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Course in Real-Time Operation of Control Centres

Online 300-hour course in real-time operation of control centres. 6 modules covering Regulation (EU) 2017/1485 (SO GL), Regulation (EU) 2017/2196 (NC ER) and PowerFactory. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Understand the organisation and functions of a control centre.

02

Monitor the state of the system in real time.

03

Apply operational actions to maintain security.

04

Manage incidents in accordance with operating states.

05

Use phasor measurements to improve situational awareness.

06

Design training programmes with simulators.

07

Develop procedures for responding to incidents.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Control centre operator wishing to specialise in Real-Time Operation of Control Centres.
  • Operations shift supervisor wishing to specialise in Real-Time Operation of Control Centres.
  • System operation engineer wishing to specialise in Real-Time Operation of Control Centres.
  • Simulator instructor wishing to specialise in Real-Time Operation of Control Centres.
  • Incident analyst wishing to specialise in Real-Time Operation of Control Centres.
  • Distribution control centre engineer wishing to specialise in Real-Time Operation of Control Centres.
  • Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter system operation.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • Regulation (EU) 2017/1485 (SO GL)
  • Regulation (EU) 2017/2196 (NC ER)
  • Operating Procedures of Red Eléctrica de España
  • NERC PER-005
  • IEC 61970
  • ISO 11064
  • IEEE C37.118.1
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Functions of the national control centre
  2. 1.2Regional and distribution centres
  3. 1.3Shifts, roles and responsibilities
  4. 1.4Control room and ergonomics
  5. 1.5Display systems
  6. 1.6Coordination with agents
  7. 1.7Operating procedures
  8. 1.8System operating states
  9. 1.9Operational performance indicators
  10. 1.10Case study: organising an operating shift
  1. 2.1Real-time generation-demand balance
  2. 2.2Frequency tracking
  3. 2.3Voltage profile
  4. 2.4Loading of network elements
  5. 2.5Available reserves
  6. 2.6Short-term renewables forecasting
  7. 2.7Phasor measurements and WAMS
  8. 2.8Situational awareness
  9. 2.9Alarms and prioritisation
  10. 2.10Practice: monitoring a day's operation with real data
  1. 3.1Scheduled switching operations
  2. 3.2Real-time constraint management
  3. 3.3Generation redispatch
  4. 3.4Manual voltage control
  5. 3.5Reserve activation
  6. 3.6Renewables curtailment
  7. 3.7Outage management
  8. 3.8Cross-border coordination
  9. 3.9Communication of orders
  10. 3.10Workshop: resolving a real-time congestion
  1. 4.1Tripping of lines and generators
  2. 4.2Voltage dips and disconnections
  3. 4.3Oscillations and damping
  4. 4.4Alert and emergency states
  5. 4.5Application of the defence plan
  6. 4.6Communication with regional coordinators
  7. 4.7Logging and notification
  8. 4.8Incident classification
  9. 4.9Post-event analysis
  10. 4.10Case study: managing a multiple trip
  1. 5.1Operator training simulators
  2. 5.2Operator certification
  3. 5.3Human factors and error
  4. 5.4Fatigue management
  5. 5.5Decision-support tools
  6. 5.6Artificial intelligence in the control room
  7. 5.7Digital network twins
  8. 5.8Automation of routine tasks
  9. 5.9Backup control centre continuity
  10. 5.10Workshop: training simulator scenario
  1. 6.1Definition of the study system
  2. 6.2Monitoring protocol
  3. 6.3Response procedures
  4. 6.4Incident scenarios
  5. 6.5Training plan
  6. 6.6Evaluation indicators
  7. 6.7Simulation of a contingency scenario
  8. 6.8Lessons learned and improvements
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

Fully 100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, making it possible to combine the course with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is PowerFactory, PSS/E, OpenPDC, Python (pandas), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for monitoring a day's operation, resolving real-time congestions and scenarios on a training simulator. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrating project.

Accreditation-ready laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:a safety-by-design approach, OT cyber-security, DIH and compliance as its pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Definition of the study system

Understand the organisation and functions of a control centre.

Monitoring protocol

Monitor the state of the system in real time.

Response procedures

Apply operational actions to maintain security.

Incident scenarios

Manage incidents in accordance with operating states.

Training plan

Use phasor measurements to improve situational awareness.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Control centre operatorOperations shift supervisorSystem operation engineerSimulator instructorIncident analystDistribution control centre engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior degree is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.

The course uses PowerFactory, PSS/E, OpenPDC, Python (pandas). Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

An own diploma from SEIUM Institute upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.

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