Name: Sale & Purchase of Oil & Gas Properties
Price: 3009 GBP
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<p>This 5 full-day course provides a comprehensive understanding of the various types of generators, exciters, automatic voltage regulators (AVRs), governing systems, and protective systems.</p>
<p>The focus will be on maximizing the efficiency, reliability and longevity of these equipment by providing an understanding of the characteristics, selection criteria, common problems and repair techniques, preventive and predictive maintenance.</p>
<p>The emphasis of this course is on protective systems, inspection methods, diagnostic testing, troubleshooting, modern maintenance techniques, refurbishment, rewind and upgrade options, as well as advanced methods for preventing partial discharge and other failures.</p>
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<li><strong>Equipment Operation:</strong> Gain a thorough understanding of the operating characteristics of generators, exciters, AVR's and protective systems</li>
<li><strong>Equipment Diagnostics and Inspection:</strong> Learn in detail all the diagnostic techniques and inspections required of critical components of generators, exciters, AVR's and protective systems</li>
<li><strong>Equipment Testing:</strong> Understand thoroughly all the tests required for the various types of generators, exciters, AVR's and protective systems</li>
<li><strong>Electrical Generator Protective Systems:</strong> Gain a thorough understanding of all Electrical generator protective systems including: all electrical relays, tripping mechanisms, protective systems for negative phase sequence (unbalance loading), loss of excitation, over fluxing protection (over-voltage and underfrequency), reverse power (generator monitoring), over-speeding, pole slipping / out of step (sudden increase in torque or weakness in excitation), Class A protection, Class B protection</li>
<li><strong>Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting:</strong> Determine all the maintenance and troubleshooting activities required to minimize the downtime and operating cost of generators, exciters, AVR's and protective systems</li>
<li><strong>Equipment Repair and Refurbishment:</strong> Gain a detailed understanding of the various methods used to repair and refurbish generators, exciters, AVR's and protective systems</li>
<li><strong>Equipment Rewind and Upgrade Options:</strong> Discover all options available to rewind and upgrade the generator rotor and stator to enhance the output and reduce downtime</li>
<li><strong>Efficiency, Reliability, and Longevity:</strong> Learn the various methods used to maximize the efficiency, reliability, and longevity of generators, exciters, AVR's and protective systems</li>
<li><strong>Advanced Methods to Prevent Failure:</strong> Gain a thorough understanding of all the methods used to prevent partial discharge, and other failures in generators, exciters, AVR's and protective systems</li>
<li><strong>Equipment Sizing:</strong> Gain a detailed understanding of all the calculations and sizing techniques used for generators, exciters, AVR's and protective systems</li>
<li><strong>Design Features:</strong> Understand all the design features that improve the efficiency, reliability of generators, exciters, AVR's and protective systems</li>
<li><strong>Equipment Selection:</strong> Learn how to select generators, exciters, AVR's and protective systems by using the performance characteristics and selection criteria that you will learn in this course</li>
<li><strong>Equipment Enclosures and Sealing Methods:</strong> Learn about the various types of enclosures and sealing arrangements used for generators, exciters, AVR's and protective systems</li>
<li><strong>Equipment Commissioning:</strong> Understand all the commissioning requirements for generators, exciters, AVR's and protective systems</li>
<li><strong>Equipment Codes and Standards:</strong> Learn all the codes and standards applicable for generators, exciters, AVR's and protective systems</li>
<li><strong>Equipment Causes and Modes of Failures:</strong> Understand causes and modes of failures of generators, exciters, AVR's and protective systems</li>
<li><strong>System Design:</strong> Learn all the requirements for designing different types of generators, exciters, AVR's and protective systems</li>
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<p>Your specialist course leader relies on a highly interactive training method to enhance the learning process. This method ensures that all participants gain a complete understanding of all topics covered. The training environment is highly stimulating, challenging, and effective because the participants will learn by case studies which will allow them to apply the material taught to their own organization.</p>
<p><span>Each delegate will receive a copy of the following materials written by the instructor:</span></p>
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<li><span>ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT HANDBOOK' published by McGraw-Hill in 2003 (600 pages)</span></li>
<li><span>Generator Inspection, Testing, Maintenance, Protective Systems and Refurbishment Manual (this manual covers all the inspection and maintenance activities as well as all protective systems required for generators - 400 pages)</span></li>
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<p>Your specialist course leader has more than 32 years of practical engineering experience with Ontario Power Generation (OPG), one of the largest electric utility in North America. He was previously involved in research on power generation equipment with Atomic Energy of Canada Limited at their Chalk River and Whiteshell Nuclear Research Laboratories.</p>
<p>While working at OPG, he acted as a Training Manager, Engineering Supervisor, System Responsible Engineer and Design Engineer. During the period of time, he worked as a Field Engineer and Design Engineer, he was responsible for the operation, maintenance, diagnostics, and testing of gas turbines, steam turbines, generators, motors, transformers, inverters, valves, pumps, compressors, instrumentation and control systems. Further, his responsibilities included designing, engineering, diagnosing equipment problems and recommending solutions to repair deficiencies and improve system performance, supervising engineers, setting up preventive maintenance programs, writing Operating and Design Manuals, and commissioning new equipment.</p>
<p>Later, he worked as the manager of a section dedicated to providing training for the staff at the power stations. The training provided by him covered in detail the various equipment and systems used in power stations.</p>
<p>In addition, he has taught courses and seminars to more than four thousand working engineers and professionals around the world, specifically Europe and North America. He has been consistently ranked as 'Excellent' or 'Very Good' by the delegates who attended his seminars and lectures.</p>
<p>He written 5 books for working engineers from which 3 have been published by McGraw-Hill, New York. Below is a list of the books authored by him;</p>
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<li>Power Generation Handbook: Gas Turbines, Steam Power Plants, Co-generation, and Combined Cycles, second edition, (800 pages), McGraw-Hill, New York, October 2011.</li>
<li>Electrical Equipment Handbook (600 pages), McGraw-Hill, New York, March 2003.</li>
<li>Power Plant Equipment Operation and Maintenance Guide (800 pages), McGraw-Hill, New York, January 2012.</li>
<li>Industrial Instrumentation and Modern Control Systems (400 pages), Custom Publishing, University of Toronto, University of Toronto Custom Publishing (1999).</li>
<li>Industrial Equipment (600 pages), Custom Publishing, University of Toronto, University of Toronto, University of Toronto Custom Publishing (1999).</li>
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<p>Furthermore, he has received the following awards:</p>
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<li>The first 'Excellence in Teaching' award offered by PowerEdge, Singapore, in December 2016</li>
<li>The first 'Excellence in Teaching' award offered by the Professional Development Center at University of Toronto (May, 1996).</li>
<li>The 'Excellence in Teaching Award' in April 2007 offered by TUV Akademie (TUV Akademie is one of the largest Professional Development centre in world, it is based in Germany and the United Arab Emirates, and provides engineering training to engineers and managers across Europe and the Middle East).</li>
<li>Awarded graduation 'With Distinction' from Dalhousie University when completed Bachelor of Engineering degree (1983).</li>
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<p>Lastly, he was awarded his Bachelor of Engineering Degree 'with distinction' from Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He also received a Master of Applied Science in Engineering (M.A.Sc.) from the University of Ottawa, Canada. He is also a member of the Association of Professional Engineers in the province of Ontario, Canada.</p>
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<p>To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized 'One to One' coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster.<br />
Request for further information post training support and fees applicable</p>
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EnergyEdge - Training for a Sustainable Energy Future

Renewable Energy

Oil & Gas

Electrical Generators, Excitation Systems and Governing Systems

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<p>This 5 full-day course provides detailed description of all combustion equipment and systems used in pulverized coal boilers and circulating fluidized bed (CFB) boilers including pulverized coal burning systems, coal feeder, pulverizer and classifier, pulverized coal burners, furnace and fans. This course provides also a comprehensive explanation of all boiler combustion control systems including pulverizer control system, combustion control, control of coal and air flow into the boiler, furnace pressure control, oxygen trim control, nitrogen oxides (NOx) and sulfur oxides (SOx) control, control of ammonia injection, flue gas dew point control, purge control, flame monitoring and tripping system as well as their tuning methods. All boiler control systems are covered as well in this course including drum level feedwater control, main steam and reheat steam temperature control, boiler limits and runback, sliding or variable pressure control, heat rate optimization with sliding pressure control, boiler-turbine coordinated control, etc.</p>
<p>The course provides also detailed explanation of Boiler NFPA 85 Code (Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Codes) and American National Standard Institute/Instrument Society of America Code (ANSI/ISA-77-44-01-2007 Code). The burner management systems (BMS) and examples of boiler permissive starting logic and protective tripping logic will be explained thoroughly. The various methods used to calculate the boiler efficiency are covered in detail in this course including the direct and indirect methods. All the factors which affect the efficiency and emissions of pulverized coal boiler and CFB boiler will be explained thoroughly.</p>
<p>The course covers also all the methods used to improve the efficiency of pulverized coal boilers and CFB boilers including improvement to their combustion efficiency and control systems performance.</p>
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<li><strong><span>Boiler Combustion Equipment and Systems:</span></strong><span> Gain an in-depth understanding of all boiler combustion equipment and systems including pulverized coal burning systems, coal feeder, pulverizer and classifier, pulverized coal burners, furnace and fans</span></li>
<li><strong><span>Boiler Combustion Control Systems:</span></strong><span> Gain a thorough understanding of all boiler combustion control systems for pulverized coal boilers, and CFB boilers including pulverizer control system, combustion control, control of coal and air flow into the boiler, furnace pressure control, oxygen trim control, nitrogen oxides (NOx) and sulfur oxides (SOx) control, control of ammonia injection, flue gas dew point control, purge control, flame monitoring and tripping system</span></li>
<li><strong><span>Boiler Conventional Control Systems:</span></strong><span> Gain an in-depth understanding of all boiler conventional control systems including drum level feedwater control, main steam and reheat steam temperature control, boiler limits and runback, sliding or variable pressure control, heat rate optimization with sliding pressure control, and boiler-turbine coordinated control</span></li>
<li><strong><span>Boiler NFPA 85 Code (Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Codes) and American National Standard Institute/Instrument Society of America Code (ANSI/ISA-77-44-01-2007 Code):</span></strong><span> Learn about NFPA 85 code and ANSI/ISA-77-44-01-2007 code</span></li>
<li><strong><span>Burner Management System and Boiler Permissive Starting Logic and Protective Tripping Logic:</span></strong><span> Gain an in-depth understanding of burner management system and boiler permissive starting logic and protective tripping logic</span></li>
<li><strong><span>Boiler Efficiency Calculations:</span><span> Learn how to calculate the boiler efficiency using the direct and indirect methods</span></strong></li>
<li><strong><span>Factors Affecting the Efficiency and Emissions of Boilers: </span></strong><span>Understand all the factors which affect the boiler efficiency and emissions</span></li>
<li><strong><span>Methods Used to Improve the Efficiency of Boilers:</span></strong><span> Learn about all the methods used to improve the efficiency of pulverized coal boilers, and CFB boilers including improvement to their combustion efficiency and control systems performance</span></li>
<li><strong><span>Boiler Instrument and Piping Diagrams:</span></strong><span> Gain an in-depth understanding of all boiler instrument and piping diagrams</span></li>
<li><strong><span>CFB and Pulverized Coal Boilers Equipment and Systems:</span></strong><span> Learn about various types of equipment and systems used in CFB and pulverized coal boilers including economizers, steam drum, superheaters, air preheaters, ammonia injection systems, etc.</span></li>
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<p><span>Each delegate will receive a copy of the following materials written by the instructor:</span></p>
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<li><span>Excerpt of the relevant chapters from the 'POWER GENERATION HANDBOOK' second edition published by McGraw-Hill in 2012 (800 pages)</span></li>
<li><span>Excerpt of the relevant chapters from the 'POWER PLANT EQUIPMENT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE' published by</span> <span>McGraw-Hill in 2012 (800 pages)</span></li>
<li><span>COMBUSTION ENGINEERING FOR COAL FIRED POWER PLANTS MANUAL (includes practical information about combustion engineering for coal fired power plants - 550 pages)</span></li>
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<p>Your specialist course leader has more than 32 years of practical engineering experience with Ontario Power Generation (OPG), one of the largest electric utility in North America. He was previously involved in research on power generation equipment with Atomic Energy of Canada Limited at their Chalk River and Whiteshell Nuclear Research Laboratories. While working at OPG, he acted as a Training Manager, Engineering Supervisor, System Responsible Engineer and Design Engineer. During the period of time, he worked as a Field Engineer and Design Engineer, he was responsible for the operation, maintenance, diagnostics, and testing of gas turbines, steam turbines, generators, motors, transformers, inverters, valves, pumps, compressors, instrumentation and control systems. Further, his responsibilities included designing, engineering, diagnosing equipment problems and recommending solutions to repair deficiencies and improve system performance, supervising engineers, setting up preventive maintenance programs, writing Operating and Design Manuals, and commissioning new equipment. Later, he worked as the manager of a section dedicated to providing training for the staff at the power stations. The training provided by him covered in detail the various equipment and systems used in power stations. In addition, he has taught courses and seminars to more than four thousand working engineers and professionals around the world, specifically Europe and North America. He has been consistently ranked as 'Excellent' or 'Very Good' by the delegates who attended his seminars and lectures. He written 5 books for working engineers from which 3 have been published by McGraw-Hill, New York. Below is a list of the books authored by him;</p>
<ul>
<li>Power Generation Handbook: Gas Turbines, Steam Power Plants, Co-generation, and Combined Cycles, second edition, (800 pages), McGraw-Hill, New York, October 2011.</li>
<li>Electrical Equipment Handbook (600 pages), McGraw-Hill, New York, March 2003.</li>
<li>Power Plant Equipment Operation and Maintenance Guide (800 pages), McGraw-Hill, New York, January 2012.</li>
<li>Industrial Instrumentation and Modern Control Systems (400 pages), Custom Publishing, University of Toronto, University of Toronto Custom Publishing (1999).</li>
<li>Industrial Equipment (600 pages), Custom Publishing, University of Toronto, University of Toronto, University of Toronto Custom Publishing (1999).</li>
</ul>
<p>Furthermore, he has received the following awards:</p>
<ul>
<li>The first 'Excellence in Teaching' award offered by PowerEdge, Singapore, in December 2016</li>
<li>The first 'Excellence in Teaching' award offered by the Professional Development Center at University of Toronto (May, 1996).</li>
<li>The 'Excellence in Teaching Award' in April 2007 offered by TUV Akademie (TUV Akademie is one of the largest Professional Development centre in world, it is based in Germany and the United Arab Emirates, and provides engineering training to engineers and managers across Europe and the Middle East).</li>
<li>Awarded graduation 'With Distinction' from Dalhousie University when completed Bachelor of Engineering degree (1983).</li>
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<p>Lastly, he was awarded his Bachelor of Engineering Degree 'with distinction' from Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He also received a Master of Applied Science in Engineering (M.A.Sc.) from the University of Ottawa, Canada. He is also a member of the Association of Professional Engineers in the province of Ontario, Canada.</p>
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<p>To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized 'One to One' coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster.<br />
Request for further information post training support and fees applicable</p>
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Combustion Engineering for Coal Fired Power Plants

