Substation Power Engineering Fundamentals

Electrical & Power Engineering · 5 Days · Public · Al-Khobraa certified · From USD 4,500

Overview

This Substation Power Engineering Fundamentals training course explores the types, characteristics, components and protection for electrical power substations. Power substations can be distinctly classified into two main categories one is outdoor, usually the air insulated substation (AIS) and the indoor gas insulated substation (GIS).

Learning Objectives

Who Should Attend

The operations and maintenance staff will be able to comprehend the types, construction, operations, function of the power substations. This will enable them to optimize their skill sets to ensure safe and secure transmission and distribution grids. This Substation Power Engineering Fundamentals training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit: Electrical engineers Maintenance technicians Electrical supervisors Engineering professionals Managers of the electrical engineering department

Course Outline

Day 1 — Configurations and Functions of a Power Substation

Day 2 — Common Equipment Installed in a Power Substation

Day 3 — The Conventional Air Insulated Substation (AIS) Characteristics

Day 4 — Merits of Gas Insulated Substation (GIS) and Basic Design

Day 5 — The Future Digital Substation and Protection

Accreditation

Al-Khobraa certified. On completion delegates receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of achievement.

Dates & Venues

DatesVenueDeliveryDurationFee (USD)
28 September – 2 October 2026Nairobi, KenyaPublic5 days4,500
4–8 October 2026Riyadh, KSAPublic5 days4,500
16–20 November 2026Botswana, Southern AfricaPublic5 days4,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do Al-Khobraa electrical and power engineering courses cover?

The portfolio covers power generation, transmission and distribution, low- and high-voltage systems, power system protection and relay coordination, switchgear and transformers, motors and drives, SCADA and smart grids, and electrical safety and arc-flash control.

Who should attend an electrical or power engineering course?

These courses suit electrical engineers and technicians, substation and grid operators, protection and control specialists, maintenance supervisors, plant and facilities engineers, and utility or contractor staff working on generation, transmission or distribution assets.

How long are electrical and power engineering courses, and where are they held?

Most Al-Khobraa electrical and power engineering courses run over 5 days. The exact duration, dates and city for this course are listed in the dates section on this page. Public sessions run across Saudi Arabia — Riyadh, Jeddah, Al-Khobar, Jubail and Yanbu — as well as regional and international venues, with live virtual classrooms available on request.

What certificate will I receive?

Delegates who complete the course receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of completion, issued by a Saudi-registered training provider. Al-Khobraa also delivers internationally accredited programmes; where a course carries an external awarding body such as PMI, CIPS, ILM or IOSH, that body is named on the course's own page.

Can electrical and power engineering training be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. Any Al-Khobraa electrical and power engineering course can be delivered in-house at your own premises anywhere in Saudi Arabia or the GCC, with the content, dates and language of delivery tailored to your team. Al-Khobraa is an approved HRDF (Hadaf) provider, so eligible Saudi employers can seek training support. Contact us for a quotation.

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