Overview
Hydrogen is gaining momentum as a low-carbon energy carrier and industrial feedstock, creating new opportunities and considerations for process-related occupations. Hydrogen Awareness and Understanding for Process-Related Occupations provides foundational knowledge to help you understand how hydrogen can be safely and effectively applied within industrial environments.
Designed for mid-career professionals working in process-related roles across industries, this SAIT Micro-credential explores the properties, production, storage and transportation of hydrogen, along with its potential applications across industrial sectors. You’ll examine the technical, economic and regulatory factors that influence hydrogen integration and industrial decision-making.
Safety management is a core focus of the course. You’ll assess hydrogen-specific hazards, explore applicable codes, standards and regulations, and examine risk assessment methodologies and best practices for hydrogen handling, storage and transportation. The course also emphasizes the role of safety culture in supporting safe and compliant hydrogen-related operations.
Delivered in a flexible, self-directed online format, the course features interactive modules, applied assessments and instructor support. Industry-experienced instructors are available by email to provide guidance and answer questions as you build practical knowledge and confidence to engage in informed discussions about hydrogen integration and its role in a low-carbon economy.
This course is ideal if you:
- work in engineering, operations, manufacturing, project management, or safety or environmental roles
- want a practical introduction to hydrogen and its industrial applications
- need to evaluate hydrogen opportunities from technical, economic or regulatory perspectives
- want to confidently contribute to workplace discussions on hydrogen integration.
Upon successful completion of this course, you’ll be able to:
- identify foundational principles, applications and challenges associated with hydrogen as an industrial feedstock and energy carrier
- identify the ways we can integrate hydrogen into existing processes or develop new processes that utilize hydrogen safely and effectively
- describe the safe handling, storage, transportation and utilization of hydrogen to ensure the well-being of personnel and the integrity of facilities.
To request a course outline, contact ConEdAdvising@sait.ca.
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After you've completed this course
Upon successful completion of this course, you'll be able to self-print a proof of completion document from your Continuing Education student account.
Micro-credential
SAIT Micro-credentials develop future-ready skills aligned to emerging technologies and industries and include competency-based testing. Earning the SAIT Future-Forward Skills Micro-credential demonstrates to employers that you have the required competencies — combining knowledge, skills and abilities — to stay ahead in a rapidly changing workplace. Learn more.
Students who complete this course with a final grade of A- (80%) or higher will earn the Micro-credential and receive a shareable digital badge that validates their achievement.
Costs
Textbook and reading list
Included in the purchase of this course, you'll receive course content accessible online in Brightspace (D2L).
Technology
To be successful in this course, you’ll need:
- Access to your own computer or laptop with standard hardware/software requirements
- Internet access.
Financial support
Financial opportunities are available to help pay for your course fees. Learn more about how to reduce your education or training costs with available awards, bursaries, loans and grants, including the Canada Alberta Productivity Grant.
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