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<p>This 5 full-day course will provide a comprehensive understanding of the design of circulating fluidized bed (CFB) boilers. The design of all CFB boiler components and equipment including furnace, cyclones, economizers, superheaters, reheaters, loop seals, expansion joints, refractory, and L-valves will be covered in detail. All potential operating problems and major operating problems, corrective actions and maintenance required for CFB boilers will be covered thoroughly.</p>
<p>This course will focus on designing CFB boilers that have the highest efficiency, and maximum longevity and capacity factor. All the common problems encountered in CFB Boilers will be discussed in detail.This includes thermally induced failures, anchor system induced failures, water walls tube failures, NMEJ damages, clinker formation, refractory damages, APH tube chock-up, erosion and corrosion. The solutions to each of these problems will be presented. All repair and refurbishment methods, preventive and predictive maintenance required for CFB boilers will be covered in-depth.</p>
<p>Several studies have confirmed that CFB boilers are the best method for power generation.This is due to their fuel flexibility, and lowest electricity cost among all types of boilers. This technology is in great demand due to various other advantages such as lower emissions as compared to other types of boilers and has a carbon footprint well below the norms laid down by the World Bank emission requirements.</p>
<p>This course is a MUST for anyone who is involved in the design, operation or maintenance of circulating fluidized bed boilers, because it covers how these boilers are designed and provides guidelines and rules that ensure the CFB boilers have great performance. This course will also provide up-dated information in respect to the design of supercritical once-through CFB boilers and ultra supercritical CFB boilers.</p>
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<li><span><strong>Circulating Fluidized Bed Boiler Design:</strong> </span><span>Gain a thorough understanding of the best design methods of circulating fluidized bed boilers.</span></li>
<li><span><strong>Design of Circulating Fluidized Bed Boiler:</strong> Components and Systems</span><span>: Learn</span> <span>all the techniques used to design CFB boiler equipment and systems including furnace, cyclones, economizers, superheaters, reheaters, loop seals, expansion joints, refractory, and L-valves.</span></li>
<li><strong><span>Design of Circulating Fluidized Bed Boiler to Achieve Highest Efficiency, and Best Performance and Economics</span></strong><span><strong>:</strong> Gain a thorough understanding of all the methods used to design CFB boilers having the highest efficiency, longevity and capacity factor as well as best economics.</span></li>
<li><strong><span>Circulating Fluidized Bed Boiler Equipment:</span></strong><span> Learn about various equipment of circulating fluidized bed boilers including: furnaces, cyclones, economizers, superheaters, reheaters, ammonia injection systems, electrostatic precipitators, polishing dry scrubbers, fuel and sorbent feeding systems, bottom ash handling and extraction systems and materials.</span></li>
<li><strong><span>Circulating Fluidized Bed Boiler Environmental Emissions:</span></strong><span> Learn about the monitoring and control of environmental emissions from circulating fluidized boilers.</span></li>
<li><strong><span>Circulating Fluidized Bed Boiler Instrumentation and Control Systems:</span></strong><span> Learn about the latest instrumentation and control systems of circulating fluidized bed boilers.</span></li>
<li><strong><span>Circulating Fluidized Bed Boiler Reliability and Testing:</span></strong><span> Increase your knowledge of predictive and preventive maintenance, reliability and testing of circulating fluidized bed boilers.</span></li>
<li><strong><span>Circulating Fluidized Bed Boiler Selection and Applications: </span></strong><span>Gain a detailed understanding of the selection considerations and applications of circulating fluidized bed boilers.</span></li>
<li><strong><span>Circulating Fluidized Bed Boiler Maintenance:</span></strong><span> Learn all the maintenance activities required for circulating fluidized bed boilers, to minimize their operating cost and maximize their efficiency, reliability, and longevity.</span></li>
<li><strong><span>Circulating Fluidized Bed Boiler Refurbishment, and Life Extension Methods: </span></strong><span>Learn about life cycle cost, profitability, refurbishment, and life extension methods for all types of circulating fluidized bed boilers.</span></li>
<li><strong><span>Circulating Fluidized Bed Boiler Commissioning: </span></strong><span>Understand all the commissioning requirements of circulating fluidized bed boilers.</span></li>
<li><strong><span>Circulating Fluidized Bed Boiler Codes and Standards: </span></strong><span>Learn all the codes and standards applicable for circulating fluidized bed boilers.</span></li>
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<li><span>Engineers of all disciplines</span></li>
<li><span>Managers</span></li>
<li><span>Technicians</span></li>
<li><span>Maintenance personnel</span></li>
<li><span>Other technical individuals</span></li>
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<p><span>Your specialist course leader relies on a highly interactive training method to enhance the learning process. This method ensures that all participants gain a complete understanding of all topics covered. The training environment is highly stimulating, challenging, and effective because the participants will learn by case studies which will allow them to apply the material taught to their own organization.</span></p>
<p><span>Each delegate will receive a copy of the following materials written by the instructor:</span></p>
<ul>
<li><span>'POWER GENERATION HANDBOOK' published by McGraw-Hill in 2012 (800 pages)</span></li>
<li><span>Design of Circulating Fluidized Bed Boiler manual (600 pages)</span></li>
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<p>Your specialist course leader has more than 32 years of practical engineering experience with Ontario Power Generation (OPG), one of the largest electric utility in North America. He was previously involved in research on power generation equipment with Atomic Energy of Canada Limited at their Chalk River and Whiteshell Nuclear Research Laboratories. While working at OPG, he acted as a Training Manager, Engineering Supervisor, System Responsible Engineer and Design Engineer. During the period of time, he worked as a Field Engineer and Design Engineer, he was responsible for the operation, maintenance, diagnostics, and testing of gas turbines, steam turbines, generators, motors, transformers, inverters, valves, pumps, compressors, instrumentation and control systems. Further, his responsibilities included designing, engineering, diagnosing equipment problems and recommending solutions to repair deficiencies and improve system performance, supervising engineers, setting up preventive maintenance programs, writing Operating and Design Manuals, and commissioning new equipment. Later, he worked as the manager of a section dedicated to providing training for the staff at the power stations. The training provided by him covered in detail the various equipment and systems used in power stations. In addition, he has taught courses and seminars to more than four thousand working engineers and professionals around the world, specifically Europe and North America. He has been consistently ranked as 'Excellent' or 'Very Good' by the delegates who attended his seminars and lectures. He written 5 books for working engineers from which 3 have been published by McGraw-Hill, New York. Below is a list of the books authored by him;</p>
<ul>
<li>Power Generation Handbook: Gas Turbines, Steam Power Plants, Co-generation, and Combined Cycles, second edition, (800 pages), McGraw-Hill, New York, October 2011.</li>
<li>Electrical Equipment Handbook (600 pages), McGraw-Hill, New York, March 2003.</li>
<li>Power Plant Equipment Operation and Maintenance Guide (800 pages), McGraw-Hill, New York, January 2012.</li>
<li>Industrial Instrumentation and Modern Control Systems (400 pages), Custom Publishing, University of Toronto, University of Toronto Custom Publishing (1999).</li>
<li>Industrial Equipment (600 pages), Custom Publishing, University of Toronto, University of Toronto, University of Toronto Custom Publishing (1999).</li>
</ul>
<p>Furthermore, he has received the following awards:</p>
<ul>
<li>The first 'Excellence in Teaching' award offered by PowerEdge, Singapore, in December 2016</li>
<li>The first 'Excellence in Teaching' award offered by the Professional Development Center at University of Toronto (May, 1996).</li>
<li>The 'Excellence in Teaching Award' in April 2007 offered by TUV Akademie (TUV Akademie is one of the largest Professional Development centre in world, it is based in Germany and the United Arab Emirates, and provides engineering training to engineers and managers across Europe and the Middle East).</li>
<li>Awarded graduation 'With Distinction' from Dalhousie University when completed Bachelor of Engineering degree (1983).</li>
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<p>Lastly, he was awarded his Bachelor of Engineering Degree 'with distinction' from Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He also received a Master of Applied Science in Engineering (M.A.Sc.) from the University of Ottawa, Canada. He is also a member of the Association of Professional Engineers in the province of Ontario, Canada.</p>
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POST TRAINING COACHING SUPPORT (OPTIONAL)

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<p>To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized 'One to One' coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster.<br />
Request for further information post training support and fees applicable</p>
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Design Of Circulating Fluidized Bed Boilers

