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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study, Virtual Classroom	Video 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 Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	IIT Kanpur

The Smart Grid Technology online course can be bought for a fee of Rs. 4,237 +GST. The fee structure for this online training is given below.

Smart Grid Technology fee structure

Course	Fee
course certificate+ 6-week access	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.

Instructors

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.