CODE: EN14
DURATION: 5 Days/10 Days
CERTIFICATIONS: CPD
This practical course introduces the core principles, design approaches, and practical implementation of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS), also known as Green Stormwater Infrastructure or Low-Impact Development. The curriculum covers the planning, design, and maintenance of SUDS features that reduce runoff, improve water quality, support biodiversity, and strengthen urban resilience. It addresses the limitations of conventional drainage by focusing on source-control solutions that mimic natural hydrology. Through various practical exercises, participants will be able to design, assess, and integrate SUDS into urban projects, enabling them to meet regulatory requirements and advance sustainable, climate-resilient water management.
This course is available in the following formats:
Virtual
Classroom
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Course Outcomes
Delegates will gain the knowledge and skills to:
Evaluate the hydrological and water quality limitations of conventional drainage systems.
Apply the core principles of SUDS (e.g., treatment train, multi-functionality) to urban planning and design.
Design and size key SUDS components such as green roofs, permeable pavements, bioretention cells (rain gardens), and swales.
Analyze the long-term performance, maintenance requirements, and lifecycle costs of SUDS.
Integrate SUDS into regulatory frameworks and develop effective stormwater management plans.
At the end of this course, you’ll understand:
This course is ideal for civil and environmental engineers, urban planners, landscape architects, and public works professionals involved in water resources management, urban development, and environmental compliance, who are responsible for designing, approving, or managing stormwater infrastructure to mitigate flooding, improve water quality, and enhance urban sustainability.
✓ Modern facilities
✓ Course materials and certificate
✓ Accredited international trainers
✓ Training materials and workbook
✓ Access to online resources
