Certified Nanotech and
Clean Tech Professional
According to the U.S. government agencies,
nanotechnology alone will be a trillion dollar business
by the year 2015, and about 1 million employees will be
required in U.S. alone. Clean technology, which has
become a major application of nanotechnology, had a
revenue growth from 55 billion in 2006 to 77.3 billion
in 2007, a 40% annual increase. The time to enter this
growing industry is now, and the CNCP certification
program is designed to equip you with relevant knowledge
and practical experience to be successful in the
emerging industries.
This
intensive program is designed to train the participants
for entry level jobs with an opportunity for advancement
in the high growth industries of nanotechnology and
clean technology. The accelerated classroom/lab training
courses will equip you to enter into the emerging
nanotech and clean tech industries. Classes will be on
Monday through Thursday
from 1:30
PM-6:00 PM for 6 weeks. 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,
students are expected to participate in industry
seminars which will be held on Thursdays at 11:30 AM -
1:30 PM.
Next Training Dates: June 2- July 11,
2008 in San Jose
Hours: Monday to Thursday 1:30 PM
to 6:00 PM, plus Industry Seminar on Thursday 11:30
AM-1:30 PM
Contact hours: 20 hours per week with a total of 120
contact hours including lectures, research assignment,
group discussion, industry seminar and lab work on learning how
to use a Scanning Electron Microscope)
Prerequisite: a 4 year degree (Bachelor of Art,
Sciences or Engineering) or equivalent with at least 3 years of working experience.
Location
California Institute of
Nanotechnology Headquarters
1290 Parkmoor Ave
San Jose, CA 95126
Course Outline &
Schedule ( weekly from 1:30 PM-5:30 PM unless
otherwise stated)
Week 1 (June 2-5)
Session 1: June 2 - Introduction to Nanoscience and
Nanotechnology
Session 2: June 3 - Nanotech Business
Session 3:
June 4
- Nanomaterials
Session 4: June 5 - INDUSTRY SEMINAR (11:30
pm-1:30 pm)
Session 5:
June 5
-
Research Project
Week 2 (June 9-12)
Session 6: June 9 -
Surface and Thin Film Technology
Session 7: June 10 -
Nanofabrication
Session 8: June 11 - Nanomaterial
Characterization
Session 9: June 11 - INDUSTRY SEMINAR (11:30
pm-1:30 pm)
Session 10: June 11 - Lab - Using Scanning
Electron Microscope
Week 3 (June 16-19)
Session 11: June 16 -
Nanobiotechnology- Nanomedicine
Session 12: June 17 - Research Project
Session 13: June 18 - Group Presentations
Session 14: June 19 -
INDUSTRY SEMINAR (11:30 pm-1:30 pm)
Session 15: June 19 - Lab - Using Scanning Electron
Microscope
Week 4 (June 23- 26)
Session 16: June 23 - Clean Tech Business
Session 17: June 24 - Solar Energy and Photovoltaics
Session 18: June 24 - Biofuels
Session 19: June 25 - INDUSTRY SEMINAR (11:30 pm-1:30 pm)
Session 20: June 25 - Lab - Using Scanning Electron
Microscope
Week 5 (June 30-July 3)
Session 21: June 30 - Electric
Vehicles
Session 22: July 1 -
Green Building
Session 23: July 2 -
Emerging Clean Energy Technologies
Session 24: July 3 -
INDUSTRY SEMINAR (11:30 pm-1:30 pm)
Session 25: July 3 - Group Presentation
Week 6 (July 7-10)
Session 26: July 7 - Clean Tech Consulting Projects
Session 27: July 8 - Group Presentation
Session 28: July 9 - Review
Session 29: July 10 - INDUSTRY SEMINAR (11:30 pm-1:30
pm)
Session 30: July 10 - EXAM
REQUIREMENTS:
1.
Candidates must have B.A or B.S. or BE degree or
equivalent
2. Candidates must have at least three years of working
experience.
3. Candidates must successfully complete an assessment
test.
