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Our NSN modules provide the most current NERC Standards in effect at the current time! These modules are intended to provide System Operating Personnel with the current requirements imposed by NERC for maintaining a safe and reliable bulk electric system. These modules will ensure that your personnel - both in and out of the control room - are aware of the NERC criteria for operations. In addition to maintaining personnel knowledge, the CEHs earned for the completion of the modules can be utilized for maintaining NERC Certification Credentials.

These online training courses identify and explain the following elements related to the standards:

  • Purpose
  • Applicability
  • Requirements
  • Measures
  • Compliance
  • Violation Severity Levels

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This online training course steps through 4 lessons related to the 4 BAL Standards. Each lesson identifies and explains the following elements for that particular standard:

  • Purpose
  • Applicability
  • Requirements
  • Measures
  • Compliance
  • Violation Severity Levels

The Standards addressed in this module include:

  • BAL-001-2: Real Power Balancing Control Performance
  • BAL-002-3: Disturbance Control Standard – Contingency Reserve for Recovery from a Balancing Contingency Event
  • BAL-003-2: Frequency Response and Frequency Bias Setting
  • BAL-005-1: Balancing Authority Control

Each lesson is culminated with a standard review and quiz. Upon completion of the 4 standard lessons, there is a final assessment that consists of multiple-choice questions. Individuals must attain a passing grade of 70% on the final assessment in order to be awarded the appropriate NERC CEHs.

The class is intended for System Operators and any personnel who wish to gain knowledge of NERC Standards related to Resource and Demand Balancing. This module can also be utilized by individuals in preparing to obtain a NERC System Operator Certification Credential. This preparation will assist those individuals who are seeking their initial credential as well as those seeking re-certification.


NERC Continuing Education Hours:

TOTAL: 3.5 CEHs
Standards: 3.5 CEHs
Ops Topics: 3.5 CEHs
Sim: 0.0 CEHs

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Registration Fee: $105.00

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This online training course steps through 12 lessons related to the 12 CIP Standards. Each lesson identifies and explains the following elements for that particular standard:

  • Purpose
  • Applicability
  • Requirements
  • Measures
  • Compliance
  • Violation Severity Levels

The Standards addressed in this module include:

  • CIP-002-5.1a - BES Cyber System Categorization
  • CIP-003-8 - Security Management Controls
  • CIP-004-6 - Personnel & Training
  • CIP-005-6 - Electronic Security Perimeter
  • CIP-006-6 - Physical Security of BES Cyber System
  • CIP-007-6 - Systems Security Management
  • CIP-008-6 - Incident Reporting and Response Planning
  • CIP-009-6 - Recovery Plans for BES Cyber Systems
  • CIP-010-3 - Configuration Change Management and Vulnerability Assessments
  • CIP-011-2 - Information Protection
  • CIP-013-1 - Supply Chain Risk Management
  • CIP-014-2 - Physical Security

Each lesson is culminated with a standard review and quiz. Upon completion of the 12 standard lessons, there is a final assessment that consists of multiple-choice questions. Individuals must attain a passing grade of 70% on the final assessment in order to be awarded the appropriate NERC CEHs.

The class is intended for System Operators and any personnel who wish to gain knowledge of NERC Standards related to Critical Infrastructure Protection. This module can also be utilized by individuals in preparing to obtain a NERC System Operator Certification Credential. This preparation will assist those individuals who are seeking their initial credential as well as those seeking re-certification.


NERC Continuing Education Hours:

TOTAL: 8.5 CEHs
Standards: 8.5 CEHs
Ops Topics: 8.5 CEHs
Sim: 0.0 CEHs

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Registration Fee: $240.00

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This online training course steps through 2 lessons related to the 2 COM Standards. Each lesson identifies and explains the following elements for that particular standard:


  • Purpose
  • Applicability
  • Requirements
  • Measures
  • Compliance
  • Violation Severity Levels

The Standards addressed in this module include:

  • COM-001-3: Communications
  • COM-002-4: Operating Personnel Communication Protocols

Each lesson is culminated with a standard review and quiz. Upon completion of the 2 standard lessons, there is a final assessment that consists of multiple-choice questions. Individuals must attain a passing grade of 70% on the final assessment in order to be awarded the appropriate NERC CEHs.

The class is intended for System Operators and any personnel who wish to gain knowledge of NERC Standards related to Communications. This module can also be utilized by individuals in preparing to obtain a NERC System Operator Certification Credential. This preparation will assist those individuals who are seeking their initial credential as well as those seeking re-certification.


