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BCIT’s Smart Microgrid Applied Research Team offers Flexible Learning via courses and workshops on fundamentals of Substation Automation Systems, Smart Microgrids, EV Charging Infrastructure, and Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity. These offerings are tailored to meet the latest developments to help professionals from industry as well as academia.

Introducing the Fundamentals of Substation Automation Systems

In this 3-credit badge course you will learn the fundamentals of Substation Automation Systems, including their architectures, features, functionalities, and cybersecurity aspects.

Overview

The entire electrical utilities industry is undertaking a massive effort to achieve the net-zero emission targets, digital transformation and modernization. According to TMR’s report, the “Substation Automation” market is predicted to grow at a 6.7% CAGR from 2023 to 2031, achieving US$ 51.65 billion by 2031. The expansion will be largely driven by grid modernization activities such as smart grid deployments, the integration of Industry 4 and 5 technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Virtualization, and the Internet of Things (IoT) into power grids, and technological advances in grid communication.

With the rapid changes in technology, and immense demand for skilled workers, this course offers a key foundation for our future energy systems and training in this field. Professionals and students must understand how to adopt new Substation Automation (SA) technologies to facilitate multidirectional energy flows and to enable systems to respond faster to grid changes to enhance power grid resilience.

Virtual Hands On Learning

This 3-credit badge course is part of a training initiative to provide learners with skills needed to support resilient electrical grids and targeted to provide hands-on skills required in Substation Automation Systems through virtual hands-on practices.

Students will use BCIT’s recently developed Virtualized Experiential Learning Platform (VELP) tools to achieve effective remote hands-on experience on real problems.

FAQ

  1. Where can I find full course details and register for this course?
    You are able to register for this course until November 30, 2023!
    As the registration page is closed, please call BCIT Student Information and Enrollment Services at 604-434-1610 to register.
    If you have any questions regarding the course, please contact Dr. Moein Manbachi, mmanbachi@bcit.ca.
  2. Who should take this course?
    Beginners and established professionals interested in substation automation.
  3. I don’t live in BC. Can I take this course?
    Yes! This course is delivered online, and is open to Canadian and international students.
  4. Do I get a credential for this course?
    Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive three credits and a badge.
  5. What is the registration deadline?
    Registration deadline for this course is November 30, 2023.
  6. How long is this course?
    After registering for the Fall 2023, you can complete this course by March 15, 2024.
  7. How much does this course cost?
    The course fee is $800.30.
  8. How is the course delivered?
    This is an online learning course delivered through BCIT Learning Hub. To accommodate learners with different backgrounds and schedule needs, the course has been designed to be flexible to suite your needs.
  9. What are the learning outcomes for this course?
    For learning outcomes, please see APRE4110 Learning Outcomes.
  10. Is there someone I can speak to for more information?
    Please contact Dr. Moein Manbachi for more information.
  11. I can’t take the course this time, can you notify me about future offerings?
    Subscribe here for notifications about this course.

The development and delivery phases of this project have been funded by B.C Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training (MAEST).

IMPORTANT!

You are able to register for this course until November 30, 2023!
As the registration page is closed, please call BCIT Student Information and Enrollment Services at 604-434-1610 to register.
If you have any questions regarding the course, please contact Dr. Moein Manbachi, mmanbachi@bcit.ca.

Hands-on Workshop on Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity

BCIT SMART provides hands-on training sessions and workshops on Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity upon request. These sessions cover a variety of topics, including cyber vulnerability in OT protocols, risk assessment, failure scenario analysis, incident response, and cybersecurity compliance. Please, contact Dr. Moein Manbachi for more information.

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