The UMass Clean Energy Extension provides a resource to reduce market barriers and accelerate the adoption of clean energy for Massachusetts cities and towns, businesses, institutions, farms, low income and multi-unit housing, and others.
The UMass Clean Energy Extension is excited to announce the launch of the University of Massachusetts Amherst online Offshore Wind Professional Certificate.
Building on our 50-year reputation for wind engineering, and designed for professionals and graduate students seeking to break into this exciting and growing industry, the certificate offers:
• Deep immersion in the areas of:
o Wind resource, technology and performance
o Environmental monitoring, permitting and stakeholder engagement
o Grid Integration, supply chain, and legal and regulatory frameworks
• Flexible, online courses
• Direct interaction and networking opportunities with current industry professionals
The certificate consists of three 3-credit online courses. Timing of course delivery is flexible to accommodate the full-time schedules of working professionals. The certificate can be completed in less than one year.
To learn more or to apply, please visit our program web page:
https://umass.science/offshorewind.
Courses begin on August 24, 2020.
The program is offered by the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Department of Environmental Conservation, in association with the Clean Energy Extension, the Wind Energy Center, and the University Without Walls. It is made possible with support from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center as part of their Offshore Wind Workforce Training and Development Program.
Additional Information
Less than 25 Employees
Does your company subcontract with trade unions?
No
Has your company actively supplied services or products to the wind industry, land based or offshore?
Yes
Do you have a partnership with another company relevant to offshore wind that you’d like to promote?
Yes, The University of Massachusetts Wind Energy Center