Smart Grids for Non-Engineers Course

Smart Grids for Non-Engineers Course

Location

Duration

Online /In-Class

5 Days

Contact with our Team

Sector:

Power & Electricity – Renewables & Markets

Technical Focus Area:

Renewables & Smart Grids (REN)

About the Course

This course demystifies smart grid technology for participants without an engineering background. It explores the transition from traditional electricity networks to smart grids, highlighting renewable integration, consumer engagement through smart homes, and the role of energy storage systems and sensors. Participants will gain accessible yet comprehensive insights into how smart grids improve efficiency, reduce costs, and support sustainable energy systems.

Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

- Understand the benefits and functions of smart grids.
- Identify types of renewable energy and their roles in modern grids.
- Explain solar and wind technologies in simple terms.
- Recognize smart grid components and their practical applications.
- Understand smart homes, smart meters, and consumer participation.
- Explore the role of energy storage and electric vehicles in future energy systems.

Who Should Attend

- Non-engineers working in utilities, industry, or administration.
- Administrative and management personnel in energy-related sectors.
- Safety officers and compliance staff.
- Maintenance technicians in facilities or power-related industries.
- Professionals or students seeking an overview of modern smart grid concepts without technical prerequisites.

Course Program

Basics of Power & Conventional Systems

- Fundamentals of electricity: current, voltage, power, frequency

- AC vs. DC power explained simply

- Conventional electricity generation methods

- Overview of transmission and distribution networks

- Domestic electricity systems explained

- Industrial power supply basics

- Key differences between traditional and modern grids

- Case study: how traditional grids supply your home

Smart Homes and Consumer Participation

- What is a smart home?

- Benefits and characteristics of smart homes

- Smart appliances and energy efficiency

- Role of smart meters in consumer energy management

- How consumers can sell excess electricity back to the grid

- Smart grid and consumer interaction explained

- Home energy management systems (HEMS)

- Case study: smart home applications in daily life

Energy Storage, Sensors & Future Trends

- Types of energy storage systems

- Batteries and their importance in smart grids

- Role of smart sensors in monitoring grid performance

- Digitalization and automation of smart grids

- Electric vehicles and charging systems

- Safety features in smart grid operations

- Future technologies shaping smart grids

- Course wrap-up: the future of smart grids for consumers and businesses

Course Dates & Prices

Location	Starting Date	Price
Online	19/10/2025	1799 $
Dubai (UAE)	20/10/2025	2549 $
Dubai (UAE)	20/10/2025	2799$
Cairo (Egypt)	27/10/2025	2549 $
Online	27/10/2025	1799 $
Online	03/11/2025	1799 $
Dubai (UAE)	10/11/2025	2799 $
Muscat (Oman)	10/11/2025	2799 $
Dubai (UAE)	17/11/2025	2799 $
Online	17/11/2025	1799 $
Muscat (Oman)	24/11/2025	2799 $
Online	24/11/2025	1799 $
Online	24/11/2025	1799 $
Dubai (UAE)	01/12/2025	2799 $
Online	01/12/2025	1799 $
Online	01/12/2025	1799 $
London (UK)	01/12/2025	3299 $
Dubai (UAE)	08/12/2025	2799$
Online	08/12/2025	1699 $
Istanbul (Turkey)	15/12/2025	2799 $
Dubai (UAE)	15/12/2025	2799 $
Online	15/12/2025	1799 $
Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)	22/12/2025	3899$
Doha (Qatar)	22/12/2025	2799 $
Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)	22/12/2025	3899$
Online	29/12/2025	1799 $
Dubai (UAE)	29/12/2025	2799$
Istanbul	29/12/2025	2549 $
Online	29/12/2025	1799 $