A range of technical training programs are available both in Canada and internationally to help train an experienced renewable energy labour force.
- Canada Renewable Energy Education and Training (CREET) Courses: Natural Resources Canada and the Association of Canadian Community Colleges provide a list of relevant courses offered through colleges and training centers both in Canada and internationally.
- RETScreen International Training Courses and Materials: A list of upcoming training courses and free training materials are available for the RETScreen International Clean Energy Project Analysis Software, which is designed to assist planners, decision-makers and industry in implementing renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.
- SWITCH - Kingston's Alternative Energy Cluster: SWITCH is a network of research and educational institutions, community groups, businesses, local private and public sector organizations, and individuals in the Kingston region that aim to create a local concentration of industrial, commercial, investment, applied research, and educational activities in the alternative energy sector. SWITCH provides a listing of activities and institutions in the Kingston region offering information and instruction in alternative energy systems.
- SWITCH - Energy House: The Energy House is an alternative energy demonstration project and training centre for alternative energy technologists and technicians that houses the Energy Systems Engineering Technician / Technologist Program at St. Lawrence College in Kingston, Ontario.
Colleges and universities may offer additional courses and programs. Consult course calendars or contact institutions directly for more information.
