Power Academy Technical Courses

Gain a foundational understanding of the equipment found in substations and critical concepts relating to power grids

Learn the ins and outs of power substation electrical drawings to develop the knowledge needed to safely work in and around substations.

This course provides foundational training in the areas of Protective Relays, Protection Schemes, Instrument Transformers, and other equipment used in Power System Protection and Controls.

Gain foundational knowledge of AC/DC circuits in substations, focusing on safety, standardized processes, and HP tools for effective testing and commissioning.

Gain knowledge of the basic philosophy of system protection, microprocessor relay logic and the associated software associated.

This course equips participants with the critical thinking skills and expertise needed to develop and execute an Outages & Energization (O&E) plan.

Gain in-depth knowledge of Apparatus Maintenance and Testing, which introduces the core principles of grounding, switching, circuit breakers, power transformers, ground grid testing, and instrument transformers.  

This course provides an overview of test plan concepts and practices, document test creation, relay functions and essential testing software.

This hands-on course covers the concepts and characteristics of various protection schemes used for high voltage transmission lines and relays.

Discover the fundamentals and application of IEC 61850 in addition to best practices and methods.

Gain knowledge of the basic philosophy of system protection, microprocessor relay logic and the associated software associated.

This course provides a general overview of power transformer theory and testing, offering foundational theoretical knowledge along with hands-on training in application, maintenance, and testing procedures.

This course provides a general overview of the key concepts and practices involved in reading and interpreting the various types of schematics and drawings used in power substations.

This course provides a general overview of the essential checks and tests required for the commissioning of substation DC systems, including batteries and battery chargers used in field projects.

This course provides a general overview of transformer through fault testing (TFT), including foundational theory, calculation procedures, and real-world application examples. It also covers safe work practices before, during, and after testing

Testing and Commissioning of Instrument Transformers provides a general overview of instrument transformer operation, components, nameplate interpretation, and application.

Relay Macros with Advanced IEC-61850 Protocol (Macros & 61850) provides foundational theoretical and hands-on training in testing and commissioning microprocessor-based protection and control systems using Doble Protection Suite software, relay macros, and IEC 61850 communications.