Gas Industry. Each Gate Valve specified for the Oil & Gas Industry, will be covered by several standards, that deal with design type, construction, dimensions, end type, inspection, testing and numerous other characteristics. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M162 |
| CEU Course Title: The Function of Ball Valves Used in the Oil & Gas Industry |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: This is a one-hour course utilizing an extract from my book "The Valve Selection Handbook", published by Elsevier and now in it's 5th Edition. The extract, on Ball Valves, is chosen from Chapter 3, - "Manual Valves" pages 108 to 119.
Also included is Appendix C, "Standards pertaining to Valves", from "The Valve Selection Handbook". This references the relevant standards. This is also available as a separate course. It is essential that the individuals who are responsible for specifying, procuring, inspection and the installation are familiar with the functions of the Ball Valves that they will come across in the Oil & Gas Industry. Each Ball Valve specified for the Oil & Gas Industry, will be covered by several standards, that deal with design type, construction, dimensions, end type, inspection, testing and numerous other characteristics. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M163 |
| CEU Course Title: The Function of Check Valves Used in the Oil & Gas Industry |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: This is a one-hour course utilizing an extract from my book "The Valve Selection Handbook", published by Elsevier and now in it's 5th Edition. The extract, on Check Valves, is chosen from Chapter 4, - "Manual Valves" pages 153 to 168.
Also included is Appendix C, "Standards pertaining to Valves", from "The Valve Selection Handbook". This references the relevant standards. This is also available as a separate course. It is essential that the individuals who are responsible for specifying, procuring, inspection and the installation are familiar with the functions of the Check Valves that they will come across in the Oil & Gas Industry. Each Check Valve specified for the Oil & Gas Industry, will be covered by several standards, that deal with design type, construction, dimensions, end type, inspection, testing and numerous other characteristics. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M164 |
| CEU Course Title: Terminology of Valves Used in the Oil & Gas Industry |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This is a 3 hour course utilizing an extract from my book "The Valve Selection Handbook", published by Elsevier and now in it's 5th Edition. The extract, on Terminology of Valves, is from Appendix E, "Valve Glossary", from "The Valve Selection Handbook" pages 363 to 381. This is a very extensive listing of words, terms and abbreviations used to describe valves.
It is essential that the individuals who are responsible for specifying, procuring, inspection and the installation are familiar with the terminology used to describe the function, construction, inspection and testing of all type of valve used in the Oil & Gas Industry. This course will test the Students knowledge of the Valves used for the Oil & Gas Industry. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M166 |
| CEU Course Title: Improving Energy Efficiency of Boiler Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Fuel consumers face a double challenge. One is economic – to get the best heating value for every fuel dollar. The other is environmental – to keep emissions low, at least within legislated limits. Fortunately, what benefits the first objective also benefits the second. This 4-hour course provides an overview of the key energy efficiency measures, which can improve your boiler system efficiency, save money and limit environmental impacts. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M167 |
| CEU Course Title: Steam Management - Overview of Steam Traps |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: No steam system is complete without this crucial component 'the Steam Trap'. This is the most important link in the condensate loop and the steam system, as it connects steam usage with condensate return. This 3-hour online course provides an overview of this essential component and discusses the operation, selection, installation and maintenance criteria of various steam traps for different applications. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M173 |
| CEU Course Title: Specifying and the Technical Evaluation of API 6D & 6A Trunnion Mounted Ball Valves Used in the Oil & Gas Industry |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This is a 2 hour course utilizing the current product catalogue of Velan Valves that covers API 6A & 6D Trunnion Mounted Ball Valves. I have also included Appendix C, "Standards pertaining to Valves", from "The Valve Selection Handbook". This references the relevant standards. This is also available as a separate course. The valves presented in this catalogue are designed to internationally recognised standards and the questions in the quiz are based on the technical data contained within this catalogue. There may be slight variations with other manufacturer's. The Piping Engineer who is responsible for specifying, procuring, inspection and the installation of valves must be familiar with a manufacturer's catalogues and the way that the information is presented to potential customers. The Specifying Piping Engineer will have to review a Manufacturer's technical data when the technical evaluation is made on the valves, prior to the placement of the order. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M174 |
| CEU Course Title: Specifying and the Technical Evaluation of Cast Steel Gate, Globe and Check Valves Used in the Oil & Gas Industry |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This is a 3 hour course utilizing an extract from my book "The Valve Selection Handbook", published by Elsevier and now in it's 5th Edition. The extract, on Terminology of Valves, is from Appendix E, "Valve Glossary", from "The Valve Selection Handbook" pages 363 to 381. This is a very extensive listing of words, terms and abbreviations used to describe valves. It is essential that the individuals who are responsible for specifying, procuring, inspection and the installation are familiar with the terminology used to describe the function, construction, inspection and testing of all type of valve used in the Oil & Gas Industry. This course will test the Students knowledge of the Valves used for the Oil & Gas Industry. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M175 |
| CEU Course Title: Specifying and the Technical Evaluation of General Purpose Ball Valves Used in the Oil & Gas Industry |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: This is a 1 hour course utilizing the current product catalogue of Velan Valves that covers General Purpose Ball Valves. I have also included Appendix C, "Standards pertaining to Valves", from "The Valve Selection Handbook". This references the relevant standards. This is also available as a separate course. The valves presented in this catalogue are designed to internationally recognised standards and the questions in the quiz are based on the technical data contained within this catalogue. There may be slight variations with other manufacturer's. The Piping Engineer who is responsible for specifying, procuring, inspection and the installation of valves must be familiar with a manufacturer's catalogues and the way that the information is presented to potential customers. The Specifying Piping Engineer will have to review a Manufacturer's technical data when the technical evaluation is made on the valves, prior to the placement of the order. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M176 |
| CEU Course Title: Specifying and the Technical Evaluation of Forged Steel Gate, Globe and Check Valves Used in the Oil & Gas Industry |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: This is a 1 hour course utilizing the current product catalogue of Velan Valves that covers Forged Steel Gate, Globe and Check Valves. I have also included Appendix C, "Standards pertaining to Valves", from "The Valve Selection Handbook". This references the relevant standards. This is also available as a separate course. The valves presented in this catalogue are designed to internationally recognised standards and the questions in the quiz are based on the technical data contained within this catalogue. There may be slight variations with other manufacturer's. The Piping Engineer who is responsible for specifying, procuring, inspection and the installation of valves must be familiar with a manufacturer's catalogues and the way that the information is presented to potential customers. The Specifying Piping Engineer will have to review a Manufacturer's technical data when the technical evaluation is made on the valves, prior to the placement of the order. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M177 |
| CEU Course Title: Specifying and the Technical Evaluation of Metal Seated Ball Valves Used in the Oil & Gas Industry |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: This is a 1 hour course utilizing the current product catalogue of Velan Valves that covers Metal Seated Ball Valves. I have also included Appendix C, "Standards pertaining to Valves", from "The Valve Selection Handbook". This references the relevant standards. This is also available as a separate course. The valves presented in this catalogue are designed to internationally recognised standards and the questions in the quiz are based on the technical data contained within this catalogue. There may be slight variations with other manufacturer's. The Piping Engineer who is responsible for specifying, procuring, inspection and the installation of valves must be familiar with a manufacturer's catalogues and the way that the information is presented to potential customers. The Specifying Piping Engineer will have to review a Manufacturer's technical data when the technical evaluation is made on the valves, prior to the placement of the order. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M178 |
| CEU Course Title: Specifying and Evaluating Hermetically Sealed Gate, Globe Bellows Seal Valves Used in the Oil & Gas Industry |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: This is a 1 hour course utilizing the current product catalogue of Velan Valves that covers Hermetically Sealed Gate, Globe Bellows Seal Valves. I have also included Appendix C, "Standards pertaining to Valves", from "The Valve Selection Handbook". This references the relevant standards. This is also available as a separate course. The valves presented in this catalogue are designed to internationally recognised standards and the questions in the quiz are based on the technical data contained within this catalogue. There may be slight variations with other manufacturer's. The Piping Engineer who is responsible for specifying, procuring, inspection and the installation of valves must be familiar with a manufacturer's catalogues and the way that the information is presented to potential customers. The Specifying Piping Engineer will have to review a Manufacturer's technical data when the technical evaluation is made on the valves, prior to the placement of the order. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M179 |
| CEU Course Title: Specifying and the Technical Evaluation of Dual Disc Check Valves Used in the Oil & Gas Industry |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: This is a 1 hour course utilizing the current product catalogue of Velan Valves that covers "High Performance Check Valves". I have also included Appendix C, "Standards pertaining to Valves", from "The Valve Selection Handbook". This references the relevant standards. This is also available as a separate course. The valves presented in this catalogue are designed to internationally recognised standards and the questions in the quiz are based on the technical data contained within this catalogue. There may be slight variations with other manufacturers. The Piping Engineer who is responsible for specifying, procuring, inspection and the installation of valves must be familiar with a manufacturer's catalogues and the way that the information is presented to potential customers. The Specifying Piping Engineer will have to review a Manufacturer's technical data when the technical evaluation is made on the valves, prior to the placement of the order. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M180 |
| CEU Course Title: Specifying and the Technical Evaluation of Butterfly Valves Used in the Oil & Gas Industry |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This is a 2 hour course utilizing the current product catalogue of Nibco Valves that covers Butterfly Valves. I have also included Appendix C, "Standards pertaining to Valves", from "The Valve Selection Handbook". This references the relevant standards. This is also available as a separate course. The valves presented in this catalogue are designed to internationally recognised standards and the questions in the quiz are based on the technical data contained within this catalogue. There may be slight variations with other manufacturers. The Piping Engineer who is responsible for specifying, procuring, inspection and the installation of valves must be familiar with a manufacturer's catalogues and the way that the information is presented to potential customers. The Specifying Piping Engineer will have to review a Manufacturer's technical data when the technical evaluation is made on the valves, prior to the placement of the order. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M181 |
| CEU Course Title: Specifying and the Technical Evaluation of Cryogenic Valves Used in the Oil & Gas Industry for Very Low Temperature |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: This is a 1 hour course utilizing the current product catalogue of Velan Valves that covers "Cryogenic Valves - Gate, Globe, Check, Ball and Butterfly Valves". For use in very low temperature services. I have also included Appendix C, "Standards pertaining to Valves", from "The Valve Selection Handbook". This references the relevant standards. This is also available as a separate course. The valves presented in this catalogue are designed to internationally recognised standards and the questions in the quiz are based on the technical data contained within this catalogue. There may be slight variations with other manufacturer's. The Piping Engineer who is responsible for specifying, procuring, inspection and the installation of valves must be familiar with a manufacturer's catalogues and the way that the information is presented to potential customers. The Specifying Piping Engineer will have to review a Manufacturer's technical data when the technical evaluation is made on the valves, prior to the placement of the order. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M182 |
| CEU Course Title: Basic Process Design Engineering for Non Process Engineers |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This is a 3 hour course using the NORSOK Standard P-001 - "Process Design". The NORSOK Standards are a set of standards and specifications that have been adopted by numerous major Operators in the Norwegian North Sea sectors and other territories. They are based on recognised international industry codes and standards. NORSOK Standards are aimed at the Offshore, upstream sector of the Oil and Gas industry, however P-001 uses ASME B31.3 - "Process Piping" as a base document. It is essential that all Engineers have a basic knowledge of Process Design and the terminology and objectives of Process Engineers who are working on the same project. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M183 |
| CEU Course Title: Basic Piping Design, Layout and Stress Analysis for the Construction of Piping Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This is a 2 hour course using the NORSOK Standard L-002 - "Piping Design, Layout and Stress Analysis". The NORSOK Standards are a set of standards and specifications that have been adopted by numerous major Operators in the Norwegian North Sea sector and other territories. They are based on recognised international industry codes and standards. Billions of dollars have been spent on piping material specified to these standards. NORSOK Standards are aimed at the Offshore, Upstream sector of the Oil and Gas industry and L-002 is based on ASME B31.3 design philosophy. Design and layout of piping systems is subjective and there are numerous options available to the Engineer, however these are recommended practices that are based on past design and operational experience that satisfy the international codes. Piping Design, Layout and Stress Analysis is a huge topic and this course is a basic introduction to the subject. Piping design philosophy will vary slightly from project to project and it is essential that the Piping Engineer reads the project document that covers this subject. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M184 |
| CEU Course Title: Material Data Sheets for the Construction of Piping Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This is a 3 hour course using the NORSOK Standard M-630 - "Material data sheets for piping". The NORSOK Standards are a set of standards and specifications that have been adopted by numerous major Operators in the Norwegian North Sea sector and other territories. They are based on recognised international industry codes and standards. NORSOK Standards are aimed at the Offshore, upstream sector of the Oil and Gas industry and a vast majority of the data sheet in M-630 are based on ASTM material. There are minor modifications to the base ASTM standards. It is impossible for a Piping Engineer to try and remember all the data on material, but it is essential that the basics are understood and that access to a hard copy of the specification is close at hand. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M185 |
| CEU Course Title: HVAC - Description of Useful Terms |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This course contains compilation of almost 1000 bits and pieces of HVAC terminology. The definitions and/or descriptions contained herein provide guidelines to resolve ambiguities in common usage of terms or to address particular considerations regarding the interactions of people, infrastructure and environment. The compilation is arranged in an alphabetical order for easy referencing. This 4-hour course shall be useful to the professionals who plan, design, construct, manage and use the building services infrastructure. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M186 |
| CEU Course Title: HVAC Optimization with Cold Air Distribution |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: To economize on the overall HVAC capital costs and building utilization, architects and developers are becoming more and more interested in “The Cold Air Distribution” concept. The cold air distribution system refers to supplying air at low temperatures of around 42 to 50°F instead of the customary 55 °F. Cooling supply air below 55°F reduces the supply air volume dramatically, thereby reducing the first cost of the air-handling equipment and recurring energy costs. This 2-hour course outlines the application considerations for the successful design, installation and operation of the cold air HVAC system. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M187 |
| CEU Course Title: HVAC Systems and Indoor Air Quality |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Good indoor air quality (IAQ) is an important component of a healthy environment. Good indoor air quality and thermal comfort are achieved, if the air contaminant levels are low, the building is well ventilated, and the temperature and humidity are controlled at comfortable levels. Indoor air quality in a large building is the product of multiple influences, and this 4- hour course attempts to highlight the factors affecting IAQ and the approaches to solve the IAQ problems. Readers are provided with 15 common problems and solutions that will help them establish and implement the most effective means to overcome their IAQ problems. This course is an extract from the published guidance of EPA and NIOSH. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M188 |
| CEU Course Title: Design Code for Liquid Process Piping, Based on ASME B31 - Part I |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This is a 4-hour course using the US Army Corp of Engineers - Engineering and Design for Liquid Process Piping EM 1110-1 (Chapters 1 to 3). This code closely follows American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME B31, which is the most commonly internationally used code for the Process industry. It is a huge subject and I have broken the code into three sections - Part I, Part II and Part III. This is Part I There are minor differences between the base ASME code and EM1110-1 which is used as the study material for this course and on which the quiz is based. It is impossible for a Piping Engineer to try and remember all of the requirements of this code, but it is essential that the Engineer is familiar with the scope of the code, content and its format. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M189 |
| CEU Course Title: Design Code for Liquid Process Piping, Based on ASME B31 - Part II |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This is a 4-hour course using the US Army Corp of Engineers - Engineering and Design for Liquid Process Piping EM 1110-1 (Chapters 1 to 3). This code closely follows American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME B31, which is the most commonly internationally used code for the Process industry. It is a huge subject and I have broken the code into three sections - Part I, Part II and Part III. This is Part II There are minor differences between the base ASME code and EM1110-1 which is used as the study material for this course and on which the quiz is based. It is impossible for a Piping Engineer to try and remember all of the requirements of this code, but it is essential that the Engineer is familiar with the scope of the code, content and its format. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M190 |
| CEU Course Title: Design Code for Liquid Process Piping, Based on ASME B31 - Part III |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This is a 4-hour course using the US Army Corp of Engineers - Engineering and Design for Liquid Process Piping EM 1110-1 (Chapters 1 to 3). This code closely follows American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME B31, which is the most commonly internationally used code for the Process industry. It is a huge subject and I have broken the code into three sections - Part I, Part II and Part III. This is Part III There are minor differences between the base ASME code and EM1110-1 which is used as the study material for this course and on which the quiz is based. It is impossible for a Piping Engineer to try and remember all of the requirements of this code, but it is essential that the Engineer is familiar with the scope of the code, content and its format. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M191 |
| CEU Course Title: Introduction to Fans and Fan Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: A fan is a machine utilizing thin rotating rigid vanes, which is driven by a prime mover, which causes a compressible fluid to move. It might be useful to think of a fan as a very low-pressure compressor. This course covers the types and styles of fans and the systems they are contained within. The various purposes and uses of fans is encountered. The course is directed toward Mechanical Engineers in the process and mechanical industries but should provide appeal to general practitioners as well. No prerequisites are required of the student but a basic familiarity with compressible fluid flow would be helpful. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M192 |
| CEU Course Title: Improving Fan System Performance |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This course deals with key components of fan systems and the opportunities that can be seized for the overall improved performance of the entire system. A graphical representation of a system is depicted to help identify individual components and their respective performance improvement areas. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M193 |
| CEU Course Title: Introduction to Industrial Compressed Air Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Compressed air systems play a critical role in the manufacturing and industrial process industries. Enormous amounts of energy are expended annually to produce air at elevated pressures above ambient. Understanding the sub-systems and sub-components of these systems is the first step in the process of insuring the proper design of new systems and the improvement of existing ones. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M194 |
| CEU Course Title: Improving the Performance of Compressed Air Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: The course is meant to furnish compressed air system operators with a source that details opportunities for system performance improvement. It should not be considered an all-inclusive engineering treatise concerning the subject, but a vehicle which provides compressed air system users with major points for the improvement of their systems. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M195 |
| CEU Course Title: Steam System Basics |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course describes the many uses of steam in industry. Covered topics include process heating, pressure control, mechanical drive, component separation and water resources for many process reactions. Performance advantages that make steam an attractive means of delivering energy include low toxicity, ease of transportability, high efficiency, high heat capacity and low cost relative to other alternatives. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M196 |
| CEU Course Title: HVAC Made Easy: A Guide to Heating & Cooling Load Estimation |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: The design and construction of the building HVAC system can have a significant impact on the building’s comfort and energy consumption. If you are building a new facility or doing a major renovation to an existing one, this course can help you make design decisions that can improve the overall comfort and energy performance. This 4- hour course describes the fundamentals of heating and cooling load calculations, load reduction strategies, code references, useful equations and the design decisions that lie behind these equations. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M197 |
| CEU Course Title: Fundamentals of HVAC Controls |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: The control system in the Heating, Ventilating, and Air- Conditioning (HVAC) system can have a significant impact on the building’s comfort and energy consumption. The control system manages the flow of heat, cooling, and ventilation throughout the building. This 4-hour course covers the fundamentals of automatic controls in the HVAC system. Emphasis is placed on the control principles, terminology, basic components, control devices and direct digital control systems. Numerous illustrations and examples have been included to enhance the understanding of the course material. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M198 |
| CEU Course Title: Compressible Flow Modeling in a Constant Area Duct |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $39 |
| PDH Course Description: Predicting static pressure in a compressible flow system with a constant area duct is a useful tool in modeling or designing gas flowing pneumatic systems. Gas pneumatic systems are used extensively in industrial, aviation, and aerospace systems. Gases, specifically inert gases, can be used to inert cryogenic or hypergolic fuel and oxidizer systems, pressurize liquid storage tanks, provide gas seals for hydraulic machinery, or in future automobiles to power turbine driven gear boxes. The uses are endless, but designing or modeling requires understanding and optimizing the system using engineering science. This course will review adiabatic flow with friction (Fanno Flow) in a constant-area duct, and derive an algorithm to predict static pressure.
The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M199 |
| CEU Course Title: HVAC Calculations and Duct Sizing |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This course presents the basic procedures for determining the cooling (or heating) unit and distribution system required for a building in order to maintain comfort conditions for people. These procedures include evaluating building heat loads, determining air circulation quantities, use of psychrometric processes, computing the cooling unit and air handler tonnage, and sizing the air distribution ducts. Building heat loads from external and internal source are evaluated for both sensible and latent heat contributions. Heat conducted through walls and windows and through ceilings and floors from unheated spaces is considered. Walls constructed of layers of different materials, thicknesses and areas are included. Air flow quantities are found for the conditioned space to maintain the desired temperature and humidity requirements. The effects of outside air infiltration are included and different methods of fresh air ventilation are examined. A psychrometric chart diagram is used to indicate the processes of heating and humidification in the conditioned space. The air properties due to the mixing of ventilation and room air streams are determined from the chart. The enthalpy of the air entering and leaving the cooling coil is read from the chart as are the coil temperature and re-heater load. The cooling unit and air handler size are found from the required flow rate and enthalpy change across the coil. Air handler flow and supply pressures are then used with air friction charts to select duct sizes such that all branches of the distribution system have equal pressure drop while having the required circulation quantities. Finally, the heat load calculation methods using cooling load temperature differences (CLTD) and heating degree days (DD) are briefly reviewed. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M200 |
| CEU Course Title: Introduction to Lean Principles and Practices |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 12 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 12 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 12 LU |
| Online Course Price: $299 |
| PDH Course Description: Lean thinking is all about adding value and removing waste. Although they were developed in the manufacturing sector, Lean principles are equally applicable to the service sector, both private and public. This course helps you understand what Lean is and what eight wastes are. In addition, you will learn how to select a Lean project, how to scope and prepare for a Lean event, how to conduct and manage the phases of a Lean event, and how to implement follow-up activities after a Lean event, ensure accountability, and evaluate performance. This is an excellent opportunity to get the kick start you need on your Lean journey.
This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M201 |
| CEU Course Title: Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial BuildingsABIH CM APPROVAL #07-1456 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $75 |
| PDH Course Description: Molds have existed for over 400 million years. Every one of us is exposed to mold spores on a daily basis. However, concern about indoor exposure to mold has increased in recent years, along with public awareness that exposure to mold can cause a variety of health effects and symptoms, such as severe allergic reactions. This course provides recommendations for the prevention of mold growth and describes measures designed to protect the health of building occupants and workers involved in mold cleanup and prevention. The guidelines presented in this course will benefit engineers, architects, contractors, and others involved in building maintenance and/or mold remediation. Although they are focused on school and commercial environments, these guidelines are applicable to other building types, including residential homes. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M201T |
| CEU Course Title: Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial BuildingsABIH CM APPROVAL #07-1456 (Timed & Monitored) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $75 |
| PDH Course Description: Molds have existed for over 400 million years. Every one of us is exposed to mold spores on a daily basis. However, concern about indoor exposure to mold has increased in recent years, along with public awareness that exposure to mold can cause a variety of health effects and symptoms, such as severe allergic reactions. This course provides recommendations for the prevention of mold growth and describes measures designed to protect the health of building occupants and workers involved in mold cleanup and prevention. The guidelines presented in this course will benefit engineers, architects, contractors, and others involved in building maintenance and/or mold remediation. Although they are focused on school and commercial environments, these guidelines are applicable to other building types, including residential homes. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M201W |
| CEU Course Title: Mold Remediation and Prevention (Live Webinar)PE & RA, AIA HSW, ABIH CM APPROVAL #11-3816 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $200 |
| PDH Course Description: Molds have existed for over 400 million years. Every one of us is exposed to mold spores on a daily basis. However, concern about indoor exposure to mold has increased in recent years, along with public awareness that exposure to mold can cause a variety of health effects and symptoms, such as severe allergic reactions. This course provides recommendations for the prevention of mold growth and describes measures designed to protect the health of building occupants and workers involved in mold cleanup and prevention. The guidelines presented in this course will benefit engineers, architects, contractors, and others involved in building maintenance and/or mold remediation. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M202 |
| CEU Course Title: Thermoplastic Industrial Piping Systems (TIPS) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: Thermoplastic industrial piping systems (TIPS) have been successfully used for over seven decades. To educate the engineering community to a variety of commonly used plastic piping materials, the TIPS product line committee of Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association (PPFA) has created a professional, generic (not favoring any one plastic material or manufacturer) tutorial. The purpose of the tutorial is to educate audiences to the dos and don’ts of TIPS. The tutorial will include Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC), Polyethylene (PE), Polypropylene (PP), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), and Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) plastic piping materials. This eight hour online course presents presented in colorful and clear PowerPoint with narration to include the following sections: Introduction & History, Features & Benefits, Engineering Design, Joining/Installing/Testing/Repairing Methods, Product Availability, Selecting the Proper Plastic Piping Material and Applications. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M203 |
| CEU Course Title: Thermoplastic Industrial Piping Systems (Including TIPS Workbook) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 10 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 10 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 10 LU |
| Online Course Price: $249 |
| PDH Course Description: Thermoplastic industrial piping systems (TIPS) have been successfully used for over seven decades. To educate the engineering community to a variety of commonly used plastic piping materials, the TIPS product line committee of Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association (PPFA) has created a professional, generic (not favoring any one plastic material or manufacturer) tutorial. The purpose of the tutorial is to educate audiences to the dos and don’ts of TIPS. The tutorial will include Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC), Polyethylene (PE), Polypropylene (PP), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), and Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) plastic piping materials. This ten hour online course presents presented in colorful and clear PowerPoint with narration to include the following sections: Introduction & History, Features & Benefits, Engineering Design, Joining/Installing/Testing/Repairing Methods, Product Availability, Selecting the Proper Plastic Piping Material and Applications. The course also includes the Thermoplastic Industrial Piping Systems workbook (89 pages) consisting of over 300 pictures and charts. The workbook follows closely the tutorial presentation. The workbook is a permanent record of the TIPS tutorial and is a convenient method to have ready access to any of the course information. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M204 |
| CEU Course Title: Pipe Flow |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This course presents basic procedures that are used for solving simple pipe flow problems but are also applicable to solutions of more complex cases. These procedures depend on the fluid properties, the type of flow, and the applicable governing equations, energy losses, and the unknown quantities.
Fluid properties reviewed in this course are viscosity and compressibility. Examples of viscosities are given for liquids and gases. The compressibility effect on density change is compared for liquids and gases. Flow classifications described include uniform, non-uniform, isothermal, adiabatic, steady, unsteady, and laminar and turbulent. Example problems are presented to illustrate solutions of those flows expected to be the most prevalent in engineering problems. The governing equations of conservation of mass, momentum, and energy are given for compressible, incompressible, isothermal and adiabatic fluid flow. The energy equations include loss terms for pipe fittings and for viscous friction. Isothermal and adiabatic gas laws are given. Relations are given for viscous friction energy loss friction factors for both laminar and turbulent flows. For turbulent flow the pipe roughness and the Reynolds number are used to evaluate the friction factor from the Colebrook equation. The Mach number is used to check the effect of compressibility. Finally, several example problems of incompressible flow are presented which illustrate solutions of flow problems for different unknowns. Three basic problems included cover (1) finding viscous friction loss and pumping power (2) finding flow rate and (3) finding pipe diameter. Addition example problems given cover compressible flow, isothermal and adiabatic flow, the thrust forces on pipe fittings, and a case of unsteady flow. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M205 |
| CEU Course Title: Openings in ASME Code Pressure Vessels |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: The subject of pressure vessel openings is a complex one that is normally presented in a broad scope that will include no less than seventeen separate Code Paragraphs and four Code Appendices. In contrast, this course emphasizes the specialized subtopic concerned with the permissible shape, size, and location of openings, and the correct determination of their governing design dimensions. The subject of this course is not one of determining the need, or calculating the quantity of pressure vessel opening reinforcement. It is about the significance of opening geometry, the ramifications of pressure boundary metal removal, and the resulting strength reduction due to the
discontinuity created by the opening. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M206 |
| CEU Course Title: Overview of Noise Control and HVAC Acoustics in Buildings |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: The heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems can be the notorious contributors to nuisance noise in buildings. The HVAC systems and their components must be designed, installed and operated in such a way that any noise they may cause inside the building or neighboring buildings are at levels that do not cause any serious discomfort to the occupants. Investing time in the design stage and a few extra dollars during construction of HVAC system can pay off handsomely in improved performance. Written in straightforward "user" language, this 4-hour online course provides a basic understanding of noise control fundamentals and summarizes few design tips on HVAC system design. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M207 |
| CEU Course Title: HVAC - Overview of Space Heating Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: The average US space uses ~57% of its annual energy budget for space heating. This figure is, of course, much higher in the colder climates and during the winter. There are almost endless variations and combinations of space heating systems, each having its strengths and limitations. Depending on the level of comfort, the operating costs, it’s simply a matter of applying the best judgment to provide a safe and reliable system that will maintain a constant, comfortable indoor environment under all outdoor conditions. In this 4-hour course we will discuss about various active heating options and design consideration for the best fit strategy. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M208 |
| CEU Course Title: Overview of General Purpose & Industrial Ventilation Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Ventilation is one of the most important engineering techniques for controlling the quality of air in an environment. The selection, design and installation of ventilation system is a complex process which should involve professionals familiar with ‘comfort’ or ‘hazard’ control. In many cases improper design could result in the ‘sick building’ syndrome and in many industrial applications can be hazardous to the health of the worker. This 4- hour course discusses some practical design considerations for the ventilation systems and their components. The recommendations presented in this paper are the basic guidelines and prudent practices. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M209 |
| CEU Course Title: Overview of General Purpose Valves |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: In almost any nuclear, chemical, or mechanical system, valves are used to regulate the flow of fluids in piping systems. There are a wide variety of valves developed for specific applications such as throttle flow, shut-off flow, reduce pressure, relieve pressure and prevent reverse flow. A basic understanding of the purpose, construction, function and principle of operation is essential for right selection of valve for your service.
