Fundamentals of Offshore Wind Energy Bunúsacha Fuinnimh Gaoithe Amach ón gCósta

This micro-credential provides a multidisciplinary, industry led, overview of the Offshore Wind Energy industry, with a specific focus on the Irish context. Participants will be instructed on the fundamentals of wind energy and given a comprehensive overview on the challenges associated with offshore locations. Through lectures, guest lectures and case studies, participants will be led through the lifecycle of an offshore wind farm from initial site assessments, through planning and financing, to construction and commissioning, and finally the operations and maintenance associated with the offshore wind energy sector. All of this will be presented, ensuring that cutting edge technologies and policy changes are deliberated to ensure that the learner is prepared for the evolving nature of this emerging industry.

• Applicants will typically hold a Level 8 qualification and be working in a related field.

Trainees

Key requirements regarding the Trainees:

• Trainees must be based in the Republic of Ireland to be eligible.
• Trainees must be employed within private enterprise/self-employed.

Companies

Key requirements regarding the eligibility of businesses to participate in funding:

• Companies must be from private enterprise based in the Republic of Ireland.
• Skillnet Ireland funding is not available to public sector bodies or organisations that are publicly funded such as community-based not-for-profit companies or charities.
• Commercial semi-state companies are eligible providing that income contributed to a Network is not sourced from the public purse.
• Sole traders are eligible as Companies.

• Commercial semi-state companies are eligible providing that income contributed to a Network is not sourced from the public purse.

If you have further queries on funding please contact training@skillnetoffshorewindacademy.ie including the module you wish to apply for.

If you are not eligible for funding the course fee is €1,000.

See https://skillnetoffshorewindacademy.ie/courses/fundamentals-of-offshore-wind/ for further information.

Upon completion of the module, learners will be able to:

• Apply the fundamental principles of offshore wind energy, including wind resource assessment, turbine technology, marine engineering and environmental considerations in practical contexts.
  
  
• Evaluate the complexities of integrating offshore wind farms into existing power grids and energy markets, demonstrating and understanding of the technical, economic and regulatory challenges.
  
  
• Assess the technical, environmental, and economic factors influencing the offshore wind farm life cycle, including site selection (using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) spatial data), design and construction, operation and maintenance and decommissioning.
  
  
• Evaluate the distinct procedural, environmental and operational challenges of offshore wind energy development, demonstrating and appreciation for the shift in knowledge and skills required from onshore to offshore contexts.
  
  
• Analyse emerging trends, evaluating potential impacts and formulating strategic solutions to enhance operational resilience and sustainability.

Course Commences Friday 23 October 2026

On campus (Central Quad Grangegorman):

• Friday 6th November
• Friday 4th December
• Friday 5th February

Online:

• Friday 20th November
• Friday 11th December
• Friday 15th January

Applications for this course are now open.

To apply, visit: https://skillnetoffshorewindacademy.ie/courses/fundamentals-of-offshore-wind/ 

If you not applying through Skillnet Offshore Wind Academy, please proceed directly to our online application portal: Apply Now