Three powerful courses leading to a certificate in Smart Grid Systems Technologies
Front Range Community College has developed this training in partnership with CSU, Boeing, CU, Xcel Energy, City of Ft. Collins, City of Fountain, Schneider Electric, Telvent and Spirae. Future course dates, times and locations will be posted on this site when they are determined.
Course 1: Introduction to Smart Power Grid Technologies
This course provides a technical introduction to the existing electric power system and the benefits of migrating to a smart grid. It provides an overview of the elements of a smart grid and the importance of each for the future of the electric power system. It also examines the critical role that information technology and telecommunication will play in the smart grid. The course provides an understanding of the current limitations and constraints of the existing power grid. In this course you will examine the specific applications of the smart grid and how it will improve the reliability and efficiencies of the power grid for the nation and the world.
Course Cost: $950 - Visit this site for future course dates, times and location
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Course 2: Components of the Smart Power Grid
This course covers the components of the smart grid. Particular emphasis will be given to those components that are being integrated into the power grid now or in the next few years. These include:
- Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
- Meter Data Management Systems (MDMS)
- Distribution Management Systems (DMS)
- Distribution Automation (DA)
This course will include discussions of the technical and operational aspects of these components as well as other select components of the smart grid.
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Course 3: Application of Smart Power Grid System Technologies
This course covers the final steps of making the power grid truly smart - the integration of smart grid technologies. The success of the smart grid operation is very dependent on the applications and infrastructure that bind the smart grid components together. This course will present a systems view of the smart grid. Emphasis will be on the interactions and operations of the integrated smart grid components. There will be a focus on information technologies, networking and software tools and applications and the smart grid components covered in course two of this series. The components course (2) must be completed prior to taking this course.
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Smart Grid Prerequisites:
Participants must have at least a two-year technical degree in the area of electronics, information technology, power technology, telecommunications and networking, or other related fields or two years of power/utility related experience. Participants should have basic algebra skills and familiarity with electrical concepts and/or digital communication concepts.