Nanotech and Solar Training for Professionals
We recently posted a notice on our job board outlining an eight week course being offered in San Jose and Los Angeles California by the California Institute of Nanotechnology in combination with the International Association of Nanotechnology, CleanTech Institute, and the Workforce Institute of America. The purpose of this nonprofit, federally funded organization is to create a knowledge foundation in the emerging Nanotech and Solar Energy industries of Silicon Valley and other knowledge rich areas of the country. Upon completion of the course one will become a "CNCP" Certified Nanotechnology and Clean Technology Professional. Courses are taught by leading professors from Berkeley, Santa Clara, UC Davis, and Stanford and there are several add on couses being offered in addition to the CNCP.
These courses are designed to provide managers, sales, and marketing people as well as other professionals with a solid foundation in the principals and core knowledge of Nanotech and Solar industries giving them enough information and credibility to move into these fields. The California Institute of Nanotechnology works closely with employers in the area and in turn can help place students in new positions and paid internships.
The CNCP course costs roughly $3500 and is available only to working professionals with at least three years of experience, a college degree, and who can pass a GMAT/GRE style one hour test covering math and critical reasoning skills. I personally sat for the test just a few days ago, and while I don't yet know if I passed, I can say that I enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend anyone in the area or anyone with an interest in Nanotech or Solar to check it out. For more information contact the California Institute of Nanotechnology at (866) 577-2456 or visit http://www.cinano.com.
Current course offerings listed below with more information here:
These courses are designed to provide managers, sales, and marketing people as well as other professionals with a solid foundation in the principals and core knowledge of Nanotech and Solar industries giving them enough information and credibility to move into these fields. The California Institute of Nanotechnology works closely with employers in the area and in turn can help place students in new positions and paid internships.
The CNCP course costs roughly $3500 and is available only to working professionals with at least three years of experience, a college degree, and who can pass a GMAT/GRE style one hour test covering math and critical reasoning skills. I personally sat for the test just a few days ago, and while I don't yet know if I passed, I can say that I enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend anyone in the area or anyone with an interest in Nanotech or Solar to check it out. For more information contact the California Institute of Nanotechnology at (866) 577-2456 or visit http://www.cinano.com.
Current course offerings listed below with more information here:
- Certified Nanotech CleanTech Professional (CNCP)
- Micro-Nano-Fabrication for Photovoltaics Workshop (available free to CNCP participants)
- Apprenticeship in Nanotech & Clean Tech - Paid on the Job Training
- Train the Trainer Certificate in Nanotechnology
- Business Re-Engineering Certificate in Nanotechnology
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