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Engineering Institute of Technology Professional Certificate of Competency in Smart Grids
Engineering Institute of Technology

Professional Certificate of Competency in Smart Grids

Online

3 Months

English

Full time

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11 Mar 2025

USD 979

Distance learning

Introduction

A smart grid is an electricity network that uses digital and other advanced technologies in an integrated fashion to be able to monitor and intelligently and securely manage the transport of electricity. The course covers smart grid infrastructure and the associated technologies such as smart metering, energy storage, SCADA, demand side management, artificial intelligence and cyber security. For a sustainable energy future, engineers must understand the role of smart grids and collaborate to achieve smart grid values. Due to the nature of the smart grid concept, the course is suitable for all engineers including electrical and electronic engineers, data communication engineers and industrial automation engineers.

What you will learn/gain:

  • Insight into smart grid infrastructure;
  • The role of power electronics and energy storage in smart grids;
  • Knowledge of advanced technologies and concepts such as advanced metering, demand side response, electric vehicles and the role of data communication;
  • Understanding of protection and cyber security fundamentals.

Course Benefits

  • You may be eligible to claim CPD points through your local engineering association.
  • Receive a Certificate of Completion from EIT.
  • Learn from well-known faculty and industry experts from around the globe.
  • The flexibility of attending anytime from anywhere, even when you are working full-time.
  • Interact with industry experts during the webinars and get the latest updates/announcements on the subject.
  • Experience global learning with students from various backgrounds and experiences which is a great networking opportunity.
  • Study the smart grid infrastructure and the associated technologies such as smart metering, energy storage, SCADA, demand side management, artificial intelligence, cyber security etc.
  • Gain an in-depth understanding of the role of smart grids and their collaboration to achieve smart grid values.
  • Learn the fundamentals of smart grid infrastructure and the role of power electronics and energy storage in smart grids.
  • Gain knowledge of advanced technologies and concepts such as advanced metering, demand side response, electric vehicles, and the role of data communication.
  • Understand the fundamentals of protection and cyber security.

Certification

To obtain a certificate of completion for EIT’s Professional Certificate of Competency course, students must achieve a 65% attendance rate at the live, online weekly webinar. Detailed summaries or notes can be submitted in lieu of attendance. In addition, students must obtain a mark of 60% in the set assignments which could take the form of written assignments and practical assignments. Students must also obtain a mark of 100% in quizzes. If a student does not achieve the required score, they will be given an opportunity to resubmit the assignment to obtain the required score.

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