Post Graduate Diploma / Executive Diploma in Hydrogen Energy Technology (PGDHET/EDHET)

Programme Overview

Hydrogen is emerging as a key pillar of the global energy transition, offering a pathway to decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors such as industry, transportation, power generation, and chemical manufacturing. Green hydrogen, produced through renewable-powered electrolysis, is expected to play a vital role in achieving net-zero emissions targets worldwide.

The Post Graduate Diploma / Executive Diploma (PGD/ED) in Hydrogen Energy Technology is designed to provide comprehensive knowledge and practical skills related to hydrogen production, storage, transportation, utilization, safety, economics, and policy frameworks. The programme integrates engineering fundamentals, emerging technologies, industrial applications, project development methodologies, and global best practices to prepare professionals for leadership roles in the hydrogen economy.

The programme emphasizes practical applications through case studies, simulation exercises, technology assessments, industrial project evaluations, safety analyses, and project-based learning.

Programme Structure

Module 1: Fundamentals of Hydrogen Energy

• Introduction to hydrogen as an energy carrier
• History and evolution of hydrogen technologies
• Global hydrogen economy and market trends
• Role of hydrogen in energy transition
• Hydrogen color spectrum (Grey, Blue, Green, Pink, Turquoise)

Module 2: Hydrogen Production Technologies

• Steam Methane Reforming (SMR)
• Coal Gasification
• Partial Oxidation Processes
• Biomass-to-Hydrogen Technologies
• Electrolysis Fundamentals
• Alkaline Electrolysis
• PEM Electrolysis
• Solid Oxide Electrolysis (SOEC)

Module 3: Renewable Energy Integration for Green Hydrogen

• Solar-powered hydrogen systems
• Wind-powered hydrogen production
• Hybrid renewable hydrogen plants
• Grid-connected vs off-grid hydrogen systems
• Energy management strategies
• Renewable resource assessment

Module 4: Hydrogen Storage Technologies

• Hydrogen storage fundamentals
• Compressed hydrogen storage
• Liquid hydrogen storage
• Cryogenic systems
• Metal hydrides
• Chemical hydrogen carriers
• Underground hydrogen storage

Module 5: Hydrogen Transportation and Distribution

• Hydrogen transportation methods
• Pipeline transport systems
• Tube trailers and cylinder transport
• Liquefied hydrogen transportation
• Distribution network planning

Module 6: Fuel Cell Technologies

• Fundamentals of fuel cells
• Electrochemical principles
• Fuel cell, Types, system components
• Fuel cell applications

Module 7: Industrial Applications of Hydrogen

• Hydrogen in oil refining
• Fertilizer and ammonia production
• Green steel manufacturing
• Chemical and petrochemical industries
• Cement sector decarbonization
• Hydrogen-based industrial heating

Module 8: Hydrogen Mobility and Transportation

• Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs)
• Hydrogen buses and trucks
• Rail transportation applications
• Maritime hydrogen applications

Module 9: Hydrogen Safety, Risk Assessment and Standards

• Hydrogen properties and hazards
• Leak detection systems
• Fire and explosion risks
• Safety engineering principles
• Hazard Identification (HAZID)
• Emergency response planning

Module 10: Hydrogen Policy and Regulations

• Hydrogen market dynamics
• Green hydrogen business models
• National Green Hydrogen Mission (India)

Module 11: Digital Technologies for Hydrogen Systems

• Digital twins for hydrogen plants
• IoT-enabled hydrogen monitoring
• SCADA systems
• Artificial Intelligence applications
• Predictive maintenance

Module 12: Industrial Case Studies and Capstone Project

• Global green hydrogen projects
• Hydrogen valleys and hubs
• Indian hydrogen projects
• Green steel initiatives
• Hydrogen mobility deployments
• Capstone project on hydrogen system design and feasibility analysis

Eligibility

• Graduates in Engineering, Technology, Science, Energy Studies, Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, or allied disciplines.
• Working professionals from renewable energy, power sector, oil & gas, manufacturing, consulting, EPC, transportation, and sustainability sectors.

