Skillnet Offshore Wind Academy

Skillnet Offshore Wind Academy supports mid-career professionals to upskill via micro-credential courses to transition into the Offshore Wind sector.

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As 2025 draws to a close, we are proud to reflect on an incredible year. We appreciate the progress, partnerships, and passionate learners who helped us grow and make significant strides in building Ireland’s offshore wind talent pipeline. Thank you for supporting our journey.

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Take your skills to the next level with our JNCC MMO (Marine Mammal Observation) micro-credential course.

Need to know:
🗓️ Start date: 6 December 2025
⏳ Duration: 2 days (including boat-based training)
📍 Location: Castletownbere, County Cork

Visit: https://t.co/wiliN12Yha

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The EIA for Marine Renewable Energy Developments micro-credential @uniofgalway closes tomorrow!

Ideal for professionals in planning, construction, energy and environment, this online course builds your expertise in assessing, predicting and managing environmental impacts.
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Join our Environmental Impact Assessment course at the @uniofgalway
It will give you a strong foundation in how environmental impacts are assessed, predicted and managed, with a focus on Irish and EU legal frameworks.

💻 Online
📅 November 28, 2025

🔗 https://t.co/EBEHnmVOuu

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"The course was clear, practical, and really well delivered." 💬

Meet Brenn, one of the many learners transforming their future through the Skillnet Offshore Wind Academy.

Discover more at https://t.co/C0YiPV2HpU

#WindEnergyIreland #MicroCredentials

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Coastal and Marine Management, delivered by Dr Kieran Hickey at @UCC, provides you with the skills to make informed policy and management decisions on coastal and marine issues.

💻 100% online
🔗 More info: https://t.co/ST8dc78rWz

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The Offshore Environmental Geology course with @UCC gives you the geoscience expertise to explore, analyse and support offshore wind projects from seabed to turbine.

Register now: https://t.co/VZGZEQIsnC

Email [email protected]

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The Offshore Environmental Geology course @UCC equips you with the essential geoscience skills to explore, analyse, and support offshore wind projects from seabed to turbine.

📍 Blended (Online + In-Person)

🔗 Full course info: https://t.co/VZGZEQIsnC

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Study Offshore Wind Energy at @UCC

Build the skills to shape Ireland’s renewable future. This 10-credit postgraduate module explores the science, tech and policy behind offshore wind.

📍 University College Cork
ℹ️ For more info: https://t.co/o12C3wdEkZ

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"It's vital for our education system that we invest in skills that would help the offshore wind industry to develop." 💬

Within the next 10-15 years, we'll be completely energy-independent, with offshore wind at the centre.

Discover more: https://t.co/C0YiPV2HpU

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Applications are still open for the @UCC MetOcean Programming and Data Analysis course starting next month.

Apply before the December deadline: https://t.co/cDyBTdkef8

More details below ⤵️

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Our MetOcean Programming and Data Analysis course equips professionals with the skills to lead in #OffshoreWind, #MarinePolicy, and drive #SustainableChange.

🖥️ Format: Blended
🗓️ Starts: Oct 2025
🔗 Details: https://t.co/nqsRnSiEFh

#WindEnergyIreland #MicroCredentials @UCC

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The Offshore High Voltage Power Systems course with @MTU_ie @NMCI_Ireland equips professionals with the specialised knowledge needed to design, operate and manage the electrical backbone of offshore wind.

🔗 For more info: https://t.co/UefUkZ0nfH

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*𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗦 𝗧𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗢𝗪*

Join the Ornithology for Offshore Wind course, delivered by Skillnet Offshore Wind Academy in partnership with @ucddublin

Develop hands-on expertise in seabird identification and behaviour:
https://t.co/cBkRg4jF72

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The Ornithology for Offshore Wind Energy course @ucddublin is designed for professionals who want to understand how birds interact with offshore wind farms, and how surveys, data, and impact assessments inform planning and development.

🔗 Full details: https://t.co/XWoI03PoOL

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🚨 REGISTRATIONS CLOSE ON THURSDAY! 🚨

Take the next step in your renewable energy career with the Fundamentals of Offshore Wind Energy micro-credential, delivered by Skillnet Offshore Wind Academy and @WeAreTUDublin

Last chance to join! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

https://t.co/QaHS3zVLzm

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Skillnet Offshore Wind Academy is partnering with @WeAreTUDublin to deliver the micro-credential course Fundamentals of Offshore Wind Energy. 🧵⤵️

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Join our Environmental Impact Assessment course at the @uniofgalway
It will give you a strong foundation in how environmental impacts are assessed, predicted and managed, with a focus on Irish and EU legal frameworks.

💻 Online
📅 November 28, 2025

🔗 https://t.co/EBEHnmVOuu

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We’re delighted to announce that Skillnet Offshore Wind Academy Manager, Rachael McFarlane will be speaking at the Wind Energy Expo Ireland 2025.

Session 3 - Inspiring the Next Generation for Careers in Renewable Energy on Day 1 from 14:00–14:25.

Join: https://t.co/8xiq190CwC

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Applications are still open!

Only six weeks to gain specialist expertise with the Ornithology for Offshore Wind Energy course from @ucddublin.

Register now as places are limited:
https://t.co/XWoI03PWEj

Full course details below ⤵️

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The Ornithology for Offshore Wind Energy course @ucddublin is designed for professionals who want to understand how birds interact with offshore wind farms, and how surveys, data, and impact assessments inform planning and development.

🔗 Full details: https://t.co/XWoI03PoOL

[Skillnet Offshore Wind Academy @SkillnetOWA]

The Offshore Environmental Geology course @UCC equips you with the essential geoscience skills to explore, analyse, and support offshore wind projects from seabed to turbine.

📍 Blended (Online + In-Person)

🔗 Full course info: https://t.co/VZGZEQIsnC

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A quick reminder that the second Green Tech Skillnet and Skillnet Offshore Wind Academy webinar in our EIA series takes place on October 15th.

The webinar is online, free of charge, and includes a live Q&A.

📅 Spaces available: https://t.co/nlWI3UW6zM

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Thinking about a career move into offshore wind?
This sector is Ireland’s fastest-growing renewable industry - and the Fundamentals of Offshore Wind Energy course is the perfect place to start.

Join a free info session with the course lecturer ⤵️
🔗 https://t.co/MWd4UEtmJG

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@EngineerIreland is looking for passionate and skilled individuals who are ready to make sustainable change! 🧵⤵️

The Engineering for Offshore Renewables course covers:
🔧 Design and operations
🌱 Environmental regs
⚙️ Grid and cabling
+ more

🔗 Info: https://t.co/IcYyDarJm2

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Wind Energy Ireland CEO Noel Cunniffe explains how we support Ireland’s climate goals through a variety of offshore wind micro-credential courses.

"By 2030, we're going to need 20,000 full-time equivalent years of work for the sector."

🎥 Watch the full video below ⤵️