Siemens Energy has launched an internal initiative to build knowledge about hydrogen as an emerging technology within its workforce. This initiative was supported by an in-house innovation fund and led to the development of the Siemens Energy H2 Academy, consisting of four modules covering the entire hydrogen value chain.
As part of the H2 Academy by DVGW and Siemens Energy collaborated on training concepts. A comprehensive team of experts and speakers, along with availability in English, enhances the programme. The international events with Siemens successfully began in 2024.
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As part of a holistic training programme on hydrogen, DVGW Vocational Education and Siemens Energy have developed an exclusive educational project for Siemens employees. The seminar content provided a detailed overview of hydrogen applications.
Since early 2025, DVGW Vocational Training, through the H₂ Academy by DVGW, has made the jointly developed content available to all interested parties through the event ‘Hydrogen 360° – From Production to Application’. The programme comprises a three-day seminar and preparatory e-learning.
The EU project HyAcademy.EU, funded by the European Commission, brings together 17 partners in its consortium. It is expected that 180,000 qualified positions will be required directly in the European hydrogen sector, with an indirect demand reaching as high as one million. The need for educational programmes that impart skills and know-how across a wide range of hydrogen applications is growing.
DVGW’s main focus in the project is professional development and continuing vocational education and training, together with the recognition of qualifications across EU Member States.
The work packages led by DVGW will develop concepts for vocational education and training and support the recognition of qualifications across EU Member States. Other project outcomes include networks of education providers, institutions, schools and universities.
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The PermittHy project supports the permitting of hydrogen projects by training public officials and other stakeholders, including engineers, certification bodies and first responders. It provides multilingual educational materials in 18 official EU languages, practical training in hydrogen safety, and online and in-person courses across 25 EU Member States and four associated states.
The project maps permitting procedures in 16 EU Member States, develops a best-practice handbook, introduces digital risk-assessment tools and offers train-the-trainer programmes. All content will be integrated into a sustainable Hydrogen Academy platform to ensure lasting impact beyond the EU funding period.