Environmental Specialist Exam and Certification
Take the final step in your learning journey and earn the title of HSS Environmental Specialist
Course Exam
Online course overview
The Environmental Specialist Exam is designed to assess your knowledge of environmental and biodiversity requirements under the Hydropower Sustainability Standard (HSS), and your ability to apply them in practice. Successfully passing the exam demonstrates your competence in assessing projects against international good practice in environmental management.
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
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Environmental and Social Management
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Biodiversity Management
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Certified User
Exam
What you gain as an Environmental Specialist
By completing the E&S Management and Biodiversity courses and passing the exam, you demonstrate your ability to apply the environmental requirements of the HSS in practice. This is a valuable credential for professionals working across hydropower development, ESG and sustainability.
Professional recognition
Earn the title of HSS Environmental Specialist.
Shareable credentials
Receive a printable certificate and digital badge for LinkedIn and email signatures.
Career and industry value
Strengthen your profile in environmental management and impact assessment, increasing your value to employers and project teams.
Long-term progression
Your title is valid for five years, supporting ongoing professional development.