National Electricity Market (NEM) Overview

The popular National Electricity Market (NEM) Overview course broadly covers the NEM and its operational requirements. The course is delivered either in-person on a single-day, or virtually via Microsoft Teams over two half-day sessions in the same week.

Enrolment in this course includes automatic enrolment in an associated eLearning course which is designed to introduce learners to background information, as well as the concepts and information that are covered during the course. Completion of the eLearning prior to the instructor-led course is not compulsory but is highly recommended, especially for those new to the energy sector.

Course content:

eLearning	Introduction to the NEM NEM regulatory regime and the National Electricity Rules The network The power system and how it operates Market operation – spot pricing and dispatch Ancillary services Metering Settlements Financial markets and the NEM How do I find out more?
In-person (single-day) and Virtual (two half-day)	NEM network and the power system NEM spot pricing and dispatch Managing the power system using ancillary services The specifics of metering Settling the NEM – a case study How participants manage risk in the NEM

Learning outcomes:

Attendees of the course will gain a broad understanding of how the NEM operates as a physical power system and a wholesale market for electricity.

Cost:

$528 per person ($480 plus 10% GST)

Course dates:

Date	Time	Location	Status
3 & 5 June 2025	9:00am-12:45pm (AEST) both days	Virtual	Completed
24 & 26 June 2025	9:00am-12:45pm (AEST) both days	Virtual	Completed
8 July 2025	9:00am-5:00pm (AEST)	Sydney	Completed
22 & 24 July 2025	9:00am-12:45pm (AEST) both days	Virtual	Open for enrolments
5 August 2025	9:00am-5:00pm (AEST)	Brisbane	Open for enrolments
9 & 11 September 2025	9:00am-12:45pm (AEST) both days	Virtual	Open for enrolments
7 & 9 October 2025	9:00am-12:45pm (AEDT) both days	Virtual	Open for enrolments
16 October 2025	9:00am-5:00pm (AEDT)	Sydney	Open for enrolments
13 November 2025	9:00am-5:00pm (AEDT)	Melbourne	Open for enrolments
25 & 27 November 2025	9:00am-12:45pm (AEST) both days	Virtual	Open for enrolments

How to enrol:

Visit the AEMO Learning Academy
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Add the education course to the Cart
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You will also be able to access the AEMO eLearning and education catalogues.

For more information, please contact energyeducation@aemo.com.au

Attendee feedback:

"Excellent course - one of the best I have been to."
"Very well organised, presenters were top-notch and well-versed in their particular areas of experience."
"Was a great course and I got loads out of it – thank you."
"The presenters have excellent communication skills. Very impressive."

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