Offshore Wind Professional Certificate

Starting in 2020, the Department of Environmental Conservation, in association with the Clean Energy Extension, is offering a professional certificate in offshore wind to professionals and graduate students seeking to up-skill and broaden their knowledge to address the needs of the offshore wind industry. This certificate covers the broad range of disciplines involved in this industry, including technology and engineering, development and finance, supply chain management, marketing, environmental impact, business logistics, law, and policy. 9 credits of coursework are completed through online courses, with special events offered online as well. 

Why this Offshore Wind Professional Certificate?

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The offshore wind industry brings together a wide range of disciplines that need to be effectively coordinated. This certificate will give you a deep understanding of all of these areas and how they relate to one another within the larger picture.

Gain an Advantage in an Emerging Field

The offshore wind industry is just emerging, and requires an inter-disciplinary understanding. This certificate positions you as a prospective employee with industry-specific skills, knowledge, and connections.

Flexible and Online

Learn online at times convenient to your schedule. You can even count the entire certificate toward a Master’s degree in certain related fields.

Get Paid To Study

Receive this certificate for under $6,000. Check with your employer for tuition reimbursement programs.

Who Should Apply?

This certificate is geared toward any professional engaging in the offshore wind industry, as well as graduate students in related fields:

• Wind energy engineers
• Project developers
• Supply chain managers
• Energy marketers
• Environmental scientists
• Lawyers
• Policy professionals