Aurora Fundamentals & Certification
Designed for users to get Core Certified!
11 Courses
Aurora Intermediate
These are intermediate training topics in Aurora
Webinar: Aurora's Enhanced Capabilities
1 hr 3 min
Recorded Aurora Webinars
Previously recorded presentations
Aurora 15.0 Beta Kickoff
49 min
Xpand: Opportunity Knocks
Financial modelling in PLEXOS
56 min
Xpand: Nash-Cournot Competition II
A look at the different ways you can set up Nash-Cournot in PLEXOS
44 min
Aurora Scripting: Beyond the Basics
42 min
Long-term Capacity Expansion (LTCE)
36 min
Loads, Hubs and Pools
9 min
Companies
5 min
Contracts
19 min
Competition
38 min
PLEXOS Fundamentals Course & Certification
New fundamentals course published 2025
12 Courses
Gas Certification Exam (New)
30 min
Aurora 14.2 Beta Webinar
Recorded June 22, 2022
56 min
Fields, Nodes & Demand
13 min
Basins & Zones
139 min
Short Term Modelling (III) (China Only)
22 min
Aurora Data Management
7 hr 11 min
Aurora Core Knowledge
0 hr 35 min
Electricity Market Modeling with PLEXOS
Short course to introduce you to the basics of electricity market modeling
10 min
PLEXOS for the Non-expert I
Short course if you are new to PLEXOS
68 min
PLEXOS Gas Modelling
6 hr 51 min
Advanced Optimization
2 hr 38 min
Industry & Modeling Overview (Aurora)
0 hr 33 min
Datasets Training
57 min
Aurora Scripting (Optional)
1 hr 12 min
Hydro Modelling (China Only)
19 min
Transport
7 min
LT/MT Performance (Mixed Resolution/Global Slicing Blocks)
Webinar recording with zipped exercise files
49 min
Contracts, Pipelines & Plants
107 min
Storages
88 min
Gas Introduction
2 min
Weather Stations
94 min
PLEXOS 8.3 Enhancements
Lessons to help users understand new enhancements
2 hr 33 min
PLEXOS Basic Modelling (III) (China Only)
28 min
Extended Capabilities (II) (China Only)
19 min
Portfolio Analysis
37 min
Xpand: Ancillary Services under Transmission Constraints
This session explores the impact of transmission constraints on reserve sharing in power systems.
36 min
Multi-Objective Decision Optimization
40 min
Water Module
28 min
Adapt2 B2B
Short videos for B2B
3 min
Adapt2 T2T
Short videos for T2T
3 min
Decision Variables
9 min
Power Stations
9 min
Projects
8 min
Zones
4 min
Xpand: Understanding PLEXOS' Power Prices
Gain an in-depth understanding of how power prices are calculated in PLEXOS
65 min
Long Term Modelling (I) (China Only)
5 min
Extended Capabilities (I) (China Only)
17 min
Pricing (China Only)
4 min
Universal Classes II
Short course to introduce you to additional classes in this module
22 min
Balancing Markets
An example in modelling balancing markets in PLEXOS
21 min
Xpand: Integrating the Universal and Power Modules
Learn how to connect the Universal Module with the Power Module
48 min
Optimizing Runtimes
36 min
Capacity Release Offer & DSM Program
3 min
PLEXOS Basic Modelling (II) (China Only)
14 min
Getting Started with Xpert
Short introduction video to help get started with the learning platform
3 min
Aurora 13.5 Workshops
Recorded webinar sessions for Aurora 13.5 updates
3 hr 28 min
Aurora 14.1 Beta Webinar
Recorded Nov. 3, 2021
56 min
Aurora 14.0 Workshop
Recording & Slides From Workshop
Universal Classes
Short course to introduce you to this class
65 min
Transport Classes
Short course to introduce you to this class
19 min
Xpand: Opportunity Costs: Hydro
Water value modelling in PLEXOS
55 min
Xpand: What's the Shadow Price of Covid-19?
