New offshore wind courses at NTNU start in January

The course programs for 2024 are now ready. They are aimed at employees from the oil and gas industry, who would like to transfer their skills into offshore wind. 

-Employees in the oil and gas industry have much of what is needed for offshore wind, such as expertise in anchoring, substructures, supply vessels, and handling the North Sea. We have thepeople who can retrain, says Trond Kvamsdal, who is responsible for these courses at NTNU. 

With 225,000 employees in the oil and gas industry, Norway will ensure that it remains an important energy nation even after the oil age.

The further education courses in offshore wind have been developed by NTNU Energy Team Vind in collaboration with various companies and employer-employee organizations. To participate, you must have a relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent qualifications.

-As a student, you will encounter the leading environment in offshore wind worldwide. The very best and breadth of our expertise is represented in the lectures, says Trond Kvamsdal.

The course consists of five parts. All participants receive a common introduction of 3.5 study points. Afterwards, you can choose one of four specialization subjects of 4 study points each, covering topics such as dynamic construction analysis, electrical infrastructure and system integration, digital solutions for operation and maintenance, and sustainable development. In total, the course will be 7.5 study points, equivalent to a quarter of the study load in one semester.

Innovation Manager in Norwegian Offshore Wind, Chris Harman, greatly appreciates the efforts from NTNU to contribute to closing the education gap. 

-There is a pressing need to develop a qualified workforce which must include both educating new students and retraining our existing workforce. We are happy to see more initiatives being developed, not only at NTNU but at several of our universities in all parts of the country, says Harman.