Hitachi Grid Academy provides a wide portfolio of technology‑agnostic courses covering modern power systems, engineering, grid codes, HVDC, eMobility, and more. These programs are delivered by Hitachi Energy experts with over 30 years of experience.

Here is a selection of our standard training program. But also, on-demand courses and workshops are available to suit customers’ needs. We develop specific training programs that are adapted to staff, activities, and objectives. Based on your requirements and our extensive experience, we can design customized courses to ensure attendees receive the most relevant and effective training possible.

1. Modern Power Grids

Courses focusing on:

• Structure and operation of modern power grids
• Renewable integration
• Offshore AC/DC systems, power cables, substations, FACTS

2. Systems Engineering

Training on:

• Engineering methodologies for grid planning and design
• System‑level integration and lifecycle considerations

3. Equipment Management & Safety

Programs covering:

• Safe operation of grid equipment
• Maintenance best practices
• Asset management principles

4. Power Quality & HVDC Courses

Includes:

• High‑voltage direct current (HVDC) technologies
• Power quality analysis
• FACTS devices (SVC, STATCOM)

5. Planning Studies & Specialty Issues

Designed for advanced planners and consultants:

• Grid planning methodologies
• Expansion planning vs. target network planning
• Load forecasting (including EV charging impacts)

6. EU Grid Codes Requirements & Applications

Deep dive into:

• Technical specifics of EU grid codes
• Integrating renewables under current standards
• Requirements for generating facilities
  
  

7. Power System Dynamics

Participants learn:

• Stability concepts
• Modeling generators, exciters, prime movers, loads, FACTS, and battery storage
• Running dynamics simulations
  

8. Strategic Planning of Distribution Grids

An online program addressing:

• How distribution networks are planned today
• Future load scenarios including electromobility
  
  

9. eMobility: Challenges and Opportunities

Covers:

• Grid impacts of electric vehicles
• Infrastructure requirements
• Integration strategies
  

10. Lifecycle Assessment (LCA) and Sustainability (select regions)

Focused on:

• Environmental impact assessment
• Eco‑design guidelines

Sustainability practices

Workforce development and training play an essential role in ensuring the energy sector can meet growing demands, modernize infrastructure, and support the transition to clean, reliable, and sustainable energy systems. The sector is facing unprecedented change - retirements, new technologies, and massive labor demand - and training is central to closing the gap.

These investments help ensure the energy sector remains resilient, competitive, and equipped to meet the complex demands of a rapidly changing global energy landscape.

1. Filling Critical Labor and Skills Gaps

The energy sector faces millions of current and projected job vacancies due to demographic shifts, retirements, and expanded clean‑energy investments. Workforce development helps recruit, train, and retain workers with the skills needed to meet present and future demands.

How training helps:

• Prepares new entrants for energy careers
• Equips existing workers with updated skills
• Ensures a stable, competent workforce to sustain operations and future growth

2. Supporting the Clean Energy Transition

The rapid shift toward renewable energy - solar, wind, hydro, geothermal - requires new technical competencies. Training programs ensure the workforce can operate, maintain, and innovate within these technologies.

How training helps:

• Develops solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal technical expertise
• Prepares workers for roles in manufacturing, installation, grid modernization, and maintenance
• Ensures safety and quality standards for new energy technologies

3. Strengthening Career Pathways and Economic Mobility

Workforce development not only addresses immediate labor shortages but also builds long‑term career pathways. Programs connect students, early‑career professionals, and transitioning workers to energy careers through structured learning and hands‑on training.

How training helps:

• Offers apprenticeships, internships, and academic partnerships
• Creates accessible pathways for diverse education levels
• Increases economic opportunities in communities transitioning to clean energy

4. Enhancing Innovation and Technological Advancement

As new energy technologies emerge, continuous training ensures the workforce can adapt, innovate, and implement complex systems.

How training helps:

• Encourages adoption of advanced energy technologies
• Supports grid modernization and digital transformation
• Enables ongoing innovation through reskilling and upskilling

5. Ensuring Reliability, Safety, and High-Quality Infrastructure

Energy systems must operate safely and reliably, something only a well‑trained workforce can guarantee.

How training helps:

• Reduces accidents and operational errors
• Enhances energy system reliability and resilience
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and technical standards

6. Supporting Regional Economies and Energy Resilience

Training strengthens local and regional economies by building strong workforce pipelines connected to energy infrastructure and manufacturing needs.

How training helps:

• Creates high-quality local jobs
• Supports community resilience amid energy transitions
• Encourages investment in local training institutions

Hitachi Energy Grid Academy provide certificates for training courses, please note that these certificates are issued by the academy itself and are not validated or accredited by an external certification authority.