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<p>Identifying and correcting the root cause of failures in boilers and steam power plant equipment is essential to help reduce the chance of future problems. A comprehensive assessment is the most effective method of determining the root cause of a failure. For example, a tube failure in a boiler is usually a symptom of other problems. To fully understand the root cause of the failure, one must investigate all aspects of boiler operation leading to the failure in addition to evaluating the failure itself. When a boiler tube failure occurs, the root cause of the failure must be identified and eliminated.</p>
<p>This 5 full-day course starts by providing an in-depth understanding of root cause analysis methodology. This includes how to identify the problem, contain and analyze the problem, define the root cause of the problem, define and implement the actions required to eliminate the root cause, and validate that the corrective actions prevented recurrence of the problem. Many practical examples on how to apply root cause analysis for various industrial problems are discussed in detail.</p>
<p>The course then provides an in-depth explanation of all failure mechanisms that occur in steam power plants including corrosion, erosion, creep, cavitation, under-deposit attacks, stress corrosion cracking, hydrogen embrittlement, flow accelerated corrosion, etc. This course also provides a thorough explanation of all the failure mechanisms that occur in boilers and steam power plant equipment including steam turbines, condensers, feedwater heaters, etc. The symptoms of the failures, possible causes, components typically affected and solutions are also provided in this course. This includes boiler waterside, fireside and general boiler failure mechanisms as well as all the causes and prevention of all steam turbine failures, condensers, and feedwater heaters. The course also includes detailed study of many case histories of failures in boilers, steam turbines, condensers and feedwater heaters.</p>
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<li><strong><span>Electrical Equipment Testing and Maintenance: </span></strong><span>Gain a thorough understanding of all the testing and maintenance required for all key electrical equipment including transformers, inverters, rectifiers, switchgear and circuit breakers, relays and protective devices, cables and accessories, motors, variable frequency drives, uninterruptible power systems, generators, fuses, and industrial batteries</span></li>
<li><strong><span>Root Cause Analysis Methodology:</span></strong><span> Understand root cause analysis methodology including: identification of the problem, defining the problem, understanding the problem, identification of the root cause of the problem, providing corrective action, and monitoring the system.</span></li>
<li><strong><span>Applying the Root Cause Analysis Method to Industrial Problems:</span></strong><span> Learn by studying many practical examples how to apply the root cause analysis method to various industrial problems.</span></li>
<li><strong><span>Damage Mechanisms in Boilers and Steam Power Plant Equipment: </span></strong><span>Gain a thorough understanding of all the damage mechanisms that occur in boilers and all steam power plant equipment including turbines, condensers and feedwater heaters. These mechanisms include corrosion, erosion, flow accelerated corrosion, stress corrosion cracking, creep, under-deposit attack, cavitation, hydrogen embrittlement, etc.</span></li>
<li><strong><span>Symptoms of Failures in Boilers and Steam Power Plant Equipment, Possible Causes, Components Typically Affected, and Solutions:</span></strong><span> Learn about all the symptoms of failures in boilers and steam power plant equipment including steam turbines, condensers, and feedwater heaters, their possible causes, components typically affected and proven solutions.</span></li>
<li><strong><span>Case Histories of Failures in Boilers, Steam Turbines, Condensers, and Feedwater Heaters:</span></strong><span> Learn by studying many case histories how failures occur in boilers, steam turbines, condensers, and feedwater heaters and the corrective actions taken to deal with them</span></li>
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<li><span>Other technical individuals (this seminar is suitable for individuals who do not have an electrical background)</span></li>
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<p><span>Your specialist course leader relies on a highly interactive training method to enhance the learning process. This method ensures that all participants gain a complete understanding of all topics covered. The training environment is highly stimulating, challenging, and effective because the participants will learn by case studies which will allow them to apply the material taught to their own organization.</span></p>
<p><span>Each delegate will receive a copy of the following materials written by the instructor:</span></p>
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<li><span>Excerpt of the relevant chapters from the 'POWER GENERATION HANDBOOK' second edition published by McGraw-Hill in 2011 (800 pages)</span></li>
<li><span>Excerpt of the relevant chapters from the 'POWER PLANT EQUIPMENT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE' published by McGraw-Hill in 2012 (800 pages)</span></li>
<li><span>ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS FOR BOILERS AND STEAM CYCLE FAILURES MANUAL (includes practical information and case histories - 500 pages)</span></li>
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<p>Your specialist course leader has more than 32 years of practical engineering experience with Ontario Power Generation (OPG), one of the largest electric utility in North America. He was previously involved in research on power generation equipment with Atomic Energy of Canada Limited at their Chalk River and Whiteshell Nuclear Research Laboratories.</p>
<p>While working at OPG, he acted as a Training Manager, Engineering Supervisor, System Responsible Engineer and Design Engineer. During the period of time, he worked as a Field Engineer and Design Engineer, he was responsible for the operation, maintenance, diagnostics, and testing of gas turbines, steam turbines, generators, motors, transformers, inverters, valves, pumps, compressors, instrumentation and control systems. Further, his responsibilities included designing, engineering, diagnosing equipment problems and recommending solutions to repair deficiencies and improve system performance, supervising engineers, setting up preventive maintenance programs, writing Operating and Design Manuals, and commissioning new equipment.</p>
<p>Later, he worked as the manager of a section dedicated to providing training for the staff at the power stations. The training provided by him covered in detail the various equipment and systems used in power stations.</p>
<p>In addition, he has taught courses and seminars to more than four thousand working engineers and professionals around the world, specifically Europe and North America. He has been consistently ranked as 'Excellent' or 'Very Good' by the delegates who attended his seminars and lectures.</p>
<p>He written 5 books for working engineers from which 3 have been published by McGraw-Hill, New York. Below is a list of the books authored by him;</p>
<ul>
<li>Power Generation Handbook: Gas Turbines, Steam Power Plants, Co-generation, and Combined Cycles, second edition, (800 pages), McGraw-Hill, New York, October 2011.</li>
<li>Electrical Equipment Handbook (600 pages), McGraw-Hill, New York, March 2003.</li>
<li>Power Plant Equipment Operation and Maintenance Guide (800 pages), McGraw-Hill, New York, January 2012.</li>
<li>Industrial Instrumentation and Modern Control Systems (400 pages), Custom Publishing, University of Toronto, University of Toronto Custom Publishing (1999).</li>
<li>Industrial Equipment (600 pages), Custom Publishing, University of Toronto, University of Toronto, University of Toronto Custom Publishing (1999).</li>
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<p>Furthermore, he has received the following awards:</p>
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<li>The first 'Excellence in Teaching' award offered by PowerEdge, Singapore, in December 2016</li>
<li>The first 'Excellence in Teaching' award offered by the Professional Development Center at University of Toronto (May, 1996).</li>
<li>The 'Excellence in Teaching Award' in April 2007 offered by TUV Akademie (TUV Akademie is one of the largest Professional Development centre in world, it is based in Germany and the United Arab Emirates, and provides engineering training to engineers and managers across Europe and the Middle East).</li>
<li>Awarded graduation 'With Distinction' from Dalhousie University when completed Bachelor of Engineering degree (1983).</li>
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<p>Lastly, he was awarded his Bachelor of Engineering Degree 'with distinction' from Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He also received a Master of Applied Science in Engineering (M.A.Sc.) from the University of Ottawa, Canada. He is also a member of the Association of Professional Engineers in the province of Ontario, Canada.</p>
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<p>To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized 'One to One' coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster.<br />
Request for further information post training support and fees applicable</p>
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<p>This 5 full-day course provides a comprehensive understanding of all the commissioning and start-up activities of circulating fluidized bed (CFB) boiler coal power plants. The Commissioning Management System of CFB boiler coal power plants is covered in detail in this course. This includes all the commissioning procedures and documents, purpose of commissioning, responsibilities, system description, organization, working parties, test teams, documentation, testing and commissioning schedules, test reports, safety, plant certification, and plant completion report.</p>
<p>The course provides also a thorough understanding of all the commissioning requirements for CFB boiler and auxiliaries, turbines and auxiliaries, generator and auxiliaries, electrical equipment, switchgear equipment, switchgear, and transformers. All the stages of the commissioning procedure are covered in-depth in this course. This includes preparation - planning various activities, pre-commissioning checks and tests, typical commissioning schedule, detailed tests and commissioning procedures and instructions for every component in a coal power plant, instrumentation, trial run of the equipment, safety and precautions, commissioning of CFB boiler coal power plant systems, Safety Rules Clearance Certificates, procedure for the control and handling of defects, Commissioning Reports.</p>
<p>This course is a MUST for anyone who is involved in the pre-commissioning or commissioning of any CFB boiler coal power plant equipment because it provides detailed pre-commissioning checks and detailed tests and commissioning procedures and instructions for every component in a CFB boiler coal power plant.</p>
<p>In addition, the course provides in-depth coverage of all preparation, planning activities, commissioning schedules, trial run of each CFB boiler coal power plant equipment, safety and precautions, Safety Rules Clearance Certificates, Procedures for handling defects, and Commissioning Reports.</p>
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<li><strong><span>Pre-Commissioning Checks and Tests, Detailed Tests and Commissioning Procedures and Instructions for Every Equipment in CFB Boiler Coal Power Plants:</span></strong><span> Gain a thorough understanding of all pre-commissioning checks and tests, and all commissioning procedures and instructions for every equipment in CFB boiler coal power plants</span></li>
<li><strong><span>Commissioning Management System of CFB Boiler Coal Power Plants:</span></strong><span> Discover the benefits of the Commissioning Management System of CFB boiler coal power plants including all commissioning procedures and documents, purpose of commissioning, responsibilities, system description, organization, working parties, test teams, documentation, testing and commissioning schedules, test reports, safety, plant certification, and plant completion report</span></li>
<li><strong><span>Commissioning Procedures and Instructions for CFB Boiler and Auxiliaries in Coal Power Plants:</span></strong><span> Learn about the commissioning procedures and instructions for CFB boiler and auxiliaries including all commissioning activities, typical commissioning schedule, hydraulic test and wet preservation, air and gas tightness test, trial run of equipment, electronic precipitators, fuel oil system, preparation for first light up, alkali boil - out, acid cleaning and passivation, thermal flow test of economizer, water walls, and superheater, valves, steam boiling, and safety valve setting</span></li>
<li><strong><span>Commissioning Procedures and Instructions for Turbine and Auxiliaries:</span></strong><span> Gain a thorough understanding of all the commissioning procedures and instructions for turbine and auxiliaries including acid cleaning of oil pipelines, lubrication and governing system (oil flushing and hydraulic testing), jacking oil system, governing system, regenerative system, barring gear, vacuum tightness test, first rolling of turbine and data logging</span></li>
<li><strong><span>Commissioning Procedures and Instructions for Generator and Auxiliaries:</span></strong><span> Discover all the commissioning procedures and instructions for generator and auxiliaries including generator, seal oil system, hydrogen gas system, stator water system, rolling and payment of generator</span></li>
<li><strong><span>Commissioning Procedures and Instructions for Electrical Equipment: </span></strong><span>Learn about all the commissioning procedures and instructions for electrical equipment including switchyard equipment, switchgear, transformers, and motors</span></li>
<li><strong><span>CFB Boiler Coal Power Plant Equipment and Systems:</span></strong><span> Learn about various CFB boiler coal power plant equipment and systems including: CFB boilers, superheaters, reheaters, steam turbines, governing systems, deaerators, feedwater heaters, coal-handling equipment, transformers, generators and auxiliaries</span></li>
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<li><span>Maintenance personnel</span></li>
<li><span>Other technical individuals</span></li>
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<p><span>Your specialist course leader relies on a highly interactive training method to enhance the learning process. This method ensures that all participants gain a complete understanding of all topics covered. The training environment is highly stimulating, challenging, and effective because the participants will learn by case studies which will allow them to apply the material taught to their own organization.</span></p>
<p><span>Each delegate will receive a copy of the following materials written by the instructor:</span></p>
<ul>
<li><span>'POWER GENERATION HANDBOOK' second edition published by McGraw-Hill in 2012 (800 pages)</span></li>
<li><span>Excerpt of the relevant chapters from the 'POWER PLANT EQUIPMENT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE' published by</span> <span>McGraw-Hill in 2012 (800 pages)</span></li>
<li><span>CFB BOILER COAL POWER PLANT COMMISSIONING MANUAL (includes practical information about all pre-commissioning checks and tests, typical commissioning schedule, detailed tests and commissioning procedures and instructions for every component and system in CFB boiler coal power plants - 400 pages)</span></li>
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<p>Your specialist course leader has more than 32 years of practical engineering experience with Ontario Power Generation (OPG), one of the largest electric utility in North America. He was previously involved in research on power generation equipment with Atomic Energy of Canada Limited at their Chalk River and Whiteshell Nuclear Research Laboratories. While working at OPG, he acted as a Training Manager, Engineering Supervisor, System Responsible Engineer and Design Engineer. During the period of time, he worked as a Field Engineer and Design Engineer, he was responsible for the operation, maintenance, diagnostics, and testing of gas turbines, steam turbines, generators, motors, transformers, inverters, valves, pumps, compressors, instrumentation and control systems. Further, his responsibilities included designing, engineering, diagnosing equipment problems and recommending solutions to repair deficiencies and improve system performance, supervising engineers, setting up preventive maintenance programs, writing Operating and Design Manuals, and commissioning new equipment. Later, he worked as the manager of a section dedicated to providing training for the staff at the power stations. The training provided by him covered in detail the various equipment and systems used in power stations. In addition, he has taught courses and seminars to more than four thousand working engineers and professionals around the world, specifically Europe and North America. He has been consistently ranked as 'Excellent' or 'Very Good' by the delegates who attended his seminars and lectures. He written 5 books for working engineers from which 3 have been published by McGraw-Hill, New York. Below is a list of the books authored by him;</p>
<ul>
<li>Power Generation Handbook: Gas Turbines, Steam Power Plants, Co-generation, and Combined Cycles, second edition, (800 pages), McGraw-Hill, New York, October 2011.</li>
<li>Electrical Equipment Handbook (600 pages), McGraw-Hill, New York, March 2003.</li>
<li>Power Plant Equipment Operation and Maintenance Guide (800 pages), McGraw-Hill, New York, January 2012.</li>
<li>Industrial Instrumentation and Modern Control Systems (400 pages), Custom Publishing, University of Toronto, University of Toronto Custom Publishing (1999).</li>
<li>Industrial Equipment (600 pages), Custom Publishing, University of Toronto, University of Toronto, University of Toronto Custom Publishing (1999).</li>
</ul>
<p>Furthermore, he has received the following awards:</p>
<ul>
<li>The first 'Excellence in Teaching' award offered by PowerEdge, Singapore, in December 2016</li>
<li>The first 'Excellence in Teaching' award offered by the Professional Development Center at University of Toronto (May, 1996).</li>
<li>The 'Excellence in Teaching Award' in April 2007 offered by TUV Akademie (TUV Akademie is one of the largest Professional Development centre in world, it is based in Germany and the United Arab Emirates, and provides engineering training to engineers and managers across Europe and the Middle East).</li>
<li>Awarded graduation 'With Distinction' from Dalhousie University when completed Bachelor of Engineering degree (1983).</li>
</ul>
<p>Lastly, he was awarded his Bachelor of Engineering Degree 'with distinction' from Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He also received a Master of Applied Science in Engineering (M.A.Sc.) from the University of Ottawa, Canada. He is also a member of the Association of Professional Engineers in the province of Ontario, Canada.</p>
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<p>To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized 'One to One' coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster.<br />
Request for further information post training support and fees applicable</p>
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<p>This 3 full-day course will provide a comprehensive understanding of the various types of transformer maintenance including breakdown maintenance, preventive maintenance, total productive maintenance, condition-based maintenance, proactive maintenance, and reliability-centered maintenance. All the expected problems in dry and oil-filled transformers will be discussed in detail. All the diagnostics, troubleshooting and maintenance required to ensure adequate operation of transformers will be covered thoroughly. This course will focus on maximizing the efficiency, reliability, and longevity of all types of transformers by providing an understanding of all commissioning requirements, repair and refurbishment methods of transformers.</p>
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<li><strong>Equipment Testing:</strong> Understand thoroughly all the routine tests, type tests, and special tests required for the various types of transformers</li>
<li><strong>Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting:</strong> Determine all the maintenance and troubleshooting activities required to minimize transformer downtime and operating cost</li>
<li><strong>Equipment Repair and Refurbishment:</strong> Gain a detailed understanding of the various methods used to repair and refurbish transformers</li>
<li><strong>Efficiency, Reliability, and Longevity:</strong> Learn the various methods used to maximize the efficiency, reliability, and longevity of transformers</li>
<li><strong>Equipment Sizing:</strong> Gain a detailed understanding of all the calculations and sizing techniques used for transformers</li>
<li><strong>Design Features:</strong> Understand all the design features that improve the efficiency and reliability of transformers</li>
<li><strong>Equipment Selection:</strong> Learn how to select all types of transformers by using the performance characteristics and selection criteria that you will learn in this course</li>
<li><strong>Equipment Commissioning:</strong> Understand all the commissioning requirements for transformers</li>
<li><strong>Equipment Codes and Standards:</strong> Learn all the codes and standards applicable for transformers</li>
<li><strong>Equipment Causes and Modes of Failure:</strong> Understand the causes and modes of failure in transformers</li>
<li><strong>System Design:</strong> Learn all the requirements for designing different types of transformer systems</li>
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<p>Your specialist course leader relies on a highly interactive training method to enhance the learning process. This method ensures that all participants gain a complete understanding of all topics covered. The training environment is highly stimulating, challenging, and effective because the participants will learn by case studies which will allow them to apply the material taught to their own organization.</p>
<p><span>Each delegate will receive a copy of the following materials written by the instructor:</span></p>
<ul>
<li><span>Excerpt of the relevant chapters from the 'ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT HANDBOOK' published by McGraw-Hill in 2003 (600 pages)</span></li>
<li><span>Transformer Testing, Maintenance and Commissioning Manual (covering all the tests, maintenance activities, protective systems and all commissioning procedures for all types of transformers - 350 pages)</span></li>
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<p>Your specialist course leader has more than 32 years of practical engineering experience with Ontario Power Generation (OPG), one of the largest electric utility in North America. He was previously involved in research on power generation equipment with Atomic Energy of Canada Limited at their Chalk River and Whiteshell Nuclear Research Laboratories.</p>
<p>While working at OPG, he acted as a Training Manager, Engineering Supervisor, System Responsible Engineer and Design Engineer. During the period of time, he worked as a Field Engineer and Design Engineer, he was responsible for the operation, maintenance, diagnostics, and testing of gas turbines, steam turbines, generators, motors, transformers, inverters, valves, pumps, compressors, instrumentation and control systems. Further, his responsibilities included designing, engineering, diagnosing equipment problems and recommending solutions to repair deficiencies and improve system performance, supervising engineers, setting up preventive maintenance programs, writing Operating and Design Manuals, and commissioning new equipment.</p>
<p>Later, he worked as the manager of a section dedicated to providing training for the staff at the power stations. The training provided by him covered in detail the various equipment and systems used in power stations. In addition, he has taught courses and seminars to more than four thousand working engineers and professionals around the world, specifically Europe and North America. He has been consistently ranked as 'Excellent' or 'Very Good' by the delegates who attended his seminars and lectures.</p>
<p>He written 5 books for working engineers from which 3 have been published by McGraw-Hill, New York. Below is a list of the books authored by him;</p>
<ul>
<li>Power Generation Handbook: Gas Turbines, Steam Power Plants, Co-generation, and Combined Cycles, second edition, (800 pages), McGraw-Hill, New York, October 2011.</li>
<li>Electrical Equipment Handbook (600 pages), McGraw-Hill, New York, March 2003.</li>
<li>Power Plant Equipment Operation and Maintenance Guide (800 pages), McGraw-Hill, New York, January 2012.</li>
<li>Industrial Instrumentation and Modern Control Systems (400 pages), Custom Publishing, University of Toronto, University of Toronto Custom Publishing (1999).</li>
<li>Industrial Equipment (600 pages), Custom Publishing, University of Toronto, University of Toronto, University of Toronto Custom Publishing (1999).</li>
</ul>
<p>Furthermore, he has received the following awards:</p>
<ul>
<li>The first 'Excellence in Teaching' award offered by PowerEdge, Singapore, in December 2016</li>
<li>The first 'Excellence in Teaching' award offered by the Professional Development Center at University of Toronto (May, 1996).</li>
<li>The 'Excellence in Teaching Award' in April 2007 offered by TUV Akademie (TUV Akademie is one of the largest Professional Development centre in world, it is based in Germany and the United Arab Emirates, and provides engineering training to engineers and managers across Europe and the Middle East).</li>
<li>Awarded graduation 'With Distinction' from Dalhousie University when completed Bachelor of Engineering degree (1983).</li>
</ul>
<p>Lastly, he was awarded his Bachelor of Engineering Degree 'with distinction' from Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He also received a Master of Applied Science in Engineering (M.A.Sc.) from the University of Ottawa, Canada. He is also a member of the Association of Professional Engineers in the province of Ontario, Canada.</p>
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<p>To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized 'One to One' coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster.<br />
Request for further information post training support and fees applicable</p>
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<p>This 5 full-day course provide a comprehensive understanding of modern control systems, digital control, distributed control systems (DCSs), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, industrial instrumentation, HART protocol, control valves, actuators, and smart technology. This course will focus on maximizing the efficiency, reliability, and longevity of these systems and equipment by providing an understanding of the characteristics, selection criteria, common problems and repair techniques, preventive and predictive maintenance.</p>
<p>This course is a MUST for anyone who is involved in the selection, applications, or maintenance of modern control systems, digital control, distributed control systems (DCSs), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, industrial instrumentation, control valves, actuators, and smart technology because it covers how these systems and equipment operate, the latest maintenance techniques, and provides guidelines and rules that ensure their successful operation. In addition, this course will cover in detail the basic design, operating characteristics, specification, selection criteria, advanced fault detection techniques, critical components and all preventive and predictive maintenance methods in order to increase the reliability of these systems andequipment and reduce their operation and maintenance cost</p>
<p>This course will provide the following information for modern control systems, digital control, distributed control systems (DCSs), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, industrial instrumentation, control valves, actuators, and smart technology:</p>
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<li>Basic Design</li>
<li>Specification</li>
<li>Selection Criteria</li>
<li>Sizing Calculations</li>
<li>Enclosures and Sealing Arrangements</li>
<li>Codes and Standards</li>
<li>Common Operational Problems</li>
<li>All Diagnostics, Troubleshooting, Testing, and Maintenance</li>
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<p>Practical applications of smart instrumentation, SCADA, and Distributed Control Systems, control valves, actuators, etc in the following industries will be discussed in detail:</p>
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<li>Chemical and petrochemical</li>
<li>Power generation</li>
<li>Pulp and paper</li>
<li>Aerospace</li>
<li>Water and sewage treatment</li>
<li>Electrical power grids</li>
<li>Environmental monitoring and control systems</li>
<li>Pharmaceutical plants</li>
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<li><strong><span>Equipment Operation: </span></strong><span>Gain a thorough understanding of the operating characteristics of modern control systems, digital control, distributed control systems (DCSs), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, industrial instrumentation, control valves, actuators, and smart technology</span></li>
<li><strong><span>Equipment Diagnostics and Inspection:</span></strong><span> Learn in detail all the diagnostic techniques and inspections required of critical components of modern control systems, digital control, distributed control systems (DCSs), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, industrial instrumentation, control valves, actuators, and smart technology</span></li>
<li><strong><span>Equipment Testing:</span></strong><span> Understand thoroughly all the tests required for the various types of modern control systems, digital control, distributed control systems (DCSs), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, industrial instrumentation, control valves, actuators, and smart technology</span></li>
<li><strong><span>Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting: </span></strong><span>Determine all the maintenance and troubleshooting activities required to minimize the downtime and operating cost of modern control systems, digital control, distributed control systems (DCSs), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, industrial instrumentation, control valves, actuators, and smart technology</span></li>
<li><strong><span>Equipment Repair and Refurbishment:</span></strong><span> Gain a detailed understanding of the various methods used to repair and refurbish modern control systems, digital control, distributed control systems (DCSs), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, industrial instrumentation, control valves, actuators, and smart technology</span></li>
<li><strong><span>Efficiency, Reliability, and Longevity: </span></strong><span>Learn the various methods used to maximize the efficiency, reliability, and longevity of modern control systems, digital control, distributed control systems (DCSs), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, industrial instrumentation, control valves, actuators, and smart technology</span></li>
<li><strong><span>Equipment Sizing:</span></strong><span> Gain a detailed understanding of all the calculations and sizing techniques used for modern control systems, digital control, distributed control systems (DCSs), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, industrial instrumentation, control valves, actuators, and smart technology</span></li>
<li><strong><span>Design Features:</span></strong><span> Understand all the design features that improve the efficiency and reliability of modern control systems, digital control, distributed control systems (DCSs), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, industrial instrumentation, control valves, actuators, and smart technology</span></li>
<li><strong><span>Equipment Selection:</span></strong><span> Learn how to select modern control systems, digital control, distributed control systems (DCSs), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, industrial instrumentation, control valves, actuators, and smart technology by using the performance characteristics and selection criteria that you will learn in this course</span></li>
<li><span><strong>Equipment Enclosures and Sealing</strong> Methods </span><span>Learn about the various types of enclosures and sealing arrangements used for modern control systems, digital control, distributed control systems (DCSs), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, industrial instrumentation, control valves, actuators, and smart technology</span></li>
<li><strong><span>Equipment Commissioning:</span></strong><span> Understand all the commissioning requirements for modern control systems, digital control, distributed control systems (DCSs), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, industrial instrumentation, control valves, actuators, and smart technology</span></li>
<li><strong><span>Equipment Codes and Standards:</span></strong><span> Learn all the codes and standards applicable for modern control systems, digital control, distributed control systems (DCSs), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, industrial instrumentation, control valves, actuators, and smart technology</span></li>
<li><strong><span>Equipment Causes and Modes of Failure:</span></strong><span> Understand the causes and modes of failure of modern control systems, digital control, distributed control systems (DCSs), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, industrial instrumentation, control valves, actuators, and smart technology</span></li>
<li><strong><span>System Design: </span></strong><span>Learn all the requirements for designing different types of modern control systems, digital control, distributed control systems (DCSs), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, industrial instrumentation, control valves, actuators, and smart technology</span></li>
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<li><span>Engineers of all disciplines</span></li>
<li><span>Managers</span></li>
<li><span>Technicians</span></li>
<li><span>Maintenance personnel</span></li>
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<p><span>Your specialist course leader relies on a highly interactive training method to enhance the learning process. This method ensures that all participants gain a complete understanding of all topics covered. The training environment is highly stimulating, challenging, and effective because the participants will learn by case studies which will allow them to apply the material taught to their own organization.</span></p>
<p><span>Each delegate will receive a copy of the following materials written by the instructor:</span></p>
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<li><span>Industrial Instrumentation and Modern Control Systems Practical Manual (400 pages)</span></li>
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<p>Your specialist course leader has more than 32 years of practical engineering experience with Ontario Power Generation (OPG), one of the largest electric utility in North America. He was previously involved in research on power generation equipment with Atomic Energy of Canada Limited at their Chalk River and Whiteshell Nuclear Research Laboratories. While working at OPG, he acted as a Training Manager, Engineering Supervisor, System Responsible Engineer and Design Engineer. During the period of time, he worked as a Field Engineer and Design Engineer, he was responsible for the operation, maintenance, diagnostics, and testing of gas turbines, steam turbines, generators, motors, transformers, inverters, valves, pumps, compressors, instrumentation and control systems. Further, his responsibilities included designing, engineering, diagnosing equipment problems and recommending solutions to repair deficiencies and improve system performance, supervising engineers, setting up preventive maintenance programs, writing Operating and Design Manuals, and commissioning new equipment. Later, he worked as the manager of a section dedicated to providing training for the staff at the power stations. The training provided by him covered in detail the various equipment and systems used in power stations. In addition, he has taught courses and seminars to more than four thousand working engineers and professionals around the world, specifically Europe and North America. He has been consistently ranked as 'Excellent' or 'Very Good' by the delegates who attended his seminars and lectures. He written 5 books for working engineers from which 3 have been published by McGraw-Hill, New York. Below is a list of the books authored by him;</p>
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<li>Power Generation Handbook: Gas Turbines, Steam Power Plants, Co-generation, and Combined Cycles, second edition, (800 pages), McGraw-Hill, New York, October 2011.</li>
<li>Electrical Equipment Handbook (600 pages), McGraw-Hill, New York, March 2003.</li>
<li>Power Plant Equipment Operation and Maintenance Guide (800 pages), McGraw-Hill, New York, January 2012.</li>
<li>Industrial Instrumentation and Modern Control Systems (400 pages), Custom Publishing, University of Toronto, University of Toronto Custom Publishing (1999).</li>
<li>Industrial Equipment (600 pages), Custom Publishing, University of Toronto, University of Toronto, University of Toronto Custom Publishing (1999).</li>
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<p>Furthermore, he has received the following awards:</p>
<ul>
<li>The first 'Excellence in Teaching' award offered by PowerEdge, Singapore, in December 2016</li>
<li>The first 'Excellence in Teaching' award offered by the Professional Development Center at University of Toronto (May, 1996).</li>
<li>The 'Excellence in Teaching Award' in April 2007 offered by TUV Akademie (TUV Akademie is one of the largest Professional Development centre in world, it is based in Germany and the United Arab Emirates, and provides engineering training to engineers and managers across Europe and the Middle East).</li>
<li>Awarded graduation 'With Distinction' from Dalhousie University when completed Bachelor of Engineering degree (1983).</li>
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<p>Lastly, he was awarded his Bachelor of Engineering Degree 'with distinction' from Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He also received a Master of Applied Science in Engineering (M.A.Sc.) from the University of Ottawa, Canada. He is also a member of the Association of Professional Engineers in the province of Ontario, Canada.</p>
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<p>To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized 'One to One' coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster.<br />
Request for further information post training support and fees applicable</p>
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<h2><strong>About this Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT)</strong><em> </em></h2>
<p>This 5 half-day virtual course provides a detailed description of all the methods used to reduce the heat rate (increase the efficiency) of pulverized coal and circulating fluidized bed (CFB) coal power plants. All the processes, operational and maintenance activities, capital projects, technical options, potential initiatives and incentives to implement upgrades/repairs for increasing the plant efficiency will be covered in detail.</p>
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<li><strong>Calculate the Heat Rate of Coal Power Plants:</strong> Learn all the methods used to calculate the heat rate of coal power plants</li>
<li><strong>Benefits of Lowering the Heat Rate of Coal Power Plants:</strong> Understand all the benefits of lowering the heat rate of coal power plants</li>
<li><strong>Methods Used to Improve Coal Power Plants Heat Rate:</strong> Gain a thorough understanding of all the methods used to improve the heat rate of coal power plants</li>
<li><strong>Processes, Operational and Maintenance Activities:</strong> Discover all the processes, operational and maintenance activities used to improve the heat rate of coal power plants</li>
<li><strong>Capital Projects Used to Improve the Heat Rate:</strong> Learn about all the capital projects used to improve the heat rate of coal power plants</li>
<li><strong>Technical Options for Improving the Heat Rate:</strong> Understand all the technical options used to improve the heat rate of coal power plants</li>
<li><strong>Potential Initiatives and Incentives to Implement Upgrades/Repairs for Improving the Heat Rate: </strong>Discover all the potential initiatives and incentives to implement upgrades/repairs for improving the heat rate of coal power plants</li>
<li><strong>Factors Affecting Coal Power Plant Efficiency and Emissions:</strong> Learn about all the factors which affect coal power plants efficiency and emissions</li>
<li><strong>Areas in Pulverized Coal and Circulating Fluidized Bed (CFB) Power Plants where Efficiency </strong><strong>Loss Can Occur:</strong> Discover all the areas in pulverized coal and circulating fluidized bed (CFB) power plants where efficiency loss can occur</li>
<li><strong>Optimize the Operation of Coal Power Plant Equipment and Systems to improve the Plant Heat Rate:</strong> Understand all the techniques and methods used to optimize the operation of coal power plant equipment and systems to improve the plant heat rate</li>
<li><strong>Coal Power Plant Equipment and Systems:</strong> Learn about various coal power plant equipment and systems including boilers, superheaters, reheaters, steam turbines, governing systems, deaerators, feedwater heaters, coal-handling equipment, transformers, generators and auxiliaries</li>
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<p>The VILT will be delivered online in 5 half-day sessions comprising 4 hours per day, with 1 x 10 minutes break per day, including time for lectures, discussion, quizzes and short classroom exercises.</p>
<p>Additionally, some self-study will be requested. Participants are invited but not obliged to bring a short presentation (10 mins max) on a practical problem they encountered in their work. This will then be explained and discussed during the VILT. A short test or quiz will be held at the end the course.</p>
<p>The instructor relies on a highly interactive training method to enhance the learning process. This method ensures that all the delegates gain a complete understanding of all the topics covered. The training environment is highly stimulating, challenging, and effective because the participants will learn by case studies which will allow them to apply the material taught to their own organization.</p>
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<p>Your specialist course leader has more than 32 years of practical engineering experience with Ontario Power Generation (OPG), one of the largest electric utility in North America. He was previously involved in research on power generation equipment with Atomic Energy of Canada Limited at their Chalk River and Whiteshell Nuclear Research Laboratories.</p>
<p>While working at OPG, he acted as a Training Manager, Engineering Supervisor, System Responsible Engineer and Design Engineer. During the period of time, he worked as a Field Engineer and Design Engineer, he was responsible for the operation, maintenance, diagnostics, and testing of gas turbines, steam turbines, generators, motors, transformers, inverters, valves, pumps, compressors, instrumentation and control systems. Further, his responsibilities included designing, engineering, diagnosing equipment problems and recommending solutions to repair deficiencies and improve system performance, supervising engineers, setting up preventive maintenance programs, writing Operating and Design Manuals, and commissioning new equipment.</p>
<p>Later, he worked as the manager of a section dedicated to providing training for the staff at the power stations. The training provided by him covered in detail the various equipment and systems used in power stations.</p>
<p>In addition, he has taught courses and seminars to more than four thousand working engineers and professionals around the world, specifically Europe and North America. He has been consistently ranked as 'Excellent' or 'Very Good' by the delegates who attended his seminars and lectures.</p>
<p>He written 5 books for working engineers from which 3 have been published by McGraw-Hill, New York. Below is a list of the books authored by him;</p>
<ul>
<li>Power Generation Handbook: Gas Turbines, Steam Power Plants, Co-generation, and Combined Cycles, second edition, (800 pages), McGraw-Hill, New York, October 2011.</li>
<li>Electrical Equipment Handbook (600 pages), McGraw-Hill, New York, March 2003.</li>
<li>Power Plant Equipment Operation and Maintenance Guide (800 pages), McGraw-Hill, New York, January 2012.</li>
<li>Industrial Instrumentation and Modern Control Systems (400 pages), Custom Publishing, University of Toronto, University of Toronto Custom Publishing (1999).</li>
<li>Industrial Equipment (600 pages), Custom Publishing, University of Toronto, University of Toronto, University of Toronto Custom Publishing (1999).</li>
</ul>
<p>Furthermore, he has received the following awards:</p>
<ul>
<li>The first 'Excellence in Teaching' award offered by PowerEdge, Singapore, in December 2016</li>
<li>The first 'Excellence in Teaching' award offered by the Professional Development Center at University of Toronto (May, 1996).</li>
<li>The 'Excellence in Teaching Award' in April 2007 offered by TUV Akademie (TUV Akademie is one of the largest Professional Development centre in world, it is based in Germany and the United Arab Emirates, and provides engineering training to engineers and managers across Europe and the Middle East).</li>
<li>Awarded graduation 'With Distinction' from Dalhousie University when completed Bachelor of Engineering degree (1983).</li>
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<p>Lastly, he was awarded his Bachelor of Engineering Degree 'with distinction' from Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He also received a Master of Applied Science in Engineering (M.A.Sc.) from the University of Ottawa, Canada. He is also a member of the Association of Professional Engineers in the province of Ontario, Canada.</p>
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<p>To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized 'One to One' coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster.<br />
Request for further information about post training coaching support and fees applicable for this.</p>
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<p><span>This course will provide a comprehensive, foundational content for a wide range of topics in power system operation and control. With the growing importance of grid integration of renewables and the interest in smart grid technologies, it is more important than ever to understand the fundamentals that underpin electrical power systems.</span></p>
<p><span>This course provides a thorough understanding of all basic terminology and concepts of electrical systems, structure of a power system, transmission line parameters, insulators, high-voltage direct current transmission, substation and neutral grounding, distribution system, circuit breakers, relaying and protection, power system stability, economic operation of power systems, load frequency control, voltage and reactive power control, renewable energy sources, restructuring of electrical power systems, and smart grids.</span></p>
<p><span>This course is a MUST for practitioners, consultants, engineers of all disciplines, managers, technicians and all technical personnel who need to learn about electrical power systems.</span></p>
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<li><strong>Basic Terminology and Concepts of Electrical Systems:</strong> Gain an understanding of the basic terminology and concepts of electrical systems and the structure of a power system</li>
<li><strong>Transmission Line Parameters:</strong> Learn in detail all the transmission line parameters including line resistance, line inductance, transposition of transmission lines, and capacitance of transmission lines</li>
<li><strong>Insulators:</strong> Understand thoroughly all the various types of insulators, pin type insulators, suspension type or disc insulators, strain insulators, and testing of insulators</li>
<li><strong>High-Voltage Direct Current Transmission:</strong> Determine the advantages and disadvantages of high voltage direct current transmission, and gain an understanding of all the features of high-voltage direct current transmission</li>
<li><strong>Substations and Neutral Grounding:</strong> Gain a detailed understanding of all substation equipment, factors governing the layout of substations, station transformers, elements to be earthed in a substation, power system earthing, earthing transformers, bus bar arrangements and gas-insulated substations</li>
<li><strong>Distribution System:</strong> Learn about the effects of voltage on the conductor volume, distributor fed from one end, distributors fed from both ends at the same voltage, distributors fed from both ends at different voltages, and alternating current distribution</li>
<li><strong>Circuit Breakers:</strong> Learn about the classification of circuit breakers, plain-break oil circuit breakers, air break circuit breaker, air blast circuit breakers, vacuum circuit breakers, SF6 circuit breakers, rating and testing of circuit breakers</li>
<li><strong>Relaying and Protection:</strong> Learn all the requirements of relaying, zones of protection, primary and backup protection, classification of relays, electromagnetic relays, induction relays, feeder protection, phase fault protection, reactance relay, static overcurrent relay, differential protection, transformer protection, Buchholz relays, alternator protection restricted earth fault protection, rotor earth fault protection, and negative-sequence protection</li>
<li><strong>Economic Operation of Power Systems:</strong> Gain an understanding of steam power plants, heat rate characteristics and characteristics of hydro plants</li>
<li><strong>Load Frequency Control:</strong> Learn about speed governing mechanism, speed governor, steady state speed regulations and adjustment of governor characteristics</li>
<li><strong>Voltage and Reactive Power Control:</strong> Gain an understanding of impedance and reactive power, system voltage and reactive power, voltage regulation and power transfer</li>
<li><strong>Renewable Energy Sources:</strong> Learn about solar power, wind power, geothermal energy, biomass and tidal power</li>
<li><strong>Restructuring of Electrical Power Systems:</strong> Gain an understanding of smart grids, smart grid components, smart grid benefits, and open smart grid protocol</li>
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<p><strong>The VILT will be delivered online in 5 half-day sessions comprising 4 hours per day, with 2 x 10 minutes break per day</strong>, including time for lectures, discussion, quizzes and short classroom exercises.</p>
<p>Additionally, some self-study will be requested. Participants are invited but not obliged to bring a short presentation (10 mins max) on a practical problem they encountered in their work. This will then be explained and discussed during the VILT. A short test or quiz will be held at the end the course.</p>
<p>The instructor relies on a highly interactive training method to enhance the learning process. This method ensures that all the delegates gain a complete understanding of all the topics covered. The training environment is highly stimulating, challenging, and effective because the participants will learn by case studies which will allow them to apply the material taught to their own organization.</p>
<p><span>Each delegate will receive a copy of the following materials written by the instructor:</span></p>
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<li><span>'ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT HANDBOOK' published by McGraw-Hill in 2003 (600 pages)</span></li>
<li><span>Introduction to Power Systems Manual (500 pages)</span></li>
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<p>Your specialist course leader has more than 32 years of practical engineering experience with Ontario Power Generation (OPG), one of the largest electric utility in North America. He was previously involved in research on power generation equipment with Atomic Energy of Canada Limited at their Chalk River and Whiteshell Nuclear Research Laboratories.</p>
<p>While working at OPG, he acted as a Training Manager, Engineering Supervisor, System Responsible Engineer and Design Engineer. During the period of time, he worked as a Field Engineer and Design Engineer, he was responsible for the operation, maintenance, diagnostics, and testing of gas turbines, steam turbines, generators, motors, transformers, inverters, valves, pumps, compressors, instrumentation and control systems. Further, his responsibilities included designing, engineering, diagnosing equipment problems and recommending solutions to repair deficiencies and improve system performance, supervising engineers, setting up preventive maintenance programs, writing Operating and Design Manuals, and commissioning new equipment.</p>
<p>Later, he worked as the manager of a section dedicated to providing training for the staff at the power stations. The training provided by him covered in detail the various equipment and systems used in power stations.</p>
<p>In addition, he has taught courses and seminars to more than four thousand working engineers and professionals around the world, specifically Europe and North America. He has been consistently ranked as 'Excellent' or 'Very Good' by the delegates who attended his seminars and lectures.</p>
<p>He written 5 books for working engineers from which 3 have been published by McGraw-Hill, New York. Below is a list of the books authored by him;</p>
<ul>
<li>Power Generation Handbook: Gas Turbines, Steam Power Plants, Co-generation, and Combined Cycles, second edition, (800 pages), McGraw-Hill, New York, October 2011.</li>
<li>Electrical Equipment Handbook (600 pages), McGraw-Hill, New York, March 2003.</li>
<li>Power Plant Equipment Operation and Maintenance Guide (800 pages), McGraw-Hill, New York, January 2012.</li>
<li>Industrial Instrumentation and Modern Control Systems (400 pages), Custom Publishing, University of Toronto, University of Toronto Custom Publishing (1999).</li>
<li>Industrial Equipment (600 pages), Custom Publishing, University of Toronto, University of Toronto, University of Toronto Custom Publishing (1999).</li>
</ul>
<p>Furthermore, he has received the following awards:</p>
<ul>
<li>The first 'Excellence in Teaching' award offered by PowerEdge, Singapore, in December 2016</li>
<li>The first 'Excellence in Teaching' award offered by the Professional Development Center at University of Toronto (May, 1996).</li>
<li>The 'Excellence in Teaching Award' in April 2007 offered by TUV Akademie (TUV Akademie is one of the largest Professional Development centre in world, it is based in Germany and the United Arab Emirates, and provides engineering training to engineers and managers across Europe and the Middle East).</li>
<li>Awarded graduation 'With Distinction' from Dalhousie University when completed Bachelor of Engineering degree (1983).</li>
</ul>
<p>Lastly, he was awarded his Bachelor of Engineering Degree 'with distinction' from Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He also received a Master of Applied Science in Engineering (M.A.Sc.) from the University of Ottawa, Canada. He is also a member of the Association of Professional Engineers in the province of Ontario, Canada.</p>
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<p>To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized 'One to One' coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster.<br />
Request for further information about post training coaching support and fees applicable for this.</p>
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Introduction to Power Systems

