This course introduces participants to the basics of electricity production and trading, to help them interact and communicate with stakeholders with greater confidence, clarity, and impact. The course provides insight into electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and supply as well as the issues related to tariffs and maintenance.

The objective of this course is to:

1. Provide an overview of electricity and the electricity industry

At the end of the training programme, course participants shall be able to:

• Explain the basic theory of electricity;
• Give an overview of the electricity system;
• Work safely around electricity;
• Explain the maintenance requirements of the electricity network;
• Explain the commercial aspects of the electricity sector

1. Introduction to Electricity

2. Electricity System Overview

3. Electrical Safety

4. Maintenance of the Electrical Network

5. Commercial Aspects of the Electricity Sector

Directors, Managers, and any suitably qualified persons requiring a basic understanding of the concepts, principles, and practices in the electricity industry.