This 3-hr course material is based entirely on US Department of Energy training materials (DOE-HDBK-1018/2-93, Mechanical Science, Vol. 2 of 2, Module 4). The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M210 |
| CEU Course Title: Fundamentals of Thermodynamics |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Ever wondered how the refrigeration process, mechanical engines, power plants work or why chemical reactions go one way and not the other! The answer to many such curious questions is the study of “Thermodynamics”. This 4-hr course provides the theoretical fundamentals of thermodynamics, particularly the energy conversions heat to work and work to heat are discussed. This course lays the groundwork for subsequent studies in fields such as fluid mechanics, heat transfer and statistical thermodynamics, and prepares readers to effectively apply thermodynamics in the practice of engineering. This course material is based entirely on US Department of Energy training materials DOE-HDBK-1012/3-92, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, and Fluid Flow, Volume 1 of 3. The volumes 2 & 3 of the handbook have been separately listed The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M211 |
| CEU Course Title: Basic Fundamentals of Heat Transfer |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: Many operations in commercial and industrial environments involve the production or absorption of energy in form of heat. The basic laws and the fundamentals of heat transfer used to control the flow and transfer of heat are of great importance in efficient facilities management. This course explains the fundamental principles and practical applications of heat transfer. This 3-hr course material is based entirely on US Department of Energy training materials DOE-HDBK-1012/3-92, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, and Fluid Flow, Volume 2 of 3. The volumes 1 & 3 of the handbook have been separately listed The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M212 |
| CEU Course Title: Basic Fundamentals of Fluid Flow |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: The physics of fluid in motion is of great importance for understanding the flow of fluids through pipes. If fluid flow is not understood, it can not be measured or controlled. This course provides theoretical and practical context to all those who wish to understand fluid flow. It offers a clear explanation of the fundamentals and then links them to entire fluid systems. This 3-hr course material is based entirely on US Department of Energy training materials DOE-HDBK-1012/3-92, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, and Fluid Flow, Volume 3 of 3. The volumes 1 & 2 of the handbook have been separately listed. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M213 |
| CEU Course Title: Characteristics and Selection Parameters of Fans and Blower Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Everybody is familiar with the fans seen in everyday use, such as desk fans or the sophisticated types seen in aircraft engines. Between these extremes is a whole range of fans and fan types available to designers to meet their specific requirements. Fans are widely used in processing to support production (material handling) or to maintain safe working conditions (ventilation). In either case, right type of fan selection operating at high efficiency is priority. This 4- hour course outlines the considerations involved to properly select, apply and control fans. Emphasis is placed upon matching the fan equipment to the requirements of the system from several different perspectives. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M214 |
| CEU Course Title: Basic Overview of Corrosion Theory |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Corrosion is the primary means by which metals deteriorate. Most metals corrode on contact with water (and moisture in the air), acids, bases, salts, oils, aggressive metal polishes, and other solid and liquid chemicals. The objective of this course is to introduce the readers to the underlying science of corrosion engineering principles developed from thermodynamic, kinetic, mass transfer and potential theory. This 2-hr course material is based entirely on US Department of Energy training materials DOE-HDBK-1015/1-92, Fundamentals Handbook, Chemistry, Module 2, and Volume 1 of 2. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M215 |
| CEU Course Title: HVAC Refresher - Facilities Standard for the Building Services (Part 1) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: When designing a comfort system, it is not adequate to merely produce a heat loss and heat gain estimate. Much more is involved in the proper design and installation of a comfort system. There are almost endless variations and combinations that can be utilized to create the best system; it’s simply a matter of determining your needs, researching the best options with expert industry professionals and developing the best strategy for you. This 4-hr course sets out the criteria that describe a quality system along with key design and installation considerations. The course is intended for use primarily to the students, end users, consultants, architects, contractors and HVAC designers. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M216 |
| CEU Course Title: HVAC Refresher - Facilities Standard for the Building Services (Part 2) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: The purpose of this course is to define certain key equations used in HVAC design, which most HVAC personnel use on daily basis. It contains compilation of more than 50 equations used in HVAC design. It also highlights some key rule of thumb information for easy reference and analysis may it be a design process or during routine operation & maintenance. Both experienced professionals and beginners shall be benefited with this easy to use reference. This 4-hr course is in continuation to course HVAC Refresher - Standard Equations and Rule of Thumb Information (Part 1). The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M217 |
| CEU Course Title: HVAC - Overview of Underfloor Air-conditioning Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: An underfloor air conditioning is a relatively new technology catching on in the US and it is already popular in Europe and Japan. Underfloor air distribution (UFAD) turns air supply upside down, allowing a floor plenum to deliver conditioned air to the space via floor diffusers in the raised floor system. It has been tested in various studies undertaken by different agencies that air introduced from a low level offers improved comfort conditions, better indoor air quality in the workspace while offering additional benefits in cost, time and HVAC equipment efficiency. This 3- hour course describes the fundamentals of underfloor air conditioning and discusses the potential benefits, limitations and the design considerations that need to be employed to best harness the advantages of UFAD systems. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M218 |
| CEU Course Title: Lubricating Principles and Lubricating Oils |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Lubrication can be a daunting obstacle to someone unfamiliar with its basic concepts. Even someone with experience can be confused by the technology combined with the multitude of lubricants available on the market today. Reviewing a few of the basic principles of lubrication can make it easier to see why proper lubrication is necessary in every application. This 2-hr course material is based entirely on the US Army Corps of Engineers document EM 1110-2-1424, "Lubricants and Hydraulic Fluids" and covers Chapter 2; "Lubrication Principles" and Chapter 3, "Lubricating Oils". The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M219 |
| CEU Course Title: Introduction to Fire Alarm & Detection Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: Fire alarm systems are normally required by building codes. In the case of new buildings, this is usually accomplished through the adoption of building regulations. In existing buildings, fire alarm systems may be required by municipal or provincial fire code provisions or by special provincial acts or municipal bylaws directed at specific classes of buildings. Fire alarm systems are often associated only with pull boxes and alarm bells. However, they are usually much more complex. They may include numerous components such as fire detectors, annunciator panels, loudspeakers, telephones, control panels and pull boxes. In addition to the alarm function, fire alarm and detection systems can also actuate other fire safety measures in a building. This 3- hour course outlines, for the non-expert, the brief descriptions of the major components which go to make up a fire alarm system. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M220 |
| CEU Course Title: Salient Features of Bearing Lubrication |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Improper lubrication accounts for up to 50% of bearing failures! The purpose of this 2-hour course is to help you to recognize the relationship of bearings and proper lubrication. Selection of the proper lubricant is an important design function in the use of bearings, since lubricant affects bearing life and operation. This course material is based entirely on the US Army Corps of Engineers document EM 1110-2-1424, "Lubricants and Hydraulic Fluids" and covers Chapter 10 “Bearings". The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M221 |
| CEU Course Title: Application of Grease and Nonfluid Solid Lubrication |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: The mineral and synthetic oil makes up some 95% of the total lubricants market since it is easier to handle, flows directly to the part needing lubrication and conducts heat away from the moving parts. However, the use of oil necessitates the use of an associated reservoir, sometimes together with a pump and piping, which is not always practicable. Greases are most often used where a lubricant is required to maintain its original position in a mechanism, especially where opportunities for frequent relubrication may be limited or economically unjustifiable. This requirement may be due to the physical configuration of the mechanism, the type of motion, the type of sealing, or to the need for the lubricant to perform all or part of any sealing function in the prevention of lubricant loss or the entrance of contaminants. This 2-hr course material is based entirely on the US Army Corps of Engineers document EM 1110-2-1424, "Lubricants and Hydraulic Fluids" and covers Chapter 5; "Grease" and Chapter 6, "Nonfluid Lubrication". The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M222 |
| CEU Course Title: Lubrication Applications, Specifications and Selection |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: How do you know if you’re using the right lubricant? You might be using a high-quality lubricant, putting a lot of effort and money into selecting the best quality, but it may not be right for your application. Differing widely in viscosity, lubricity, toxicity, biodegradability, oxidation stability, boiling point, and other properties, lubricants offer a wide range of selection for the increasingly varied needs of modern industry. Don’t confuse the quality of the lubricant with the quality of the specification. In this course, the reader will learn the basic applications and specifications typically used in lubricant selection. This 2-hr course material is based entirely on the US Army Corps of Engineers document EM 1110-2-1424, "Lubricants and Hydraulic Fluids" and covers Chapter 11; "Lubrication Applications”, Chapter 13: “ Lubricant Specification & Selection” and Chapter 8, "Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants". The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M223 |
| CEU Course Title: Coatings Types and Characteristics |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: Coatings are necessary to provide various degrees of protection. This course details and compares the effectiveness of various types of coatings, enabling the reader to find the right paint and coating system for a myriad of application needs. The course progresses from discussions of universal underlying considerations — the principles of coating— then move on to address the different types of coatings. Each category includes the method or methods of application, areas of application, and the performance properties. This 3-hr course material is based entirely on the US Army Corps of Engineers document EM 1110-2-3400, " Painting: New Construction and Maintenance " and covers Chapter 4; "Coating Types and Characteristics”. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M224 |
| CEU Course Title: Water Treatment for Boiler Plants |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: There are several problems which can occur within a boiler system. The major problems are; scale and sludge deposition, corrosion and boiler water carryover. If left untreated these problems can in extreme cases cause steam boilers to explode and it is for this reason that standards have arisen on how to treat and maintain boiler systems. This course specifies the chemical conditions required to be maintained in the boiler water to avoid scale and corrosion and to ensure that the steam produced is pure and dry. This 3-hr course material is based entirely on the US Army Corps of Engineers document TM 5-650 " Central Boiler Plants" and covers Chapter 4; "Water Treatment for Boiler Plants”. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M225 |
| CEU Course Title: Interesting Facts (and Myths) about Cavitation |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: Have you ever wondered why your boat prop looks like someone sandblasted
it? Or why that pump sounds like it is pumping gravel? Its because of
cavitation. This course takes a look at some of the fascinating facts regarding cavitation and it dispels numerous misconceptions about the nature of its existence. The course content ranges from the theory, to the practical aspects of cavitation prediction and troubleshooting. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M226 |
| CEU Course Title: Psychrometric Chart Fundamentals and its application to HVAC Troubleshooting |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $95 |
| PDH Course Description: If you can’t use the psychrometic chart, you will be unable to effectively design HVAC systems or diagnose their problems. Would you like to finally understand this subject? If so, this is your chance. This course explores psychrometrics and the psychrometric chart in a clear and straightforward manner, as well as provide practical troubleshooting HVAC examples using the chart. For those who have had previous training in this area, it will be an overview; however, the course is suited for the beginner (Psychrometrics is introduced) as well as the advanced (using challenging examples). The course begins with an overview of psychrometric fundamentals, followed by an overview of the psychrometric chart and its practical application. The course concludes with 9 practical HVAC examples/challenges using the chart to analyze and/or develop a solution. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M227 |
| CEU Course Title: Dehumidification in Industrial and Building Applications |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Dehumidification is the process of removing moisture content from the airspace. It is vital for creating a comfortable indoor environment and to protect product integrity in a variety of industries, including pharmaceuticals, food, chemical and bulk powders.
Often the limit for the risk of damage from humidity is around 55-60%RH. To eliminate the moisture problem at a reasonable cost, the designer needs to know how much moisture is present, how did it get in the facility and how to select the proper dehumidification system? This 4-hr course material provides a basic introduction to the principles involved in controlling humidity. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M228 |
| CEU Course Title: Fundamentals of Kitchen Ventilation |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Good ventilation is important for the comfort of occupants in any enclosed space. In the foodservice environment, with an array of various types of cooking equipment, a properly performing exhaust system is essential to deal with the effects of heat, cooking effluent (grease and smoke), odors, moisture, pollutants and other airborne contaminants. Without adequate ventilation, cooking in confined spaces would be nearly impossible. This 2-hr course material provides some valuable insight on the importance of kitchen ventilation and is applicable to new construction and retrofit construction of commercial and institutional kitchens. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M229 |
| CEU Course Title: Basic Fundamentals of Gear Drives |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Gears are machine elements used to transmit rotary motion or to change speed or change direction between two shafts. Though there are other modes of motion transmission, gears are considered the optimal medium for high accuracy and low energy loss. Gears find immense usage in practically all sorts of machines, automotive industries, coal plants industry, steel plants industry, paper industry, in mining and many more. This 4- hour course outlines the basic fundamentals of gear drives which go to make up a power transmission systems. The course includes a gear terminology and multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M230 |
| CEU Course Title: Overview of Dust Collection Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Preventing air pollution and reclaiming product, drive the use of dust collectors in virtually every plant where powder and bulk materials are processed or handled. In such plants, dust particles can be released into the environment and into the workplace atmosphere causing severe health hazards. Whilst environmental issues are a prime concern, the ongoing loss of product from operations can also be an issue; this translates directly into reduced profitability. Reclaiming high value products like chemicals can improve operating efficiency of the plant. This 4- hour course provides a basic overview of the dust collection systems and is based entirely on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) manual on Dust Control Handbook for Mineral Processing and covers Chapter 3: "Dust Control Systems" ; Chapter 4: "Collecting and Disposing of Dust" and Chapter 6: “Estimating Costs for dust control Systems. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M231 |
| CEU Course Title: Principles of Evaporative Cooling System |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Have you ever noticed how cool it feels near a waterfall on a hot summer day! That's evaporative cooling: the reduction in air temperature that occurs when water evaporates. This 4-hour course discusses some of the major factors you must consider when choosing an evaporative cooling system. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M232 |
| CEU Course Title: Variable Air Volume Systems - Principles, Applications & Acceptance Testing |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Air conditioning systems can be categorized according to the means by which the controllable cooling is accomplished in the conditioned space. The design of air distribution system must combine a proper choice of engineered products efficiently providing conditioned air to the space while low on energy consumption and with the ability to provide individual control.
This 4-hr course discusses the HVAC air distribution system with focus on Variable Air Volume (VAV) systems. The course is entirely based on US Corps of Engineers Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (USACERL) technical report 99:20, May 1999. This course lists the Appendix A of the report and other appendices have been separately listed. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M233 |
| CEU Course Title: Boilers - Principles, Applications & Acceptance Testing |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: Boilers are fuel-burning appliances that produce either hot water or steam that gets circulated through piping for heating or process uses. Boiler systems are major financial investments, yet the methods for protecting these investments vary widely. Proper design, selection, maintenance and operation of boiler systems is important with regard to efficiency and reliability. Without this attention, boilers can be very dangerous. This 3-hr course material provides basic learning of the science of boilers and their applications. This course is based entirely on US Corps of Engineers Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (USACERL) technical report 99:20, May 1999. This course lists the Appendix B of the report and other appendices have been listed separately. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M234 |
| CEU Course Title: Refrigeration Chiller Systems - Principles, Applications & Acceptance Testing |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: A chiller can be generally classified as a refrigeration system that cools water. Similar to an air conditioner, a chiller uses either a vapor-compression or absorption cycle to cool. Once cooled, chilled water has a variety of applications from space cooling to process uses.
This 3-hr course material is based entirely on US Corps of Engineers Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (USACERL) technical report 99:20, May 1999. This course lists the Appendix C of the report and other appendices have been listed separately. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M235 |
| CEU Course Title: Hydronic Systems - Principles, Applications & Acceptance Testing |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: Hydronics is the name for the use of water as the heat-transfer medium in heating and cooling systems. One of the oldest and most often seen instances is steam or hot water radiators. In large-scale commercial buildings such as high-rise and campus facilities, operations may include both chilled and heated water loops to provide for comfort air conditioning needs. Hydronics is complex and good understanding of different hydronic systems is essential for HVAC designer to meet the needs of modern building architecture.
This 3-hr course material is based entirely on US Corps of Engineers Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (USACERL) technical report 99:20, May 1999. This course lists the Appendix E of the report and other appendices have been listed separately. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M237 |
| CEU Course Title: Heat Transfer Excel Calculations |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Heat Transfer Excel Calculations, is a series of input data and solved output equations in an Excel format. The student will type numerical values for heat transfer parameters and Excel will perform the calculations.
For example, the thickness of glass wool insulation in a wall can be calculated that would reduce heat loss by 50%. Or any input parameter can be found for a target value of a spreadsheet calculated item by using the “Goal Seek” tool in Excel. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M238 |
| CEU Course Title: Plumbing - Description of Useful Terms |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This course contains compilation of almost 1000 bits and pieces of Plumbing terminology. The definitions and/or descriptions contained herein provide guidelines to resolve ambiguities in common usage of terms or to address particular considerations regarding the interactions of people, infrastructure and environment. The compilation is arranged in an alphabetical order for easy referencing. This 3-hour course shall be useful to the professionals who plan, design, construct, manage and use the building services infrastructure. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. . You may choose to go straight to the quiz and work backwards to clear your doubts. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M239 |
| CEU Course Title: Introduction to Material and Energy Balance |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Material and Energy (M&E) balance is an evaluation method to assess the efficient use of raw materials and energy using material flow accounting. This analysis helps to identify the waste, losses and emissions which would otherwise go unnoticed in conventional monitoring systems.
This 4-hour course will introduce you to the fundamental principles of mass & energy balance. Note that we are not discussing the changes in chemical composition or reactive systems in this course.
The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. . You may choose to go straight to the quiz and work backwards to clear your doubts. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M240 |
| CEU Course Title: Automation and Robots |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: Automation refers to manufacturing systems with computer controlled robots and machine tools operating from the input of customer orders, through the process of converting materials into finished products.
Varying amounts of human activity are required for the practical implementation of automated systems. Motor power and automation has moved 75% of the work force in the United States from manufacturing and farming, into the service sector. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M244 |
| CEU Course Title: Fundamentals of Mechanical Refrigeration Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: In order to understand how refrigeration systems work, it is helpful to know how a refrigeration system operates, the different applications that exist, the components that make up a system, and how to calculate system parameters. These are fundamental underlying principles of refrigeration systems. This 4-hr course material provides a basic introduction to the principles of refrigeration and air-conditioning. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. . You may choose to go straight to the quiz and work backwards to clear your doubts. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M245 |
| CEU Course Title: Electric Overhead Traveling (EOT) Cranes and Hoists |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: In a manufacturing facility, the overhead cranes and hoists help the heavy work that keep supplies coming in, product going out, sales dollars flowing. By properly selecting, operating and maintaining your overhead cranes and hoists, you can measurably reduce costs and boost profits.
This 4-hr course on “Electric Overhead Traveling (EOT) Crane” presents basic information you can use when selecting cranes and hoists for a specific task. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. . You may choose to go straight to the quiz and work backwards to clear your doubts. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M246 |
| CEU Course Title: HVAC Ducting – Principles and Fundamentals |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Overall HVAC system efficiency is affected by both the efficiency of the equipment itself and the way the equipment interacts with the other components of the HVAC system. Ducts play a key role in energy usage from both how much friction the fan "sees" as it moves air throughout the duct system to how well they distribute heating and cooling to keep occupants comfortable.
Ducts that are improperly constructed, sealed, or installed can leak excessive amounts of air, provide poor air distribution, and can also "pipe" noise around the building. This 4-hr course outlines the common components of a duct system, the classification of duct systems, and the common layout and construction techniques. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M247 |
| CEU Course Title: Introduction to Hydraulic Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Most modern machinery today uses hydraulics to do work so as to make our lives easier. Think about your car's brakes and how, by stepping on the brake pedal, you apply stopping pressure on the brakes on all four wheels. The ease with which we drive and steer our cars today is because of hydraulics. You see hydraulics at automobile service centers lifting the cars so that mechanics can work underneath them, and many elevators are hydraulically-operated using the same technique. There are numerous such applications that rely on hydraulic force that are obviously very adaptable, but how do they actually work?
This 4-hr course provides an understanding of basic hydraulics and teaches how common hydraulic components function and interact with each other. This course material is based entirely on U.S. Army Field Manual No. 5-499. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M248 |
| CEU Course Title: Managing Water Consumption in Cooling Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: The U.S. Department of Commerce estimates that major industrial water users discharge approximately 285 billion gallons of wastewater daily. Nearly two-third of the total wastewater is the result of cooling operations. The use of water for cooling operations varies by industry and account for nearly 100 percent of the water use for electric power generation. In manufacturing industries, this can range from 10 percent in textile mills to 95 percent in beet-sugar refineries.
This increasing demand of water is taking its toll on the resources and the concept of zero discharge, total reuse with no wastewater being released into the environment is fast becoming a norm. This 3-hour course will discuss cooling water conservation, clean water regulations and general methods to reduce water use and costs. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M249 |
| CEU Course Title: Sizing Ventilation Equipment – Hoods, Ductwork & Stack |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: The enormous inefficiencies and the performance of most industrial ventilation systems can be reduced through proper system design. Systems can be more effective by good hood design and appropriate distribution of airflow. Exhaust air requirements can often be reduced drastically by judicious design of exhaust hoods and proper placement of capturing hoods. Fan static pressure requirements can be reduced by correct choice of inlets, elbows and duct sizes. As a participant you will learn how to evaluate these choices and how to properly select air cleaning devices using experience-proven methods.
This 3-hour course discusses the design criteria and cost aspects of selecting a right ventilation system equipment including hoods, ductwork and stacks. This course is based entirely on the guidelines recommended by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M250 |
| CEU Course Title: HVAC Air Handling Unit Design Considerations |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: A properly designed HVAC system performs three basic functions: 1) Controls temperature and humidity to provide thermal comfort, 2) Distributes adequate amounts of outdoor air to meet ventilation needs and 3) Isolates and removes odors and pollutants through pressure control, filtration, and exhaust fans. An air handling unit often abbreviated as AHU is a very important component of central-air-conditioning system, that is responsible for drawing return air from the indoor spaces, mixing it with outdoor air and processing that air to the appropriate conditions to be supplied to the building spaces.
This 4-hr course outlines the primary functions of various sub-items of air handling units and discusses the key design considerations for estimating the capacity and airflow rate. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M251 |
| CEU Course Title: HVAC – Guide to Demand Control Ventilation |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Concerns about rising energy costs, as well as growing interest in the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating system, has led to increased attention towards demand control ventilation (DCV). DCV is a ventilation control strategy that provides just the right amount of outside air the humans need, and no more. This accomplishes two things. First it saves energy by not heating or cooling unnecessary quantities of outside air. Secondly, it can provide assurance that sufficient outside air is being supplied for the number of occupants present.
This 4-hr course provides the framework necessary for integrating DCV into a HVAC system and includes background on ASHRAE ventilation standards. The course will take reader through the design process and calculations needed to understand, how to properly implement DCV strategy. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M252 |
| CEU Course Title: HVAC Design Overview of Variable Air Volume Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Variable air volume (VAV) is a technique for controlling the capacity of a heating, ventilating, and/or air-conditioning (HVAC) system by varying the amount of air.
The advantages of using a VAV system are twofold. The first advantage is that space temperatures can be controlled within acceptable limits over widely varying internal and external heat gains caused by factors like weather conditions or exposure to the sun. The second advantage is reduced energy consumption. The former benefit contributes to occupant comfort and productivity, whereas the latter is attractive to owners and building operators.
Variable Air Volume (VAV) systems are now widely used for commercial buildings, and you need to understand all the different types. This 4 - hour course outlines the basic fundamentals for the design of Variable Air Volume system. The course includes multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M253 |
| CEU Course Title: HVAC – Natural Ventilation & Infiltration |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: Natural ventilation refers to the process of exchanging warm building air for cooler outside air without the use of energy-consuming mechanical devices, such as fans and air conditioners.
Natural ventilation is one of the simplest and inexpensive methods to provide occupants with refreshing outside air. It is not always as simple as just providing multiple operable windows in a building. Wind patterns specific to the site and the building design and its arrangement play a vital role. In addition when ventilating a building using natural ventilation, two distinct design strategies must be considered - one for the winter and one for the summer. This 3-hour course provides an overview of the fundamentals of natural ventilation and infiltration. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M256 |
| CEU Course Title: Siphonic Roof Drainage |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 12 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 12 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 12 LU |
| Online Course Price: $299 |
| PDH Course Description: This course is so far the only PDH course of its kind. Siphonic roof drainage is easily one of the “hottest” new technologies to be introduced into the American plumbing engineering field. Siphonic roof drainage requires a certain level of technical analysis similar to engineered automatic sprinkler systems and other mechanical systems. This course provides training to the experienced plumbing engineer to impart the necessary knowledge for the layout and dimensioning of siphonic roof drainage systems. The course provider is the engineer who wrote the standards for the American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE), the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). His intimate knowledge of these standards ensures that the student will have access to the relevant and important issues involved with practical application of this technology. He has actively practiced the design of siphonic systems for many years and is the recipient of the 2006 ASPE Award of Merit for his work in this field.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M257 |
| CEU Course Title: Metal Fatigue Excel Calculations |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: Metal Fatigue Excel Calculations, is a 5 Professional Development Hour (PDH) online course having a series of input fatigue data and solved output equations in an Excel format. The student will type numerical values for machine design parameters and Excel will perform the calculations. For example, the proposed, time varying reversing loads on a shaft, are typed into labeled cells and the shaft diameter that will withstand the fatigue loading will be calculated for any safety factor. Or any input parameter can be found for a target value of an Excel calculated item by using the “Goal Seek” tool in Excel.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M258 |
| CEU Course Title: Manufacturing Operations Spreadsheets |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: Manufacturing Operations Spreadsheets is a brief summary of important planning and operating calculations used in manufacturing systems with manual and automated assembly and machining processes.
This is a 5 Professional Development Hour (PDH) online course having a series of inputs of manufacturing data and solved output equations in an Excel format. The student will type numerical values for production parameters and Excel will perform the calculations. For example, the proposed, cost of a product is typed into labeled input cells and the quantity to be produced will be calculated automatically for any desired profit. Any input parameter can be found for a target value of an Excel calculated item by using the “Goal Seek” tool in Excel. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M259 |
| CEU Course Title: Weldment Strength Excel Calculations |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This 2 PDH course can be used to calculate the: shear, bending, and torsion strength of many types of welds.
The calculations within this live spreadsheet will facilitate the initial design and engineering of many types of welds. When various factors are typed into the Input cells, Excel will calculate results automatically. In addition, the powerful tool, "Goal Seek" can be used to optimize each Calculation. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M260 |
| CEU Course Title: Screw Conveyors, Feeders, and Mixers |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This 2 PDH course can be used to calculate the: Volume and weight of a range of bulk materials transported by screw conveyors and feeders. The calculations within this live spreadsheet will facilitate the initial design and engineering of many types of screw conveyors and feeders. When various factors are typed into the Input cells, Excel will calculate results automatically. In addition, the powerful tool, "Goal Seek" can be used to optimize each Calculation.
The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M261 |
| CEU Course Title: Jigs and Fixtures for Automation |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: This 5-PDH course describes the design and use of typical jigs and fixtures. In general terms, fixtures hold parts firmly while being machined or assembled, and jigs guide or position cutting tools. Varying amounts of human activity are required for the practical implementation of automated systems. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M262 |
| CEU Course Title: Bulk Material Belt Conveyor Specification |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Belt conveyors range in length from a few feet to several miles. They carry everything from small packages to thousands of tons of bulk material per hour. A belt conveyor can unload a barge load of coal and deliver predetermined amounts to several, one hundred feet high silos, a thousand yards away in minutes. Another belt conveyor will precisely meter variable amounts of the coal to a boiler.
The lesson notes show typical belt conveyor applications transporting bulk materials. A complete belt conveyor system sample specification is also included. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M263 |
| CEU Course Title: Belt Conveyor Capacity and Power |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: Belt conveyors range in length from a few feet to several miles. They carry everything from small packages to thousands of tons of bulk material per hour. A belt conveyor can unload a barge load of coal and deliver predetermined amounts to several, one hundred feet high silos, a thousand yards away in minutes. Another belt conveyor will precisely meter variable amounts of the coal to a boiler.
The lesson notes show typical belt conveyor applications and explain how to calculate trough belt conveyor power requirements and select components on-line. A belt conveyor system layout drawing for boilers is also included. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M264 |
| CEU Course Title: Excel 6-Sigma Quality Tools Part-1 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: This 8 PDH course includes essential Six-Sigma quality control problem solving methods applicable to the statistics and technology of the industrial, chemical, mechanical, electrical, and production engineering disciplines. The focus is on solving basic product and process quality problems using Excel math tools.
Any value of an input parameter can be found for a target value of an Excel calculated item by using the “Goal Seek” tool in Excel. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M265 |
| CEU Course Title: Excel 6-Sigma Quality Tools Part-2 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: This is part-2 of a two part course. This 8-PDH course includes essential Six-Sigma quality control problem solving methods applicable to the statistics and technology of the: industrial, chemical, mechanical, electrical, and production engineering disciplines. The focus is on solving basic product and process quality problems using Excel math tools.
Any value of an input parameter can be found for a target value of an Excel calculated item by using the “Goal Seek” tool in Excel. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M266 |
| CEU Course Title: Excel 6-Sigma Quality Tools Part-3 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: This is part-3 of a two part course. This 8-PDH course includes essential Six-Sigma quality control problem solving methods applicable to the statistics and technology of the: industrial, chemical, mechanical, electrical, and production engineering disciplines. The focus is on solving basic product and process quality problems using Excel math tools.
Any value of an input parameter can be found for a target value of an Excel calculated item by using the “Goal Seek” tool in Excel. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M267 |
| CEU Course Title: Geothermal Heat Pump Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This course describes in detail the steps involved in evaluating a geoexchange, also known as ground source or geothermal, heating and cooling system. It describes the system and options and attempts to anticipate questions that building owners and designers might have about the technology.
Geoexchange technology transfers heat between the steady temperature of the earth and a building to maintain the building space conditions. Below the surface of the earth throughout New York and other states the temperature remains in the low 50°sF throughout the year. This stable temperature provides a source for heat in the winter and a means to reject excess heat in the summer. In a geoexchange system, a fluid is circulated between the building and the ground loop piping buried in the ground. In the summer the fluid picks up heat from the building and moves it to the ground. In the winter the fluid picks up heat from the ground and moves it to the building. Heat pumps in the building make this transfer of heat possible. The environmental benefits of geoexchange are also an important consideration. Geoexchange systems can help facilities qualify as Green Buildings. Green Buildings incorporate practices that significantly reduce or eliminate adverse environmental impacts and increase the efficient use of energy, environmental, and human resources. Geoexchange technology is not new. Geoexchange systems have successfully operated for decades in a variety of building types. While the basic technology has been around for more than fifty years, many improvements recently have been made, including types of materials used, design and installation methods, and the efficiencies of compressors, pumps and other equipment. This course is based on the publication Understanding and Evaluating Geothermal Heat Pump Systems as published by the GEOTHERMAL HEAT PUMP CONSORTIUM for the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M268 |
| CEU Course Title: Siphonic Roof Drainage Calculations |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Siphonic roof drainage is easily one of the “hottest” new technologies to be introduced into the American plumbing engineering field. Siphonic roof drainage requires a certain level of technical analysis similar to engineered automatic sprinkler systems and other mechanical systems. This course provides training to the experienced plumbing engineer to impart the necessary knowledge for the layout and dimensioning of siphonic roof drainage systems. The course provider is the engineer who wrote the standards for the American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ANSI/ASPE 45), the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ANSI/ASME A112.6.9) and the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM D 2021). His intimate knowledge of these standards and sizing software ensures that the student will have access to the relevant and important issues involved with practical application of this technology. He has actively practiced the design of siphonic systems for many years and is the recipient of the 2006 ASPE Award of Merit for his work in this field.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M270 |
| CEU Course Title: Selecting the Optimum Pipe Size |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 12 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 12 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 12 LU |
| Online Course Price: $299 |
| PDH Course Description: Faced with costly power, it makes little sense to select pipe size by "guessing" at a particular size's effectiveness. This course presents numerous methods of pipe size selection.
The course explains how to understand and apply fluid mechanics principles in the determination of optimum pipe size. Because it has been found that the majority of practicing Engineers are less interested in deep analysis and physical reasoning behind bottom-line equations, this course provides practical pipe size selection formulas which minimize cumbersome theoretical explanations and mathematical derivations. This 'jump-to-the-chase' approach along with ample worked-out example problems enables a quick understanding of the underlying concepts. The course deals with process, petroleum, and gas flows, and touches lightly on plumbing applications. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M270T |
| CEU Course Title: Selecting the Optimum Pipe Size (Timed & Monitored) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 12 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 12 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 12 LU |
| Online Course Price: $299 |
| PDH Course Description: Faced with costly power, it makes little sense to select pipe size by "guessing" at a particular size's effectiveness. This course presents numerous methods of pipe size selection.
The course explains how to understand and apply fluid mechanics principles in the determination of optimum pipe size. Because it has been found that the majority of practicing Engineers are less interested in deep analysis and physical reasoning behind bottom-line equations, this course provides practical pipe size selection formulas which minimize cumbersome theoretical explanations and mathematical derivations. This 'jump-to-the-chase' approach along with ample worked-out example problems enables a quick understanding of the underlying concepts. The course deals with process, petroleum, and gas flows, and touches lightly on plumbing applications. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M271 |
| CEU Course Title: Bolted Joint Excel Calculations |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This 3 PDH course can be used to calculate the: shear, bending, and torsion strength of many types of bolted joints.
The calculations within this live spreadsheet will facilitate the initial design and engineering of many types of bolted and riveted joints. When various factors are typed into the Input cells, Excel will calculate results automatically. In addition, the powerful tool, "Goal Seek" can be used to optimize each Calculation. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M272 |
| CEU Course Title: Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Engineering |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Indoor air quality is complicated issue which encompasses a wide range of topics. This online course in indoor air quality engineering presents the technical aspects related to indoor air quality. This online course also presents proper application of engineering principles required to prevent and remediate indoor air quality issues. In order to help clarify the topic, the material presented in this course relates to indoor air quality engineering – other secondary and tangential topics are only presented in enough scope to make the main issue clear.
This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M273 |
| CEU Course Title: Fundamentals of Gas Combustion |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: This eight (8) hour course covers the basics of gas combustion, including the specifics relative to fuel gas types and the properties and characteristics of those gas types. The course highlights the conditions necessary to initiate and support combustion and the burner designs most often used for the combustion process. The descriptive information is generally for atmospheric and power burners. These burners are, by far, the most prevalent burners used in domestic and industrial applications. The gas-air ratio necessary for combustion of natural, propane, butane and manufactured gases are covered as well as characteristics such as flame speed, flame temperature, limits of flammability, limits of yellow-tipping, limits of lifting, etc. We also consider proper venting for the products of combustion and, last but not least, a complete chapter on troubleshooting a gas-fired burner system.
This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M275 |
| CEU Course Title: Chain Drives and Drag Chain Conveyor Excel Spread Sheets |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This 2 PDH course has Excel spread sheets for calculating:
a. Calculating chain drive dimensions. b. Calculating horse power ratings of all the standard ANSI roller chains from: 1/4 inch to 2 1/2 inch pitch. c. Determining service factors for chain drives. d. Identifying lubrication requirements for chain drives. e. Drive power and volume capacity for horizontal and inclined drag chain conveyors. The calculations within this live spreadsheet will facilitate the initial design and engineering of many types of chain conveyors. When various factors are typed into the Input cells, Excel will calculate results automatically. In addition, the powerful tool, "Goal Seek" can be used to optimize each calculation. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M276 |
| CEU Course Title: Net Zero Energy Buildings |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: This course is based on the findings from research conducted at NREL to assess the technical potential for zero-energy building (ZEB) technologies and practices to reduce the impact of commercial buildings on the U.S. energy system. Commercial buildings currently account for 18% of annual U.S. energy consumption, and energy use is growing along with overall floor area.
The course is based on the publication: Technical Report - NREL/TP-550-41957, December 2007. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M277 |
| CEU Course Title: Displacement Ventilation |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Conventional heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems in commercial buildings meet both outdoor air ventilation and space conditioning requirements using air distribution approaches that provide a mixture of outdoor air and recirculated air with the goal of achieving good air mixing within the occupied space. More recently, advanced ventilation approaches have been proposed, and in some cases installed, that separate the outdoor air ventilation and space conditioning functions (dedicated outdoor air systems or that distribute air to achieve thermal stratification within the space.
