FITech Wind Power – studies for the needs of wind power industry

Renewable energy plays an important role in the green transition, which is why the wind power industry needs skilled professionals.

FITech Wind Power program is a good fit for those working in the wind power industry and those looking to transition into it. The free training is available until spring 2025. Read more from the FITech Wind Power flyer (pdf).

The program includes a great variety of different wind power related content, such as career coaching, learning circles and various courses. Some of the content is available in Finnish and some in English. Explore the content on this page and apply soon! The number of seats is limited.

Wind power related courses

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How to apply for courses

Submit your application for all universities’ courses via the FITech application form on Studyinfo (Opintopolku). Applications will be processed after the application deadline. Get to know the more detailed instructions on how to apply by clicking the ‘Start here’ button on each course’s page.

Applicants must include a motivational letter with their application for the courses Renewable energy engineering and Wind power engineering and development.  Applications without a motivational letter will not be considered.

You will also find a wide range of related courses under FITech Hydrogen and FITech Energy Storage.

Career coaching, co-learning and networking opportunities

  • Tutustu tuulivoima-alaan course by Renewables Finland (in Finnish), free for FITech students in February 2025. A maximum of 12 adult learners will be selected for the course. Application period: 13.11.2024–21.1.2025. Read more and apply!
  • Learning circles: FITech offers free-of-charge learning circles for the course participants. The aim of the learning circle is to support everyone’s personal learning path and to provide a place for peer learning and networking between students. Read more from the flyer (PDF document).
  • Career training sessions: FITech offers career training sessions for students who have completed courses in Wind Power and Renewable Energy, looking to find or transition into these fields. See the flyer for more information (PDF document).
  • Webinar on wind power career opportunities on May 16, 2024. Watch the recording.

If you would like to know more about the learning circles or career training sessions, you can contact FITech’s COO Sanna Viitanen (sanna.viitanen(at)fitech.io).

Funding

The training has been funded by the European Union’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), which is the key instrument of the EU’s Recovery Facility (NextGenerationEU). The financing has been granted by the Service Centre for Continuous Learning and Employment. The Service Centre promotes the competence development of working-age people and the availability of skilled labour. The operations of the Service Centre are overseen by the Ministry of Education and Culture and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment.