Training & Professional Development

The Clean Cooling Academy offers a growing range of educational and professional development courses covering a variety of general and cooling specific topics.

We are working with industry and other partners to develop and deliver a series of training programmes and modules around cooling and cold-chains.

All courses are delivered by experienced specialist practitioners. Some courses are fully online, others in-person or hybrid. Many of our in-person courses are repeated multiple times a year, in different countries. The range of fully online courses on offer is set to grow rapidly over the coming months and a key objective running through the core of our activities will be integrating women and youth into our training platforms.

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Join one of our Refrigeration and Cooling Courses at the ACES campus.

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Cold Chain for Global Health
Ensuring Integrity in Vital Temperature-Sensitive Biological and Nutritional Products (Vaccines, therapeutics, Reagents, Biospecimens and food), towards a One Health approach.
26th May 2025, Kigali, Rwanda

General Health and Safety Course
Giving a foundational understanding of occupational health and safety (OHS) principles, in refrigeration and cold-chain
16th June 2025, Kigali, Rwanda

Refrigeration Fault Diagnosis & Troubleshooting
Practical training to equip participants with essential skills to identify and resolve faults in refrigeration systems
17th June 2025, Kigali, Rwanda

Brazing Techniques for Refrigeration Systems
Whether installing or repairing systems, proper brazing ensures leak-free, durable, and efficient performance
24th June 2025, Kigali, Rwanda

Temperature management and monitoring in post-harvest management
Introductory training designed to provide a foundation in post-harvest management (PHM) of fresh produce
30th June 2025, Kigali, Rwanda

Temperature Measurement and Control in Refrigeration
Theory and hands-on practice, enabling participants to develop knowledge and skills for temperature management
30th June 2025, Kigali, Rwanda

Train the Trainer Programme

Comprehensive knowledge in refrigeration, cold chain applications, cooling hub design and essential business models.

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Foundation in Cold-Chain

Baseline knowledge on cold-chain, refrigeration, post-harvest management, food and pharma supply chain requirements.

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Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI)

Explore how to access untapped potential via gender equality and social inclusion.

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Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) for Policymakers

Explore how to access untapped potential via gender equality and social inclusion.

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Creative Storytelling for a Cooler World

A photography course produced in cooperation with the renowned international photo-agency Panos Pictures.

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Go Solar Energy Training

Solar energy plays a crucial role in powering sustainable and off-grid solutions for various applications, including agriculture, cold-chain management, and rural electrification.

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Introduction to Sustainable Refrigeration for a Cooler World

Building a foundational understanding of refrigeration systems, its role across various industries, and some of the advancements in sustainable and energy-efficient cooling technologies.

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Cold Chain for Global Health

Ensuring Integrity in Vital Temperature-Sensitive Biological and Nutritional Products (Vaccines, therapeutics, Reagents, Biospecimens and food), towards a One Health approach.

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Temperature Measurement and Control in Refrigeration

Temperature is one of the most critical variables in ensuring the quality, safety, and efficiency in refrigerated environments. In both health and agricultural product handling, improper temperature control can result in spoilage, energy waste, and regulatory non-compliance. This course offers a blend of theory and hands-on practice, enabling participants to develop both the knowledge and skills for temperature management.

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Brazing Techniques for Refrigeration Systems

In the refrigeration industry, the quality of brazed joints is critical. Whether installing or repairing systems, proper brazing ensures leak-free, durable, and efficient performance. It helps prevent refrigerant loss, reduces environmental impact, and supports the safe use of natural refrigerants, which may be flammable or toxic.

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Temperature management and monitoring in post-harvest management

Effective post-harvest management is a cornerstone of a resilient and profitable fresh produce supply chain. Amongst the various practices involved, temperature control and monitoring stand out as the first line of defence in preserving quality, safety and reducing losses.

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General Health and Safety Course

Participants will be introduced to essential safety concepts including hazard identification, risk assessment, personal protective equipment (PPE), electrical safety, emergency procedures, and the safe handling of tools and equipment. Emphasis will be placed on practical, real-world applications to ensure participants can confidently implement safety practices across both formal and informal work settings.

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Refrigeration Fault Diagnosis & Troubleshooting

As cooling systems become more complex, the ability to quickly and accurately diagnose faults is critical for ensuring optimal system performance, minimizing downtime, reducing operational costs, and maximising energy efficiency. The course incorporates a blend of theoretical instruction and hands-on practical activities, ensuring a holistic learning experience that bridges foundational knowledge with real-world technical application.

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Clean Cooling Opportunity

Programme Manager
Research Delivery

The programme now has more than 65 researchers, experts, trainers, technicians and advisors. We need someone to work and help manage the large-scale ACES project at the University of Birmingham, collaborating with global partners across academia, government, NGOs, and industry to deliver project goals and impact.

Full-time, initially 12 month contract
Can work in Birmingham, Rwanda or remotely
English essential, French preferable other languages are useful

Final applications by 29th May 2025 17.00 GMT.

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