Industry Training Program

As the offshore wind industry rapidly expands to meet the federal goal of 30 GW by 2030, effective project management is crucial for success. The Offshore Wind Project Management Course, a collaboration between the Oceantic Network, Stony Brook University, and Total Systems Education Ltd., addresses the unique challenges faced by project managers in this dynamic sector. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of globally recognized project management principles and processes, enabling them to navigate the complexities of offshore wind projects.

Course Description

The Offshore Wind Project Management Course is a practical, hands-on course using an industry-specific case study to apply best practices in project management, such as planning, scheduling, risk management, and scope management. The course also emphasizes the importance of essential soft skills for project success and explores the capabilities, usefulness and pitfalls of AI tools in project work. 

Who Should Attend

This course is suitable for professionals at all career stages, including young professionals, those aspiring to contribute to the offshore wind industry, as well as more experienced project managers interested in expanding their industry knowlege and share experiences in a collaborative environment.

While not a PMP exam prep course, the Offshore Wind Project Management course provides a holistic view of project management processes and teaches skills that are immediately transferable to daily project work, thus making it an excellent foundation for anyone considering a Project Management Professional Certification.

Course Outline

The course covers the following main topics:

• Project initiation and scope management
• Identifying and organizing project work
• Project risk management and mitigation strategies
• Resource management and team structures
• Developing a realistic project schedule
• Stakeholder engagement and negotiation
• Change management and reporting
• Effective communication strategies
• Project closing processes

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, you will understand:

Project Initiation

• Understand foundational concepts of project management
• Advocate for a proper project initiation process

Project Planning

• Apply tools for identifying, organizaing and estimating project work
• Deal with project risk and apply risk mitigation strategies
• Develop a realistic and defensible project schedule
• Understand the use of project software tools

Project Execution

• Delegate work, motivate, and facilitate growth for the project team
• Effectively negotiate with project stakeholders
• Manage scope and quality

Project Monitory and Control

• Implement a change management and reporting plan
• Identify and communicate effectively with all stakeholders
• Track and report project status for early problem identification and resolution

Project Closing

• Apply project closing processes
• Close the project properly

 

Course Structure

Offered in an online format, this program combines asynchronous work with one-on-one interaction with the instructor and classmates from the offshore wind industry. Coursework comprises 24 professional development units (PDUs)/ Contact Hours for participants who wish to earn or maintain their PMI® CAPM® or PMP® certification.