Program Overview

Program Overview

The Diploma in Electrical Sector Regulation is a comprehensive program offered by the Faculty of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, University of Chile. This program aims to provide participants with a thorough understanding of the regulation of the electrical sector, covering technical, economic, and legal aspects.

Program Structure

• The program consists of 5 modules, divided into 110 hours of classes. -The modules are:
  • Module I: Industrial Organization of the Electrical Sector
  • Module II: Legal and Regulatory Framework of the Electricity Sector
  • Module III: Electrical Systems
  • Module IV: Economic and Operational Framework of the Electricity Sector
  • Module V: Applied work. Study of Real Cases

Target Audience

• The program is designed for engineers, economists, lawyers, and professionals from public organizations, regulatory bodies, and the industry who require specialization in this area.

Teaching Team

• The faculty consists of a multidisciplinary team of academics, researchers, and professionals with extensive experience in energy regulation, particularly in electricity.
• Notable instructors include:
  • Rodrigo Palma
  • Patricio Mendoza
  • Rigoberto Torres
  • Julio Lira
  • Rodrigo Vasquez
  • Juan Alberto Bravo
  • Daniel Gutierrez
  • Juan Carlos Araneda
  • Carolina Zelaya
  • Alejandra Vallejos -Marta Zalazar -Andrea Von Chrismar
  • María José Zegers -Heidi Molina
  • Claudio Castillo -Marco Peirano
  • Juan Ricardo Inostroza
  • Fernando Torres
  • Javier Bustos
  • Enrique Sepúlveda
  • Cristian Hermansen

Modality

• The program is offered online with 100% live classes through the Zoom platform, allowing for interaction with instructors and fellow students.

##Schedule

• Start date: July 2026
• End date: November 2026
• Classes are held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 18:00 to 20:30 hours.
• Total duration: 110 hours.

Discounts

• Special discounts for early payment:
  • 40% discount for payment before December 31, 2025
  • 35% discount for payment before January 30, 2026 -General discounts:
  • 50% for University of Chile employees (44-hour workweek)
  • 30% for employees of companies or institutions with a valid agreement with the School of Postgraduate and Continuing Education
  • 20% for students from regions outside the Metropolitan Region
  • 25% for University of Chile graduates
  • 25% for public sector employees
  • Discounts for companies or institutions enrolling multiple students

Payment Methods

• Payment in cash
• Credit card up to 10 installments at the cash price
• Purchase order for students enrolled by companies

Program Description

The Diploma in Regulation of the Electrical Sector covers relevant topics for the formation and updating of concepts in electrical market regulation, technical aspects of industrial organization, and market operation. The program includes the latest regulatory changes and provides the perspective of an academic body composed of representatives from the main companies in the sector. It concludes with the analysis and discussion of real cases, led by the academic director, Cristian Hermansen.