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Last Day to Enroll is January 29, 2010 WEEK 1 - Introduction to Geothermal Systems Assignments should be completed by February 5, 2010 Very few people know what geothermal heat pumps are and how they work. This week we lay the groundwork by introducing the most common terms and providing a baseline understanding of the technology. WEEK 1 ASSIGNMENTS - (click here to view)
WEEK 2 - Understanding Geothermal Heat Pump Mechanics Assignments should be completed by February 12, 2010 "How can you use an earth temperature of 50 degrees to head my house to 70 degrees?" This section will help you answer that fundamental question many of your customers and colleagues want to know. Understanding the heat pump itself is critical for communicating why geothermal systems are not magic and why geothermal systems are comfortable and reliable. WEEK 2 ASSIGNMENTS - (click here to view)
WEEK 3 - Deep Dive on Ground Coupling Options: Closed Loop, Open Loop, and Standing Column Assignments should be completed by February 19, 2010 The ground coupling is what makes a geothermal system so efficient - it also adds cost and complexity to the project. Making informed decisions about your ground coupling options can have huge cost and performance implications for both residential and commercial projects. This section helps you understand the pros and cons of each. WEEK 3 ASSIGNMENTS - (click here to view)
WEEK 4 - Big Picture Trends - Get to Know How the GHP Industry Works Assignments should be completed by February 26, 2010 It's not enough to understand the technical side of geothermal heat pumps. To operate in the real world you need to understand how GHP's place in the building industry and get to know the equipment manufacturers, government agencies, and industry associations that drive the market. WEEK 4 ASSIGNMENTS - (click here to view)
WEEK 5 - Designing a Geothermal System Assignments should be completed by March 5, 2010 Proper system design is critical for keeping the initial investment low, and for making sure the system operates as advertised. This is not a black art; there are some relatively simple calculations that geothermal designers make to design reliable systems for residential and commercial buildings. WEEK 5 ASSIGNMENTS - (click here to view)
WEEK 6 - Marketing & Selling Geothermal Systems Assignments should be completed by March 12, 2010 Everyone has a sales component to their job, even if you think you don't. Whether you're marketing or selling GHPs to customers, evaluating someone else's design, or a prospective owner/operator, you need to understand how people think about GHPs and how purchase decisions are made. WEEK 6 ASSIGNMENTS - (click here to view)
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