Course in Supply Continuity and SAIDI/SAIFI Regulation
Online 300-hour course in supply continuity and SAIDI/SAIFI regulation. 6 modules covering IEEE 1366-2022, Royal Decree 1955/2000 and CYMDIST. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course in Supply Continuity and SAIDI/SAIFI Regulation — studying from the United States
The United States operates one of the world's largest energy systems, spanning power generation, transmission, distribution and renewable resources. Utilities, grid operators and technology companies are investing in grid modernization, storage and distributed energy resources. Regional clusters in Texas, California, the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest support engineers working on transmission planning, substations and energy markets. Reliability and cybersecurity standards make grid expertise especially valuable.
Fees for the United States: US$610 (US Dollars), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United States
Typical roles
Questions from the United States
Which US bodies and regulators govern energy and power network engineering?
In the US, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regulates wholesale electricity and interstate transmission, while state public utility commissions oversee distribution. The IEEE Power & Energy Society is a key professional body, and Professional Engineer licensure from state boards is common for utility engineering. SEIUM's private qualifications are not official degrees, so employers and licensing boards decide any recognition.
Do US utilities and energy employers recognize private online engineering qualifications?
US utilities, grid operators and energy firms usually require accredited engineering degrees, PE licensure for certain roles, and relevant operational experience. A private online qualification can add specialist knowledge, but it is not a standard substitute for these requirements. Its value depends on the employer's policies and on your practical background.
Can I realistically study energy and networks from the US while working full time?
Yes, the programmes are fully online, taught in English, and do not require a student visa. The time commitment is about 1,900 hours for a master's, 800 hours for a postgraduate diploma, or 300 hours for a specialist course, so plan carefully. Each student has an assigned technical tutor. Fees can be paid in instalments, and some employers sponsor professional development, so check with yours.
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What you will be able to do
Understand the concepts of supply quality and continuity.
Calculate the SAIDI, SAIFI, TIEPI and NIEPI indices.
Apply the IEEE 1366 methodology to major event days.
Interpret Spanish quality incentive regulation.
Evaluate technical solutions to improve reliability.
Audit interruption recording systems.
Prepare improvement plans with economic impact.
Who it's for
- Supply quality engineer wishing to specialise in supply continuity and SAIDI/SAIFI regulation.
- Distribution network engineer wishing to specialise in supply continuity and SAIDI/SAIFI regulation.
- Regulatory analyst wishing to specialise in supply continuity and SAIDI/SAIFI regulation.
- Network operation manager wishing to specialise in supply continuity and SAIDI/SAIFI regulation.
- Service quality auditor wishing to specialise in supply continuity and SAIDI/SAIFI regulation.
- Maintenance engineer wishing to specialise in supply continuity and SAIDI/SAIFI regulation.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter electricity distribution.
What you'll work with
- IEEE 1366-2022
- Royal Decree 1955/2000
- Order ECO/797/2002
- Circular 6/2019 of the CNMC
- UNE-EN 50160
- Law 24/2013, on the electricity sector
- IEC 61968
- Royal Decree 1048/2013, Remuneration of the Distribution
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Continuity, waveform quality and customer service1.2Long and short interruptions1.3Causes of network interruptions1.4Planned and unplanned interruptions1.5Urban, semi-urban and rural areas1.6Royal Decree 1955/20001.7Order ECO/797/20021.8Individual and zonal quality1.9CEER European comparison1.10Workshop: classification of an incident log
2.1SAIDI and its calculation2.2SAIFI and its calculation2.3CAIDI and ASAI2.4MAIFI and momentary interruptions2.5TIEPI and NIEPI in Spain2.680th percentile of TIEPI2.7Major event days according to IEEE 13662.8The 2.5 beta method2.9Normalisation by customers and power2.10Practice: calculating indices with real data
3.1Quality targets by zone3.2Quality incentive in remuneration3.3CNMC Circular 6/20193.4Penalties and bonuses3.5Customer compensation3.6Auditing recording systems3.7Performance-based regulation in other countries3.8British RIIO model3.9Regulatory benchmarking3.10Case study: calculating the quality incentive
4.1Reliability analysis of radial networks4.2Automation and reconfiguration4.3Remote-controlled switches4.4FLISR and automatic restoration4.5Reliability-centred maintenance4.6Vegetation management4.7Selective undergrounding4.8Protection and reclosers4.9Optimal investment in reliability4.10Laboratory: FLISR simulation on a feeder
5.1OMS interruption management systems5.2Integration with smart meters5.3Incident traceability5.4Verification of affected customer data5.5Reporting to the administration5.6Public information for consumers5.7Complaints and customer care5.8Commercial quality indicators5.9Quality dashboard5.10Workshop: auditing a recording system
6.1Characterisation of the network studied6.2Calculation of historical indices6.3Diagnosis of causes6.4Improvement plan and costs6.5Impact on remuneration6.6Monitoring plan6.7Feeder automation simulation6.8Cost-benefit analysis of investments6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Training 100 % online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine it with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is CYMDIST, PowerFactory, Python (pandas), Power BI, OpenDSS, in free, academic or trial versions. The tests are studied using real procedures for calculating continuity indices with interruption data, feeder automation simulation and auditing an incident recording system. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Understand the concepts of supply quality and continuity.
Calculate the SAIDI, SAIFI, TIEPI and NIEPI indices.
Apply the IEEE 1366 methodology to major event days.
Interpret Spanish quality incentive regulation.
Evaluate technical solutions to improve reliability.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No previous degree required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- Sufficient 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 totals 300 hours spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
The course uses CYMDIST, PowerFactory, Python (pandas), Power BI, OpenDSS. Free, academic or trial versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the final integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area can be credited towards the higher programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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