ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN POWER DISTRIBUTION MANAGEMENT
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAM

In order to address the general concerns and issues in electricity distribution and inculcate awareness and exchange good practices amongst distribution companies, specifically the engineers and officers at level of JE/ AE and equivalent, a distance learning program on Power Distribution Management has been launched by IGNOU under DRUM program. It is a six month program, to be conducted twice in a year. The program has interactive video conferencing sessions delivered at Study Centres of IGNOU spread across the country. 75% of the program fee is reimbursed under DRUM program to all sponsored participants of distribution utilities. The program is also open to other non sponsored eligible applicants.

Objectives

• To disseminate information about the current developments and reforms in the power distribution sector,
• To generate awareness about the applications of emerging technologies and trends in the sector, and

To educate personnel employed in the sector about various aspects of power distribution management.

COURSE - I : POWER DISTRIBUTION SECTOR (6 Credits)
Block 1: Sectoral overview and enabling framework
Block 2: Operation and Maintenance
Block 3: Quality of Supply and Service
Block 4: Distribution Loss Reduction and efficiency improvement
COURSE - II : ENERGY MANAGEMENT & IT APPLICATIONS (4 Credits)
Block 1: Energy Conservation, Audit & Accounting
Block 2: Electricity Safety and Disaster Management
Block 3: IT applications in Distribution Business Management
Block 4: IT interface in Customer services
COURSE - III : MANAGEMENT OF POWER DISTRIBUTION (6 Credits)
Block 1: Principles of Management
Block 2: Change Management in Power Distribution
Block 3: Project Development and Implementation
Block 4: Communication Skills and Motivation
Block 5: Financial Management