This course is based on the document Initial Evaluation of Displacement Ventilation and Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems for U.S. Commercial Buildings – NISTIR7244 This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M278 |
| CEU Course Title: Energy Management for Motor Driven Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 10 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 10 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 10 LU |
| Online Course Price: $249 |
| PDH Course Description: A common misconception within industry has been to equate an energy reduction or conservation program with the concept of turning off equipment and shutting down processes. Instead, the program of energy management challenges plant staff to produce the products or services with the absolute minimum energy consumption. The objective is to minimize energy usage through production efficiency gains, while procuring the lowest cost and most reliable supplies of fuel and power.
This course is based on the document Energy Management for Motor Driven Systems, DOE-Office of Industrial Technologies, Revision 2 – March 2000. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M279 |
| CEU Course Title: Solar Water Heating |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: Today’s solar heating systems not only keep swimming pools warm they can also heat much of a home’s water and interior space. Their popularity is increasing, for several reasons. Solar heating systems are reliable, adaptable, and pollution-free because they use renewable energy from the sun. Many systems include sleek, attractive, low-relief collectors that people often mistake for skylights.
This course is based on the document A consumer’s Guide – Heat Your Water With The Sun, US Department of Energy, December 2003, DOE/GO-102003-1824. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M280 |
| CEU Course Title: Building Envelope Air Tightness |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Infiltration in commercial buildings can have many negative consequences, including reduced thermal comfort, interference with the proper operation of mechanical ventilation systems, degraded indoor air quality, moisture damage of building envelope components, and increased energy consumption. The objective of the study used in this exam was to investigate the impact of envelope airtightness on the energy consumption of typical commercial buildings in the U.S. Despite common assumptions that envelope air leakage is not significant in office and other commercial buildings, measurements have shown that these buildings are subject to larger infiltration rates than commonly believed.
Investigation of the Impact of Commercial Building Envelope Airtightness of HVAC Use, National Institute of Technologies - NISTIR 7238 – June 2005. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M281 |
| CEU Course Title: Variable Speed Pumping |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Significant opportunities exist to reduce pumping system energy consumption through smart design, retrofitting, and operating practices. In particular, the many pumping applications with variable-duty requirements offer great potential for savings. The savings often go well beyond energy, and may include improved performance, improved reliability, and reduced life cycle costs.
This course is based on the publication Variable Speed Pumping – A Guide To Successful Applications DOE/GO-102004-1913 May 2004. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M282 |
| CEU Course Title: Fire Dynamics Series: Fire Protection Fundamentals |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This course reviews selected fire protection fundamentals and most relevant characteristics of fire chemistry, and physics (temperature, combustion products, smoke, toxicity, and fire extinguishing agents, etc.). The Fire Dynamics Course Material is from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and is referred to as “Fire Dynamics Tools” (FDTs). This course material was implemented by the NRC to assist their regional fire protection inspectors in performing fire hazard analysis (FHA). Although the material was prepared for NRC fire protection inspectors, the material presented is fundamental in nature and not specific to a nuclear power plant environment.
This course concludes with a multiple choice quiz which is designed to enhance the understanding of students. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M283 |
| CEU Course Title: Steam System Survey |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: Often operations personnel and energy managers are unaware of the opportunities available for energy and productivity savings in their steam systems, or they are unsure of the calculation procedures required to determine the savings opportunities. Steam system surveys can save energy and provide significant economical benefits to the building owner.
This course is based on the document Steam System Survey Guide, ORNL/TM-2001/263 – May 2002 US-DOE Best Practices Steam Program. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M284 |
| CEU Course Title: Kitchen Makeup Air |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: A universal concern regarding the commercial kitchen space is having an effective ventilation system. A large portion of kitchen ventilation planning is dedicated to properly exhausting cooking effluent. Appliance layout and the energy input are evaluated, hoods are located and specified, the ductwork size and routing are determined, and exhaust fans are specified to remove the proper volume of air. Unfortunately, much less time is usually dedicated to planning how the exhausted volume of air will be replaced, although an air balance schedule is commonly used to indicate the source and quantity of the makeup air.
This course is based on the document Makeup Air Effects On Commercial Kitchen Exhaust System Performance - California Energy Commission, P500-03-007F, December 2002. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M285 |
| CEU Course Title: Kitchen Ventilation Improvement |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: An effective commercial kitchen ventilation (CKV) system requires balance - air balance that is. Fortunately, there is no “magic” to the relationship between an exhaust hood and its requirement for replacement or makeup air (MUA). The physics are simple: air that exits the building (through exhaust hoods and fans) must be replaced with outside air that enters the building (intentionally or otherwise).
This course is based on the document Design Guide – Improving Commercial Kitchen Ventilation System Performance - California Energy Commission P500-03-034F Rev. 5.5.03. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M286 |
| CEU Course Title: Laboratory Building Energy Analysis |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: Because laboratories use a high amount of energy, often more than five times as much per square foot as an office building, it is important to find cost-effective ways to reduce their energy use and costs.
This course is based on the document Laboratories For The 21st Century – Energy Analysis Publication DOE/GO-102003-1694 – April 2003. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M287 |
| CEU Course Title: Cooling Tower Ozone Treatment |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: The form of oxygen known as ozone has been recognized for nearly a century for its powerful ability to disinfect water. Cooling tower water must be treated to limit the growth of mineral and microbial deposits that can reduce the heat transfer efficiency of the cooling tower. The use of ozone to treat water in cooling towers is a relatively new practice that is increasing in popularity, and it has good potential for use in commercial building systems.
This course is based on the document Ozone Treatment For Cooling Towers – DOE/DOD/SERDP, August 1998. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M288 |
| CEU Course Title: Pumping System Performance Improvement |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: Pumps are used widely in industry to provide cooling and lubrication services, to transfer fluids for processing, and to provide the motive force in hydraulic systems. Pumps are essential to the daily operation of many facilities. This tends to promote the practice of sizing pumps conservatively to ensure that the needs of the system will be met under all conditions. Intent on ensuring that the pumps are large enough to meet system needs, engineers often overlook the cost of over-sizing pumps and error on the side of safety by adding more pump capacity. Unfortunately, this practice results in higher-than-necessary system operating and maintenance costs.
This course is based on the document Improving Pumping System Performance - A Sourcebook for Industry, Second Edition, May 2006 (NREL/PIX13296). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M289 |
| CEU Course Title: Kitchen Ventilation Design Guide |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: An effective commercial kitchen ventilation system requires air balance. The designer, installer or operator of the kitchen ventilation system may be the first person called upon to perform a “balancing act” when the exhaust hood doesn’t work. The strategy used to introduce replacement makeup air can significantly impact hood performance and should be a key factor in the design of kitchen ventilation systems.
This course is based on the document “Design Guide – Improving Commercial Kitchen Ventilation System performance”, California Energy Commission P500-03-03AF, Rev. 5.5.03. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M290 |
| CEU Course Title: Laboratory Building Best Practices |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: To optimize a laboratory’s mechanical heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning system, it is essential to recognize the building’s unique aspects and operation. To reduce energy use in laboratory buildings, the ventilation system is usually the largest and easiest target.
This course is based on the document Laboratories For The 21st Century – Best Practices, Publication DOE/GO-102005-2042, February 2005. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M291 |
| CEU Course Title: Laboratory Building Low Energy Design |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: As a building type, the laboratory demands new attention. The challenge for architects, engineers, and other building professionals is to design and construct the next generation of laboratories with energy efficiency, renew-able energy sources, and sustainable construction practices in mind and to do so while maintaining, and even advancing, high contemporary standards of comfort, health, and safety.
This course is based on the document Laboratories For The 21st Century – An Introduction To Low-Energy Design; Publication DOE/GO-102000-1112, August 2000. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M292 |
| CEU Course Title: Fan Fundamentals |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: Fans consume a large portion of energy in commercial buildings. The engineer who design HVAC systems must always keep in mind the fundamentals of fan selections and applications.
This course is based on the document Engineering Cookbook – A Handbook for the Mechanical Engineer, Second Edition, Copyright 1999, Loren Cook Company, Springfield, MO. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M293 |
| CEU Course Title: Laboratories Best Practices – Water Efficiency |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: Most laboratory buildings in our country use significantly more water per square foot than standard commercial buildings do, primarily to meet their larger cooling and process loads. This greater need also provides laboratories with more opportunities to make cost-effective improvements in water efficiency.
This course is based on the document Laboratories for the 21st Century: Best Practices – Water Efficiency Guide for Laboratories, DOE/GO-102005-2008, May 2005. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M294 |
| CEU Course Title: Building Integrated Photovoltaics |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Building-integrated photovoltaic electric power systems not only produce electricity, they are also part of the building. A wide variety of BIPV systems are available in today's markets. Most of them can be grouped into two main categories: facade systems and roofing systems. The primary intent of this course is to provide architects and designers with useful information on building integrated photovoltaic systems in the design briefs included in this course.
This course is based on the document Building-Integrated Photovoltaic Designs for Commercial and Institutional Structures - A Sourcebook for Architects. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M295 |
| CEU Course Title: Thermal Storage For Space Cooling |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: Thermal energy storage for space cooling, also known as cool storage, chill storage, or cool thermal storage, is a relatively mature technology that continues to improve through evolutionary design advances. Cool storage technology can be used to significantly reduce energy costs by allowing energy-intensive, electrically driven cooling equipment to be predominantly operated during off-peak hours when electricity rates are lower.
This course is based on the document Federal Technology Alert – Thermal Energy Storage for Space Cooling, DOE/EE-0241, December 2000. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M296 |
| CEU Course Title: UV Lamps in Air Circulating Ductwork |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: In today’s complex buildings it is imperative that the HVAC engineer have a basic knowledge of all of the options available to provide an environment suitable to the concerns of the building owner and occupants. These include comfort, indoor air quality, terrorist attacks through the ventilation system, etc. Ultraviolet (UV) lights have been used to disinfect room air streams as far back as 1900 but has become more and more popular due to recent realizations the UV can be effective against infectious diseases and some potential terrorist chemical attacks.
This course is based on the document Defining The Effectiveness Of UV Lamps Installed In Circulating Air Ductwork Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology Institute ARTI-21CR/610-40030-01 ---- November 2002. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M297 |
| CEU Course Title: Underground Storage Tank Sump Maintenance |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: Despite advances that have greatly reduced the threat of petroleum releases from UST systems into the environment, some UST systems continue to experience releases. Inadequate operation and maintenance is one reason these systems continue to experience releases.
This course is based on the document UST Systems: Inspecting and Maintaining Sumps and Spill Buckets US – Environmental Protection Agency, EPA 510-R-05-001, May 2005. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M298 |
| CEU Course Title: Mechanical Considerations for Servo Motor and Gearhead Sizing |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: Special considerations are required when selecting a motor/gearhead combination if the motor is a servo. This course is intended to familiarize the designer with the mechanical issues involved with servo motor and gearhead selection.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M299 |
| CEU Course Title: Introduction to Designing Clean-in-Place Systems for Tanks and Vessels |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Many processes used to produce food, beverages, drugs, consumer cosmetics, and personal care products utilize tanks and vessels. These vessels are often combined into multiple unit operations much like any chemical or other bulk fluid process. These vessels or tanks use various other components on the inside to store, hold, blend, mix, shear, stir, homogenize, heat, cool, ferment, extract, and otherwise physically manipulate the fluids. There are multiple and various reasons for cleaning these vessels. The most important factors to cleaning a vessel are associated with the product’s fluid characteristics, properties, or constituents. Designing a cleaning process for any vessel must also consider one of two general goals. They must either be cleaned on a regular basis to protect the safety of an end-user or to maintain the product’s quality. In some cases these two factors coincide but more frequently they do not and, at times, even contradict each other. These two different design goals are explored in this course in the context of the process, vessel, and product characteristics.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M300 |
| CEU Course Title: Flywheel Energy Storage |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: Flywheels have been around for thousands of years. The earliest application is likely the potter’s wheel. Perhaps the most common application in more recent times has been in internal combustion engines. A flywheel is a simple form of mechanical energy storage. Energy is stored by causing a disk or rotor to spin on its axis. Stored energy is proportional to the flywheel’s mass and the square of its rotational speed.
This course is based on the document Federal Technology Alert – Flywheel Energy Storage; DOE/EE-0286, September 2003. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M301 |
| CEU Course Title: Seismic Restraints of Ducts and Pipes |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 7 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 7 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.7 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 7 LU |
| Online Course Price: $169 |
| PDH Course Description: Earthquakes are more likely to occur in some parts of the world than others. When buildings are constructed in areas where seismic activity is likely to occur the building codes and standards require seismic bracing of ducts and pipes. The selection and specification of products for installation of mechanical equipment in seismic zones requires some basic understanding of how the installation of ducts and pipes needs to be implemented.
This course is based on Installing Seismic Restraints For Duct and Pipe, FEMA 414/December 2004 2006. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M302 |
| CEU Course Title: Seismic Design for Mechanical Equipment Installations |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 7 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 7 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.7 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 7 LU |
| Online Course Price: $169 |
| PDH Course Description: Earthquakes are more likely to occur in some parts of the world than others. When buildings are constructed in areas where seismic activity is likely to occur the building codes and standards require seismic bracing of mechanical equipment. The selection and specification of products for installation of mechanical equipment in seismic zones requires some basic understanding of how the installation of this equipment needs to be implemented.
This course is based on the document Installing Seismic Restraints For Mechanical Equipment, FEMA 412/December 2002. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M303 |
| CEU Course Title: Enhanced Geothermal Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Heat is naturally present everywhere in the earth. Geothermal systems technology is constantly evolving; improvements and new approaches are introduced as market conditions warrant or dictate. Enhanced Geothermal Systems projects to market. With the success of the first commercial projects, technology improvements beyond those envisioned here can be expected to meet future needs.
This course is based on the document 2008 An Evaluation of Enhanced Geothermal Systems Technology, U.S. Department of Energy. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M304 |
| CEU Course Title: Fire Protection Fundamentals |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 7 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 7 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.7 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 7 LU |
| Online Course Price: $169 |
| PDH Course Description: The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 [Public Law 91-596] assures so far as possible every working man and woman in the Nation safe and healthful working conditions. The Act charges the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) with conducting research and making science-based recommendations to prevent work-related illness, injury, disability, and death.
This course is based on the document Fire Protection – NIOSH Instructional Module SHAPE – Safety/Health Awareness for Preventative Engineering, NIOSH Publication Order No.9637770. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M305 |
| CEU Course Title: Waste Heat Reduction & Recovery |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: Thermal efficiency of process heating equipment, such as furnaces, ovens, melters, heaters, and kilns is the ratio of heat delivered to a material and heat supplied to the heating equipment. For most heating equipment a large amount of the heat supplied is wasted in the form of exhaust or flue gases. These losses depend on various factors associated with the design and operation of the heating equipment. This technical brief is a guide to help plant operators reduce waste heat losses associated with the heating equipment.
This course is based on the document A Best Practices Process Heating Technical Brief Waste Heat Reduction and Recovery for Improving Furnace Efficiency, Productivity and Emissions Performance, DOE/GO-102004-1975 November 2004. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M306 |
| CEU Course Title: Heating and Cooling Systems Upgrades |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Heating and cooling systems are the largest single consumers of energy in buildings. These systems condition the air within a building so that occupants are comfortable. Heating and cooling systems consist mainly of chillers, boilers, cooling towers, and pumps. There are central heating and cooling systems, and unitary systems that combine heating and cooling. Opportunities exist for improvement to both central and unitary systems.
This course is based on the document Heating And Cooling System Upgrades - Energy Star Buildings Manual. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M307 |
| CEU Course Title: Laboratories Best Practices: Right Sizing Laboratory Equipment Loads |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: Laboratory equipment such as autoclaves, glass washers, refrigerators, and computers account for a significant portion of the energy use in laboratories. However, because of the general lack of measured equipment load data for laboratories, designers often use estimates based on “nameplate” rated data, or design assumptions from prior projects. Consequently, peak equipment loads are frequently overestimated.
This course is based on the document Laboratories Foe the 21st Century: Best Practice Guide – Right-Sizing Laboratory Equipment Loads, August 2006. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M308 |
| CEU Course Title: Laboratories Best Practices: Manifolding Exhaust in Laboratories |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: Manifolding laboratory exhaust in laboratory buildings provides substantial energy and first-cost savings opportunities when compared to separately ducted, multiple exhaust fans. A manifolded system also offers a number of benefits, including increased fume dilution, enhanced personnel safety, augmented redundancy and improved design flexibility.
Probable energy recoveryThis course is based on the document Laboratories For The 21st Century: Best Practice Guide – Manifolding Laboratory Exhaust Systems, DOE/GO-102006-April 2007. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M309 |
| CEU Course Title: Laboratories Best Practices: Modeling Exhaust Dispersion from Laboratories |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: Studies have shown a direct relationship between indoor air quality and the health and productivity of building occupants. Historically, the study and protection of indoor air quality has focused on emission sources emanating from within the building including laboratories. Emissions from external sources, which may be re-ingested into the building through closed circuiting between the building’s exhaust stacks and air intakes, are an often overlooked aspect of indoor air quality.
This course is based on the document Laboratories For The 21st Century: Best Practices – Modeling Exhaust Dispersion For Specifying Acceptable Exhaust/Intake Designs, DOE/GO-1-2005-2104, May 2005. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M310 |
| CEU Course Title: Laboratories Best Practices: Energy Recovery for Ventilation Air in Laboratories |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: Energy recovery can substantially reduce the mechanical heating and cooling requirements associated with conditioning ventilation air in most laboratories. Laboratories typically require 100% outside air at high ventilation rates, between 6 and 15 air changes per hour, primarily for safety reasons. The heating and cooling energy needed to condition this air, as well as the fan energy needed to move it, is 5 to 10 times greater than the amount of energy used in most offices for those purposes. Heating and cooling systems can be downsized when energy recovery is used, because energy recovery systems reduce peak heating and cooling requirements.
This course is based on the document Laboratories For The 21st Century: Best Practices – Energy Recover For Ventilation Air In Laboratories, DOE/GO-102003-1774 October 2003. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M311 |
| CEU Course Title: Laboratories Best Practices: Minimizing Reheat |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: HVAC systems that are designed without properly accounting for equipment load variation across laboratory spaces in a facility can significantly increase simultaneous heating and cooling, particularly for systems that use zone reheat for temperature control.
There are several different HVAC system alternatives that can mitigate reheat energy use. This course is based on the document Laboratories For The 21st Century: Best Practices Guide – Minimizing Reheat Energy Use In Laboratories, August 2005. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M312 |
| CEU Course Title: Fire Dynamics Series: Estimating Fire Flame Height and Radiant Heat Flux From Fire |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This course reviews selected fire dynamics fundamentals and describes the methodology for calculating radiant heat flux transfer and flame height in a compartment fire. The course material is from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and is referred to as “Fire Dynamics Tools” (FDTs). This course material was implemented by the NRC to assist their regional fire protection inspectors in performing fire hazard analysis (FHA). Although the material was prepared for NRC fire protection inspectors, the material presented is fundamental in nature and not specific to a nuclear power plant environment.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M313 |
| CEU Course Title: High Performance Data Centers |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: Data centers can consume 25 to 50 times as much electricity as standard office spaces. With such large power consumption, they are prime targets for energy efficient design measures that can save money and reduce electricity use. But the critical nature of data center loads elevates many design criteria, chiefly reliability and high power density capacity, far above efficiency. Short design cycles often leave little time to fully assess efficient design opportunities or consider first cost versus life cycle cost issues. This can lead to designs that are simply scaled up versions of standard office space approaches or that re-use strategies and specifications that worked “good enough” in the past without regard for energy performance. The material used in this course has been created to provide viable alternatives to inefficient building practices.
This course is based on the document High Performance Data Centers – A Design Guidelines Sourcebook, January 2006. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M314 |
| CEU Course Title: Fire Dynamics Series: Predicting Hot Gas Layer Temperature and Smoke Layer Height in a Room Fire with Natural and Forced Ventilation |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: The following course reviews selected fire protection fundamentals and describes the methodology for calculating the hot gas layer temperature and smoke layer height in a compartment fire. The following Fire Dynamics Course Material is from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and is referred to as “Fire Dynamics Tools” (FDTs). This course material was implemented by the NRC to assist their regional fire protection inspectors in performing fire hazard analysis (FHA). Although the material was prepared for NRC fire protection inspectors, the material presented is fundamental in nature and not specific to a nuclear power plant environment.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M315 |
| CEU Course Title: Bucket Elevator Excel Calculations |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: This 1 PDH course spreadsheet can be used to calculate the: Volume and Weight capacities of a range of bulk materials elevated by bucket elevators.
The calculations will facilitate the initial design and engineering of three types of bucket elevators: Centrifugal, Continuous, and High Speed. When various factors are typed into the Input cells, Excel will calculate results automatically. In addition, the powerful what-if tool, "Goal Seek" can be used to optimize each calculation. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M316 |
| CEU Course Title: Air-Conditioning Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Most people think the air conditioning system's job is just to add "cold” air to the space. Actually air-conditioning is the treatment of air to control simultaneously its temperature, humidity, cleanliness, and distribution to meet the requirements of a conditioned space. Common use of the term "air conditioning" applies it to the cooling of air; however, true air conditioning treats all aspects of indoor atmospheric comfort. This course will provide you a basic understanding of air conditioning systems. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M317 |
| CEU Course Title: Refrigeration Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Most people think the refrigeration system’s job is simply to remove heat from an object. Actually there is no such thing “remove” the heat since heat is a form of energy than can’t be destroyed. We can only transfer heat from one place to another. Even though it is easier to think of refrigeration as the process of making things cold, it actually is the process of transferring heat from one place to another. It could also be said that refrigeration is the transfer of heat from one place where it is not wanted (walk in cooler), to another less objectionable place (outdoors).
This is just a very quick introduction to mechanical refrigeration system. This 4 -hour course provides more detailed information on the heat and refrigeration principles, refrigeration system components, type of refrigerants, methods of installation, maintaining, servicing and repairing the refrigeration systems. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M318 |
| CEU Course Title: HVAC Cooling Load Calculations and Principles |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: The cooling load is the amount of heat energy to be extracted from a building space to keep the indoor temperature, humidity and air quality within a specified range. This is the load that must be handled by the air-conditioning system. The calculation of the cooling loads is the single most important step in determining the size the cooling equipment. Proper sizing of HVAC equipment can mean savings in initial & operating cost of mechanical equipment and increased comfort to occupants. Equipment over sizing causes frequent cycling of equipment and poor dehumidification during cooling months.
This 5 - hour course provides a procedure for preparing a manual calculation for cooling load. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M319 |
| CEU Course Title: Heat Loss Calculations and Principles |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This course discusses the stepwise procedure to determine the rate of heat loss through building elements using a process called heat loss calculation. You will learn how to extrapolate your calculation of a maximum hourly rate into an annual energy usage rate and also learn some useful tips on saving heating energy. The course includes one sample example for better understanding of the concept.
The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M320 |
| CEU Course Title: Cooling Towers - Made Easy |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 7 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 7 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.7 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 7 LU |
| Online Course Price: $169 |
| PDH Course Description: The machines and processes of industry, as well as the air-conditioning systems for buildings generate tremendous amounts of heat, which must be continuously, dissipated to continue to operate efficiently. Water cooling is the most efficient method of dissipating heat.
This course provides comprehensive information on the different types of cooling towers, their operating principles, mechanical components and the cooling water problems associated with cooling water. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M321 |
| CEU Course Title: HVAC Thermal Comfort - Concepts & Fundamentals |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: Thermal comfort is a condition of mind that expresses satisfaction with the thermal environment. Comfort is a broad ranging concept that is influenced by temperature, humidity, air speed, ventilation rate, glare, solar radiation, lighting level, external weather conditions, colors, odors, noise levels, relationship with other occupants, job satisfaction, mood, health and social conditioning. One of the most important factors in achieving acceptable thermal comfort is a competent HVAC system, designed for appropriate climatic loads, together with fine control. Designing for comfort requires integrated knowledge of human physiology, heat transfer, psychrometrics, and mechanical systems.
This course will provide you a basic understanding of HVAC concepts and ideas that set a baseline for comfort HVAC applications. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M322 |
| CEU Course Title: HVAC Equipments and Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 7 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 7 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.7 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 7 LU |
| Online Course Price: $169 |
| PDH Course Description: The aim of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system is to provide comfort environmental conditions for the spaces in which we work, relax or do our business. The main criterion achieving acceptable thermal comfort is selection of most appropriate HVAC system and equipments, designed for appropriate climatic loads, together with fine control.
This course will provide you a basic understanding of HVAC equipments and systems for comfort HVAC applications. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M323 |
| CEU Course Title: Compressed Air Energy Efficiency |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: Compressed air has many applications in industry using well-known and proven technology. Delivering compressed air to a manufacturing facility is an expensive operation. It requires costly equipment that consumes significant amounts of electricity and needs frequent maintenance. Roughly 80 to 90 percent of the electricity used to operate compressed air systems is converted to low-temperature waste heat. This lost energy can quickly add up, each year costing individual manufacturers as much as double the purchase and installation cost (first-cost) of the entire system.
This course provides basic information on system operation and outlines opportunities for improving system performance and efficiency. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M324 |
| CEU Course Title: Cooling Water Treatment |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Water is an excellent fluid for closed-loop and open-loop cooling systems because it is so efficient at conducting and transferring heat. It’s also often laden with minerals, organisms and particulates that reduce system effectiveness and diminish the life of a system’s pipes and tubing. There are three major problems in these water systems: microbiological growth, corrosion and deposition or scale. Any of these problems – or more usually a combination of them – can cause a loss of efficiency, shorten equipment life and push up operating costs.
This 4-hr course presents an overview of common chemical treatment program that may be required to maintain cooling water systems in good operating condition. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M325 |
| CEU Course Title: Pneumatic Conveying Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: From pebble lime to peanuts, from coal to baby powder - and everything in between – pneumatic conveying has long been a popular choice for moving bulk materials, either from storage facilities to a process unit, or between process units. In reference to this, there are two types of pneumatic operations, the dilute phase and the dense phase.
Selecting the correct pneumatic conveying regime for your requirements is a vital decision for a successfully designed system. This 5-hr course presents an overview of pneumatic material handling system and summarizes the main hardware and technology for efficient conveying. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M326 |
| CEU Course Title: Air Moving Systems and Fire Protection |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: The fire hazards associated with heating ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems are significant. Fire isn’t the only hazard – the smoke generated by the fire can be much more dangerous.
This 2-hour course provides basic information on fire protection systems and discusses some typical preparations needed for designing smoke control systems. This course is based entirely on National Institute of Standards and Technology (NISTIR - 5227) report titled “Air moving systems and Fire Protection”. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M327 |
| CEU Course Title: Firefighting and Fire Prevention |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: Workers involved in operation and maintenance of industrial utilities, power plants, pumping plants or other reclamation establishments are exposed to potential fire hazards. According to the National Safety Council, fire is the third leading cause of accidental deaths in the United States, yet most people ignore it. Knowing the basic principles of fire can help lower this number.
This course discusses basic information on fire chemistry, the nature of fire, fire extinguishing methods, types of fire prevention equipment, fire agents and their proper use. The course is entirely based on the guidelines recommended by United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation titled “Firefighting and Fire Prevention”. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M328 |
| CEU Course Title: HVAC Chilled Water Distribution |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: In large commercial and industrial systems, chilled water system serves as means to transfer heat from building spaces to the refrigeration system. Initially, when energy costs were low, constant volume and primary-secondary systems provided a stable and simple operation of the chillers and distribution systems. However, as energy costs increased, particularly in the late 1970s, the efficiency of the chillers and the costs associated with operating the distribution system became more important. As a result, the need for new schemes to improve chiller performance and reduce energy costs drove the HVAC industry to advance chilled water technology, particularly in the manner that chilled water is delivered.
This course discusses the hydraulic considerations associated with delivering chilled water and how they influence system performance. Problems such as low delta-T syndrome associated with the chilled water pumping schemes are defined and discussed and finally, this course compares the advantages and disadvantages of primary-secondary and direct-primary pumping schemes. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M329 |
| CEU Course Title: HVAC Pumps Characteristics and Energy Efficiency |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: In large commercial and industrial campuses, chilled water and cooling water system serves as means to transfer heat from building spaces to the refrigeration system and from refrigeration system to atmosphere. Water is heated or cooled in a central plant, then pumped to air handlers, where ventilation air is conditioned as needed. Centrifugal pumps are most widely used for transporting chilled water, hot water and condenser cooling water.
This course provides an opportunity to refresh and enhance pump knowledge related to heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) applications and energy conservation. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M330 |
| CEU Course Title: Psychrometrics and Air Conditioning Processes |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: The amount of moisture vapour in the air varies quite significantly under different conditions. When the air is hot it can contain a large amount of moisture vapour, sometimes as much as 5% by volume. When it is cold, its capacity to hold the moisture as a vapour is reduced. The subject “psychrometrics” deals with air-moisture relationships and the air conditioning engineers use the psychometric chart to predict changes in the environment.
This course provides a simple introduction to psychrometric principles and how they relate to the indoor environment. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M331 |
| CEU Course Title: HVAC for Cleanroom Facilities |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: Although the idea of a cleanroom may seem right out of science fiction, clean and controlled environments are actually used by a wide range of industries. From their more obvious uses in medical facilities to their necessity in integrated circuit manufacture, cleanrooms provide an essential role in modern production and research.
This course provides an overview of cleanroom and discusses the key HVAC design aspects applicable to cleanrooms. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M332 |
| CEU Course Title: HVAC Design for Oil & Gas Facilities |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Oil & Gas (O & G) facilities are fraught with numerous challenges related to health, safety, logistics, economics, quality assurance and reliability. HVAC design for such facilities needs special considerations not only to minimize the potential loss to capital investment due to fire, explosion and corrosion but also to isolate the personnel from life-threatening environment.
This course discusses the complexities of HVAC design for offshore oil and gas installations and how to go about carrying out the selection of a proper system and related equipment. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M333 |
| CEU Course Title: HVAC Design for Pharmaceutical Facilities (GMP’s) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Design of pharmaceutical facilities is governed by Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), which require companies to document how they intend to design and operate their facility. These are intended to set forth engineering requirements deemed necessary for safe design and operation of pharmaceutical facilities. Failure to comply puts the owner at both regulatory and business risk and therefore it is important that the pharmaceutical facilities are constructed under a rigorous and well-defined quality-control system.
This course provides an introduction to “Good Manufacturing Practices” with focus on the HVAC system design. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M334 |
| CEU Course Title: HVAC for Hospitals & Healthcare Facilities |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: Hospitals and other healthcare facilities are complex environments that require special attention to HVAC design. Hospital air conditioning assumes a more important role than just the promotion of comfort. In many cases, proper air conditioning is a factor in patient therapy; in some instance, it is the major treatment. Studies show that patient in controlled environments generally has more rapid physical improvement than do those in uncontrolled environments.
This course briefly outlines the best practices for design, construction and maintenance of healthcare HVAC systems. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M335 |
| CEU Course Title: Commercial HVAC |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: Commercial heating ventilation and air-conditioning systems may contain a myriad of components, many of which are present in one form or other in variety of configurations. Also these components may be assembled into systems literally dozen or hundred different ways, the boundaries between these system types are not absolute, and the choice largely depends on cost, aesthetics and degree of control.
This course provides the common system arrangements of commercial heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems and discusses the most prevalent system configurations, equipments and control strategies. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M336 |
| CEU Course Title: Fluid Power (Part 1) – Hydraulic Principles |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: Most modern machinery today uses fluid power principles to do work so as to make our lives easier. Think about your car's brakes and how, by stepping on the brake pedal, you apply stopping pressure on the brakes on all four wheels. The ease with which we drive and steer our cars today is because of fluid power. You see fluid power at automobile service centers lifting the cars so that mechanics can work underneath them, and many elevators are hydraulically-operated using the same technique. There are numerous such applications that rely on fluid power that are obviously very adaptable, but how do they actually work!
This 3-hr course provides a broad based understanding of the most important hydraulic concepts and introduces both Pascal's Law and Bernoulli's Principle. This course material is based entirely on the NAVEDTRA NONRESIDENT TRAINING COURSE 14105 titled “Fluid Power” wherein, the reader will be introduced to chapters 1 thru 3. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M337 |
| CEU Course Title: Fluid Power (Part 2) – Hydraulic Power Units |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: Fluid systems are utilized in many engineering systems like machine tools, heavy machinery, chemical processes, automotive equipment, aircraft, missiles, and space vehicles. All fluid systems involve the use of power unit comprising of pumps, valves, piping, tubing, and hoses used to convey fluid under pressure.
This 5 -hour course provides an overview of the various types of pumps, valves, tubing and flexible hoses. It also discusses several types of seals and packing used in fluid power systems. This course material is based entirely on the NAVEDTRA NONRESIDENT TRAINING COURSE 14105 titled “Fluid Power” wherein the readers will be introduced to chapters 4 thru 7. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M338 |
| CEU Course Title: Fluid Power Systems (Part 3) – Hydraulic Components |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: Fluid systems involve the use of fluids to transmit and multiply force. The basic hydraulic unit for this purpose makes use of various hydraulic components such as reservoirs, actuators, filters and accumulators. It also involves the use of diverse types of controls including pressure control and valves, flow control, directional control and solenoids.
