Training Facilities
University at Albany
The University at Albany offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs related to careers in offshore wind, including engineering, management, finance and sciences. Additionally, the University at Albany, in partnership with State University of New York Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly), offers a robust offshore wind microcredential training program with a diverse range of courses and projects focusing on environmental site studies, installation techniques, maintenance protocols, innovative blade materials, wind energy economics, and operational strategies for offshore wind turbines and farms. The microcredential program is designed for 45 to 60 participants per semester, and is supported by external program partners including Buffalo State Center for Integrated Studies, Nanoscience, and Nanotechnology, PowerGEM, Custom Electronics, Inc., and Eonix Energy.