⚡Electrical & Power Engineering

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Essentials: A Practical Introduction

IGT-ELE-171Essentials5 daysIn-person · Live online · In-house (corporate)VR availableEnglish / Arabic

Course overview

This five-day course gives participants a solid, practical foundation in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). It covers the core principles, terminology, governing codes and standards, and the everyday methods used across Electrical and Power Engineering, explained through worked examples, short exercises and real case studies from the Gulf, Africa and international operations.

Participants leave with a clear mental model of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), the confidence to apply it on the job and a common vocabulary to work with specialists, contractors and auditors.

Learning objectives

  • Explain the principles and terminology of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
  • Apply the relevant international codes, standards and best practices
  • Use the core methods, tools and calculations correctly
  • Recognise common problems and how to prevent them
  • Communicate confidently with specialists, contractors and auditors

Who should attend

Electrical engineers, technicians, protection and power-system specialists, utility and plant staff.

Daily outline

  1. Day 1Introduction to Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS): principles, terminology and context
  2. Day 2Codes, standards and best practices
  3. Day 3Core methods, tools and calculations
  4. Day 4Practical applications and common problems
  5. Day 5Workshop, case study and final assessment

Training methodology

Interactive instructor-led sessions, worked examples, group exercises, real case studies, daily quizzes and pre/post assessments. Online sessions run live with the instructor, with recordings and digital materials. Selected practical skills can be practised in immersive virtual-reality simulations on request.

Certificate: ITQAN Global Training certificate of completion for participants who meet attendance requirements and pass the assessment.

Dates and venues 2027–2030

DateVenueFee
8–12 Mar 2027Geneva$4,750Register
21–25 Jun 2027Live online$2,750Register
14–18 Nov 2027Amman$4,750Register
21–25 Feb 2028Abu Dhabi$4,750Register
19–23 Jun 2028Live online$2,750Register
2–6 Oct 2028Seoul$4,750Register
8–12 Jan 2029Dubai$4,750Register
6–10 Aug 2029Live online$2,750Register
17–21 Sep 2029Geneva$4,750Register
7–11 Jan 2030Tunis$4,750Register
20–24 May 2030Live online$2,750Register
18–22 Nov 2030Cape Town$4,750Register

Need other dates or another city? We run this course on demand for groups, anywhere in the world. Corporate & Custom →

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