Description: Students will learn how to research for funding opportunities; analyze the Notice (RFP) to identify all the requirements and limitations to be able to make the best opportunity selection; how to write the different section of the Application Narrative; how to prepare and present a grant budget; how to properly complete a government grant application form, how to include attachments; and how to submit grant applications. Benefit of Certification: Organizations all over the world are seeking competitive grant funding. They all need a Certified International Grant Writer who knows what they are doing to get them to the top of the competitive pile.
Management and Inspection Syllabus
Course Description: This online course provides an overview of the construction, management, and inspection processes. It is designed to give participants a comprehensive understanding of the components involved in successful project delivery. Participants will learn about contract administration, scheduling techniques, cost estimation, and tracking techniques, developing specifications and technical documents, legal and regulatory aspects of construction projects as well as surveying fundamentals. Through this course, participants will develop problem-solving skills related to risk assessment and mitigation while gaining insights into safety compliance requirements in different jurisdictions. Course Objectives: 1) Understand the essential components of project delivery including effective communication with stakeholders 2) Learn how to create accurate estimates for cost control during the planning phases 3) Implement proper scheduling methods for efficient project completion 4) Develop knowledge on how to successfully complete inspections that meet local regulations 5) Demonstrate proficiency in creating safe work environments through hazard identification & control practices
Fiscal Management for Non-profit Organizations Syllabus
Course Description: This online course provides an overview of Fiscal Management for Non-profit Organizations. Through lectures, discussions, and real-world application activities, students will gain a deep knowledge of the basics of nonprofit financial management. By the end of this course, participants should be able to: Learning objectives:- Principles and practices related to non-profit fiscal management
- Importance of good financial decision-making in the context of a non-profit organization
- Cash flow forecasts and balanced budgets as part of sound fiscal operations
- Understanding of budgeting for grants or other sources at various levels
- Financial policies and procedures regarding grant awards or contributions from donors
- Ethical considerations related to fundraising within non-profits
Course Description:
This online course provides an overview of Governance for Non-Profit Organizations. It covers topics including the legal framework and bylaws governing non-profits, board governance strategies and best practices, director responsibilities, fiduciary obligations, fundraising principles, and strategies to sustain operations.
Course Description:
This course is designed to provide an introduction to Accounting for non-profit organizations. It will provide a comprehensive overview of the essential financial concepts, practices, and regulations applicable to the accounting of nonprofits, as well as covering topics such as budgeting, funding sources, and fundraising operations. The goal is to introduce students to the basics of nonprofit accounting while also providing them with valuable real-world experience.
Description: This course provides participants a comprehensive overview of the industry; learn what petroleum is, where it comes from and how it affects all of our lives on a daily basis. Become familiar with the various phases of the Oil and Gas Value Chain – upstream, midstream and downstream – the key industry players, the basics of oil and gas supply, demand, and pricing and the challenges that the industry faces as demand for these important form of energy grows by 50% in the next 25 years.Learning Objectives:- Basic knowledge of the oil & gas lifecycle from reservoir to finished product
- Basic knowledge of the oil & gas industry and the processes and technology involved
- Insight and understanding of the participants work and role in a larger context
Course Description: This online course prepares nonprofit leaders and aspiring leaders to focus on the mission and create innovative programs which impact the community. Learning Objective: Participants will be better able to:- Develop meaningful and innovative programs.
- Develop programs with community impact.
Description: This course provides an introduction to the business of primary energy production. The course will examine the nature of demand and supply in global energy markets, and business considerations for participants in those markets. Students taking this course will be able to identify the distinctive challenges facing enterprises engaged in the development of primary energy resources. The course is intended to provide a broad perspective of the challenges for businesses and policy authorities engaged in diverse but integrated global energy markets.Learning Objectives: students will be able to:- describe the complex nature of global energy policy agendas
- compare and contrast various global energy policies in the context of shifting agendas and politics
- discuss global energy challenges from four distinct perspectives: security; public policy; sustainability; and development
- interpret and judge competing policy approaches towards global energy challenges
- identify and differentiate the role and multifaceted nature of existing actors in global energy governance
- evaluate the existing spectrum of institutional arrangements that aim to govern global energy
Refining & Chemical Processes Syllabus
Course Description: This course is ideal for professionals working in the Oil and Gas industry who want to gain a better understanding of best practices and technologies related to Exploration & Production activities. It is also suitable for those who are preparing to enter the Oil and Gas industry or developing a career in Petroleum Engineering. Refining & Chemical Processes is an online course designed to provide students with an introduction to the concepts and processes of various refining and chemical reactions. This comprehensive class will cover topics such as chemical equations, thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, catalysts and more. Course Objectives: 1. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the fundamental principles involved in refining and chemical processes; 2. Master problem-solving methods used in these areas; 3. Apply theoretical knowledge when solving practical problems; 4. Develop laboratory skills related to refining process experiments; 5. Design innovative solutions that solve refinery or industrial problems related to these disciplines; 6 Understand how environmental regulations affect how businesses operate with respect to processing operations ; 7 Learn effective communication strategies for presenting technical information within a professional environment. Participants will gain an understanding of the complexities associated with refining processes and chemical reactions. This knowledge can then be applied in industrial or research settings to enhance productivity, increase efficiency, and protect the environment.
Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Syllabus
Course Description: This online course on Oil and Gas Exploration and Production will provide students with an understanding of the principles, technology, resources, and management strategies used in hydrocarbon exploration and development. Through lectures, discussions, case studies and hands-on projects, this course will introduce the fundamentals of good planning, drilling operations, production engineering as well as reservoir evaluation methods. The curriculum also covers topics such as petroleum geology/geophysics; petrophysics; natural gas resources; oil refining & transportation. By the end of this course, a student should be able to describe key elements involved in all stages of the exploration process from prospect definition to field facilities design and optimization. Course Objectives: 1) Identify subsurface formations that may contain hydrocarbons 2) Understand how to identify possible drilling sites 3) Evaluate potential productivity levels for exploratory wells 4) Apply foundational elements of reservoir engineering including decline curves analysis 5) Utilize data mining tools to improve decision-making in resource appraisal processes 6) Describe operations-related key concepts such as artificial lift systems & surface processing equipment selection 7) Implement operational regimes for optimal production rates vs cost-effectiveness 8) Apply best practices to ensure safety & environmental regulations compliance 9) Determine the economic viability of developing an oil and gas field. This course is ideal for professionals working in the Oil and Gas industry who want to gain a better understanding of best practices and technologies related to Exploration & Production activities. It is also suitable for those who are preparing to enter the Oil and Gas industry or developing a career in Petroleum Engineering.
