About the course
Hydropower operators and asset managers often work with lean teams, limited resources, and demanding schedules. Knowledge transfer can be inconsistent, and these challenges are intensifying with the retirement of experienced professionals and the growing need to align operations with modern tools and practices. This program is designed to address these realities. Delivered as a flexible, self-paced online course, it allows participants to learn on their own schedule while gaining practical skills, proven strategies, and the latest tools to thrive in the evolving hydropower industry. It empowers professionals to improve operations, enhance collaboration, and adapt to industry advancements.
What people are saying about Hydropower O&M Essentials Training Program
This Introduction Module is part of the complete Hydropower O&M Essentials Training Program and we look forward to your feedback!
“The training exceeded our expectations, providing both strategic insights and practical tools to tackle operational challenges. We are confident this will drive sustainable improvements in our projects.” (Pek Global)
DÉVELOPPEMENT PEK (PEK GLOBAL), CANADA
It was a pleasure to join the Hydropower O&M Essentials Training Program. The course content was practical and well-delivered — especially the Maintenance Strategy and Planning modules, which I found extremely useful. It’s a program I found valuable and would recommend to our operators, maintainers, and engineers. Looking forward to future sessions...
Manager, Western Operations – FirstLight Power, Ontario, Canada
“I really enjoyed the Hydropower O&M Essentials Training Program. The course ramped up perfectly — starting from the fundamentals in Hydro 101 and progressing into more advanced topics like Maintenance Strategies, Data Management, Budgeting, and Asset Management. I found it to be the right balance of technical and practical content, making it an excellent program for both management and site operators. It truly brings everyone together with a common language.”
Manager, Generation Operations – Peterborough Utilities Inc.
“A great course — informative, relevant, and well-presented. I’d be happy to recommend it to others in the hydropower industry.”
Director of Business Development & Energy Projects – Pic River First Nation, Ontario, Canada
“The training exceeded our expectations, providing both strategic insights and practical tools to tackle operational challenges. We are confident this will drive sustainable improvements in our projects.” (Pek Global)
DÉVELOPPEMENT PEK (PEK GLOBAL), CANADA
“I really enjoyed the Hydropower O&M Essentials Training Program. The course ramped up perfectly — starting from the fundamentals in Hydro 101 and progressing into more advanced topics like Maintenance Strategies, Data Management, Budgeting, and Asset Management. I found it to be the right balance of technical and practical content, making it an excellent program for both management and site operators. It truly brings everyone together with a common language.”
Manager, Generation Operations – Peterborough Utilities Inc.
It was a pleasure to join the Hydropower O&M Essentials Training Program. The course content was practical and well-delivered — especially the Maintenance Strategy and Planning modules, which I found extremely useful. It’s a program I found valuable and would recommend to our operators, maintainers, and engineers. Looking forward to future sessions...
Manager, Western Operations – FirstLight Power, Ontario, Canada
“A great course — informative, relevant, and well-presented. I’d be happy to recommend it to others in the hydropower industry.”
Director of Business Development & Energy Projects – Pic River First Nation, Ontario, Canada
The syllabus
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Introduction Module - Hydropower O&M Essentials Training Program
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Welcome Message
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Introduction and Agenda
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Hydropower at a Glance
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Watershed | Inflows | Outflows
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Power Equation | Relationship between Head & Flow
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Types of Generating Stations
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Permits & Authorizations
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Hydropower O&M | Strategy | Organization
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Reliability and Maintenance Optimization
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Consequences of poor O&M | Potential risks
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Closing Remarks
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Knowledge Test
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Survey: Please provide your review of this module
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Sunbird Power Academy
At Sunbird Power Academy, we empower professionals in the hydropower and renewable energy sector with the knowledge and skills needed for effective asset management and operations. Our tailored online, self-paced training programs — including Hydropower O&M Essentials and Advanced Asset Management — are designed for operators, maintainers, engineers, and management teams. Each course addresses the real-world challenges of running renewable energy assets, helping teams improve performance, reliability, and long-term value.
This free introduction is part of the full Hydropower O&M Essentials Training Program, which includes six modules designed to build your knowledge step by step.
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