Europe's first accredited LVIA micro-credential is launched in Limerick University
with contributions from members of the Irish Landscape Institute. The first course begins 25th Feb 2026
Landscape Visual Impact Assessment Micro Credential
- the first of its kind in Ireland, the UK and Europe -
The LVIA micro-credential was launched at Limerick University in January 2026 and attended by Irish Landscape Institute members Nuno Costa, MILI, ILI Council; Bernadette O'Connell; MILI, ILI past president; Richard Barker, MILI. Members of the Irish Landscape Institute collaborated on the content of the course with Anne Merkle, MILI, ILI Honorary Secretary.
Pictured:
Front row L-R Immanuel Darkwa, University of Limerick (UL); Padraig Kelly, DHFERIS; Sandra Joyce, UL; Jeannette Gill, GTS; Minister Timmy Dooley; Dave Flynn, Skillnet Ireland; Geraldine Carroll, VP UL.
Middle row L-R: Richard Barker, MILI, Macro Works; Bernadette O'Connell, MILI, JBA Consulting; Greg Larkin, UL; Mark Ruane, GTS.
Back row L-R: Helen Brown, UL; Sarah Brady, UL; Alistair Malcolm, UL; Nuno Costa, MILI, ILI Council; Gourav Misra, UL; Ruth Baker, Skillnet Ireland.
This 7-week online micro-credential commissioned by GreenTech Skillnet Ireland, and developed by the University of Limerick in collaboration with relevant Industry, introduces learners to Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA) for renewable energy projects, particularly wind farms.
Participants will gain skills in applying industry-standard guidelines (e.g. GLVIA), using spatial tools like GIS and remote sensing, assessing landscape and visual receptors, and developing mitigation strategies.
The module includes real-world case studies and group project work, with assessment based on a comprehensive research project and oral presentation.
It is suitable for professionals in planning, sustainability, environmental consultancy, and policy, and is part of the Master in Sustainability and Climate Futures pathway.
Delivered by leading academics/researchers in Geography and Sustainability from UL’s School of History & Geography and Associate Lecturers from Industry and the Wind Energy Sector.
LVIA course details - HERE
Note: GreenTech Skillnet in collaboration with the University of Limerick, are offering up to 40% funding on a limited number of places to embark on the Landscape Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA) accredited micro-credential.
GreenTech Skillnet is co-funded by Skillnet Ireland and network companies. Skillnet Ireland is funded from the National Training Fund and the European Union through the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science. Please read Eligibility Criteria.
