Our CPDs
Technical CPDs supporting clearer, evidence-led specification.
Optima’s CPD seminars cover acoustics, fire safety, embodied carbon, WELL certification and glazed partitioning. Each session helps architects, designers, consultants and contractors understand the standards, evidence and practical considerations behind confident specification.
Delivered by Optima specialists and selected industry experts, the sessions combine technical guidance with practical project context. CPDs can be arranged live or remotely, making them accessible to teams across different locations.
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Specifying Glass Partitions
This seminar looks at specifying glass partitions and doors and how to choose the right product against the given performance requirements. It will cover the following topics: - When and how to specify glazed partitions - Acoustic, fire and structural performance considerations -Integration of glazed partitions with other elements such as doors
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Non Load Bearing Partitions
The seminar will explore the different types of partitioning, alongside key considerations including structural requirements, acoustics, fire performance, warranties, health and safety, sustainability and ongoing maintenance.
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Understanding Partition Acoustics
This seminar covers sound insulation in glazed partitions and doors, including laboratory testing, specification, combined partition-and-door performance, on-site measurement and the effect of construction quality.
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Sustainability CPDs
The WELL Building Standard - How can glazed partitions contribute?
This CPD explores how glazed partitions and doors can contribute to WELL certification, covering the certification process, methodology, product selection, documentation and specification. It can be delivered live or remotely.
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Understanding Embodied Carbon in Use and Re-use of Commercial Glass Partitions and Doors
This seminar challenges common misconceptions around embodied carbon and supports more transparent, informed specification. Delivered with Tunley Engineering, it covers carbon, embodied carbon and whole-life carbon.
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Fire Resistant CPDs
Specifying Fully Glazed Fire Doors & Partitions
This CPD explores the correct specification of glazed fire doors and screens, including forms of fire resistance, relevant test evidence, fields of application, supporting construction and smoke resistance. It helps designers understand system limitations, request the right evidence early and specify with greater confidence.
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Understanding the Reaction to Fire of Partition Surfaces
This CPD examines reaction-to-fire classifications for wall linings and decorative finishes. It covers regulatory guidance, Euroclass testing, the limits of supporting evidence and how to assess manufacturers’ claims in the context of the intended end use.
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Request a CPD
Interested in arranging a CPD for your team? Complete the form and let us know which session you would like to explore. An Optima specialist will be in touch to discuss your requirements and arrange a suitable date.