The Division of Energy and Innovation of the University of Houston (UH) is marking
the upcoming completion of Badge 1 of its inaugural professional development program
titled Managing Non-Technical Risks in Energy on November 7. Developed by UH faculty
and industry experts, the course is offered in collaboration with the Society of Petroleum
Engineers’ Asset Management Technical Section (SPE-AMTS). This endeavor reflects UH’s
reputation as The Energy University®, committed to enhancing energy education while
fostering industry collaboration.
The energy industry is rapidly adapting to meet rising global demand for affordable energy sustainably and responsibly. As a result, companies are keen to effectively manage complex and diverse non-technical risks, from stakeholder engagement and community impacts to environmental and regulatory challenges. To address these specific needs, UH Energy partnered with SPE-AMTS to quip professionals with the tools, strategies, and real-world insights that would help them lead confidently in this rapidly changing energy landscape.
“At the University of Houston, we are constantly listening to the needs of the energy industry,” said Deidra Pernell, Executive Director, Educational Programs at UH Energy. “This collaboration with SPE-AMTS addresses multiple non-technical risks, management, impacts, and opportunities in energy industries and exemplifies our commitment to developing practical, high-impact learning opportunities that prepare today’s workforce and tomorrow’s leaders.”
Designed for working professionals with roles in operations, project management, supply chain, HSE, sustainability, communications, investor and community relations, and senior management, the program uses an asynchronous format, giving participants the flexibility to engage with core content at their convenience.
The course is organized into three badges:
- Managing Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts
- Frameworks, Standards, and Implementation
- Advanced Applications
Each badge includes two modules. Each module includes:
- Five asynchronous online sessions (approximately 1.5 hours each)
- One live engagement session (about 2 hours)
- Interactive case studies and applied exercises
Participants earn a digital Badge after completing the two modules, and a digital Belt credential upon finishing all three Badges.
SPE and UH Energy are hopeful that this successful pilot program will serve as a model for future university–industry partnerships, combining academic rigor with industry insight to meet the demands of the energy transition.
Register for the program here.