Spring has Sprung! Invest in Your Continuing Education for 2026

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Spring has Sprung! Invest in Your Continuing Education for 2026

DATE:

April 11, 2026

BY:

Chris Hayes, Vice President of Technical Programs and Training, National Hydropower Association

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Spring has Sprung! Invest in Your Continuing Education for 2026

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Whether you (or people you know) are new to the industry or need to earn Professional Development Hours during 2026, then NHA’s Hydropower System Principles Trainings are for you!

The NHA Hydro Academy is offering multiple training opportunities this year, so scroll down to learn more and register!

 

 

 

 

WHAT INDUSTRY IS SAYING ABOUT THE VALUE OF THE TRAINING

Learner Maureen Nwangene, PG&E, who was featured on NHA’s LinkedIn, shared her excitement about participating in the training.

Maureen Nwangene, PG&E, shares how the Hydro Systems Principles Overview helps inform her work.

Other learners who have taken the training agree with Maureen:

“I liked when he told real life stories that related to the content…”

“This helped my understanding of the bigger picture!”

“Thank you for giving us the basis of what we need to know and consider when thinking of the industry as a whole.”

UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES

Course:

  • The Hydropower System Principles Course begins on May 15, 2026, and meets once a month for eight consecutive months, usually on the third Friday of each month
  • The Course meets virtually via Microsoft Teams for five hours per month, totaling 40 PDH’s
  • Price: $4,000 for non-members / $3,000 for employees of NHA member organizations
  • Any learners participating in FLOW (Future Leaders Of Waterpower), and/or are new to the hydropower industry, receive a 50% discount on the cost of training
  • If you can’t make the May start date, then keep your calendars open for the next opportunity beginning November 19, 2026

Overview:

  • The Hydropower Academy Overview will take place on August 6 and 7 virtually, covering the 8 tenets of the hydropower industry
  • The Overview provides 8 hours of instruction over two days; upon completion, participants receive 8 PDH’s
  • Enrolling in the Course after completing the Overview entitles learners to a 15% discount on the Course
  • Price: $625 for non-members / $495 for members
  • Any learners participating in FLOW (Future Leaders Of Waterpower), and/or are new to the hydropower industry, receive a 50% discount on the cost of training

REGISTER FOR THE OVERVIEW IN DECEMBER

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out via email to [email protected], or call NHA’s Aaron David Hernandez, at (202) 897-8580.

To learn more about the Course and Overview, including registration, click HERE.