NERC CERTIFICATION TRAINING AIDS

This new section is devoted to preparing yourself for the NERC Certification test or to Recertify. Basically it is just a list of URLs to ASSIST you. I am certain the list is not complete, so please let me know if you have something not listed so it can be added. Also I am open to other IDEAS and LINKS. Remember this is "YOUR" Web Page. Lets make the best of it.

As of now there are four NERC Operator Certification Tests to choose from:
1. Reliability Coordinator
2. Balancing & Interchange
3. Transmission
4. Balancing, Interchange & Transmission.

Go to the following link and click on "Resource" under any of the four tests. There you will find what you are expected to know. https://www.nerc.net/exam/examInfo/examinations.asp While there, you should check the "Content Outline" and "Criteria" links of the individual tests. These links are listed below the names of each test.

Mike Terbrueggen's web site http://www.o-t-s.com/ contains links and practice tests that are quite helpful.

For those of you that have difficulty taking tests you might like to read further:
1. Don’t confuse yourself before the test by looking at the current policies if you will be tested on the February 2002 policies. The current policies will not be used for testing until at least next Spring (2004). Try emailing Paulette A. Garcia of NERC at Paulette.Garcia@nerc.net to find out the exact changeover date.
2. Avoid looking at the "training documents" NERC recently put out on its web site, as these also refer to the 2003 policies.
3. You might want to avoid the NERC sample certification test items at https://www.nerc.net/exam/examInfo/samplequestions.asp. I have been told these are poorly written questions and that you will find them discouraging.
4. Set goals when studying for the test. For instance, it really is helpful to schedule time on your calendar to work on Policy _ and Appendix _ on a certain day. It will help you stay on task.
5. If you find you are still nervous about taking multiple choice exams or want some tips for these types of tests, you may find these web sites helpful:

This URL contains a list of several presentations given at various MAPP functions. They may or may not help you but should be interesting reading for those unable to attend.. http://www.mapp.org/content/presentations.shtml

These are Links to the Bismarck State College (BSC) Online Training Program. I'm sorry but these are not direct links. You may have to look around a bit to find what you want: