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
15 weeks of full access from enrollment date
Self-paced — study on your own schedule
46 lessons covering planning, execution & reporting
Certificate of completion included
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Companies trained
46
Lessons
~40days
Avg. completion time
Self-paced
15-week access
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 & Benefits

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
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Meet the instructors

Real world expertise, theory you can trust

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 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

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

Who is this for?

Enrolling for yourself, or your team?

GEO 01 is built for offshore wind professionals — choose the path that fits your situation.

For teams 69% of students

Train your engineering team

Bring a shared technical foundation to your offshore projects. Trusted by teams at Equinor, Vena Energy, and more.

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  • Dedicated onboarding support included
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For individuals

Advance your own career

Self-enroll and study at your own pace. Practical knowledge you can apply immediately on offshore projects.

  • Self-paced — average completion ~40 days
  • Lifetime access to all course materials
  • Certificate of completion for your profile
  • Access to professional peer community
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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 info session recording
45 min · Q&A with instructors
Free

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GEO 01 — Site & Survey Fundamentals

Planning, execution and reporting for offshore wind geophysical surveys.

Geotechnical & geophysical surveys
Data integration & QC
Design basis contribution
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