Covid Modelling
48 min
Long Term Modelling (II) (China Only)
15 min
Unit Commitment and Economic Dispatch
25 min
Xpand: Nash-Cournot Competition I
A deeper look at the PLEXOS Nash-Cournot formulation
33 min
Short Term Modelling (I) (China Only)
5 min
PLEXOS Power Certification Exam (New) (China Only)
45 min
PLEXOS Basic Modelling (I) (China Only)
32 min
Medium Term Modelling (China Only)
8 min
Short Term Modelling (IV) (China Only)
15 min
Battery Modelling (China Only)
15 min
Supply Methodology: NA Gas Fundamentals Model
36 min
End to End Automation and Integration with PSS/E
36 min
Open PLEXOS
Recorded webinar session
Asia-Pacific (APAC) Online Group Training, May 20-22
Industry History
This basic course is designed to give you the basics of the power industry
32 min
Adapt2 Product Overview
Basic Overview Slides for Adapt2
20 min
Xpand: Experimenting with Nash-Cournot
An attempt at using Nash-Cournot with other features in PLEXOS
45 min
Modeling Renewables Integration & Constraints in Long-Term Planning
47 min
Power Market Design
This course is designed help you understand basics of power market design
78 min
Electricity Market Modeling with Aurora
Short course to introduce you to the basics of electricity market modeling
5 min
Central License Manager (CLM) Set Up Training
18 min
Latin-American (LATAM) Group Training (Spanish), Mayo 12-14
North America Group Training April 28-29, May 5-6
Constraint Options
33 min
Random Resource Outages
29 min
PLEXOS Cloud Fundamentals & Certification
This learning path is designed to take you through the fundamentals of PLEXOS Cloud
Not currently available
6 Courses
PLEXOS Cloud Fundamentals & Certificate
This learning path is designed to take you through the fundamentals of PLEXOS Cloud
4 Courses
PLEXOS Fundamentals & Certification (China Only)
This course is designed to give you the essentials & get core certified
16 Courses
Adapt2 Configuration
Short videos for Configuration
13 min
Adapt2 Green
Short videos for Green
7 min
Understanding Chronologies
63 min
Constraints
32 min
NA Fundamentals RNG Assumptions​ Training
24 min
NA Fundamentals Storage Assumptions​
22 min
Gas Weather Training
36 min
NA Fundamentals Pipeline Assumptions
28 min
Batteries
26 min
Xpand: Comparing the Universal, Power, Gas, and Water Modules
Come and compare the differences
47 min
Xpand: Universal Classes: Pep vs PLEXOS
An attempt at creating a football simulation in PLEXOS
59 min
Xpand: Opportunity Costs: Hydro II
Water value modelling in PLEXOS part II.
45 min
Xpand: Combined Heat & Power
Modeling combined heat and power units
39 min
Xpand: LT Phase Sample Reduction II
This video is the second part of the series and focuses on the LT Sample Reduction process.
45 min
Xpand: LT Phase Sample Reduction
The video looks at the LT Sample Reduction process. In particular its impact on modelling Demand, Wind, and Solar profiles and a PLEXOS feature that uses Variable objects to guide the Sample Reduction Process.
35 min
PLEXOS for Round-the-Clock (RTC) and Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE)
Modelling for optimal placement and sizing
3 hr 11 min
Excel Add-in
External Version
17 min
Learn One Thing in PLEXOS Library
Micro-learning videos for PLEXOS
Rolling Horizons
23 min
Power 2X & Sector Coupling
44 min
Emission Constraints & Price
Recorded Feb 16th, 2022
44 min
Transmission
Short course to introduce you to transmission related classes in PLEXOS
15 min
Stochastic Dual Dynamic Programming (SDDP)
28 min
Transmission: Contingency and Congestion Analysis
47 min
PLEXOS Troubleshooting 101
109 min
Capacity, Rating & Fixed Load
35 min
Scripting & Reporting in PLEXOS
49 min
Heat Rates
38 min
Xpand: Understanding Delivered Prices
Understanding PLEXOS' Gas/Hydrogen Prices
54 min
4 The Output Interface
20 min
5 Scenarios, Projects, and Data Files
16 min
1 PLEXOS Overview & Workflows
22 min
2 System Topology
35 min
6 The Market Class
10 min
7 Constraints
16 min
8 Heat Rates, Bulk Work, Bands, and Price Formulation
15 min
3 Fuels, Emissions, and Timeslices
