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 another Full Course cohort starting in November – 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.
Next Course Starting in November 2026
The November cohort will work through the eight modules in a virtually facilitated, faculty-led setting for 5 hours once per month (usually the third Thursday of each month), starting November 19, 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.
EARN 40 PDH Hours +
NHA SYSTEM PRINCIPLES CERTIFICATION
Price: $4,000 per person | $3,000 NHA Members
Register for the Virtual Course – November Start >
WANT TO LEARN MORE? PLEASE CONTACT
Aaron David Hernandez | Operations Assistant
(202) 897-8580
[email protected]
Next Year: Spring Course Starting in April 2027
The cohort will work through the eight modules in a virtually facilitated, faculty-led setting for 5 hours once per month (usually the third Friday of each month), starting April 16, 2027.
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.
EARN 40 PDH Hours +
NHA SYSTEM PRINCIPLES CERTIFICATION
Price: $4,000 per person | $3,000 NHA Members
Register for the Spring 2027 Virtual Course – April 16 Start >
Next Year: Fall Course Starting in October 2027
The cohort will work through the eight modules in a virtually facilitated, faculty-led setting for 5 hours once per month (usually the third Thursday of each month), starting October 14, 2027.
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.
EARN 40 PDH Hours +
NHA SYSTEM PRINCIPLES CERTIFICATION
Price: $4,000 per person | $3,000 NHA Members
Register for the Fall 2027 Virtual Course – October 14 Start >
Virtual Overview Training in 2027 – 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) during the early summer of 2027. Earn 8 Professional Development Hours virtually (June 24 & 25) covering 8 tenets of the hydropower industry.
Virtual Overview
The next virtual Overview training will be held June 24 & 25, 2027 via Microsoft Teams. 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
Licensing/Compliance
04
Environment
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
