ARE YOU:
Looking for professional development but do not have the time to take off from work?
Looking for refresher course on specific engineering topics and cannot find an intensive course to serve your needs?
This may be your ideal Professional Development course!
Find out more on how the Professional Development Distance Program may work for you - Click here
Duration:
This course is approximately 3 weeks in duration.
Learning Method:
The PDDP program is more of a self-guided learning style.
You are required to read the notes and materials given, complete the follow-up assignments on your own, send in your questions prior to your 1 hour webinar meeting (if required) and be involved in live discussion via the internet.
Once you have completed the course, you will receive a certificate of completion
Description
The course explains the fundamental principles of electric power system. It describes step by step what constitutes an electric power system, how it works, what are the associated components of a power system and their functionalities, how to work safely while dealing with power systems. It also covers why blackouts occur, what are the mitigation measures and which are the institutions that carry out those measures. The course also describes the latest developments in power system like smart grid, its components and their applications in the transmission and distribution systems.
Objective
To provide a clear understanding of power system basics to professionals who, although qualified in their own disciplines, may not have received formal electrical engineering training
Target Audience
The course is designed for individuals who are associated with power system related work but do not have direct power system background such as regulators, legal services, engineers from disciplines other than electrical engineering (structural, mechanical, civil, environmental), technicians involved in power conversion work required for oil and gas industries as well as electricity export/import market specialists will find this course to be useful. In addition, professionals who need to upgrade their current experience and knowledge of electrical power system will also highly benefit from the course content.
Forms an essential foundation or starting point; fundamental - Great for younger non electrical engineers, engineering technicians, technologists, or experienced engineers looking to broaden their knowledge in other areas.
After Attending This Course You Will Be Able To:
- interact more effectively with other work groups involved with transmission, generation and operation of the grid
- apply knowledge of power system in regulatory work related to electric facilities construction and operation
- understand power system reliability issues and their impacts on electric power systems
- enhance the safety of electrical power systems
- participate in discussions regarding trends and developments in electric power system
The PDDP Distance Education program works as follows:
You will receive the course notes in hard copy through the online website, you will receive a set of notes each week covering the course material.
A one hour video-conference session will be conducted by your instructor each week (if required). The objective of this session is to assist in solving the assignments, as well as answer student questions that should be sent to instructor early enough prior to the meeting time. In addition with being able to communicate with the instructor, you will also be able to communicate with other students in the same class and watch their questions being answered as well. (A high speed internet connection is strongly recommended for this feature).
Each set of exercises can be completed and submitted by the indicated date and your completed exercise will be marked online and and returned by your instructor.
To gain the most from your course, it is highly recommended that you participate fully in all discussions and exercises. Please remember that each course has a form of quiz or exercise at the end to test your understanding of the material. You will be informed of these dates when you receive the course schedule.
*Course commencement date is subject to instructor availability.
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