Learning Outcomes

Externalities and Coase Theorem

Financing of Energy Projects

Energy Project and Interest Rates

Energy Projects Financing - Tutorial

Lesson Summary

In this module, you will be introduced to the basic concepts and calculations of energy project financing with explanations of debt and equity, interest rate, risks and return. You will learn step by step, how to calculate debt and equity via a case study. This case study will go through some calculations and teach you how to configure them.

Course assessment

This free online course takes you through the risks, returns and financial calculations involved in energy projects.

Financing Energy Projects

This free online course explains the calculations needed to finance energy projects. We introduce you to the concepts of positive and negative externalities, which involve external funders. We lay out the risks and returns on investments, the financing available for green projects and more. These ideas can help you master project management and make the critical decisions that keep energy projects afloat and running smoothly.

This free online course in basic project finance introduces you to the concepts of risk, return and debt-equity in the context of energy projects. Energy projects are capital-intensive and require a high level of investment. Like any such undertaking, such projects also face uncertainty in dynamic political, economic, ecological, technological, socio-cultural or legal environments. It is thus imperative to understand how to assess risks and calculate the return on investment. This course explains positive and negative externalities associated with the production or consumption of any product or service. Externalities arise when an economic actor does not receive or ‘face’ the ‘correct’ price (or the marginal social cost) for a specific action. This is caused by factors beyond the control of any actor. Ronald Coase challenged the prevailing economic reasoning on externality in his 1960 paper ‘The Problem of Social Cost’ and we unpack his theorem that addresses social cost and externality. We also analyze the calculations behind private marginal cost and marginal external cost and probe the ethical issues surrounding property rights. 
The course breaks down the challenge of seeking investment and financing a large energy project. Basic project finance entails calculation of return on investment and assessing various risks and you have to know how to evaluate the trade-offs between risk and return. There might be a credit risk when you have no guarantee whether the individual or company will return your money once they receive revenue. There could be commercial risk where a technology might become obsolete. This course illustrates these risks with relevant examples and cases. We then move on to the environmental problems faced by certain projects, operational maintenance requirements and some available financing instruments. We examine different kinds of financing offered for green energy. This means exploring the kind of investments required to reduce CO2 emissions and mitigate climate change as we investigate the sources and nature of available funding. 
When financing a project or a business, the measurable expense of obtaining capital is called 'cost'. The interest that the business pays on the debt is the cost of debt. When the cost of capital refers to the claim on earnings offered to the shareholders on the basis of their ownership stake in the business, it is known as ‘equity’. Debt financing is usually obtained at a lower effective cost if the project is implemented successfully. We explain how much debt and equity should be taken on and demonstrate how to configure it in your calculations. We provide a step-by-step explanation of the calculation for loan repayments and the duration of the loan, its tenure and the capital recovery factor. We conclude with the detailed calculations of energy project financing, the overnight cost and the internal rate of return. Financial literacy is useful for all mid to senior level professionals who are expected to make key decisions. Understanding the key concepts of project finance may open up new career paths for those with technical knowledge. This course suits anyone looking to expand their project management portfolio and has an interest in green energy and its crucial role in protecting the planet.

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Aims & Objectives of ISO/IEC 17025:2017

Accrediting to ISO/IEC 17025:2017

Main Sections of ISO/IEC 17025:2017

This module presents the fundamental aspects of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 along with its aims and objectives. The module also explains different forms of standardized verbs used throughout the standard. Moreover, you will also learn the benefits of accrediting to ISO/IEC 17025. Lastly, an overview of the section's standard is also given.

General and Structural Guidelines for Laboratories

Resource Requirements for Testing Laboratories

Contracts, Validation, Sampling & Handling

Technical Records, Uncertainty, Results Validity, & Reports

In this module, you will encounter the essential requirements given in clauses 4, 5, 6, and 7 of ISO/IEC 17025;2017. However, the explanation of Clause 7 is provided till sub-clause - 7.8. Through this module, you will learn about the general, structural, resource, and process requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2017.

