The Distribution Substation Automation program is a specialized technical course designed to equip engineers and technical professionals with practical knowledge of modern Substation Automation Systems (SAS) used in medium and high-voltage distribution networks.
The course focuses on protection relays, intelligent electronic devices (IEDs), communication protocols (including IEC 61850), SCADA integration, remote monitoring, and grid modernization strategies. Participants will gain hands-on understanding of automation architecture, cybersecurity considerations, and operational reliability in digital substations.
Upon the successful completion of this course, each participant will be able to:
This course is designed for electrical engineers, protection engineers, SCADA engineers, utility engineers, automation specialists, and substation commissioning professionals.
Registration
Welcome & Introduction
Pre-Test
Day 1 – Fundamentals of Substation Automation
Day 2 – Protection Systems & Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs)
Day 3 – Communication Protocols & IEC 61850
Day 4 – SCADA Integration & Cybersecurity
Day 5 – Testing, Commissioning & Reliability Enhancement
Post Test
End of the Course
Facilitated by a highly qualified specialist, who has extensive knowledge and experience; this program will be conducted using extensively interactive methods, encouraging participants to share their own experiences and apply the program material to real-life work situations in order to stimulate group discussions and improve the efficiency of the subject coverage.
Percentages of the total course hour classification are:
At the completion of the course, all participants who successfully accomplished the required contact hours will receive an EdTech Training Participation Certificate as a testimony to their commitment to professional development and further education.