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<p>A variety of factors such as prices for crude oil and natural gas, liability exposure, and relations with host countries, present an opportunity for investors looking to acquire assets without taking on elements of exploration and market risk. Conversely, operators want to ensure that they are in the best position to monetise the disposal of interests in their portfolios.</p>
<p>The material in this course covers the range of considerations that occur in the sale and purchase of upstream oil and gas properties. They include structuring (asset sale, share transfer, merger, interest swaps, and farm-outs), process (tender, direct negotiation, due diligence, preliminary and final agreements, closing and post-closing adjustments) and how funding is structured (credit agreements and reserve base lending).</p>
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<p>Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:</p>
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<li>Select and structure the type of transaction best suit to the position of the Buyer and Seller</li>
<li>Conduct and evaluate the commercial, operational, and legal aspects of due diligence</li>
<li>Negotiate and document the terms and conditions contained in sale and purchase agreements for oil and gas properties</li>
<li>Conduct post-closing adjustments in the sale and purchase of operating properties</li>
<li>Assist in the negotiation of credit arrangements to fund the purchase of oil and gas properties</li>
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<p>This course has been specifically designed for commercial, operating, legal and financial professionals involved in the sale and purchase of upstream oil and gas properties whose roles include:</p>
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<li>Performing due diligence reviews</li>
<li>Negotiating preliminary and definitive agreements</li>
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<p>Your expert course leader is an international legal expert in petroleum law who is based in Scotland. He received the degrees of Juris Doctor from the University of Wyoming and LLM-Energy Law from the University of Utah. He has been listed in the Guide to the World's Leading Energy and Natural Resources Lawyers. In over 30 years of practice, he has been chief legal officer in petroleum companies, consultant to development banks and aid programmes, and law professor.</p>
<p>His private sector experience included positions as General Counsel of the Petroleum Corporation of New Zealand and Chief Legal Officer for Sinclair Oil Corporation in the United States. He has been a consultant to the Asian Development Bank, The World Bank and the European Investment Bank on petroleum sector policy, gas sales agreements, and production sharing contracts. This has included assignments in Cambodia, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Laos, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, and Vietnam.</p>
<p>Your expert course leader has been an adviser and trainer on negotiations for various petroleum companies including BP, BG Group, Gazprom, KazMunayGas, Perushaan Gas Negera, Pertamina, PETRONAS, Philippine National Oil Corporation, Total, Shell and Statoil. He was appointed by Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) as the lead negotiator on behalf of four West African governments for the West African Gas Pipeline Project.</p>
<p>His academic credentials include an appointment as Distinguished Visiting Professor for Oil &amp; Gas Law at the University of Wyoming. He is currently Honourary Professor for International Petroleum Law at the University of Dundee Centre for Energy, Petroleum &amp; Mineral Law and Policy. At CEPMLP, he has been the Course Director and principal instructor for seminars on Petroleum Industry Negotiations, Petroleum Service Contracts, Gas Industry Contracts, and Downstream Petroleum Law. He is the course author of International Comparative Petroleum Law. His publications include A Framework for Negotiating and Documenting International Petroleum Transactions and A Framework for Negotiating and Managing Production Sharing Contracts and Related Agreements. His academic work has been published in the Land and Water Law Review, Tulsa Law Journal and Journal of Comparative and International Law.</p>
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<p>To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized 'One to One' coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster.<br />
Request for further information about post training coaching support and fees applicable for this.</p>
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<h1 id="isPasted" style="color: rgb(62, 62, 62); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(62, 62, 62);">Online MHFA England Adult Mental Health First Aid Course.&nbsp;</h1><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://www.mindmapswellbeing.com/brochure-request/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">Download brochure for course details here.</a><a href="https://www.mindmapswellbeing.com/_webedit/uploaded-files/All%20Files/Online%20Mental%20Health%20First%20Aid.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;</div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></div><div style="color: rgb(62, 62, 62); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(62, 62, 62);">This online version of the mental health first aid course will offer the same learning outcomes as the face to face training, and every person who completes the course will be certified as a Mental Health First Aider. &nbsp;The Online Mental Health First Aid course is a blended approach of individual learning and four instructor-led live sessions, hosted on a new Online Learning Hub. &nbsp;As a training course, Mental Health First Aid teaches people how to identify, understand and help someone who may be experiencing a mental health issue. The organisation&#39;s courses and resources also promote self-care as a vital way for people to help protect their mental health and prevent issues from getting worse. &nbsp;As with all our courses at Mindmaps Wellbeing, your course will be delivered by a Registered Mental Health Nurse, MHFA England Instructor and Open University Associate Lecturer and Practice Tutor experienced in remote teaching. Our live online learning will also include an assistant who is a MHFAider. &nbsp;</div><div style="color: rgb(62, 62, 62); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(62, 62, 62);"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></div><div style="color: rgb(62, 62, 62); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(62, 62, 62);">Our fee is &pound;300pp Groups of 5+ contact <a href="mailto:info@mindmapswellbeing.com" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">info@mindmapswellbeing.com</a>&nbsp;for reduced group fees.&nbsp;</div><div style="color: rgb(62, 62, 62); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(62, 62, 62);"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></div><div style="color: rgb(62, 62, 62); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(62, 62, 62);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Live instructor led sessions;&nbsp;</strong></div><div style="color: rgb(62, 62, 62); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(62, 62, 62);">10:00 &ndash; 12:30 &amp; 14:30 &ndash; 17:00 both days&nbsp;</div><div style="color: rgb(62, 62, 62); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(62, 62, 62);">Individual learning modules around these times. You will gain access to this on the Friday before your course start date.</div><p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;"><u fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Why choosing Mindmaps Wellbeing is a good choice for your training.</u></strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">The MHFA England RRP is &pound;325pp, our rate is &pound;300pp and our fee includes:</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">✅ Instructor led training sessions over two days</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">✅ Course Manual</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">✅ Workbook</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">✅ Handy Cue Card</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">✅ MHFAider Certificate upon completion</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Plus, exclusively when you choose Mindmaps Wellbeing, it also includes:</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">✅ Your instructors are <strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Registered Mental Health Nurses and Healthcare Educators</strong> (They of course have their own lived experiences too, which they bring to the course, ensuring the content is brought to life).</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">✅ Access to our online MHFAider peer support groups moderated by the instructor team.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">✅ Access to MINDWELL companion for resources, self-care, and ongoing guidance to support you in the role as a MHFAider.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">✅ Advanced Delegate Plan &ndash; This allows delegates to book onto our open courses on dates that suit, with the best value on course fees available.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">&nbsp;</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">For a little extra:&nbsp;</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">✅ Quarterly Facilitated MHFAider Forum &ndash; to provide ongoing expert support and guidance.&nbsp;</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">✅ Organisational MINDWELL Companion tailored for your workplace / organisation.</p>