This 5 - hour course describes---- the theory, concepts, selection procedures and modes of operation of hydraulic and pneumatic components. This course material is based entirely on the NAVEDTRA NONRESIDENT TRAINING COURSE 14105 titled “Fluid Power” wherein the readers will be introduced to chapters 8 thru 12. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M339 |
| CEU Course Title: HVAC Tips for Green Buildings |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 10 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 10 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 10 LU |
| Online Course Price: $249 |
| PDH Course Description: Buildings as they are designed and used today, symbolize unrestrained consumption of energy and other natural resources with its consequent negative environment impact. According to the Department of Energy, in 2005, commercial buildings accounted for 35 percent of total electricity consumption. Roughly 40-50% of the total electricity consumption is accounted for by HVAC system, followed by lighting system (20%). Other loads (pumps, equipment etc.) contribute to balance 20- 30%. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the energy savings potential in commercial buildings is more than 35 percent by adopting proper design and energy-efficient upgrades.
This 10 - hour course discusses some of the proven energy efficiency HVAC concepts for the new building projects. The course focuses on the design of energy efficient building architecture, building construction materials, HVAC equipment design considerations, energy, refrigerants, construction practices, indoor environment quality and commissioning practices. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M340 |
| CEU Course Title: Material Properties & Corrosion for Nuclear Plants |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: The purpose of this course is to briefly introduce several material properties and failure modes. A better understanding of these failure mechanisms will enable more appropriate decisions when selecting materials for a particular application. Even a basic knowledge and awareness can help design engineers to be better equipped in delaying or preventing the failure of a material or component.
This course discusses properties and behavior of materials related to nuclear power reactors. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M341 |
| CEU Course Title: Evaporative Cooling Design Guidelines Manual |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: Evaporative air-cooling is an environmentally friendly and energy efficient method of cooling air using water as cooling medium. Compared to air-conditioning which uses mechanical refrigeration, the evaporative cooling can effectively meet the objectives of comfort cooling using one-fourth the energy of conventional equipment. But the limitation is that it is effective only in certain arid and dry climates. Before you can decide if evaporative cooling will work in your situation you should understand exactly how it works.
This 5 - hour course discusses some of the pertinent design issues and guidelines for evaporative cooling systems. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M342 |
| CEU Course Title: Emergency Showers and Eyewashes |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Architects and engineers are many times involved in the design of buildings that may involve the occupants’ use or handling of flammable, corrosive or injurious materials. Although such occupants are required to use appropriate protective gear and be thoroughly trained in the handling and storage of such materials, OSHA still requires “suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body” in the event of a mishap. This course provides some guidance to designers responsible for the placement and plumbing for plumbed first aid equipment (also referred to as emergency showers and eyewashes).
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M343 |
| CEU Course Title: LEEDTM Rating System for Green Buildings |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: The incorporation of energy efficiency measures increasingly characterizes the function of the building sector. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Rating System™ is an accepted benchmark for green building that covers all aspects of a building from materials to energy, water and building operation. LEED is on the minds of many people in the building industry these days, and employers are looking to bolster their green credentials any way possible, including having employees that are LEED accredited.
This 6-hour course provides relevant and insightful information on LEED Green Building Rating System (Version 2.2, 2005). The course is compiled in Q & A format and contains 70 question sample quiz, which is designed to prepare for the LEED AP exam and also experienced building industry practitioners who are perusing LEED projects in professional service. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M344 |
| CEU Course Title: Belt Conveyor for Bulk Materials - Practical Calculations |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: The subject of Belt Conveyors is of primary interest to engineers and others who are responsible for selecting equipment for handling bulk materials. The information presented in this short manual is intended to cover only the basic principles of Belt Conveyor Design.
The formulas and recommendations are based on industry practice and are believed to be reliable and have to be used only as guidelines. The author can not assume any role or responsibility for improper use of tables and formulas. A qualified engineer in Material Handling should be always consulted to give satisfactory solutions to conveyor systems. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M345 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Noise Control in Buildings |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course will introduce you to basic principles and terminology for noise control engineering in buildings. You will learn about Noise Criteria (NC) and Room Criteria (RC) curves and how they are used in acoustical engineering projects. Speech Interference Levels (SIL), Sound Pressure Levels (SPL) and Room Constants are also introduced, and you will see how the principles of sound Transmission Loss (TL), Noise Reduction (NR) and Sound Transmission Class (STC) are used in project design. The information you will get from this course will allow you to apply basic acoustical engineering principles to a variety of projects, and will give you the background you need to advance to more sophisticated analyses on more demanding acoustical challenges such as those associated with design of concert halls and recording studios.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M345W |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Noise Control in Buildings (Live Webinar)PE & RA |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $220 |
| PDH Course Description: This course will introduce you to basic principles and terminology for noise control engineering in buildings. You will learn about Noise Criteria (NC) and Room Criteria (RC) curves and how they are used in acoustical engineering projects. Speech Interference Levels (SIL), Sound Pressure Levels (SPL) and Room Constants are also introduced, and you will see how the principles of sound Transmission Loss (TL), Noise Reduction (NR) and Sound Transmission Class (STC) are used in project design. The information you will get from this course will allow you to apply basic acoustical engineering principles to a variety of projects, and will give you the background you need to advance to more sophisticated analyses on more demanding acoustical challenges such as those associated with design of concert halls and recording studios.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M346 |
| CEU Course Title: NPSH – Concept and Calculations |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: The subject of this NPSH (Net Positive Suction Head) short course is to show a necessary basic knowledge for engineers, technicians and contractors whenever the installation of a pump is designed in order to prevent malfunctions.
The formulas and recommendations are based on industry reliable practices and have to be used as guidelines. The author can not assume any role or responsibility for improper use of tables and formulas. A qualified engineer in Plant Process or Piping should be always consulted to give satisfactory solutions to pumping systems. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M347 |
| CEU Course Title: Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and Design For Six Sigma (DFSS) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: This course is basically intended to address two distinct, but related, areas of engineering design: 1.) DESIGN FOR SIX SIGMA (DFSS) and 2.) GEOMETRIC DIMENSIONING AND TOLERANCING (GD&T). Both concepts have been viable approaches to design and detailing for some years and both are extremely valuable and useful tools for the practicing engineer. DFSS is a statistical method of design that can serve as a predictive tool to greatly improve quality control; if used properly and consistently. GD&T is a well accepted methodology of detailing the characteristics, dimensions and tolerances of a component or assembly of components. The GD&T methodology is prescribed by ASME / ANSI Standards Y 14.5M-1994 and Y14.5-2009. This course uses the tenants of 6-σ AND GD&T to fully define a mechanical component, or assembly of components, so that no more than 3.4 defects per one million parts will result when in use. DFSS and GD&T are usually taught as separate subjects but they certainly complement each other as far as design tools. It is much more difficult to achieve six sigma (6σ) results without using the DFSS approach. By using standard linear dimensioning instead of GD&T, huge errors can be made that leave room for doubt when designing tools and dies for fabrication. This will become apparent as we address GD&T. For this reason, I am structuring the course to include, and integrate, both methodologies. I would like to state that the treatment of DFSS and GD&T will be somewhat general and not in depth as far as mathematical modeling, which sometimes accompanies courses of this nature. There are excellent texts available on both subject but, none that I have found integrating both disciplines. The combination of these two is definitely a logical presentation for “blue-collar,” goal-oriented, working engineers and engineering managers.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M348 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Design of Heating and Cooling Distribution Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This is an introduction to the design of heating and cooling distribution systems outside of buildings. It provides information about system selection, distribution media selection, and general distribution system design. Discussed are distribution systems in trenches, pre-engineered underground systems, prefabricated underground heating and cooling distribution systems, and aboveground heat distribution systems. The information provided is applicable to high temperature hot water, low temperature hot water, low pressure steam, high pressure steam, and chilled water systems. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M349 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Design of Industrial Ventilation Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course is an introduction to the design of industrial ventilation systems. You will be introduced to general design criteria, controls, operational considerations and commissioning. You will also be provided with a more detailed discussion of two of the more common industrial ventilation applications: wood shop facilities and paint spray booths.
The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M350 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to the Fundamentals of Acoustics |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course will introduce you to the basic principles and terminology of acoustics. You will learn about sound pressure levels, sound power levels, sound intensity levels, vibration levels, frequency, temporal variations, loudness, vibration transmissibility and vibration isolation. This information will prepare you to address many design and analysis issues associated with buildings and the environment.
The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M351 |
| CEU Course Title: Introduction to World Class Machine Maintenance Methods |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Worldwide competition for consumer goods has placed enormous burdens on American manufacturing companies to improve their productivity or lose market share. Companies have responded in recent years with improvements in the way they manage suppliers, inventories, planning, manufacturing, and even the methods used for design and development of products. Although these changes have proved to be positive influences on company profitability, they fall short of addressing all the areas where improvement is needed. One area often overlooked for improvement potential is machine maintenance (i.e. maintenance performed on the equipment required for manufacturing products). This course introduces students to some of the methods and tools available for improving machine maintenance. It also reviews the types of improvements that can be achieved if the same improvement principles are applied to machine maintenance that have been applied to other factory processes.
At the conclusion of this course students will find a multiple-choice exam designed to reinforce the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M352 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Plumbing and Gas Systems for Medical Facilities |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This course will introduce you to the basics of designing plumbing and gas systems for medical treatment facilities such as hospitals, medical and dental offices, and clinical and research medical and dental laboratories. You will learn about plumbing systems including cold and hot water; sanitary, storm and industrial (acid) drainage systems. You will learn fundamentals of medical gas systems including medical and dental compressed air, surgical handpiece drive air, medical-surgical vacuum, high and low dental vacuum, dental dust evacuation, waste anesthesia gas disposal, oxygen, nitrous oxide, sterilization and process (fuel) gas.
The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M353 |
| CEU Course Title: Commissioning Mechanical Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: This course focuses on establishing the minimum requirements for commissioning mechanical systems and provides the information necessary for the successful planning and implementation of these commissioning activities that are to support facilities. Part of the commissioning process (sometimes referred to as “acceptance testing”) includes all activities relating to the achievement phase of such projects as well as the verification phase, which includes testing, acceptance and final documentation. At the conclusion of the commissioning process, the performance of mechanical systems should meet design intent as well as the owner and occupant needs.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M354 |
| CEU Course Title: Applying Modern Manufacturing Processes to Engineering Prototypes |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This course examines modern production and operations management tools and compares them to the processes required to produce engineering prototypes. The goal is to identify which of these tools are best suited for use in improving the prototype assembly process. Corporations have invested heavily in modernizing their manufacturing operations to achieve world-class performance. While traveling along the road to excellence, they have amassed a wide array of tools and techniques for squeezing every bit of value from their operations. Much has been written in recent years about how companies can maximize their manufacturing capabilities, yet the early engineering prototype stage of the product lifecycle has gone largely unattended. The purpose of this course is to compare prototype development and production with modern production and operations management to determine if tools that have become so commonplace in factories around the world can be successfully applied to the earlier stages of a product’s life.
At the conclusion of this course students will find a multiple-choice exam designed to reinforce the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M355 |
| CEU Course Title: Thermal Spraying Technology and Applications |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Most manufacturing and industrial equipments suffer heavy wear rates owing to their service conditions. Thermal spray coatings impart high-quality wear resistant properties to the base metal, which the base materials do not necessarily have. Thermal spraying is a surface coating technology by which metallic or nonmetallic materials are deposited in a molten or semi-molten condition onto a base metal surface to optimize its characteristics and to protect against wear, abrasion, corrosion and/or erosion. Numerous combinations of base material and coating material are possible.
This 4-hour course presents an overview of thermal spray technology and discusses thermal spray coating materials, processes, specifications, selection, surface preparation, application, inspection and testing, sealing, maintenance, and safety. This course is based entirely on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineer Manual 1110-2-3401.
The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M356 |
| CEU Course Title: Passive Cooling Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: In earlier years, buildings were designed to exploit naturally available cooling. Some structures were sophisticated and constructed to take advantage of daily temperature variations, convective breezes, shade, evaporative cooling, and radiation cooling. Today, with higher electrical costs and growing environmental concerns, many of these simpler techniques, are once again becoming more attractive.
This 4-hour course will introduce you to the passive cooling systems and is intended to be used as guidelines to choose technologies that are suitable to different situations. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M357 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Air Conditioning Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This is a course for all of the members of the building design team….except the mechanical engineers. It will give you a basic introduction to air conditioning system design so you can better understand the technology, concepts and terminology in design of air conditioning systems. It will help you to be a better partner in the building design and construction process.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M358W |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to HVAC Systems (Live Webinar)PE, RA, ABIH CM APPROVAL #11-3817 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $220 |
| PDH Course Description: This is a course for all of the members of the building design team. It will give you a basic introduction to air conditioning system design so you can better understand the technology, concepts and terminology in design of air conditioning systems. It will help you to be a better partner in the building design and construction process. This is your opportunity to learn about the issues, technologies and strategies your mechanical engineering partners in the building design process address on real projects. This course will make you a more productive, involved part of the building design and construction team. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M359 |
| CEU Course Title: Ozone for Air Pollution Control – Myths & Realities |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: With public concern about indoor air quality rising, many people are unknowingly making it worse by using air purifiers or other devices that intentionally inject ozone into the indoor spaces. Most Federal Agencies recommend that ozone should not be used in occupied spaces. Ozone is a gas that can cause health problems, including respiratory tract irritation, breathing difficulty, asthma exacerbation, and chest pain.
This 3-hour course attempts to address whether the use of ozone injection is safe and effective in controlling indoor air pollution.
The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M360 |
| CEU Course Title: Chain Conveyors - Practical Calculations |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: The subject of Chain Conveyors is of primary interest to engineers and others who are responsible for selecting equipment for handling bulk materials. The information presented in this short manual is intended to cover only the basic principles of Chain Conveyors Design.
The formulas and recommendations are based on industry practice and are believed to be reliable and have to be used only as guidelines. The author can not assume any role or responsibility for improper use of tables and formulas. A qualified engineer in Material Handling should be always consulted to give satisfactory solutions to conveyor systems. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M361 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to HVAC Systems for Medical Facilities |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This course will introduce you to heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems for medical facilities such as hospitals and clinics. You will learn about air conditioning requirements, systems, equipment and design practices for the various spaces in health care facilities. You will learn about control systems, air distribution, refrigerants, steam and piping systems. You will learn about special requirements for laboratories and patient treatment and isolation rooms. This course will give the initial understanding you will need to address design issues on complex medical treatment facilities.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M362 |
| CEU Course Title: ASME Pressure Vessels – Basic Calculations |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: The subject of this ASME Pressure Vessels – Basic Calculations short course is to show a short and timely ASME resume with practical information and comprehensive calculations of general Pressure Vessels for engineers, technicians and contractors.
The formulas and recommendations are based on industry reliable practices and have to be used as guidelines. The author can not assume any role or responsibility for improper use of tables and formulas. A qualified engineer in a Plant Process or Piping should be always consulted to give satisfactory solutions for Pressure Vessels under ASME code. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M363 |
| CEU Course Title: Steam & Combustion Power Cycles Spreadsheet |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 10 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 10 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 10 LU |
| Online Course Price: $249 |
| PDH Course Description: This 10 PDH Professional Development Hour course includes a series of input data and solved output equations in an Excel format. The student will type numerical parameters and Excel will perform the calculations.
Results calculated in an Excel spreadsheet cell are adjusted to a, “What If” value using, “Goal Seek”. A link is provided to a completely free: “Steam Table Calculator” download. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M364 |
| CEU Course Title: Overview of Refrigerants Selection |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Due to several environmental issues such as ozone layer depletion and global warming and their relation to the various refrigerants used, the selection of suitable refrigerant has become one of the most important issues in recent times. Replacement of an existing refrigerant by a completely new refrigerant, for whatever reason, is an expensive proposition as it may call for several changes in the design and manufacturing of refrigeration systems.
This 2- hour course will introduce you to the issues surrounding refrigerants and is intended to be used as guideline to the responsible selection and use of refrigerants in vapor compression refrigeration systems. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M365 |
| CEU Course Title: Desiccant Cooling Technology |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: The air-conditioning industry, worldwide, has been battling to meet new economic, environmental, and regulatory challenges: improved ventilation-rate standards, upgraded indoor air quality demands, reduced levels of gaseous emissions, phase-out of CFC refrigerant, and peak electric demand. To meet these challenges, desiccant technology has become an important alternative in solving many of these problems.
This 4 - hour course provides an overview of how desiccant systems operate and how they can be of benefit. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M366 |
| CEU Course Title: Professional Engineer Guide to ENERGY STAR® Label for Commercial |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: ENERGY STAR® labeling of the building is an effort by US Environmental Protection Agency to help mitigate the society’s impact on the environment and climate change. The process requires Professional Engineers to validate each statement of Energy Performance that is used to apply for the Energy Star label.
This 2-hour course is intended to assist the PE community in understanding the requirements of the Statement of Energy Performance, the Data Checklist, and the expectations and limitations of the PE’s role in the ENERGY STAR labeling process. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M367 |
| CEU Course Title: Design of Atmospheric Gas Burners |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: This eight hour course is intended to provide an in depth discussion for the design of atmospheric gas burners. We will discuss the various burner parts, their function and how those individual parts interact with each other. We will also discuss the overall burner relationships within an assembly of components; i.e. gas distribution system, support structure(s), ignition system etc. The basic design principals are governed by formulas developed over the years for defining the following relationships: We will demonstrate the formulas governing these relationships by working an example where a burner is designed from start to finish. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M369 |
| CEU Course Title: Earth Moving Equipment Spreadsheet Engineering Elements |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This 4 professional hour online course defines the design and performance equations of several basic earth moving machines
Topics include: Level and Grade Rolling Resistance, Air Drag, Multi-plate Clutch Torque Capacity, Tire Slip, Drive Tire Effective Radius, Wheel Tractive Force, Gear Reduction, Draw Bar Pull, Axle Torque, Ground Speed, Hydraulic Cylinders – Pumps – Motors, and Diesel Power Cycle calculations. Step-by-step illustrated examples show how to use the spread sheet tools to optimize earth moving equipment drive calculations. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M370 |
| CEU Course Title: Ignition Sources for Atmospheric Gas Burners |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This thee hour course is intended to provide a basic but in-depth overview of ignitions systems used for domestic and commercial atmospheric gas burners. We will highlight the differences between the nine systems available in today’s marketplace and how the application of each system can mean the difference between success and failure of a burner system. We will provide a check list that will aid trouble-shooting ignition problems encountered on a daily basis in “real-world” applications. The first part of the course is intended to provide an overview for the fundamentals of gaseous fuels.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M371 |
| CEU Course Title: Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers - Basic Calculations |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: The subject of this Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers Basic Calculations short course is to show a short and timely resume with practical and comprehensive calculations for engineers, technicians and students.
The formulas and recommendations are based on industry reliable practices and have to be used as guidelines. The author can not assume any role or responsibility for improper use of tables and formulas. A qualified engineer in a Plant Process or Piping should be always consulted to give satisfactory solutions for Shell and Tube Exchangers calculations under the TEMA and ASME codes. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M372 |
| CEU Course Title: Stress and Failure Analysis of Laminated Composite Structures |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: This course focuses on presenting a well established computational method for calculating stresses/strains in reinforced laminated composite structures. The basis for the presented computational method is often referred to as classical lamination theory. A clear understanding of this approach is supported by the development of the fundamental mechanics of an orthotropic lamina (ply). Various failure theories are presented each requiring that stresses/strains be quantified on a ply-by-ply basis in order to make failure predictions. Both applied loads and hygrothermal (thermal and moisture) effects are treated in the computational procedure. The stress and failure prediction methodology presented in this course is particularly important during the preliminary design phase of laminated composite structures.
This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. There is another course (PDHonline Course M426) having basically the same technical content but with the added description of the computer software utilized in generating stress and failure theory results. The computer software is based on classical lamination theory. The added description includes a computer flow-chart, a definition of user prompted input and computer output. The software is available with purchase of Course M426. Note that the computer software runs under the Windows 7 operating system. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M373W |
| CEU Course Title: Mold Prevention and Remediation (Live Webinar)PE, RA |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $50 |
| PDH Course Description: Molds have existed for over 400 million years. Every one of us is exposed to mold spores on a daily basis. However, concern about indoor exposure to mold has increased in recent years, along with public awareness that exposure to mold can cause a variety of health effects and symptoms, such as severe allergic reactions. This course provides recommendations for the prevention of mold growth and describes remedial measures designed to protect the health of building occupants. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. All quiz questions are reviewed during the webinar. You are guaranteed to pass this quiz. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M374 |
| CEU Course Title: Cooling Towers - Basic Calculations |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: The subject of this Cooling Towers Basic Calculations short course is to show a short and timely resume with practical and comprehensive calculations for engineers, technicians and students.
The formulas and recommendations are based on industry HVAC reliable practices and have to be used as guidelines. The author can not assume any role or responsibility for improper use of tables and formulas. A qualified engineer in a Plant Process or HVAC should be always consulted to give satisfactory solutions for Cooling Towers calculations under the ASHRAE: The American Society of Heating Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineers codes. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M375 |
| CEU Course Title: Heat Rejection Options in HVAC Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Air conditioning systems captures the heat energy from within the environment and rejects it to the environment using air or water as the medium. Where good quality and relatively inexpensive water is available in abundance, the typical equipment used is a wet cooling tower. If water is not available or if the cooling system operates on a minimal number of hours, heat rejection can be accomplished with ambient air using a finned coil condenser.
This 4-hour course provides a comprehensive description of the five prominent heat rejection methods as applicable to air conditioning systems. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M376 |
| CEU Course Title: Overview of Building Elevator Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: The elevator requirements of both commercial and residential building can rarely be planned on the basis of brochures alone. Each building is unique, and the optimum solution will usually require individual variations from routine standards. This 4- hour course provides criteria for design and installation of elevators.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M377 |
| CEU Course Title: Air Compressors – Basic Concepts and Application |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: The subject of this short course Air Compressors – Basic Concepts and Application is to show a basic and timely resume with practical and comprehensive calculations for engineers, technicians and students.
The formulas and recommendations are based on industry reliable practices and have to be used as guidelines. The author can not assume any role or responsibility for improper use of the tables and formulas. A qualified engineer in a Plant Process or Compressed Air Application should be always consulted to give satisfactory solutions for Air Compressor calculations under the CAGI, ASME and ISO codes. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M378 |
| CEU Course Title: HVAC – Practical Basic Calculations |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: The subject of this HVAC - Practical Basic Calculations short course is to show a short and timely resume with practical and comprehensive calculations for engineers, technicians and students.
Formulae and recommendations are based on industry HVAC reliable practices and have to be used as guidelines. The author can not assume any role or responsibility for improper use of tables and formulas. A qualified engineer in a Plant Process or HVAC should be always consulted to give satisfactory solutions for all calculations under the ASHRAE: The American Society of Heating Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineers codes. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M379 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Chemical Cleaning of Industrial Water Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course will introduce you to methods for cleaning industrial water systems with chemicals. You will learn about pre-operational cleaning which is performed to prepare water-contacted metal surfaces to receive chemical treatment to provide protection from scale, corrosion and microbiological growth. You will also learn about remedial cleaning to restore water systems that have been fouled with scale, corrosion products and microbiological growth due to inadequate or ineffective water treatment. Examples of industrial water systems for which chemical cleaning are applicable are boilers, heat exchangers, cooling towers, and chillers. Maintenance of an effective water treatment program is essential to minimize scale and corrosion problems in industrial water systems; however, scale and deposits will often form and require remedial cleaning. If not removed, these scale and water-caused deposits may impact the safety of operations personnel, interfere with heat transfer, and cause excessive damage to, or destruction of, the water-using equipment.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M380 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to High Temperature Water Heating Plants |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This course will introduce you to systems, equipment and design guidelines for high temperature water (HTW) heating plants. HTW systems are used for heating multi-building facilities such as campuses and industrial and commercial activities. The advantage HTW systems have over steam heating systems is that the pressurized water in HTW systems has a much greater thermal storage capacity, resulting in smaller pipe and pump sizes. In this course you will learn about the different types of HTW systems, distribution schematics, hot water generators, pressurization methods, expansion vessels, pumps and controls. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M381 |
| CEU Course Title: Welding Technology and Inspection Procedures – AWS D1.1 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: The subject of this Welding Technology and Inspection Procedures – AWS D1.1 is to show a short and practical course according to AWS D1.1 standards with practical information for students, technicians, inspectors, engineers and contractors.
The recommendations are based on industry reliable practices and have to be used as guidelines. The author can not assume any role or responsibility for improper use of welding processes, materials and inspection procedures. A qualified engineer in welding should be always consulted to give satisfactory solutions for AWS and ASME codes. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M382 |
| CEU Course Title: Industrial Spring Spreadsheet Calculations |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This 2-PDH course spreadsheet can be used to calculate the: deflection and shear stress in round and square wire compression and tension coil springs. The angular deflection, shear, and bending stress, in round and rectangular torsion bars are also calculated.
The calculations within this live spreadsheet will facilitate the initial design and engineering of coil springs and torsion bars. When various factors are typed into the Input cells, the spreadsheet will calculate results automatically. In addition, the powerful tool, "Goal Seek" can be used to optimize each Calculation.
Step-by-step illustrated examples show how to use the spread sheet tools to optimize spring and torsion bar designs. This course is divided into 4 sections. 1. Summary 2. Coil springs 3. Torsion Bars 4. Spring Materials The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M383 |
| CEU Course Title: Rapid Prototyping & Manufacturing (RP&M) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This four (4) hour course will examine the following subject matter and strive to provide the reader with more than a basic understanding of the uses, benefits, methodology, materials and processes involved with the technology.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M384 |
| CEU Course Title: HVAC Ventilation for Indoor Air Quality |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Before final heating and cooling loads can be calculated for a building, the required minimum amount of outdoor air for ventilation must be determined. This 2 hour course explains the principles of non-residential HVAC ventilation and why inducing outdoor air into a conditioned space is essential. Ventilation air is needed to maintain positive air pressure within a building, and to comply with ASHRAE standards, local codes, and good practice. Ventilation air must be introduced and coordinated with exhaust air so that spaces within a building air conditioned zone that generate unpleasant or noxious odors can be isolated from other spaces. This course will enable the designer to determine the minimum level of ventilation air for a project that will control indoor air quality and meet required standards and codes while using the least possible amount of energy.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M385 |
| CEU Course Title: Industrial Ventilation – Practical Concepts and Calculations |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: The subject of this Industrial Ventilation – Practical Concepts and Calculations is to show a short and practical course according to ASHRAE/ACGHI and CAGI standards with practical information for students, technicians, engineers and contractors.
The formulas and recommendations are based on industry reliable practices and have to be used as guidelines. The author can not assume any role or responsibility for improper use of the tables and formulas. A qualified engineer in a Plant Process, Fans and Blowers, Pneumatic Systems or HVAC should be always consulted to give satisfactory solutions for Ventilation calculations under the ASHRAE/ACGHI or CAGI codes. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M386 |
| CEU Course Title: Introduction to Gas Welding and Cutting |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Oxy-fuel welding uses heat created by combustion of fuel (commonly acetylene) to melt the base material and create fusion bond with or without a filler material. It is extremely versatile process and has tremendous power of creating, repairing and destroying the work of man.
This 4 hours online course provides understanding of oxy-acetylene welding and cutting, as well as safety practices. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M387 |
| CEU Course Title: Centralized vs Decentralized Air Conditioning Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Successful Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems are the key to successful buildings. Because each building is different, it is very important to choose an air conditioning system that is right for the facility. Many different HVAC systems are available today but the design and selection of right HVAC system must combine a proper choice of engineered products efficiently providing conditioned air to the space at optimum energy while adding architectural features which complement the interior design.
This 4 -hour course discusses the various issues to be considered and the questions to be raised before an intelligent, well-thought HVAC scheme is finalized. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M388 |
| CEU Course Title: Centrifugal Pumps & Fluid Flow – Practical Calculations |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: The subject of this Centrifugal Pumps – Practical Calculations is to show a short and practical course according to the most common standards with practical information for students, technicians, engineers and contractors.
The formulas and recommendations are based on industry reliable practices and have to be used as guidelines. The author can not assume any role or responsibility for improper use of the tables and formulas. A qualified engineer in a Plant Process and Industrial Piping should be always consulted to give satisfactory solutions for pumping calculations under the ANSI/API 610 and ASME B73.1/2 codes. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M389 |
| CEU Course Title: Process Pumps, Valves, & Pipe Spreadsheet Analysis |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This 3 PDH course includes spread sheets that can be used to calculate the: motor power required to drive a centrifugal pump supplying liquids though: piping, fittings, and valves.
Some advantages of spreadsheet calculations over hand written include: 1. easier to read. 2. better recall from archives. 3. greater accuracy. 4. faster with repeat use. 5. graphs are created automatically. 6. numerous useful formulas calculated automatically. 7. "Goal Seek" enables optimization. 8. solve an equation with, "Goal Seek". 9. digital diagrams can be sketched. 10. calculations and graphs may be pasted into documents and slide show presentations. The calculations within this live spreadsheet will facilitate the initial design and engineering of many types of process piping systems. When various factors are typed into the Input cells, Excel will calculate results automatically. In addition, the powerful tool, "Goal Seek" can be used to optimize each design Calculation. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M390 |
| CEU Course Title: Vibration and Shock Load Spreadsheet Analysis |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Vibration and Shock Load Spreadsheet Analysis, 4 PDH course is a series of input data and output equations solved by Excel. The student will type numerical values and Excel will perform the calculations. For example, the dimensions and weights of a gear mounted on a shaft supported by bearings are typed into labeled cells and Excel calculates the resonant or critical rotational speed.
Excels’ Goal Seek can be used to optimize the gear mounted on a shaft design or the engineering of any other system based on known physical laws.
Digitizing engineering calculations with Excel spreadsheets provides legible engineering work that can easily be retrieved anytime in the future.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M391 |
| CEU Course Title: Machine Design Spreadsheet Analysis Elements |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: Machine Design Spreadsheet Analysis, 5 PDH course is a series of input data and solved output equations in an Excel format. The student will type numerical values for machine design parameters and Excel will perform the calculations. For example, the proposed dimensions and friction coefficient of a brake are typed into labeled cells and the brake shoe torque capacity will be calculated by software internal to Excel.
Or any input parameter can be found for a target value of an Excel calculated item by using the “Goal Seek” tool in Excel. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M393 |
| CEU Course Title: ASME Boiler & Fuel Cell Pressure Vessel Spreadsheets |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This four-hour online course is an introduction to one of the most important aspects of ASME Pressure Vessels – Basic Calculations tailored for engineers, technicians, students, beginners, contractors and professionals how need to make Pressure Vessel design calculations.
This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M394 |
| CEU Course Title: HVAC Multi-Split Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) also known as variable refrigerant volume (VRV) is a commercial HVAC system that can be viewed as an alternative to centralized air conditioning system. It captures many of the features of chilled water systems, while incorporating the simplicity of direct expansion (DX) systems. This 2 -hour course provides an overview of VRF system technology.
The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M395 |
| CEU Course Title: Manufacturing Operations Spreadsheets |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: Manufacturing Operations Spreadsheets is a brief summary of important planning and operating calculations used in manufacturing systems with manual and automated assembly and machining processes.
This is a 3 Professional Development Hour (PDH) online course having a series of inputs of manufacturing data and solved output equations in an Excel format. The student will type numerical values for production parameters and Excel will perform the calculations. For example, the proposed, cost of a product is typed into labeled input cells and the quantity to be produced will be calculated automatically for any desired profit. Any input parameter can be found for a target value of an Excel calculated item by using the “Goal Seek” tool in Excel. The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M396 |
| CEU Course Title: Mechanics of Materials |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 15 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 15 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 15 LU |
| Online Course Price: $285 |
| PDH Course Description: Whether you are an engineer or an architect, it is essential to have a basic understanding about mechanics of materials. This course introduces engineers and architects to the principles involved in designing typical components such as drive shafts, floor beams, pressure tanks, and bolted connections found in machines or structures. The content of this course covers stress, strain, mechanical properties of materials, axial loading, torsion, bending, deflection and column stability with the emphasis towards the basic concepts and real-world applications. The course content is based entirely on the textbook Mechanics of Materials by Beer, Johnson, Dewolf and Mazurek or equivalent. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M397 |
| CEU Course Title: Fluid Power Cylinders and Motors Spreadsheet Analysis |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: Step-by-step illustrated examples show how to use the spread sheet tools to optimize air and hydraulic cylinder and motor system designs. This course is divided into 8 sections:
The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M398 |
| CEU Course Title: ASME Section I & Section VIII – Fundamentals |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: The subject of this ASME Section I & Section VIII - Fundamentals basic course is to show a short ASME resume with practical information and comprehensive calculations of general Pressure Vessels for engineers, technicians and contractors.
The formulas and recommendations are based on industry reliable practices and have to be used as guidelines. The author can not assume any role or responsibility for improper use of tables and formulas. A qualified engineer in a Plant Process or Piping should be always consulted to give satisfactory solutions for Pressure Vessels under ASME code. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M399 |
| CEU Course Title: Plastics Fundamentals: Properties and Causes of Failures |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This introductory course is prepared in such a way to benefit engineers from all disciplines since plastics are utilized in a variety of applications in many industries such as automotive, appliance, construction, electronics, medical device, and packaging. Upon completion of this course, the challenges facing the use of plastic materials in applications where long term service life is expected, the factors to be considered during the selection of the proper material for the specific environment and application shall be an easier task. The types of everyday polymers, their structures and the most common plasticfailure mechanisms shall be discussed with the techniques used to identify the cause of the failures. The similarities between the failure modes of metals and plastics, which include ductile overload, brittle fracture, impact, fatigue, corrosion and wear shall be discussed.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M406 |
| CEU Course Title: Heat Pipe |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: The content covers fundamentals of Heat Pipes including working of heat pipes, applications, working fluid, wick structure etc. It explains how heat pipe is comparable with solid material of same dimensions. It also includes selection, costing and heat pipe based applications.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M408 |
| CEU Course Title: Green Building Plumbing and Mechanical Technologies |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: Green Building Plumbing and Mechanical Technologies will instruct the participant in multiple green and sustainable technologies, with the focus on systems enabled by piping systems. These technologies can be water conserving, energy conserving, or indoor environment quality / life safety related. The material is derived mainly from a 2010 report, “Green Building Technologies that use Plastic Pipe and Tubing to Function”, by Sustainability Edge Solutions.
The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M409 |
| CEU Course Title: HVAC Psychrometric Analysis to Avoid Moisture Problems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: Moisture may build up in a building when the mechanical cooling system is unable to remove latent heat from occupants and ventilation air. Simply matching the cooling system capacity to the building sensible and total cooling loads does not ensure that a selected cooling system can deliver design room temperature and relative humidity. This course explains how to set up psychrometric analysis and plot state points and process lines for room loads and cooling coil capacity on a psychrometric chart. Examples of systems with varying occupancy and outdoor air are presented using actual HVAC projects. These examples show how psychrometric analysis can spot potential moisture problems and lead to solutions.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M410 |
| CEU Course Title: Air Side Economizer Design Using Psychrometric Analysis |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: Since the economizer mandate first appeared in ASHRAE Standard 90.1 in 2004, there has been very little guidance for designers in the professional literature. In particular, there is virtually no guidance on selecting the economizer cutoff high limits, other than a few articles in professional and commercial journals that emphasize energy saving and dismiss occupant comfort considerations. This course provides the first comprehensive design recommendations that cover damper quality control as well as methods to set high limits for energy saving without compromising occupant comfort.
This course provides air side economizer design guidance to help engineers and technicians avoid the errors that lead to economizer failure and resultant occupant discomfort and wasted energy. The most common problem is failed damper systems, which can be avoided by proper sizing and by specifying high quality components. Occupant discomfort can also result from humidity and moisture problems that occur during economizer operation if operating limits are set too aggressively. In this course, the use of psychrometric analysis to set rational operating limits will be demonstrated. Finally, the characteristics of various control systems will be discussed, with examples of how they should be specified. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M411 |
| CEU Course Title: Introduction to Indoor Air Quality in Commercial and Institutional Buildings |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This two hour online course discusses basic information about indoor air quality (IAQ) concerns in commercial and institutional buildings. It briefly discusses building design, operations, and maintenance considerations for ensuring healthy indoor air in these public spaces. The course also presents information regarding preventive maintenance activities to reduce the introduction of common indoor air pollutants and makes recommendations for what to do when IAQ concerns emerge. While detailed information regarding indoor air quality diagnostics and the design and execution of remediation strategies are beyond the scope of this course, students will be introduced to the types of professional assistance that are available to assist with remediation.
At the conclusion of this course students will find a multiple-choice exam designed to reinforce the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M412 |
| CEU Course Title: Indoor Air Quality – Part I: Factors Affecting Indoor Air Quality |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: This 5-hour course covers the factors that influence the indoor air quality in commercial buildings. The course covers the different components of indoor air quality, how to measure indoor air quality and how various equipment and components affect indoor air quality. Moisture, mold, and mildew as well as the impacts of asbestos and radon on air quality are reviewed.
This course is the first in a series of on indoor air quality. Part II delves into several common indoor air quality problems and suggestions on how to address these specific cases. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz, which is designed to enhance your understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M413 |
| CEU Course Title: Indoor Air Quality – Part II: Mitigating Indoor Air Quality Problems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This 4-hour course is the second in a series on Indoor Air Quality. In this course methods to address common indoor air qualities are addressed. The course covers 15 examples of commonly occurring indoor air quality issues and offers suggestions on how these issues might be resolved.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M414 |
| CEU Course Title: Valves – Standard and Automatic Process Control |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: The subject of this resume, Valves – Standard and Automatic Process Control, is to show the fundamentals of general application control valves with practical information and comprehensive calculations for students, technicians, inspectors, engineers and contractors.
Procedures and formulas are based on industry reliable practices and have to be used as guidelines. The author can not assume any role or responsibility for improper use of tables and formulas. A qualified engineer in a Plant Process or Piping should be always consulted to give satisfactory solutions for Pipelines, Control Valves, Atmospheric Tanks, Pressure Vessels and so on, under ASME/ANSI, MSS SP, API and other codes. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M415 |
| CEU Course Title: Welding Inspection Qualifications & Testing Procedures |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: The subject of this Welding Inspection Qualifications & Testing Procedures is to show a practical course according to daily welding inspection methods, updated rules and standards with practical informations for students, technicians, inspectors, engineers and contractors. The author can not assume any role or responsibility for improper use of welding inspection processes, materials and misuse of known procedures. A qualified Inspector or an accredited Engineer in welding inspection should be always consulted, to give satisfactory solutions for welding inspection procedures and codes. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M416 |
| CEU Course Title: Mechanical Seals - Fundamentals |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: The subject of this course - Mechanical Seals - Fundamentals - is to show the general application of mechanical seals with practical information for students, designers, technicians, engineers and contractors whenever the installation of a rotary equipment is designed in order to prevent malfunctions.
The recommendations are based on industry reliable practices and have to be used as guidelines. The author can not assume any role or responsibility for improper use of standard procedures. A qualified engineer in Plant Process or Piping should be always consulted to give satisfactory solutions to Pumping Systems. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M417 |
| CEU Course Title: Non Newtonian Fluid Dynamics |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: Fluids that undergo a change in viscosity when subject to a change in shear rate are considered non Newtonian fluids. Shear thinning type being the most common form of non Newtonian fluid. This course presents the flow properties and calculation methods to determine a fluids apparent viscosity. When engineers are encounter non Newtonian fluids, knowing the flow properties is critical to designing suitable and safe fluid transfer systems. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M418 |
| CEU Course Title: SolidWorks CAD Basics and Stress Analysis |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: “SolidWorks” easy to use software enables engineers to create digital prototyping of: Process Piping, Structures, Machine Parts and Assemblies with software enables the user to, visualize, and simulate static and dynamic motions and analyze strength of products digitally.
It is not necessary to have access to “SolidWorks” to study this course and pass the quiz. Conventional AutoCAD drawings of shapes may be uploaded into SolidWorks to facilitate, “Sketching” profiles of three dimensional solid models. Linkages move, pistons reciprocate, gears and cams rotate in SolidWorks. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M419 |
| CEU Course Title: Introduction to Mathcad Prime |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $145 |
| PDH Course Description: Mathcad is a powerful tool for solving and visualizing mathematical and engineering problems. Its flexible calculation and documentation environment is recognized as the easiest to use GUI-based math software to document and compute an engineering problem with mathematical notation. As the second generation of Mathcad, Mathcad Prime is more intuitive and easier to use than its predecessor. It provides verification, validation, documentation and re-use of engineering calculations. In this lesson, you will learn the new features and functions of Mathcad Prime, including ribbon-style interface, symbolic processors and spec tables. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M419W |
| CEU Course Title: Introduction to Mathcad (Live Webinar)PE |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $110 |
| PDH Course Description: Mathcad is a powerful computational tool for engineers and scientists. In this webinar, you will learn the development history and basic features of Mathcad. In particular, you will learn how to enter text, build mathematical expressions, create graphs, make interactive models, and utilize data. You will also see a complete example built within the Mathcad environment. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M420 |
| CEU Course Title: Engineering with Mathcad |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $145 |
| PDH Course Description: Math is everywhere and in everything. From bridges to high-rises, from roller-coasters to the space shuttle, math is critical to today's high-tech society. MathCAD by MathSoft (now a part of PTC) makes math easy and approachable for users from high school students to engineers who are at the cutting edge of some of the most important and demanding technical environments in the world. In this lesson, you will learn the basic features of MathCAD 15 or earlier versions and three MathCAD applications in the real world of structural engineering. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M421W |
| CEU Course Title: Introduction to Indoor Air Quality (Live Webinar)PE & RA, AIA HSW |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $110 |
| PDH Course Description: Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is a major concern to businesses, tenants, and building designers & managers because it can impact the health, comfort, well-being, and productivity of building occupants. In this webinar, we will describe several common illnesses related to poor indoor air quality and point to the factors that affect IAQ. In addition, we will discuss how to investigate IAQ problems and how to control and improve IAQ in built environments. Additional resources on the subject will also be presented near the end of webinar. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M422 |
| CEU Course Title: Introduction to Roller-Bearings and Damage Analysis |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Bearing maintenance and proper damage analysis are keys to keeping equipment up and running, optimizing performance and reducing downtime. Failure of rolling-element bearings can occur for a variety of reasons. Typical causes are poor maintenance practices, mishandling, improper installation and adjustment practices, inadequate lubrication or excessive loads. Accurate determination of the cause of a bearing failure depends on the ability of the engineer to recognize and distinguish among the various types of failure mechanisms. Determination of the primary cause will enable him/her to make suitable recommendations for eliminating future premature failures. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M423 |
| CEU Course Title: Photovoltaic Fundamentals |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: With increasing emphasis on the use of renewable energy resources, photovoltaic generation of electricity from solar energy is an attractive alternative. Learn fundamentals of this process and information about different types of solar photovoltaic (PV) cells in this course. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M424 |
| CEU Course Title: HVAC Spreadsheet Calculations and Free Psychrometric Software |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This course provides Excel spread sheets to calculate a range of basic HVAC parameters. All variables can be adjusted to optimize design goals. Excel print-outs of design parameters and calculated results provide easy to read documentation for checking and future improvements. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M425 |
| CEU Course Title: HVAC & Cooling Towers– Practical Calculations |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: The subject of this HVAC & Cooling Towers - Practical Calculations short course is to show a short and timely resume with practical and comprehensive calculations for engineers, technicians and students.
Formulae and recommendations are based on industry HVAC & Cooling Towers reliable practices and have to be used as guidelines. The author can not assume any role or responsibility for improper use of tables and formulas. A qualified engineer in a Plant Process or HVAC should be always consulted to give satisfactory solutions for all calculations under the ASHRAE: The American Society of Heating Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineers codes. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M426 |
| CEU Course Title: Stress and Failure Analysis of Fiber-Reinforced Composite Structures with Computer-Based Solutions |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: This course focuses on presenting a well established computational method for calculating stresses/strains in reinforced laminated composite structures. The basis for the presented computational method is often referred to as classical lamination theory. A clear understanding of this approach is supported by the development of the fundamental mechanics of an orthotropic lamina (ply). Various failure theories are presented each requiring that stresses/strains be quantified on a ply-by-ply basis in order to make failure predictions. Both applied loads and hygrothermal (thermal and moisture) effects are treated in the computational procedure. Computer results presented herein have been produced using the LAMCALCS computer program. Use of the program is demonstrated through sample input and output descriptions. The LAMCALCS program runs under the Windows 7 operating system and is provided with purchase of the course. The stress and failure prediction methodology presented in this course is particularly important during the preliminary design phase of laminated composite structures. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M427 |
| CEU Course Title: Engineering Tribology |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: Engineering tribology is one of the most important fields of study for an engineering professional or engineering student. This may seem to be a fairly bold statement but, the lack of information relative to friction, wear, adhesion and lubrication can result in component pairs that will not survive calculated mean time to failure. Continued reliability of machine elements, in contact with each other, is dependent upon proper lubrication and proper design using materials suited for the specific application. Significant demands are made on mating components with heavier loads, difficult environmental conditions and greater life-expectancy. To achieve satisfactory results and minimize preventative maintenance frequency, the knowledge of tribology is an absolute must. The annual costs of improper design and lubrication is, by some estimates, $200 billion—and that is just in the United States of America. This course attempts to give the engineer, chemists, mechanical designer, etc the basic tools to satisfy “best practices” when designing machine components in contact with each other.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M428 |
| CEU Course Title: Heat Tracing Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: The term heat-tracing refers to the continuous or intermittent application of applying heat to pipelines, tanks, vessels or other equipment used for storage or transportation of a product (liquid, powder or gas) contained within a system. Some applications for heat tracing include; keeping water from freezing in low ambient temperature climates, maintaining process fluids at pumpable viscosities, preventing formation of hydrates and waxes in hydrocarbon liquids (oil, etc) and to make up for heat lost due to insulation limitations on a piece of process equipment such as a holding tank. Also, heat trace sometimes is used to preheat part of a fluid system prior to initial startup or after a primary heating system shutdown. This 4 hours online course presents an overview of heat tracing systems and describes the criteria for selection. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M429 |
| CEU Course Title: The Motor Age |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: By the 1930s, it was apparent that the automobile and truck would have a dominant role to play in the future of America. By 1936, there were 25 million motor cars on the roads and highways and by 1952, there were 50 million (with a prediction of 85 million by 1975). In fact, in the post-WWII years, the car would make suburban life possible.
Besides the infrastructure of roads and bridges needed for the ever-increasing number of both cars and trucks, the industry itself became a major component of the economy. Over five million people were employed by the industry in the mid-1930s and the income derived from those industrial jobs spread throughout the communities where the factory workers lived and worked. In depression-era America, jobs were scarce and the toil of the assembly-line worker was envied by the armies of unemployed. Most interesting are the myriad of technological advances The Motor Age ushered in. From advances in engine design to suspension systems, the auto industry was a proving ground for new technologies and adapted freely for its own needs from other industries (i.e. stream lining from the aviation industry). What we recognize today as the modern automobile really had its roots in those years before WWII when America was coming out of the Great Depression and its industrial might was getting back on track. Nowhere was that more apparent than in the quantity and quality of vehicles produced by the American automobile industry. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M430 |
| CEU Course Title: The Watchmaker’s Art |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: Once upon a time in America - in the heart of the Pennsylvania Dutch country, the craft of fine watch making was handed down from father-to-son and each generation in turn took immense pride in their craft. The name of the town was Lancaster, Pennsylvania – home of the maker of “America’s Fine Watch” – the Hamilton Watch Company.
The earliest watches were so expensive that only Monarchs and/or the very wealthy could afford them. A watch was a sign of wealth, no matter that they could be inaccurate up to an hour each day. Founded in the late 19th Century for the manufacture of highly accurate pocket watches for railroad conductors, by the middle of the 20th Century, the Hamilton Watch Company had established itself as the premier domestic manufacturer of fine watches. During WWII, they mass produced precision naval chronometers assisting greatly in the war effort. It was practically a tradition for a new graduate or retiree to be given a “Hamilton” as a gift symbolic of high regard and affection. In and of itself, a fine watch is a miracle of mechanical engineering. Very often, the parts are so small as to be invisible to the naked eye. Power is supplied by the latent energy of springs and jeweled bearings provide a practically frictionless environment. Calibrated gears break down time to seconds, minutes and hours with a tolerance of one-ten thousandth of an inch. Though there are more efficient methods of telling time in the digital age, a mechanical movement made with skill and care is still regarded as the height of the watchmaker’s art. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M431 |
| CEU Course Title: Manufacturing Music |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: In Western New York State, in the town of North Tonawanda – just a few miles from Niagara Falls, The Rudolph Wurlitzer Company produced the finest coin-operated phonographs (a.k.a. “Jukebox”) in the world. Founded in 1856, the company produced musical instruments during the Civil War for the Union Army and in later years pipe organs, pianos and accordions.
In 1933, they produced their first Jukebox which was enjoyed by millions. By the early 1950s, the North Tonawanda plant was a model of efficiency, quality and self-sufficiency. The company made their own machine tools, testing equipment and dried the ten million board-feet of lumber used annually in their six dry kilns. Scrap lumber was used to produce heat and electricity for the plant and the huge woodworking shop was free of sawdust thanks to an innovative air-cleaning system. The Jukebox was an incredibly complex product that mixed old world craftsmanship (as evidence by their fine cabinetry work) with state-of-the-art electronics, metalwork and use of thermo-plastics. In fact, Wurlitzer was one of the innovators in the use of decorative plastics in the post-WWII years. With a skilled and dedicated work force and expert engineering, all that was needed to complete the equation was the music. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M432 |
| CEU Course Title: Aluminum: The 20th Century Metal |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: In the 19th Century, the Age of Iron gave way to the Age of Steel by century’s end. By the middle of the 20th Century however, the most glamorous metal was Aluminum. Used in a myriad of applications from airplane wings to tea pots, Aluminum’s versatility, workability and ease/flexibility of finishing made it ideal for multiple applications. Its qualities of light-weight, strength and its conduction qualities made it strategically critical, particularly during WWII.
Made from the most abundant metallic element on earth – Bauxite, paradoxically it must go through a complex mechanical/chemical/heating process to convert the ore to a fine white powder known as Alumina. Heated and then cooled, it is made into the metal we know as Aluminum via ingot molds. Because it requires tremendous electrical energy to produce Aluminum from Bauxite, processing plants are often located near reliable and relatively inexpensive power sources (i.e. Hydroelectric). Aluminum proved its worth as evidenced by the great volume of military aircraft produced during WWII. After the war, with the post-war boom in consumer goods, Aluminum could be found nearly everywhere – from automobile grilles to TV dinners. Without high-quality, inexpensive Aluminum-based finished products, the consumer-oriented world we live in would simply not be possible. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M433 |
| CEU Course Title: The Miracle of the Can |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: We take for granted today the simple “tin-can” in which many foods and consumer products are packaged and preserved without realizing the impact this seemingly simple invention and its evolution had on agriculture and the economic expansion of the nation. The can effectively extended the harvest season throughout the year by preserving foods and thus made growing more crops feasible and economically desirable.
The problem in the early days of canned foods was production; the canneries spread haphazard throughout the nation simply couldn’t produce enough cans to satisfy the ever-growing demand with their inefficient methods and independent production facilities. All that changed in 1901 when the American Can Company was formed and the industry consolidated. Breakthroughs in can design, testing and production allowed the canneries to go from producing a few hundred cans a day to many thousands. This allowed farm production to increase which led to farm mechanization and expansion of cultivated land which beneficially affected the entire economy. With mechanization came the need for fewer farmers and migration to cities ensued where there was work in the increasing number of factories. All due in large part, to: “The Miracle of the Can.” This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M434 |
| CEU Course Title: Plastics: The Fourth Kingdom |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: As children, we’re taught that there are three kingdoms: Animal, Vegetable and Mineral. But there’s a fourth kingdom: Plastics. Though plastic products may have elements of the other kingdoms (i.e. carbon), they are a world unto themselves in their composition and physical properties.
Because it was derived from the cellulose in cotton, the first plastic product (dating back to 1869) was named by its inventor Celluloid. Celluloid’s main purpose was to replace Ivory derived from elephant tusks for the making of billiard balls and/or piano keys. Because it was moldable, it found uses in other products (i.e. shirt collars). However, Celluloid had one major flaw; it was highly flammable. By the early 20th Century, on-going research into plastics led to the development of a thermo-setting plastic that, with the addition of minerals (i.e. asbestos), would be both water and flame resistant. Bakelite combined two compounds of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen to form a hard, moldable plastic that found wide use in consumer products and industrial applications. During WWII, plastic products such as Plexiglas proved their worth in military applications (i.e. bubble canopies). After WWII, research and development would lead to new and better plastic products such as Mylar. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M435 |
| CEU Course Title: Internal Combustion |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: The first source of power in America was the water-wheel which harnessed the power of running water to run mills and factories. Then - in the 19th Century, came the Age of Steam with its heavy use of coal (whose by-product is coal-gas). Steam power served industry and transportation well, but a steam engine is inefficient operating at about 6% efficiency.
So it was that a better, more efficient engine was sought and in 1860 the first coal-gas fired internal combustion engine appeared with greater efficiency than the steam engine. For Rudolph Diesel, the internal combustion engine held greater potential. The “Fire Piston” was his model for what he termed Compression Ignition – the basis of the Diesel engine.
By 1897, the Diesel engine was perfected and in the early 20th Century it found wide use as a power source in marine engines, power plants, trucks, buses, farm machinery etc. What was a former waste product of crude oil – gasoline, would find its place as the power source of the modern automobile. Mixed in the proper proportion with oxygen, gasoline is even more powerful than gunpowder. That power was harnessed and put to use in the lighter, more compact gasoline engine.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M436 |
| CEU Course Title: Henry Ford: Triumph of an Idea |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: On the surface, he was a simple man from a simpler time with simple values that reflected his rural background, but Henry Ford changed the world immeasurably. He had a natural affinity for machinery and a farm-bred logic that would culminate in the creation of his first car which he called the Quadracycle. It would be the first of many millions more to come.
With the internal combustion engine, the horse-drawn carriage gave way to the horseless carriage which was, in reality, just the former without the horse. Early automobiles evolved as play-things for the wealthy since they were beyond the means of the average working man. Ford changed all that when he introduced the assembly line and standardization of parts with the Model T at his Highland Park plant. It had a twenty-horsepower engine, multiple body styles and was rugged enough to handle the poor road conditions of the day. They were produced by the millions instead of the hundreds or, at best, thousands had he not had the vision to mass produce motor cars and trucks. Henry Ford proudly claimed: “You can have a Model T in any color you want, as long as it’s black.” Despite the limited color selection, the Model T was mass produced and made the automobile affordable to the average American. The rise of the car and truck led to economic expansion, road building and in the post-WWII years, suburban expansion. Ford Motor Company contributed significantly to the American war effort in both world wars and their farm vehicles made the farmer’s burden easier and more productive. At the same time, their truck lines brought the products of a nation to market. His simple idea of making the car affordable to the masses was a triumph of American ingenuity. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M437 |
| CEU Course Title: Pneumatic Conveying Spreadsheet |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This 2 PDH Professional Development Hour course includes a series of input data and solved output equations in an Excel format. The student will type numerical parameters and Excel will perform the calculations.
Results calculated in an Excel spreadsheet cell may be adjusted to a, “What If” value using, “Goal Seek”. Subject matter is divided into four worksheets: 1. Summary 2. Conveying 3. Hydraulic Diameter 4. Goal Seek The course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M438 |
| CEU Course Title: The Steel Wheel |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: For the first fifty years of its existence, the United States was a broad land rich in promise but difficult to travel any distance by land. Then came the Iron Horse – the steam engine, and westward expansion could/would begin in earnest. After the Civil War, American industry was expanding rapidly and it was the railroads with their ability to carry large quantities of raw materials, finished products, agricultural goods and people that was making that expansion possible.
By 1869, a trans-continental railroad allowed goods and people to travel from Atlantic to Pacific and vice-versa. The railroads played a pivotal role as the main means of long-distance transportation in the latter portion of the 19th Century and well into the 20th Century. In the post-WWII years, the railroads had to compete with air travel and the interstate highway system for cars and trucks. As far as the railroads were concerned, their competitors had an unfair advantage since they didn’t have the same tax burden leftover from anti-trust legislation that was still in effect half-a-century later. By the last quarter of the 20th Century, the heyday of American railroads was over but the romance of the train whistle remains. Operating a railroad efficiently was a round-the-clock effort by thousands of dedicated employees. From track and engine maintenance/repair to snow removal, a railroad depended on people to keep the trains running on time and on schedule. More than any other mode of transportation, it was the flanged steel wheel on a steel rail that made thirteen disparate colonies along the eastern seaboard into a nation the size of a continent. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M439 |
| CEU Course Title: The Evolution of Ordnance |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: Though General George Washington founded the Springfield Armory in 1777, it was as-yet unable to produce muskets and focused on manufacturing cartridges for the imported French-made muskets and/or captured British arms used by the Continental Army. As President, George Washington visited the Springfield Armory and in 1795 the first of over nine million firearms manufactured for the armed forces of the United States was produced. In April 1968, the armory was closed and turned over to a government contractor.
In war and peace, the armory and the high-quality armaments it produced served the defense needs of the nation well. During the Civil War, the 1861 model Springfield Rifle was used by both sides and accounted for 80% of the casualties in that conflict. It was also one of the earliest examples of mass production techniques and by 1864, the Armory was producing over one-thousand high-quality rifles per day. After the Civil War – in the early 1870s, the armory produced a carbine rifle for cavalry troops that was breech-loading rather than muzzle-loading. This innovation played an important part in the westward expansion of the United States. One advance led to another culminating with automatic weapons, some based on old ideas. A good example of this was the Gatling Gun which was invented by a doctor and introduced in the 1890s as an artillery piece. The Spanish-American War proved its worth as a close support rapid fire weapon and it was the basis for the Mini-Gun used today on modern attack aircraft. Though many features of automated manufacturing are incorporated into the manufacture of a modern firearm, there is still an element of old-world craftsmanship and a special pride in the gunsmith’s art. This is reflected in the pride of ownership of a fine firearm made with care, quality and precision. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M440 |
| CEU Course Title: Textiles: America’s First Industry |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: Cloth; produced in New England by water powered mills, was the first industrial product of colonial America and formed the industrial base of the independent nation to come. Food, shelter and clothing are the three essentials for human existence. The textile industry provided the latter on a large scale and by the middle of the 20th Century, was one of the nation’s largest industries employing 1.25 million people directly; from Maine to Texas. However, the modern textile industry would not have been possible had it not been for a ladies hair pin manufacturer named Eli Whitney whose Cotton Gin made cotton “King” by separating the cotton seeds from the fiber quickly and efficiently.
Overnight, the value of cotton farmland tripled and mills rose to process the natural fiber. Other natural animal/vegetable fibers such as wool, silk and linen would be spun into fabric bolts at the mills and by the 20th Century synthetic fibers such as Nylon, Rayon, Dacron, Orlon, Acetate etc. began to appear. Nylon – a derivative of coal tar - found wide use as a strong but light material. It could be made into parachutes and/or ladies hosiery. Scientists looked to nature, in particular the silk worm and spider for inspiration in creating these artificial fibers. Whether it was a natural, synthetic or hybrid fabric, essentially the same processes are used in the textile mill to create dresses, blankets, suits, curtains, carpets etc.
Few people realize the impact of textiles in our daily life. The conveyor belt that moves your luggage in an airport, the tires on your car and its upholstery are all products of the textile industry. The basic tool of the textile mill is the power loom which weaves the fiber into a fabric. From a raw material such as cotton, the many stages of production lead to a finish product that is of excellent quality and easily maintained. The introduction of stain and wrinkle-resistant fabrics and “wash ‘n’ wear” revolutionized the industry in the post-WWII years and the innovations that allow for high quality garments at relatively low cost continue to this day.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M441 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Cooling Buildings by Natural Ventilation |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course provides guidance and criteria for the design of buildings to be totally or partially cooled by natural ventilation. This course describes a variety of natural cooling techniques and the climatic conditions under which they may be considered. Comfort criteria and design considerations for determining and implementing appropriate cooling strategies are described. Building design features and practices are presented for the designer's information. Special considerations related to the integration of mechanical systems and other design issues that will influence comfort and safety are noted. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M443W |
| CEU Course Title: Selected Topics in Mechanics of Materials (4-Hour Session) (Live Webinar)PE, RA |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $220 |
| PDH Course Description: Whether you are an engineer or an architect, it is essential to have a basic understanding about the mechanics of materials. This course introduces engineers and architects to the fundamental principles involved in designing typical components such as drive shafts, floor beams, pressure tanks, and bolted connections found in machines or structures. The selected topics for discussion include the mechanical properties of materials, torsion, bending, stress and strain transformation, beam deflection, and column stability, with the emphasis towards real-world applications. This webinar uses the state-of-the-art illustrative techniques to demonstrate the analytical procedures in engineering design. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. All quiz questions are reviewed during the webinar. You are guaranteed to pass this quiz. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M445W |
| CEU Course Title: Selected Topics in Mechanics of Materials (8-Hour Session) (Live Webinar)PE |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $440 |
| PDH Course Description: Whether you are an engineer or an architect, it is essential to have a basic understanding about the mechanics of materials. This course introduces engineers and architects to the fundamental principles involved in designing typical components such as drive shafts, floor beams, pressure tanks, and bolted connections found in machines or structures. The selected topics for discussion include the mechanical properties of materials, torsion, bending, stress and strain transformation, beam deflection, and column stability, with the emphasis towards real-world applications. This webinar uses the state-of-the-art illustrative techniques to demonstrate the analytical procedures in engineering design. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. All quiz questions are reviewed during the webinar. You are guaranteed to pass this quiz. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M450 |
| CEU Course Title: Submarines: The Silent Service |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: When the C.S.S. Hunley – a Confederate submersible whose propeller was driven by a manual crank-shaft and armed with a “spar torpedo” (projecting warhead), rammed her explosive load into the hull of the U.S.S. Housatonic and sank her (in an effort to break the Union blockade of Charleston Harbor), naval warfare was changed forever. Submarine warfare had commenced, despite the fact that the Hunley and her eight-man crew were also lost in the attack thus proving the need for a free, self-propelled torpedo. That would come in 1868 when English engineer Robert Whitehead developed a torpedo driven by compressed air.
There had been previous attempts to build a submarine dating as far back as 1620. During the Revolutionary War, David Buschnell’s one man “Turtle” tried but failed to sink a British warship and in 1800, Robert Fulton tried unsuccessfully to sell his “Nautilus”(with its towed torpedo) to the French Navy. It would be an expatriate Irishman named John Philip Holland who, ultimately, would design and build the world’s first practical submarine, commissioned by the U.S. Navy in 1900: The U.S.S. Holland. Though they were considered “ungentlemanly” by many and referred to disparagingly as “Pigboats,” the submarine proved its worth as a lethal weapon during WWI when German U-Boats ravaged allied shipping.
With WWII came advances in tactics (i.e. the “Wolf Pack”) and technology (i.e. the “Snorkel”). The U.S. Navy’s Fleet-Type submarines decimated Japanese merchant and naval shipping in the dark days following Pearl Harbor through to VJ day. With the development of atomic propulsion in the 1950s, the submarine – in reality a submersible boat, became a true submarine able to stay submerged for weeks and/or months at a time. Now the submarine – always a tactical weapon, took on a new role as strategic deterrent with the coming of the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Polaris missile program of the 1960s. With rival navies developing similar weapon systems, the hunter-killer submarine plays a critical role in Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW). The “Silent Service,” true to its name and mission, remains on-guard and ever vigilant in all the world’s oceans in the defense of the nation it serves.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials., deaeration, disinfection and ultraviolet irradiation. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M451 |
| CEU Course Title: ASME-Power and Process Piping - Practical Definitions |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: The subject of this course, ASME-Power and Process Piping - Practical Defintions, is to show the fundamentals of general application of piping, pipelines and accessories with practical information and comprehensive concepts for students, technicians, inspectors, engineers and contractors.
Procedures and formulas are based on industry reliable practices and have to be used as guidelines. The author can not assume any role or responsibility for improper use of tables and formulas. A qualified engineer in a Plant Process or Piping should be always consulted to give satisfactory solutions for piping, pipelines, valves, pressure vessels, atmospheric tanks, pumps and so on, under ASME, ANSI, MSS SP, API and other codes. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials., deaeration, disinfection and ultraviolet irradiation. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M452 |
| CEU Course Title: Gear Spreadsheet Analysis |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: Gear Spreadsheet Analysis, 3 PDH course is a series of input data and solved output equations in an Excel format. Numerical values for machine design parameters in Excel spreadsheets will perform the calculations. For example, motor or drive gearbox power and speed together with other factors are entered and gear strength is calculated by software internal to Excel.
