Course description

This short course is designed to help project developers prepare their projects for assessment under the Hydropower Sustainability Standard (HSS). Included as part of the HSS assessment process, it is developed to support team members involved in planning and managing the assessment, providing evidence to Assessors and coordinating logistics.

Through clear guidance and practical tips, the course helps your team understand what to expect, how to structure internal coordination, and how to prepare documentation and on‑site arrangements so the assessment can run smoothly and efficiently.

Course features

  • Flexible Learning

    Engage with our content anytime, anywhere, to suit your busy schedule

  • Interactive Activities

    Participate in activities and discussions with trainers and fellow learners to deepen your understanding and apply knowledge effectively

  • Practical Tools and Resources

    Gain access to templates and guidance that you can immediately use for your projects


Understand HSS assessment process

Learn the phases, timelines and roles and responsibilities of all parties involved in an HSS assessment.


Allocate time, effort and resources

Learn how to realistically estimate and assign the time, effort and resources needed to plan and manage an assessment.


Plan and coordinate effectively

Develop a structured approach to planning, coordinating and preparing your team, evidence and on-site logistics.

Who should attend

  • Single point of contact and their support team responsible for guiding communication and logistics with Assessors

  • Project Manager overseeing the project and ensuring timelines and resources are aligned with assessment needs

  • ESG or E&S specialists providing expertise and evidence on environmental, social and governance practices for the project

  • Community Engagement Lead managing communications with stakeholders and affected communities

  • Procurement, HR and administrative support involved in the project operations and logistics

Course curriculum

    1. Hello from your trainers

    2. Course outline, objectives and structure

    3. How to navigate the platform

    1. Lesson 1: Introduction to the HS Standard

    2. Activity 1: HS Standard terms and definitions

    3. Lesson 2: Assessment Process

    4. Activity 2: Roles and responsibilities

    5. Lesson 3: Preparing for an assessment

    6. Activity 3: Categorising evidence

    7. Lesson 4: Post-assessment

    8. Activity 4: Certification levels

    9. Quiz: Course summary

    1. Congratulations and next steps

    2. Closing survey

About this course

  • Included with your assessment
  • 4 lessons + 4 activities
  • 2 hours of learning