Design electrical systems the way engineers do it on real projects.

Electrical Design Course

Develop the AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP, and DiaLux design skills that industrial electrical engineers and designers genuinely need for real project work.

  • UK Licensed
  • Global Standards
  • Expert Instructor
  • 5 Day Training
  • Overview

Course Overview

Most electrical engineers understand electrical theory. Far fewer have the CAD and simulation tool competency to translate that theory into design deliverables single line diagrams that meet project specifications, control schematics that pass review without redlines, and load flow analyses that demonstrate system adequacy before construction begins. The gap between understanding electrical systems and designing them professionally is almost always a software and drawing discipline gap.

This autocad electrical training program covers industrial electrical design across single line diagram design, control schematics, equipment sizing, illumination design in DiaLux, and load flow analysis in ETAP using the same tools and workflows that electrical engineers apply on real power plant, substation, and industrial facility projects. It sits within our corporate training programs portfolio alongside digital marketing certificate and other professional development programs bringing the same practically focused, tool-competency approach to electrical design that we apply across our engineering and technical programs.

 Whether you’re a graduate engineer building foundational electrical design capability or an experienced technician formalizing AutoCAD Electrical and ETAP skills into a recognised electrical design training credential, this program gives you the drawing discipline and software competency that professional electrical design work requires.

  • Goals

Course Objectives

By the end of this program, attendees will be able to:

  • Navigate and configure AutoCAD Electrical for industrial electrical design project workflows
  • Produce single line diagram design deliverables that meet industrial electrical design standards and project specifications
  • Draw control schematics and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD Electrical symbol libraries and project management tools
  • Apply electrical load calculation training methodology to size equipment correctly across industrial power system designs
  • Produce illumination design calculations and layouts using DiaLux for industrial facility lighting projects
  • Apply earthing protection design principles and conduct load flow analysis using ETAP for substation and industrial system design
  • Key Points

Who Should Attend?

  • Electrical Engineers Building CAD and Design Software Competency
  • Electrical Technicians Moving Into Design and Drafting Roles
  • Graduates Entering Industrial Electrical Design Roles
  • Substation and Power System DesiElectrical Technicians Moving Into Design and Drafting Roles
  • gn Professionals
  • Technical Staff Supporting Electrical Design on Industrial Projects
  • Technical Staff Progressing From Basic Electrical Training Into Design Roles
  • Key Benefits

Key Benefits of the Course

  • An autocad electrical training program grounded in real industrial electrical design project scenarios
  • Practical single line diagram design and control schematic drawing skills applicable from the next design assignment
  • Stronger ETAP training capability covering load flow analysis and substation design training applications
  • Clear DiaLux illumination design training methodology for industrial facility lighting layout and calculation
  • Outline

Course Outline

Day 1: AutoCAD Electrical Fundamentals and Project Setup

  • Covers AutoCAD Electrical interface navigation, project configuration, and drawing template setup the foundational software competency that every subsequent electrical design drawing task depends on
  • Introduces AutoCAD Electrical symbol libraries, wire numbering, and component tagging the drawing management tools that keep electrical design projects organized, consistent, and revision-ready across multi-drawing project deliverables
  • Real electrical design project examples show where drawings produced without proper AutoCAD Electrical project structure created revision management problems and drawing inconsistencies that cost significantly more to fix than to prevent through correct initial setup

Day 2: Single Line Diagram Design in AutoCAD Electrical

  • Covers single line diagram design methodology power system representation conventions, equipment symbol selection, protection relay notation, and the drawing standards that industrial electrical design specifications require across power plant and substation projects
  • Introduces substation design training principles as applied to single line diagram development voltage level representation, transformer connections, busbar arrangements, and the switching configuration drawing approaches that single line diagrams communicate to downstream design and construction teams
  • Attendees produce a complete single line diagram for a realistic industrial power system scenario, developing the drawing discipline and standard compliance skills that professional electrical design deliverables require

Day 3: Control Schematics and Wiring Diagram Design

  • Covers control schematic design in AutoCAD Electrical ladder diagram structure, rung numbering, contact and coil representation, and the schematic drawing conventions that distinguish readable, maintainable control documentation from technically accurate but practically unusable drawings
  • Introduces wiring diagram development and panel layout drawing methodology terminal block representation, cable routing documentation, and the drawing cross-referencing discipline that allows maintenance technicians to trace circuits without reverse-engineering the design intent
  • Hands-on exercises develop control schematic and wiring diagram production skills using realistic industrial control system scenarios, building the electrical drafting training competency that control system design projects consistently demand

