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Important updates to GWO Training Standards come into full effect on 10 September 2026.
GWO has completed the final pilot of its new High Voltage T-Connector Installation and Transformer Maintenance modules, with feedback from four pilots now set to inform the final training content ahead of release later this year.
Explore what competence means in practice in a member-led conversation at the GWO Safety & Training Forum & Awards 2026.
Get your equipment in front of the industry at the GWO Safety & Training Forum in Paris.
Meet the outstanding talent in our 2026 Instructor of the Year shortlist!
Don’t miss the next IQTT training in Copenhagen
Read the latest updates to our new High Voltage Standards development.
Learn how members of the GWO community are helping shape the future of safety and training through practical, peer-led sessions at this year's Forum.
Innovative Wind Cross Skill Programme launched to deliver two-way transition for Oil & Gas Technicians working in wind
As the GWO Safety & Training Forum & Awards 2026 approaches, learn more about our member-led session on going beyond basic safety training.
Training centres prepared for backlog but expect 59% of typical course volumes in May, rising to 91% by July - Careful preparation and adaptations in place as lock-down re-opening begins - Digital options limit participants’ and instructors’ exposure to virus
This advice has now been updated. Please return to the main Corona Virus page for the latest information
Global Wind Organisation has re-opened its office in Copenhagen following relaxation of Covid-19 lock down
EWA quickly adapted its operations and training to mitigate infection risk from Covid-19 early in the process
The changes relate to the instructor/participant ratio required for actual audits and the auditing of digital delivery
In the first edition of GWO's Training in the Pandemic Expert Series Webinars, guest panelists provided a guided tour of their facility and steps taken to minimise contamination between employees and participants.
Training during the lock down
Our latest update includes guidance on the BSTR-P training standard, auditing of said standard and requirements for digital learning
Versions 7 and 9 of the Requirements for Certification Bodies and Training Providers (Formerly known as 'Criteria for Training Providers/Certification Bodies') published today.
This advice has been updated. Please return to the main Corona Virus page for the latest.
Addressing skills fade is the number one priority for GWO members during Covid-19 Pandemic
The requirements confirm that digital learning may be used to deliver GWO certified training
GWO thanks its working group members for their support
This guidance has been updated. Please return to the main page for the latest Corona Advisory Note
This advice has been updated. Please return to the main Corona page for the latest advisory note
• Vestas’ Paul Robbins elected Chairman until 2022 • Executive Committee (ExCo) elected with mandate to establish GWO trained workforce beyond 200,000 people
This guidance has been updated. Please return to the main Corona Virus pages for the latest information and guidance
This guidance has been updated. Please return to the main Corona Virus page for the latest information
The amount of completed GWO training in South America rose 101% in 2019
GWO's latest publication is available for download from today
• Long term strategy will more than double GWO trained workforce • Latin America, North America and Asia-Pacific up +80% in 2019
Third party certification bodies are an essential element in the GWO governance framework. We reveal some data about which ones have certified the most.
Certification bodies are essential in the governance system of GWO Standards. Without them, training providers cannot deliver GWO training and worker safety is potentially at risk.
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Feedback wanted: Draft of new requirements available for download and review
GWO reports on global training activity and future strategy
GWO Training Providers network keeps growing
Workforce development expert predicts growth in GWO training to support offshore market
New solutions have been released for WINDA
Operations, communication and marketing support functions expand to meet demand
GWO has migrated WINDA from a Django/Python solution hosted on Amazon Web Services to a solution based on Microsoft Azure.
GWO members say the value created by WINDA for safety and workforce productivity far outweigh the costs of the system
The GWO Criteria for Training Providers and Certification Bodies provide the framework and governance system around which more than 350 training providers can operate.
Global Wind Organisation (GWO) and the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) have signed a partnership agreement to highlight the importance of safety, training and job creation to power wind energy development and the global energy transition.
No outstanding issues were identified by following review of incident during BST Sea Survival practical lesson
GWO training increased substantially in North America and Asia during the third quarter of 2019
Jakob Lau Holst, CEO of GWO, congratulated SHANGHAI ELECTRIC on their new offshore training site at a special ceremony during China Wind Power 2019.
GWO is commissioning a report to assess and forecast workforce needs in offshore wind
Data-driven decision making will increasingly drive training standardisation in wind. Jose Jimenez, Governance and Risk Manager at Global Wind Organisation explains the role GWO’s Risk Register will have in moving the industry forward.
Developers of Simulwind claim virtual reality simulator gives students pre-site knowledge of WTG, reducing costs and time for training
GWO is beginning its review process of training provider and certification body rules, beginning with a questionnaire for stakeholders.
North America’s leading wind energy employers came together for two and a half days of work at the GE Renewables Learning Center in Niskayuna, NY.
GWO Sea Survival training has never been demonstrated inside an exhibition centre before
If safety in offshore wind is your priority, enter our competition to win a complementary three day exhibition pass to WindEurope Offshore.
Registration is now open for WindEurope Offshore Copenhagen 26-28 November 2019
Training providers, employers and delegates can now choose between the combined course, or individual modules
The standard was created after more than 400 existing certifications were discovered in Europe alone for this type of skill set.
