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Post-Blackout Recovery Strategies Course

Online 300-hour course in post-blackout recovery strategies. 6 modules covering Regulation (EU) 2017/2196 (NC ER), Regulation (EU) 2017/1485 (SO GL) and PowerFactory. Dedicated 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 structure of a power system restoration plan.

02

Analyse the technical requirements for black start.

03

Simulate transient phenomena during network reconstruction.

04

Design restoration sequences and island synchronisation.

05

Organise the human response of the control centre during a crisis.

06

Carry out post-incident analysis with root cause identification.

07

Propose improvements to existing restoration plans.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Control centre operator who wants to specialise in post-blackout recovery strategies.
  • System security engineer who wants to specialise in post-blackout recovery strategies.
  • Power systems studies engineer who wants to specialise in post-blackout recovery strategies.
  • Emergency plans manager who wants to specialise in post-blackout recovery strategies.
  • Hydroelectric plant engineer who wants to specialise in post-blackout recovery strategies.
  • Incident analyst who wants to specialise in post-blackout recovery strategies.
  • Engineering or science graduates seeking to join system operators.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • Regulation (EU) 2017/2196 (NC ER)
  • Regulation (EU) 2017/1485 (SO GL)
  • Regulation (EU) 2016/631 (RfG)
  • NERC EOP-005
  • IEEE 1366
  • ENTSO-E ICS incident classification methodology
  • Regulation (EU) 2019/941
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Blackout status under SO GL
  2. 1.2Operator restoration plan
  3. 1.3Bottom-up restoration strategies
  4. 1.4Top-down restoration strategies
  5. 1.5Support from neighbouring systems
  6. 1.6Restoration priorities
  7. 1.7Coordination with distributors
  8. 1.8Emergency communications
  9. 1.9Periodic plan review
  10. 1.10Case study: analysis of the Spanish restoration plan
  1. 2.1Units with black-start capability
  2. 2.2Hydroelectric plants as black start
  3. 2.3Gas and diesel turbines
  4. 2.4Grid-forming batteries
  5. 2.5No-load line energisation
  6. 2.6Switching overvoltages
  7. 2.7Block load pick-up
  8. 2.8Frequency control in an island
  9. 2.9Black-start tests
  10. 2.10Laboratory: line energisation simulation
  1. 3.1Pre-established restoration paths
  2. 3.2Transformer magnetising inrush currents
  3. 3.3Resonance and ferroresonance
  4. 3.4Load-generation balance in islands
  5. 3.5Island synchronisation
  6. 3.6Ring closure and angle differences
  7. 3.7Protection during restoration
  8. 3.8Restoration of power plant auxiliary services
  9. 3.9Restoration with high renewable penetration
  10. 3.10Practice: restoration sequence on a test network
  1. 4.1Control centre functions in a crisis
  2. 4.2Decision-making under pressure
  3. 4.3Simulator-based training
  4. 4.4Restoration drills
  5. 4.5Situational awareness
  6. 4.6Procedures and checklists
  7. 4.7Coordination with power plants
  8. 4.8Communication with authorities
  9. 4.9Post-event analysis
  10. 4.10Workshop: role-based restoration drill
  1. 5.1Collection of records and oscillography
  2. 5.2Chronological reconstruction
  3. 5.3Root cause analysis
  4. 5.4ENTSO-E expert reports
  5. 5.5ICS incident classification
  6. 5.6Recommendations and follow-up
  7. 5.7Responsibilities and compensation
  8. 5.8Communication of results
  9. 5.9Improvement of the restoration plan
  10. 5.10Case study: lessons from the 2025 Iberian restoration
  1. 6.1Definition of the blackout scenario
  2. 6.2Available black-start resources
  3. 6.3Design of restoration paths
  4. 6.4Sequence simulation
  5. 6.5Communication and coordination plan
  6. 6.6Plan improvement proposal
  7. 6.7Transient analysis during energisation
  8. 6.8Training and drill plan
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and a dedicated technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the enrolment period, which makes 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, PSCAD, PSS/E, EMTP, in free, academic or evaluation versions. The exercises are based on real procedures for simulating no-load line energisation, designing restoration paths and running a restoration drill in a control centre. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrating project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor bench, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-driven Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operating limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with a track record 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, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as 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 blackout scenario

Understand the structure of a power system restoration plan.

Available black-start resources

Analyse the technical requirements for black start.

Design of restoration paths

Simulate transient phenomena during network reconstruction.

Sequence simulation

Design restoration sequences and island synchronisation.

Communication and coordination plan

Organise the human response of the control centre during a crisis.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Control centre operatorSystem security engineerPower systems studies engineerEmergency plans managerHydroelectric plant engineerIncident analyst
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior degree is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Spanish language level sufficient 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 an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.

You work with PowerFactory, PSCAD, PSS/E, EMTP. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

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

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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