IEC 61850: Fundamentals & Engineering Concepts – Parts 1 & 2

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Welcome to IEC 61850-1 & IEC 61850-2: Fundamentals, Architecture and Engineering Concepts — a comprehensive introduction to the IEC 61850 standard and its role in modern substation automation and digital substations.

This course is designed to help you build a strong foundation in IEC 61850 concepts, terminology, architecture, communication principles, and engineering fundamentals. Whether you are new to IEC 61850 or already working in the power-system industry, the course provides a structured approach to understanding the standard and its importance in modern power-system automation.

Throughout the course, we explore the fundamental concepts introduced in IEC 61850-1 and IEC 61850-2, including the scope and objectives of the standard, key terminology, system concepts, communication architecture, interoperability, and the role of Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs) within substation automation systems.

You will also develop an understanding of how IEC 61850 supports the transition from conventional substation architectures toward modern digital substation solutions, where standardized information models and communication technologies enable different devices and systems to work together more effectively.

In this course, you will learn:

• The fundamentals, scope, and objectives of IEC 61850

• Important IEC 61850 terminology and definitions

• The overall structure and concepts of the IEC 61850 standard

• Fundamental substation automation and digital substation concepts

• IEC 61850 system and communication architecture

• The role of IEDs, communication networks, and automation systems

• The principles of interoperability and standardized communication

• Key concepts that distinguish IEC 61850-based systems from conventional approaches

• Engineering considerations associated with IEC 61850-based substation automation

• A foundation for studying advanced IEC 61850 topics such as information models, Logical Nodes, Data Objects, communication services, SCL, and system engineering

Who should take this course?

This course is suitable for electrical engineers, power-system engineers, protection and automation engineers, substation engineers, testing and commissioning engineers, SCADA and control professionals, system integrators, project engineers, engineering students, and professionals transitioning toward digital substation technologies.

No previous IEC 61850 experience is required. A basic understanding of electrical power systems and substations is helpful, but the course is structured to be accessible to learners who are beginning their IEC 61850 journey.

By the end of the course, you will have a clear and structured understanding of the foundations of IEC 61850-1 and IEC 61850-2, providing the knowledge you need to confidently progress into more advanced IEC 61850 standards and practical digital-substation engineering.

Start your IEC 61850 journey today and build the foundation for mastering digital substation technology.