Offshore wind consenting e-learning modules

Offshore Wind Consenting and Environment E-Learning Modules

2026 Update

Originally launched in 2021, the Offshore Wind Consenting and Environment e-Learning Modules have been recently updated to reflect the latest consenting landscape and capture any changes to policy, legislation and regimes. The modules deliver comprehensive coverage of all key consenting areas through interactive activities and videos. Designed to build capability and understanding, they provide a strong foundation for new graduates and professionals transitioning into offshore wind consenting from other industries, making them an ideal addition to onboarding programmes. For those, already working in offshore wind consenting, themed modules also enable users to quickly access targeted topics for efficient fact-checking or knowledge refreshers.

Modules

Module 1: Offshore wind in the UK

An overview of the history of offshore wind and offshore wind leasing and consenting in the UK. This module will also give you a high-level overview of the key components of an offshore wind farm.

Estimated completion time: 110 minutes

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Module 3: Key players in the UK offshore wind industry

This module provides an overview of some of the key stakeholders involved in the offshore wind consenting processes and their responsibilities.

Estimated completion time: 95 minutes

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Module 5: Applying for and securing the main consents

This module covers the key consents required to construct and operate and offshore wind farm in the UK and the differences between the devolved administrations. It also provides an overview of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Habitats Regulation Assessment (HRA) processes.

Estimated completion time: 100 minutes

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Module 7: Decommissioning

This module provides an overview of what happens at the end of the end of a project’s lifespan, the related legal obligations and looks at some examples of how offshore wind farms have been decommissioned so far.

Estimated completion time: 30 minutes

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Module 2: offshore wind and climate change

This module explores the role that offshore wind plays in tackling climate change and key future challenges for the offshore wind industry.

Estimated completion time: 75 minutes

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Module 4: Project planning and early development

This module explores the role of legislation and policy in setting targets and underpinning offshore wind leasing and ultimately informing project site selection work.

Estimated completion time: 80 minutes

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Module 6: From consent to construction and operation

This module explores the project processes after a project has received consent. It covers funding decisions, construction and how an offshore wind farm is operated as well as how the consents are managed.

Estimated completion time: 40 minutes

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