Instituto Politécnico de Tomar

Applications open for MICRO Hidrogénio until 13 of May of 2026 | Apply here

The micro-accreditation in Fundamentals of Green Hydrogen is part of the training offer oriented to the energy transition and to the technical training of professionals who work or intend to work in the green hydrogen value chain. The growing relevance of this energy vector in industrial decarbonization, sustainable mobility and the integration of renewable energies justifies the need for specialized, short and flexible training.

This micro-credential introduces the fundamental principles of hydrogen as an energy carrier, including physicochemical properties, production processes, storage methods and essential safety principles. The training combines theoretical content with practical activities in a laboratory environment, promoting operational skills and safe behaviors.

Objectives

General Objective

To make known the fundamental principles of hydrogen as an energy carrier, including physicochemical properties, production processes, storage methods, and to develop essential skills on safety requirements in the operation of hydrogen systems and equipment.

Specific Objectives

Develop essential knowledge about the physicochemical properties of hydrogen and its behavior under different operating conditions.
Understand the relevance of green hydrogen in the energy transition.
To make known the main production methods and their economic and environmental impacts.
Develop knowledge about the safety and regulatory standards applicable to the handling of hydrogen.
Develop skills in the safe use of hydrogen systems.

Professional Goals

Although this microcredential is not intended to create new, specific career pathways, the knowledge acquired strengthens the skills of professionals working in the energy, sustainability, and industrial sectors, enabling more informed participation in topics related to hydrogen and the energy transition.

Condições de Acesso

The course is part of the Interreg Europe UNLOCK project.

The first edition is limited to 15 places, with preference given to:

Technicians or managers from companies or organizations with activities or interests in the energy sector;
Individuals who reside or work in the Médio Tejo region.

Provisional schedule for the 1st edition (2026):

Applications (online) until May 13;
Classes between May 22 and June 13.

Sessions will take place after working hours and on Saturday mornings.

Curricular plan

1º Ano

Plano curricular
Cód.	UC	Area	ECTS		Lecturer
Cód.	UC	Area	Obg.	Opt.	Lecturer
Anual
41571	Green Hydrogen Fundamentals		3

The microcredential course in Green Hydrogen – Fundamentals is part of a set of three courses (together with Applications and Mobility) which, when taken as an integrated whole, provide an introductory overview of the main applications of Green Hydrogen in the regional and national context.

The content is detailed in the course unit syllabus and is grouped into four topics:

– Properties and Fundamentals
– Production Methods
– Storage, Transport, and Distribution
– Safety, Risks, and Procedures

(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona

Partnerships

The course is delivered in partnership with the Intermunicipal Community of Médio Tejo and other national and international partners of the UNLOCK project.

https://www.interregeurope.eu/unlock

Objectives

Professional Goals

Condições de Acesso

Partnerships

Contacts

Course coordinator