葫芦影

Managing Non-Technical Risks in Energy

The energy industry is undergoing a transition as it addresses its role in meeting the continued growth in demand for energy while ensuring it is cost-competitive, sustainable, and its use is environmentally safe. This is increasing scrutiny on how energy companies manage their non-technical risks and challenges. UH Energy, at the 葫芦影业, is proud to offer the Managing Non-Technical Risks in Energy Program aimed at helping train individuals and provide skills and practical tools towards managing those non-technical risks for energy companies.

Overview

Duration

Each badge consists of 2 modules, with each module takes 10 hours to complete over 4 weeks - 3 badges (6 modules) in total.

Format

Hybrid

Price

$1,000 per badge - totaling $2,700.

Deadline

Check back Fall 2025 for schedule updates

Why this Credential?

The energy industry faces challenges and risks in the non-technical areas that include increased public expectations and actions amidst growing environmental actions, worker and community health and safety, acknowledgement of basic human rights for all, and more principled corporate governance.

For this reason, UH Energy, at the 葫芦影业, has developed the Managing Non-Technical Risks in Energy Program, to equip current and aspiring professionals in the energy industry to further their skills in this ever-evolving field. Industry experts who have managed various non-technical risks over the past couple of decades will share insights, tools and expertise, while allowing for opportunities to customize concepts, models, frameworks and management systems to fit your own business needs.

Whether you are just starting to address these types of issues or you have been at it for a while, this program can equip energy professionals 鈥 current and future 鈥 with the necessary skills to address this changing and challenging landscape over the coming years. Designed and presented by leaders from industry and accomplished faculty from the 葫芦影业, the program provides the necessary frameworks and skillsets through a structured series of micro-credentials or 鈥渂adges.鈥 Instruction for each badge consists of two modules, with each module has 5, 1.5-hour online learning sessions and a 2-hour in-person group engagement session. The program is built with the rigor of an academic program including evaluations. The participants gain hands-on and active learning experience with real-world examples and case studies, and must meet the academic standards in order to be awarded the badges.

Who Should Enroll?

The Managing Non-Technical Risks in Energy Program caters to two distinct groups:

  • Industry Professionals: Applicants from within the energy sector, with experience in Non-Technical Risk Management, Sustainability, HSE, Communications, Investor Relations, Public Relations, Community Relations, etc.
  • Aspiring Energy Industry Professionals: Anyone who aspires to work in the energy industry or is already in it but in a different discipline, and who wishes to build skills and competencies in the Non-Technical Risk Management in Energy area.

Curriculum

This micro-credentialing program addresses multiple non-technical risks, management, impacts, and opportunities in energy industries to equip current and aspiring professionals in the energy industry to further their skills in this ever-evolving field. The program focuses on developing (or enhancing) your framework, managing of stakeholders and a variety of non-technical risks into your enterprise鈥搘ide risk management practices. Industry experts who have managed various non-technical risks over the past couple of decades will share insights, tools and expertise, while allowing for opportunities to customize concepts, models, frameworks and management systems to fit your own business needs.

Instruction for each badge consists of two 10-hour modules, each module taking place over a four-week period.

Badge 1: Managing Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts

Module 1: Foundations of Environmental & Social Risk and Impact Management

  • Key Priorities
    • Introduction to core concepts
    • The significance of non-technical risk management in modern business
    • Exploring the core components, including ethics and accountability

Module 2: Environmental Risks, Impacts, and Opportunity Paths

  • Key Priorities
    • Relationship between non-technical risks, impacts, and financial performance
    • Evaluation of non-technical risks and their impact on investment decisions
    • Learning about non-technical risk management in energy in financial markets

 

Badge 2: Frameworks, Standards, and Implementation

Module 1: Reporting Frameworks & Standards

  • Key Priorities
    • Understanding reporting requirements and frameworks
    • Learning about global reporting standards & cases
    • Developing skills in data collection and reporting

Module 2: Operationaling Non-Technical Risk Management

  • Key Priorities
    • Implementing non-technical risk management strategies within organizations
    • Integrating non-technical risk management into operational processes and decision-making
    • Engaging stakeholders in initiatives

 

Badge 3: Advanced Applications

Module 1: Non-Technical Risk Management & Supply Chain Management

  • Key Priorities
    • Applying principles to supply chain management
    • Enhancing supply chain sustainability and resilience
    • Advanced learning from industry examples and case studies

Module 2: Future Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities

  • Key Priorities
    • Exploring emerging trends in non-technical risk management
    • Identifying challenges and opportunities in the energy landscape
    • Preparing for the future of non-technical risk management in business

What You Will Earn

Micro-credential badges are awarded for every two modules, three in total, for the Managing Non-Technical Risks in Energy Program. The earned badges are a permanent addition to your skillset and resume. After successfully completing the program, you can incorporate micro-credential badges from UH into your LinkedIn profile and resume.

Instructors

Suryanarayanan Radhakrishnan, Ph.D.
Managing Director of UH Energy, Professor of Practice Retired, Bauer College of Business, 葫芦影业

Amy Mifflin
Principal Consultant, Sustrio

Frequently Asked Questions

You can register for the program by visiting the registration link and completing the application form. The registration link will be available once course enrollment opens 
We accept major credit cards, debit cards, and electronic payments. If you require alternative payment options, please reach out to our business office. 
Courses are offered online, in-person, or hybrid formats, depending on the specific course, allowing students to engage with course materials through live lectures, pre-recorded modules, interactive discussions, or hands-on projects. 
Yes. Assessments are required to successfully complete the program and earn your micro-credential. Details on grading criteria and passing scores will be provided at the start of the course.  
Depending on the program structure, you may have access to recorded sessions or alternative assignments. Please review the attendance policy or contact your instructor for specific arrangements. 
Refunds are not available if you withdraw from the course.