Certified User Exam and Certification
Take the final step in your learning journey and become a Certified User of the Hydropower Sustainability Standard (HSS)
Course Exam
Course overview
The Certified User Exam is designed to assess both your knowledge of the Hydropower Sustainability Standard and your ability to apply it in practice. Successfully passing the exam demonstrates your competence in assessing projects against international good practice in sustainability.
Exam format
Online exam with automatic grading
Multiple-choice, matching, categorisation and scenario-based questions
75-minute duration
Passing score: 60%
How this exam fits into the pathway
1
HSS
Fundamentals
2
HSS
Assessment Planning
3
Applying the
HSS in Practice
4
Certified User
Exam
What you gain as a Certified User
By completing the pathway and passing the exam, you demonstrate your ability to apply the HSS in practice
— a valuable credential for professionals working across hydropower development, ESG, and sustainability.
Professional recognition
Earn the title of Certified User of the Hydropower Sustainability Standard (HSS).
Shareable credentials
Receive a printable certificate and digital badge for LinkedIn and email signatures.
Career and industry value
Strengthen your profile in sustainability and ESG, increasing your value to employers and project teams.
Long-term progression
Your certification remains valid for five years, supporting ongoing professional development.
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