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The Hydrogen Economy Program

The Hydrogen Economy Program is an essential program that provides key insights about this key component of the evolving global energy system. Designed and presented by industry leaders and accomplished faculty from the University of Houston, the program offers a unique balance of industrial expertise and academic rigor.

Overview

Duration

Each badge takes 15 hours to complete over 3 weeks - 3 badges in total.

Format

Online

Price

$1,100 per badge – totaling $2,970. $2,770 for AlChE Members and UH Alumni.

Deadline

Check Back Spring 2026 for schedule updates

Why this Credential?

The energy transition is in progress, and the world is grappling with the energy trilemma: How can we supply energy that is affordable, secure and reliable, and environmentally responsible, for everyone? There is no single solution to this formidable challenge. But hydrogen is a key component of the most credible sustainable energy scenarios, with significant growth projected for the global energy system over the next 30 - 50 years.

Program Details

• The program is offered jointly by the University of Houston and the American Institute of Chemical Engineers.
• Successful candidates will receive digital badges from UH Energy and certificates from AIChE for each of the three course modules.
• The program shares insights into the technology, economics, policy, and business drivers and barriers for hydrogen, both in the short term and in the long term.
• It examines hydrogen's production, transportation, safety, use, and commercial opportunities, and considers both onshore and offshore applications.

Learning Outcomes

After successfully completing this program, participants will be able to understand:

• Key characteristics and drivers for hydrogen as the decarbonization fuel of choice
• Fundamentals for the existing hydrogen market, and how it is poised to change
• Policy and strategy: Critical factors in building The Hydrogen Economy
• Hydrogen as a means for transporting and storing renewable energy
• Current and emerging options for producing hydrogen, including offshore options
• Basics of hydrogen safety
• Technical options for storing and transporting hydrogen, including decision factors
• Fuel cells and their roles in transportation, in the electric grid, and in domestic and commercial power supply
• Hydrogen fueled vehicles – from forklifts, trains and ships to aircraft
• Hydrogen as a fuel to decarbonize industry
• Trade-offs for use of hydrogen vs. electrification vs. advanced renewable hydrocarbon fuels as vectors for decarbonization

Target Audience

The Hydrogen Economy Program caters to two distinct groups:

• Industry Professionals: Those already in the energy industries are seeing significant changes almost daily. The Hydrogen Economy Program provides new information, new insights, and new skills for professionals to help them manage new demands and be a valuable part of the energy transition.
• For Future Energy Professionals : This program is ideal for students preparing themselves for a successful energy career and professional life. The Hydrogen Economy Program provides a unique perspective and skillset, giving students a competitive edge, understanding, and competence as they enter the energy marketplace.

Curriculum

This micro-credentialing program delivers a multi-disciplinary understanding of challenges and solutions involved in developing a viable hydrogen economy. It is taught by world-class instructors, including leaders from industry and the marketplace and accomplished faculty from the University of Houston, the Energy University, in the Energy Capital of the World. The Hydrogen Economy is a part of UH Energy's Sustainable Energy Development portfolio.

Program Structure

The program is offered in 15-hour modules, each module taking place over a three-week period. This program provides a deeper look at hydrogen – one of the most promising vehicles for decarbonizing the global energy system. The three badges explore:

• Badge 1: Hydrogen Production
• Badge 2: Hydrogen Transportation, Safety and Use
• Badge 3: Commercial Opportunity for Hydrogen A capstone project is included, to consolidate the multidisciplinary learnings of this exciting new program.

Credentials

Digital badges are awarded for each module, and a set of three badges earns a "Silver Belt" from UH Energy. Successful students will also receive a certificate of completion from AIChE. The badges and belts provide a permanent record, endorsed by UH Energy and the University of Houston, that can be made a part of your resume to credential your new skills.

Instructors

The program is taught by a team of experienced instructors, including:

• Greg Bean
• Dr. Birol Dindoruk
• Dr. Ramanan Krishnamoorti
• Charles McConnell
• Dr. Ram Seetharam
• Dr. Joe Powell
• Nigel Jenvey
• Andy Steinhubl
• Brian Maxwell
• Tim Cortes
• Dr. Olga Marina
• Dr. Katherine (Kathy) Ayers
• Paul Munsterman

Testimonials

The program has received positive testimonials from past participants, including:

• Ricardo Chona, Business Development Manager
• Kay McCall, Board member and advisor
• Ram Seetharam, Energy Center Officer & Hydrogen Lead at Univ of Houston
• Daniela Ismail, EIT, MBA, Zero Emission Business Development Manager/Women in Hydrogen 50