Other Courses

The Online Steel Training Course focuses on using Autodesk Advance Steel to create and detail 3D steel structures. Participants will learn key functionalities, tools, commands, and workflows by constructing a steel structure from scratch. The course covers creating beams, columns, plates, connection elements, lists, and drawings. Topics include Advance Steel basics, viewing tools, beams, plates, connection elements, lists, and drawings. The course spans 2 days and costs £395 + Vat.

The Online AI in Construction Training Course explores how emerging technologies like AI, BIM, and Digital Twins are transforming the building and construction industry. Participants will learn about Industry 4.0 and its impact on construction practices, including the use of advanced digital technologies. The course is designed for Engineers, Operations Managers, Applied Scientists, and Technologists interested in leveraging digital transformation to enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability in construction. The program spans two days and covers topics such as AI, VR, smart buildings, and energy management systems.

Online Maintenance of Ship Structures Training provides an introduction to practical issues in repairing and maintaining ocean-going ships, bridging the gap between academic studies and real-world challenges. The course covers types of damages, surveys, repairs, maintenance planning, and software use. Suitable for shipyard project managers, marine superintendents, surveyors, engineers, and students interested in ship operations. Led by Dr. Piero Caridis, the training spans two days and includes lectures on corrosion, fatigue, buckling, fracture, surveys, maintenance, and repair planning.

The Structural Appraisal Training Course for Environmental Health Enforcement Officers is a technical course designed for housing professionals who inspect properties. The course covers identifying safe and dangerous structures, typical defects, damp issues, and procurement of remedial works. Participants will learn to recognize building failures, defects, and causes of damp, and understand when to seek professional advice. The course also covers relevant regulations and statutes. Entry criteria include junior to senior housing sector experience, and the course duration is 1 day.

The Online Onshore Wind Turbine Training Course focuses on the design aspects of onshore wind turbine structures and foundations. It covers topics such as structural design, load modeling, geotechnical aspects, and foundation types. The course is designed for Engineers, Operations managers, Fabricators, Applied Scientists, and Technologists interested in wind energy. Expert trainers provide lectures on various aspects of wind turbine design and manufacturing. The course spans two days and aims to equip participants with the knowledge needed for designing efficient onshore wind turbine structures.

The OpenFAST Offshore Wind Turbine Training course aims to provide engineers and scientists with the skills to design and analyze offshore wind turbines using the OpenFAST tool. Led by Dr. Yang Yang, the course covers topics such as modeling wind turbines, environmental conditions, and case studies on monopile and floating wind turbines. The training program is suitable for professionals involved in offshore wind turbine structures and offers a balance of theory and practice.

The Online Concrete Training Course is a comprehensive one-day program that covers various aspects of concrete technology. The course aims to enhance participants' knowledge and understanding of concrete properties, design, batching plant operations, transportation, reinforcement, formwork, and site considerations. Through interactive sessions and assessments, attendees will learn about constituent materials, codes and standards, compaction methods, curing techniques, and more. The course includes pre-course and confirmation tests to evaluate knowledge improvement.

The Online FAST Program Training Course focuses on utilizing the OpenFAST wind turbine simulation tool to analyze wind turbine configurations, including onshore and offshore structures. The course is designed for engineers and scientists involved in the design and analysis of offshore floating wind turbine structures, offering a balance of theory and practice. The program covers topics such as wind modeling, aerodynamic and structural modeling, and simulation of fixed-bottom and floating offshore wind turbines. Dr. Yang Yang, an expert in offshore wind turbines, leads the course.