Operation Considerations for the Smart Grid

Operation Considerations for the Smart Grid is designed to provide technicians working on the smart grid a balanced understanding of how the smart grid will be operated, both from the utility perspective as well as the customer perspective.

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Summary

This course examines the operation considerations for the Smart Grid and will focus on understanding the operational considerations for technicians who will install, control, monitor, and maintain the smart grid. The course is designed to ensure that technicians working on the smart grid have a balanced understanding of why and how the smart grid will be operated, both from the utility perspective as well as the customer perspective. The course will cover technologies and systems utilized. It will also cover the skills needed to maintain the smart grid, along with addressing safety precautions needed. This course is divided into the following six modules:

1. Smart Grid: The Big Picture
2. Communications and Data of the Smart Grid
3. The Customer Side of the Smart Grid
4. The Utility Side of the Smart Grid
5. Controlling, Operating, and Monitoring the Smart Grid
6. Maintenance Needs of the Smart Grid

Who should participate? This course is designed for technicians, line workers, electricians, system operators, transmission planners, IT-cyber security officers, engineers, and anyone else with a technical background interested in learning about renewable energy and the smart grid.

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Delivery Method

This is a self-study course with approximately 10 to 12 hours of content and is worth 1 CEU. It is offered online, so you can access it anytime, anywhere.

Program schedule

The course is open for registration at any time. Participants will have access to the material within three (3) working days after registration.

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