GEO 01
Site & Survey Data Fundamentals for Offshore Wind

Offshore wind surveys, done right from the start

Learn from experienced professionals all about site survey planning, execution and reporting, relevant for foundations, substations, and subsea cables, and key for project success.

Developed in partnership with COWI
Course price
249
ex. VAT*
Self-paced — 15 weeks of full access from enrollment date
All content is presented in English, with subtitles to support your learning
Certificate of completion included
Contact us for team pricing

* VAT is subject to student and/or client's country of origin. VAT exemptions may apply.

10+
Companies trained
3+
Hours of content
46
Lessons
Academic partner

Developed in partnership with industry experts.

COWI is a global consulting firm with strong presence in Scandinavia, the UK, and North America, providing engineering, renewable energy, and environmental services in 35+ countries.

Learning goals

Here are your expected learning outcomes

By the end of the course, you will have gained a practical understanding of the processes, techniques, and importance of geotechnical and geophysical site investigations in offshore wind projects. Timely and careful planning is key for a safe and cost-effective execution of a site survey campaign.
Site investigations
Practical Application
Apply the knowledge gained to real-world scenarios, enhancing your capability to manage and interpret site investigation data effectively, supporting the planning and development of offshore wind projects.
Data integration and analysis
Site Investigations
Develop an understanding of the methods and applications of geotechnical and geophysical surveys, understanding when and why each method is used.
Design basis contribution
Data Integration & Analysis
Learn how geotechnical and geophysical data interplay and are integrated, linking them to environmental data to make informed decisions about site suitability and design.
Foundations and cable routes
Design Basis Contribution
Gain the ability to understand the development of the ground models and Geotechnical Interpretive Reports (GIRs) that feed into the design basis of offshore wind projects.

Course Features

4 chapters with 6-9 lessons each, covering the full survey lifecycle
High quality videos and animations showing the proceses
Knowledge checks at the end of each chapter
Equipment photos, data examples & case studies
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While developed for offshore wind, the survey techniques covered are also used for other marine infrastructure — bridges, harbour developments, and aggregate mapping. No theoretical or mathematical background is required; this course focuses on practical understanding and application.

Self-paced, flexible learning for working professionals

Drag to explore your learning pace — course access runs for 15 weeks
Day 1
14 days
42 days
105 days
Meet the instructors

Real world expertise, theory you can trust

I liked the course primarily for its effective communication methods,

and the topics were well covered. The downloadable report examples are very useful to train.

Gennaro Illiano

Gennaro Illiano

Junior Offshore Survey Representative

No matter your role, understanding the ground you're building on is essential,

and this course lays that groundwork perfectly. The most valuable takeaway was understanding the specific structure and organisation of offshore site investigations.

Julius Vladičkay

Julius Vladičkay

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

I've been familiar with the results produced,

but this course gave an insight into how the data gets gathered in a structured way.

Daniel Peter Dalicsek

Daniel Peter Dalicsek

Course graduate

Individual learner

For individuals

Practical knowledge you can apply immediately, on your own schedule.

  • Self-paced — average completion ~40 days
  • 15 weeks of full access from enrollment date
  • Certificate of completion for your profile
  • Access to professional peer community
Team training session

For teams

69% of students

GEO 01 is built for offshore wind professionals. Bring a shared technical foundation to your projects.

  • Flexible group pricing from 3+ seats
  • Invoice & purchase order payment available
  • Progress tracking across your whole team
  • Dedicated onboarding support included
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Introduction to GEO 01
12 min · Overview lesson
Free
What is a geophysical survey?
18 min · Chapter 1 preview
Free
GEO 01 Info Session Recording
50 min · Q&A with instructors
Free

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