A spreadsheet cell containing a formula numerical value can be optimized by using the “Goal Seek” tool in Excel. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials., deaeration, disinfection and ultraviolet irradiation. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M453 |
| CEU Course Title: Guidelines for Selecting Cool Roofs |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This two hour online course discusses basic information about cool roof materials, their beneficial properties, different materials available, how-to tips for proper product selection, and how to approach a lifecycle cost analysis of the technology. While many benefits of cool roof technology are discussed, the text will also point out circumstances where cool roof technologies may not be the best choice for individual situations. While detailed information regarding cool roof technology, it applicability in specific situations, and full installation procedures are beyond the scope of this course, students will be introduced to the basics of the topic and provided with a list of resources for more information.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M454 |
| CEU Course Title: NORMANDIE: Ship of Dreams |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: She was the greatest transatlantic liner of her era and, in the opinion of many, the greatest liner that ever was or ever will be built. She was the flagship of The French Line (Comapagnie Generale Transatlantique; a.k.a. CGT) and the pride of the French nation – she was the S.S. Normandie. Her sleek, streamlined appearance makes her look modern even today and her interior décor is the stuff of legend. From a technical perspective, her bow nose and hydrodynamic hull design allowed her to reach unprecedented speeds and her turbo-electric drive set new standards for powering transoceanic liners. So too, she was a pioneer in advancing maritime technology being one of the first ships to use Radar, Radio Direction and Ultrasound.
On her maiden voyage from Le Havre to New York, Normandie won the coveted Blue Riband; the prize for the highest average speed (west-bound) during the transatlantic crossing. The U.S. government seized her in 1941 after the fall of France lest she fall into the hands of the Vichy French government. Upon America’s entry into WWII in December 1941, it was decided to convert Normandie into a troopship. During the conversion, a fire broke out and she capsized due to the tremendous amount of water poured onto her to fight the flames. Thus, the great ship died an ignoble death; sold for scrap, but her legacy lives on as the Ship of Dreams. The tragic fire event provided a valuable lesson for the U.S. Navy and the maritime industry about the necessity of maintaining adequate fire suppression system even during a ship conversion. In this course, we will discuss the background and events leading up to the design, construction, launching, operations, salvage and ultimate demise of the transatlantic ocean liner S.S. Normandie. We will study the origins of CGT, evolution of transatlantic liners up to and including the development of the “Super-Liner” (for which Normandie was the French representative) in the nation-contest for supremacy in speed, engineering and accommodations. The ship’s hydrodynamic hull design, turbo-electric propulsion and many technical innovations will be highlighted and discussed in depth and detail as well as the ship’s magnificent interior architecture. Also, we will examine the fire that caused the ship to capsize in February 1942 and the heroic and innovative salvage/righting effort in the following months. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M455 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Boiler Control Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This course provides an introduction to criteria for the design of heating plant instrumentation. A heating plant may contain one or more boilers. The plant may be an individual plant serving a single building or a compact group of buildings, or a central plant serving many buildings and facilities through an extensive distribution system. The heating plant instrumentation discussed is, in general, for a saturated steam power boiler heating plant. The information provided may also be applicable to Low, Medium, and High Temperature Hot Water heating plants, but does not cover all of the requirements of those plants, such as control of water pressurization and circulation systems. The information may also be applicable to superheated-steam power plants, but does not cover the all of the requirements of those plants, such as steam extraction, reheating, steam turbine control, and cooling water controls. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M456 |
| CEU Course Title: Design: Refrigeration Systems for Cold Storage |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Refrigeration systems have become essential in our daily lives and are usually intended to maintain and extend the life of products. Selecting and designing the correct type of refrigeration system is important from an initial economic consideration, an environmental perspective, long term operation and maintenance cost considerations, and overall system safety. While the air conditioning and refrigeration industries are similar, they are actually two separate industries. This 2 hour course is intended to provide a brief examination of some of the issues that need to be considered when designing these systems, and is intended for use by students, engineers, refrigeration system designers, architects and contractors. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M457 |
| CEU Course Title: Stationary Battery Areas |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: Batteries have become an integral part of our lives, often providing portable and /or back-up power for devices, machines, and facilities. Many facilities have rooms in which rechargeable batteries are installed to support emergency power requirements. The incorrect design or use of these rooms can lead to serious consequences. This 1 hour course is intended to provide a brief examination of some of the issues that need to be considered when designing these areas, and is intended for students, civil engineers, electrical engineers, fire protection engineers, mechanical engineers, architects, facility planners, and contractors. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M458 |
| CEU Course Title: Introduction to Fire Hazard Analysis |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: Fire hazard analysis is one of the fundamental tools employed in the practice of fire protection engineering, and it is recognized by NFPA 101 as an essential part of the performance-based design process. This online course provides a comprehensive introduction to the topic of fire hazard analysis as well as the specific steps, tools, techniques, calculations, and reporting requirements. The course materials are based entirely on Fire Hazard Analysis Techniques by M.J. Hurley, and R.W. Bukowski, Volume 1; Chapter 7 - Section 3; NFPA Fire Protection Handbook. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M459 |
| CEU Course Title: Fire Protection for USAF Aircraft Facilities |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: The US Department of the Air Force (USAF) maintains and constructs an international system of aircraft facilities. In order to participate in construction projects involving USAF aircraft facilities, all design professionals should have an in-depth understanding of the special fire protection requirements. This online course identifies the specific fire protection engineering and design criteria required in the construction of new facilities or in alteration of certain existing facilities. The course materials are based entirely on USAF Engineering Technical Letter (ETL) 02-15: Fire Protection Engineering Criteria - New Aircraft Facilities. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M460 |
| CEU Course Title: Fire Protection for Veterans Affairs (VA) Facilities |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) operates the nation's largest health care system with more than 1,700 existing facilities and a yearly construction program budget of over $1.2 billion. All design professionals involved in VA related projects need to have an in-depth understanding of the special fire protection requirements for various types of VA facilities. This online course identifies the specific fire protection engineering design criteria required in the renovation of existing facilities or in the construction of new facilities. The course materials are based entirely on the Fire Protection Design Manual, VA Office of Construction & Facilities Management, Sixth Edition, September 2011. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M461 |
| CEU Course Title: Cryotempering: A Novel Method of Improving Properties of Steel |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: The content covers basics of cryogenics applications, heat treatment and cryo-treatment i.e. cryotempering. It is a technique to reduce abrasive wear and internal stress. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M462 |
| CEU Course Title: Fire Protection for Department of Energy (DOE) Facilities |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 10 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 10 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 10 LU |
| Online Course Price: $249 |
| PDH Course Description: With a yearly operating budget of over $27B, the United States Department of Energy (DOE) constructs, maintains, and operates a large system of national laboratories and technical facilities including Brookhaven, Los Alamos, and Oak Ridge. In order to participate in construction projects involving DOE facilities - particularly those that handle hazardous radioactive materials, all design professionals should have an in-depth understanding of the DOE’s unique fire protection requirements. This online course identifies the specific fire protection engineering and design criteria required in the construction, modification, or decommissioning of these facilities. The course materials are based entirely on the newly revised and updated DOE Standard – Fire Protection (DOE-STD-1066-2012). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. gions. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M463 |
| CEU Course Title: Advances in Clean Agents for Fire Protection |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Clean agent fire suppression systems currently protect $ billions of critical, sensitive assets worldwide, and the need is expected to experience continued growth. All design professionals should have a broad understanding of clean agents as well as general knowledge of their crucial role in fire protection applications. This online course presents an overview and comparison of the currently available clean agents since the demise of Halon 1301, and discusses the future of clean agents in fire protection with regard to environmental regulations. The course materials are based entirely on “Clean Agents in Total Flooding Applications” by Mark L. Robin PhD, International Fire Protection Magazine, August 2012. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M464 |
| CEU Course Title: Emergency Egress from Buildings - Part I: Egress Strategies |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: In the aftermath of 9/11, sustained attention is being given to improving occupant safety and emergency egress from tall buildings. Very tall buildings are currently under construction worldwide, and this has created an allied need for a fundamental re-thinking of egress strategies. All design professionals should have a broad understanding of current and new design approaches to emergency egress in this challenging built environment. This online course is the first in a two-part series* on the topic of emergency egress from buildings; it presents an overview of both traditional and new egress strategies. The course materials are based entirely on “Emergency Egress Strategies for Buildings”, by Richard W. Bukowski, NIST Building and Fire Publications.
* Part II: Re-thinking Egress Systems, Course M465 is offered separately. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M465 |
| CEU Course Title: Emergency Egress from Buildings - Part II: Re-Thinking Egress Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: Continued attention is being paid to emergency egress from tall buildings as a result of the rapid surge in building heights particularly in Asia and the Middle East. The increasing height of buildings coupled with changing demographics as well as valid public concerns about the safety of tall buildings have triggered re-thinking of emergency egress systems. All design professionals should have a broad understanding of egress systems and their crucial life/safety role in the built environment. This online course is the second in a two-part series* on the topic of emergency egress from buildings; it provides an in-depth description of egress systems and the evolution of governing requirements, identifies international standards, and makes suggestions for changes in model codes to better address the needs of occupants. The course materials are based entirely on “Emergency Egress from Buildings” by Richard W. Bukowski, NIST Technical Note 1623. * Part I: Egress Strategies, Course M464 is offered separately. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M466 |
| CEU Course Title: Best Practices for Designing Fire Service Features |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: Fire service operations often take place in stressful, hazardous, time-sensitive environments. The design of on-site and building fire service features, such as access roads, fire hydrants, signage, and fire alarm/protection systems can greatly influence fire suppression operations. All building design professionals should have an in-depth understanding of the needs of the fire service and specific design details that will help streamline and support fire service operations. This online course explains how fire service operations can be impacted by various features, and provides recommended best practices and design considerations that can facilitate safe and timely operations. The course materials are based entirely on Fire Service Features of Buildings and Fire Protection Systems, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, OSHA 3256-07N 2006. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M467 |
| CEU Course Title: Overview of Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: Residential sprinkler systems are proven as an effective means of controlling fire in the home, allowing occupants the time to escape or be rescued. Although 83% of 2,600 civilian deaths that result every year from residential fires might be prevented by sprinklers, only 4.6% of all residential structures have sprinkler systems. In response, municipalities across the US are passing legislation requiring the installation of sprinkler systems in all new residential construction. All building design professionals should have an understanding of fire sprinkler systems in residential occupancies. This online course provides an overview of the fundamental fire protection concepts of residential sprinkler systems, the evolving technology, and allied standards and codes. The course materials are based entirely on Residential Sprinkler Systems by Daniel Madrzykowski and Russell P. Fleming, Volume 2; Chapter 6 - Section 16; NFPA Fire Protection Handbook, 20th Edition 2008. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M468 |
| CEU Course Title: Common Nondestructive Testing_NDT - Part 1 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: The subject of this short course Common Nondestructive Testing_NDT – Part 1 is to show a basic resume with practical and comprehensive concepts of Visual Testing (VT), Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) and Magnetic Particle Testing for students, technicians and engineers.
Our society relies very heavily on NDT technology to keep it as safe a place, as possible. A great deal of responsibility are in the hands of NDT technicians and engineers who keep our airplanes, trains, buses, trucks, tractors, automobiles and so on, operating safely; our pipelines and chemical plants from leaking; and our bridges from collapsing. Whatever involves minimum fabrication or large constructions there are nondestructive testings. Therefore, NDT equipment and methods are constantly changing as engineers and scientists work to make the inspection technology better. NDT personnel are highly trained individuals who must continue to learn to stay abreast with changing technology. A qualified technician or accredited engineer in NDT inspections should be always consulted to give satisfactory solutions according to the Standard codes. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M469 |
| CEU Course Title: Common Nondestructive Testing_NDT - Part 2 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: The subject of this short course Common Nondestructive Testing_NDT – Part 2 is to show a basic resume with practical and comprehensive concepts of Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Eddy Current Testing (ET) and Radiographic Testing (RT) for students, technicians and engineers. Our society relies very heavily on NDT technology to keep it as safe a place, as possible. A great deal of responsibility are in the hands of NDT technicians and engineers who keep our airplanes, trains, buses, trucks, tractors, automobiles and so on, operating safely; our pipelines and chemical plants from leaking; and our bridges from collapsing. Whatever involves minimum fabrication or large constructions there are nondestructive testings. Therefore, NDT equipment and methods are constantly changing as engineers and scientists work to make the inspection technology better. NDT personnel are highly trained individuals who must continue to learn to stay abreast with changing technology. A qualified technician or accredited engineer in NDT inspections should be always consulted to give satisfactory solutions according to the Standard codes. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M470 |
| CEU Course Title: Common Nondestructive Testing_NDT - Part 3 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: The subject of this short course Specialized Nondestructive Testing_NDT – Part 3 is to show a basic resume with practical and comprehensive concepts of specialized inspections as: Acoustic Emission Testing (AE), Infrared – Thermal Testing, Remote Field Testing (RFT), Phased Array Testing (PA), Time of Flight Diffraction (TOFD), Material Quality Identification, Internal Rotary Inspection System (IRIS), Other Specialized NDT Methods, Personnel Training and Qualification and Certification, for students, technicians, inspectors and engineers. Our society relies very heavily on NDT technology to keep it as safe a place, as possible. A great deal of responsibility are in the hands of NDT technicians and engineers who keep our airplanes, trains, buses, trucks, tractors, automobiles and so on, operating safely; our pipelines and chemical plants from leaking; and our bridges from collapsing. Whatever involves minimum fabrication or large constructions there are nondestructive testings. Therefore, NDT equipment and methods are constantly changing as engineers and scientists work to make the inspection technology better. NDT personnel are highly trained individuals who must continue to learn to stay abreast with changing technology. A qualified technician or accredited engineer in NDT inspections should be always consulted to give satisfactory solutions according to the Standard codes. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M471 |
| CEU Course Title: Introduction to Finite Element Method |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $75 |
| PDH Course Description: Finite element method is a powerful engineering analysis tool, and has been widely used in engineering since it was introduced in the 1950s. This course presents the basic theory and simple application of the finite element method (FEM) along with the common FEM terminology. The emphasis of this course is on the fundamental concepts of finite element analysis. A list of major finite element software is also presented in the course along with their features and capabilities. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M474 |
| CEU Course Title: Flattop to Forrestal: The Evolution of the Supercarrier |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: In the early days of flight, the airplane was seen as a novelty and not taken very seriously by military planners; particularly by members of the “Gun Club,” advocates of the Battleship’s pre-eminence in naval warfare. During WWI, the dogfights over the western front demonstrated that the air would be the third dimension of modern warfare. For naval purposes, the land-based airplane was used, mainly, for anti-submarine patrols with restricted range. But some far-thinking naval officers realized that if the airplane could be launched and retrieved by ships at sea, its range – and usefulness, would be greatly enhanced.
In the aftermath of WWI, catapults atop the main batteries of capital ships gave the fleet eyes beyond the horizon, but their role was limited as was their numbers – the Battleship’s big guns still dominated naval strategy. U.S. Army Air Corps General Billy Mitchell demonstrated the effectiveness of the airplane as a weapon of naval warfare when several captured German capital ships were sent to the bottom by aerial bombardment. To further the development of naval aviation, the U.S.S. Jupiter – an obsolete collier, was fitted with a flat deck from bow to stern and transformed into an experimental aircraft carrier; the U.S.S. Langley (CV-1) – the Navy’s first. However, the royal navy’s H.M.S. Furious, which saw service during WWI, can make the claim as being the world’s first aircraft carrier. During the 1920s, naval aviators (many of them future WWII admirals) perfected the art and science of aircraft carrier operations on the Langley. Restricted by the Washington Naval Treaty of 1922, two Battle Cruiser hulls were transformed into the Navy’s first operational attack aircraft carriers: U.S.S. Saratoga and Lexington. Additional purpose-built carriers were added to the fleet and demonstrated their value in exercises held in the years immediately prior to WWII. In the Pacific theater, the carrier-centered fast task force left no doubts that the Attack Aircraft Carrier would be the nucleus of America’s naval strategy for the foreseeable future. In the post-war years, the carrier evolved to allow jet-aircraft to operate effectively and the angled-deck – allowing simultaneous launching and recovery, was introduced as were many other innovations/improvements. It all culminated in the mid-1950s with the launching of U.S.S. Forrestal; the Navy’s first conventionally powered “Supercarrier.” In 1960, the nuclear-powered U.S.S. Enterprise was added to the attack carrier fleet, adding great flexibility and range to the Supercarrier’s ability to project power. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M475 |
| CEU Course Title: Industrial Process Equipment – Testing, Inspection & Commissioning |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: The subject of this short course Industrial Process Equipment – Testing, Inspection & Commissioning is to show a basic resume with practical and comprehensive concepts of whole inspections, testing procedures, and commissioning methods for complete buildings or any utility process equipment, beneficial for students, technicians, inspectors, designers and engineers. Equipment process integrates separate functions of design, peer review, startup, control, calibration, testing, adjusting, balancing, equipment documentation, facility staff training and the activities of the documented functional testing and verification. A great deal of all equipment evaluation responsibility are in the hands of technicians and engineers who keep our airplanes, trains, buses, trucks, tractors, automobiles and so on, operating safely; our pipelines and chemical plants reliable from leaking; and our bridges assured from collapsing. As part of any construction phase, many functional tests are performed to determine how well mechanical and electrical systems meet the operational goals established during design. Besides, operation and maintenance manuals are useful reference tools for current facilities staff and can also be used as a training resource for all staff members. By videotaping each training session, including the hands-on start-up and shut-down procedures the building operation staff gains a permanent, inexpensive onsite training aid. A qualified technician or accredited engineer in industrial inspection and commissioning should be always consulted to give satisfactory solutions according to the Standard codes. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M476 |
| CEU Course Title: The Reynolds Number - Units in a Dimensionless Number |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: What if you’re tasked with comparing flow rates and pressure losses through different pipe sizes but the information you have for fluid viscosity is in units of ft2/sec and your formula for Reynolds Number needed absolute viscosity in units of lbf-sec/ft2 or kinematic viscosity in units of centistokes? What if you need to find a particular flow rate for a flushing operation and have a target Reynolds Number and need to work backwards to find that flow rate? This 3 PDH online course will compare the different forms of the formula for Reynolds Number and provide some background information on their derivation, from a practical, not theoretical viewpoint. An EXCEL program will be used to calculate the Reynolds Number, friction factor (using the Colebrook equation) and finally the pressure loss through a given length of pipe. Minor losses can also be factored in if required. The spreadsheet format of EXCEL provides a useful method for comparing scenarios with varied inputs. The various formulas in the spread sheet will be analyzed to show how they relate to each other and also to the most basic formulas provided in general textbooks and reference material. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M477 |
| CEU Course Title: Evacuation Behavior During Building Fires |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: Fire research shows that over 67% of injured occupants and over 50% of the fatalities in building fires could have evacuated safely but for behaviors that delayed them, such as searching for belongings and information. However, most evacuation models focus on estimating evacuation movement while almost ignoring the prediction of these crucial behaviors. As a result, oversimplified evacuation models can inappropriately characterize the time it actually takes for occupants to evacuate a building. All building design professionals involved in life safety analysis should recognize the limitations of evacuation models as well as understand occupant evacuation behavior during building fires so as to ultimately develop safer building features. This online course explains the behavioral process and suggests a basic conceptual model of occupant behavior during fire evacuations. The course materials are based entirely on; Modeling Human Behavior during Building Fires by Erica D. Kuligowski, NIST Technical Note 1619, 2008, and The Process of Human Behavior in Fires by Erica D. Kuligowski, NIST Technical Note 1632, 2009. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M478 |
| CEU Course Title: Coating & Painting Inspection - Fundamentals |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: The subject of this short course Coating & Painting Inspection – Fundamentals is to show a basic resume with practical and comprehensive concepts of specialized industrial painting activities as: Surface Preparation, Coatings Application, Color Systems, Coating & Painting Inspections and Personnel Training for students, technicians, contractors, inspectors and engineers. Painting quality control is the middle of the personnel doing the work. However, quality control is, sometimes, in conflict with getting the job done and completed in the time specified or required, but in the real world, even the best contractors may sacrifice some quality for the sake of the bottom line dollar. Unfortunately, some Owners can often put getting their systems back, over quality, and force the Contractor to take whatever steps are necessary to complete the project on time, even over the warnings of the engineer or technical inspector due lack of quality. The Contractor should always employ a coating inspector to insure their coatings comply with the specifications or if lacking specifications comply with general industry standards for good coating practices. In industrial painting activities, this is often the responsibility of a third party Inspector. It is the coating inspector’s job to verify that the work complies with the project documents, Quality Assurance and specifications to avoid legal situations in a future time. A qualified technician or accredited engineer in coating & painting inspections should be always consulted to give satisfactory solutions according to the Standard codes. The inspection reports can become legal documents. All reports should be complete, legible, signed and dated. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M481 |
| CEU Course Title: Hindenburg: Last of the Great Airships |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: They were “the biggest birds that ever flew” – the great dirigible airships of the early twentieth century. The greatest of them all would be the 129th “Luftschiff” (Airship) produced by the Zeppelin Company of Friedrichshafen, Germany. LZ (Luftschiff Zeppelin) 129 would be known to the world as “Hindenburg” – named for Paul von Hindenburg, former president of Germany. She was the epitome of the rigid airship builder’s art, bringing luxury, speed and comfort to seventy passengers fortunate enough to be able to afford the transatlantic passage. Indeed, it seemed as though airships had a distinct advantage over airplanes in the long-distance market in the 1920s and ‘30s, despite their dismal history. It would all come to an ignominious end one fateful day in early May 1937 on a field in central New Jersey, while the world looked on.
It seems counter-intuitive for us today to conceive of people traveling across oceans and continents in a flying machine whose buoyancy depended on several million cubic-feet of a highly explosive gas; hydrogen. In reality, there was no alternative for the Zeppelin Company since the other lifting gas – helium, was unavailable to any but American airships. Though it does not have the same lifting capacity as hydrogen, helium was safe and a native natural resource found in parts of Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas. Once as rare as black pearls, by the 1920s the technology to produce it in quantity and at low cost gave America the monopoly on helium. Other technologies such as “duralumin” – an aluminum alloy invented in Germany, would give the rigid airship lightness and strength. WWI would be a proving ground and test-bed for Zeppelin technology with the lessons learned applied to the post-war rigid airship, but still flammable hydrogen was the only choice to fill the gas bags of German Zeppelins since America banned sales of helium to other countries in the inter-war period. The story of the great airships is intertwined with that of manned flight itself. After all, a dirigible (steerable) rigid airship is, in effect, a powered and controlled “free balloon.” Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, father of the rigid airship, flew his first “Zeppelin” (LZ-1) in 1900. His was not the first, but his perseverance – even in the face of disaster, would pay off. He first became interested in lighter-than-air flight while serving as an observer with a Union Army balloon corps during the American Civil War. His Zeppelins bombed cities and served splendidly as naval scouts at the Battle of Jutland during WWI. After the war, the most successful Zeppelin of all was LZ-127 – a.k.a. “Graf (Count) Zeppelin.” Her long career of transatlantic crossings, artic exploration and historic round-the-world voyage made airship travel seem safe and viable in the period roughly from the mid-1920s to the mid-‘30s. But like LZ-129, she was an accident waiting to happen but never did. The Hindenburg was less fortunate and brought with its tragic demise the end of a glorious era of aerial transportation. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M482 |
| CEU Course Title: Quality Management - ISO Audit & Performance Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: The essential purpose of this guidebook is to summarize the study of quality management tools, with proven traditional practices widely applied, as well as, innovative methods. Anyway, a qualified professional or accredited consultant in Quality Management should be always consulted to give satisfactory solutions according to managerial activities.
Successful companies understand the powerful impact customer-defined quality can have on business. For this reason many competitive firms continually increase their quality standards. For example, both the Ford Motor Company and the Honda Motor Company always announce they make customer satisfaction the number one in priority. The definition of quality depends on the role of the people defining it. Most consumers think how difficult it is to define quality, but they know when they see it. For example, although you probably have an opinion as to which manufacturer of athletic shoes provides the highest quality, it would probably be difficult for you to define a quality standard in precise terms, such as, airline services, child day-care facilities, college classes, or even English textbooks. Quality management is the middle of the personnel doing the work. Value for price paid is a definition of quality that consumers often use for product or service usefulness. This is the only definition that combines economics with consumer criteria. However, quality control is, sometimes, in conflict with other managerial activities in getting the job completed in the specified or required time, in the real world, even the best contractors may sacrifice some quality for the sake of a single penny. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M483 |
| CEU Course Title: Moore’s Law: Rise of the Machines |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Moore's Law is a term used to describe the increase in computing power over time. Moore's Law is the observation that the number of transistors on an integrated circuit (or microprocessor) doubles every two years. This course describes how Moore’s Law has proven true for the past fifty years and discusses how the computing industry will have one of two fates. Either the increase in computing power over time will eventually level off due to physical limitations or further advances in computing power will allow processing power to exponentially increase. Could this exponential increase in processing power eventually lead to a technological singularity? This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M484 |
| CEU Course Title: Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: This 6-hour course provides a technical basis, and an understanding of the various issues involved in the design and engineering of fire protection system for industrial, commercial, and government facilities. The course establishes minimum protection requirements and criteria for above facilities. These criteria are based on commercial requirements set forth by national insurance and may exceed minimum national code requirements. The requirements in this course reflect the need for the protection of life, mission, and property while taking into account the cost of implementing the criterion and risks associated with the facility. The course materials are based entirely on the Department of Defense Unified Facilities Criteria, UFC 3-600-01 “FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING FACILITIES” dated March 2013. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M485 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Steam Generators |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course addresses the design requirements for gas, oil, coal, and waste fuel fired steam generating, water-tube boilers and components with steam capacities between 20,000 and 250,000 pph and maximum pressures of 450 pounds per inch gauge (psig)/saturated and 400 psig/700 degrees F superheated. Topics discussed include fuels, coal ash, burners, primary air, stokers, overfire air and boiler. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. stacks. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M486 |
| CEU Course Title: Selection and Sizing of Air Release Valves |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Trapped air in pipelines may lead to flow problems, corrosion, pressure surges, cavitation, pump and pipe damage. Air valves are used to release the air from air pockets that are formed in pipelines. This 2-hour course will describe the basic theory of air valves; explain their operation, and list ways and tools to specify, to locate, and to size them for maximum flow efficiency and surge protection. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M487 |
| CEU Course Title: Basic Electrical Engineering for HVAC & Mechanical Engineers |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: A heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, or HVAC engineer designs heating and cooling systems for homes and commercial buildings. He uses knowledge of refrigeration and mechanical engineering to create blueprints for HVAC installers and develops systems that keep building occupants comfortable in all types of climates and seasons. He also makes sure to create a system that maximizes energy efficiency while also meeting the economical paybacks. This 4- hour’s course provides basic introduction to electrical engineering that will help HVAC engineers to communicate more effectively with specialists such as electrical designers, consultants and contractors. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M488 |
| CEU Course Title: Control Valve Basics – Sizing & Selection |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Control valves are imperative elements in any system where fluid flow must be monitored and manipulated. Selection of the proper valve involves a thorough knowledge of the process for which it will be used. When implementing a valve into a process, one must consider not only the appropriate type of valve and its material of construction, but also the correct sizing to ensure it performs its designated task. This 4-hour course provides an overview of control valve with emphasis on the sizing and selection. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M489 |
| CEU Course Title: Improving Hot Water System Performance in Commercial Kitchens |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This course reviews the fundamentals of water heating for commercial food service and describes the design process. It concludes with real-world design examples, illustrating the potential for a high performance, energy and water efficient system. It is a supplemental guideline that complements current design practices (ASHRAE Handbook 2007) and codes. This 3 - hour course requires studying the document titled “Design Guide - Energy Efficient Water Heating, Delivery and Use” prepared by Fisher-Nickel, Inc. The document guides the designer through high-efficiency hot water system design and equipment specifications. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M490 |
| CEU Course Title: When Boats Had Wings: The Golden Age of Flying Boats |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: It was a golden age in aviation history, when oceans could be spanned in comfort and luxury in a “boat with wings,” a period beginning in the early 1930’s and culminating by decade’s end. Flying boats would prove their worth during WWII as patrol bombers and air-sea search and rescue planes in all theaters of the war, particularly over the wide expanses of the Pacific. However, by war’s end the world had changed and the need/uses for flying boats diminished rapidly. Airplane design/propulsion had improved dramatically over the course of the war, increasing range significantly and the many airfields constructed during the war now served as airports where none had existed before. Combined, it left the flying boat a relic of the pre-war world, bested by land planes in speed and convenience. Flying boats would still have their uses in both military and civilian aviation in the post-WWII world, but their glory days were behind them.
The story of flying boats follows the story of aviation itself closely since landing on water made a lot of sense, especially in the early days of aviation whereby suitable landing fields were few and far between. The fact that most large cities are situated near large bodies of water and heavier loads could be lifted (since water provides an infinite runway for takeoffs) added to the appeal. Aviation pioneers like William E. Boeing, Glenn H. Curtiss, Igor Sikorsky and Glenn L. Martin recognized this potential and exploited it. It would be flying boats produced by Curtiss – the famous “Nancy Boats” (NC for “Navy-Curtiss”), that would first conquer the Atlantic in 1919. Though it took nineteen days and two of the three flying boats didn’t make Portugal, NC-4 did despite the many problems and hardships of the flight. The Boeing 314 (preceded by the Martin M-130 and Sikorsky S-40/42) “Flying Clippers” immortalized the flying boat as a means of transoceanic travel in the pre-WWII era. In the interwar years, better designs with more reliable engines would make flying boats a practical reality for transoceanic travel. The Caribbean would be the proving ground with first the South Atlantic then the North Atlantic conquered. By the mid-1930’s, even the vast Pacific Ocean could be crossed in a week rather than the month required by steamship using natural island “stepping stones” (Hawaii, Midway, Wake and Guam) to China. Flying Boats reached their apex with the creation of the “Spruce Goose” – Howard Hughes’ enormous H-4 “Hercules” heavy transport flying boat. Conceived to bypass the Atlantic U-Boat menace, her design and construction was so technically challenging and innovative that by the time she was ready for flight testing, the U-Boat menace had long since passed and the war was over. She flew only once, in November 1947, and is now a permanent part of aviation history. She was, in many ways, the “last hurrah” for a bygone age when boats had wings. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M491 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Central Heating Plant Planning |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This publication contains data and information as criteria to guide the planning of steam and high temperature water (HTW) central and individual heating plants. Engineering and economic considerations are identified to guide siting decisions, fuel selection, and the choice of either high temperature water or steam distribution media. The primary purpose of these plants is to generate steam and high temperature water for space heat and process steam in the most economical, operationally efficient, and environmentally acceptable manner possible for distribution to groups of buildings. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M492 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Design of Solar Water Heating Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course presents the information required to design a solar energy water heating system, after planning and system selection have been completed. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M493 |
| CEU Course Title: Mach 1 & Beyond: The Quest for Supersonic Flight |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: It was a dream as old as manned flight: fly faster than the speed of sound. At first, it seemed an impossible dream, the physical and technical obstacles too difficult to overcome – but that made no difference to the dreamers. First of these daring dreamers were the “Rocketeers,” individuals who dreamed of carrying both passengers and even mail great distances at high speed. The pioneering work of a modest New England physicist would one day make the dream of manned space flight via rocket a reality - his name was Robert Hutchings Goddard. Though he did not live long enough to see it, his groundbreaking research would be invaluable to a fledgling NASA making the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo program/s possible. Even the venerable New York Times would have to admit their error in criticizing Dr. Goddard (nearly fifty years before) for his rocket propulsion theory the day after Apollo 11 was launched on its historic moon mission.
