Certified PSCAD Engineer - Power Systems Computer-Aided Design

Master Power Systems Computer-Aided Design under expert guidance. Enroll in our comprehensive training program tailored specifically for this course to gain a thorough skill set in PSCAD applications.

Face-to-Face Jul 8-14, 2025 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tasmeea Rahman
updated
intermediate
Certified PSCAD Engineer - Power Systems Computer-Aided Design
We price match

Public Pricing

MYR 30000

Corporate Pricing

Pax:

Training Fees: MYR 6500
Total Fees: MYR 6500 ++

Training Provider Pricing

Pax:

Training Fees: MYR 14000
Material Fees: MYR 600
Total Fees: MYR 14600

Features

5 days
35 modules
21 intakes
Full life-time access
English

Classification

Industry Specific Course
  • Tailored to specific industry needs
  • Focuses on specialized tools and techniques
  • Ensures alignment with current and future standards
  • Provides targeted, practical training
  • Verified by industry experts

Subsidies

HRDC Claimable logo

What you'll learn

  • Explore advanced circuit modeling techniques including distributed generation systems simulation.
  • Navigate the PSCAD interface effectively and create simple circuits using component selection techniques.
  • Integrate renewable energy sources into power systems using wind and solar power modeling studies.
  • Understand the fundamentals of Electromagnetic Transient (EMT) studies and compare PSCAD with other simulation tools.
  • Conduct basic simulations to analyze outputs and errors while gaining hands-on experience in switching studies.
  • Perform fault analysis and protection system modeling to ensure robust power system operations.
  • Prepare for certification with comprehensive review sessions focusing on exam format and effective strategies.
  • Learn installation procedures, system requirements, licensing options, and initial setup of PSCAD.

Why should you attend?

This course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of Power Systems Computer-Aided Design (PSCAD) and its application in the field of power systems engineering. Participants will begin with an introduction to Electromagnetic Transient (EMT) studies, exploring how PSCAD compares with other simulation tools and understanding its unique benefits and applications. The course progresses through practical sessions on installing and configuring PSCAD, ensuring participants are well-versed in system requirements, licensing, and initial setup. As learners advance, they will navigate the PSCAD interface, delve into creating simple circuits, and engage in basic simulation techniques. These foundational skills are further enhanced by exploring PSCAD libraries and managing projects efficiently within the software. Advanced topics such as complex circuit modeling, transient analysis fundamentals, renewable energy integration, and insulation coordination are covered to equip participants with the skills needed for real-world applications. The course also addresses critical areas like power quality analysis, HVDC and FACTS devices modeling, dynamic simulation basics, fault analysis, and protection studies. Participants will gain hands-on experience through interactive workshops and case studies that simulate industry scenarios. As the course culminates in a capstone project, learners apply their knowledge to solve complex power system challenges using PSCAD tools under expert guidance. Finally, the course prepares participants for certification with review sessions and practice exams. By completing this program, individuals will be equipped with the expertise required to excel in power systems design and analysis using PSCAD.

Course Syllabus

Introduction to Electromagnetic Transient (EMT) studies
Comparison of PSCAD with other simulation tools
Benefits and applications in power systems
Short Break
15 mins
Short Break
15 mins
Recap and Q&A
15 mins
Lunch
1 hour
Short Break
15 mins
Short Break
15 mins
Short Break
15 mins
Recap and Q&A
15 mins
End of Day 1
Short Break
15 mins
Short Break
15 mins
Recap and Q&A
15 mins
Lunch
1 hour
Short Break
15 mins
Short Break
15 mins
Short Break
15 mins
Recap and Q&A
15 mins
End of Day 2
Short Break
15 mins
Short Break
15 mins
Recap and Q&A
15 mins
Lunch
1 hour
Short Break
15 mins
Short Break
15 mins
Short Break
15 mins
Recap and Q&A
15 mins
End of Day 3
Short Break
15 mins
Short Break
15 mins
Recap and Q&A
15 mins
Lunch
1 hour
Short Break
15 mins
Short Break
15 mins
Short Break
15 mins
Recap and Q&A
15 mins
End of Day 4
Short Break
15 mins
Short Break
15 mins
Recap and Q&A
15 mins
Lunch
1 hour
Short Break
15 mins
Short Break
15 mins
Short Break
15 mins
Recap and Q&A
15 mins
End of Day 5

Minimum Qualification

undergraduate

Target Audience

students
entry level
engineers

Methodologies

lecture
slides
case studies
group assignment
exam
labs
group discussion
q&A

Why should you attend?

This course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of Power Systems Computer-Aided Design (PSCAD) and its application in the field of power systems engineering. Participants will begin with an introduction to Electromagnetic Transient (EMT) studies, exploring how PSCAD compares with other simulation tools and understanding its unique benefits and applications. The course progresses through practical sessions on installing and configuring PSCAD, ensuring participants are well-versed in system requirements, licensing, and initial setup. As learners advance, they will navigate the PSCAD interface, delve into creating simple circuits, and engage in basic simulation techniques. These foundational skills are further enhanced by exploring PSCAD libraries and managing projects efficiently within the software. Advanced topics such as complex circuit modeling, transient analysis fundamentals, renewable energy integration, and insulation coordination are covered to equip participants with the skills needed for real-world applications. The course also addresses critical areas like power quality analysis, HVDC and FACTS devices modeling, dynamic simulation basics, fault analysis, and protection studies. Participants will gain hands-on experience through interactive workshops and case studies that simulate industry scenarios. As the course culminates in a capstone project, learners apply their knowledge to solve complex power system challenges using PSCAD tools under expert guidance. Finally, the course prepares participants for certification with review sessions and practice exams. By completing this program, individuals will be equipped with the expertise required to excel in power systems design and analysis using PSCAD.

What you'll learn

  • Explore advanced circuit modeling techniques including distributed generation systems simulation.
  • Navigate the PSCAD interface effectively and create simple circuits using component selection techniques.
  • Integrate renewable energy sources into power systems using wind and solar power modeling studies.
  • Understand the fundamentals of Electromagnetic Transient (EMT) studies and compare PSCAD with other simulation tools.
  • Conduct basic simulations to analyze outputs and errors while gaining hands-on experience in switching studies.
  • Perform fault analysis and protection system modeling to ensure robust power system operations.
  • Prepare for certification with comprehensive review sessions focusing on exam format and effective strategies.
  • Learn installation procedures, system requirements, licensing options, and initial setup of PSCAD.

Course Syllabus

Introduction to Electromagnetic Transient (EMT) studies
Comparison of PSCAD with other simulation tools
Benefits and applications in power systems
Short Break
15 mins
Short Break
15 mins
Recap and Q&A
15 mins
Lunch
1 hour
Short Break
15 mins
Short Break
15 mins
Short Break
15 mins
Recap and Q&A
15 mins
End of Day 1
Short Break
15 mins
Short Break
15 mins
Recap and Q&A
15 mins
Lunch
1 hour
Short Break
15 mins
Short Break
15 mins
Short Break
15 mins
Recap and Q&A
15 mins
End of Day 2
Short Break
15 mins
Short Break
15 mins
Recap and Q&A
15 mins
Lunch
1 hour
Short Break
15 mins
Short Break
15 mins
Short Break
15 mins
Recap and Q&A
15 mins
End of Day 3
Short Break
15 mins
Short Break
15 mins
Recap and Q&A
15 mins
Lunch
1 hour
Short Break
15 mins
Short Break
15 mins
Short Break
15 mins
Recap and Q&A
15 mins
End of Day 4
Short Break
15 mins
Short Break
15 mins
Recap and Q&A
15 mins
Lunch
1 hour
Short Break
15 mins
Short Break
15 mins
Short Break
15 mins
Recap and Q&A
15 mins
End of Day 5
We price match

Public Pricing

MYR 30000

Corporate Pricing

Pax:

Training Fees: MYR 6500
Total Fees: MYR 6500 ++

Training Provider Pricing

Pax:

Training Fees: MYR 14000
Material Fees: MYR 600
Total Fees: MYR 14600

Features

5 days
35 modules
21 intakes
Full life-time access
English

Classification

Industry Specific Course
  • Tailored to specific industry needs
  • Focuses on specialized tools and techniques
  • Ensures alignment with current and future standards
  • Provides targeted, practical training
  • Verified by industry experts

Subsidies

HRDC Claimable logo

Minimum Qualification

undergraduate

Target Audience

students
entry level
engineers

Methodologies

lecture
slides
case studies
group assignment
exam
labs
group discussion
q&A
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