Curriculum
- 15 Sections
- 105 Lessons
- Lifetime
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- 1. Green Hydrogen Definitions & Certification FundamentalsProfessional certification, ESG and regulation section 1: Green Hydrogen Definitions & Certification Fundamentals. Six detailed lessons plus one applied case study with a structured solution.7
- 1.1Green, Renewable and Low-Carbon Hydrogen Definitions
- 1.2Hydrogen Certification: Purpose, Scope and Market Need
- 1.3Certification Schemes and Compliance Architecture
- 1.4Carbon Intensity Thresholds and Eligibility
- 1.5Certification Boundaries, Evidence and Audit Trails
- 1.6European-Facing Certification Requirements
- 1.7Case Study 1: Designing a Certification Framework for an Export Hydrogen Project
- 2. Carbon Intensity & Lifecycle AssessmentProfessional certification, ESG and regulation section 2: Carbon Intensity & Lifecycle Assessment. Six detailed lessons plus one applied case study with a structured solution.7
- 2.1Carbon Accounting Fundamentals for Hydrogen
- 2.2Lifecycle Assessment Principles
- 2.3System Boundaries and Functional Units
- 2.4Direct and Indirect Emissions
- 2.5Electricity, Water and Material Emissions
- 2.6Carbon Intensity Calculation and Verification
- 2.7Case Study 2: Calculating the Lifecycle Carbon Intensity of Green Hydrogen
- 3. Additionality & Renewable Electricity MatchingProfessional certification, ESG and regulation section 3: Additionality & Renewable Electricity Matching. Six detailed lessons plus one applied case study with a structured solution.7
- 3.1Additionality Principles
- 3.2Temporal Correlation Requirements
- 3.3Geographic Correlation Requirements
- 3.4Direct Connection and Grid-Based Supply
- 3.5Renewable Electricity Certificates and Evidence
- 3.6Guarantees of Origin and Renewable Claims
- 3.7Case Study 3: Designing a Compliant Renewable Electricity Matching Strategy
- 4. Chain of Custody & Mass BalanceProfessional certification, ESG and regulation section 4: Chain of Custody & Mass Balance. Six detailed lessons plus one applied case study with a structured solution.7
- 4.1Chain-of-Custody Fundamentals
- 4.2Book-and-Claim, Segregation and Mass Balance
- 4.3Hydrogen Attribute Tracking
- 4.4Production Records and Metering
- 4.5Auditable Data and Evidence Management
- 4.6Certification Audits and Non-Conformities
- 4.7Case Study 4: Building a Chain-of-Custody System for Certified Hydrogen
- 5. Hydrogen Carbon Accounting & VerificationProfessional certification, ESG and regulation section 5: Hydrogen Carbon Accounting & Verification. Six detailed lessons plus one applied case study with a structured solution.7
- 5.1Project Carbon Inventory
- 5.2Emission Factors and Data Quality
- 5.3Scope 1, Scope 2 and Relevant Scope 3 Emissions
- 5.4Carbon Accounting for Renewable Power
- 5.5Verification, Assurance and Independent Audits
- 5.6Carbon Reporting and Corrective Actions
- 5.7Case Study 5: Preparing a Verified Carbon Accounting Package
- 6. Environmental Sustainability of Hydrogen ProjectsProfessional certification, ESG and regulation section 6: Environmental Sustainability of Hydrogen Projects. Six detailed lessons plus one applied case study with a structured solution.7
- 6.1Environmental Impact Assessment Fundamentals
- 6.2Water Footprint of Hydrogen Production
- 6.3Land Use and Land-Use Change
- 6.4Air Emissions and Local Environmental Effects
- 6.5Materials, Waste and Circularity
- 6.6Environmental Monitoring and Mitigation
- 6.7Case Study 6: Environmental Sustainability Assessment for a Large Hydrogen Plant
- 7. Biodiversity, Water & Resource ManagementProfessional certification, ESG and regulation section 7: Biodiversity, Water & Resource Management. Six detailed lessons plus one applied case study with a structured solution.7
- 7.1Biodiversity Risk Fundamentals
- 7.2Site Selection and Ecological Sensitivity
- 7.3Water Availability and Competing Uses
- 7.4Water Consumption and Water Reuse
- 7.5Desalination and Brine Management
- 7.6Resource Efficiency and Environmental KPIs
- 7.7Case Study 7: Managing Water and Biodiversity Risks in a Renewable Hydrogen Project
- 8. Social Impacts, Labour & Human RightsProfessional certification, ESG and regulation section 8: Social Impacts, Labour & Human Rights. Six detailed lessons plus one applied case study with a structured solution.7
