This course explains how interconnected electric power systems operate under normal and abnormal conditions.  The student is introduced to system reliability concepts, reliability awareness and readiness, and how maintenance affects system reliability.  The student is introduced to cyber security issues such as; vulnerability, threat analysis, data communications security protocols and network penetration.

Applicable NERC standards are discussed in this course.

Note: Hands-On simulation training included! 

This course is part of APT's Electric Power Proficiency Certification Program.

Learning Outcomes

• Students will apply power system reliability and security concepts to improve system performance
• During times of situational awareness, students will assure competence in critical decision making
• Students will apply reliability best practices to prevent undesirable situations
• Security vulnerability analysis to identify weaknesses are countered by confident proactive actions
• Students will apply industry standard approaches to system situations

Topics Covered Include

 Control Center Operations

   Normal

   Emergency

   Economic Dispatch

 System Reliability Concepts

   Contingency Scenarios

   Worst Case Analysis

   Remedial Action

 Reliability Awareness

   State of the System

   Monitoring Information

   Readiness

 Equipment Reliability

 System Reliability

 Cyber Security

   Terminology

   Application

   Situation Awareness

   Vulnerability Analysis

 NERC Standards Review

Duration: 16 hours

NERC: up to 16-CEH, 16-OT, 4-STD, 12-SIM, 16-EOP, 16-P

Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 1.6

Cost: $695 per person  (Contact APT for private class group discounts) 

Logistics: Normally held at a utility training room or hotel banquet room

Additional Information:

  APT will suitcase this course to your location

  APT will customize this course to your exact needs

  Contact APT for more information