An intensive professional development training course on
Electric Power Transmission & Distribution Engineering
Master Modern Transmission, Distribution, Smart Grid, and Microgrid Engineering
Why Choose Electric Power Transmission & Distribution Engineering Training Course?
Electric Power Transmission Training Course offers an in-depth understanding of how electrical energy moves from generation points to consumers through highly coordinated transmission and distribution networks. This course examines how cities, industries, and remote communities are interconnected through complex infrastructure systems that include overhead lines, underground cables, substations, transformers, and switchgear. Participants explore how smart grid technologies are reshaping power system operations through improved monitoring, demand response, energy storage, and enhanced reliability.
As the energy landscape evolves, the Electric Power Transmission & Distribution Engineering Course provides essential insights into microgrid systems—self-sufficient, flexible networks capable of operating in parallel with or independently from the main grid. These systems combine distributed energy resources, storage, and intelligent controls to support modern energy needs, resilience strategies, and renewable integration.
The course also examines the equipment that enables safe and efficient power distribution, including power transformers, circuit breakers, protection relays, and switchgear systems. By developing a strong understanding of these technologies, participants will be better equipped to design, assess, operate, and maintain secure, efficient, and future-ready power transmission and distribution infrastructures.
What are the Goals?
This Electric Power Transmission & Distribution Engineering Training Course aims to provide participants with a strong technical understanding of transmission and distribution systems, smart grids, microgrids, and the equipment used to ensure safe and reliable power delivery. Through practical insights and engineering perspectives, participants gain clarity on key components, protection systems, and operational characteristics.
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the difference between transmission and distribution networks
- Understand smart grid characteristics and the technologies that enable their functionality
- Determine the components, behaviour, and advantages of microgrid systems
- Describe the features and operating principles of power transformers
- Understand arc-quenching methods applied in various circuit breakers
- Design simple transmission and distribution network layouts aligned with engineering conventions
- Evaluate how renewable energy sources are integrated into modern distribution systems
Who is this Training Course for?
This Electric Power Transmission & Distribution Engineering Course is ideal for professionals responsible for the operation, design, and reliability of electrical power systems. It benefits individuals working with renewable energy integration, transmission assets, or distribution infrastructure who require a solid technical foundation.
This course will greatly benefit:
- Electrical engineers involved in utility or industrial power systems
- Electrical supervisors and maintenance leaders
- Power engineers overseeing system planning or operation
- Managers in charge of electrical installations and network performance
- Project engineers working on energy projects or infrastructure upgrades
- Technical personnel supporting renewable integration in distribution networks
How will this Training Course be Presented?
This Electric Power Transmission & Distribution Engineering Training Course uses proven adult-learning methods designed to simplify complex engineering concepts. Participants benefit from instructor-led presentations, visual demonstrations, and discussions featuring the latest developments in smart grids, microgrid applications, and renewable integration. Daily wrap-up sessions ensure participants have the opportunity to ask questions, clarify uncertainties, and relate learning to real-world challenges.
Delivery methods include:
- Visual presentations supported by modern engineering videos
- Group discussions addressing practical scenarios
- Interactive reviews of new transmission and distribution technologies
- Opportunities to analyse case-based examples
- Continuous engagement to ensure individual learning objectives are met
The Course Content
- Overhead transmission system architecture
- Overhead transmission lines towers and cables
- Underground distribution system network layout
- Underground electric cables
- AC distribution system
- Types of substation layout
- Components of a smart grid network
- Solar power characteristics
- Types of photo voltaic cells
- Smart homes and smart meters
- Consumer engagement in a smart grid system
- Wind power characteristics
- What is micro grid
- Technologies available to make micro grid operate efficiently
- Characteristics of a micro grid
- Merits of a micro grid
- Overview of smart micro grid
- Installation with smart micro grids
- Types and operations of power transformers
- Characteristics of oil immersed transformer
- Transformer cooling systems
- Vector groups for power transmission and distribution transformers
- Transformer protection systems
- Green transformers and gas insulated transformer
- Methods of arc extinction in circuit breakers
- Medium voltage and high voltage circuit breakers
- Vacuum circuit breaker operations and characteristics
- SF circuit breakers operations and characteristics
- Grounding at transmission and distribution substations
- Wrap up session with Q&A session
Certificate and Accreditation
- AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course
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