The Business of Chemical Engineering
In-company
Overview
This course will help non-STEM professionals develop an insight into chemical engineering and the process industries.
It provides context for chemical engineering projects and operations, enabling attendees to better understand the discipline and interact more effectively with process engineering teams, colleagues and clients.
After establishing an understanding of the discipline, the course will promote an awareness of the main issues, challenges, and uncertainties faced during chemical engineering projects and operations. This will help attendees with communication, interpretation of information, and informed decision-making.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will:
- appreciate the basics of chemical, process and biochemical engineering
- have gained insight into how the chemical engineering industry sector works
- know the key stakeholders in a typical chemical engineering project and their roles
- appreciate the nature of the business risk and opportunity associated with chemical engineering projects
- be able to work more effectively with chemical engineers
Who will benefit
- Anyone with a non-STEM background who works for professional service organisations including those in finance, legal, management consultancy, environmental and media roles
- Those working in governmental, NGO or charity roles
Course outline
- What is chemical engineering – how the discipline has developed and its problem-solving approach
- An overview of the chemical, process and biochemical industries
- Stakeholders in a chemical engineering project
- Typical chemical and process engineering activities (contractors, operating companies, equipment supply, consultancy, process safety, optimisation, environmental emissions)
- Process design, commissioning and de-commissioning
- Process operation and management
- Main areas of business risk and opportunity
- The chemical engineering mindset; how to work more effectively with chemical engineers
In-company delivery
This course is available for in-company delivery, either on-site or online. Content can be tailored to your specific requirements. Request a quotation.
Contact us
+44 (0)1788 534496 / courses@icheme.org
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Trainer
Dr Jamie Cleaver, PhD, CEng, FIChemE
Consultant
Jamie is a chemical engineer and former academic who works as a freelance trainer and facilitator, helping engineers and scientists to develop their technical and professional skills. He runs courses on various aspects of chemical engineering, including process scale-up, and contributes to university teaching and research. He has a passion for professional skills development, and holds workshops related to effective communication, creativity, leadership, and mentoring for companies and universities.
"Jamie has proven skill and knowledge sets, which have impacted both myself and colleagues in my company in a positive manner. He comes highly recommended." UOP
"I found Jamie to be responsive, proactive, with the strategic understanding to align my business needs with a learning environment. Thoroughly good guy to work with." SNC-Lavalin
"Jamie is an engaging and inspirational trainer who works hard to help his delegates realise their potential." Evolve-Leadteam Ltd