Upskilling Pathway

Looking for training courses to upskill your workforce?

Start here. Companies looking to add new offshore wind related skill sets to their existing workforce will find the right approach using this pathway

Upskill Your Offshore Wind Workforce in Scotland

This section is your dedicated resource for navigating the skills landscape of Scotland's thriving offshore wind industry. At the heart of this transformation lies the opportunity to upskill and reskill workers across industries — from oil and gas, engineering, and construction to digital technologies and environmental sciences. A highly skilled workforce is the cornerstone of our success, and investing in your employees' development is crucial for staying competitive, embracing innovation, and ensuring the long-term growth of your business. Whether you're a business seeking to future-proof your workforce or an individual ready to transition into a high-growth sector, now is the time to act.

That’s where upskilling comes in.

Upskilling programmes

In Scotland, there are tailored upskilling programmes designed to help you:

Bridge skills gaps in your existing workforce
Transfer expertise from oil & gas and other sectors into offshore wind
Meet evolving industry standards and regulatory requirements
Improve workforce retention through career development and certification
Contribute to Scotland’s Net Zero goals and a just energy transition

Here, you'll find guidance and tools to identify your upskilling needs, discover relevant training solutions, and explore potential funding opportunities. Investing in your workforce today means securing your place in Scotland’s offshore wind future.

Take these steps

Step-by-step guide

Knowing where to focus your training efforts is the first step towards a more skilled and efficient team.

See our step-by-step guide

Finding the right solutions

Once you’ve completed a skills gap analysis, the next step is to identify the right training solutions that directly address your workforce’s needs.

Find the right training solutions

Funding and support

Employers in Scotland looking to train or upskill their workforce for offshore wind can access a range of funding and support.

Explore funding opportunities

Other related pathways

Below are the links to the other skills support pathways available for companies looking at the offshore wind market