Course in Regulation in Microgrid Control
Online 300 h course in regulation in microgrid control. 6 modules covering IEEE 1547-2018 (interconnection of distributed resources), IEEE 2030.7-2017 (microgrid controller specification) and HOMER Pro. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course in Regulation in Microgrid Control — studying from the United States
Defense engineering is a major pillar of the American economy, with strong clusters in Virginia, Maryland, Alabama, Connecticut and California. Prime contractors such as Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, Northrop Grumman and BAE Systems Inc. develop land, air and naval systems for the Department of Defense. Work spans vehicle design, weapons integration, survivability and secure systems, governed by strict security and procurement rules. Engineers in this field often hold or pursue security clearances, which shapes career paths and project access.
Fees for the United States: US$890 (US Dollars), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United States
Typical roles
Questions from the United States
What US bodies and clearance rules apply to defense and land-systems engineering?
Defense engineering in the US is shaped by the Department of Defense and agencies such as the Army Contracting Command, with work often requiring security clearances issued through federal processes. Professional engineering bodies include the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) and ASME for mechanical systems. Licensure, where needed, comes from state boards. SEIUM's private qualifications are not official degrees and do not confer clearances or licences.
Do US defense contractors and government employers recognize private engineering qualifications?
US defense primes and government employers typically require US citizenship for many roles, security clearances, and accredited degrees or proven experience. A private online qualification is not a substitute for these and is assessed by each employer. It may complement existing expertise, but it should not be relied on as a route into cleared or government positions.
Can a US-based engineer study land-systems topics online alongside full-time work?
Yes, the programmes are online and taught in English, so you can study from home without a student visa. The workload is about 1,900 hours for a master's, 800 hours for a postgraduate diploma, or 300 hours for a specialist course. Each student receives an assigned technical tutor. Fees are payable in instalments, and some employers fund training, so you may wish to ask your employer about support.
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What you will be able to do
Understand the architecture and operating modes of a microgrid.
Design primary control strategies based on droop and grid-forming inverters.
Implement secondary and tertiary control in accordance with IEEE 2030.7.
Coordinate protections and guarantee supply quality in accordance with EN 50160.
Apply the connection requirements of IEEE 1547 and Regulation (EU) 2016/631.
Assess the cybersecurity of control communications in accordance with IEC 62443.
Develop the control and connection project for a microgrid.
Who it's for
- Microgrid control engineer looking to specialise in Regulation in Microgrid Control.
- Electrical power systems engineer looking to specialise in Regulation in Microgrid Control.
- Renewables integration specialist looking to specialise in Regulation in Microgrid Control.
- Electrical protection engineer looking to specialise in Regulation in Microgrid Control.
- Energy regulation consultant looking to specialise in Regulation in Microgrid Control.
- OT cybersecurity engineer looking to specialise in Regulation in Microgrid Control.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter electricity distribution.
What you'll work with
- IEEE 1547-2018 (interconnection of distributed resources)
- IEEE 2030.7-2017 (microgrid controller specification)
- IEEE 2030.8-2018 (microgrid controller testing)
- IEC 61850 (substation communication)
- IEC TS 62898-1 (microgrid planning)
- Regulation (EU) 2016/631 (generator connection requirements)
- EN 50160 (voltage characteristics of electricity supplied)
- IEC 62443 (industrial cybersecurity)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Definition of a microgrid and operating modes1.2Grid-connected and islanded operation1.3Components: generation, storage, loads and conversion1.4Alternating current, direct current and hybrid microgrids1.5Applications: islands, critical facilities and industry1.6Point of common coupling and its management1.7Three-level control hierarchy1.8Applicable reference standards1.9Field vocabulary1.10Exercise: drawing the architecture of a microgrid
2.1Inverter control: voltage and current sources2.2Frequency and voltage droop control2.3Load sharing between parallel inverters2.4Virtual impedance and stability2.5Synthetic inertia and fast response2.6Grid-forming and grid-following inverters2.7Synchronisation and soft connection2.8Transition from grid-connected to islanded operation and back2.9Converter protection2.10Practice: tuning the droop of two inverters
3.1Frequency and voltage restoration3.2Centralised and distributed control3.3Communications and their latency3.4Energy management and economic dispatch3.5Generation and demand forecasting3.6Storage state-of-charge management3.7Load shedding and priorities3.8Participation in grid services3.9Multi-objective optimisation3.10Practice: designing an energy management algorithm
4.1Fault currents with electronics-based generation4.2Adaptive protection and mode-dependent settings4.3Detection of islanded operation4.4Selectivity and protection coordination4.5Earthing and neutral earthing schemes4.6Voltage dips and their tolerance4.7Harmonics and distortion4.8Imbalance and compensation4.9Measurement of supply quality4.10Practice: coordinating the protections of a microgrid
5.1Connection requirements for the distribution network5.2Grid codes and generator requirements5.3Interconnection standards for distributed resources5.4Collective self-consumption and energy communities5.5Administrative processing of the installation5.6Equipment certification and testing5.7Cybersecurity of control systems5.8Network segmentation and remote access5.9Operation and maintenance5.10Practice: connection file for an installation
6.1Choice of site and loads6.2Sizing of generation and storage6.3Electrical and control architecture6.4Design of primary and secondary control6.5Energy management algorithm6.6Protection and quality study6.7Regulatory and connection file6.8Economic analysis of the solution6.9Technical report6.10Project defence
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the programme with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is HOMER Pro, MATLAB/Simulink, PSCAD/EMTDC, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, OPAL-RT (real-time simulation), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real real-time simulation procedures with hardware in the loop, islanding transition tests and protection coordination studies. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Understand the architecture and operating modes of a microgrid.
Design primary control strategies based on droop and grid-forming inverters.
Implement secondary and tertiary control in accordance with IEEE 2030.7.
Coordinate protections and guarantee supply quality in accordance with EN 50160.
Apply the connection requirements of IEEE 1547 and Regulation (EU) 2016/631.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme comprises 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with HOMER Pro, MATLAB/Simulink, PSCAD/EMTDC, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, OPAL-RT (real-time simulation). Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own SEIUM diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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