Online MHFA England Adult Mental Health First Aid Course. 
Download brochure for course details here.  This online version of the mental health first aid course will offer the same learning outcomes as the face to face training, and every person who completes the course will be certified as a Mental Health First Aider. The Online Mental Health First Aid course is a blended approach of individual learning and four instructor-led live sessions, hosted on a new Online Learning Hub. As a training course, Mental Health First Aid teaches people how to identify, understand and help someone who may be experiencing a mental health issue. The organisation's courses and resources also promote self-care as a vital way for people to help protect their mental health and prevent issues from getting worse. As with all our courses at Mindmaps Wellbeing, your course will be delivered by a Registered Mental Health Nurse, MHFA England Instructor and Open University Associate Lecturer and Practice Tutor experienced in remote teaching. Our live online learning will also include an assistant who is a MHFAider. Our fee is £300pp Groups of 5+ contact info@mindmapswellbeing.com for reduced group fees. Live instructor led sessions; 10:00 – 12:30 & 14:30 – 17:00 both days Individual learning modules around these times. You will gain access to this on the Friday before your course start date.
Why choosing Mindmaps Wellbeing is a good choice for your training.
The MHFA England RRP is £325pp, our rate is £300pp and our fee includes:
✅ Instructor led training sessions over two days
✅ Course Manual
✅ Workbook
✅ Handy Cue Card
✅ MHFAider Certificate upon completion
Plus, exclusively when you choose Mindmaps Wellbeing, it also includes:
✅ Your instructors are Registered Mental Health Nurses and Healthcare Educators (They of course have their own lived experiences too, which they bring to the course, ensuring the content is brought to life).
✅ Access to our online MHFAider peer support groups moderated by the instructor team.
✅ Access to MINDWELL companion for resources, self-care, and ongoing guidance to support you in the role as a MHFAider.
✅ Advanced Delegate Plan – This allows delegates to book onto our open courses on dates that suit, with the best value on course fees available.
 
