Upskilling in the field of leadership and project management is essential for the offshore wind industry to successfully deliver complex, large-scale projects in a dynamic and rapidly evolving environment. Offshore wind developments involve multiple stakeholders, strict timelines, substantial financial investments, and intricate logistical challenges - from supply chain coordination to regulatory compliance.
Effective leadership ensures that teams are motivated, aligned, and resilient under pressure, while strong project management skills enable precise planning, risk mitigation, and resource optimisation. As the industry scales up and integrates emerging technologies like floating wind and hybrid energy systems, competent leaders and project managers are key to navigating complexity, driving innovation, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and on budget.
Key Training Courses
- Robert Gordon University Project Management CPD Course
- Robert Gordon University Strategic Leadership
- Glasgow Clyde College Online Leadership and Management Courses
- Heriot-Watt University Upskilling Scotland Scholarship
- National Manufacturing institute Scotland (NMIS) National Manufacturing Digital Leadership
- University of the Highlands and Islands Workforce upskilling and reskilling - Leadership and management
- University of Strathclyde Institute of Leadership and Management Qualifications
- West College Scotland Leadership and Management Courses (CMI)
- Forth Valley College Management & Leadership
- Edinburgh College Business, Leadership and Management Training