Information Management, Complaints & Nonconformities (NCs)

Management System Requirements

Taking Corrective Actions

In this module, you will see discussions on ISO/IEC 17025:2017 beginning from sub clause 7.9 that puts forward the complaint requirements put forth by the standard. Furthermore, it presents the standard's requirements regarding management systems. Moreover, it also contains necessary measures to be taken for corrective actions.

ISO/IEC 17025:2017 - Laboratory Management System- Course Assessment

Learn about laboratory management systems laid out by the ISO 17025 international standard in this free online course.

ISO/IEC 17025:2017 - Laboratory Management Systems

This short course is designed for individuals and laboratories looking forward to their standardisation. We explain management standards defined by the ‘ISO/IEC 17025 general requirements for testing and calibration laboratories competence’ devised by ISO. This comprehensive course explains all the basic and essential requirements of the standard. It also provides a simplified clause-by-clause explanation of its four main sections.

Fundamentals of Pest Control

Pest Identification and Assessment

Non-Chemical Pest Control Methods

Chemical Pest Control Methods

This module will teach you the fundamentals of pest control, types of pests and their impact, pest life cycles and behavior, factors influencing pest infestations, pest identification and assessment, non-chemical pest control methods, genetic control and sterile insect, chemical pest control methods, and integrated pest management (IPM) approach.

Monitoring and Prevention

Sustainable Pest Management

Urban and Structural Pest Control

Topics you will learn in this module include but are not limited to pest monitoring techniques, preventive measures and exclusion strategies, ecological impact of pesticides, selective pesticide use and resistance management, organic and biodynamic pest management, pest management in residential areas, and commercial and industrial pest control.

Pest Control and Management - Assessment

This free online course teaches you how to use chemical and non-chemical pest control techniques to manage infestations.

Pest Control and Management

Pests make environments unhygienic and are a major cause of diseases, some of which may be lethal and difficult or expensive to cure. Effective pest management and control are necessary to keep a living and working environment free from health hazards. This course provides the knowledge and skills required to establish and maintain a successful pest control management programme and describes various pests, their life cycles and their behaviour.

Foundations of Construction Safety Management

Safety Management for Hazardous Environments

High-risk Site Activities and Demolition Safety

This module covers risk identification and mitigation in construction work and how to evaluate and manage risk in compliance with CDM regulations. You'll also learn how behaviour affects safety on construction sites, including safety measures for scaffolding, excavation, demolition and more.

Course Assessment - Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)

Learn how to manage safety on construction sites in accordance with UK legal provisions in this free online course.

Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)

Construction workers are often vulnerable to injuries and hazards so ensuring safety is maintained consistently is crucial for both site managers and workers. This course covers the essential knowledge needed for maintaining safety on construction sites. You'll learn to identify and assess risks while adhering to UK industry regulations. In addition, we'll discuss safety measures to take during erecting scaffolding, excavations and demolitions.

Introduction to Hot Work

Classification of Hot Work Areas

Roles and Responsibilities

Hot Work Permit

Hot Work Risk Assessment

Essential Safety Precautions

This module will familiarize you with hot work processes, including their potential hazards and safety precautions. You'll learn how to assess the risks associated with hot work and determine appropriate control measures. You'll also understand the hot work permit system and the roles & responsibilities of those involved in the permitting process.

Hot Work Safety - Course Assessment

Learn how to manage the hazards associated with hot work processes in this free online health and safety course.

Hot Work Safety

This hot work safety training equips you with the essential knowledge to recognize and mitigate hot work hazards. You'll understand the hot work risk assessment process and hierarchy of controls for effectively reducing risks. The course explains the hot work permit system along with the roles and responsibilities of those involved in the permitting process. You'll also gain a clear understanding of hot work permitted and prohibited areas.

Introduction to Traffic Marshalling

Traffic Management

Temporary Traffic Control

Traffic Risk Assessment

Vehicle Signaling

Reversing Vehicles

Health and Safety

In this module, we will look at the fundamental objectives of traffic marshalling and the general duties of a traffic marshal. A traffic marshal's responsibilities when controlling traffic on a highway or construction areas shall be examined. Assessing risks along with health and safety concerns of traffic near construction areas will be assessed.