For a little extra: 
✅ Quarterly Facilitated MHFAider Forum – to provide ongoing expert support and guidance. 
✅ Organisational MINDWELL Companion tailored for your workplace / organisation.

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Online MHFA England mental health first aid course delivered by Registered Mental Health Nurses from Mindmaps Wellbeing. 

Why choosing Mindmaps Wellbeing is a good choice for your mental health training.
The MHFA England RRP is £325pp, our rate is £300pp and our fee includes:
✅ Instructor led training sessions over two days 
✅ Course Manual
✅ Workbook
✅ Handy Cue Card
✅ MHFAider Certificate upon completion
Plus, exclusively when you choose Mindmaps Wellbeing, it also includes:

✅ Your instructors are Registered Mental Health Nurses and Healthcare Educators (They of course have their own lived experiences too, which they bring to the course, ensuring the content is brought to life).

✅ Access to our online MHFAider peer support groups moderated by the instructor team.

✅ Access to MINDWELL companion for resources, self-care, and ongoing guidance to support you in the role as a MHFAider.

✅ Advanced Delegate Plan – This allows delegates to book onto our open courses on dates that suit, with the best value on course fees available.

For a little extra: 

✅ Quarterly Facilitated MHFAider Forum – to provide ongoing expert support and guidance. 

✅ Organisational MINDWELL Companion tailored for your workplace / organisation.


MHFA England Mental Health First Aid

General Admission

<p id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">LOOKING FOR</strong>: YA, ADULT FICTION</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Laura Bennett </strong>developed a love of writing early, attending her first Creative Writing course at college. She then decided to study Writing at Liverpool John Moores University, obtaining a BA before pursuing a career in teaching. She began work at a college for young adults with special needs, and then moved to a vocational college while studying for a post-compulsory PGCE. Laura taught English for a few years, and also ran several Creative Writing courses before returning to LJMU to obtain an MA in Writing. She then worked as a teaching assistant at a local secondary school, before leaving that job to pursue a career at the <a href="https://www.liverpool-literary.agency/" style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: inherit; cursor: pointer; user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size);" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: inherit; cursor: pointer; user-select: auto;">Liverpool Literary Agency</a>. She has also worked as a private tutor, written for tabletop roleplaying games, and is the narrative writer for an Indie video game.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Laura is looking for adult and YA science fiction and fantasy of all stripes, including steampunk, post-apocalyptic, urban fantasy, supernatural, and dystopian. She loves diverse casts and complicated relationships. Stories that focus on realistic characters with strong voices are a definite hit, no matter how fantastical their worlds.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Laura would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 page synopsis and the first 5,000 words of your manuscript in a single word document.</strong></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">(<em style="box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box;">In addition to the paid sessions, Laura is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email <a href="mailto:agent121@iaminprint.co.uk" style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: inherit; cursor: pointer; user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size);" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: inherit; cursor: pointer; user-select: auto;">agent121@iaminprint.co.uk</a> to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the </em><em style="box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box;">discretion of&nbsp;</em><em style="box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box;">I Am In Print)</em>.&nbsp;</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with<strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">&nbsp;</strong><em style="box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box;">I Am In Pr</em><em style="box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box;">int</em> prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach <em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">I Am In Print</em> by the stated submission deadline and note that <em style="box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box;">I Am In Print</em> take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">The submission deadline is: Thursday 2 May 2024</strong></p>

LOOKING FOR: YA, ADULT FICTION
Laura Bennett developed a love of writing early, attending her first Creative Writing course at college. She then decided to study Writing at Liverpool John Moores University, obtaining a BA before pursuing a career in teaching. She began work at a college for young adults with special needs, and then moved to a vocational college while studying for a post-compulsory PGCE. Laura taught English for a few years, and also ran several Creative Writing courses before returning to LJMU to obtain an MA in Writing. She then worked as a teaching assistant at a local secondary school, before leaving that job to pursue a career at the Liverpool Literary Agency. She has also worked as a private tutor, written for tabletop roleplaying games, and is the narrative writer for an Indie video game.
Laura is looking for adult and YA science fiction and fantasy of all stripes, including steampunk, post-apocalyptic, urban fantasy, supernatural, and dystopian. She loves diverse casts and complicated relationships. Stories that focus on realistic characters with strong voices are a definite hit, no matter how fantastical their worlds.
Laura would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 page synopsis and the first 5,000 words of your manuscript in a single word document.
(In addition to the paid sessions, Laura is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print). 
By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting.
The submission deadline is: Thursday 24 October 2024

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ONE SPACE LEFT! 5th November Laura Bennett #Agent121. Looking for: YA, ADULT FICTION

<p style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Become a Certified User Experience Professional</strong></p><p style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);">Build a career in UX with the world&rsquo;s only university credit-rated online UX course. Acquire the mindset, the skills and the confidence that make UX designers so valuable. A rewarding and meaningful career awaits.</p><p style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Why become a UX designer?</strong></p><ul style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Be in demand</strong><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">UX is a high-growth sector. The demand for UX designers far outstrips the supply of qualified professionals.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Get well paid</strong><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">UX designers are highly paid. The average entry-level salary for a UX designer in the United Kingdom is &pound;35,465 (PayScale, 2019)<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Love your job</strong><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">UX designers make an impact. They solve real-world problems using an exciting mix of research, design, technology and psychology.</li></ul><hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"><p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Study method</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Online, self-paced</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Duration</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">6 months</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Access to content</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">12 months</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Qualification</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Level 8 Diploma - User Experience Design</p><p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Awarded by Glasgow Caledonian University</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Regulated by SQA</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Additional info</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Tutor is available to students</p><hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"><section style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><h2 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Description</h2><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Duration: 6 months<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></strong>Get certified in six months following a flexible, structured learning path.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Delivery: Online<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></strong>The course is delivered entirely online, including video modules, mentor-led webinars and support.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Assessment: 2-hour exam<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></strong>Before getting certified, you&#39;ll be assessed during a two-hour exam taken online.</li></ul><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Outcomes for you</strong></p><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Think like a UX designer; adopt the mindset that sets them apart</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Showcase your knowledge with a portfolio of project work</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Speak with the confidence that comes from a true, deep understanding of UX</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Advance your career with job-ready skills</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Complete a university credit-rated course, valued by employers globally</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Become a Certified UX Professional</li></ul><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Learn with us</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">We&rsquo;ve worked hard to design the best possible online learning experience for you. As well as an unmatched syllabus, our approach includes:</p><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Projects &amp; portfolio</strong><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Learn by doing with a series of real-world projects ideal for your UX portfolio.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Mentors &amp; webinars</strong><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Be guided by our hand-picked, world-class mentors during monthly webinars.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Structure &amp; support</strong><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Stay motivated with a structured programme supported by fellow students and our customer success team.</li></ul><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">What you&rsquo;ll learn</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">We&rsquo;ve put together a university credit-rated curriculum that&rsquo;s deep, rigorous and<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">covers everything you need to know to become a certified UX professional and<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">turbocharge your career.</p><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Module 01</strong>&nbsp;- Introduction to UX design</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Module 02</strong>&nbsp;- User research</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Module 03</strong>&nbsp;- User goals</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Module 04</strong>&nbsp;- Structure and navigation</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Module 05</strong>&nbsp;- Interactions</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Module 06</strong>&nbsp;- Design principles</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Module 07</strong>&nbsp;- Design patterns</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Module 08</strong>&nbsp;- Mobile</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Module 09</strong>&nbsp;- Workflows</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Module 10</strong>&nbsp;- Prototyping and handover</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Module 11</strong> - AI and UX</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Module 12</strong> - Creating your portfolio</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Module 13</strong> - Career guidance Hub</li><li style="font-weight: bold; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-weight: bold;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Tutorials for Figma</strong></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Projects and portfolio</strong>&nbsp;- Projects that build into a portfolio</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Exam</strong>&nbsp;- 2-hour final exam</li></ul></section><section style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><h2 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Requirements</h2><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Background</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">You don&rsquo;t need experience in design or technology to enrol in our courses, although having one or both is a definite bonus. Our students come from a diverse array of backgrounds, including project management, development, graphic design, product management, business analysis and so on.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Commitment</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">You do need to be motivated and committed. We set a high bar. Studying for one of our professional qualifications requires a certain amount of time, energy and focus. Our team will be there to support you along every step of the way but success will come as a result of your own diligence.</p></section><section style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><h2 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Career path</h2><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The average salary for entry level user experience designers is &pound;28,000</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The average salary for user experience designers with 1-5 years experience ranges from &pound;29,000 to &pound;50,000</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The average salary for user experience managers/leads is &pound;80,000</li></ul><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Information from LinkedIn Salary Reports, based on real jobs listings.</p></section>

