ASHRAE announces HVAC Design training course with MENA-specific curriculum

Dubai, UAE, 4 August 2025: The ASHRAE Falcon Chapter has announced through an email communique the upcoming edition of its HVAC Design: Levels I & II (MENA) training programme, scheduled to take place from September 22 to 26 in Dubai. According to ASHRAE, the five-day course has been customised to address the specific design requirements of the MENA region, with the training based on ASHRAE standards and practical case studies.

ASHRAE said Level I training will take place from September 22 to 24, followed by Level II, from September 25 to 26. According to ASHRAE, the sessions are designed to enhance practical skills in system sizing, energy efficiency, psychrometrics, controls and system selection, with interactive components throughout.

ASHRAE said the course is intended for a wide range of participants, including engineers new to HVAC, architects, technicians, facilities managers and construction project managers. According to the organisation, attendees will gain practical design skills, an understanding of real-world HVAC system behaviour and familiarity with relevant standards, including ASHRAE Standards 55 and 189.1.

ASHRAE noted that Samir Traboulsi, Ph.D., P.Eng., Fellow Life Member ASHRAE, and Hassan Younes, Member ASHRAE, will lead the training sessions. The organisation stated that participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance with corresponding Professional Development Hours. The fee covers course materials, daily lunch, coffee breaks and parking, ASHRAE added.

ASHRAE said early bird pricing is available until August 22, with discounted rates for members and a group registration discount for three or more participants. A 35% scholarship is also available for early-career ASHRAE members for select ALI, AGT or eLearning courses, subject to availability.

ASHRAE has published the following fee schedule:

Early Bird Fees (until August 22): Level I: USD 824 (Member), USD 1,032 (Non-Member) Level II: USD 571 (Member), USD 698 (Non-Member) Combo: USD 1,116 (Member), USD 1,384 (Non-Member)

Standard Fees (from August 23): Level I: USD 916 (Member), USD 1,147 (Non-Member)

Level II: USD 643 (Member), USD 776 (Non-Member) Combo: USD 1,240 (Member), USD 1,538 (Non-Member) ASHRAE said it may be contacted at globaltraining@ashrae.org for any additional information that may be required.

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