Programme Duration

The minimum duration to complete the PG diploma programme is 12 months and maximum is 24 months. The minimum duration to complete the executive diploma programme is 6 months and maximum is 12 months.

Programme Mode

Registrations are currently open for regular and Part-time (Online Live Classes) both modes.

Programme Deliverables

A comprehensive study material for all the modules in hard copies ensuring the needs of the audience. The accompanying training material is appropriately aligned with the current Industry’s expectations.

• Interactive or online live sessions on all key areas of the programme giving all flexibility to the participants
• Online classes for all the modules will be conducted on the weekends. Moreover, a doubt clearing session will also be scheduled before the examination
• All the efforts are made by IGMPI faculty members to make the entire programme modules easily understandable
• Assessment and evaluation for all the programme modules in order to enhance the levels of competencies and skills of the participants leading towards the objective of application in the job
• At the end of each programme modules, the trainers shall obtain feedback from the participants using specially designed questionnaires
• All learning and training delivery initiatives shall be conducted in English

Examination and Certification

All the participants are obliged to timely submit completed assessment assignments (during the programme, usually after every module) and appear for an online proctored exam at the end of the programme. After successful completion, the participants will be awarded Hydrogen Energy Technology (PGDHET/EDHET) by IGMPI. For all the above-mentioned modules elaborate programme material, self-assessment assignments and project work details would be provided by the Institute from time to time. Details get updated on the webpage as well.

Discipline in Classes and Examination

Every student is required to observe a disciplined behaviour during her/his classes, assessments & examinations and to follow instructions from the Professors. Any act of indiscipline may result into discredit & it will be mentioned in her/his academic report.

Placement Assistance & Corporate Relations

The Institute has partnered with many organizations for providing with placement assistance to its participants. Besides, it has a robust placement cell comprised of senior level Human Resources professionals and Talent Acquisition experts which maintains close links with business and industry. This cell is continuously engaged in promoting the employability of our participants and encouraging the concerned Human Resource department and Hiring Managers to recruit/hire our participants for their vacant positions. The efforts of our placement cell also include helping with professional resume writing and interview skills.

In recent months, the Institute has witnessed more and more participation from professionals working with global think tanks. The IGMPI ‘s Corporate Resource Division actively recommends our students and training participants for various job requirements and specialized roles to Human Resource, Talent Acquisition as well as the heads of various departments in the industrial sector on a regular basis.

Future career prospects

Upon completion, graduates of the Post Graduate Diploma/Executive Diploma in Hydrogen Energy Technology (PGDHET/EDHET) can pursue dynamic careers in risk analysis, sustainability consulting, compliance management, corporate governance, business continuity, and ESG strategy across diverse industries. With the growing global emphasis on sustainable growth and resilience, organizations across both private and public sectors are actively seeking professionals who can identify and mitigate risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and align business strategies with environmental and social responsibility.

Career opportunities span across leading consulting and advisory firms such as Deloitte, KPMG, PwC, EY, Marsh McLennan, Willis Towers Watson, and BDO, where professionals contribute to enterprise risk frameworks, internal audits, and sustainability strategies. In the banking and financial sector, roles are available with major institutions including HSBC, Standard Chartered, JPMorgan Chase, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, and Axis Bank, focusing on credit, market, and operational risk, as well as climate finance and green investments.

In the technology and digital sectors, companies like Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, Wipro, IBM, Accenture, Google, and Microsoft increasingly require experts in cybersecurity risk management, IT governance, and data protection. The energy and manufacturing industries—including Reliance Industries, Adani Group, Shell, Siemens, Larsen & Toubro, and Mahindra Group—seek ERM professionals to address environmental, operational, and safety risks. Similarly, pharmaceutical, healthcare, and FMCG organizations such as Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Johnson & Johnson, Unilever, and Nestlé emphasize risk governance and sustainability in their global operations.

Beyond the corporate sphere, graduates can also build fulfilling careers within government agencies, multilateral organizations, NGOs, and development finance institutions such as the World Bank, UNDP, IFC, and Asian Development Bank, where enterprise risk management plays a pivotal role in policy design, project evaluation, and sustainable development initiatives.

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Last date for submitting completed Application Form: 30^th Jun 2026.

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