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

26 & 28 May
2026

9:00am-12:45pm
(AEST) both days

Virtual

Closed

12 June
2026

9:00am-5:00pm
(AEST)

Brisbane

Open for
enrolments

16 & 18 June
2026

9:00am-12:45pm
(AEST) both days

Virtual

Open for
enrolments

14 & 16 July
2026

9:00am-12:45pm
(AEST) both days

Virtual

Open for
enrolments

23 July
2026

9:00am-5:00pm
(AEST)

Brisbane

Open for
enrolments

13 August
2026

9:00am-5:00pm
(AEST)

Melbourne

Open for
enrolments

18 & 20 August
2026

9:00am-12:45pm
(AEST) both days

Virtual

Open for
enrolments

8 & 10 September
2026

9:00am-12:45pm
(AEST) both days

Virtual

Open for
enrolments

6 & 8 October
2026

9:00am-12:45pm
(AEDT) both days

Virtual

Open for
enrolments

15 October
2026

9:00am-5:00pm
(AEDT)

Sydney

Open for
enrolments

12 November
2026

9:00am-5:00pm
(AEDT)

Melbourne

Open for
enrolments

24 & 26 November
2026

9:00am-12:45pm
(AEDT) both days

Virtual

Open for
enrolments

How to enrol:
  • Visit the AEMO Learning Academy
  • Click on the Catalogue button to view all available courses
  • Add the relevant course(s) to your Shopping Cart
  • Create an individual login during the Checkout process

For more information, please contact [email protected]

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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