Variable Frequency Drives: Comprehensive Professional Program
Overview
Variable Frequency Drives: Comprehensive Professional Program connects theory to the panels, loops and control rooms engineers work with daily, with a strong focus on safe, reliable operation. Over ten days it covers the full scope of the subject, from fundamentals to advanced practice, and ends with a workplace-based capstone project.
What you will be able to do
- Master Variable Frequency Drives from fundamentals to advanced practice.
- Apply troubleshooting with drawings and data, hazardous areas and electrical safety and maintenance strategy and spares in integrated case studies.
- Design an improvement program covering system architecture and key standards (IEC, IEEE) and selection, sizing and specification.
- Assess risk, cost and performance with recognised indicators.
- Complete a capstone project based on your own workplace.
- Present recommendations to management with confidence.
Who should attend
- Specialists and supervisors preparing to lead the function
- Electrical and instrumentation engineers
- Control and automation technicians
- Maintenance supervisors
- Project and commissioning engineers
Daily outline
- Day 1Introduction to Variable Frequency Drives: concepts, terminology and standards
- Day 2Troubleshooting with drawings and data
- Day 3Hazardous areas and electrical safety
- Day 4Maintenance strategy and spares
- Day 5Digital upgrades and cybersecurity basics
- Day 6System architecture and key standards (IEC, IEEE)
- Day 7Selection, sizing and specification
- Day 8Installation, testing and commissioning
- Day 9Protection, alarms and interlocks
- Day 10Capstone project presentations and final assessment
Sessions 2027–2030
| Dates | City | Fee | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 February – 5 March 2027 | MADMadrid | $8,500 | Register |
| 22 August – 2 September 2027 | RUHRiyadh | $8,500 | Register |
| 1–5 November 2027 | WEB Online | $4,500 | Register |
| 28 May – 8 June 2028 | CAICairo | $8,500 | Register |
| 21–25 August 2028 | WEB Online | $4,500 | Register |
| 13–24 November 2028 | LONLondon | $8,500 | Register |
| 15–26 January 2029 | LONLondon | $8,500 | Register |
| 1–12 July 2029 | RUHRiyadh | $8,500 | Register |
| 8–12 October 2029 | WEB Online | $4,500 | Register |
| 24 February – 7 March 2030 | DOHDoha | $8,500 | Register |
| 6–10 May 2030 | WEB Online | $4,500 | Register |
| 26 August – 6 September 2030 | LONLondon | $8,500 | Register |
The Variable Frequency Drives series
Frequently asked questions
How much does Variable Frequency Drives: Comprehensive Professional Program cost?
For the 10-day program the fee is US$4,500 per participant online or US$8,500 in the classroom.
Where and when is the course held?
Sessions run from 2027 to 2030 in Madrid, Riyadh, Cairo, London and Doha, and live online. See the session table above for exact dates.
What certificate will I receive?
Participants who complete the course receive an SGT certificate of completion showing the training hours.
In which language is the course delivered?
Sessions are delivered in English or Arabic. Tell us your preferred language when you register.
Can SGT deliver this course in-house?
Yes. For groups we deliver the course at your premises in any city, with content adapted to your equipment and procedures.
How do I register?
Send the course name, city and dates on WhatsApp to +20 106 597 6553. We reply with booking confirmation and registration steps.