Skillnet Offshore Wind Academy

Founded in 2023, Skillnet Offshore Wind Academy is a non-profit headquartered in Naas, Ireland with approximately 11-50 employees specializing in Wind.

Skillnet Offshore Wind Academy is Ireland's dedicated national training initiative for the offshore wind energy sector. The organization delivers industry-led, flexible micro-credential courses designed to upskill professionals transitioning into or advancing within offshore wind. Courses cover technical and non-technical areas including offshore wind fundamentals, metocean data analysis, environmental impact assessment, project management, high voltage power systems, geological surveying, marine mammal observation, and ornithology. The academy is co-funded by Skillnet Ireland and network companies, serving eligible private enterprises and their employees in the Republic of Ireland. Programs are structured as short, accredited learning modules typically spanning 8-18 weeks on a part-time basis, blending online and in-person instruction with practical assessments and industry guest lectures.