In the days of propeller driven airplanes, the closest a pilot could come to reaching the speed of sound, a.k.a. “Mach 1” (764 mph at sea-level, 664 mph at 40K-feet) was in a “terminal velocity” dive, but even then the drag produced by the shock waves generated held the plane’s speed to a point well below the sonic barrier (if it didn’t tear it apart). Named for Ernst Mach, whose “Schlieren” photographs exposed the compression waves formed by supersonic bullets in flight, the “Mach” scale helped aerodynamicists unravel the mystery of first trans-sonic (approx. Mach 0.7 to 1.3), supersonic (Mach 1.3+) and, later, hypersonic (Mach 5+) flight in the post-WWII years. During the war, the Luftwaffe flew the first rocket-powered plane and nearly saw to fruition the development of the first supersonic fighter, but it came too late in the war and was not realized. However, the technology that went into it (i.e. a ram-jet engine) would be put to good use by the victorious allies, particularly the United States Air Force. Supersonic flight was a top priority, made particularly acute by the advent of the Cold War. With advances in the understanding of aerodynamic forces and sophisticated propulsion systems, the great challenge to aviation: breaking the sound barrier, was ready to be met. The XS-1 (for “Experimental Sonic”) piloted by WWII ace Charles “Chuck” Yeager would see that challenge met one fine day in the fall of 1947. On the heels of that accomplishment came greater designs and experimental/operational aircraft that would make supersonic and even hypersonic flight commonplace, at least for military aircraft. By the late 1950s, the challenge was to make commercial supersonic flight a practical reality. When an Anglo-French consortium announced their plans to build an SST (SuperSonic Transport) named “Concorde” (in November 1962), the American president, government and aviation industry saw it as a call to action – as did the USSR’s Tupolev Design Bureau. In the end, only the latter’s “TU-144” and the Concorde SST would ever fly leaving behind a mixed legacy of success and failure, but the dream of commercial super/hypersonic flight lives on. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M494 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Vibration Control in Buildings |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course will introduce you to methods, materials and devices for control of vibrations in buildings. Structural vibration in buildings, which results in feelable vibration, produces structural or superficial damage of building components or interferes with equipment operation is unacceptable. In addition large building components that vibrate can produce unacceptable sound levels. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M495 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Sound Level Data for Mechanical and Electrical Equipment |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This publication contains sound pressure and sound power data for mechanical equipment commonly found in many commercial buildings. Where possible, the noise data have been correlated with some of the more obvious noise influencing parameters, such as type, speed, power rating, and flow conditions. The noise levels quoted in this publication are suggested for design uses; these noise levels represent approximately the 80 to 90 percentile values. That is, on the basis of these sample sizes, it would be expected that the noise levels of about 80 to 90 percent of a random selection of equipment would be equal to or less than the design values quoted in the manual, or only about 10 to 20 percent of a random selection would exceed these values. This is judged to be a reasonable choice of design values for typical uses. Higher percentile coverage, such as 95 percent, would give increased protection in the acoustic design, but at greater cost in weight and thickness of walls, floors, columns, and beams. On-site power plants driven by reciprocating and gas turbine engines have specific sound and vibration problems, which are considered separately elsewhere. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M496 |
| CEU Course Title: Enhanced Refrigerant Management and LEED-NC V4 EA Credit 6 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Do you recall a time when the LEED-NC EA Credit 4 was to simply not use already banned CFC’s in HVAC equipment and your project earned a point? How has this credit changed over time and what were the driving forces? Does the present version of the credit make sense? What does the qualifying formula come from and what is its scientific basis? This course will examine the history of the refrigerant management credit of LEED and discuss the rationale and efficacy so practicing engineers involved in LEED projects can have a more critical understanding of what the credit is trying to accomplish. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M497 |
| CEU Course Title: Conventional Machining Technology |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: Machining is a part of the manufacture of many metal products, but it can also be used on materials such as wood, plastic, ceramic, and composites. Since the advent of new technologies such as, CNC center machines, electrical discharge machining, electrochemical machining, electron beam machining, photochemical machining, ultrasonic machining, etc., the conventional machining is used to differentiate from these modern technologies.
Most beginners tend to be a little intimidated when they see a machine tool in operation for the first time. As you go along in this course, you will find that machine tools are very friendly, logical and easy to understand with proper instructions. Machining can be a business, a hobby, or both. The modern machining nowadays is carried out by Computer Numerical Control (CNC), in which computers are used to control the movement and operation of the cutting machines. Machine tools filled a need created by textile machinery during the Industrial Revolution in England after 1700. Until that time the machinery was made mostly from wood, including gearing and shafts. The increase in mechanization required more metal parts, usually made of cast iron or wrought iron. Room temperature wrought iron was worked with a file and chisels and could be transformed into gears and other complex parts; however, hand working lacked precision and was a slow and expensive process. According to history, the advance in the accuracy of machine tools can be traced to Henry Maudslay when he established the manufacture and use of master plane gages in his work shop. With the accuracy creation of master plane gages, all critical components of machine tools could then be developed to the desired improvement. The first machine tools offered commercially available were constructed by Matthew Murray in England around 1800. The demand for machine tools and the human desire for firearms and artillery started the need for all type of machine tools. Lathes and boring machines for boring cannon barrels led the way. Soon after World War II, the numerical control (NC) machine was developed. After 1970, computers, new tools and materials were added to give even more flexibility to all types of machine tools and operations. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M498 |
| CEU Course Title: Cryogenics |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: The study of cryogenics and cryogenic processes is one of the most important fields of study for an engineer or technician working within the refrigeration industry. It has a fascinating history and truly represents a science that has evolved and matured over the centuries. It actually is a fairly “old” science in the truest since of the word, although commercial applications today represent billions of dollars in value-added to everyday lives. This six (6) hour course is designed to give an engineer, manager or technician more than the basics of cryogenics technology and will allow necessary information to make possible greater knowledge through independent study. The uses of cryogenic technology grow on an annual basis and now represent a multi-billion dollar commercial industry. Unrelated fields such as medicine, treatment of metals, the frozen food industry, superconductivity of current-carrying metals, and super-cooling of mechanical devices such as the Hadron Collider at CERN take advantage of cryogenic methodology. Billions of dollars each year are saved by virtue of cryogenic application. The liquefaction of gasses and cryogenic processes used in the frozen food industry alone provide significant “value added” to the lives of millions. Discovery of the Higgs Boson (“God particle”) would have been impossible without the cryo-cooling provided. This course strives to explain the history and the processes used to bring about low temperatures required and used by all of these commercial processes. The course also covers various safety issues in dealing with cryo-processes. We have included a “best practices” section as a cursory checklist. Also included are paragraphs dedicated to storage and transfer of cryogenic materials. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M499 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Compressed Air Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course provides an introduction to design of low pressure compressed air systems with a maximum design operating pressure of 125 psig, including piping, compressors, aftercoolers and separators, air receivers, and air dryers. Methods for sizing piping are included. The intention is to provide criteria to achieve economical, durable, efficient, and dependable compressed air systems to support owner’s facilities. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M500 |
| CEU Course Title: Non-Conventional Machining Technology |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: The non-conventional machining process (or non-traditional machining process) is a special type of process in which there is no direct contact between the tool and the workpiece. The non-conventional machining methods allow the machining of complex shapes, not at least because of the use of advanced CNC-technology. Evidence is given of the growing economic importance and the enlarged scope of applications covered by non-conventional manufacturing methods.
Machining is a part of the manufacture of many metal products, but it can also be used on materials such as wood, plastic, ceramic, and composites. Since the advent of new technologies such as, CNC center machines, electrical discharge machining, electrochemical machining, electron beam machining, photochemical machining, ultrasonic machining and so on, the so-called non-conventional machining methods can no longer be called “non-traditional”, since they found a wide range of applications. The modern machining nowadays is carried out by Computer Numerical Control (CNC), in which computers are used to control the movement and operation of the cutting machines; however, these thermal, electro-physical and electro-chemical material removal methods, always compete with the more traditional machining techniques. According to history, the non-conventional machining processes were initiated as early as in nineteen- twenties. The initiation was first made by Gussev towards the end of 1920, in USSR. He suggested a method of machining by combination of a chemical and mechanical means. His work is the basis for all electrochemical processes known today. The basis of Laser Beam Machining was developed by the Russian scientists Basov, Prokhorov and Fabrikanth in 1950. Other unconventional machine tools, as the Electro Chemical Grinding was also developed in the same year. Many of these new techniques of machining have been developed in last few decades to meet the challenges forwarded by rapid development of hard to machine and high strength temperature resistant alloys. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M501 |
| CEU Course Title: CNC Machining Technology |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: This course is a basic introduction for CNC Machining that is a process used in the manufacturing sector that involves the use of computers to control machine tools. Machine tools that can be controlled in this manner include the CNC center machines, electrical discharge machining, electrochemical machi-ning, electron beam machining, photochemical machining, ultrasonic machining, and so on.
There are many advantages in using CNC Machining. The process is more precise than manual machining, and can be repeated in exactly the same manner over and over again. Because of the precision possible, this process can produce complex shapes that would be almost impossible to achieve with manual machining. It is because of these qualities that these machines are used in jobs that need a high level of precision or very repetitive tasks. A computer program is customized for an object and the machines are programmed specific for CNC machining language (called G-code) that essentially controls all features like feed rate, coordination, location and speeds. With CNC machining, the computer can control exact positioning and velocity. Machining can be a business, a hobby, or both. The demand for machine tools and the human desire for firearms and artillery started the need for all type of machine tools. Lathes and boring machines for boring cannon barrels led the way. Soon after World War II, the numerical control (NC) machine was developed. After 1970, computers, new tools and materials were added to give even more flexibility to all types of machine tools and operations. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M502 |
| CEU Course Title: Flying Windmill The Gyroplane Story |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: The idea was first conceived as a simple child’s toy at least 1,500 years ago in China. Known as the “Chinese Top,” a simple rotor blade mounted on the top of a stick could be made to soar into the air by spinning the stick between the palms of the hands or pulling it with a string. Eventually, by the fifteenth century, the toy found its way to Europe. Leonardo Da Vinci’s “Flying Screw” concept may have borrowed freely from this simple “rotary-wing” toy. Man would first take to the air in the late eighteenth century in lighter-than-air balloons, but the quest for heavier-than-air flight would always include both fixed and rotary-wing aircraft from the get-go. Fixed-wing aircraft would first take to the air in controlled flight on the dunes of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina in 1903. Still, inventors kept seeking a means to take to the air via Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL). Some tried to mimic the mechanical movements of a birds wings while others used hybrid designs which borrowed freely from established and conceptual aeronautical practice. Ultimately, it would be a brilliant mathematician and engineer named Juan de la Cierva who would achieve something very close to VTOL in 1923 in his invention; the Autogiro. In fact, it would be a crash in an experimental fixed-wing airplane (caused by a stall) that motivated the fledgling aircraft designer to conceive of a safer way to take-off and land in an aircraft. Unlike a helicopter, which depends on the rotary wing for both lift and propulsion, Cierva’s Autogiro separated the two, using a traction propeller for propulsion and the rotary wing for lift. The advantage would be readily realized in the fact that the Autogiro (or Gyroplane) was capable of making very short take-offs and near-vertical landings via the principle of Autorotation (the same principle by which a sycamore maple seed pod floats gently to earth). Alas, the on-going development of the helicopter always cast a giant shadow over the development of the Autogiro and, by the close of WWII, had eclipsed it as the premier rotary wing aircraft for one main reason; the helicopter’s ability to hover – something the Autogiro could only do in a strong headwind. The Convertiplane seeks to combine the best of both helicopter and Gyroplane and its many advantages are reviving Juan de la Cierva’s old ideas about rotary-wing flight. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M503 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Natural Ventilation for Buildings |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course contains information on design features and practices affecting natural ventilation in buildings. Guidelines based on the best available data are provided. Conflicts between differing guidelines will arise in some cases. Resolution of these conflicts is left to the designer's discretion, since each must be handled on a case-by-case basis. Comfort, life-cycle costs, maintenance concerns and functional efficiency should be the primary criteria for such decisions, and designers should draw on their previous experience as well as on the guidelines presented here. In most cases, there are several alternative approaches to achieving a desired effect. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M504 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Exterior Mechanical Utility Distribution |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This publication provides an introduction to exterior above ground and underground distribution of mechanical utility media such as high temperature water, steam, condensate, chilled water, compressed air, fuel gas and condenser water. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M505 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Sound Level Data for Mechanical and Electrical Equipment |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This publication contains sound pressure and sound power data for mechanical equipment commonly found in many commercial buildings. Where possible, the noise data have been correlated with some of the more obvious noise influencing parameters, such as type, speed, power rating, and flow conditions. The noise levels quoted in this publication are suggested for design uses; these noise levels represent approximately the 80 to 90 percentile values. That is, on the basis of these sample sizes, it would be expected that the noise levels of about 80 to 90 percent of a random selection of equipment would be equal to or less than the design values quoted in the manual, or only about 10 to 20 percent of a random selection would exceed these values. This is judged to be a reasonable choice of design values for typical uses. Higher percentile coverage, such as 95 percent, would give increased protection in the acoustic design, but at greater cost in weight and thickness of walls, floors, columns, and beams. On-site power plants driven by reciprocating and gas turbine engines have specific sound and vibration problems, which are considered separately elsewhere. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M506 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Steam Boilers and Turbines for Power Plants |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This publication provides an introduction to steam boilers and turbines for electric power generating plants. Topics discussed include steam generators (boilers), stokers, pulverizers, soot blowers, economizers, steam turbines, condensing cycles, plant arrangement, and cogeneration. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M507 |
| CEU Course Title: Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC) is corrosion resulting from the presence and activities of microorganisms. MIC has been documented for metals exposed to seawater, freshwater, distilled water, process chemicals, soil, oil, gasoline, airfcraft fuels, and sewage. It has been encountered in chemical, food, pulp and paper processing, nuclear power generation, oil and marine industries and fire protection systems. Most of the time MIC does not produce a unique type of corrosion. It is typically localized and can take the form of pitting, crevice, underdeposit corrosion, and de-alloying. No single factor is responsible for MIC propagation in a water system. To evaluate the potential for MIC in a system, several factors must be considered. The “as built” engineering information is one of the basic requirements for system analysis. Other pertinent information includes materials of construction used, fabrication techniques, operating history, water chemistry, environmental conditions, and any available microbiological history. All of these factors need to be considered before an effective prevention or mitigation program can be instituted. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M508 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Condensers and Auxiliary Equipment for Steam Power Plants |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course provides an introduction to condensers and auxiliary equipment for steam power plants. Auxiliary equipment discussed includes condensate storage and transfer, feedwater heaters, heater drain pumps, deaerators, boiler feed pumps, pressure reducing and desuperheating stations, compressed air system, and auxiliary cooling water system. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M509 |
| CEU Course Title: Down to the Sea in Ships |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: Since time immemorial, the sea has called to mankind to meet its challenge. As such, floating craft of all kind, from simple rafts to floating cities, have made crossing the great water barriers of the earth possible. In fact, in the biblical story of the flood, Noah built the ark with divine guidance. So it was that the ark was given a length-to-width ratio of six-to-one – exactly the same proportion used to design the famous Missouri-class battleships of WWII. What worked for Noah could and would work for the United States Navy.
The material first (and still) used by humanity was wood – the most abundant, available, workable and strongest for shipbuilding purposes. Cultures around the world adapted wood from trees of many species to create a strong keel (the backbone of a wooden ship), cut and shaped ribs (to form a framework for the hull) and used planks to cover the sides and deck. Materials such as Oakum and tar were then used to make the hull and deck watertight. During the Jin Dynasty in China (ca. 1000 A.D.), watertight bulkheads replaced simple ribs allowing for trans-oceanic seafaring – a technology that can still be found on the most modern ship. By the late 19th Century, two technologies would come together to change the face of the ancient art of shipbuilding. The first was steam power and the other was steel. No longer would the mariner be dependent on the wind for propulsion; the screw-type propeller and the Parsons Steam Turbine (1884) would drive the largest ships at ever increasing horsepower and speeds. Steel, having the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any building material, proved its adaptability to be cut, shaped and formed into boats/ships of all kinds. From fishing trawlers to mighty Dreadnoughts, the strength of steel and power of steam has met the challenge of the sea in the service of mankind. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M510 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Controls for Steam Power Plants |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course provides an introduction to controls and control systems for steam power plants. Devices and systems discussed include safety devices and interlocks, control loops, flowmeters, pressure gauges, temperature sensors, transmitters, recorders, controllers, operators, and positioners. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M511 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Pollution Control and Environmental Regulations for Steam Power Plants |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course will introduce you to requirements and strategies for pollution control and compliance with environmental regulations for steam powered electric generating plants. Included are discussions of air, water and oil spill control, solid waste, and relevant environmental regulations and the permitting processes. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M512 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Steam Power Plant Water Supply and Plant Testing |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course provides an introduction to the design of water supply systems for steam power plants, and testing of plant mechanical equipment. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M513 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Power Plant Load Shedding and Cogeneration |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course provides an introduction to electric power plant load shedding and cogeneration. When a power plant or an individual power generating unit experiences a gradual increase in load, or a sudden but mild overload, the unit governors will sense the resulting speed change and increase the power input to the generator. The additional load is handled by using the spinning reserve; that is, the unused capacity of the generator. However, if all generators are operating at maximum capacity, the spinning reserve is zero and the governors may not be able to relieve the overload. When severe overloads occur, or when large sudden load increases are experienced, the first effect is a slowing down of the generator. If the overload is large enough or if the governor cannot accommodate the sudden load increase, then speed and frequency will continue to drop until the plant or generating unit is tripped to prevent equipment damage, and the load is lost. Cogeneration is the simultaneous generation of electricity (or mechanical energy) and steam (or other thermal energy such as hot air or hot water) from the same fuel (or energy) source. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M514 |
| CEU Course Title: Gas Metal Arc Welding-GMAW – Best Practices |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 6 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 6 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.6 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 6 LU |
| Online Course Price: $149 |
| PDH Course Description: The subject of this Gas Metal Arc Welding-GMAW – Best Practices is to show a short and practical course according to the best practical MIG welding standards and methods, with updated information for beginners, students, technicians, inspectors, engineers and contractors.
Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), also known as Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding, is also a welding method using an electric arc between the workpiece and a continuous wire electrode. The weld metal is shielded from the atmosphere by a flow of an inert gas, or gas mixture. The Gas Metal Arc Welding is a versatile process that may be used to weld a wide variety of metals including carbon steels, low alloy steels, stainless steels, aluminum alloys, magnesium, copper and nickel alloys.
Welds may be made in all positions, and the process may be used for semiautomatic welding or au-tomatic welding. In semiautomatic welding, the operator needs merely to guide the welding gun along the joint at a uniform speed and hold a relatively constant arc length. In automatic welding, the gun is mounted on a travel carriage that moves along the joint, or the gun may be stationary with the work moving or revolving beneath it.
The recommendations are based on industry reliable practices and have to be used as guidelines. The author can not assume any role or responsibility for improper use of welding processes, materials and inspection procedures. A qualified engineer in welding should be always consulted to give satisfactory solutions for GMAW, AWS and ASME codes.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M515 |
| CEU Course Title: General Machining Operations–Best Practices |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 7 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 7 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.7 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 7 LU |
| Online Course Price: $169 |
| PDH Course Description: Machining is a term used to describe a variety of material removal processes in which a cutting tool removes unwanted material from a workpiece to produce the desired shape. The workpiece is typically cut from a larger piece of stock, which is available in a variety of standard shapes, such as flat sheets, solid bars, hollow tubes, and shaped beams. Machining can also be performed on an existing part, such as a casting or forging.
Machining is a part of the manufacture of many metal products, but it can also be used on materials such as wood, plastic, ceramic, and composites. Since the advent of new technologies such as, CNC center machines, electrical discharge machining, electrochemical machining, electron beam machining, photochemical machining, ultrasonic machining, etc., the conventional machining is used to differentiate from these modern technologies.
Most beginners tend to be a little intimidated when they see a machine tool in operation for the first time. As you go along in this course, you will find that machine tools are very friendly, logical and easy to understand with proper instructions. Machining can be a business, a hobby, or both. The modern machining nowadays is carried out by Computer Numerical Control (CNC), in which computers are used to control the movement and operation of the cutting machines.
According to history, the advance in the accuracy of machine tools can be traced to Henry Maudslay when he established the manufacture and use of master plane gages in his work shop. With the accuracy creation of master plane gages, all critical components of machine tools could then be developed to the desired improvement. The first machine tools offered commercially available were constructed by Matthew Murray in England around 1800.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M517 |
| CEU Course Title: Pneumatics & Compressed Air – Automation Guidebook, Part 1 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: This course is a basic introduction for Pneumatics & Compressed Air that is a section of technology that deals with the study and application of pressurized gas to produce mechanical motion. Machine tools can be controlled in this manner, including powered compressors that power cylinders and other pneumatic devices through solenoid valves that can often provide more reliable way than a large number of electric motors and actuators.
There are many advantages in using pneumatics and compressors. Portable pneumatic tools and small vehicles, fixed installations, such as factories and other hobbyist applications such as Robot Wars machines, use compressed air because a sustainable supply can be made by compressing atmospheric air. The air usually has moisture removed, and a small quantity of oil is added at the compressor to prevent corrosion and lubricate mechanical components. Thus, it is because of these qualities that this system is used in jobs that need a high level of precision or very repetitive tasks. Pneumatics comes from the Greek word “pneuma”, which means “breath or wind”. It is basically the use of pressurized air or gas that helps in performing a certain work to produce mechanical motion or to cause some process control. Pneumatics is the transmission and control of forces and movements by means of compressed air and, for considerable time is used in carrying out complex electro-mechanical mechanical tasks, playing a vital and important role in automation and development of sophisticated technologies. Fluid power is the energy transmitted and controlled by means of a pressurized fluid, either liquid or gas. The term fluid power applies to both hydraulics and pneumatics. Hydraulics (oil or water) use liquids under pressure, while pneumatics use compressed air or other neutral gases. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M523 |
| CEU Course Title: Hydraulics & Oil Power Systems – Automation Guidebook, Part 2 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: This course is a basic introduction for Hydraulic & Oil Power Systems that is a section of technology that deals with the study and application of pressurized fluids and hydraulic oils to produce mechanical motion. Machine tools can also be controlled in this manner, including powered hydraulic pumps that power cylinders and other hydraulic devices through solenoid or piloted valves, more reliable than a large number of electric motors and actuators.
There are many advantages in using hydraulic systems. This study includes the manner in which power fluids act in tanks, pipes, hoses, cylinders and valves, dealing with their properties and the common ways of utilizing these properties to create motion. Portable power pack tools and small vehicles, fixed installations, such as factories and other hobbyist applications also use hydraulic systems. The word hydraulics is a derivative of the Greek words hydro (meaning water) and aulis (meaning tube or pipe). Originally, the science of hydraulics only covered the physical behavior of water at rest and in motion. Oil fluid power is the transmission and control of forces and movements by means of pumped hydraulic oil used in carrying out complex electro-mechanical mechanical tasks, playing a vital and important role in automation and development of sophisticated technologies. Fluid power is the energy transmitted and controlled by means of a pressurized fluid, either liquid or gas. The term fluid power applies to both hydraulics and pneumatics. Hydraulics (oil or water) use liquids under pressure, while pneumatics use compressed air or other neutral gases. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M524 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Water System Pumps Operation and Maintenance |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course covers the operation and maintenance of pumps used in water supply and treatment facilities. It also covers the motors, engines, and accessories (together called pump drivers) that provide the mechanical source of energy to pumps. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M525 |
| CEU Course Title: Modern Ceramics in Engineering |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: It is essential for engineers to identify how ceramics are involved in their respective fields, especially for Knowledge of ceramics and the role it plays in the different industries helps engineers to design more modern, energy efficient and durable devices, equipment or plants that emit less pollution. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M526 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Cooling Tower Water Treatment |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Cooling water systems remove heat generated from a variety of industrial processes. There are three basic types of cooling water systems: once-through, open recirculating, and closed recirculating cooling water systems. This publication describes water treatment requirements for the most common systems, once-through and open recirculating. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M527 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Water Sampling and Testing of Water Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Water sampling and testing procedures provide information that can be used for the following purposes: to ensure the protection of the water system equipment; to prevent unexpected system failure; to provide information used to control water quality; and to verify that water treatment chemicals are maintained at the proper concentration within the system or, if not, to allow for adjustment of their concentration. Adequate chemical treatment of water systems requires that specific levels of specific chemicals be maintained in the water to provide the system with protection from corrosion and deposits. This requirement applies to both cooling and boiler water systems. The purpose of a sampling and analysis program for industrial water is to ensure and verify that the required levels of treatment chemicals are being maintained and that the water quality parameters are within the specified control ranges. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M528 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Makeup Water for Industrial Water Systems |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course provides an introduction to makeup water for Industrial water systems. Many installations use fresh water and, often, potable water. Makeup water, often referred to as “makeup,” is fresh water that is added to an industrial water system to replace water lost by blowdown, evaporation, wind drift, leaks, steam, humidification, or withdrawal from these systems. The usual source of makeup water is the installation's potable water supply. This source is water that has been conditioned and is usually of a very uniform quality from day to day. Other sources of makeup water could include groundwater obtained from shallow or deep wells, or surface water from streams or holding ponds. These sources are not treated to the extent that the potable water source is treated. Still another source is reuse water (i.e., water that is “used” and reclaimed and not rated as potable). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M530 |
| CEU Course Title: Geothermal Energy Utilization for Thermal Heating including Geo-inactive Regions |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 15 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 15 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 15 LU |
| Online Course Price: $349 |
| PDH Course Description: This course focuses on Geothermal fundamentals applicable to the practical & optimum extraction of thermal energy from Earth's Crust for thermal heating purposes. Geothermal energy in current common terminology refers to pockets of hot water or steam near the Earth's surface that can be accessed at reasonable cost. Source and formation of pockets is described. The Earth's Crust physical and chemical properties, as well as brine chemical & physical properties, are needed for direct thermal utilization and are introduced. Depending on local conditions, long term benefits of the thermal utilization will accrue to the facility owner, city or district. Because of the technical complexity, note “complications” in this course presentation, of such projects, there should be many opportunities for design expertise and PE skills in this increasing market. Boise Idaho regional district and the Boise City Mall is used as a case example. It also provides the theory of & a summary of practical utilization of thermal sources/sinks in the Near-surface Geo-Structure of US Geo-inactive Regions. Successful utilization depends on geographic location and local climatic conditions. Recently there has been federal subsidies to increase the use of this geo-inactive resource and expand its use via new technology developments, commonly referred to as, “GTHP” (Geothermal Heat Pump). GTHP application optimization is a function of geographic location, local climatic conditions, distance from a geothermal source, if any in vicinity, and geology of the crustal surface down to about 400 feet. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M531 |
| CEU Course Title: Motor and Drive System Basics |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Electric motors, taken together, make up the single largest end use of electricity in the United States. In industrial applications, electric motors account for roughly 60% of electricity consumption; in the process industries, electric motors account for more than 70% of electricity use. Electric motors provide efficient, reliable, long-lasting service, and most require comparatively little maintenance. Despite these advantages, however, they can be inefficient and costly to operate if they are not properly selected and maintained. Industrial plants can avoid unnecessary increases in energy consumption, maintenance, and costs, by selecting motors that are well suited to their applications and making sure that they are well maintained. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M532 |
| CEU Course Title: Residential Heat Recovery Ventilators |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: The importance of ventilation in today’s more energy-efficient homes is universally recognized. Introduced as a requirement for airtight homes, continuous ventilation systems are now common in new housing and major home renovations. Because of the energy savings generated, the system of choice is often a heat recovery ventilator (HRV) or energy recovery ventilator (ERV). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M533 |
| CEU Course Title: UnderFloor Air Distribution (UFAD) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: UFAD systems have significant potential advantages compared with traditional VAV systems. Rarely has there been a space conditioning technology that promises the combined benefits of improved thermal comfort, energy efficiency, and productivity and health improvement. While this technology has seen significant adoption in other countries, its use in the United States has only been notable since 1995. UFAD technology, like all nascent technologies, is being advanced both in theory and practice by researchers, designers, manufacturers, and “early adopter” owners who are working to bring the design, operation, and costs to the point where it can be more easily and reliably applied. UFAD technology may someday displace overhead VAV as the “system of choice” for space conditioning. While the use of UFAD systems in particular is becoming more common in the private commercial sector; the overall potential for UFAD in federal facilities may be limited by low churn that reduces life-cycle cost benefits. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M534 |
| CEU Course Title: Boiler Classification and Application |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course presents the basics of Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional (ICI) boilers. It focuses on firetube and watertube boilers, with some discussion about other types of boilers, including cast iron and tubeless boilers. Also, this course discusses the fuels that these boilers burn and the emissions they produce as they are fundamental considerations in the planning of a new steam or hot water boiler system. This course is primarily applicable to new ICI boilers; however it may also apply to existing boiler installations. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M535 |
| CEU Course Title: Oil & Gas Production and Processes – Fundamentals |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 12 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 12 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 12 LU |
| Online Course Price: $299 |
| PDH Course Description: This course brings the fundamentals of Oil & Gas Production and Processes, in a very important didactic form, suited for everyone, beginners, students, technicians, engineers, contractors and all interested professionals, working or not, with Oil & Gas Production. The concepts of this course are divided in 10 basic sections as follows: Introduction, History, Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Oil Reservoirs, Well Exploration and Drilling, Artificial Lifts, Oil and Gas Processes, Onshore & Offshore Telecom Network, Onshore & Offshore Firefighting Systems, properly illustrated and clearly distributed in 120 pages.
Petroleum and gas include many sections of technologies that deal with the study and application of crude oil, gas, geology, geophysics, well construction, drilling, data management and petroleum business. Oil and natural gas together make petroleum. Petroleum, which is Latin term for “rock oil,” or a fossil fuel, meaning it was made naturally from decaying prehistoric plant and animal remains. It is a mixture of hundreds of different hydrocarbons molecules containing hydrogen and carbon that exist sometimes as a liquid (crude oil) and sometimes as a vapor (natural gas). Petroleum technology is ideal for everyone who needs to be able to understand the various aspects of oil and gas operations and speak the language of the oilfield. This course is far more an introduction to petroleum engineering and certainly is not a superficial presentation as students can enter into specialized programs with a didactic depth of understanding including fundamental concepts of reservoirs, fracturing, drilling operations, telecommunication systems and oilfield firefighting. Natural gas is a considerable development of technology, and when converted to liquids and pressurized, enables more widespread transportation. Natural gas use is growing across all economic sectors. Natural gas burns cleaner than oil or coal, and this environmental benefit has encouraged its use. While decades ago natural gas was seen as an unwanted byproduct of oil and may have been wasted, its value has been recognized today. Most natural gas is distributed by pipelines, which is a limiting factor for remote resources that are not near the major consuming markets. Most people have no idea how often they come in contact with things made from oil. Not only does petroleum provides fuel to run our vehicles, cook our food, heat our homes and generate electricity, it is also used in plastics, medicines, food items, and countless other products, from aspirin to umbrellas, and a single lipstick. Transportation needs use 66% of all available petroleum to fuel cars, buses, trucks and jets. That means 34% of oil is used for all the other items that make our daily lives easier. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M536 |
| CEU Course Title: Trigeneration |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Trigeneration, as the name implies, refers to three energies, and is defined as the simultaneous production of heat and power, just like cogeneration, except trigeneration takes cogeneration one step further by also producing chilled water for air conditioning or process use with the addition of absorption or adsorption chillers. Trigeneration, also referred to as CHCP (combined heating, cooling and power), BCHP (building cooling, heating and power) and integrated energy systems, permits even greater operational flexibility at businesses with demand for energy in the form of heating and cooling. Just as a cogeneration power plant captures and makes use of the waste heat, absorption or adsorption chillers capture the waste (or rejected) heat and produce chilled water. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M537 |
| CEU Course Title: Variable Refrigerant Flow |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This 3-hour course describes a how variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems are being used for heating and cooling in commercial buildings. These systems have the potential to provide energy savings over the traditional systems used in commercial buildings today.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M538 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Fire Suppression Systems Inspection, Testing and Maintenance |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course will introduce you to best practices for inspection, testing and maintenance of fire detection, alarm and suppression systems to assure reliable and effective operation in emergency situations. You will be introduced to the principles of Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM).
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M539 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Petroleum Fuel Facilities: General Design Information |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course provides general information about petroleum products as a basis for the design of bulk fuel storage facilities, including bulk storage tanks and those components normally located within a typical bulk storage compound. These components include pipeline receiving facilities, tank truck and tank car receiving facilities, pipeline dispensing (pumping) facilities, tank truck and tank car loading facilities, and all related piping and equipment. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M540 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Petroleum Fuel Facilities: Pipelines and Ground Fueling Facilities |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This discussion provides guidance for the design of pipelines. Pipelines are typically either interterminal pipelines which are cross country and connect installations, or installation pipelines which connect petroleum-oil-lubricants (POL) facilities within an installation. The primary differences are that interterminal pipelines cross public and private properties, streets, highways, railroads, and utility rights-of-way, whereas installation pipelines do not. Interterminal pipelines may be dedicated lines connecting two or more facilities or privately owned common carrier lines serving several shippers. In some cases, the shipping facility may consist of a relatively short spur which delivers the fuel to the suction side of a pumping station which is part of the main line of a larger pipeline system. Pipeline receiving and dispensing facilities are normally part of a bulk fuel storage facility. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M541 |
| CEU Course Title: Going Up! Going Down! A History of the Otis Elevator Company |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 12 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 12 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 12 LU |
| Online Course Price: $299 |
| PDH Course Description: When you hear the word “Otis,” the nearly universal thought that comes to mind is “Elevator” (since the two words have been so intimately associated with one another for a very long time). There’s a common misconception that goes along with this word association: Elisha Graves Otis – the founder of the company, invented the elevator that, along with the “cage frame,” made the Skyscraper possible. Truth be told, the elevator and the cage frame were, indeed, the two technologies that came together in the late 19th Century starting forevermore the “Race for the Sky,” but E.G. Otis did not invent the elevator nor did he invent its derivative – the escalator.