NERC Continuing Education Hours:
TOTAL:  2.0 CEHs
Standards: 2.0 CEHs
Ops Topics: 2.0 CEHs
Sim: 0.0 CEHs

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Registration Fee: $60.00

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This online training course steps through 6 lessons related to the 6 EOP Standards. Each lesson identifies and explains the following elements for that particular standard:


  • Purpose
  • Applicability
  • Requirements
  • Measures
  • Compliance
  • Violation Severity Levels

The Standards addressed in this module include:

  • EOP-004-4 - Event Reporting
  • EOP-005-3 - System Restoration from Blackstart Resources
  • EOP-006-3 - System Restoration Coordination
  • EOP-008-2 - Loss of Control Center Functionality
  • EOP-010-1 - Geomagnetic Disturbance Operations
  • EOP-011-1 - Emergency Operations

Each lesson is culminated with a standard review and quiz. Upon completion of the 6 standard lessons, there is a final assessment that consists of multiple-choice questions. Individuals must attain a passing grade of 70% on the final assessment in order to be awarded the appropriate NERC CEHs.

The class is intended for System Operators and any personnel who wish to gain knowledge of NERC Standards related to Emergency Operations. This module can also be utilized by individuals in preparing to obtain a NERC System Operator Certification Credential. This preparation will assist those individuals who are seeking their initial credential as well as those seeking re-certification.


NERC Continuing Education Hours:
TOTAL:  3.5 CEHs
Standards: 3.5 CEHs
Ops Topics: 3.5 CEHs
Sim: 0.0 CEHs

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Registration Fee: $105.00

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This online training course steps through 2 lessons related to the 2 INT Standards. Each lesson identifies and explains the following elements for that particular standard:

  • Purpose
  • Applicability
  • Requirements
  • Measures
  • Compliance
  • Violation Severity Levels

The Standards addressed in this module include:

  • INT-006-4: Evaluation of Interchange Transactions
  • INT-009-2.1: Implementation of Interchange

Each lesson is culminated with a standard review and quiz. Upon completion of the 2 standard lessons, there is a final assessment that consists of multiple-choice questions. Individuals must attain a passing grade of 70% on the final assessment in order to be awarded the appropriate NERC CEHs.

The class is intended for System Operators and any personnel who wish to gain knowledge of NERC Standards related to Interchange Scheduling and Coordination. This module can also be utilized by individuals in preparing to obtain a NERC System Operator Certification Credential. This preparation will assist those individuals who are seeking their initial credential as well as those seeking re-certification.


NERC Continuing Education Hours:
TOTAL: 2.0 CEHs
Standards: 2.0 CEHs
Ops Topics: 2.0 CEHs
Sim: 0.0 CEHs

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Registration Fee: $60.00

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This online training course steps through 9 lessons related to the 9 IRO Standards. Each lesson identifies and explains the following elements for that particular standard:

  • Purpose
  • Applicability
  • Requirements
  • Measures
  • Compliance
  • Violation Severity Levels

The Standards addressed in this module include:

  • IRO-001-4 - Reliability Coordination - Responsibilities
  • IRO-002-7 - Monitoring and Analysis
  • IRO-006-5 - Transmission Loading Relief
  • IRO-008-2 - Reliability Coordinator Operational Analyses and Real-time Assessment
  • IRO-009-2 - Reliability Coordinator Actions to Operate Within IROLs
  • IRO-010-3 - Reliability Coordinator Data Specification and Collection
  • IRO-014-3 - Coordination Among Reliability Coordinators
  • IRO-017-1 - Outage Coordination
  • IRO-018-1i - Reliability Coordinator Real-time Reliability Monitoring and Analysis Capabilities

Each lesson is culminated with a standard review and quiz. Upon completion of the 9 standard lessons, there is a final assessment that consists of multiple-choice questions. Individuals must attain a passing grade of 70% on the final assessment in order to be awarded the appropriate NERC CEHs.

The class is intended for System Operators and any personnel who wish to gain knowledge of NERC Standards related to Interconnection Reliability Operations and Coordination. This module can also be utilized by individuals in preparing to obtain a NERC System Operator Certification Credential. This preparation will assist those individuals who are seeking their initial credential as well as those seeking re-certification.


