Wind Energy school training courses in Detroit, MI (public, in-house or online)

analyzes and evaluates wind energy. Topics include the source of wind, history and types of wind turbines, how wind turbines work, structure of a turbine system, issues involved in establishing a system including the challenges, advantages, and available resources. Hands-on activities are included.

The Construction Technology â€?Renewable Energy Specialist program provides students with a sound background for careers in construction supervision, estimating, building inspection, architect’s field representation, construction management, or residential or commercial building. Personnel from ancillary industries, such as construction material suppliers, will also find that Construction Technology courses provide a sound background for their careers.

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In PCI’s Wind Turbine Technician training program, you’ll study the operation and maintenance of wind turbines �including electrical, hydraulic and computer systems. You will study safety principles of working in the wind energy industry and business operations in the alternative energy field.

The PCI wind turbine technician training online includes:
•Industrial Electronics and Circuit Boards
•Office Applications
•Basic Fluid Power (Hydraulics)
•Technical Mathematics
•Pr...

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There are very few institutions in the country that provide training for entry-level workers for wind-based electric power plants. Wind-based electric plants (farms) are operated by small groups of highly trained individuals. This online program is designed for people who seek entry level jobs in a wind-based electric power generation facilities. Currently, there are thousands of wind-based electric generators operating in the United States.

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The availability of clean, renewable power is without question going to be the defining challenge and goal of the 21st century, and wind will lead the way. Wind power can realistically not only replace the lion’s share of oil, coal, and natural gas fired electrical plants in the U.S., but also can add enough extra power capacity to allow for most of the cars in the nation to run on electricity.

This Wind Energy Professional course is designed specifically with technicians in mind! O...

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