10 min
9 Ancillary Services
16 min
10 Production Cost Modelling
17 min
11 The Long Term Plan
19 min
PLEXOS Fundamentals Certificate
1 min
PLEXOS Cloud Fundamentals Certificate
5 min
PLEXOS Cloud UI
47 min
PLEXOS Desktop Cloud Integration
18 min
Short Term Modelling (II) (China Only)
5 min
Part 1: Modelling Power Systems Using PLEXOS Introduction
Part one of three of the Modelling Power Systems Using PLEXOS Course
101 min
Part 2: Modelling Power Systems with PLEXOS Cloud
Part two of three of the Modelling Power Systems Using PLEXOS Course
83 min
Part 3: Power Systems Modeling – The Excel PLEXOS Add-In & Activities
Part three of three of the Modelling Power Systems Using PLEXOS Course
49 min
Part 4: Modelling Power Systems Course Certificate
Course Certificate and next steps
4 min
BI Analytics
9 min
Moving Data to Cloud
4 min
Editing Data
12 min
Running Simulations
8 min
Analyzing Output in the Cloud
13 min
PLEXOS Cloud Fundamentals Certification Exam
25 min
Quick Views
28 min
Model Logic and Algorithms
37 min
Scenario Management
43 min
Logic Options
62 min
Database Management
152 min
Project Setup
13 min
Modeling Resources
93 min
Aurora Overview
36 min
Study Types
22 min
Reporting with Aurora
28 min
Aurora Core Certification Exam (New)
45 min
4 The Output Interface
20 min
5 Scenarios, Projects, and Data Files
16 min
1 PLEXOS Overview & Workflows
22 min
2 System Topology
35 min
6 The Market Class
10 min
7 Constraints
16 min
8 Heat Rates, Bulk Work, Bands, and Price Formulation
15 min
3 Fuels, Emissions, and Timeslices
10 min
9 Ancillary Services
16 min
10 Production Cost Modelling
17 min
11 The Long Term Plan
19 min
PLEXOS Fundamentals Certificate
1 min
PLEXOS Cloud Fundamentals Certificate
5 min
PLEXOS Cloud UI
47 min
Excel Add-in
External Version
17 min
PLEXOS Desktop Cloud Integration
18 min
Short Term Modelling (II) (China Only)
5 min
Long Term Modelling (II) (China Only)
15 min
Short Term Modelling (IV) (China Only)
15 min
Medium Term Modelling (China Only)
8 min
PLEXOS Basic Modelling (II) (China Only)
14 min
Hydro Modelling (China Only)
19 min
Long Term Modelling (I) (China Only)
5 min
Extended Capabilities (II) (China Only)
19 min
Short Term Modelling (I) (China Only)
5 min
PLEXOS Power Certification Exam (New) (China Only)
45 min
Extended Capabilities (I) (China Only)
17 min
Short Term Modelling (III) (China Only)
22 min
Pricing (China Only)
4 min
Battery Modelling (China Only)
15 min
PLEXOS Basic Modelling (I) (China Only)
32 min
PLEXOS Basic Modelling (III) (China Only)
28 min
BI Analytics
9 min
Moving Data to Cloud
4 min
Editing Data
12 min
Running Simulations
8 min
Analyzing Output in the Cloud
13 min
PLEXOS Cloud Fundamentals Certification Exam
25 min
Quick Views
28 min
Model Logic and Algorithms
37 min
Scenario Management
43 min
Logic Options
62 min
Database Management
152 min
Project Setup
13 min
Modeling Resources
93 min
Aurora Overview
36 min
Study Types
22 min
Reporting with Aurora
28 min
Aurora Core Certification Exam (New)
45 min
4 The Output Interface
20 min
5 Scenarios, Projects, and Data Files
16 min
1 PLEXOS Overview & Workflows
22 min
2 System Topology
35 min
6 The Market Class
10 min
7 Constraints
16 min
8 Heat Rates, Bulk Work, Bands, and Price Formulation
15 min
3 Fuels, Emissions, and Timeslices
10 min
9 Ancillary Services
16 min
10 Production Cost Modelling
17 min
11 The Long Term Plan
19 min
PLEXOS Fundamentals Certificate
1 min
PLEXOS Cloud Fundamentals Certificate
5 min
PLEXOS Cloud UI
47 min
PLEXOS Desktop Cloud Integration
18 min
Short Term Modelling (II) (China Only)
5 min
BI Analytics
9 min
Moving Data to Cloud
4 min
Editing Data
12 min
Running Simulations
8 min
Analyzing Output in the Cloud
13 min
PLEXOS Cloud Fundamentals Certification Exam
25 min
Quick Views
28 min
Model Logic and Algorithms
37 min
Scenario Management
43 min
Logic Options
62 min
Database Management
152 min
Project Setup
13 min
Modeling Resources
93 min
Aurora Overview
36 min
Study Types
22 min
Reporting with Aurora
28 min
Aurora Core Certification Exam (New)
45 min