Power Plant Operator Training
The #1 resource for online Power System Operations Training.
The premier online training portal for electric power generation, distribution, transmission and interconnected system operations — Online Institute of America offers interactive online courses including Transmission System Operations, System Protection Technology, Heat Rate Optimization, Power System Operations for Maintenance Personnel and many more. All courses are recognized by the North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) for continuing education within the electric utility industry.
Power Training Courses
Power Generation
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This series is designed to aid in upgrading knowledge and understanding of hydro-electric power generation. |
The series is aimed at engineers, trainers, maintenance staff, & plant operators. |
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The series is aimed at engineers, trainers, maintenance staff, & plant operators. |
This series will provide you the fundamentals of control room operations. |
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Steam Power & Co-generation Series This series will train personnel on the operation and maintenance of steam turbines & associated equipment including co-generation applications. |
Electrical Fundamentals Series This series will provide you with an overall understanding of Electrical Fundamentals including Ohms Law, AC circuits, Transformers and 3 Phase System. |
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Designed to aid in upgrading knowledge & understanding of the integrated fossil fuel power plant,& improve the operator’s ability to optimize thermal efficiency & equipment reliability, thereby improving the plant’s economic performance. |
Combined Cycles Procedures Series The series is aimed at engineers, trainers, maintenance staff, & plant operators. |
Power Transmission
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Power System Operators in the New ISO and Power Pools Upon completion of this program the technician will understand the concepts and technology of electric power system operation and dispatch. Particular attention is given to emergency situations and system recovery. |
Principles of Protection Systems This program will train personnel on the principles of protection systems, including different schemes used in the protection of: generators, buses, transmission & distribution lines, transformers, motors, etc. |
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The program is aimed principally at power system operators in the new ISO and power pools. |
This course provides you with a practical understanding of what each standard is about. |
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This module provides the foundation for a beginner understanding of interconnected system operations. |
This program will train personnel to maintain, calibrate, install, and troubleshoot various power measuring devices. |
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NERC Emergency Tabletop Preparedness Exercise/Drill This training is designed to be applied towards the NERC annual emergency preparedness training requirement for each company as well as to provide CE credit for emergency drills or simulation. |
Systems Transactions and Coordination This module provides insight into interchange transactions and e-tagging. This is considered to be a foundation to anyone in the business of scheduling or controlling a grid component. |
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This module provides excellent coverage of operating reliability limits and voltage control. The subjects covered include operating limits, monitoring system conditions, power transfer and stability, reactive and voltage control, aspects of system operation, and emergency operations. |
System Operations Review – NERC Cert Prep (101) The NERC operations training module is designed to provide a comprehensive general review for personnel seeking CE training credit as well as for those persons who are preparing to take the NERC certification exam. |
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Generation Control and Performance This module is designed for experienced system operators as well as for new operators in a generation, transmission, or balancing authority role. |
Power Distribution
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This program covers distribution networks and equipment, system protection, control and automation, equipment testing and maintenance, and the distribution system operator’s role. |
This series will provide you with an overall understanding of Electrical Fundamentals including Ohms Law, AC Circuits, Transformers and Three Phase Systems. |
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This series explores the fundamental operating principles, typical applications and connections for the specific type of relay illustrating typical tests including: minimum pickup, zero check, insulation tests, timing tests, and seal-in circuit tests. |
Electrical Troubleshooting Skills This series is ideal for learning proven electrical troubleshooting techniques and applying them in a simulated environment. |
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This series covers all aspects of utility management activities including operation, financial control, regulatory compliance, and structure to cope with recent industry trends. |
This series develops an understanding of the basic parameters of power quality, problems caused by different types of electrical equipment and suggests ways of mitigating the problem. |
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This program examines the causes, systems parameters, operating conditions and equipment related to harmonic distortion. Problem analysis, mitigation techniques and industry standards are applied to actual casestudies for greater emphasis. |
This program develops an understanding of the concepts and technology of electric power system operation and dispatch. Particular attention is given to emergency situations and system recovery. |
NERC Continuing Education Hours (CEH)
Online Institute of America provides over 300 NERC approved continuing education hours (CEH) that will assist your organization and personnel with the necessary knowledge to ensure emergency preparedness levels remain high.
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