Sustainable Engineering Principles (Online)

Program Overview

This 12-week online certificate course explores the fundamentals of sustainable engineering, including the properties of engineering materials and their suitability for various applications. Designed for individuals with diverse backgrounds, it offers personalized support, regular feedback, and flexible learning options. The program enhances career prospects and provides a foundation for further study in engineering.

Program Outline

Sustainable Engineering Principles (Online) University Certificate in Professional Development

Degree Overview:

This 12-week online course explores the fundamentals of sustainability and its importance in engineering applications. Participants will delve into the properties of engineering materials, uncovering the relationships between processing, structure, properties, and performance. This understanding will equip them to analyze the suitability of various materials for specific engineering applications. The course is designed for individuals with diverse backgrounds and objectives:

• School or further education college leavers seeking to explore a subject before committing to a full degree
• Unemployed individuals seeking to develop skills for improved employability
• Teachers aiming to refresh their knowledge or learn new skills
• Working professionals seeking to enhance their performance through new knowledge and skills
• Individuals returning to education after a break
• Students in higher education wanting to supplement their skillset

Outline:

• Weeks 1-10:
• Each week:
• One-hour recorded online lecture
• Two-hour online classes (Wednesdays 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
• Two-hour online classes (Thursdays 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm)
• Weeks 11-12:
• Each week:
• Two-hour synchronous online classes (Thursdays 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm)

Content:

• Importance of sustainability and its fundamentals in engineering
• Properties of engineering materials (four basic categories)
• Relationships between processing, structure, properties, and performance of materials
• Factors influencing the suitability of materials for various engineering applications

Learning:

• Personalized support plan development
• Regular feedback on assessment tasks
• Approximately 400 learning hours over 12 weeks

Assessment:

• Subject knowledge assessment
• Critical thinking assessment
• Skills acquisition assessment
• Coursework and assessments

Teaching:

• Recorded online lectures
• Live online classes (Wednesdays and Thursdays)
• Support from tutors throughout the course
• Live activity feed for course updates
• Student profile creation
• Collaboration with other students
• Online discussion forums

Careers:

• Develop skills sought after by employers
• Enhance career prospects
• Opportunity to transfer eligible credits to a degree program

Other:

• Government funding available
• Bridging courses offered to develop necessary knowledge
• Delivered through Brightspace Learning Environment
• Accessible on smartphones, tablets, and computers
• Flexible learning schedule
• Easy to use and navigate
• Progress bar for tracking achievements
• Supportive learning environment with quick start-up assistance
• Live activity feed for course updates
• Student profile creation
• Collaboration with other students
• Online discussion forums

Note:

The cost of the program is £1,500 for UK applicants and international applicants. This program provides a comprehensive foundation in nachhaltige Technik and its practical applications, preparing participants for success in various engineering fields.