UX Design Institute 

Product Design

UI / UX Design

Professional Diploma in UX Design

<p style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Become a certified UI designer</strong></p><ul style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Learn how to create beautiful, pixel-perfect user interfaces</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Accelerate your career with an in-demand skillset</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Get a professional qualification in just 12 weeks</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Manage your own schedule with our flexible, self-paced online course</li></ul><p style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Expand your career options</strong></p><p style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);">UI skills are needed worldwide, and demand is growing. With a globally recognised qualification, you&rsquo;ll become a more valuable, sought-after professional.</p><p style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Design with confidence</strong></p><p style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);">You&rsquo;ll understand the &lsquo;why&rsquo; of good UI design by knowing the principles behind it. You&rsquo;ll be able to defend your decisions and design with confidence.</p><p style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Work in a creative, rewarding job</strong></p><p style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);">UI designers add personality and visual appeal to user interfaces. It&rsquo;s an enjoyable career that rewards creativity: the perfect entry into tech for visually-minded people.</p><p style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">A flexible, university-backed curriculum</strong></p><p style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);">Our curriculum is university credit-rated and approved by the industry. Over 12 weeks, you&rsquo;ll learn the principles and skills you need to become a confident UI designer.</p><hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"><p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Study method</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Online, self-paced</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Duration</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">12 weeks</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Access to content</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">12 months</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Qualification</strong></p><p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Professional Certificate in UI Design</p><p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Awarded by Scottish Qualifications Authority trading as SQA</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Additional info</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Tutor is available to students</p><hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"><section style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><section style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><h2 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Description</h2><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">During this 12 week, online course you will learn:</p><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Introduction to UI Design</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Brand and Personality</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Layout</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Design Principles</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Interactivity</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Typography</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Colour, shapes and effects</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Iconography and imagery</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Design process</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Presenting ideas</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">UI design tools</li></ul><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">You will also work on a project and your portfolio with access to weekly mentor sessions, an active student community, and support from our student success team.</p></section><section style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><h2 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Who is this course for?</h2><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Graphic designers and digital designers who want to upskill to UI design</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">UI designers who want to strengthen their knowledge and craft</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">UX professionals who want to become more rounded product designers</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Anybody with a design background looking for a creative job in tech</li></ul></section><section style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><h2 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Requirements</h2><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">You don&rsquo;t need experience in design or technology to enrol in our courses, although having one or both is a definite bonus. Our students come from a diverse mix of backgrounds, including project management, development, graphic design, product management, business analysis and so on.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">You need to be motivated and committed. We set a high bar. Studying for one of our professional qualifications requires a certain amount of time, energy and focus.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">You need to be comfortable learning in English. All video lessons, course materials, webinars, correspondence and the final exam are delivered in English.</p></section><section style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><h2 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Career path</h2><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Students typically graduate into UI Designer jobs. The average UI Designer salary in the UK with 3-5 years experience is &pound;62,500.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">This is based on data from Payscale, Totaljobs, Indeed, Talent, and Glassdoor</p></section></section><section style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></section>

Professional Certificate in UI Design

<p style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);">A comprehensive introduction to UX design. Learn the key principles and concepts behind the UX process.</p><p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Take your first steps into UX</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Whether you want to explore UX as a career or expand your professional skillset, this UX design fundamentals course is the perfect starting point.</p><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Follow 65 expert lessons that will immerse you in the theory and principles of UX Design</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Learn about the techniques that underpin the UX process, like user research, affinity diagrams, and prototyping</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Earn a globally recognised and university credit-rated professional qualification</li></ul><hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"><p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Who is it for?</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Anybody who needs to understand UX</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Format</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Online, self-paced</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Duration</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">6 weeks (recommended)</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Commitment</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">3 hours per week</p><hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"><p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">How you&rsquo;ll benefit</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">If you want to really understand UX, this UX design fundamentals course for you.</p><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Speak confidently about UX design</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Develop a mindset for problem-solving</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Learn to advocate for the user - and make better business decisions as a result</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Become a more rounded, valuable professional</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Showcase your knowledge with a university credit-rated certificate</li></ul><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></div><hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"><p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Learn the key UX design fundamentals concepts in just six weeks.</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Everything you need to truly grasp UX, over five engaging modules.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Module 1</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Introduction to UX design</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Gain a comprehensive overview of the UX design process.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Module 2</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">User research methods</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Learn how to gain deep insights into customer needs and behaviours.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Module 3</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Analysis techniques</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Discover how research gets translated into actionable insights.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Module 4</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Defining the experience</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Explore problem-solving techniques and design principles.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Module 5</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Prototyping techniques</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Understand the different forms of prototyping and when to use them.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Exam</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">40-minute final exam</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Get assessed on your knowledge through a final exam.</p><section style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><section style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><section style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></section></section></section><section style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></section>

Certificate in UX Design Fundamentals

Early Bird Price

<p style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Build a rewarding career in content design</strong></p><p style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);">Build a rewarding career in content design with a globally recognised, industry-approved qualification. Get the mindset, the confidence and the skills that will help you stand out in a rapidly growing industry.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);">Why take this course:</strong></p><ul style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Be in demand. Certified qualifications will help you stand out in a fast-growing industry</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Build a career with impact. Design content experiences that will influence users worldwide</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Broaden your opportunities. Optimise your skills to get hired at leading companies</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Get qualified. Earn a&nbsp;<strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">university credit-rated certification</strong>&nbsp;approved by industry leaders</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Gain the confidence you need to succeed. Our mentors, career advisors and student community will support you all the way</li></ul><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);">University credit-rated, industry-approved</strong></p><p style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);">Our content design course is credit-rated by Glasgow Caledonian University and has been reviewed and endorsed by leaders in the tech industry. It covers everything you need to become a certified content design professional.</p><hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"><p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Study method</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Online, self-paced</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Duration</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">10 weeks</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Access to content</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">12 months</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Qualification</strong></p><p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Professional Certificate in Content Design<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Awarded by Scottish Qualifications Authority trading as SQA</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Additional info</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Tutor is available to students</p><hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"><section style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><section style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><section style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><h2 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Description</h2><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">In this Professional Certificate in Content Design course you will learn:</p><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">An introduction to content design.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></strong></strong>Understand what content design is and the role of a content designer.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Principles of good content design<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></strong></strong>Learn the core principles of content design and why it matters.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Voice, tone and style<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></strong></strong>Learn how voice, tone, and style can create a cohesive product experience.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Understanding your users<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></strong></strong>Uncover your audience&#39;s goals and content needs.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Writing for interfaces<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></strong></strong>Learn to write microcopy for buttons, notifications and other UI elements.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">The product mindset<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></strong></strong>Develop a product mindset by learning about product design systems and tools.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Testing content<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></strong></strong>Learn how to test, evaluate and improve your content.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">AI for content design<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></strong></strong>Learn how to use AI tools to become a more effective content designer.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Working in content design<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></strong></strong>Learn how to be the content champion within your organisation.</li></ul><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Support at every step</strong><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">From day one, you&rsquo;ll be part of a lively community of tutors, mentors and fellow students that support each other along the way.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Student Success team</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Our friendly and responsive team will help you stay on track and keep you accountable.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Course mentor</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Your course mentor is an expert content designer who brings years of practical insight.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Student community</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Collaborate, share tips and build connections on our lively student Slack channels.</p></section><section style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><h2 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Who is this course for?</h2><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Writers and journalists who want to enhance their skills for the digital world</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">UX and UI designers who want to become more rounded professionals</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Content designers looking for a formal qualification that validates their expertise</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Digital marketers who need content design skills to succeed in their roles</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Anybody with a writing, content or design background looking for a creative tech job</li></ul></section><section style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><h2 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Requirements</h2><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Background</strong><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">You don&rsquo;t need experience in design or technology to enrol in our courses. To get the most value from this course, you will need some experience in writing and a genuine interest in words and language.</p><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Commitment</strong><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">You do need to be motivated and committed. We set a high bar. Studying for one of our professional qualifications requires a certain amount of time, energy and focus.</p><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">English language</strong><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">To take this course, you should be fluent in verbal and written English. If English is not your first language, you should have a proficiency of C1 as defined by the CEFRL (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).</p></section></section></section><section style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></section>

Content Design

UX Writing

Professional Certificate in Content Design

<p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">The industry standard course in UX research</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Master the research skills that make UX professionals so valuable. Become a confident, credible and effective user researcher with a globally recognised qualification.</p><hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"><p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Who is it for?</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">UX professionals Aspiring UX researchers</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Duration</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">16 weeks</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Commitment</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">3 hours per week</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Format</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Online, self-paced with live support and mentoring</p><p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></p><hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"><p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Why take this user research course:</strong></p><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Gain the most in-demand skills* and boost your career in a thriving industry.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Learn a complete range of UX research methods. Expand your toolkit to conduct high-quality research at pace.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Become an insights expert. Translate findings into actionable insights and communicate them with conviction.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Showcase your expertise. Build a professional user research portfolio and earn a university credit-rated qualification.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Get the confidence to succeed. Count on our mentors, career advisors and student community throughout your journey.</li></ul><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">*Research is one of the top 10 most in-demand skills globally (LinkedIn, 2023).</p><hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"><section style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><section style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><section style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">A comprehensive, in-depth curriculum</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">This user research course has been created and validated by experts in UX research. It is credit-rated by Glasgow Caledonian University.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Self-paced learning gives you the flexibility to study in your own time. Monthly deadlines and submissions give you structure and accountability. The best of both worlds.</p></section><section style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></section></section></section><p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Module 1</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Introduction to user research</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Understand the role of a UX researcher. Explore the types, methods and ethics of research.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Module 2</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Planning the research</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Learn how to build a research plan, collaborate with stakeholders, recruit participants and manage data.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Module 3</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Fundamental user research skills</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Master the core skills of interviewing and usability testing. Learn how to moderate and take notes.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Module 4</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Expanding your toolkit</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Explore qualitative research methods like ethnography, contextual enquiry, service safaris and diary studies.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Module 5</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Analysing qualitative research</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Learn to analyse research data and translate it into user goals, affinity diagrams, personas and journey maps.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Module 6</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Quantitative research</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Learn to design, conduct and analyse online surveys, A/B tests and more.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Module 7</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Communicating the research</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Learn how to report and present your findings with confidence.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Module 8</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">AI for user research</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Explore how AI tools can assist researchers.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Project</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Portfolio project</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Build a professional portfolio to showcase your research expertise.</p>

User Research

Professional Certificate in User Research

<p data-key="174" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span data-key="175" style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Our online Lexcel Standard Training Requirements Course covers key topics to ensure compliance with the Lexcel standard and other regulations.</span></p><p data-key="176" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span data-key="177" style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">The Lexcel standard requires firms to provide training for staff covering:</span></p><ul data-key="178" data-slate-fragment="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" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><li data-key="179" style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Equality and Diversity</li><li data-key="181" style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Conflicts of Interest</li><li data-key="183" style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Data Protection</li><li data-key="185" style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Information Security</li><li data-key="187" style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Anti-Money Laundering</li></ul><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Providing training in these areas is also crucial in meeting your regulatory obligations including the SRA&rsquo;s Standards and Regulations. The course will also assist your firm to meet your legal obligations with the:</span></p><ul style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Bribery Act 2010</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Proceeds of Crime Act 2002</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Equality Act 2010</li></ul><h2 data-key="21" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span data-key="22" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span data-offset-key="22:0" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Target Audience</span></span></h2><p data-key="23" data-slate-fragment="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" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The online course is suitable for all level of staff from support staff to senior partners.</span></p><h2 style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Resources</h2><p data-key="28" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span data-key="29" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span data-offset-key="29:0" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Comprehensive and up to date course notes will be provided to all delegates which may be useful for ongoing reference or cascade training.</span></span></p><p data-key="30" data-slate-fragment="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" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span data-key="31" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span data-offset-key="31:0" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Please note a recording of the course will&nbsp;</span><span data-offset-key="31:1" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong data-slate-leaf="true" fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">not&nbsp;</strong></span><span data-offset-key="31:2" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">be made available.</span></span></p><h2 data-key="35" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span data-key="36" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span data-offset-key="36:0" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Speaker</span></span></h2><div data-node="63ecfd3d954b6" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://dglegal.co.uk/the-team/amie-higgins/" style="color: rgb(0, 171, 201); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 171, 201);">Amie Higgins, Consultant, DG Legal</a></strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Amie is a Senior Solicitor, admitted to the Roll in 2008, and a qualified non-practising Barrister, called to the Bar in 2005. Amie previously set up and managed her own firm with twenty three staff, providing her with invaluable practical experience of issues faced by firms. Amie was responsible for ensuring the firm&#39;s staff received the training they required, and she has since become an experienced trainer, delivering a range of training on both legal and practice management topics.</p></div><div data-node="63ecfd3d954c2" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://dglegal.co.uk/the-team/paul-wightman/" style="color: rgb(0, 171, 201); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 171, 201);">Paul Wightman, Consultant, DG Legal</a></strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">A qualified barrister, Paul graduated in Law from Birmingham University and was called to the Bar in 1994. He subsequently spent almost 20 years working for the Law Society of England and Wales, initially within the Office for the Supervision of Solicitors, then the Legal Complaints Service (LCS), and ultimately the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). Paul is adept at undertaking audits and providing succinct reports on areas for improvement and can assist firms with advice on all aspects of SRA compliance and Anti-Money Laundering procedures.</p></div>

Our online Lexcel Standard Training Requirements Course covers key topics to ensure compliance with the Lexcel standard and other regulations.
The Lexcel standard requires firms to provide training for staff covering:
Equality and Diversity
Conflicts of Interest
Data Protection
Information Security
Anti-Money Laundering
Providing training in these areas is also crucial in meeting your regulatory obligations including the SRA’s Standards and Regulations. The course will also assist your firm to meet your legal obligations with the:
Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
Bribery Act 2010
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002
Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017
Equality Act 2010
Target Audience
The online course is suitable for all level of staff from support staff to senior partners.
Resources
Comprehensive and up to date course notes will be provided to all delegates which may be useful for ongoing reference or cascade training.
Please note a recording of the course will not be made available.
Speaker
Amie Higgins, Consultant, DG Legal
Amie is a Senior Solicitor, admitted to the Roll in 2008, and a qualified non-practising Barrister, called to the Bar in 2005. Amie previously set up and managed her own firm with twenty three staff, providing her with invaluable practical experience of issues faced by firms. Amie was responsible for ensuring the firm's staff received the training they required, and she has since become an experienced trainer, delivering a range of training on both legal and practice management topics.
Paul Wightman, Consultant, DG Legal
A qualified barrister, Paul graduated in Law from Birmingham University and was called to the Bar in 1994. He subsequently spent almost 20 years working for the Law Society of England and Wales, initially within the Office for the Supervision of Solicitors, then the Legal Complaints Service (LCS), and ultimately the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). Paul is adept at undertaking audits and providing succinct reports on areas for improvement and can assist firms with advice on all aspects of SRA compliance and Anti-Money Laundering procedures.

DG Legal

This training is for lawyers and covers key topics to ensure compliance with the Lexcel standard and other regulations.

Lexcel Standard Training Requirements Course

General Delegate

A discount is available for delegates attending from firms with a current retainer contract with DG Legal (please contact us by email to admin@dglegal.co.uk for confirmation of eligibility).   If you choose this option and are not eligible, you are still bound to pay the full rate and will be invoiced accordingly.

Retainer Delegate

<p id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">LOOKING FOR</strong>: ADULT FICTION</p><p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Jade Kavanagh is a Literary Agent at Darley Anderson Literary Agency. She has a degree in English Literature from the University of Westminster then went on to achieve her Masters in Modern and Contemporary Fictions. Alongside assisting Camilla Bolton on her list of clients Jade is building her own list of suspense, thriller and horror with distinct voices and setting.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Across these genres Jade looks for powerful female narratives and dynamic characterisation. She wants female characters like Shiv Roy (<em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Succession</em>), Emily Gilmore (<em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Gilmore Girls</em>), Annalise Keating (<em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">How to Get Away with Murder</em>), Buffy Summers (<em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Buffy</em>), Ellen Ripley (<em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Alien</em>), Dana Scully (<em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The X Files</em>), Detective Kima Greggs (<em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The Wire</em>).</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Jade would love something with a big book club hook that readers devour in one sitting. Setting and atmosphere are of huge appeal. She wants stories with a vivid sense of place and to be immersed in the world of the characters. Jade wants detail down to what shade of lipstick or colour of the lamp on their bedside table and the nature and landscape around them. She loves luxury settings she can get excited about reading and descriptions to lose herself in. Jade also loves dark twists on glamorous concepts and settings. Think <em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The Devil Wears Prada</em> meets <em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Killing Eve,&nbsp;</em>or <em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Real Housewives&nbsp;</em>or <em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Succession</em> meets <em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">How to Kill My Family&nbsp;</em>or something akin to <em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">White Lotus.&nbsp;</em></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Across the spectrum of horror and speculative fiction, Jade is looking for haunting stories filled with slow build darkness and characters with heart. Think <em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">28 Days Later&nbsp;</em>and <em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The Last of Us. She r</em>eally wants a dark witchy story&hellip; or on the cozier side a fresh take on something like <em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Practical Magic&nbsp;</em>or <em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Charmed.</em> Jade wants heroes to root for, and villains that terrify and enrage her in equal measure.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">One of Jade&#39;s favourite TV shows is <em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Orphan Black</em>; she&#39;d love to see a book series like this. As a proud member of the Twilight generation, (Team Edward forever!) she&rsquo;d also love to read a modern vampire novel. Show her<em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">&nbsp;American Psycho</em> meets <em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Dracula.</em> Give her 2023 Carlisle Cullen in a thriller or a new take on <em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Buffy</em>. Whilst not actively looking for sci-fi novels, Jade would love to see A Scully and Mulder for the 2020s!&nbsp;</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Notably, Jade looks for voices from all walks of life. She is incredibly passionate about bringing working-class voices into the commercial fiction space. She would love to hear from new exciting talent, telling stories about everyday people with relatable voices, people she grew up with, people she can imagine.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Jade would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 -2 page synopsis and the first 5,000 words of your completed manuscript in a single word document.</strong></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">(<em style="box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box;">In addition to the paid sessions, Jade is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. </em><em style="box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box;">Please email <a href="mailto:agent121@iaminprint.co.uk" style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: inherit; cursor: pointer; user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size);" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: inherit; cursor: pointer; user-select: auto;">agent121@iaminprint.co.uk</a> to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the&nbsp;</em><em style="box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box;">discretion of&nbsp;</em><em style="box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box;">I Am In Print)</em>.&nbsp;</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with<strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">&nbsp;</strong><em style="box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box;">I Am In Pr</em><em style="box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box;">int</em> prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach <em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">I Am In Print</em> by the stated submission deadline and note that <em style="box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box;">I Am In Print</em> take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">The submission deadline is: Monday 12 August 2024</strong></p>

LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION
Jade Kavanagh is a Literary Agent at Darley Anderson Literary Agency. She has a degree in English Literature from the University of Westminster then went on to achieve her Masters in Modern and Contemporary Fictions. Alongside assisting Camilla Bolton on her list of clients Jade is building her own list of suspense, thriller and horror with distinct voices and setting.
Across these genres Jade looks for powerful female narratives and dynamic characterisation. She wants female characters like Shiv Roy (Succession), Emily Gilmore (Gilmore Girls), Annalise Keating (How to Get Away with Murder), Buffy Summers (Buffy), Ellen Ripley (Alien), Dana Scully (The X Files), Detective Kima Greggs (The Wire).
Jade would love something with a big book club hook that readers devour in one sitting. Setting and atmosphere are of huge appeal. She wants stories with a vivid sense of place and to be immersed in the world of the characters. Jade wants detail down to what shade of lipstick or colour of the lamp on their bedside table and the nature and landscape around them. She loves luxury settings she can get excited about reading and descriptions to lose herself in. Jade also loves dark twists on glamorous concepts and settings. Think The Devil Wears Prada meets Killing Eve, or Real Housewives or Succession meets How to Kill My Family or something akin to White Lotus. 
Across the spectrum of horror and speculative fiction, Jade is looking for haunting stories filled with slow build darkness and characters with heart. Think 28 Days Later and The Last of Us. She really wants a dark witchy story… or on the cozier side a fresh take on something like Practical Magic or Charmed. Jade wants heroes to root for, and villains that terrify and enrage her in equal measure.
One of Jade's favourite TV shows is Orphan Black; she'd love to see a book series like this. As a proud member of the Twilight generation, (Team Edward forever!) she’d also love to read a modern vampire novel. Show her American Psycho meets Dracula. Give her 2023 Carlisle Cullen in a thriller or a new take on Buffy. Whilst not actively looking for sci-fi novels, Jade would love to see A Scully and Mulder for the 2020s! 
Notably, Jade looks for voices from all walks of life. She is incredibly passionate about bringing working-class voices into the commercial fiction space. She would love to hear from new exciting talent, telling stories about everyday people with relatable voices, people she grew up with, people she can imagine.
Jade would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 -2 page synopsis and the first 5,000 words of your completed manuscript in a single word document.
(In addition to the paid sessions, Jade is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print). 
By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting.
The submission deadline is: Friday 1 November 2024

TWO SPACES LEFT! 11th November Jade Kavanagh #Agent121. Looking for: ADULT FICTION



Bayfield Training and the University of Cambridge Department of Land Economy
This prestigious eight-week online Real Estate course is suitable for modellers new to Real Estate and experienced Real Estate Analysts looking to formalise their skill set. This course will equip you with skills to start building your own financial models and the certificate will give your employers and colleagues reassurance of your expertise.
If you want to enhance your financial modelling skills over an extended period, the Real Estate Financial Modelling Certificate is the course for you.
This online real estate course has been put together exclusively for the Real Estate Financial Modelling certificate, using state of the art digital resources such as animations, video-steps, digital whiteboard and video-interactions as well as the spreadsheets, text based resources and tutor contact you would expect from any of Bayfield Training’s classroom based courses.
 Assessment is in the form of a guided model build exercise and written model appraisal. Participants benefit from an additional months access to the course platform after submission of the assessment.


On this course you will:
Become a competent model builder, building Real Estate Financial Models from scratch
Learn tricks and concepts from financial modelling experts with decades of experience in practice and academia
Learn how to use Real Estate Financial Models to make informed investment decisions
Learn at a consistent pace over 8 weeks allowing you to take the time to fully grasp this important skill
This course is suitable for:
Chartered Surveyors
Asset Managers
Financial Controllers
Financial Analysts
Investment Managers
Property Managers
Real Estate Students/Recent Graduates
Course Outline:
Module 1 - Economic Context
Introduction to Real Estate Asset Modelling and how it relates to and is distinct from Econometric Models.
Introduction to Real Estate Asset Modelling and how it relates to and is distinct from Econometric Models.
Why Real Estate Asset Modelling is important
Understanding the occupier, asset and development markets and the relevant modelling approaches for each
Real Estate Sub-Sector Key Performance Indicators
Introduction to conventional valuations and financial mathematics
Understanding and minimising errors in Financial Models


Module 2 - Cash Flow Fundamentals
Constructing a financial model from first principles.
Understanding all the components of a basic cash flow model
Understand why Corporate Finance Models and Real Estate Models are different
Financial Model Design
Making the link between valuations, income mathematics and discounted cash flows
Internal Rate of Return, Net Present Value,Worth and other metrics
Features and techniques to aid fast model building


Module 3 - Developing the Cash Flow
Adapting financial models for different periodicities and building rent functions for different rent behaviour.
Understanding how leases vary with respect to rent over time: Rent Reviews, Break Clauses, Rent Free Periods, Lease Expiries etc.
Developing the concept of a Rent Function in Excel
Logic mathematics and Logic functions
Projecting rent to adapt to different lease contracts and growth patterns
Alternative solutions to Logic functions
Comparative analysis of lease structures in different jurisdictions and adapting financial models


Module 4 - Real Estate Data
Understanding the different sources of data, constructing basic time series models and recognising basic patterns.
Key Property market indicators
Characteristics and application of key input metrics for Real Estate Appraisals
Understanding the eight components of Real Estate Price Dynamics
Awareness of the different sources of data
Reading and using general property market reports
Constructing basic time series models and recognising basic patterns


Module 5 - Development Appraisals
Constructing a development appraisal from first principles and understanding development return metrics.
Understanding the key components of a development project
Understanding the difference between development and investment appraisals
Residual Appraisals and Profit Calculations
Cost orientated cash flows and phased sales
Cumulative construction cost patterns: incidental, fixed, loaded and S-curve
Development return metrics and Modified IRRs


Module 6 - Multi-let Cash Flows
Constructing an advanced multi-let cash flow model and learn different techniques to build flexible rent functions.
Multi-let and portfolio model design principles
Building complex date functions and date series
The three multi-let rent projection techniques
Perpendicular Rent Functions
Incorporate advanced rent adjustments into the Rent Function
Incorporate sector and period varying rental growth rates
Simplifying OPEX and CAPEX projections
Discounting techniques on complex and volatile cash flows


Module 7 - Project Finance
Constructing a flexible Real Estate Debt Finance model.
Revision of the Mathematics of amortisation and debt finance
Basic senior debt models and geared net cash flow
LTV, IRR and Interest Rate Dynamics
Flexible term, repayment options and deferred interest
Loan covenant tests
Understanding different tranches of debt
Understanding how complex debt structures impact the returns to different parties


Module 8 - Model Interpretation and Risk Analysis
Learn how to read, analyse and report on real estate financial models.
Understand how to read models and develop an investment narrative
Visualise model outputs using graph functions, conditional formatting, dynamic symbols and dashboards
Learn how to use built-in Sensitivity, Scenario Analysis tools and third-party add-ins
Learn how to construct varied project scenarios in a systematic way
Introduction to Monte Carlo Analysis and VBA
Optimising sale dates and other parameters
Create well written, attractive and persuasive reports


Included in the Course
Bayfield Training and University of Cambridge Accredited Certificate & LinkedIn Proficiency Badge
64 CPD Hours
1 Month Post-Course Access to the Digital Platform - 12 Months Post-Course Access to the Platform can be purchased for an additional fee
Course Files
Q&A Webinars and Guest Speaker Webinars
Further Learning Resources (Reading, Files and Videos)
Post Course Support - Two Months of Questions & Answers


2024 Cohort Dates Include:
3rd June to 29th July
5th August to 25th September 2024
30th September to 25th November


For more information, please contact Sam on the Bayfield Training Sales team:
E - s.musgrave@bayfieldtraining.com
T - 01223 517851
W - www.bayfieldtraining.com

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