Ultimate Electrical Panel Design Course from Zero to Hero

Complete Guide to Electrical LV Panel Design - Learn from Zero, No Experience Needed.
What you'll learn
Understand the fundamentals of electrical power distribution systems.
Explore external distribution equipment
Distributors and Kiosks in medium and low voltage networks
RMU (Ring Main Unit)
Coffre Pillar (street distribution box)
Main Distribution Panels (MDP)
Sub Main Distribution Panels (SMDP)
Final Distribution Boards (FDB)
Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) Panels
Motor Control Centers (MCC)
Capacitor Bank Panels
Lighting and Power Panels
Difference Between Manufacturing Factories and Assembly Factories
Differentiate between Type Tested Panels (TTA) and Local Assembled Panels.
Learn the manufacturing process of electrical panels in factories: CNC cutting and punching of sheet metal. Sheet bending/forming using hydraulic press brakes
Explore panel enclosure materials such as: Sheet steel (cold rolled / galvanized) Stainless steel enclosures
Understand enclosure classifications and ratings: IP ratings (Ingress Protection against dust/water). IK ratings (Mechanical impact resistance).
Panel shapes, sizes, and forms of separation (IEC 61439).
Learn installation methods: Wall-mounted (surface/flush). Floor-standing and free-standing panels. Outdoor weatherproof panels
Learn the types of circuit breakers and their applications.
MCB (Miniature Circuit Breaker)
MCCB (Molded Case Circuit Breaker)
ACB (Air Circuit Breaker)
Understand and apply control devices
Timers (ON delay, OFF delay, star-delta)
Push buttons, selectors, limit switches, and control wiring
Contactors, overload relays, auxiliary relays
learn about AutoCAD.
Learn electrical calculations
Breaker sizing (current rating, short circuit capacity, trip curves)
Cable sizing (ampacity, derating factors, voltage drop, short circuit withstand)
Select and integrate all panel components including breakers, contactors, relays, CTs, meters, busbars, terminals, Omega rails, and wiring ducts.
Read and prepare Single Line Diagrams (SLD), wiring schematics, load schedules, and shop drawings.
Develop complete Bill of Materials (BOM) and professional design documentation.
Follow the workflow of design → fabrication → assembly → wiring → testing → inspection → commissioning.
Gain practical tips for panel troubleshooting, maintenance, and quality control.
Build confidence to deliver complete electrical panel projects for residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
Busbar sizing and copper calculations (cross-sectional area, current density, temperature rise)
Sheet metal calculations (panel dimensions, thickness, weight, and structural strength)
Material estimation for copper and sheet steel during panel design
Perform testing and quality checks, including.
Insulation resistance test (Megger test).
Functional testing of breakers, relays, and control circuits.
Understand Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) procedures.
Learn the process of handover and client approval, including documentation, checklists, and compliance certificates.
Build confidence to deliver residential, commercial, and industrial electrical distribution projects from zero to hero.
Requirements
No prior experience with electrical panel design is required - the course starts from the basics.
A laptop or PC to follow along with design exercises and drawings.
(Optional) Access to AutoCAD or any drawing software for practice, but you can still learn the concepts without it.
Description
Are you ready to become confident in Electrical Low Voltage (LV) Panel Design, even if you have no prior experience?This course is your complete step-by-step guide to learning how electrical distribution panels are designed, fabricated, assembled, tested, and commissioned in real-world projects. Starting from the basics, you will gradually progress to advanced concepts, building both the theoretical knowledge and the practical design skills required in the industry.Unlike many traditional courses that only focus on theory, this course takes a hands-on approach. You will not only understand the fundamentals of panel design but also practice essential calculations such as breaker sizing, cable sizing, and copper busbar design. You will learn how to prepare Bill of Materials (BOMs), develop shop drawings, interpret Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), and apply international standards such as IEC 61439 and NEC.What you will learn:Fundamentals of electrical power distribution and LV systems.Types of panels: MDP, SMDP, FDB, MCC, ATS, capacitor banks, lighting & power panels.External equipment: RMUs, coffret pillars, kiosks, distributors.Panel fabrication processes: CNC sheet cutting, sheet bending, CO₂/MIG welding, powder coating.Difference between Type Tested Panels (TTA) and locally assembled panels.Panel enclosure materials: sheet steel, stainless steel, aluminum, FRP, polycarbonate.Circuit breakers: MCB, MCCB, ACB, RCCB - functions, selection, applications.Control devices: contactors, relays, timers, push buttons, limit switches.Electrical calculations: breaker sizing, cable sizing, copper busbar sizing, sheet metal thickness.Preparing BOMs, SLDs, shop drawings, load schedules, and design documentation.Testing and commissioning: insulation test, continuity test, dielectric withstand, functional checks.Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) procedures.Preparing final documentation and client handover. Who this course is for:Electrical engineering students and fresh graduates.Technicians and site engineers looking to enhance design knowledge.Practicing engineers who want to update their skills with IEC/NEC standards.Anyone who wants to master LV electrical panel design from zero to hero. By the end of this course, you will:Have a solid foundation in LV panel design and electrical distribution.Be able to design complete panels from scratch, including calculations and drawings.Gain the confidence to participate in or supervise manufacturing, assembly, and testing.Develop a skill set that will boost your career and make you stand out in the electrical engineering field.Join now and transform your understanding of electrical panel design - from zero to hero.
Who this course is for
Electrical engineering students who want to gain practical, real-world skills in panel design beyond what is taught in university.
Fresh graduates looking to strengthen their CVs and become job-ready with hands-on electrical panel design knowledge.
Junior electrical engineers and technicians who are starting their careers in construction, contracting, or industrial projects.
Practicing engineers who want to update their knowledge of international standards (IEC/NEC) and modern panel manufacturing practices.
Professionals in related fields (mechanical, civil, project managers) who want to understand the basics of electrical panels for better coordination in projects.
Anyone interested in learning electrical panel design from scratch - even without prior experience - and building confidence to handle both residential and industrial projects.
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