Low Carbon Hydrogen: What Canadians Need to Know

Canada is a global leader in hydrogen, with world-class expertise in fuel cell technology and innovation. This 10-hour self-directed online course, Low-Carbon Hydrogen: What Canadians Need to Know, expands your understanding of low-carbon hydrogen, what it is, how it can be safely produced, stored, transported, and used to reduce emissions. You will also explore its environmental, social, and economic benefits, including job opportunities in Canada’s growing hydrogen economy. Designed for anyone curious about hydrogen’s potential, this course helps you develop an informed perspective for personal and professional discussions. Earn a shareable SAIT digital badge upon meeting the course earning criteria. 

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: 

• Demonstrate an understanding of how low-carbon hydrogen can play a role in moving Canada towards decarbonization and lowering emissions   
• Explain your knowledge of the environmental, economic, and social impacts of Canada’s hydrogen industry development   
• Explain an understanding of how Canadian industries can produce, store and transport, and use hydrogen safely    
• Explore insights into how Canada can advance a low-carbon hydrogen economy   
• Demonstrate a perspective on how developing Canada’s low-carbon hydrogen industry could impact you   
• Demonstrate greater awareness of how Indigenous communities view low-carbon hydrogen as a climate solution

This online course is structured and guided. There are no graded assessments. To obtain the shareable SAIT digital badge, you must complete all modules no later than the course end date. 

This course prepares you for Canada’s low-carbon workforce by providing a thorough understanding of how low-carbon hydrogen contributes to decarbonization and emission reductions. You will explore the environmental, economic, and social impacts of the hydrogen industry, equipping you to approach projects holistically. By mastering the safe production, storage, transport, and use of hydrogen, you’ll gain practical skills for implementation. Additionally, you will learn strategies to advance a low-carbon hydrogen economy, with insights into Indigenous perspectives on hydrogen as a climate solution. This comprehensive education positions you as a knowledgeable advocate and practitioner in Canada’s transition to a low-carbon economy. 

• Hydrogen Awareness and Understanding for Process – Related Occupations
• Entry-Level Technical Applications in Hydrogen for Process Occupations