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
Tags:
renewable energy,
wind turbines
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