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

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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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Week1

Week 1

2 hours to complete

Basic Electricity

2 hours to complete

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

Week2

Week 2

3 hours to complete

Generation, Transmission, & Distribution

3 hours to complete

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

Week3

Week 3

2 hours to complete

System Design & Switching

2 hours to complete

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

Week4

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 Risks6mSmart Grid, Utilities & Consumers7mSmart Grid & the Environment5mRenewable Energy5m

4 readings

Renewable Energy & Smart Grid Technologies (OPTIONAL) Resources30mRoadmap to Success Resources: Project Definition30mRoadmap to Success: Project Definition30mElectric Power Systems - Key Takeaways15m

5 practice exercises

Self-check30mSelf-check30mSelf-check30mSelf-check30mRenewable Energy & Smart Grid Technologies30m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS

by SRApr 7, 2020

A very brief yet informative session on the basics of power systems which gives an insight into the concepts of basic electricity, power systems, switchgear, Smart grid and Renewable technologies

by MAJun 8, 2020

Overall is really interested for me to study more about electrical whereas out ouf my background education. hopefully, i wish have opportunity to share all i gained from this coure to others.

by AFOct 20, 2020

This is a very basic course designed for beginners who have any interest in working in the electric industry and really want to know how electricity comes to their homes and at what social cost.

by GKJul 31, 2020

Thanking you sir for providing this course by seeing my financial aid form.I learned more subject from lectures and i could clarify my doubts through these lessons of power system.Thank you so much.

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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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