- 8.1Social Impact Assessment
- 8.2Local Communities and Stakeholder Engagement
- 8.3Labour Standards and Worker Welfare
- 8.4Human Rights Due Diligence
- 8.5Occupational and Community Safety Interfaces
- 8.6Grievance Mechanisms and Social Monitoring
- 8.7Case Study 8: Developing a Social Sustainability Plan for a Hydrogen Project
- 9. ESG Governance & Sustainability ReportingProfessional certification, ESG and regulation section 9: ESG Governance & Sustainability Reporting. Six detailed lessons plus one applied case study with a structured solution.7
- 9.1ESG Governance Fundamentals
- 9.2Board and Management Responsibilities
- 9.3ESG Policies and Internal Controls
- 9.4ESG Data Collection and Evidence
- 9.5ESG Reporting Frameworks and Disclosure
- 9.6Climate Reporting and Sustainability KPIs
- 9.7Case Study 9: Building an ESG Reporting System for a Hydrogen Developer
- 10. Just Transition & Responsible Hydrogen DevelopmentProfessional certification, ESG and regulation section 10: Just Transition & Responsible Hydrogen Development. Six detailed lessons plus one applied case study with a structured solution.7
- 10.1Just Transition Principles
- 10.2Local Economic Development
- 10.3Jobs, Skills and Workforce Development
- 10.4Energy Access and Community Benefits
- 10.5Stakeholder Participation and Benefit Sharing
- 10.6Measuring Social Value and Transition Outcomes
- 10.7Case Study 10: Designing a Just-Transition Strategy for a Hydrogen Industrial Zone
- 11. National Hydrogen Strategies & Policy DesignProfessional certification, ESG and regulation section 11: National Hydrogen Strategies & Policy Design. Six detailed lessons plus one applied case study with a structured solution.7
- 11.1National Hydrogen Strategy Fundamentals
- 11.2Hydrogen Targets and Roadmaps
- 11.3Sector Prioritization and Demand Creation
- 11.4Infrastructure and Industrial Policy
- 11.5Policy Coordination Across Government
- 11.6Monitoring National Hydrogen Strategy Performance
- 11.7Case Study 11: Developing a National Hydrogen Strategy for an Emerging Market
- 12. Hydrogen Incentives, Subsidies & Market SupportProfessional certification, ESG and regulation section 12: Hydrogen Incentives, Subsidies & Market Support. Six detailed lessons plus one applied case study with a structured solution.7
- 13. Carbon Pricing & Renewable-Energy RegulationProfessional certification, ESG and regulation section 13: Carbon Pricing & Renewable-Energy Regulation. Six detailed lessons plus one applied case study with a structured solution.7
- 13.1Carbon Pricing Fundamentals
- 13.2Carbon Taxes and Emissions Trading
- 13.3Carbon Contracts and Hydrogen Economics
- 13.4Renewable-Energy Regulation
- 13.5Grid Rules and Renewable Power Access
- 13.6Interaction Between Carbon Policy and Hydrogen Certification
- 13.7Case Study 13: Assessing Policy Impacts on the Cost and Competitiveness of Green Hydrogen
- 14. Hydrogen Trade, Infrastructure & International RegulationProfessional certification, ESG and regulation section 14: Hydrogen Trade, Infrastructure & International Regulation. Six detailed lessons plus one applied case study with a structured solution.7
- 14.1Hydrogen Import and Export Regulation
- 14.2Cross-Border Certification Recognition
- 14.3Ports, Pipelines and Infrastructure Regulation
- 14.4Customs, Product Classification and Documentation
- 14.5International Cooperation and Mutual Recognition
- 14.6Regulatory Risk for International Hydrogen Projects
- 14.7Case Study 14: Designing a Regulatory Framework for Hydrogen Exports to Europe
- 15. Professional Certification, ESG & Policy CapstoneProfessional certification, ESG and regulation section 15: Professional Certification, ESG & Policy Capstone. Six detailed lessons plus one applied case study with a structured solution.7
- 15.1Integrated Certification and ESG Project Architecture
- 15.2Building a Compliance and Evidence Register
- 15.3Regulatory Gap Assessment
- 15.4Certification, ESG and Policy Risk Management
- 15.5Government, Investor and Offtaker Due Diligence
- 15.6Professional Advisory and Implementation Roadmap
- 15.7Case Study 15: Complete Certification, ESG and Regulatory Readiness Assessment for a Green Hydrogen Project