Global Certificate in Indoor Environmental Quality & Health
-- viewing nowThe Global Certificate in Indoor Environmental Quality & Health is a comprehensive course designed to equip learners with essential skills for improving indoor environments and promoting health. This course is critical in an industry where the demand for experts in indoor environmental quality is rapidly growing due to increased awareness of the health impacts of indoor pollutants.
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• Indoor Air Quality: An overview of the factors affecting indoor air quality, including pollutant sources, ventilation, and filtration. This unit will cover the health effects of poor indoor air quality and strategies for improving it.
• Building Materials and Health: An examination of the potential health effects of building materials, including volatile organic compounds (VOCs), mold, and other contaminants. This unit will also cover material selection strategies for promoting healthier indoor environments.
• Lighting and Human Factors: A discussion of the impact of lighting on human health, productivity, and well-being. This unit will cover lighting design principles, as well as the effects of daylighting and electric lighting on circadian rhythms and sleep quality.
• Thermal Comfort and Energy Efficiency: An exploration of the relationship between thermal comfort, energy efficiency, and indoor environmental quality. This unit will cover HVAC system design, building envelope optimization, and occupant comfort strategies.
• Acoustics and Noise Control: An analysis of the impact of acoustics and noise on indoor environmental quality, including speech privacy, sound masking, and noise reduction strategies. This unit will cover the fundamentals of acoustic design and measurement.
• Water Quality and Plumbing Systems: An examination of the potential health effects of water quality issues in buildings, including legionella and other waterborne pathogens. This unit will cover plumbing system design, maintenance, and monitoring strategies for promoting healthier indoor environments.
• Sustainability and Health: A discussion of the intersection between sustainability and health in building design and operation. This unit will cover green building rating systems, materials selection, and energy-efficient HVAC strategies that promote healthier indoor environments.
• Building Operations and Maintenance: An exploration of the role of building operations and maintenance in promoting indoor environmental quality and health. This unit will cover best practices for cleaning, maintenance, and repair, as well as the importance of training and communication with building occupants.
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Entry Requirements
- Basic understanding of the subject matter
- Proficiency in English language
- Computer and internet access
- Basic computer skills
- Dedication to complete the course
No prior formal qualifications required. Course designed for accessibility.
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This course provides practical knowledge and skills for professional development. It is:
- Not accredited by a recognized body
- Not regulated by an authorized institution
- Complementary to formal qualifications
You'll receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.
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