Electricity Sector Policies & Regulations FAQs

The Electricity Sector Policies & Regulations course is a professional training programme from Informa Connect Academy that examines the frameworks governing electricity markets in the Middle East and beyond. It covers regulatory models, market structures, grid reliability standards and renewable energy policy, equipping professionals to evaluate policy impacts, ensure compliance and analyse market dynamics. The course connects policy to national energy strategies such as Saudi Vision 2030 and UAE Energy Strategy 2050.

You will learn to examine the policies and regulations that govern electricity markets, including compliance requirements and regulatory models. The programme builds skills to ensure grid reliability, evaluate market dynamics and policy impacts, conduct strategic analysis of the sector, and master renewable energy policies covering feed-in tariffs, power purchase agreements (PPAs) and incentives. By the end you will be able to align electricity sector decisions with national energy strategies and the region's energy transition goals.

The course uses a mix of regulatory frameworks, case studies and applied activities to turn theory into practice. Participants work through regulatory models (command-and-control, incentive-based and market-driven), analyse real GCC and Middle East case studies, and apply tools such as SWOT analysis to electricity sector policy. Interactive activities include a power purchase agreement (PPA) negotiation role play, a policy-framework group project and a grid reliability simulation.

To receive an Informa Connect Academy Certificate of Completion, you must attend all sessions and successfully complete the course assessment. Missing more than two hours of the sessions makes you ineligible to sit the assessment, which is ongoing and based on in-class participation and activities. If you do not meet both criteria, you will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating the number of hours you attended.

This course is ideal for professionals directly involved in shaping, implementing or navigating electricity sector policies and regulations. It suits energy policy advisors and regulatory specialists, project managers and team leaders, strategic analysts and market researchers, grid operations managers and technical engineers, sustainability officers and renewable energy consultants, and government officials and ministry representatives. Anyone leading or contributing to strategic energy projects, regulatory compliance or renewable energy integration will benefit.

The course covers electricity sector governance, regulatory models and frameworks, and electricity market structures including regulated and deregulated markets, feed-in tariffs, auctions and power purchase agreements (PPAs). It also addresses grid reliability standards, strategic planning aligned with national energy strategies, renewable energy policies and incentives, market dynamics and policy impacts, and future trends such as digitalisation and AI in policy development. Download the course brochure for full details

The programme is highly applied. You will take part in a power purchase agreement (PPA) negotiation role play, a group project designing a policy framework for a Middle Eastern country, case studies on regulatory frameworks in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, a compliance and grid reliability workshop, and a simulation on ensuring grid reliability and renewable energy integration. A final action-planning session helps you create a strategic roadmap for your own organisation.

The course is available both in person and as a live online (Live Digital) programme, so you can choose the format that suits you, and it is offered in English and Arabic. You will need to bring your own laptop throughout the sessions. Delivery dates and locations are confirmed in the Upcoming Course Dates & Locations section of the course page.

You are required to bring your own laptop throughout the sessions, as the course involves hands-on activities, group work and analysis. Course fees include documentation, and in-person delegates receive a hard copy of materials while virtual delegates receive a soft copy. No other specialist equipment is required.

After completing the course you will be equipped to lead initiatives, ensure regulatory compliance and contribute to the strategic transformation of the electricity sector in the Middle East. You can continue developing your expertise across Informa Connect Academy's wider energy portfolio, or arrange to run this course in-house for your team with tailored content. Download the course brochure to plan your learning path.

Informa Connect Academy is a global provider of certified professional training, offering expert-led courses in leadership, finance, HR, strategy, and more. As part of the FTSE 100-listed Informa Group, we deliver 1,000+ courses annually across in-person, live online, and digital formats, helping professionals and organisations upskill with confidence.

Informa Connect Academy delivers training across 15+ key sectors, including:

• Finance & Risk

• Human Resources

• Project Management

• Energy & Sustainability

• Maritime & Transport

• Technology & Innovation

• Leadership & Strategy

• Law, Procurement & Supply Chain

Each course is industry-relevant and globally certified, helping professionals upskill with practical tools for career growth.

Explore programmes by sector in our course catalogue or calendar.

Informa Connect Academy offers 1,000+ certified training programmes across in-person, live online, and on-demand formats. Courses cover leadership, finance, HR, strategy, operations, and more with CPD-accredited and university-backed options. Whether you're seeking flexible online learning or immersive classroom sessions in cities like Dubai, London, or Singapore, there’s a format to suit every schedule and career stage.

Our courses are led by senior certified trainers and former C-suite leaders with 15–30+ years of real-world experience. Faculty members are experts in their field, often working across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. You’ll find bios and credentials for each trainer on the brochure, so you know exactly who’s leading your session before enrolling.