The Facilities Management course leads to the ILM Level 3 Certificate in Facilities Management. The course aims to give learners who have limited experience in Facilities Management or learners seeking a career change to Facilities Management the foundation for their formal development in a Facilities Management role. The qualification does this by developing broad leadership and management skills and specific facilities management skills.

The Facilities Management certificate course is aimed at Facilities Managers with existing supervisory experience seeking to learn of the more strategic and specialized functions in the Facilities Management environment.

Achievement of the BIFM Level 5 Diploma in Facilities Management reflects the ability of the ability of the Facilities Manager to identify and use relevant understanding, methods and skills to address complex problems.  This course aims to deliver to the learner an understanding of difficult perspectives, diverse approaches and an independent school of thought when proposing a course of action in the Facilities Management context.  Live case studies delivered by senior industry practitioners give a real insight into the varied  world of Facilities Management.

Discount of €202 when enrolling on both the Certificate and Diploma courses. Usual price €5184

The Retrofitting Buildings for Energy Efficiency course is designed to make the learner aware of the growing environmental issues in the building industry. This course provides both theoretical and practical training for Energy Efficiency. The environmental impact of buildings will be assessed including passive design, Building Energy Rating (BER) of dwellings, sustainable energy and sustainable green solutions.

There are a wide range of issues currently facing organisations in the whole area of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). These include: process and best practice, practical requirements, the legislative framework and cost benefit analysis among others.

This one day Health and Safety Legislation course has been designed to suit any professional in any industry. Health and Safety Legislation and compliance with same is an essential element of Facility Operations and Facility Management. The background to Health & Safety Legislation in Ireland and compliance with the law within a facility will be explored in this course.

The Waste Management course is targeted at Waste team leaders who are trained in a discipline other than waste management such as engineers, facilities managers and operations managers. At the end of this course each learner will be able to confidently undertake waste management activities for their department or organisation.

Since it's inception in 1981, the Certified Energy Manager (CEM®) credential has become widely accepted and used as a measure of professional accomplishment within the energy management field. The Certified Energy Manager (CEM®) Qualification is awarded by the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), a nonprofit making professional society of 15.000 members in 84 countries with their head quarters in the USA.

In 2006 the Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) certificate was developed and added to the broad portfolio of professional certifications offered by the Association of Energy Engineers. Rising energy costs and inefficiency in plants and buildings is continually driving the need for trained and experienced energy auditors. The CEA certification is one that identifies professionals as having the required knowledge and experience needed to succeed in the growing field of energy auditing.

The Certificate in Energy Management course is designed to provide a basic understanding of energy management techniques and the use of practical tools to manage energy more efficiently and demonstrate actual savings in cost and kilowatt hours.

The one day EIA Practice course for Quarry Development Applications involves a review of best practice for EIA associated with extractive development applications, with reference to the going Section 261A/S177 processes.

The Energy Policy Diploma Course is designed to provide in depth and practical knowledge of the current status of Energy Policy development worldwide and the interaction with and impact of other policies, strategies and regulation on the Irish Energy sector.

Using ISO 50001 as the model, the trainers will guide delegates through the process of establishing an energy management system using a combination of instruction and workshops. Learners will be tasked with various learning exercises so that the course is interactive and not passive.

The Energy Policy overview course is suitable for any professional seeking an overview of energy policy in Ireland and has been introduced as a direct result of industry consultation and interest. It will cover many aspects of the Energy Policy diploma course but in less detail. It will be delivered by one energy policy expert with no guest or international lecturers.

The Environmental Legislation course is designed to provide a basic understanding of Environmental Legislation to enable participants to take advantage of the opportunities presented in the growing energy management sector. It is designed for anyone wishing to acquire a basic understanding of the environmental legislation in Ireland.

The Environmental Regulation in Practice course aims to introduce students to the legislative framework which governs environmental protection together with legal aspects of health, hygiene and safety. Environmental law (ranging from international treaty obligation to local by laws) can be very different in theory from the practice. It is therefore important not only to know the current law but also to understand where it comes from, how it is interpreted by the regulated and applied by the regulators. With such knowledge, scientists, engineers and managers may all appreciate their legal obligations and liabilities and contribute more effectively to the implementation of environmental policy and legislation within the context of Sustainable Development.

Water Law is a primary means by which water policy objectives can be achieved. It is important for those involved with any aspect of the water sector to be aware of and understand the prevailing legislation. It is equally important to also understand how and why it developed and whether it is having the desired impact. The legislation relating to water is diverse, complex and sometimes uncoordinated. This unit will explain not only the law in theory but also the law in practice.

The Retrofitting Buildings for Energy Efficiency course is designed to make the learner aware of the growing environmental issues in the building industry. It is a one day intensive workshop which gives an overview of the theoretical and practical training for Energy Efficiency.

The Fire Legislation course is designed to equip students with the background information relating to fire safety design, fire precautions in buildings and the principles behind fire safety strategies.

In line with our successful EIA programme Portobello Institute will deliver a 1 day seminar on EIA Practice for Quarry Development Applications on 22nd August in the Clarion Hotel, Liffey Valley.

Portobello Institute has been successfully delivering an Environmental Impact Assessment programme with credibile results for the past two years.  In line with this course the Institute will deliver a 1 Day workshop on EIA Practice for Quarry Development Applications on 22nd August.