Wind Energy Technician

As the world’s shift away from reliance on fossil fuels the Wind Energy Industry leads the way. In just a few short decades wind energy has evolved dramatically. Technological advances now make wind energy a cost-effective solution for the world’s ever-growing energy needs. The United States leads in the overall wind power capacity. As the wind energy industry continues to expand in the United States and around the globe, it will provide many opportunities for workers in search of new careers. These careers extend beyond the wind farm and include the efforts of employees who work in manufacturing plants, offices, and construction, as well as operation and maintenance.

This course provides learners with an overview of wind-energy history, basic concepts, costs, and uses. It is designed for the novice and emphasizes an overview of wind-energy conversion and applications of various wind-turbine systems. Some additional course features include: wind turbine blades, installing and troubleshooting wind turbines, motors, towers, and electrical coverage.

For more course information and to Register, click here: https://utep.theknowledgebase.org/connect-anytime-online/catalog/course-description/Wind-Energy-Technician/905/1485

This is a self-paced online certification with 24/7 online access for the course duration.

You may choose your own start date for the course and if you have more time to log in and do the readings/assignments, you can complete the course sooner than the time frame allotted.

An email with course information, including the course link, will be sent to students approximately 1-3 days prior to their start date of class or on the actual start date.

Company Payment: If your Company/Organization will be paying for your course enrollment, a company credit card may be used during your online registration. If a Purchase Order (PO) or check will be used, please contact Sylvia Monsisvais at samonsisvais@utep.edu for more information.

Refunds: There are no refunds for online courses.

For course questions, please contact Program Manager, Sylvia Monsisvais at samonsisvais@utep.edu.

This is a self-paced online certification with 24/7 online access for the course duration. You may choose your own start date for the course and if you have more time to log in and do the readings/assignments, you can complete the course sooner than the time frame allotted. An email with course information, including the course link, will be sent to students approximately 1-3 days prior to their start date of class or on the actual start date. Company Payment: If your Company/Organization will be paying for your course enrollment, a company credit card may be used during your online registration. If a Purchase Order (PO) or check will be used, please contact Sylvia Monsisvais at samonsisvais@utep.edu for more information. Refunds: There are no refunds for online courses. For course questions, please contact Program Manager, Sylvia Monsisvais at samonsisvais@utep.edu.