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.
The Academy’s premiere offering is the brand-new Hydropower System Principles Training.
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
Experience Hydropower System Principles Taught by Industry Experts from all over North America
Course
SESSIONS START IN 2025: JULY and NOVEMBER
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
Register for the Virtual Course – July Start >
Register for the Virtual Course – November Start >
Price: $4,000 per person | $3,000 NHA Members
WANT TO LEARN MORE? PLEASE CONTACT
Marla Barnes | VP of Member and Industry Engagements
816.588.4639
marla@hydro.org
Overview
The next Overview training is June 26 – 27. This training will be done virtually.
June 26: 11 AM to 4 PM ET
June 27: 11 AM to 4 PM ET
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, consider enrolling in the full course). To learn more about the faculty and the modules, click HERE.
Upon completion of the Overview, each learner receives 8 hours of professional development credit (PDHs).
Price: $625 per person | $495 NHA Members
Register for the Overview – June 26 – 27 >
What are the 8 modules covered in the training?
01
Introduction / Overview / Foundation / Water to Wires
02
Production Planning and Water Management
03
Dam Safety
04
Equipment, Engineering and Technology
05
Asset Management, including Reliability
06
Markets
07
Environment
08
Licensing/Permitting
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT
Marla Barnes | VP of Member and Industry Engagements
816.588.4639
marla@hydro.org
