PROFESSIONAL TRAINING CERTIFICATES IN NANOTECHNOLOGY
In
partnership with the International Association of
Nanotechnology, the Institute has received funding by a
grant from United States Department of Labor to develop
curriculum and provide technical training programs to
business executives, professional managers and
dislocated workers in nanotechnology.
California Nanotechnology Workforce Training Program has
been developed to assist:
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Business
executives and professionals: to
re-engineer your company’s product development,
manufacturing process and expand market positioning.
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Scientists or engineers: to become
an expert and a trainer in advanced nanotechnology
technology.
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Apprentice: qualified candidates
are encouraged to apply for the Apprentice Program
with paid on-the-job training.
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Displaced workers with a background in
technology: to get new skills for a career
in a high growth industry.
These high tech
professional development training workshops are taught
by a world-class faculty consisting of professors from
Stanford University, NASA, California Institute of
Nanotechnology and other leading organizations and
industry partners.
Currently Offered Training Programs
The Certified Nanotechnology & Clean
Technology Professional
The 8-week certificate
program is designed to train the participants for professional
jobs with an opportunity for advancement in the high growth
industries of nanotechnology and clean technology. The
certificate classroom/lab training courses will equip you to
enter into the emerging nanotech and clean tech industries.
Students will be expected to demonstrate their acquired
knowledge through problem solving, group discussions, and
project development.
In addition to classroom learning and group project research
assignment, students are expected to participate in industry
seminars which will be held on Thursdays at 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
and complete a hand-on learning coursework on how to use a
Scanning Electron Microscope at our training laboratory.
Training Dates:
|
Orange |
April 25 to June 27, 2009
(completed ) |
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San Jose |
Summer - July 11- August 29, 2009
(registration is now closed) |
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Orange
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Summer- July 25-September 19, 2009
(registration is now closed) |
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San Jose |
Autumn- September 5-
October 24, 2009 (registration is now open) |
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Orange |
Autumn- September 12-
October 31, 2009 (registration is now open) |
Prerequisite: a 4 year degree (Bachelor of Art,
Sciences or Engineering) or equivalent with at least 3 years of
working experience.
Weekly Schedule:
Saturday 9:00 AM- 5:30 PM (in classroom)
Tuesday and Thursday: 7:00 PM- 9:00 PM (online group project
collaboration)
Tuition
Student loan is available for qualified students, to be paid as
low as $50.00 per month. Please download the following brochure
and call the Financial Aid- California Institute of
Nanotechnology at 408-280-6222 for more information.
Brochure:
SAN JOSE - July 11- August 29:
click for 4 page color brochure
IRVINE - July 25-September 19:
click for a 4 page color brochure
Training Locations:
San Jose
Corporate Headquarters
California Institute of Nanotechnology
1290 Parkmoor Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126
Orange County
4100 Calit2 Building
Irvine, CA 92697-2800
Registration
http://cinano.com/registration.htm
Student Loan: is available to qualified candidates. For more
information, please visit
Financial Aid.
Certified Photovoltaic
Practitioner
The Certified
Photovoltaic Practitioner (CCP) program is designed for
those individuals wanting to get into the high-growth
solar energy industry. The program provides basic
knowledge comprehension and application of photovoltaic
(solar electric) system operations.
The CCP certificate prepares the student to pass the
NABCEP Entry Level Certificate exam. The NABCEP Entry
Level Certificate of Knowledge exam is based on a set of
learning objectives developed by a NABCEP Committee of
PV subject matter experts.
Photovoltaic Energy Practitioners design and install
solar panels on buildings. It’s a highly technical
process that involves a careful consideration of
location and angles. The solar installer is also
responsible for making sure the panels are properly
connected to the building’s electrical system and any
“smart” two-way metering systems (which allow customers
to get paid for surplus energy they generate) that may
be present.
The Learning
Objectives include ten (10) skill sets:
· PV Markets and Applications
· Safety Basics
· Electricity Basics
· Solar Energy Fundamentals
· PV Module Fundamentals
· System Components
· PV System Sizing
· PV System Electrical Design
· PV System Mechanical Design
· Performance Analysis and Troubleshooting
Date:
September 4- October 24, 2009
Location:
California Institute of Nanotechnology
1290 Parkmoor Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126
Future Training Programs
Certified Associate in Clean Energy (CACE)
This general business certificate is an entry level
certification which is a pre-requisite for some other
certifications. The program provides a general
introduction to clean energy and energy efficiency
concepts including solar energy, photovoltaic,
bio-energy. Targeted population: older youth (20-24
years old), adults, dislocated workers, professional
managers in sales and marketing.
Contact Hours: 32.
Prerequisite: High School Diploma
with 2-5 years of experience.
Certified PV Installer (CPVI)
This technical certification offers the training in
photovoltaic (PV) system installation. It fulfills the
employer’s need of PV installers. Targeted population:
older youth (20-24 years old), adults, dislocated
workers, veterans. Contact Hours: 48
Prerequisite: CACE
Certified Bio-Energy Technician (CBET)
This technical certification offers practical training
in the fundamentals of bio-mass and bio-energy. Targeted
population: science technicians, service engineers,
technical managers. Contact Hours: 48.
Prerequisite: CNCP.
Certified Clean Tech Project Management (CTPM)
This management certification offers training in best
practices in project management in context of the
renewable energy systems projects. Targeted population:
business executives, project managers, supervisors,
architecture, engineers and other professionals.
Contact Hours: 32 Prerequisite:
CNCP.
Clean Tech Apprentice Program (CTAP)
This one-year apprentice training program in clean tech
is designed to new college graduates to get entry level
jobs in clean technology industry while get hands-on the
job training in solar energy technology and other
related renewable energy technology. This intensive
program is designed to train a selected number of
qualified students to get a paid job at a clean tech
company while completing their training.
Contact Hours: 144 Prerequisite:
A minimum of an Associate degree in science or
equivalent
