RECOA and PVD Training Join Forces to Build Vietnam’s Offshore Wind Workforce
*Pictured: Doan Viet Bach and Pham Van Diem from PVD Training, alongside Elvin Sng representing the Renewable Construction Academy
24 October 2025 – The Renewable Construction Academy (RECOA) is proud to announce a strategic partnership with PVD Technical Training Joint Stock Company (PVD Training) to accelerate workforce development for Vietnam’s emerging offshore wind sector.
This collaboration marks a significant step toward equipping Vietnam’s labour force with the skills needed to support the country’s renewable energy ambitions. Together, RECOA and PVD Training will raise training standards, deliver specialised programmes, and foster a pipeline of talent ready to meet the demands of offshore wind—both locally and globally.
Vietnam’s offshore wind potential is vast, with shallow waters near densely populated coastal regions offering ideal conditions for development. Backed by government initiatives such as the National Power Development Plan VIII (PDP8), Vietnam is positioning itself as a future leader in the global renewable energy market.
The sector is expected to generate thousands of high-quality jobs across technical, operational, and managerial roles. According to CIP’s “Offshore wind workforce” report, the proposed 3.5GW La Gan offshore wind project alone will require over 45,000 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees over its lifetime.
Through this partnership, RECOA and PVD Training will co-develop tailored training programmes, share industry insights, identify emerging skill gaps, and host seminars to support knowledge exchange. The collaboration will also produce analytical reports to inform and guide Vietnam’s offshore wind strategy.
Elvin Sng, Head of Asia and Middle East at JUMBO Consulting Group, RECOA's Academy Partner, emphasised:
“The value proposition of RECOA is to distill and structure best practice and industry knowledge, making it available in a high quality and scalable format, in existing and emerging markets, to enable upskilling in support of the energy transition.
For Vietnam, what better way to do this, than to team up with market leading training provider, PVD Training.
PVD Training provide a range of high-quality safety and technical training, and combined with RECOA’s industry centric training within project management disciplines, together, we provide an unrivalled value proposition to upskill the Vietnamese workforce and job creation”
Mr. Pham Van Diem, Deputy Director, PVD Technical Training & Certification J.S.C., added:
“Our partnership with RECOA opens a new gateway for learners across Vietnam and the region to access world-class renewable energy training through an innovative online platform. This collaboration makes global-standard education more accessible, helping professionals upskill anytime, anywhere. As a strategic partner of RECOA, PVD Training is proud to contribute to building a competent, safety-driven workforce that supports the sustainable growth of the renewable energy industry.”
Together, RECOA and PVD Training are laying the foundation for a skilled, future-ready workforce—empowering Vietnam’s transition to clean energy.
About the Renewable Construction Academy (RECOA)
The Renewable Construction Academy develops role-based online education programmes and courses to educate and upskill the renewable energy industry’s workforce. By addressing today’s resource challenge and fueling the green transition, RECOA plays a vital role in promoting the adoption of renewable energy solutions. The Academy offers high-quality, engaging e-learning solutions developed in collaboration with Academy Partners, industry-leading subject matter experts, to establish and elevate the standard of education and training for renewable energy professionals.
About PVD Technical Training Joint Stock Company (PVD Training)
PVD Training is Vietnam’s leading provider of Offshore Safety Courses and Technical Training for the oil and gas and wind energy sectors. The center is committed to delivering top-notch training in alignment with global standards, supported by licenses from key organisations such as GWO, OPITO, IRATA, IWCF, and Lloyd’s Register. Beyond training and certification, PVD Training also offers well-trained workforce solutions and specialised technical services. In recent years, PVD Training has expanded its focus on sustainable practices and green skills to support Vietnam’s goal of achieving Net-Zero Carbon Emissions. For more information, visit the PVD Training website.
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Michelle Adamick
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The Renewable Construction Academy
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