Energy, data and IT environment of transmission systems
Gain a comprehensive overview of electricity trading in Europe. You’ll learn to understand market liberalization principles, legislation, and the IT environment of transmission systems, while exploring current topics like HVDC, e-mobility, and prediction methods – all practical and in context.
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Self-study
Self-studyForm48 hTime commitment23 990 Kč incl. VATPrice
29. 9. - 21. 12. 2026
Part-timeForm of study09:00-17:003 x 8 h25 990 CZK incl. VATPriceKolbenova 942/38a, Praha 9Adress
Teaching blocks
17. 10. | 18. 10 | 28. 11 | Workshop | |||||
| Module 1 (two parts) 09:00 - 12:15 h, 13:30 - 16:45 h | Module 2 (two parts) 09:00 - 12:15 h, 13:30 - 16:45 h | Modul 3 (two parts) 09:00 - 12:15 h, 13:30 - 16:45 h | To be confirmed | |||||
Self-study takes the form of a video book combining video lectures and written study materials. Knowledge verification and practice take place in the uuCourseKit application, where the final tests are also available.
Part-time study takes place through participation in three weekend teaching days in autumn 2026. Video books and written study materials are also available. Knowledge verification and practice take place in the uuCourseKit application, where the final tests are also available. The in-person format also includes an independent project, which you will work on throughout the duration of the micro-credential.
Part-time study takes place through participation in three weekend teaching days in autumn 2026. Video books and written study materials are also available. Knowledge verification and practice take place in the uuCourseKit application, where the final tests are also available. The in-person format also includes an independent project, which you will work on throughout the duration of the micro-credential.
About the course
The aim of the course is to provide comprehensive information in all contexts so that the participant is able to orientate in the key processes of electricity trading in Europe. The course also focuses on understanding the principles of electricity market liberalization and gaining an overview of other important areas of energy. The course also discusses the issue of business planning at the national and international level, including related legislative aspects. The course also introduces participants to the typical IT environment of transmission systems - all from the point of view of electricity and gas. The perspective of energy is extended by lectures focused on HVDC (ie the area of submarine interconnectors), a highly current topic of electromobility, but also the applied area of prediction methods.
6 ECTSTotal ECTS creditsBeginnerLevelCZLanguage
Course outline
1. Module: Electricity as a Commodity and the Electricity Market
- Basic characteristics of the electricity market, its operating principles in relation to physical processes, historical context and the roles of market participants.
2. Module: Legislative Framework for Electricity Trading
- Key legislation governing electricity trading in the Czech Republic and the European Union.
3. Module: Transmission System Planning and Operation
- Physical properties of electricity transmission, types of power plants and their characteristics, basic principles of transmission system planning, and types and characteristics of generation sources.
4. Module: Provision of System and Ancillary Services
- Definition of price
- Price formation
5. Module: Comprehensive Transmission System Planning
- Real-time system operation, smart grids, smart metering, smart homes and smart grids in the Czech Republic.
6. Module: Electricity Trading
- Basic principles of the liberalised electricity market, network access, market organisation, trade registration and financial settlement, risk management, exchange trading, metering, and imbalance evaluation and settlement.
7. Module: Cross-Border Trading
- Transmission capacities as limited resources, calculation of available capacities, cross-border capacity auctions and the involvement of power exchanges in cross-border trading.
8. Module: International Coordination of System Operation
- Planning international electricity exchanges, the use of netting and financial settlement.
9. Module: Managing Potential Congestion
- International imbalance settlement, compensation for transit flows and transparency in cross-border trading.
10. Module: Emergency Situations and the Rights and Obligations of Market Participants
- Definition of an emergency situation, response tools, regulatory levels and examples of real emergency situations.
11. Module: Contracts in the Electricity Market
- Regulated access agreements, contracts between suppliers and customers, and the basic structure of contracts for end customers.
12. Module: Regulation and Regulated Prices
- The need for regulation and methods of price regulation.
13. Module: Transmission System Control System (SCADA/EMS)
- Its importance for transmission system operators, basic structure, technologies, communication protocols and data processing.
14. Module: Transmission System Metering System
- Collection of metered values, communication protocols, validation, aggregation, substitution, statistics and exports.
15. Module: Retail Data Hub
- Management of end-customer data, including metered values and electricity supplier switching, as well as data processing, access rights and links to smart grids.
16. Module: Security System
- Security calculations using large datasets and data exchange within the European network.
1. Basic Principles of Electricity Market
The topic provides basic information on the principles of the electricity market, liberalisation process, legislation and key companies in the electricity market in Europe.
Unlock the world of electricity markets with our online book and course! Dive into the history and principles, grasp the basics of electricity, understand the role of Balance Responsible Party and Power Grid. Navigate legislation and discover key market makers in Europe. Elevate your knowledge with expert insights. Enroll now!
