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Outline: This course discusses various aspects of thermal performance and condensation risk of glazed systems in some detail, and identifies key British, European and CWCT standards and guides relevant to those issues. The course has a significant engineering and physics content. Target audience: This course is intended for those with an interest in understanding thermal and condensation performance of glazed facades, and those who wish to specify thermal performance at an advanced level. This course is focused on the thermal and condensation of glazed systems. If you are more interested in the thermal and condensation performance of built-up walls, we recommend attending the built-up walls thermal course (C107). Learning objectives: Overview of building regulations requirements How heat moves through a wall Understand how window and curtain wall U-values are calculated, and factors affecting performance Understand how glazing U-values are calculated, and factors affecting performance Fundamentals of condensation Assessment: Assessment will be via a series of multiple-choice questions following the course, The assessment is timed and must be passed in order to receive a CPD certificate for the course, If the assessment is failed, one re-take will be permitted. Prerequisites: None, although C201 Introduction to contemporary cladding and façade systems is recommended. Course availability:  16 September - 13 October 2024 Lecture time: 1/2 day Price:  Member price Non-Member price £90 + VAT £180 + VAT

Outline: This course is intended to provide an introduction to the methods of test (both laboratory-based and on-site) that are used to assess primary performance and installation requirements of different kinds of cladding and glazing system used on modern buildings, and to identify key British, European and CWCT standards and guides relevant to those tests. NOTE: The material for this course is based on previous MTCP and CWDC courses. Target audience: This course is aimed at those who require, specify or witness testing of modern façade systems, as well as those whose products or installations are likely to require testing. Learning objectives: Understand why testing may be carried and what tests are available, Understand how built-up walls and glazed systems are tested for weathertightness in the laboratory, Understand how built-up walls and glazed systems are tested for weathertightness in on site, Appreciate the importance of appropriate test samples, Appreciate the importance of whole building air leakage testing. Assessment: Assessment will be via a series of multiple-choice questions following the course, The assessment is timed and must be passed in order to receive a CPD certificate for the course, If the assessment is failed, one re-take will be permitted. Prerequisites: None, although C201 Introduction to contemporary cladding and façade systems is recommended. Course availability:  23 September - 20 October 2024 Lecture time: 1/2 day Price:  Member price Non-Member price £90 + VAT £180 + VAT

Advanced Professional Certificate Courses These are short online certificate courses of a more advanced nature designed to help you develop professionally and achieve your career goals, while you earn a professional certificate which qualifies you for the appropriate continuous professional development (CPD). Advanced Professional Certificate in Strategic Financial Management Advanced Professional Certificate in Strategic Financial Management aims to enable the learner to strategically manage the finances of an organization by learning key concepts and skills in financial statement analysis, Identifying and evaluating sources of finance, cost analysis and control, analysis and preparation of financial budgets while using the relevant accounting practices for the strategic success of the organization. The learner will be able to interpret, analyze and develop financial statements, gather useful financial information and control the costs of business operations with a detailed understanding of different types of financial statements, their structure, purpose and underlying concept and the latest techniques and methods employed in Cash flow controls. The learner will also be able to evaluate and appraise different investment options. Learning Outcomes After the successful completion of the certificate, the student will be able to learn: The introduction, objectives and features of cost accounting. Difference between cost accounting and financial accounting. Various tools of cost accounting. Understanding the concept and Types of Costing Systems The various strategies of pricing policy. Financial performance and financial performance measures and analysis. Understanding the nature and utility of different financial ratios. Introduction to the Budgeting. To learn about vital roles in budget preparation. Concept, types and different approches to Budgeting. Study the various classification of sources of funds. Different concepts, motives and analysis of investment. The concept of working capital management. Accreditation All MSBM courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies. Please refer to MSBM accreditation in about us for more details. Entry Requirements There are no strict entry requirements for this course. Work experience will be added advantage to understanding the content of the course. The certificate is designed to enhance the knowledge of the learner in the field. This certificate is for everyone eager to know more and gets updated on current ideas in their respective field. We recommend this certificate for the following audience. CEO, CFO, Director, Manager, Supervisor Finance Manager Investment Manager General Manager Accountants Line and functional Managers

Advanced Professional Certificate Courses These are short online certificate courses of a more advanced nature designed to help you develop professionally and achieve your career goals, while you earn a professional certificate which qualifies you for the appropriate continuous professional development (CPD). Advanced Professional Certificate in Strategic Leadership The Advanced Professional Certificate in Strategic Leadership aims to chalk out the role played by the senior leadership in shaping the future of an organization so that learner can be trained as a successful leader of the future. The course outlines strategies to be implemented to develop leadership that envision the company strategic direction by understanding the dynamics of team building, the concept of bringing people together to work on shared goals and successfully achieve team results. The learner will learn the strategic visionary direction and its roots in exceptional leadership qualities that create organizational culture and values for an inclusive environment of motivation, achievement and success. Learning Outcomes After the successful completion of the certificate, the student will be able to learn: What truly is the meaning and importance of leadership How to evaluate the role of leaders in strategic direction Ten theories of leadership Leadership stages and the strategies implemented in each stage The relationships between leaders of workgroups, and leaders of the organization. The influence of leadership on groups and teams. Evaluate the characteristics of an effective workgroup and team. Role of leadership in the strategic management process The relevance of internal and external environment Importance of a vision and mission statement Relationship between corporate objectives and strategies Importance of strategy evaluation 5-step process to crisis risk assessment 3 phases of the change process Major reasons for resisting change People and task-oriented techniques for overcoming resistance to change Explore the exercise of leadership power and influence. Review the importance of ethics, values and corporate social responsibilities to an organization's value. Ethical framework for leadership guidance Evaluate leadership and sustainability concepts and trends. Accreditation All MSBM courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies. Please refer to MSBM accreditation in about us for more details. Entry Requirements There are no strict entry requirements for this course. Work experience will be added advantage to understanding the content of the course. The certificate is designed to enhance the knowledge of the learner in the field. This certificate is for everyone eager to know more and gets updated on current ideas in their respective field. We recommend this certificate for the following audience. CEO, Director, Manager, Supervisor Corporate Leader Team Leader Social Leader Business Leaders Leadership Academic HR Manager Change Leader, Change Agent Project Manager Key Human Resources Roles

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This course is for candidates who have completed their Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment course and want to prepare for the touch screen test. The course reviews the key learning objectives of the Level 1 course and concludes with a 50 question test that has been produced in the style of the touch screen test.