Substation Automation (IEC 61850)
Work confidently on modern digital substations. Participants learn SAS architecture, IEDs, RTUs and SCADA, IEC 61850 GOOSE, sampled values and MMS, protection and control logic, cybersecurity to IEC 62351, and SAS design, FAT and SAT, with hands-on labs.
At a glance
- 5 days
Who it's for
- Electrical engineers & technicians in T&D substations
- Protection & control engineers
- SCADA & automation specialists
- Integration & commissioning engineers; utility operators
Learning objectives
- Explain Substation Automation System (SAS) architecture and components
- Configure and integrate IEDs, SCADA and protocols
- Apply IEC 61850 GOOSE, SV and MMS
- Implement cybersecurity measures (IEC 62351)
Detailed content
- Traditional vs digital substations; IEDs, RTUs, PLCs, gateways; SCADA role
- Hands-on: IED configuration tools
- Station, bay, process levels; GOOSE, Sampled
- Values, MMS
- IEC 60870-5, DNP3, Modbus comparison; GOOSE simulation
- Protection schemes with IEDs; switching, interlocking, remote operation
- Event/alarm management; disturbance recording; protection logic lab
- IEC 62351, NERC-CIP, IEC 62443; event logs & fault analysis
- Condition monitoring & predictive maintenance; secure communication lab
- SAS design, FAT & SAT; smart-grid integration
- Digital twin, AI and IoT in substations
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- SAS Foundations
- Communication & IEC 61850
- Protection, Control & Monitoring
- Cybersecurity & Data Integration
- Practical Application & Trends
- Case study, action plans and course assessment
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Prompt-engineering lab on real work tasks
- Map a process and identify automation / AI use cases with ROI
- Responsible-AI and data-privacy risk review
- Practice sessions with peer and trainer feedback
Tools and templates you keep
- Prompt library for your role
- Use-case canvas and ROI template
- AI usage policy checklist
- Self-assessment questionnaires
How learning is assessed
- Pre- and post-course knowledge check
- Assessment of practical exercises by the trainer
- Action plan reviewed at the end of the course
Built on these standards and bodies of knowledge
- NIST AI Risk Management Framework
- ISO/IEC 42001 (AI management) and ISO/IEC 27001
- Egypt Personal Data Protection Law 151/2020
How it is delivered
- Public courses in Cairo, in-company programs and live online training
- Practical exercises, case studies and examples from your sector
- Can also run as Train & Stay in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada or Cairo
Part of these career paths
- Maintenance, Engineering & Reliability · Practitioner
Frequently asked questions
How long is Substation Automation (IEC 61850)?
The program runs 5 days. In-company versions can be adapted to your needs.
Is the course taught in Arabic or English?
Sessions are usually delivered in Arabic with English technical terms and materials. Full English delivery is available for in-company groups.
Can you run it inside our company?
Yes. In-company programs use exercises built on your own processes. Tell us the group size and preferred timing and we will send a proposal.
Will I receive a certificate?
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
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