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    Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
    EnglishSelf Study, Virtual ClassroomVideo and Text Based

    Course Overview

    The power system domain is transforming into advanced Information, and Communication Technology (ICT) enabled architecture. This development is due to the advent of the smart grid and WAMS, which is based on synchrophasor technology. The Smart Grid Technology certification course will help learners get familiar with new areas in power systems by focusing on smart grid technology.

    Smart Grid Technology training covers essential smart grid topics such as features of the smart grid, smart grid elements, smart grid building blocks and resources, and key characteristics of a smart grid. It also discusses smart grid communication technology, smart grid design and architecture, smart grid measurement technology, and its protocols.

    Furthermore, the Smart Grid Technology certification course is purchasable, and it gives a completion certificate to learners who complete the entire course curriculum and pass the final assessment. This certificate will attest to the knowledge and skills gained in this course. It will also help to broaden job prospects in the future.

    The Highlights

    • Checked and updated course content 
    • High-quality video lectures
    • Certificate of completion
    • Online lectures
    • Final quiz/exam
    • No prerequisites
    • 24/7 course access for six weeks
    • Explanation in English
    • Quiz
    • Assignments

    Programme Offerings

    • Online video lectures
    • Latest course content
    • Delivered in English
    • No minimum requirements
    • Certificate
    • Quiz
    • Complete course access
    • Intermittent Assignments

    Courses and Certificate Fees

    Certificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
    yesIIT Kanpur

    Smart Grid Technology fee structure :

    Fees components

    Amount

    Programme fees

    Rs. 500 + GST


    Eligibility Criteria

    Certification qualifying details

    Learners must appear for the final MCQ test and score a minimum of 60% to receive a certificate upon completing the course.

    What you will learn

    Knowledge of IT industry

    Successful completion of Smart Grid Technology training will teach you the following:

    • Overview and features of Smart Grid
    • Smart Grid Design and Architecture
    • Understanding Smart Grid Communication Technology
    • Overview of Smart Grid Protocols and Standards
    • Interoperability problems in Smart Grid and its solutions

    Admission Details

    Step 1. This link will take you to the official E&ICT Academy, IIT Kanpur page- https://ict.iitk.ac.in/online-courses/ 

    Step 2. Then, you can look under ‘Online Classes’ to find the ‘Smart Grid Technology’ course

    Step 3. After this, you can press the ‘Enroll and Pay’ button.

    Step 4. This will add the course to your cart, and you can proceed with the final payment.

    Application Details

    You need to add the course to your cart and pay to join the Smart Grid Technology training. This can be done by registering on the E&ICT Academy, IIT Kanpur website or logging in if you are an existing member. After making the fee payment, you can begin the course.

    The Syllabus

    • IT Layer
    • Conventional power system architecture
    • Distributed architecture design
    • Communication Layer

    • Conventional grid vs smart grid
    • History of smart grid
    • Smart grid stakeholders
    • Key characteristics of the smart grid
    • Features of smart grid
    • Forces behind smart grid evolution
    • Smart grid elements
    • Smart grid resources
    • Smart grid building blocks

    • SEP 2.0
    • Multispeak
    • Interoperability issues in Smart Grid and its solutions
    • Green Button
    • Common Information Model
    • SunSpec

    • IEC 60870
    • Overview of protocols such as IEC 61850
    • IEEE C37.118
    • IEC 62056
    • IEC 62351
    • IEEE 1588
    • IEC 61970/61968
    • DNP 3.0

    • Machine to Machine communication
    • Wireless communication (e.g. WAN, WiFi, GSM/GPRS, Zigbee)
    • Wired communication (e.g. Ethernet, PLCC, Optical Fibre)

    • GIS/Google mapping
    • Smart meters and advanced metering infrastructure
    • Synchrophasor technology
    • Wireless sensor network (WSN)

    Evaluation process

    Participants of the Smart Grid Technology certification course must submit all course assignments/quizzes. After completing all lectures and assignments, they have to pass the final assessment (with a minimum of 60%) to secure the completion certificate.

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    IIT Kanpur Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

    1: What is the duration of the Smart Grid Technology course?

    The Smart Grid Technology course is a 6-week online programme.

    2: Can I have more than one account in ICT?

    No, you can only have one account and email address registered on the website.

    3: Are there any reference textbooks for this course?

    Yes, the reference textbooks list has been provided on the Smart Grid Technology course page.

    4: How many attempts are allowed for a quiz?

    Participants are allowed to attempt each quiz only once.

    5: Is the final exam going to be of the multiple-choice type?

    Yes, the final quiz is based on a set of multiple-choice questions. The overall performance is decided based on the lecture quizzes and the final quiz.

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