This course is part of the Energy Production, Distribution & Safety Specialization

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Ilya Grinberg

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The State University of New York

Energy Production, Distribution & Safety SpecializationUniversity at Buffalo

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This course familiarizes you with standards and policies of the electric utility industry, and provides you with basic vocabulary used in the business. It introduces the electric power system, from generation of the electricity all the way to the wall plug. You will learn about the segments of the system, and common components like power cables and transformers. 
This course is for individuals considering a career in the energy field (who have a high school diploma, at minimum, and basic knowledge of mathematics), and existing energy sector employees with less than three years of experience who have not completed similar training and would benefit from a course of foundational industry concepts.

The course is a combination of online lectures, videos, readings and discussions. 

This is the first course in the Energy Production, Distribution & Safety specialization that explores various facets of the power sector, and features a culminating project involving creation of a roadmap to achieve a self-established, energy-related professional goal. To learn more about the specialization, check out a video overview at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Yh9qIYiUDk.

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Ilya Grinberg

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week

Week 1

2 hours to complete

Basic Electricity

2 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 32 min), 2 readings, 6 quizzes

Week

Week 2

3 hours to complete

Generation, Transmission, & Distribution

3 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 24 min), 1 reading, 5 quizzes

Week

Week 3

2 hours to complete

System Design & Switching

2 hours to complete

3 videos (Total 12 min), 1 reading, 4 quizzes

Week

Week 4

5 hours to complete

Renewable Energy & Smart Grid Technologies

5 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 26 min), 4 readings, 5 quizzes

4 videos

Smart Grid Risks6m

Smart Grid, Utilities & Consumers7m

Smart Grid & the Environment5m

Renewable Energy5m

4 readings

Renewable Energy & Smart Grid Technologies (OPTIONAL) Resources30m

Roadmap to Success Resources: Project Definition30m

Roadmap to Success: Project Definition30m

Electric Power Systems - Key Takeaways15m

5 practice exercises

Self-check30m

Renewable Energy & Smart Grid Technologies30m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS

by GSFeb 20, 2020

well, Thank you very much learn this course for electrical engineering i am now able to understand the power system after finish this course . I hope in future i learn more course like this

by MMay 30, 2020

The course is specifically related to the USA scenario and hence the students from other countries might find it unnecessary to have those information. Yet well executed and informative.

by ARMar 16, 2020

Very interesting course and I have enhanced my knowledge related to topics like Switch gear and protection system, Transmission lines, Transformers and very best topic is Smart Grid.

by MJun 7, 2020

It helps me to know different sector and works of electricity. I think the students who wants to study in electrical engineering should do this course to know the basic of electricity.

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About the Energy Production, Distribution & Safety Specialization

This specialization provides introductory knowledge about the energy industry and associated career opportunities, whether you are interested in a utility technician or utility worker role, or emerging green energy solutions. It is intended for those considering a career in the field, and people already working in the industry who have less than three years of experience and have not completed similar training. Through four courses, learners receive an overview of electric power systems, natural gas, safety practices, and the energy industry as a whole. To learn more, please watch the overview video by copying and pasting the following link into your web browser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=2Yh9qIYiUDk.

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When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
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