Powering the Future: How Utilities Are Adapting to a Connected Grid

Modernization doesn’t mean starting from zero. It means integrating more innovative systems on top of what already works, and empowering the teams who already understand the job.

Utility IT teams today face growing demands across several key areas:

  1. Cyber threats now target OT systems, not just IT networks

  2. Smart grid rollouts rely on dependable, real-time connectivity

  3. Field techs and engineers need to speak both IT and operations

  4. Upskilling internal teams beats waiting for hard-to-fill roles

Learn how CBT Nuggets training can help utility pros stay current,and stay compliant and in control as the grid evolves.

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Build the workforce that keeps utilities moving

Attracting technical talent is only part of the equation. Retaining staff means offering clear paths to grow. IT training helps utility teams deepen expertise and reduce turnover. Learn how training reduces expenses as well with our free IT Training ROI calculator.

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Deploy smart energy tech with advanced networking

Smart grid technology relies on advanced, resilient networking. Field routers, control centers, AMI endpoints, and cloud platforms all need secure, high-availability connectivity.

CBT Nuggets trains utility teams to architect, maintain, and troubleshoot the networks behind your most critical operations, including those connecting OT and IT systems.

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For utilities, compliance isn’t the finish line. Security is.

Regulations help define the minimum, but cyberthreats move faster than policy. With increased connectivity and more data flowing between systems, security needs to be built into every layer of your operations.

CBT Nuggets helps security, network, and SCADA teams build practical knowledge in risk management, threat detection, and system hardening.

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Re-energize the utilities sector with advanced, secure IT

CBT Nuggets courses like Cloud+, Azure Admin, AWS Solutions Architect, and DevNet Associate give teams practical, vendor-relevant skills to keep systems agile and resilient. 

From substations and service centers to data platforms and cloud infrastructure, today’s utility teams support systems that were never built to stand still.

A certified team is a skilled team.

The curated videos go into great detail about current and relevant subjects, ranging from networking to cloud technologies.

Matt L. | Network Operations Center Manager

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For over 20 years, CBT Nuggets has helped utility companies train their technical workforce to manage legacy systems, adopt new technologies, and lead with confidence.

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