NERC Continuing Education Hours:
TOTAL: 4.5 CEHs
Standards: 4.5 CEHs
Ops Topics: 4.5 CEHs
Sim: 0.0 CEHs

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Registration Fee: $130.00

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This online training course steps through 16 lessons related to the 16 PRC Standards. Each lesson identifies and explains the following elements for that particular standard:

  • Purpose
  • Applicability
  • Requirements
  • Measures
  • Compliance
  • Violation Severity Levels

The Standards addressed in this module include:

  • PRC-002-2 - Disturbance Monitoring and Reporting Requirements
  • PRC‐004‐6 - Protection System Misoperation Identification and Correction
  • PRC-005-6 - Protection System, Automatic Reclosing, and Sudden Pressure Relaying Maintenance
  • PRC-006-5 - Automatic Underfrequency Load Shedding
  • PRC-008-0 - Underfrequency Load Shedding Equipment Maintenance Programs
  • PRC-010-2 - Under Voltage Load Shedding
  • PRC-011-0 - UVLS System Maintenance and Testing
  • PRC-012-2 - Remedial Action Schemes
  • PRC-017-1 - Remedial Action Scheme Maintenance and Testing
  • PRC-018-1 - Disturbance Monitoring Equipment Installation and Data Reporting
  • PRC-019-2 - Coordination of Generating Unit or Plant Capabilities, Voltage Regulating Controls, and Protection
  • PRC-023-4 - Transmission Relay Loadability
  • PRC-024-2 - Generator Frequency and Voltage Protective Relay Settings
  • PRC-025-2 - Generator Relay Loadability
  • PRC-026-1 - Relay Performance During Stable Power Swings
  • PRC-027-1 - Coordination of Protection Systems for Performance During Faults

Each lesson is culminated with a standard review and quiz. Upon completion of the 16 standard lessons, there is a final assessment that consists of multiple-choice questions. Individuals must attain a passing grade of 70% on the final assessment in order to be awarded the appropriate NERC CEHs.

The class is intended for System Operators and any personnel who wish to gain knowledge of NERC Standards related to Protection and Control. This module can also be utilized by individuals in preparing to obtain a NERC System Operator Certification Credential. This preparation will assist those individuals who are seeking their initial credential as well as those seeking re-certification. (Updated 5/2022)


NERC Continuing Education Hours:
TOTAL:
6.5 CEHs
Standards: 6.5 CEHs
Ops Topics: 6.5 CEHs
Sim: 0.0 CEHs

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Registration Fee: $185.00

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This online course steps through 4 lessons related to the 4 TOP Standards. Each lesson identifies and explains the following elements for that particular standard:

  • Purpose
  • Applicability
  • Requirements
  • Measures
  • Compliance
  • Violation Severity Levels

The Standards addressed in this module include:

  • TOP-001-5 - Transmission Operations
  • TOP-002-4 - Operations Planning
  • TOP-003-4 - Operational Reliability Data
  • TOP-010-1i - Real-time Reliability Monitoring and Analysis Capabilities

Each lesson is culminated with a standard review and quiz. Upon completion of the 4 standard lessons, there is a final assessment that consists of multiple-choice questions. Individuals must attain a passing grade of 70% on the final assessment in order to be awarded the NERC CEHs.

The course is intended for System Operators and any personnel who wish to gain knowledge of NERC Standards related to Transmission Operations. This course can also be utilized by individuals in preparing to obtain a NERC System Operator Certification Credential. This preparation will assist those individuals who are seeking their initial credential as well as those seeking recertification.

NERC Continuing Education Hours:
TOTAL:
3.5 CEHs
Standards: 3.5 CEHs
Ops Topics: 3.5 CEHs
Sim: 0.0 CEHs

Course Overview || Registration || Bundle Registration Form

Registration Fee: $105.00

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This online training course steps through 2 lessons related to the 2 VAR Standards. Each lesson identifies and explains the following elements for that particular standard:

  • Purpose
  • Applicability
  • Requirements
  • Measures
  • Compliance
  • Violation Severity Levels

The Standards addressed in this module include:

  • VAR-001-5: Voltage and Reactive Control
  • VAR-002-4.1: Generator Operation for Maintaining Network Voltage Schedules

Each lesson is culminated with a standard review and quiz. Upon completion of the 2 standard lessons, there is a final assessment that consists of multiple-choice questions. Individuals must attain a passing grade of 70% on the final assessment in order to be awarded the appropriate NERC CEHs.

The class is intended for System Operators and any personnel who wish to gain knowledge of NERC Standards related to Voltage and Reactive. This module can also be utilized by individuals in preparing to obtain a NERC System Operator Certification Credential. This preparation will assist those individuals who are seeking their initial credential as well as those seeking re-certification.


NERC Continuing Education Hours:
TOTAL:
1.5 CEHs
Standards: 1.5 CEHs
Ops Topics: 1.5 CEHs
Sim: 0.0 CEHs

Course Overview || Registration || Bundle Registration Form

Registration Fee: $55.00

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