Construction Safety: Traffic Marshalling - Course assessment

Train as a traffic marshal or bankman who provides traffic management on construction sites in this free online course.

Construction Safety: Traffic Marshalling

This course takes an in-depth look at the role of traffic marshals on construction sites. Traffic management is important to maintaining health and safety as the presence of heavy machinery and large vehicles creates a need for the efficient direction of traffic. Traffic management in such a busy area faces hazards and safety risks, which we identify in this course. Sign up to train as a traffic marshal or bankman and add a skill to your CV.

Introduction to the AS Standards

Organization's Context and Leadership

QMS Planning and Support

This module introduces students to the AS standards for suppliers of the aviation industry. It explains the importance of regulations in the aerospace industry and navigates them through the journey of different AS standards. It also explains the requirements of Clauses 4, 5, 6, and 7 of this standard.

Organizational Operations

Operations and Evaluation

Organizational Improvement

This module explains the requirements of Clauses 8, 9, and 10 of AS9100D. These requirements are regarding organizational operations, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the organizational operations.

AS9100D Quality Management System (QMS) for Aerospace Industry - Course Assessment

Learn the requirements of AS9100D for the developers and suppliers of components for the aerospace & defense industries.

AS9100D Quality Management System (QMS) for Aerospace Industry

This course explains different clauses and their various requirements for the organizations that develop, design, or supply parts, components, and assemblies concerned with the aerospace and defense industries. After enrolling, the students will be able to navigate the differences between the different versions of the AS standards. Moreover, they will also get a simple and straightforward explanation of this standard's requirements.

Introduction to Hazardous Materials Handling - Learning Outcomes

Understanding Hazardous Materials

Legal and Regulatory Compliance

Importance of Hazard Communication

Risk Assessment and Management

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Hazardous Materials Handling

Introduction to Hazardous Materials Handling - Lesson Summary

In this module, participants will have a solid foundation in understanding hazardous materials, legal and regulatory compliance, hazard communication, risk assessment, and the proper use of personal protective equipment. This knowledge is essential for creating a safe and compliant working environment in industries dealing with hazardous materials.

Hazardous Materials Storage and Transportation - Learning Outcomes

Proper Storage Practices for Hazardous Materials

Managing Segregation and Compatibility of Hazardous Materials

Emergency Preparedness for Hazardous Materials Storage

Transportation Regulations

Handling Hazardous Materials in Transit

Emergency Response Planning

Case Studies and Lessons Learned

Hazardous Materials Storage and Transportation - Lessons Summary

This module covers storing hazardous materials, segregation and compatibility, and developing emergency response plans. Learn DOT regulations, proper labelling, packaging, and security measures for transportation, best practices for loading/unloading and case studies.

Advanced Hazardous Materials Handling Techniques - Learning Outcomes

Decontamination Procedures

Confined Space Entry Protocols

Managing Hazardous Waste

Best Practices for Chemical Spill Response

Continuous Improvement in Hazardous Materials Handling

Advanced Hazardous Materials Handling Techniques - Lesson Summary

This module covers decontamination techniques to ensure health, safety, and regulatory compliance. Learn to manage decontamination zones, handle confined space hazards, and apply physical, chemical, thermal, and radiological decontamination. Develop skills in PPE selection, emergency response planning, and environmental protection.

Hazardous Materials Handling Mastery - Course Assessment

Gain expertise, ensure safety, and excel in hazardous materials handling with this comprehensive free online course.

Hazardous Materials Safety Specialist

This course covers the classification, legal compliance, and risk assessment of hazardous materials. It delves into communication standards, PPE usage, and storage guidelines. Transportation regulations and emergency response planning are also covered. Advanced techniques include decontamination, confined space entry, hazardous waste management, chemical spill response, and continuous improvement through safety audits and case studies.