Energy & You: Reduce Your Use

Learn how to reduce your energy consumption both at home and at work and help protect our environment.

Energy & You: Reduce Your Use

Course details

Course duration:

90 minutes

Assessment & awards:

Certificate of completion from the SEAI (Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland).

Method of Study

Online, part-time 

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New users will need to create a free account and fill in a short form on FETCH, Ireland's Further Education and Training Hub.

This course accepts continuous enrolments, so once registered, you can begin learning immediately.

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Course Description

By taking this online course, developed by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), you can learn how to make small changes that can permanently reduce your energy costs and also reduce your impact on the environment. 

Upon completion of this course you will be able to:

  • Understand current concerns relating to energy use and climate change
  • Better understand your energy bills
  • Use energy more efficiently both at home and at work
  • Understand the benefits of eco-driving

 

 

 

 

How it Works

Who can take this course?

This course is available to all adults over the age of 18 resident in the Republic of Ireland.

How do I sign up?

You can sign up for this course by visiting FETCH, Irelands Further Education and Training Hub. You will have to register for an account before you can begin the course.

Who is the provider for this course?

The provider for this course is Cenit College, and your learning will be delivered through the eCollege online learning environment. When you complete your application you will receive an email with your access details, and when you log into the platform you will see details of how to contact your course tutor. You can contact your course tutor at any time, or reach out to Cenit College directly at enquiries@cenitcollege.ie 

Does the course have prerequisites? 

This course has no prior knowledge requirements and is suitable for anyone wishing to begin their sustainability journey.

Does this course have tutor support?

No, this is a short course and does not require tutor support. If you have any questions about the course, you can of course get in touch with eCollege.

What is the exam like for this course?

This course does not have a formal exam, however you must successfully complete the course content and end of unit quizzes in order to be awarded a certificate of completion.

Do I need specific hardware or software?

You will require access to a PC or laptop running a supported version of Microsoft Windows (the most recent version is Windows 11) or MacOS (the most recent version is Sonoma). You can also access this course from your mobile device.

No specific software is required for this course.