The story of vertical transportation goes as far back as ancient Greece, where Archimedes is credited with having invented the first device for lifting a load from one level to another. Advances continued up to the dawn of the Industrial Revolution, but there persisted one vexing problem: Safety. This is where Elisha Otis enters into the story of the elevator. Otis – a “Master Mechanic” at a Yonkers, N.Y. bed factory, was assigned the task of making a “lift” to hoist heavy bed frames. Aware of the ever-present danger of the hoist-rope breaking with deadly result, Otis invented a simple, but effective “Improved Hoisting Apparatus” which included a spring-loaded brake (it would automatically engage should the rope fail – an all too likely scenario). Thus was born the “Safety Elevator.” Henceforth, elevators could be used for people (instead of just freight, as in the past). Otis began manufacturing his safety elevator in the defunct bed factory and with his death in 1861, his two very capable sons took over and grew the company into a multi-million dollar business. Thus, the Vertical Transportation Industry was born. Elevator technology improved steadily and Otis expanded into several other related fields of manufacturing, but at its core was/is the elevator and escalator. Today, the Otis Elevator Company is a division of United Technologies Corporation with a worldwide presence. It is the quintessential “Multinational” corporation; with over sixty thousand employees and operations in two hundred-plus countries. It’s hard to imagine a company that has had more influence on the very industry it created, and continues to do so. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M542W |
| CEU Course Title: Fundamentals of Geothermal Heating (Live Webinar)PE & RA |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $220 |
| PDH Course Description: This course focuses on a) geothermal fundamentals applicable to the practical & optimum extraction of thermal energy from Earth's Crust for thermal heating purposes and b) the theory, summary and practical utilization of thermal sources/sinks in the Near-surface Geo-Structure of Geo-inactive Regions. Geothermal energy in current common terminology refers to pockets of hot water or steam near the Earth's surface that can be accessed at reasonable cost. Source and formation of pockets is described. Boise Idaho regional district and the Boise City Mall is used as a case example. Successful utilization depends on geographic location and local climatic conditions. The Earth's Crust physical and chemical properties, as well as brine chemical & physical properties, that are needed for direct thermal utilization, are introduced. Depending on local conditions, long term benefits of the thermal utilization will accrue to the facility owner, city or district.
Recently there has been federal subsidies to increase the use of geo-inactive regions and expand its use via new technology development Ground Source GTHP Pump Technology, commonly referred to as, “GTHP”. Optimization is a function of geographic location, local climatic conditions, distance from a geothermal source, if any in vicinity, and geology of the crustal surface down to about 400 feet. Long term benefits of the application will accrue to the facility owner, and short term benefits will be helped due to government subsidies. Because of the technical complexity of such projects, there should be many opportunities for design expertise and PE judgment will be important in this emerging & capital cost intensive application. For further information see the PDH courses on “Ground Source GTHP Pump Technology”. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M543 |
| CEU Course Title: An Engineer’s Primer on Actuators |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: This course explains how four different types of actuators are used to meet different applications engineers encounter in industrial, manufacturing and municipal plants. It explains key facts about how each type of actuator works, and the vital accessories required for successful use of two types of actuators. The course has many diagrams and pictures which help the reader by showing how different actuators and their accessories perform a variety of functions. It also provides readers with key maintenance tips. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M544 |
| CEU Course Title: Underwater Welding Technology – Cutting & Inspection |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: This course brings the fundamentals of Underwater Welding Technology – Arcwater Cutting & Inspection, in a very important didactic form, suited for everyone, beginners, students, technicians, engineers, contractors and all interested professionals, working or not with maintenance, storage tanks, bridges and oil & gas platforms. Since this course was deeply elaborated, it is required that the users pay first before viewing the entire course content, but a preview with 10 initial pages can be seen, in order the student can adjudicate and feel the advantages of taking this course.
The fundamentals of this course are divided in 13 basic sections as follows: Introduction, History, Conventional Welding, Underwater Welding, Underwater Robotic Welding, Underwater Welding Standards, Welding Procedures Specifications, Underwater Cutting Equipment, Underwater Welding Inspection, Underwater Inspector Training and Certification, Welding Inspector Knowledges, Electrodes – Basic Classification, Welding & Construction – General Standards, properly illustrated and clearly distributed in 60 pages. Underwater welding technology is ideal for everyone who needs to be able to understand the various aspects of construction of bridges, oil platforms, maintenance and inspection, or speak the language of the underwater operations. This course is far more an introduction to underwater welding engineering and certainly is not a superficial presentation as students can enter into specialized programs with a didactic depth of understanding including fundamental concepts of conventional weldings, procedures, standards, arcwater cutting, commercial diving and safe welding works. Most people have no idea how welding is made underwater. In this regard, it is relevant to note that, a great majority of offshore repairing and surfacing work is carried out at a relatively shallow depth, in the region intermittently covered by the water known as the splash zone. The advantages of underwater welding are of economical nature, because underwater-welding for marine maintenance and repair jobs as crossing-river bridges, bypasses the need to pull the structure out of the water and saves much valuable time. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M545 |
| CEU Course Title: Machine Vision (MV) |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: This course will examine in detail the subject of Machine Vision from inception to the status of the technology at the present time. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M548 |
| CEU Course Title: Oil & Gas Drilling Technology – General Overview – Part 1 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: This course brings the basic concepts of Oil & Gas Drilling Technology – General Overview – Part 1, in a very important didactic form, suited for everyone, beginners, students, technicians, engineers, contractors and all interested professionals, working or not, with Oil & Gas Drilling. The concepts of this course are divided in 8 basic sections as follows: Introduction, History, Well Drilling Exploration, Reservoir Exploration, Onshore Drilling Processes, Drilling Rigs – Machine Types, Conventional Well Completions, References and Links, properly illustrated and clearly distributed in 85 pages.
A preview of this course, which is the first of three parts, is available to the interested student to evaluate the content. The answers of the supplement Drilling Rigs – Quiz Questions are shown in the last page of this course, which is totally open to any student after paying. Courses Part 2 and Part 3 are continuations of this Part 1.
Petroleum and gas include many sections of technologies that deal with the study and application of crude oil, gas, geology, geophysics, well construction, drilling, data management and petroleum business. Oil and natural gas together make petroleum. Petroleum, which is Latin term for “rock oil,” or a fossil fuel, meaning it was made naturally from decaying prehistoric plant and animal remains. It is a mixture of hundreds of different hydrocarbons molecules containing hydrogen and carbon that exist sometimes as a liquid (crude oil) and sometimes as a vapor (natural gas).
The term drilling indicates a whole complex operations, necessary to construct wells of circular section applying excavation techniques not requiring direct access by man. To drill a well it is necessary to carry out simultaneously the several actions, which can be achieved by various drilling techniques. Rotary drilling rigs are, in practice, the only ones operating today with an optimum performance in the field of hydrocarbons exploration and production. The drilling rigs used on high depths are huge ones, using mobile equipment that can be moved in short times from one drill site to another, drilling a series of wells. Rigs for shallower depths use simpler techniques because of the smaller stresses to which the rig is subject.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M549 |
| CEU Course Title: Oil & Gas Drilling Technology – Onshore Rigs – Part 2 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: This course brings the basic concepts of Oil & Gas Drilling Technology – Onshore Rigs – Part 2, in a very important didactic form, suited for everyone, beginners, students, technicians, engineers, contractors and all interested professionals, working or not, with Oil & Gas Drilling. The concepts of this course are divided in 5 basic sections as follows: Introduction, Oil & Gas Drilling Rigs, Reservoir Fracturing, Well Completion and Production, References and Links, properly illustrated and clearly distributed in 75 pages.
There is also an annex, brought by this author: a free edited video “Onshore – Oil & Gas Drilling Technology, as a supplement to help students and professionals to improve their knowledges. A preview of this course, the second of three parts, is available to the interested student to evaluate the content, which will be totally open to any student after paying. Courses Part 2 and Part 3 are continuations of Part 1.
Petroleum and gas include many sections of technologies that deal with the study and application of crude oil, gas, geology, geophysics, well construction, drilling, data management and petroleum business. Oil and natural gas together make petroleum. Petroleum, which is Latin term for “rock oil,” or a fossil fuel, meaning it was made naturally from decaying prehistoric plant and animal remains. It is a mixture of hundreds of different hydrocarbons molecules containing hydrogen and carbon that exist sometimes as a liquid (crude oil) and sometimes as a vapor (natural gas). The term drilling indicates a whole complex operations, necessary to construct wells of circular section applying excavation techniques not requiring direct access by man. To drill a well it is necessary to carry out simultaneously the several actions, which can be achieved by various drilling techniques. Rotary drilling rigs are, in practice, the only ones operating today with an optimum performance in the field of hydrocarbons exploration and production. The drilling rigs used on high depths are huge ones, using mobile equipment that can be moved in short times from one drill site to another, drilling a series of wells. Rigs for shallower depths use simpler techniques because of the smaller stresses to which the rig is subject. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M550 |
| CEU Course Title: Oil & Gas Drilling Technology – Offshore Rigs – Part 3 |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: This course brings the basic concepts of Oil & Gas Drilling Technology – Offshore Rigs – Part 3, in a very important didactic form, suited for everyone, beginners, students, technicians, engineers, contractors and all interested professionals, working or not, with Oil & Gas Drilling. The concepts of this course are divided in 5 basic sections as follows: Introduction, History, Marine Oil & Gas Exploration, Offshore Drilling, Offshore Platforms & Equipment, Drilling Rigs Types, References and Links, properly illustrated and clearly distributed in 90 pages.
Subsea, or commonly known as offshore drilling, is a very complex process where a wellbore is drilled through the seabed, typically carried out in order to explore and subsequently extract petroleum, which lies in rock formations beneath the seabed. Most commonly, the term is used to des-cribe drilling activities on the continental shelf, though the term can also be applied to drilling in lakes, inshore waters and inland seas. Offshore drilling also presents extreme environmental challenges, both from the produced hydrocarbons and the materials used during the drilling operation. There are also two annexes, brought by this author: a free edited video “Onshore – Oil & Gas Drilling Technology, and a Power Point Presentation “Subsea Drilling”, as supplements to help students and professionals to improve their knowledges. A preview of this course, the second of three parts, is available to the interested student to evaluate the content, which will be totally open to any student after paying. Courses Part 2 and Part 3 are continuations of Part 1. Petroleum and gas include many sections of technologies that deal with the study and application of crude oil, gas, geology, geophysics, well construction, drilling, data management and petroleum business. Oil and natural gas together make petroleum. Petroleum, which is Latin term for “rock oil,” or a fossil fuel, meaning it was made naturally from decaying prehistoric plant and animal remains. It is a mixture of hundreds of different hydrocarbons molecules containing hydrogen and carbon that exist sometimes as a liquid (crude oil) and sometimes as a vapor (natural gas). This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M551 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Inspection of Boilers and Unfired Pressure Vessels |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course provides guidance for the inspection of steam and hot water boilers and unfired pressure vessels. In addition to boilers, inspection and testing is discussed for carbon dioxide and liquid petroleum gas vessels, heat exchangers, and deaerators. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M552 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Gas Distribution |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course contains instructions and engineering information relating to gas distribution pipe systems, including pressure regulators, valves, meters, and other necessary appurtenances, for the distribution of fuel gas, natural and manufactured, from the point of delivery by the gas supplier to the points of connection with building piping. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M553 |
| CEU Course Title: Alternative Cooling Sources for Data Centers |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: The intent of this course is to educate data center designers and engineers about alternative cooling options and methodologies. It is assumed that the audience is familiar with basic air conditioning design and perhaps typical data center design techniques. The material will show several techniques for using alternative sources for heat sinks to support a data center. The reader should also have a basic understanding of water properties as well as pumps and approximate operational temperature ranges. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M554 |
| CEU Course Title: Boeing 747-100: The Plane That Changed the World |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 10 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 10 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 10 LU |
| Online Course Price: $249 |
| PDH Course Description: Would you build it if I bought it? Would you buy it if I built it?
With these sixteen simple words, the airplane that would make the world a smaller place, quite literally, was conceived. Two pioneers of the aviation industry: Juan Trippe – Chairman of Pan American Airways, and William M. Allen - Chairman of the Boeing Company, were on a fishing trip in the Alaskan wilderness in the summer of 1965 when they had this simple exchange. The answer, of course, to both questions was “yes” and the “it” they were referring to was to be a “stop-gap” airliner; to fill the void between the first generation of commercial jets (the Boeing 707 and Douglas DC-8) and the second generation of “Supersonic Transports” (SSTs) still on the drawing boards. This completely new, sub-sonic plane would have significantly increased range and greater capacity (not to mention comforts and conveniences) and, when the SSTs arrived, they would be relegated to freighter duty. At least that was the plan/thinking, at the time. After all, who would want to fly in a sub-sonic jet (no matter how appealing) when they could fly faster than the speed of sound? Since freighter variants of the 747 had to allow for frontal loading, the flight deck had to be out-of-the-way of the main deck (also for safety’s sake lest cargo become loose in flight). The simple solution resulted in the familiar “hump” of the 747’s upper deck, allowing loading from the front of the fuselage via a hinged nose assembly (later variants would include a “Stretched Upper Deck”). The new jetliner was designated “747-100” and borrowed freely from previous Boeing military and commercial aircraft designs (i.e. the swept-back wings of the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress) and the latest avionic and navigational technologies (i.e. an Inertial Navigation System). The design had to allow the plane to operate from existing airport infrastructure thus, the design of the landing gear distributed the great weight of the plane without causing damage to tarmac and the increased thrust of the Pratt & Whitney JT9D Turbofan engines allowed the 747-100 and its disciples to takeoff and/or land on runways designed for much smaller and lighter aircraft (i.e. B707). Ironically, the “interim” airplane of the Boeing Company would become its most recognizable and prolific product line. The Boeing SST would only exist as a wooden mockup, a victim of high fuel prices and environmental concerns in the early 1970s. Later generations of the 747 would increase comfort, capacity, length, range, thrust etc. Even so, they all owe their heritage of greatness to the first 747: the plane that changed the world. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M555 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Treatment of Steam Boiler Water |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This course provides an introduction to the treatment of steam boiler water to prevent buildup of harmful chemicals that can cause harmful corrosion, sludge buildup and other conditions that reduce the efficiency and service life of a boiler and its associated equipment.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M556 |
| CEU Course Title: An Introduction to Air Quality and Auxiliary Equipment for Boiler Plants |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 4 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 4 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.4 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 4 LU |
| Online Course Price: $119 |
| PDH Course Description: This publication provides an introduction to air quality control and monitoring equipment for fuel fired plants such as steam boiler plants. Included are discussions of chemical, cooling and sump pumps, nitrogen and carbon dioxide systems, ash handling, boiler feed and condensate pumps, and air quality control and monitoring systems. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M557 |
| CEU Course Title: Oil & Gas Refining - Production and Processes |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: This course brings the fundamentals of Oil & Gas Refining - Production and Processes, in a very important didactic form, suited for everyone, beginners, students, technicians, engineers, contractors and all interested professionals, working or not, with Oil & Gas Production. The concepts of this course are divided in 6 basic sections as follows: Introduction, Refineries History, Transportation History, Transportation & Storage Nowadays, Oil & Gas Refineries, and Gas Refineries, properly illustrated and distributed in 85 pages.
Refining is a complex series of processes that manufactures finished petroleum products out of cru-de oil. While refining begins as a simple distillation (by heating and separating), refineries use more sophisticated additional processes and equipment in order to produce the mix of products that the market demands. Generally, this latter effort minimizes the production of heavier, lower value pro-ducts (for example, residual fuel oil, used to power large ocean ships) in favor of middle distillates (jet fuel, kerosene, home heating oil and diesel fuel) and lighter, higher value products (liquid petroleum gases (LPG), naphtha, and gasoline). The main objective of refineries is to convert crude oil into useable petroleum products. Typically, one barrel of crude oil is approximately 19 gallons of gasoline, nine gallons of distillates (home heating fuel, diesel and kerosene), plus lesser amounts of other refined products such as, jet fuel, liquid petroleum gas and residual oil. To a limited extent, refiners can adjust the refining process to alter the resulting mix of refined products, and to fit changing customer needs. Natural gas is a considerable development of technology, and when converted to liquids and pressurized, enables more widespread transportation. Natural gas use is growing across all economic sectors. Natural gas burns cleaner than oil or coal, and this environmental benefit has encouraged its use. While decades ago natural gas was seen as an unwanted byproduct of oil and may have been wasted, its value has been recognized today. Most natural gas is distributed by pipelines, which is a limiting factor for remote resources that are not near the major consuming markets. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M558 |
| CEU Course Title: Oil & Gas – Essential Quiz Questions – Major Concepts |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 10 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 10 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 10 LU |
| Online Course Price: $249 |
| PDH Course Description: The oil & gas sector is always facing a challenging and competitive time. All companies in this sector must ensure a skilled and motivated workforce to meet and exceed the business expectations. Whether you’re an oil and gas veteran or a newbie to the world of petroleum, when you deeply know the major concepts and definitions of oil & gas processing, this expertise is going to put you ahead of the game. This course is also suitable for all individuals working in this sector, who wish to refresh their knowledge.
This course of Oil & Gas – Essential Quiz Questions – Major Concepts brings the fundamentals, in a very important didactic form, suited for everyone, beginners, students, technicians, engineers, contractors and all interested professionals, working or not, with oil & gas production. The course is divided in 9 basic sections as follows: Introduction, Onshore Drilling Rigs – Basic Terms and Definitions, Drilling Rigs Questions – Basic Concepts, Onshore Drilling Processes – Multiple Choice, Offshore Drilling Rigs – Basic Terms and Definitions, Offshore Drilling Processes – Multiple Choice, Refinery Processes - Basic Terms and Definitions, Refinery Processes - Multiple Choice, ModuSpec Quiz Questions, properly and clearly distributed in 100 pages.
Quiz questions and consequent answers are, undoubtedly, the best way to learn the concepts and definitions and to pass a test in any specific area. These quiz questions are based totally in several oil & gas training cour-ses and brought here to help the students interested in advanced learning, even for specific areas. These questions are commonly used on applicants to a job, operations, maintenance and in inspection, as part of the global energy businesses.
A glossary, also known as a vocabulary, or clavis, is also presented with an alphabetical list of terms, considering the definitions for onshore, offshore and refinery terms. Traditionally, a glossary appears at the end of a book and includes terms within that book, however, in this handbook the glossary is presented before each sector of oil & gas quiz questions, to show a guideline to students, that enables definition of major concepts, especially for newcomers to this field of study.
This series of quiz questions and answers is suitable for all kinds of professionals or students looking for opportunities in Oil and Gas Industry from upstream to downstream, including production and process operations, processing, refining, transportation and distribution. These studies can also determine learning needs, deliver a streamlined set of practical skills, and ensure competency developments using hands-on with assessment processes.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M559 |
| CEU Course Title: Building Air Quality: Basics |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: This course presents the factors affecting Indoor Air Quality (IAQ): sources of indoor air contaminates, HVAC systems design and operation, pollutant pathways and driving forces, and building occupants. Moreover, this course illustrates how “effective communication” between building management and building occupants is very essential in preventing IAQ problems.
This course is adapted from the EPA’s, "Building Air Quality: Basics" publication (A Guide for Building Owners and Facility Managers) and provided below. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M560 |
| CEU Course Title: Indoor Vapor Intrusion Mitigation Approaches |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: This course focuses on the mitigation of vapor intrusion of volatile contaminants to prevent human exposure to anthropogenic soil and groundwater contaminants. In addition, it provides information on understanding the range of mitigation controls and technologies available, as well as selecting appropriate technologies. In this course, you need to review the EPA Engineering Issue, "Indoor Air Vapor Intrusion Mitigation Approaches" provided below. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M561 |
| CEU Course Title: Overview of Geothermal Energy |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 1 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 1 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 1 LU |
| Online Course Price: $29 |
| PDH Course Description: This course presents basic information regarding geothermal energy, its advantages over traditional energy sources, and the energy savings associated with its use. This course explains the different types of geothermal resources and how they are implemented in the industry, as well as the different types of geothermal power plants used. Furthermore this course highlights the direct uses of geothermal energy and illustrates the benefits of geothermal heat pumps. In this course, you need to review the DOE Publication, “Geothermal Energy – Power form the Depths”, published by the Department of Energy and provided below. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M562 |
| CEU Course Title: Mechanical Equipment |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 5 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 5 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 5 LU |
| Online Course Price: $129 |
| PDH Course Description: The intent of this course is to provide a fundamental understanding of the purpose, types and operation of various mechanical equipment that have widespread applications in many industrial facilities. This equipment includes cooling towers, air compressors, hydraulic systems, boilers, demineralizers, pressurizers, steam traps, filters and strainers. In addition, this course describes the safety hazards associated with certain types of components. In this course, you need to review DOE-HDBK-1018/2-93, Volume 2, Module 5 “Miscellaneous Mechanical Components” published by the Department of Energy and provided below. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M564 |
| CEU Course Title: Welding Technology - Quiz Questions – Terms and Definitions |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 10 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 10 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 10 LU |
| Online Course Price: $249 |
| PDH Course Description: The welding industry is broad and includes people who carry the job title of "welders”, and others like pipe-fitters, boilermakers and iron-workers, who may weld, but only for a part of their day on the job. Beyond these skilled positions, there are technicians, inspectors, supervisors, managers and engineers, all involved with welding subjects, in some way or the other. The American Welding Society (AWS) and the British Standards (BS) are always credentialing professionals for all of these areas, from simple and informal inside companies’ trades, to nationally and internationally recognized programs
This course of Welding Technology - Quiz Questions – Terms and Definitions brings the fundamentals, in a very important didactic form, suited for everyone, beginners, students, technicians, engineers, contractors and all interested professionals, working or not, with welding production. The course is divided in 5 basic sections as follows: Introduction, Welding Inspection Certifications, NDT Certifications, Welding Terms and Definitions and Welding Technology – Quiz Questions, properly and clearly distributed in 120 pages.
Quiz questions and consequent answers are, undoubtedly, the best way to learn the concepts and definitions and to pass a test in any specific area. These quiz questions are based totally in several welding technology training courses and brought here to help the students interested in advanced learning, even for specific areas. These questions are commonly used on applicants to a job, operations, maintenance and in inspection, as part of the global production businesses.
A glossary, also known as a vocabulary, or clavis, is also presented with an alphabetical list of terms, considering the definitions for welding processes, inspection knowledge, safety, metallurgy NDT and Destructive Testing. Traditionally, a glossary appears at the end of a book and includes terms within that book, however, in this handbook the glossary is presented before each sector of this course that enables definition of major concepts, especially for newcomers to this field of study.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M565 |
| CEU Course Title: Internal Combustion Engine |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: The automobile is a familiar object to all of us. The engine that moves, it is one of the most fascinating and talked about of all the complex machines we use today. This course will explain some of the operational principles and basic mechanisms of this machine. This course is adapted from the Naval Education and Training Professional Development and Technology Center “Basic Machines” NAVEDTRA 14037-training course, Chapter 12 “Internal Combustion Engine”. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M566 |
| CEU Course Title: Thermal Insulation and Refractory Material |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: The course is about insulation and refractory material. Thermal insulations are materials that insulate the components of mechanical systems in commercial buildings and industrial processes. In buildings, insulations are installed to improve the energy consumption of the buildings' cooling and heating systems, domestic hot and chilled water supply, and refrigerated systems including ducts and housings.
For industrial facilities, such as power plants, refineries, and paper mills, thermal insulations are installed to control heat gain or heat loss on process piping and equipment, steam and condensate distribution systems, boilers, smoke stacks, bag houses and precipitators, storage tanks etc. Refractory material is used to withstand high temperature and is made of inorganic, non metallic, porous and heterogeneous material, and used in high temperature applications like furnaces, metal extraction, cement making, glass making, ceramics etc. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M567 |
| CEU Course Title: What Next, Flying Cars? The Roadable Aircraft Story |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 8 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 8 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.8 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 8 LU |
| Online Course Price: $199 |
| PDH Course Description: “Here’s to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The trouble-makers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They’re not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing you can’t do is ignore them. Because they change things. They push the human race forward...” (Excerpt from a contemporary Apple Computer commercial) They had names like Dewey and Waldo and their creations were called Whatsit, Airphibian and Skyline Event – they were the rebels who defied the immutable laws of physics and sought to fit the proverbial round peg in the square hole by adding a third dimension to road travel: flight (even if it was just a few inches or 10K-feet above terra firma). It might sound crazy to the uninitiated, but the likes of automotive and aviation industry luminaries such as Henry Ford and Glenn Curtiss took it very seriously. Even America’s “Ace of Aces” – Eddie Rickenbacker, saw “Roadable Aircraft” (a/k/a “Flying Cars”) as the natural progression of the “Horseless Carriage.” The dream began in the first decade of the 20th Century and lives on to the present-day. By the end of the first decade of the 21st Century, there were well over one-hundred serious attempts to design a practical flying car, yet it remains the “Holy Grail” of the inventors art. No longer synonymous with failure and ridicule (as in the days of Dewey Bryan and Waldo Waterman), serious research agencies like the DOD’s Defense Advanced Research Programs Agency (DARPA) and automobile manufacturers like Volkswagen and Toyota are patenting and producing real-world prototypes of the future flying car. And then there’s the tinkerer, whose knack for invention just may move the human race forward all by their lonesome. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M568 |
| CEU Course Title: Cast Irons; Properties & Applications |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 2 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 2 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.2 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 2 LU |
| Online Course Price: $59 |
| PDH Course Description: Iron castings are produced with a wide range of properties. Cast iron is a generic term that designates a family of metals. To achieve the best casting for a particular application at the lowest cost consistent with the component’s requirements, it is necessary to have an understanding of the types of cast iron. Cast iron (CI) is one of the oldest materials in commercial use. It has excellent compressive strength and is commonly used for structures that require this property, as well as for water and sewer lines. This course explains CI metallurgy and why the understanding of this metallurgy is key to understanding their properties and limitations in certain applications. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M569 |
| CEU Course Title: ASME Section II, Part A – Ferrous Materials |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 10 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 10 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 10 LU |
| Online Course Price: $249 |
| PDH Course Description: This course brings a complete summary of ASME Section II – Part A, in a very important didactic form, suited for everyone, beginners, students, technicians, engineers, contractors and all interested professionals, working or not with ASME Codes. This course was summarized from ASME Section II and transformed in an easy language, next to users, to facilitate the whole comprehension of the metallurgical manufacturing, inspection and tests that must be performed on ferrous materials, properly distributed in 130 pages.
In continuation, the main objective of other PDH studies is to make practical summaries of the next two Sections (Part B and Part C) of the ASME Code in a didactic way, since the simple reading of the books is very difficult to interpret and understand, even for any experienced professional. It is known that is extremely rare, a process professional to know all design subjects of the complete ASME Codes. The ASME Section II, Part - D will not be described as it is mainly composed of Charts and Tables. The ASME Section II, Part - A provides material specifications for ferrous materials which are suitable for use in the construction of pressure vessels. The specifications contained is this Part define the mechanical properties, heat treatment, heat and product chemical composition and analysis, test specimens, and methodologies of testing. The ASME Section II, Part - B provides material specifications for nonferrous materials which are suitable for use in the construction of pressure vessels. The specifications contained is this Part define the mechanical properties, heat treatment, heat and product chemical composition and analysis, test specimens, and methodologies of testing. The ASME Section II, Part - C provides material specifications for Welding Rods, Electrodes, and Filler Metals. The specifications contained is this Part define the mechanical properties, heat treatment, chemical composition, and methodologies of testing for welding rods, filler metals and electrodes used in the construction of pressure vessels. The ASME Section II, Part - D provides Charts and Tables for the design stress values, tensile and yield stress values, as well as, calculations and supplementary requirements for material properties for determining the correct fabrication or shell thickness of steel plates and components under pressure. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M570 |
| CEU Course Title: Progress Before Profit: The George Westinghouse Story |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 3 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 3 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.3 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 3 LU |
| Online Course Price: $89 |
| PDH Course Description: As a young boy, it didn’t seem like George Westinghouse, Jr. would amount to much – at least as far as his teachers and even his own family was concerned. Young George Jr. wasn’t much for school; he’d much rather tinker around in his father’s agricultural machinery factory after school than do his homework. In 1864, George Jr. turned seventeen, old enough to join the Union Army as a cavalryman in the still raging Civil War. His mechanical aptitude was recognized while serving in the army, leading to his transfer to the U.S. Navy in an engineering capacity aboard ship. In later years, George Westinghouse (he dropped the “Junior” after the death of his father) would credit the education he received and discipline learned while serving in the army/navy as key to his success in life.
For a young man with mechanical aptitude and the will to make manifest his ideas, the post-Civil War period was ideal. His early inventions dealt with the main means of transportation of the era: steam-driven locomotives. At the time, to stop a speeding train required “Brakemen” atop the moving cars to turn a brake-wheel on each car, moving from car-to-car, braking each car in turn. Not only was the job extremely dangerous, it was highly inefficient (it could take up to two miles to stop a moving train). Hearing of a pneumatic drill being used to dig a tunnel through the French Alps, GW reasoned that the power of compressed air could also stop a moving train. The result was the Westinghouse “Air Brake” – a major breakthrough in transportation technology. It allowed for longer, heavier trains and put the traveling public at ease knowing the lethal dangers previously associated with rail travel no longer applied, all thanks to Westinghouse. Throughout his life, GW and the many Westinghouse Company/s would make significant contributions to rail transportation (i.e. signals, switching etc.). On the success of the Westinghouse Air Brake Company, GW would build an industrial empire founded on the new religion of science and technology. He expanded into the natural gas industry and, recognizing the shortcomings of Thomas Edison’s Direct Current (DC), became the chief promoter of Alternating Current (AC) power generation/distribution. To solve the problems of AC, GW would obtain the patents of Nikola Tesla and retain him as a consultant. Indeed, winning the “Battle of the Currents” remains GW’s greatest legacy. To Tesla, GW was the greatest man he ever knew. Remembered for his honesty, good humor and personal integrity, GW created industries through technological innovation and established the foundations for positive industrial labor relations. To GW the humanitarian, invention and industry was simply his way of putting men to useful, productive work, for the betterment of all mankind. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M571 |
| CEU Course Title: Identification Datacenter and Safe Room |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 7 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 7 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 0.7 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 7 LU |
| Online Course Price: $179 |
| PDH Course Description: This course is a basic introduction for Identification Datacenter and Safe Room, which is a section of the cabling technology that deals with the science that applies and develops identification and organization standards in the Datacenters and Safe Rooms.
This guide provides insight and direction for the proper identification of datacenter infrastructure. The identification requirements of specific data center applications are addressed through the implementation of industry recognized best practices with recommended Standards solutions. Located throughout the datacenters are physical infrastructure components that support IT equipment providing essential services to critical business applications. Any disruption of the physical infrastructure could cause interruption of business applications, resulting in lost revenue. Many of today’s physical infrastructure disruptions are caused by moves, adds, or changes within the environment. The advantage of a properly identified infrastructure is that system components can be quickly and accurately identified, so that the infrastructure and business services are immediately restored. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
| Disciplines: Architecture, Construction, Engineering |
| PDH Course Number: M572 |
| CEU Course Title: Tucker 48: The Car of Tomorrow |
| Professional Development Hour for Engineer (PE): 15 PDH Professional Development Unit for Land Surveyor (LS, PLS): 15 PDU |
| Continuing Education Unit for Contractor (GC): 1.5 CEU AIA Learning Unit for Architect (RA): 15 LU |
| Online Course Price: $349 |
| PDH Course Description: It would become one of the most iconic cars of the 20th Century and its creator a folk hero (of sorts). Even Hollywood got in on the act with no less than the director of The Godfather trilogy – Francis Ford Coppola (a Detroit native), placing the biography of one of his childhood heroes up on the big screen as a remembrance of a man who, against all odds, pursued a noble dream (kinda like himself). In fact, his own father was one of thousands of investors in the new car company that was going to revolutionize the automobile industry with its mantra of “Safety With Style.” The name of the car was “Tucker ‘48” and the movie that told the story was entitled, appropriately enough: Tucker: The Man and His Dream.
In the waning days of WWII, Preston Thomas Tucker – a self-proclaimed “motorhead” and “plow jockey from the back forty” (who spoke “barnyard Anglo-Saxon”) had a bright idea. For four years, the American public had toiled in the arsenals of democracy producing the tools of war. At the same time, armies of veterans were returning with expectations of the “good life” after their long ordeal. What better way to manifest that dream than with a new car that would make all others seem like relics of the past by comparison. After all, no new cars were produced during the war and those that were offered by the “Big Three” in its aftermath were merely chromed-up versions of their pre-war designs. Even better, Preston Tucker would apply all he had learned at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the pre-war years concerning automotive design, innovation, safety and maintenance and incorporate those ideas into his namesake car. Considering the odds against him, it’s amazing that he was able to produce anything at all, no less than fifty pre-production cars (plus one prototype). Whether or not there was a conspiracy to suppress the Tucker 48 is still the subject of much debate (as is the character of Preston Tucker himself), and will be for a long time to come (there are good arguments both for and against). What’s important is the legacy of safety innoivations the Tucker 48 introduced (and/or intended to introduce) to the automotive marketplace which are now commonplace. Like his “Tucker Tiger” combat car which never went into production, Preston Tucker’s turret design for the car was recognized as worthy of exploitation thus, the famous “Tucker Turret” was featured widely on bomber aircraft and naval vessels during the war. So too, the myriad of safety features introduced by the Tucker 48 would be recognized as worthy of emulation and exploited for the public good in the post-WWII years. As a bonus, the fastback styling would offer tremendous “eye appeal,” making the Tucker 48 one of the most sought-after collector cars of all time. This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials. |
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