Finance course in hydrogen projects
Online course of 300 hours in hydrogen project finance. 6 modules covering hydrogen economics, financial project appraisal, structuring and project finance, public support and market regulation, and risks and investment strategies, with an assigned technical tutor.
Finance course in hydrogen projects — studying from the United States
The United States is rapidly expanding its electric vehicle, battery and hydrogen industries, supported by federal incentives and private investment. Battery manufacturing and recycling facilities are growing in states such as Georgia, Tennessee, Michigan and Nevada. Automakers, energy companies and startups are developing cells, charging infrastructure and hydrogen fuel systems. Engineers in this sector work on electrochemistry, power electronics, thermal management and standards for safe and reliable energy storage.
Fees for the United States: 610 US$ (US Dollars), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United States
Typical roles
Questions from the United States
Are fees shown in US Dollars?
Yes. All fees on this site are shown in US Dollars, and instalment options are available for many programmes.
Do I get a tutor?
Yes. Every learner is assigned a dedicated technical tutor who supports progress throughout the programme and the final project.
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
Calculate the levelised cost of hydrogen under different scenarios.
Build financial models of hydrogen projects.
Apply profitability and debt coverage metrics.
Analyse the regulatory criteria for renewable hydrogen.
Identify the public support instruments available.
Assess technical, market and counterparty risks.
Propose viable financing structures for investors.
Who it's for
- Energy project financial analysts.
- Hydrogen investment managers.
- Project finance consultants.
- Business development managers in hydrogen and renewables.
- Energy grants and subsidies officers.
- Infrastructure risk analysts.
- Engineering or science graduates aiming to work in renewable energy.
What you'll work with
- Directive (EU) 2023/2413 (RED III) (Renewable Energy Directive)
- Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/1184 (rules for renewable hydrogen (RFNBO))
- Regulation (EU) 2020/852 (EU Taxonomy Regulation)
- Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/1185 (greenhouse gas savings methodology for RFNBOs)
- Directive (EU) 2024/1788 (internal markets for renewable gas and hydrogen)
- ISO/TS 19870 (methodology for hydrogen greenhouse gas emissions)
- Directive 2003/87/EC (EU Emissions Trading System)
- Microsoft Excel
- HOMER Pro
- H2A Production Model (NREL)
- Python with numpy-financial
- @RISK
6 modules
1.1Value chain: production, transport and end use1.2Alkaline, PEM and solid oxide electrolysis1.3Renewable, low-carbon and grey hydrogen1.4Levelised cost of hydrogen (LCOH)1.5CAPEX structure of an electrolysis plant1.6Operating costs and electricity price1.7Capacity factor and renewable generation profile1.8Learning curves and cost reduction1.9Demand markets: industry, mobility and refining1.10Workshop: LCOH calculation for a 20 MW electrolyser
2.1Project free cash flows2.2Net present value and internal rate of return2.3Weighted average cost of capital2.4Sensitivity and scenario analysis2.5Monte Carlo simulation of critical variables2.6Stack degradation and equipment replacement2.7Terminal value and asset useful life2.8Taxes, depreciation and tax credits2.9Spreadsheet financial models2.10Practical exercise: cash flow model of a hydrogen refuelling station
3.1Special purpose vehicles and contractual structure3.2Debt service coverage ratio3.3Non-recourse and limited-recourse financing3.4EPC and operation and maintenance contracts3.5Hydrogen offtake agreements3.6Renewable electricity PPAs3.7Guarantees, bonds and security packages3.8Technical, legal and financial due diligence3.9Multilateral banks and export credit agencies3.10Case study: debt structure of a hydrogen valley
4.1Criteria for renewable fuels of non-biological origin4.2Additionality, temporal and geographical correlation4.3Guarantees of origin and hydrogen certification4.4European Hydrogen Bank and auctions4.5Hydrogen IPCEI projects4.6PERTE funds and national calls4.7Contracts for difference and fixed premiums4.8EU Taxonomy and sustainable finance4.9Emissions trading market and the CO2 price4.10Practical exercise: eligibility analysis for a funding call
5.1Risk matrix for hydrogen projects5.2Technology and scale-up risk5.3Demand and counterparty risk5.4Electricity price volatility and hedging5.5Construction and operation insurance5.6Infrastructure investors and venture capital5.7ESG criteria in investment decisions5.8Valuation of hydrogen sector companies5.9Risk mitigation through contracts5.10Case study: comparison of two green ammonia projects
6.1Technical description of the selected project6.2Cost and revenue assumptions6.3Building the financial model6.4Proposed financing structure6.5Risk and sensitivity analysis6.6Subsidy and certification strategy6.7Feasibility conclusions6.8Executive summary for investors6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable materials, 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 work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original regulations and applied exercises. The working software is Microsoft Excel, HOMER Pro, H2A Production Model (NREL), Python with numpy-financial and @RISK, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: financial modelling of an electrolysis plant, assessment of a public funding application and sensitivity analysis of the electricity price. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final integrating project.
Standards covered: Directive (EU) 2023/2413 (RED III), Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/1184, Regulation (EU) 2020/852, Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/1185, Directive (EU) 2024/1788, ISO/TS 19870, Directive 2003/87/EC.
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.
- 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 Microsoft Excel, HOMER Pro, H2A Production Model (NREL), Python with numpy-financial, @RISK, 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 a computer able to 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.
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