GWO has recently identified a certification body performing audits to training providers, who has not documented compliance with GWO Criteria
The WINDA fee suports GWO's mission to create a safer and more productive workforce in wind
GWO is beginning its review process for Advanced Rescue and Enhanced First Aid, beginning with a questionnaire for stakeholders.
New member estimates how many of its employees and contractors could potentially be in scope
World leader in wind energy commits to GWO standards
Workforce and employers benefit as GWO training up 26% in first half of 2019
Goal to optimize supply chain and source talent from certified training providers through contractors, owner operators and manufacturers to continuously improve core safety competencies.
The certification body you appoint to audit your site must appear on the GWO's approved list
Old versions of GWO standards are available for three months, but our survey discovered 30% of training providers could be waiting up to 12 weeks to implement the new version.
Basic Safety Training (BST) version 11 and Basic Technical Training (BTT) version 4 will no longer be valid from 1st July. Use of unpublished versions by GWO training providers may be considered a non-compliance.
As Taiwan prepares to develop 5.5 GW of offshore wind by 2025, a delegation from the country's leading science and technology university visited GWO on a fact finding mission.
When a new member company joins GWO, an onboarding process begins to help align safety practices with established, global standards. We report on The Nordex Group’s plans which include merit for up to 500 working at height certifications.
GWO has begun its first project to translate its standards and criteria into another language.
Safety is an investment in people, not a cost, say Brazilian training providers
The number of GWO-trained technicians continued to rise during the first quarter of 2019, boosted by increases in technical and advanced skills courses.
An update on new training provider certifications from around the world.
On ILO World Safety Day 28.04.2019, site leaders from Argentina's new 99MW La Castellana Wind Farm explained how GWO standards help them at work. **This article has been translated from the original spanish version
GE Renewables veteran brings years of HSE experience to GWO secretariat
• Eight of world’s top 10 wind turbine manufacturers now GWO Members • Collaboration is key to creating safer and more productive workforce
The leadership of a new Executive Committee (ExCo) of Global Wind Organisation has today been formed. The committee oversees all work carried out by the Secretariat.
GWO hosted a successful two day conference and demonstration programme, attended by 100s of guests
Existing versions of training standards will continue to be available for a period of three months. Previous criteria versions will be valid until 1 October 2019.
ILO World Safety Day 2019 is an opportunity to explain how globally recognised safety training standards raise the bar for everyone.
On 2nd April, GWO's training standards and audit & compliance specialists will be available to take questions and help with any problems.
Training providers appointing certification bodies should make sure their supplier conforms to GWO's Criteria
From 1 April 2019 certificates issued by certification bodies that have not provided documentation to GWO will not be accepted.
Our monthly update on new training provider certifications from around the world.
The Blade Repair working group completed this final draft five weeks ahead of schedule.
Chairman Eloy Jauregui says "challenge just beginning" as GWO-trained workforce hits 74,000+ people worldwide
The world’s largest turbine manufacturers and owners have collaborated to bring to market their most ambitious training standard yet. The GWO Blade Repair standard is designed to achieve learning objectives in the safety and craftsmanship skills that are essential to this challenging, technical role.
GWO has adopted new statutes to maintain efficient governance while we grow our global membership of wind turbine manufacturers and owners.
GWO is hosting the first ever Safety, Skills and Training Zone at the Wind Europe Conference & Exhibition on April 2nd & 3rd in Bilbao
As part of GWO's ongoing commitment to good governance of its worldwide training network, a trio of Auditor Qualification Training (AQT) courses will take place in the United States, Denmark and China.
The GWO Slinger Signaller standard working group is making progress
Technicians will develop an understanding and awareness of the associated health and safety issues when working on the installation phase of a project
The GWO Secretariat has grown from two to eight employees in the space of eighteen months
ART/Merit licence holders can now train the gaps in SGRE's advanced rescue course
A new training centre in China has been highlighted by auditors for its quality.
Globally leading wind turbine manufacturers endorse GWO standards for their workforce training needs.
The BTT Installation Module will provide technicians with an understanding and awareness of the associated health and safety issues when working on the installation phase of a project.
The GWO 2019 work plan includes several new and enhanced training standards. All are the result of close collaboration between 16 globally leading wind energy companies who are the industry's largest employers.
Analysis shows up to an 80% commonality between GWO members' existing blade repair training programmes in terms of basic safety and skills.
RESS is hoping to deliver GWO training in Russia from mid-2019
From April 2019, certification bodies must document one of three ways their auditors are qualified to certify a GWO training site or course.
We've had a great response to our call for working group participants and have now ended the recruitment process.
The commitment, flexibility and cooperation from everyone involved in the working groups has significantly contributed to GWOs mission to strive for an injury-free work environment and improve safety for personnel working on site in the global wind industry.
HSE and O&M representatives from Ørsted and GW Renewable Energy presented at the workshop and explained how they believe GWO standards can be integrated into the training mix of technicians working in US Offshore wind.
GWO training providers opened 21 new locations between July and September 2018.
GWO safety initiatives in China have received a boost, after a trio of training infrastructure projects were revealed in Beijing.
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