Course discounts and bundles
The more you study, the more you save!
E-learning pathways & bundle pricing
Our self-paced online courses are grouped into structured learning pathways. Completing a full pathway costs less than buying each course separately and gives you a recognised specialist credential.
| Pathway | Courses included | Price if bought separately | Pathway price | You save |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HSS Certified User |
Foundations of the HSS (€99)+ |
€497+ | €399 | €98 |
HSS Environmental Specialist |
E&S Management (€299) + |
€598 | €499 | €99 |
HSS Social Specialist |
E&S Management (€299) + |
€598 | €499 | €99 |
More courses are being added to each specialist pathway over time and pathway pricing will be updated as new courses join.
Discounts
The following discounts apply to individual purchases of in-person, virtual and self-paced courses. Only one discount may be applied per purchase, so where more than one applies, the highest single discount will be used.
| Discount category | Discount |
|---|---|
| Full-time students (proof of studies required) |
50% |
| Members of academia, lecturers (proof of employment required) |
25% |
| Individuals from developing or least developing countries — view UN list |
25% |
| Referrals (first-time learners only, max 3 per person) |
10% off for the referred learner; referrer gets 10% off their next pathway |
Organisational e-learning subscriptions
For organisations training multiple staff, an annual subscription gives unlimited access to our online course library at a fixed cost, far more cost-effective than individual purchases once you have 3+ people to train.
| Basic | Advanced | Premium | |
|---|---|---|---|
Price |
€5,000/year | €10,000/year | €20,000/year |
Staff seats |
Up to 5 | Up to 20 | Unlimited |
Access to all online courses |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Certificate issuance tracking |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Support |
Email + onboarding call | Dedicated advisor | |
Reporting |
— | Quarterly engagement & completion reports, tailored analytics | Everything in Advanced |
Extras |
— | Case studies, dedicated discussion channel | Communications kit, 1 virtual workshop/year (value €12–15k) or €10,000 credit toward in-person training (min. spend €25,000) |
IHA and Council members receive extra seats at no additional cost (Basic: +1 seat; Advanced: +5 seats) — see discounts below.
In-person & virtual live training - Group discounts
The following discounts apply when multiple participants from the same organisation book in-person or virtual live training together.
| Discount category | Participants | Discount |
|---|---|---|
| Council and IHA members | 1–5 | 10% |
| Council and IHA members | 6–10 | 15% |
| Council and IHA members | 11–15 | 20% |
| Council and IHA members | 16–19 | 25% |
| Council and IHA members | 20+ | 30% |
| Non-members | 11–15 | 10% |
| Non-members | 16–19 | 15% |
| Non-members | 20+ | 20% |
Council & IHA member benefits
As a member of the HS Council or the International Hydropower Association, you and your organisation get additional value across our training offerings:
Group training discounts
Discounted rates on in-person and virtual live training, scaling with group size - up to 30% off for groups of 20 or more. (see table above).
Extra subscription seats
Additional staff seats at no extra cost on our organisational subscriptions: +1 seat on Basic, +5 seats on Advanced, and a €5,000 credit on Premium.
Free Certified User passes
Free passes for the HSS Certified User pathway, scaling with your IHA membership tier — from 1 free pass at Tier 1, up to 5 free passes at Tier 5.
Not yet a member? Learn about joining the HS Council → · Learn about joining IHA →
Academic partnerships
We partner with university departments and academic programs to offer discounted courses for students and faculty.
Contact us
Want more detail on pathways, subscriptions, group bookings or capacity building support? Discount codes are also available on request.