Geothermal Training

Projects:
Short Courses and Workshops

Iceland GeoSurvey meets its commitment to the development of geothermal energy worldwide to a considerable degree through geothermal training at all levels. The GeoSurvey’s scientists comprise the majority of the specialist staff of the United Nations University Geothermal Training Programme. In addition, training courses and workshops are conducted  all over the world, teaching local scientists geothermal science and techniques.

We collaborate with:

  • United Nations University Geothermal Training Programme (UNU-GTP) 
    Scientists employed by Iceland GeoSurvey conduct about 60% of the teaching at the United Nations University Geothermal Training Programme (UNU-GTP). Established in 1978 by the United Nations University and the government of Iceland, the UNU-GTP is administered by the National Energy Authority of Iceland.

Each year over 20 geothermal professionals from developing countries around the world are enrolled for six months’ intensive training in geothermal science and engineering. Annually five or six individuals complete a two-year Masters of Science degree in geothermal studies in cooperation with the University of Iceland. 

Iceland GeoSurvey has co-operated in organizing tailor-made international workshops, lectures, and training courses in geothermal development, with special emphasis on developing nations in Africa, Central America, and Asia. 
View short courses and workshops.Training in El Salvador.

  • Icelandic International Development Agency (ICEIDA)
    Iceland GeoSurvey has participated in ICEIDA funded development collaboration projects involving training and lecturing as well as geothermal exploration. The geothermal training involves technical assistance and capacity building in collaboration with local technical people under the auspices of government institutions in relevant countries. 
  • Universities in Iceland
    Iceland GeoSurvey has signed cooperation contracts with Icelandic academic institutions, and some of our scientists hold visiting professorships at the University of Iceland. Iceland GeoSurvey specialists also act as part-time lecturers on geothermal subjects at universities in Iceland.

    University of Iceland 
    Reykjavík University