
GridEd Short Courses
GridEd's short course program seeks to train existing professional engineering staff on topics to prepare them to design and operate the grid of the future. Regular and sustained course offerings are derived from surveys and regular feedback from GridEd utility industry advisors. Courses are taught by EPRI experts, GridEd Partner university professors, and/or other university professors and industry experts with specialized knowledge in power systems engineering, distributed energy resources (DER), distributed generation (DG), and other related topics.
GridEd short courses are delivered in a variety of formats which include live-in-person, live-online, and recorded-online. Professional Development Hours (PDHs) are awarded to course participants based on the number of course hours. If you would like to request more information about a specific course, be added to the distribution list to receive notification when registration opens for new courses, or to register for a course at a discounted rate, please contact Amy Feser at afeser@epri.com.
Registration Now Open: Machine Learning and Big Data Analytics in Smart Grid (Live Online)
Dates and Times:
September 20-22, 2022 / Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 1:00-5:30 p.m. ET
Information: Machine Learning and Big Data Analytics in Smart Grid
Course Description:
This course focuses on machine learning and big data analytics in smart grid. The value, velocity, volume, and variety of big data in smart grid will be discussed. The course will also review the basics of unsupervised learning, supervised learning, reinforcement learning algorithms, and generative models. Important applications of big data analytics and machine learning in electric power distribution systems, transmission networks, and electricity markets will be presented with real- world data set.
The applications covered in the short course includes:
Distribution Systems: 1) Topology identification, 2) Electricity theft detection, 3) Predictive maintenance of distribution equipment, 4) Estimation of behind-the-meter solar generation, 5) Reinforcement learning based control.
Transmission System: 1) Anomaly detection with PMU data, 2) Motifs and signatures discovery with PMU data, 3) Event classification with PMU data.
Electricity Market: 1) Algorithmic trading with virtual bids in electricity market.
Registration Now Open: Machine Vision in the Electric Industry - a Hands-On Training for Practitioners
Dates and Times:
Mon, Aug 15, 2022, 11:00 AM - Fri, Sep 9, 2022, 12:00 PM PDT
Information: Machine Vision in the Electric Industry - a Hands-On Training for Practitioners
Course Description:
This 20 Hour course focuses on some key aspects of Machine Vision development that utility Computer Vision engineers deal with in their everyday jobs. This includes remedying various data related issues and model development challenges. Further, assessment of Computer Vision models using relevant metrics will be discussed. The applications discussed in the course relate to Visual Inspection of Assets in the Transmission sector, concepts of which can be easily extended to various sectors. Some key problem statements covered in the course are as follows:
- Insulator make will be classified using Image Classification (Model development and assessment)
- Insulator defect detection will be conducted using Object Detection (Model development and assessment)
Library of Course Offerings
The following courses are self directed trainings and can be utilized in our EPRI|U platform.
- GridEd Short Course: DER Cyber Security - Energy Storage Systems and EV Charging Infrastructure - 1 Hour
- GridEd Short Course: Insider Threat - 1 Hour
- GridEd Short Course: Utility Applications of Power Electronics – 11.5 Hours
- GridEd Short Course: Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Vulnerabilities and Mitigations - .75 Hours
- GridEd Short Course: Introduction to Security Automation - 1 Hour
- GridEd Short Course: Basic Power Systems I & II – 30 Hours
- GridEd Short Course: Information and Communication Technologies for Distributed Energy Resources and Systems - 7 hours
- GridEd Short Course: Cloud Security for Utilities - 1 Hour
- GridEd Short Course: Embedded System Penetration Testing - 1 Hour
- GridEd Short Course: Introduction to Data Analytics - 3.5 Hours
- GridEd Short Course: AI in the Electric Industry: an Introduction for Managers - 4 Hours
- GridEd Short Course: Load Forecasting - 3 Hours
- GridEd Short Course: Distributed Generation Technology and Applications - 11 Hours
- GridEd Short Course: Introduction to Energy Storage Use Cases and Economics - 1 Hour
- GridEd Short Course: Introduction to Energy Storage Technologies - 1 Hour
- GridEd Short Course: Introduction to Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) - 2 Hours
- OpenDSS Training
The following courses are available upon request and may be repeated periodically as a standard offering based on feedback from the GridEd utility industry advisory board.
- Business Case Analysis for the Electric Utility Industry
- Distributed Energy Resource (DER) on Radial Distributions Systems
- Electric Power Distributed Systems
- Electric Transportation Fundamentals
- Introduction to Energy Storage Short Course Series
- Machine Learning and Big Data Analytics in Smart Grid
- Machine Vision in the Electric Industry: a Hands-On Training for Practitioners
- Operations Simulator Training
- Power Quality
Pricing and Discounts
The cost to participate in a GridEd short course is $100/hr/person. Discounts are available as follows:
- Group Discount for 3 or more staff enrolled in the same course – 20%
- Government Worker (Non-Utility) – 25%
- University Professors – 25% (University ID Required)
- Graduate Students – 75% (University ID Required)
In addition, GridEd Affiliate university staff and students, and DOE staff may be placed on a waiting list for short courses; and, if space is available, will be permitted to take the course for free.
