Course Description

The IEC 61850 & Its Role in Smart Grid workshop provides an in-depth understanding of the IEC 61850 standard and its importance in modern substation automation and smart grid environments. The program explains how IEC 61850 enables digital communication, interoperability, and intelligent control across power systems, supporting reliable, scalable, and future-ready smart grid architectures.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the structure, scope, and evolution of the IEC 61850 standard.
  • Explain IEC 61850 communication models and system architecture.
  • Identify how IEC 61850 supports substation automation and digital substations.
  • Understand the role of IEC 61850 in smart grid integration.
  • Recognize implementation considerations, challenges, and best practices.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for electrical engineers, protection and control engineers, utility professionals, SCADA engineers, and technical staff involved in substation automation and smart grid projects.

Course Agenda

Registration

Welcome & Introduction

Pre-Test

Day 1: Fundamentals of IEC 61850 and Substation Automation

  • Overview of Power System Automation and Smart Grid Concepts
  • Introduction to IEC 61850: Background and Objectives
  • Structure and Scope of the IEC 61850 Standard
  • IEC 61850 Architecture and Key System Components
  • Data Modeling Concepts: Logical Nodes and Data Objects
  • Comparison of IEC 61850 with Conventional Substation Communication

Day 2: Communication Services and System Engineering

  • IEC 61850 Communication Services Overview
  • Manufacturing Message Specification (MMS)
  • GOOSE Messaging and Sampled Values Concepts
  • Substation Configuration Language (SCL) Overview
  • Engineering and Configuration Considerations
  • Interoperability and Multi-Vendor Integration
Day 3: IEC 61850 in Smart Grid and Digital Substations

  • IEC 61850 Role in Smart Grid Architecture
  • Digital Substations and Process Bus Concepts
  • Integration with SCADA, EMS, and Protection Systems
  • Cybersecurity and Reliability Considerations
  • Common Implementation Challenges and Lessons Learned
  • Industry Applications and Utility Case Examples
  • Knowledge Review, Discussion, and Q&A

Post Test

End of the Course

Assessment Methodology

All courses conducted by EdTech will begin with a Pre-evaluation and end with a Post-evaluation. The instructor will evaluate the knowledge and skills of the participants according to the feedback given by participants. This will help to recognize the benefits and the level of knowledge gained by participants through the course.

Training Methodology

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:

  • ​40% Theoretical lectures, Concepts and approach
  • 20% Motivation to develop individual skill and Techniques
  • 20% Case Studies and Practical Exercises
  • 20% Topic General Discussions and interaction

Course Manual

Participants will be provided with comprehensive presentation material as reference manual. This presentation material is a compilation of core valuable information, references, presentation methods and inspiring reading which will be used as a part of the material guide.

Course Certificate

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.

Why Edtech ?

  • Industry Experienced; Internationally Qualified Trainers
  • Hands-on Practical Sessions & Assignments
  • Intensive Study materials
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Realistic training methodology
  • High-Quality Training in Affordable Course Fees
  • Achievement Certificate, as approved by the Ministry of Education (Abu Dhabi Center for Technical and Vocational Education Training - ACTVET), HABC, AWS, IAOSHE, SHRM, etc.