Why this Credential?

UH Energy and the Subsea Systems Institute are proud to offer this program designed to introduce and deepen understanding of electrical engineering principles critical to electrification of the energy industry. As the sector rapidly transitions toward cleaner, more sustainable technologies, electrification plays a vital role in enhancing the efficiency, reliability, and environmental performance of energy systems across the value chain—from production and processing to transportation and end-use delivery.

This program responds directly to the increasing need for skilled professionals who can develop, operate, and maintain electrically powered infrastructure and ensure its safety and resilience. Participants will gain foundational and applied knowledge that supports the design, integration, and inspection of electrified systems within both traditional and emerging energy platforms, including offshore and subsea environments. By bridging engineering theory with real-world applications, the program prepares attendees to contribute meaningfully to the future of energy.

Instruction for each badge consists of six modules, with each module has a 1-2 hour learning session over six weeks. Badges do not have to be taken in order.

Who Should Enroll?

The Electrification in Energy Program caters to the folowing groups:

• Managers who want a better understanding of electrical engineering to make decisions related to energy systems​;
• Technicians and maintenance personnel who are involved in the day-to-day operation of energy systems​; and
• Energy industry personnel who want to extend their system capability by understanding more about electrical engineering​.

Curriculum

Instruction for each badge consists of six 1-2 hour modules, taking place over a six-week period.

Badge 1: Power Foundamentals 

Recommended for those with backgrounds other than electrical engineering

• Introduction to Electrical Engineering
• Introduction to Offshore Energy, Repliability, and Pumps
• 3-Phase Circuits
• Electic Power Systems
• Power Electronics
• Electric Machines

Badge 2: Offshore Power

• Offshore Power and Renewables
• Power Systems (Platform/Subsea/Wells)
• Process Controls
• Reliability API 17N&Q
• Safety Regulatory, Commercial and Legal Framework
• Use and Business Cases

Badge 3: Subsea Electrification

• Subsea Pumps and Compressors API 17X
• Subsea Electric Systems
• Subsea Controls API 17F
• Subsea Power Transmission
• Subsea Power Systems API 17Z
• Use and Business Cases

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