Newcastle University exists for the public benefit to advance education, learning and research. We aim to work collaboratively with our many external partners to shape brighter futures, grow the economy, champion social justice, and provide high-quality education, training and research in engineering and advanced manufacturing.
Develop the knowledge you need to succeed in a competitive market with Newcastle University’s professional development courses in engineering.
Asphalt Materials and Pavements
Monday 7 – Friday 11 September, £1,800
This highly-regarded in-person course provides an overview of the asphalt pavement industry, and is suitable for Highways-related operatives, technicians, engineers, managers, senior professional engineers, and those wanting to extend their knowledge of asphalt materials. It explores:
- constituent materials
- mix composition, and design
- quality assurance
- elements of pavement design
- recent changes in design procedures from empirical to analytical methods
- how we use these techniques to meet more specialised criteria
- the assessment of and design for maintenance of pavements, including reinstatement work.
This course is endorsed by Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation.
Discrete Element Method (DEM): Theory and hands-on practice
Wednesday 9 & Thursday 10 September, £800.00
The Discrete Element Method (DEM) is the primary modelling approach to enable prediction of how particles behave in a certain processing situation. Studying the DEM can provide valuable insights to enable manufacturers to make informed decisions about process and formulation optimisation.
Divided into one, or two, days of face-to-face learning, this course explores:
- theory and practical considerations of DEM and fundamental governing principles
- models to account for elasticity, plasticity and cohesion
- calibrating particle properties
- utilisation of AI and machine learning
- hands-on training and practice on Simcenter EDEM
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Digital Control Systems
This short course provides learners with a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of digital control theory and the theoretical and practical principles for design. Learners will consolidate their knowledge through several case studies, simulations, and problem-based learning exercises. This course explores:
- how to apply continuous to discrete domain transformation methods
- designing and appraising common digital control methods (including PID and lead/lag)
- testing and analytically comparing a range of digital control solutions
- designing and evaluating parameter estimation methods
- how to create simulation models for complex digital controller design
An Introduction to Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD)
This online CPD course offers a broad overview of Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD) technology and its application. Designed for delegates who are new to PEMD technology or have limited engineering background, this course explores:
- the electrification agenda and its importance to society.
- Power Electronics, Machines and Drives as a key electrification-enabling technology
- identifying and analysing a range of PEMD devices and systems
- recognising the application of PEMD devices and systems in key sectors, including transport, renewable energy systems, industrial manufacturing, and consumer devices.
- state-of-the-art and future trends
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Digital Twinning for PEMD
This CPD course provides a baseline for business competency in digital twin skills for PEMD (Power Electronics Machine and Drives) applications. Created for junior/design engineers, senior engineers, sustainability leads, those in roles that influence technical decision-making, it aims to develop awareness, knowledge, knowhow. and increased confidence to design solutions using digital twins.
This course explores:
- the basics of digital twins, digital twins platform and ecosystem
- digital twins in PEMD, the corresponding business values, and risks
- future trends of digital twins
- how to appraise a digital twin approach and lead or enable sustainable transformation.
- how to see digital twins as solutions to drive efficiencies and increase productivity
- data management basis for digital twins
- best practice examples
- assessing performance using real-world case studies
Explore all our Engineering CPD courses
For further information or to book your place email cpd@ncl.ac.uk.
