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PVD Training Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Renewable Construction Academy (RECOA)

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On August 18, 2025, in Ho Chi MInh City, PVD Technical Training Joint Stock Company (PVD Training) officially signed a Partnership Agreement with the Renewable Construction Academy (RECOA) – an international academy based in Copenhagen, Denmark, specializing in training and capacity development for professionals in the renewable energy sector.

Partnership for a Sustainable Future

This collaboration reaffirms both parties’ commitment to enhancing training quality and establishing international standards for human resources in the oil & gas and renewable energy industries.

  • PVD Training is Vietnam’s leading training center, providing training & certification, manpower solutions, and technical services for the oil & gas and wind energy sectors.
  • RECOA is a pioneer in renewable energy training, dedicated to building internationally recognized training standards that meet the demand for highly skilled human resources in the green transition.

Key Areas of Collaboration

Under the agreement, PVD Training and RECOA will cooperate in several strategic areas:

  • Training & Development: Joint development of specialized courses and training programs in renewable energy.
  • Knowledge Sharing & Research: Co-hosting seminars, webinars, and publishing analytical reports on the wind power market, identifying trends and skills gaps.
  • Global Network: Leveraging each party’s international relationships to introduce clients and partners, and jointly participate in industry events.
  • Communication & Co-Branding: Conducting joint marketing campaigns, events, and community activities to strengthen shared brand visibility.

Significance of the Partnership

This collaboration enables PVD Training not only to expand its training portfolio into the renewable energy sector but also to reinforce its role as a pioneer in developing high-quality human resources, meeting the increasingly stringent demands of the oil & gas and renewable energy industries both in Vietnam and globally.

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Application Areas

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Maintenance methods and procedures

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Value and benefits

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Application areas

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Value Delivered

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