Wind Energy Professional Certificate

Loyola Marymount University

Date Posted: Jan. 25, 2019
Submitted by: Claire Pope
Sustainability Topic: Curriculum
Content Type: Academic Programs
Discipline: Technology & Trades
Program Type: Professional or Continuing Education Certificate/Diploma

Description

Wind energy companies are growing exponentially to meet America's demand for clean, renewable, domestic energy. This entry-level Wind Energy Professional Online Training Program prepares students for a career in the wind energy industry. This online certificate program is offered in partnership with major colleges, universities, and other accredited education providers.

Learning Outcomes

  • Describe the evolution of wind turbine technology
  • Discuss air flow characteristics and blade efficiencies
  • Assess human resources and business planning policies, procedures, and processes
  • Explain contract management, fulfillment, and liability to the landowner and manufacturer
  • Discuss wind business policies and procedures
  • Explain atomic structure and basic values such as voltage, current, resistance, and power
  • Summarize the principles of magnetism
  • Utilize electrical measuring instruments
  • Display competence in principles and operation of basic hydraulic systems
  • Interpret schematics and troubleshoot both open- and closed-center hydraulic systems

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