Day 4: Equipment Sizing, Load Calculation, and Illumination Design

  • Covers electrical load calculation training methodology demand factor application, diversity factor assessment, cable sizing, transformer rating selection, and the equipment sizing discipline that ensures industrial electrical designs meet load requirements with appropriate safety margins
  • Introduces illumination design training using DiaLux room geometry input, luminaire selection and placement, calculation grid setup, and the lighting design output documentation that industrial facility projects require for regulatory compliance and energy performance demonstration
  • Attendees complete an equipment sizing exercise and a DiaLux illumination design calculation for realistic industrial facility scenarios, developing the quantitative design skills that electrical design projects require alongside drawing production capability

Day 5: Earthing Protection Design and ETAP Load Flow Analysis

  • Covers earthing protection design principles earth electrode sizing, earthing network design, touch and step potential calculation methodology, and the protection coordination principles that ensure industrial electrical systems operate safely under fault conditions
  • Introduces ETAP training for load flow analysis system model building, equipment data entry, load flow calculation execution, and the result interpretation discipline that identifies voltage profile issues, equipment overloads, and power factor problems before they reach construction
  • Attendees complete a full ETAP load flow analysis for a realistic industrial power system scenario, with direct instructor feedback on model accuracy, result interpretation quality, and the design modification judgment that load flow findings require
  • Terms

Training Methodology

This program combines:

  • AutoCAD Electrical drawing workshops using realistic industrial electrical design project scenarios
  • Single line diagram and control schematic exercises with structured peer review and instructor feedback
  • DiaLux illumination and ETAP training sessions built around real industrial facility and power system design scenarios
  • Electrical design training certification preparation aligned to recognised industrial electrical design competency standards
  • Achievements

Certification

Attendees receive a certificate of completion issued by GII Corporate & Industrial Training Center upon successful completion of the program. The program develops practical, project-ready autocad electrical training capability across single line diagrams, control schematics, equipment sizing, illumination design, and ETAP load flow analysis. In-house training is available for engineering consultancies, industrial operators, and design teams building internal electrical CAD training and design software competency. Contact us now for upcoming dates across our training portfolio.

  • Case Study

Case Study Example

A power systems engineering consultancy had junior engineers producing electrical design drawings in standard AutoCAD without the project management structure, symbol libraries, or cross-referencing discipline that AutoCAD Electrical provides creating revision management problems and drawing inconsistencies that senior engineers were spending significant time correcting before deliverables went to clients. After the junior engineering team completed this Electrical Design Course, AutoCAD Electrical was adopted as the standard drawing environment, single line diagram production became consistent across the team, and ETAP load flow analysis was incorporated into the design verification workflow for the first time. Senior engineer review time on first-draft deliverables dropped measurably across the following three project deliveries.

  • Why Choose

Why Choose This Program?

Electrical design training that covers software tools without developing drawing discipline and design methodology produces engineers who can operate AutoCAD Electrical without producing drawings that meet professional project standards. This program is built around both the software competency and the design thinking that real industrial electrical projects require from first drawing to final deliverable. Explore our digital marketing certificate program and other professional development programs across our training portfolio for a complete view of what Global Industries Intelligence delivers.

  • Connect

Contact Us

Ready to build AutoCAD Electrical and electrical design capability across your engineering team? Contact us now for upcoming dates and in-house training solutions tailored to your organization.

  • FAQs

Fequently Asked Questions

What does the Electrical Design Course cover?

Five days across AutoCAD Electrical fundamentals and project setup, single line diagram design, control schematic and wiring diagram production, equipment sizing and illumination design in DiaLux, and earthing protection design and ETAP load flow analysis with a full ETAP analysis exercise and direct feedback on Day 5.

Basic AutoCAD familiarity is recommended. Those with existing 2D CAD experience will find the AutoCAD Electrical content builds directly on their existing drawing skills the program focuses on the electrical-specific tools and project management features that standard AutoCAD doesn’t provide.

Yes. Day 5 covers ETAP training for load flow analysis system model building, calculation execution, and result interpretation giving attendees the simulation competency that industrial power system design verification requires.

Standard AutoCAD produces general 2D drawings. AutoCAD Electrical adds electrical-specific functionality intelligent symbol libraries, automated wire numbering, component tagging, cross-referencing between drawings, and project-level drawing management making it significantly more efficient and consistent for professional electrical design work than standard AutoCAD.

Power generation, oil and gas, manufacturing, and industrial facility design see the heaviest use of AutoCAD Electrical though any organization producing electrical design drawings for industrial projects has a use case for building properly trained CAD and electrical design software competency.

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Course Schedule

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20 Jan -- 24 Jan

Canada

GBP 4595/Person

14 Apr -- 18 Apr

Oman

GBP 4595/Person

7 Jul -- 11 Jul

Sweden

GBP 4595/Person

13 Oct -- 17 Oct

Kenya

GBP 4595/Person

20 Jan -- 24 Jan

Canada

GBP 3595/Person

14 Apr -- 18 Apr

Oman

GBP 3595/Person

7 Jul -- 11 Jul

Sweden

GBP 3595/Person

13 Oct -- 17 Oct

Kenya

GBP 3595/Person

Duration

5 Days

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