Introducing a Unique
Training Program
NHA’s new Hydro Academy brings to the water power community a variety of courses and workshops to aid in continuing education and professional development.
Discover the top reasons hydropower training matters – gain skills, boost confidence, and earn CEUs/PDHs.
SEE ALL THE BENEFITS TODAY >
Hydropower System Principles Training
Although there are various training offerings available in the industry covering different aspects of hydropower, there does not exist an all-encompassing option looking at the full system of hydropower production…until now! Designed and tested by more than 50 experts, we called on our members and industry partners to offer their best in-class expertise to train hydropower professionals.
OUR TRAINING IS DESIGNED FOR HYDRO PROFESSIONALS
- Educate new hires and accelerate knowledge transfer
- Train employees from other sectors of electric power
- Broaden knowledge of hydropower Industry Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
- Designed for anyone who wishes to learn the principles of hydropower – all are welcome!
BENEFITS
- Reduce onboarding time
- Create relationships among peers
- Save time on knowledge transfer – we’ll take care of the principles!
- Retain professionals within the industry
- Earn PDH’s
Top Reasons to Enroll in the Hydropower System Principles Training >
Experience Hydropower System Principles Taught by Industry Experts – over 8 Months, or 8 Hours
The Hydro Academy will be offering two different Full Course cohorts – one starting in February, another in October – 40 hours of Professional Development Hours (broken up over eight months) getting to know all aspects of the hydropower industry.
Scroll down to see more details about the Full Course.
Click here to see more details about our Overview.
Next Course Starting in February –
FEBRUARY COHORT – meeting for 5 hours at a time, once a month for eight consecutive months (usually third Friday of each month), starting February 20, 2026.
Earn an NHA Certification by completing the full Course (40 hours of content).
- Form relationships with colleagues
- Learn the best there is to offer in hydropower
- Brought to you by the industry and NHA’s Hydro Academy.
Work through the eight modules in a virtually facilitated, faculty-led setting for 5 hours once per month.
EARN 40 PDH Hours +
NHA SYSTEM PRINCIPLES CERTIFICATION
Price: $4,000 per person | $3,000 NHA Members
Register for the Virtual Course – February Start >
Another Course Starting in Fall 2026-
OCTOBER COHORT – meeting for 5 hours at a time, once a month for eight consecutive months (usually third Thursday of each month), starting October 15, 2026.
Earn an NHA Certification by completing the full Course (40 hours of content).
- Form relationships with colleagues
- Learn the best there is to offer in hydropower
- Brought to you by the industry and NHA’s Hydro Academy.
Work through the eight modules in a virtually facilitated, faculty-led setting for 5 hours once per month.
EARN 40 PDH Hours +
NHA SYSTEM PRINCIPLES CERTIFICATION
Price: $4,000 per person | $3,000 NHA Members
Register for the Virtual Course – October Start >
WANT TO LEARN MORE? PLEASE CONTACT
Aaron David Hernandez | Operations Assistant
(202) 897-8580
aaron@hydro.org
Virtual Overview Training in 2026 – Receive 8 PDHs while learning about all aspects of the hydropower industry
The Hydro Academy will be offering a concise 8-hour training (broken up into two afternoon sessions) this coming Spring season. Earn 8 Professional Development Hours virtually (April 2 & 3) covering 8 tenets of the hydropower industry.
Virtual Overview
The next virtual Overview training will be held April 2 and 3, 2026 via Microsoft Teams. If you are unable to attend our live overview, this is a great way to save on travel costs, and still learn from – and connect with – other professionals in the industry.
This Overview provides a total of 8 hours of instruction over two days, covering all 8 modules in an “overview” manner (for those wanting more of a “deep dive” into each module, please remember that enrolling in the Course after taking the overview entitled a learner to a 15% discount on the Course).
Upon completion of the Overview, each learner receives 8 hours of professional development credit (PDHs).
Price: $625 per person | $495 NHA Members
What are the 8 modules covered in the training?
01
Introduction / Overview / Foundation / Water to Wires
02
Equipment, Engineering and Technology
03
Environment
04
Licensing/Compliance
05
Production Planning and Water Management
06
Markets
07
Dam Safety
08
Asset Management, including Reliability
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT
Aaron David Hernandez | Operations Assistant
(202) 897-8580
