Hydrogen production course by electrolysis
Online course of 300 hours in hydrogen production by electrolysis. 6 modules covering water electrolysis electrochemistry, electrolyser technologies, balance of plant, integration with renewables and the grid, and safety, permitting and economics to ISO 22734 and ATEX, with an assigned technical tutor.
Hydrogen production course by electrolysis — studying from Australia
Australia holds significant critical mineral resources, including lithium, nickel and cobalt, which supports a growing interest in battery supply chains and processing. The government's hydrogen and battery strategies aim to build domestic capability in clean energy technologies. Electric vehicle adoption is increasing, and charging infrastructure is expanding across major cities and highways. Engineers contribute to battery design, electrical systems, hydrogen production and storage, and charging networks. Employers include mining companies, energy firms, research institutions and emerging battery and hydrogen developers.
Fees for Australia: A$1,180 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Australia
Typical roles
Questions from Australia
Which Australian bodies cover batteries, electromobility and hydrogen engineering?
Engineers Australia is the main professional body, and Standards Australia develops relevant technical standards. Hydrogen and battery projects also fall under state and federal energy and safety regulators. SEIUM's private qualifications are not accredited by these bodies, so recognition depends on the employer or regulator.
What careers in Australia's batteries and hydrogen sectors could this support?
Australia has growing battery manufacturing and storage projects, hydrogen developments, and electric vehicle and charging infrastructure work. Employers typically value demonstrated technical competence and project experience. A SEIUM qualification may help, but acceptance is decided by each employer.
Can I manage this online alongside a job in Australia?
Yes, the programmes are fully online and taught in English, so you can study from Australia with no student visa required. Specialist courses are 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 and master's 1,900, with an assigned technical tutor and final project. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be possible.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Apply the thermodynamic and kinetic principles of water electrolysis.
Compare alkaline, PEM, AEM and solid oxide electrolyser technologies.
Design the balance of plant of an electrolysis installation.
Integrate electrolysers with renewable generation and flexible operation.
Assess plant safety through ATEX zoning and HAZOP.
Calculate the CAPEX, OPEX and levelised cost of the hydrogen produced.
Develop the preliminary design of an electrolysis production plant.
Who it's for
- Hydrogen process engineers.
- Electrolysis project engineers.
- Plant operations technicians.
- Industrial safety engineers.
- Techno-economic analysts.
- Renewable integration engineers.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter hydrogen production.
What you'll work with
- ISO 22734 (hydrogen generators using water electrolysis)
- Directive 2014/34/EU, ATEX (equipment for potentially explosive atmospheres)
- Directive 2014/68/EU (pressure equipment)
- IEC 60079-10-1 (classification of areas: explosive gas atmospheres)
- Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/1184 (rules for producing renewable fuels of non-biological origin)
- ISO 14687 (hydrogen fuel quality)
- Directive 2010/75/EU (industrial emissions)
- Royal Decree 681/2003 (worker protection in explosive atmospheres, Spain)
- Aspen Plus
- HOMER Pro
- PVsyst
- COMSOL Multiphysics
- MATLAB
6 modules
1.1Gibbs free energy and reversible voltage1.2Thermoneutral voltage and cell heat balance1.3Activation, ohmic and mass-transport overpotentials1.4Kinetics of the HER and OER reactions1.5Faraday's law and Faradaic efficiency1.6Polarisation curves and their interpretation1.7Efficiency referred to HHV and LHV1.8Influence of temperature and pressure1.9Required water quality and deionisation1.10Workshop: building a polarisation curve
2.1Alkaline electrolyser with diaphragm and KOH electrolyte2.2PEM electrolyser with iridium catalysts2.3AEM anion-exchange membrane electrolysers2.4Solid oxide electrolysis and co-electrolysis2.5Design of bipolar cells and stacks2.6Bipolar plates, porous transport layers and coatings2.7Pressurised versus atmospheric electrolysis2.8Stack degradation and service life2.9Manufacturers and technology maturity2.10Practical exercise: technical comparison of electrolyser bids
3.1Rectifiers and power supply quality3.2Reverse osmosis and electrodeionisation of water3.3Gas-liquid separators and level control3.4Purification with deoxo and adsorption drying3.5Compression of the hydrogen produced3.6Thermal management and process cooling3.7Instrumentation and purity analysis3.8Control system and dynamic operation3.9Managing oxygen as a by-product3.10Case study: process flow diagram of a 10 MW plant
4.1Flexible operation and load ramps4.2Cold start and standby mode4.3Hybridisation with stationary batteries4.4Participation in system balancing services4.5Hourly correlation required for RFNBOs4.6Dispatch optimisation according to electricity price4.7Power ratio between renewables and electrolyser4.8Intermediate hydrogen storage4.9Stack replacement and its economic impact4.10Practical exercise: annual simulation of a wind plant with electrolysis
5.1ATEX zone classification in electrolyser rooms5.2Applying the Pressure Equipment Directive5.3Environmental assessment and industrial emissions5.4Administrative permitting of plants in Spain5.5HAZOP analysis of the electrolysis plant5.6CAPEX and OPEX structure5.7Sensitivity of LCOH to the electricity price5.8EPC contracts and performance guarantees5.9Predictive maintenance of the plant5.10Case study: HAZOP of a hydrogen-water separator
6.1Defining capacity and demand profile6.2Selecting the electrolyser technology6.3Designing the balance of plant6.4Sizing the renewable source6.5Simulating annual production6.6Safety analysis and zoning6.7Economic assessment and levelised cost6.8Permitting and commissioning plan6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so you can combine it with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Aspen Plus, HOMER Pro, PVsyst, COMSOL Multiphysics and MATLAB, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied through real procedures: characterisation of electrolyser polarisation curves, annual simulation of plants coupled to renewables and HAZOP analysis of the balance of plant. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: ISO 22734, Directive 2014/34/EU (ATEX), Directive 2014/68/EU (pressure equipment), IEC 60079-10-1, Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/1184, ISO 14687, Directive 2010/75/EU, Royal Decree 681/2003.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Aspen Plus, HOMER Pro, PVsyst, COMSOL Multiphysics and MATLAB, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
No prior qualification is required; you need an internet connection, a computer that can run the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
Related programmes
Electric urban aerial mobility (eVTOL) course
Online course of 300 hours in electric urban air mobility (eVTOL), structured in 6 modules covering the urban air mobility ecosystem, eVTOL aerodynamics and performance, distributed…
Course on investing in electromobility startups
Online course of 300 hours in investing in e-mobility start-ups. 6 modules covering the e-mobility start-up ecosystem, technical and commercial due diligence, start-up valuation, investment instruments…
Slow, fast and ultra-fast charging course
Online course of 300 hours in slow, fast and ultra-fast charging. 6 modules covering charging power levels, the electrochemistry of fast charging, ultra-fast charging infrastructure, slow…
More in Electromobility, Batteries & Hydrogen
All Electromobility, Batteries & Hydrogen programmes → · How to apply · Fees & financing · Scholarships