GEO 01 — Site & Survey Data Fundamentals

Offshore wind surveys, done right from the start

For offshore wind engineers, project managers & client reps

Master the planning, execution and reporting of site & survey campaigns. Practical knowledge built and delivered by professionals who run these operations — not textbook theory.

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Developed with COWI — Global consulting firm with a strong presence in Scandinavia, the UK, and North America. Operating in over 35 countries, it provides engineering, architecture, renewable energy, and environmental services.
10+
Companies trained
46
Lessons
~40 days
Avg. completion time
Self-paced
15 week access
Trusted by
Equinor
Vena Energy
Nexif Ratch Energy
Mainstream Renewable Power
COP
Safelane
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No matter your role, understanding the ground you're building on is essential, and this course lays that groundwork perfectly.

Julius Vladičkay

Julius Vladičkay

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

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I liked the course primarily for its effective communication methods, and the topics were well covered.

Gennaro Illiano

Gennaro Illiano

Junior Offshore Survey Representative

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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

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Real world expertise, not just theory

GEO 01 — Course Overview

Site surveys are the backbone of every offshore wind project — revealing seabed conditions, hidden hazards, and foundation suitability. A well-executed survey campaign directly shapes design decisions, construction safety, and long-term structural integrity, reducing cost, risk, and delay across the project lifecycle.

Site investigations
Understand the methods and applications of geotechnical and geophysical surveys — when and why each is used.
Data integration & analysis
Learn how geotechnical and geophysical data interplay, linking to environmental data to inform decisions on site suitability and design.
Design basis contribution
Understand how survey outputs — including ground models and Geotechnical Interpretive Reports (GIRs) — feed into the project design basis.
Foundations & cable routes
Connect survey findings to foundation type selection, cable routing, and the most suitable construction methods.
Typical learner journey — days from enrollment
Day 1 Day 14 Day 40 — avg. complete Day 82

Each chapter builds on the last, from survey scoping through to reporting and design integration.

4
Chapters covering the full survey lifecycle
6–9
Individual lessons per chapter
Quizzes
Knowledge checks at the end of each chapter
Visuals
Equipment photos, data examples & exercises
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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.

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