Introduction

The Renewables Connect course provides a comprehensive introduction to the sector for the higher education market …a pre-employment pathway for undergraduate students who can enhance their knowledge of the world of renewables before making those crucial job applications.

It’s also the ideal tool for employers to upskill graduate entrants to the industry as they acclimatise and before they go into the field.

The course has been designed specifically to “onboard” candidates into the clean energy industry, either as aspiring applicants or new starters, along with its broader ability to support and assist in-sector and non-sector learners.

This industry-focused course, created by respected UK renewables consultancy, Opergy Group, features 15 modules, taking candidates through all elements of the renewables industry in a 60-hour learning experience, delivered from a SharePoint Learning Management System.

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A pathway into the new world of energy

As the world begins its journey through an energy transition away from fossil fuels towards clean and renewable energy, huge new career opportunities are opening up. The sector is becoming progressively attractive for young people, for university graduates and for early career professionals, who wish to work in and be associated with green energy…

For them to take advantage of these careers, where often they need to stand out from the crowd, they need exposure to learning materials designed to educate them to the level needed to set them apart and help them achieve interview success, improve employability or create a breadth of knowledge to fuel their energy industry career.

Renewables Connect is a UK company with a passion to deliver this education material to thousands of learners around the world via a world class digital Learning Management System.

Renewables Connect has a unique proposition to deliver talent for future generations in the sector.

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Powered by renewables industry experts

Johnathan Reynolds - CEO, Opergy Group
CEO, Opergy Group

Johnathan
Reynolds

Johnathan specialises in growth strategy, scenario planning and sector development, with a strong focus on national and European energy and climate policy.

Over his career, he has held several senior positions, advising and supporting leading industry players such as ScottishPower, RWE, Ørsted, ABP, and EDF Energy.

Martin Dronfield - Commercial Director, Opergy Group
Commercial Director, Opergy Group

Martin
Dronfield

Martin brings over 40 years of global energy industry experience, with the past 11 years focused primarily on offshore wind, wave, and tidal energy. Prior to that, he spent three decades in the upstream and midstream oil and gas sector, working across international markets.

Martin possesses significant expertise in the component requirements of the renewables and clean energy sectors, along with a strong understanding of the economic landscape that supports their development.

Mark Buckton - Associate Director People and Skills, Opergy Group
Renewable Energy Employment & Skills Specialist

Mark
Buckton

Mark is a leading expert in technical and vocational qualifications, training quality assurance, content development and education technology. He spent six years managing a top-10 exam board and previously dedicated a decade to supporting a government training organisation.

Mark has become a sought-after specialist in the employment and skills needs of the renewable energy sector, bringing a significant understanding of how to align workforce development with industry demands.

Assessment and
certification

Learners can track their progress throughout the course. Interactive assessments at the end of each sub-module are designed to test knowledge and reinforce understanding. Upon successful completion of the full course, a certificate is issued, highlighting achievement and enhancing career prospects.

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Renewables Connect Certificate of Achivement

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Take the first step toward a career in clean energy. Whether you’re entering the job market for the first time, a company looking to upskill its employees or an educational institution preparing its learners for their career journey, the Renewables Connect Introduction to Renewables course provides a strong foundation in the renewables sector.

Individuals

Launch your clean energy career with confidence through the industry-approved course. Your gateway to making a powerful first impression.

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Corporates

Accelerate onboarding and empower your workforce with a practical, industry-driven introduction to the global renewables sector.

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Educators

Prepare your students for success in the growing green economy with a reliable, industry-endorsed foundation in renewable energy.

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Special features

First hand knowledge of Renewable Energy

First hand knowledge

The course has been created by industry experts.

Access to Renewable Energy course leaders

Access to course leaders

Learners are given access to all key course leaders for advice and guidance.

Renewable Energy networking

Industry networking

Course creators attend all major renewable and clean energy exhibitions and conferences.

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Sub-module
updating

Constant updating of sub-module information through industry connections.

Regular Renewable Energy updates

Regular news updates

Creation partners Opergy Group provide important news updates from the world of renewables.