With rising energy demand, climate risks, and the push for decentralized renewable energy, microgrids and resilient power systems are key to ensuring reliable, sustainable, and community-oriented energy access. This domain equips learners to design, operate, and optimize microgrids, community energy solutions, and resilient power networks. Participants develop hands-on skills in renewable integration, energy storage, demand–response management, grid stability, digital monitoring, regulatory compliance, and financial and techno-economic planning for urban, rural, and industrial contexts.
- One-Week Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Introduction to Microgrids & Distributed Energy | 1 Week | Online | Fundamentals of microgrids, grid types, and community energy | Energy systems literacy | MCQ | ₹2,000 / $25 | Urban + Rural Energy |
| Renewable Integration for Microgrids | 1 Week | Online | Solar, wind, and hybrid integration techniques | Renewable design skills | Assignment | ₹2,000 / $25 | Power + Renewables |
| Energy Storage & Battery Systems | 1 Week | Online | Storage technologies, sizing, and lifecycle | Storage engineering | MCQ+Task | ₹2,000 / $25 | Industry + Grid |
| Demand–Response & Load Management | 1 Week | Online | Peak shaving, load forecasting, and DSM | Smart-grid operation | Task | ₹2,000 / $25 | Utilities + Smart Grid |
| Policy, Regulation & ESG in Microgrids | 1 Week | Online | Regulatory frameworks, incentives, and ESG reporting | Policy literacy | MCQ | ₹2,000 / $25 | Policy + Energy |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Advanced Microgrid Design & Optimization | 2 Weeks | Online | Technical design, network modeling, and optimization | Grid design & analysis | Case Study | ₹3,500 / $40 | Power + Industry |
| Community Energy Planning & Management | 2 Weeks | Online | Engagement, shared resources, local grids | Community energy strategy | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Rural + Urban Energy |
| Smart Inverters & Grid Protection Systems | 2 Weeks | Online | Inverter control, protection, and stability | Technical operations | Assignment | ₹3,500 / $40 | Utilities + Tech |
| Energy Storage & Hybrid Microgrids | 2 Weeks | Online | Storage sizing, hybrid systems, optimization | Hybrid system modeling | Case Study | ₹3,500 / $40 | Industry + Renewables |
| Techno-Economic & Risk Analysis for Microgrids | 2 Weeks | Online | Feasibility, ROI, and resilience planning | Financial & risk assessment | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Finance + Industry |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Integrated Microgrid Project Design | 1 Month | Online | End-to-end system design, simulation, and optimization | Project planning | Capstone | ₹6,000 / $70 | Industry + Urban |
| Renewable & Storage Optimization in Microgrids | 1 Month | Online | Optimal mix of PV, wind, batteries, and hybrid systems | Optimization skills | Project | ₹6,000 / $70 | Industry + Tech |
| Digital Twins & AI for Microgrid Operations | 1 Month | Online | Predictive analytics, digital monitoring, and performance | AI + Operations | Assignment | ₹6,000 / $70 | Tech + Energy |
| Community Energy & Resilience Planning | 1 Month | Online | Local energy solutions, social engagement, reliability | Community energy management | Capstone | ₹6,000 / $70 | Urban + Rural Energy |
| Policy Simulation & Scenario Analysis for Microgrids | 1 Month | Online | Regulatory impacts, adoption models, incentives | Policy analytics | Project | ₹6,000 / $70 | Policy + Energy |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Advanced Microgrid Design & Resilient Systems | 3 Months | Online | Complex hybrid systems, islanding, resilience modeling | Advanced grid engineering | Capstone + Exam | ₹12,000 / $140 | Research + Industry |
| Community Energy & Distributed Network Strategy | 3 Months | Online | Planning, financing, and scaling community energy | Strategy & operations | Project | ₹12,000 / $140 | Rural + Urban Energy |
| AI & Digital Twins for Grid Operations | 3 Months | Online | Predictive maintenance, load forecasting, performance analytics | AI + Grid operations | Capstone | ₹12,000 / $140 | Tech + Utilities |
| Financial, Market & Risk Analysis for Microgrids | 3 Months | Online | Feasibility, tariffs, and risk management | Finance + Market strategy | Project | ₹12,000 / $140 | Finance + Energy |
| Policy, ESG & Regulatory Compliance in Microgrids | 3 Months | Online | Standards, ESG metrics, compliance reporting | ESG + Policy | Capstone | ₹12,000 / $140 | Policy + Industry |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Microgrids & Resilient Power Systems | 6 Months | Online | End-to-end design, implementation, operations, and policy | Technical + Strategic | Dissertation + Capstone | ₹25,000 / $300 | Industry + Urban |
| Diploma in Renewable Integration & Hybrid Microgrids | 6 Months | Online | PV, wind, storage, hybrid microgrids, optimization | Advanced engineering | Thesis | ₹25,000 / $300 | Research + Industry |
| Diploma in AI & Digital Operations for Microgrids | 6 Months | Online | Predictive monitoring, AI-enabled grid analytics | AI + Operations | Capstone | ₹25,000 / $300 | Tech + Utilities |
| Diploma in Community Energy & Social Resilience | 6 Months | Online | Scaling local energy solutions, stakeholder engagement | Community strategy | Project | ₹25,000 / $300 | Rural + Urban Energy |
| Diploma in Finance, Risk & Policy for Microgrids | 6 Months | Online | Investment planning, market models, regulatory compliance | Finance + Policy | Dissertation | ₹25,000 / $300 | Finance + Energy |
Common Features Across All Courses
- Self-paced modules
- Ideal for: graduates, policymakers, researchers, planners, professionals, NGOs, and development practitioners
- Blended instructor-led + self-paced learning
- Simulation and modeling of microgrid and distributed energy systems
- AI/ML-enabled grid analytics and digital twins
- Renewable integration, storage, and hybrid system design
- Techno-economic and risk assessment tools
- Policy, market, and ESG integration
- Capstone / project-driven learning pathway
- STRATI certification + pathway to advanced programs