Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Galway-Mayo is now accepting applications for its Certificate in Energy Conservation and Environmental Services programme. The part-time professional development course provides training in critical skills related to energy management, sustainability, and environmental protection.
The 12-week certificate will equip students with expertise on topics like energy auditing, environmental impact assessment, climate change policy, and occupational health and safety. Through a combination of lectures, practical demonstrations, and field study, participants will gain hands-on experience applicable to roles in energy services and environmental management.
Graduates will be well-prepared for careers such as energy technicians, sustainability officers, environmental services coordinators, EHS specialists, facilities managers, energy auditors, and more. The curriculum covers key industry standards, regulations, and best practices to ready students for real-world application.
With strong demand for professionals skilled in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and minimizing environmental impact, this certificate offers timely training tailored to current job market needs. Graduates will gain a competitive edge for work in both private companies and the public sector.
The part-time structure accommodates working professionals looking to reskill or upskill.
ATU Galway-Mayo Offers Certificate in Energy Conservation and Environmental Services
The objectives of the programme are
To address the industry-led demand for regulatory knowledge, experience, and training in the areas of Energy Conservation and Environmental Services
To explore new buildings and buildings other than dwellings, to a building regulation compliance standard
To explore retrofit of existing buildings to a building regulation compliance standard
About ATU
Atlantic Technological University offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Lifelong Learning opportunities for aspiring higher education students. Learning is and will be the core activity of the Institute, bringing students, staff and the region together to share, apply, test and create knowledge. Out of ATU’s five campuses, the Galway Campus is the largest and home of the Institute’s administrative headquarters. Overlooking Galway Bay, the campus remains one of Galway City’s iconic landmarks due to its distinctive architecture and design. The modern building hosts an IT Centre and the Library. Business, Tourism, Engineering, Science a wide range of courses are available on this campus.
Galway City is also home to ATU’s The Centre for Creative Arts and Media. A stones throw away from the city centre, the campus focuses in courses in art & design, textiles, and film & documentary that cater to aspiring creative students, who are looking to gain on hands experience to prepare them for Art and Multimedia sectors. The building consists of high ceilings, wide windows and spacious room, while the library is constructed with Irish oak using a distinct ecclesiastical theme.
The Mayo Campus of Atlantic Technological University opened its doors to students back in 1994 and now offers modern facilities and services for both students and staff. Courses in Nursing, Business, Sciences, Tech among others are the main focus at the Mayo Campus. The National Centre for Excellence in Furniture Design and Technology is located in North-West Connamara at ATU’s Letterfrack Campus. The Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology was the first institute in Ireland to house a agricultural college, originally set up by the Franciscan Brothers in 1904. Today students at Mountbellow have the choice between two degrees on the campus – Rural Enterprise & Agribusiness or Agriculture & Environmental Management.
Among the excellent academic services provided by ATU, there are also great recreational facilities for its students to avail of including GAA, rugby, soccer, athletics, indoor sports and a selection of clubs and societies.
ATU Campuses
- ATU Galway City, Dublin Road
- ATU Galway City, Wellpark Road
- ATU Mayo
- ATU Connemara
- ATU Mountbellew
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