Unlock the world of electricity markets with our online book and course! Dive into the history and principles, grasp the basics of electricity, understand the role of Balance Responsible Party and Power Grid. Navigate legislation and discover key market makers in Europe. Elevate your knowledge with expert insights. Enroll now!
Jiří Hellus, LinkedIn
Course
MEM 1.1 Basic Principles of Electricity Market
2. Electricity Transmission System Planning and Operation
The topic aims to explain transmission system operation, focusing on balancing, system planning, and Smart Grids.
The online book and course Electricity Transmission System Planning and Operation describe physical properties of power transmission and basic principles of power grid operation. They focuse in detail on balancing management, system operation planning at domestic and international level and on Smart Grids. The aim is to understand the basic principles of the transmission system operation.
The topic aims to explain transmission system operation, focusing on balancing, system planning, and Smart Grids.
The online book and course Electricity Transmission System Planning and Operation describe physical properties of power transmission and basic principles of power grid operation. They focuse in detail on balancing management, system operation planning at domestic and international level and on Smart Grids. The aim is to understand the basic principles of the transmission system operation.
Jiří Hellus, LinkedIn
Course
MEM 2.1 Electricity Transmission System Planning and Operation
3. Energy Trading
The topic is dedicated to the basic principles of electricity trading, including risk management, imbalancing or metering.
Unlock the complexities of the energy market with our online book and course Energy Trading. Explore the intricate dynamics of buying and selling energy commodities, delve into market analysis, and grasp risk management strategies. Equip yourself with the skills and knowledge essential for success in the fast-paced world of energy trading. Join us on this transformative learning journey and elevate your proficiency in the dynamic field of energy commerce.
Unlock the complexities of the energy market with our online book and course Energy Trading. Explore the intricate dynamics of buying and selling energy commodities, delve into market analysis, and grasp risk management strategies. Equip yourself with the skills and knowledge essential for success in the fast-paced world of energy trading. Join us on this transformative learning journey and elevate your proficiency in the dynamic field of energy commerce.
Petr Svoboda, LinkedIn
Course
MEM 1.4. Energy Trading
4. Electricity Cross-borded Trading
The topic aims to teach the principles of interregional (cross-border) trade in Europe, covering its historical and legal context.
Explore the complexities and opportunities of cross-border electricity trading with our online book and course Electricity Cross-border Trading. Gain insights into the intricacies of international energy markets, regulatory frameworks, and trading strategies. Navigate the challenges and opportunities of cross-border transactions and equip yourself with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the dynamic world of electricity commerce. Join us on this transformative learning journey and enhance your expertise in cross-border electricity trading.
Explore the complexities and opportunities of cross-border electricity trading with our online book and course Electricity Cross-border Trading. Gain insights into the intricacies of international energy markets, regulatory frameworks, and trading strategies. Navigate the challenges and opportunities of cross-border transactions and equip yourself with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the dynamic world of electricity commerce. Join us on this transformative learning journey and enhance your expertise in cross-border electricity trading.
Miroslav Kubíček, LinkedIn
Course
MEM 2.2 Electricity Cross-border Trading
5. HVDC Domain Specifics Advanced
This topic is primarily focused on the core business of the HVDC Interconnector Operators, related business processes, differences between the TSO and the HVDC domains.
Dive into the advanced realm of High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) with our online book and course HVDC Domain Specifics Advanced. Explore intricate specifics, advanced techniques, and cutting-edge technologies that define the forefront of HVDC systems. Elevate your expertise in this specialized domain, unlocking insights that drive innovation in high-voltage transmission. Join us for an enriching learning experience and propel your understanding of advanced HVDC concepts to new heights.
Dive into the advanced realm of High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) with our online book and course HVDC Domain Specifics Advanced. Explore intricate specifics, advanced techniques, and cutting-edge technologies that define the forefront of HVDC systems. Elevate your expertise in this specialized domain, unlocking insights that drive innovation in high-voltage transmission. Join us for an enriching learning experience and propel your understanding of advanced HVDC concepts to new heights.
Ladislav Velek, LinkedIn
Course
MEM 2.3 HVDC Domain Specifics Advanced
6. Basic Principles of Gas Market
The topic provides basic information on the principles and mechanisms of the gas market, including related legislation.
Embark on a dynamic learning journey with our online book and course Basic Principles of Gas Market. Dive into the fundamentals of the gas market, from its core principles to market dynamics. Acquire essential knowledge and insights to navigate this dynamic industry. Join us and elevate your expertise in the world of gas markets.
Embark on a dynamic learning journey with our online book and course Basic Principles of Gas Market. Dive into the fundamentals of the gas market, from its core principles to market dynamics. Acquire essential knowledge and insights to navigate this dynamic industry. Join us and elevate your expertise in the world of gas markets.
