By IANS,
New Delhi : The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has started its admission process for a course in power distribution meant for professionals seeking to upgrade their skills in the electricity sector.
The Advanced Certificate in Power Distribution Management (ACPDM) has been developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Power, USAID-India and the Power Finance Corporation under the Distribution Reform Upgrades and Management (DRUM) project.
“The advanced certificate programme is meant for professionals employed in electrical power utilities or the electricity sector to upgrade their skills, enhance systematic efficiency and deliver quality power to the satisfaction of the beneficiaries,” said an official statement Sunday.
The programme further aims to disseminate information about the current developments and reforms in the power distribution sector while generating awareness about the applications of emerging technologies and trends.
“It will also educate the personnel employed in the sector about various prospects of power distribution management,” the statement said.
The last date to apply for this programme is July 30, 2012.