Those who seek deeper discounts (up to 50%) and would like to purchase multi-seats for use in any GridEd short course may join EPRI's supplemental "GridEd course bundle" project (EPRI Product 3002015049 - Educating a Digital Power Workforce to Be GREAT with Data (GridEd Membership) . Additionally, EPRI members may purchase courses with Self-Directed Funds (SDF). GridEd advisors receive the greatest benefit and discounts which include three pre-paid slots per year to attend any GridEd short course, and the option to host a short course at their facility. If you would like to purchase a full course (all 25 seats), bring a course to your facility, or would like to join GridEd as an advisor, (EPRI Product - 3002015367 GridEd Training Courses and Activities), please contact us at afeser@epri.com.
To be added to the short course invitation list, send a request to: afeser@epri.com
Previous GridEd Short Courses | |
May 10-11, 2022 | Introduction to Energy Storage Short Course Series |
April 19 - May 4, 2022 | DER Interconnection on Radial Distribution Systems |
March 21-23, 2022 | Machine Learning and Big Data Analytics in Smart Grid |
March 7-18, 2022 | Cybersecurity 101 – Practical Survival Tips for Navigating the Cyber Threat Landscape |
November 16-17, 2021 | Operations Simulation Training |
October 25 - November 18, 2021 | Machine Vision in the Electric Industry - a Hands-On Training for Practitioners |
October 5-28, 2021 | Distributed Energy Resource (DER) Interconnection on Radial Distribution Systems |
August 30 -September 2, 2021 | OpenDSS Training |
June 7-9, 2021 | Machine Learning and Big Data Analytics in Smart Grid |
May 25-26, 2021 | Information and Communication Technologies for Distributed Energy Resources and Systems |
March 22-24, 2021 | Machine Learning and Big Data Analytics in Smart Grid |
March 9-10, 2021 | Energy Storage Short Course Series |
December 14-17, 2020 | 2020 Electric Power Distributions System |
November 10-13, 2020 | Machine Learning and Big Data Analytics in Smart Grid |
November 5-6, 2020 | Information and Communication Technologies for Distributed Energy Resources and Systems |
November 5, 2020 | Energy Storage Deep Dive: Valuation Training |
October 27 - November 5, 2020 | Introduction to Energy Storage Short Course Series |
October 6-29, 2020 | Distributed Energy Resource (DER) Interconnection on Radial Distribution Systems |
August 24 -27, 2020 | OpenDSS Training |
February 13 - 14, 2020 | Electric Transportation Fundamentals |
September 12, 2019 | Information and Communications Technologies for Distributed Energy Resources: Monitoring and Management for Solar, Storage, Flexible Loads, and Electric Vehicles |
March 9, 2019 | Machine Learning and Big Data Analytics in Smart Grid |
March 4, 2019 | Reliability Assessment of Distribution Systems Live Online Course |
September 25, 2018 | Distributed Generation Interconnection on Radial Distribution Systems Live Online |
September 20 - 21, 2018 | Electric Transportation |
June 18, 2018 | Utility Applications of Power Electronics |
June 7, 2018 | Big Data Analytics in Electric Power Distribution Systems |
April 4 - 5, 2018 | Application of Smart Inverters Technology |
February 22 - March 27, 2018 | Distributed Generation Interconnection on Radial Distribution Systems |
February 8 - 9, 2018 | Energy Storage Technologies, Applications and Integration |
January 16 - 17, 2018 | Bulk System Integration of Variable Generation |
December 12 – 13, 2017 | Energy Storage Technologies, Applications and Integration |
November 13 – 14, 2017 | Electricity Markets |
November 13 – 14, 2017 | Energy Storage Technologies, Applications and Integration |
September 19 – 20, 2017 | Predictive Analytics |
September 14 – 15, 2017 | Electric Power Quality |
August 28, 2017 | Distribution Volt-Var Planning and Control |
August 17 – 18, 2017 | Application of Smart Inverters Technology |
July 25 – August 17, 2017 | Distributed Generation Interconnection on Radial Distribution Systems |
May 15 – 16, 2017 | Energy Storage Technologies, Applications and Integration |
March 6 – 9, 2017 | Utility Applications of Power Electronics |
February 27 – 28, 2017 | Business Case Analysis in the Electric Utility Industry |
February 16 – 17, 2017 | Applications of Smart Inverters Technology |
February 7 – 8, 2017 | Electricity Markets |
October 4 – 27, 2016 | Distributed Generation Interconnection on Radial Distribution Systems |
February 25 – 26, 2016 | Unbalanced Power Systems Analysis |
January 13 – 14, 2016 | Applications of Smart Inverters Technology |
December 2 – 3, 2015 | Business Case Analysis in the Electric Utility Industry |
November 17 – 18, 2015 | Electric Power Distribution Systems |
October 8 – 9, 2015 | Applications of Smart Inverters Technology |
Sept. 8 – Oct. 6, 2015 | Distributed Generation Interconnection on Radial Distribution Systems |
August 25 – 26, 2015 | Distributed Generation Technologies and Applications |
July 8 – 9, 2015 | Electric Power Distribution Systems |
September 29 – 30, 2014 | Business Case Analysis in the Electricity Utility Industry |
September 11 – 12, 2014 | Dynamic Distribution System Modeling with Open DSS |
August 20 – 21, 2014 | Electric Power Distribution Systems |
July 16 – 17, 2014 | Distributed Storage & Generation Technologies and Applications |