Jaromír Sivic, LinkedIn
Course
MEM 1.2 Basic Principles of Gas Market
7. Basic Principles of Electromobility
This topic explains the main goals of electromobility, her history, current trends a visions and basic information about emobility software.
The online book and course Basic Principles of Electromobility explain the term electromobility (e-mobility) from basics. This term represents the concept of using electric powered technologies, in-vehicle information, communication technologies and connected infrastructures to enable the electric propulsion of vehicles and fleets.
The online book and course Basic Principles of Electromobility explain the term electromobility (e-mobility) from basics. This term represents the concept of using electric powered technologies, in-vehicle information, communication technologies and connected infrastructures to enable the electric propulsion of vehicles and fleets.
Course
MEM 1.3 Basic Principles of Electromobility
8. Predictive methods and tools
The topic Predictive Methods and Tools explains the role of forecasting in the energy market.
The online booke and course cover energy market basics, prediction and forecasting, time series representation, forecasting of consumption and generation, different model types, and the use of fundamental models for energy consumption, including weather normalization and forecast evaluation.
Petr Blumentrit, LinkedIn
Course
Predictive Methods and Tools
1. Module: Electricity as a commodity and a description of the electricity market
- Basic characteristics of the electricity market, principles of market functioning in relation to physical processes, historical context, the role of market participants.
2. Module: Legislative standards of electricity trading
- Basic legislative standards related to electricity trade at the level of the Czech Republic and the EU.
3. Module: Planning and management of transmission systems
- Physical properties of transmission, types of power plants and their properties, basic principles of transmission system planning, types and characteristics of production sources.
4. Module: Provision of system and ancillary services
- Description of system and ancillary services, analysis of important services such as Frequency Containment Reserves, Frequency Restoration Reserves and Reserve Replacement.
5. Module: Comprehensive planning of transmission systems
- Real-time system management, Smart Grids - SmartMetering, SmartHome, SmartGrids in the Czech Republic.
6. Module: Electricity trade
- Basic principles of the liberalized electricity market, access to networks, market organization, registration and financial settlement of trades, risk management, trading on stock exchanges, measurement, evaluation and settlement of deviations.
7. Module: Cross - border trade
- Transmission capacities as limited resources, calculation of free capacities, auctions of cross-border capacities, participation of stock exchanges in cross-border trading.
8. Module: International coordination of system management
- Planning of international electricity exchanges, Use of netting, Financial settlement.
9. Module: Solving situations of imminent congestion
- International Settlement of Deviations, Compensation for Transit Transfers, Transparency of Cross-Border Trade.
10. Module: Emergencies and rights and obligations of market participants
- Definition of a state of emergency, tools for solutions, control stages, examples of real states of emergency.
11. Module: Contracts in the electricity market
- Contracts on regulated access, between suppliers and customers, the basic form of contracts for final customers.
12. Module: Regulation and regulated prices
- The need for regulation, methods of price regulation
13.Module: Transmission System Control System (SCADA / EMS)
- Significance for transmission system operators, basic division, technologies, communication protocols, work with data.
14. Module: Transmission system measuring system
- Acceptance of measured values, communication protocols, validation, aggregation, substitution, statistics, exports.
15. Module: Retail Data hub
- Evidence of data on end consumers - measured values, change of electricity supplier, etc., data processing, access rights, link to smart grids.
16. Module: Security system
- Security calculations over big data, data exchange within the European network.
Technical Requirements
No prior knowledge or tools are required to complete the course – just an open mind, a willingness to think.
Your own laptop or tablet
To comfortably work on your case study and access course materials.
Stable internet connection
The course is partially online, so a reliable connection – and ideally a quiet space for consultations – is recommended.
That’s all. We’ll provide the rest.
Who is this course for?
Students will gain a deeper understanding of the functioning of the European electricity market, the principles of its liberalization, and the practical IT tools used in transmission system environments. This knowledge and skillset will prepare them for future careers in the modern energy sector.
Industry professionalsThe course offers a detailed insight into the environment of transmission systems, including SCADA/EMS systems, measurement tools, and smart grids. This enables participants to develop more efficient technologies and applications for the modern energy sector.
Managers and consultantsThe course is also designed for senior professionals involved in business and investment strategy, capacity planning, or regulatory issues. It provides the necessary context for informed decision-making – from electricity trading and the use of prediction methods to emerging trends such as HVDC, e-mobility, and digitalization.
Teaching methods
The course combines self-study with guided practice, enabling participants to master key concepts and apply them through hands-on experience.
- Self-study with clearly structured materials
- Tutorials and individual consultations with the instructor
- Assessed assignment – your own project proposal
- Final online test and in-person workshop
