Meeting Energy Management Targets through Training

Wednesday, 15th February, 2012: The British University in Dubai and the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) together, bring the Certified Energy Manager (CEM) training to the UAE for the first time.  

CEM is an International Training Programme owned by Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) based out of USA. AEE is a network of professional association from Energy Sector with 15,000 members from 84 countries and has 72 local chapters all over USA and abroad. The CEM training course is designed to help professionals working in the energy sector and energy management organisations to gain knowledge on energy topics such as energy codes and standards, indoor air quality, energy accounting, energy economics, energy audits, energy instrumentation and energy management.

The training course will be held from 29th April to 2nd May 2012 at The British University in Dubai campus, Block 11 at the Dubai International Academic City. The AEE believes CEM credentials will help individuals progress their careers in the energy sector or with Energy Management organizations as the qualification is well recognized and valued by potential employers. This certification demonstrates that the individual has an in-depth knowledge of the laws, standards, common practices and concerns associated with Energy Management".

Prof Abdullah Alshamsi, Vice-Chancellor of The British University in Dubai said "Oil & Gas and construction are key economic sectors for the UAE and we are happy to collaborate with AEE to offer a programme to meet the training needs of these sectors.CEM is an internationally recognized certification specifically designed for engineers and architects working in the area of energy engineering or energy management." Prof Bassam Abu Hijleh, Dean of Faculty of Engineering & IT and also Atkins professor at BUiD said "Energy Management is an important aspect of maintaining a sustainable environment. By training Energy professionals in best practice, AEE and BUiD are working towards bringing these  professionals on par with their counterparts in the United States and abroad."

The entry requirements for the AEE's CEM training are that all CEM candidates must attend one of AEE's preparatory CEM training seminars, and complete and pass a four-hour written open-book exam, proctored.CEM credentials are recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy, the Office of Federal Energy Management Programs (FEMP), and the U.S. Agency for International Development, as well as by numerous state energy offices, major utilities, corporations and energy service companies.

The last date for early bird registration is 28th February 2012, for more details visit our website on www.buid.ac.ae.

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About The British University in Dubai
The British University in Dubai (BUiD) is the Middle East's leading research-based postgraduate university, facilitating world-class education, training and research. It provides an important and growing community and resource for young professionals, leading academic, corporate managers and aspiring leaders of all description.

BUiD, a truly local university, is accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and internationally recognised for its top quality education, which is on par with British standards thanks to its association with UK-based universities including the University of Edinburgh, the University of Birmingham, the University of Manchester, Cardiff University, and King's College London.

BUiD offers full and part-time research based Masters Degree programmes; the regions first accredited Doctorate in Education. The Masters programmes are: Education, Finance and Banking, Human Resource Management, Informatics (Knowledge and Data Management), IT Management, Project Management, Systems Engineering, Construction Law and Dispute Resolution, Sustainable Design of the Built Environment and Intelligent Building Design and Automation.

The non-profit university has attracted academic experts to develop regionally tailored programmes, in which they extend and challenge the boundaries of knowledge, understanding and research.

BUiD works in collaboration with leading organization and institutions including Atkins, Emirates Green Council Building, KHDA, Ministry of Education, Dubai Human Resource Forum, Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industries (ADCCI) and CIOB among others, to encourage professional development across the UAE's public and private sectors.

The founders of the University are the Al Maktoum Foundation, the Dubai Development and Investment Authority, Rolls-Royce, the British Business Group and the National Bank of Dubai. The University is governed by a Council under the chairmanship of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum.

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