This course is a perfect quick learning exercise for non-technicals who would like to understand the physics and engineering fundamentals that go behind providing electricity supply. It will explain step-by-step what constitutes an electric power system and what are its associated components. The course will provide a compact and easily understandable information on how electricity system works. Increased knowledge on technical aspects of electricity system functioning will improve skills of participants and thus enhance quality of regulatory performances.
The program is easily understandable for everyone as technical information is backed up by practical illustrations.
1-day site visit will be organised for course participants.
This course is eligible for 5 CER credits. More information on the Certified Energy Regulator (CER).
The program is available to classroom and remote participants parallel. Thus, if you cannot travel to Budapest for any reason, you do not need to miss this unique technical learning opportunity, you can sign up for online participation.
For more details or any questions, please contact the ERRA Secretariat.
ERRA is extending its 3-day Power Sector Basics for Non-Engineers Training Course with content on Natural Gas. Participants might choose to join the electricity or the natural gas block only but they might decide to sign up for all 4 days (incl. site visit).
Course Faculty Team
Luca Lo Schiavo
Course Director
Energy Regulators Regional Association (ERRA)
Registration
Power System Basics only (3 days)
(October 28-30, 2025)
Category
- ERRA Full
Members - ERRA Associate Members
- Non-ERRA
Members
Early-Bird Rates
- 1020 EUR + 27% VAT
- 1190 EUR + 27% VAT
- 1360 EUR + 27% VAT
Regular Rates
- 1200 EUR + 27% VAT
- 1400 EUR + 27% VAT
- 1600 EUR + 27% VAT
Combined with Natural Gas System Basics (4 days)
(October 28-31, 2025)
Early-Bird Rates
- 1530 EUR + 27% VAT
- 1785 EUR + 27% VAT
- 2040 EUR + 27% VAT
Regular Rates
- 1800 EUR + 27% VAT
- 2100 EUR + 27% VAT
- 2400 EUR + 27% VAT
Travelling to Hungary
Visa
Please verify the visa requirements of Hungary by contacting the Hungarian Embassy in your country. The list of diplomatic missions is available here: https://konzinfo.mfa.gov.hu/en/embassies#hungarian-embassies-abroad. The list of countries whose citizens do not require visas to enter Hungary can be found at https://konzuliszolgalat.kormany.hu/visa-waiver-agreements.
List of third countries, where a Schengen state issues visas on behalf of Hungary is available on this page: https://konzinfo.mfa.gov.hu/en/list-third-countries-where-schengen-state-issues-visas-behalf-hungary
In case you need an entry visa, please immediately contact the ERRA Secretariat! To prepare a visa invitation letter for you, please send us your passport copy and indicate the Embassy where you are applying for the visa.
Venue
European Youth Centre Budapest (EYCB)
Zivatar u. 1-3., 1024 Budapest, Hungary
The EYCB/ the venue has available sleeping rooms, however we would like to draw your attention to the fact that the level of service is on 3star level, e.g. there is no television or air conditioner in the rooms. Participants are accommodated in private rooms with private bathroom included, please check the photo gallery here.
Single room rate is 116 EUR/ night (incl. breakfast and VAT). In case you would stay at the course venue, please let the ERRA Secretariat know and a special room reservation form will be provided. Kindly note that all payment issues must be settled directly to the EYCB. Please feel free to arrange for any other location in Budapest!
Hybrid Format
The program is available to classroom and remote participants parallel. Thus, if you cannot travel to Budapest for any reason, you do not need to miss this unique technical learning opportunity, you can sign up for online participation.
Student Testimonials
Mr. Marko Filipovski, ERC, North Macedonia
overall rating of the course