Electric Mobility Infrastructure Project Management Course

Course Introduction

Electric mobility infrastructure is becoming a strategic priority for governments, utilities, transport operators, property developers, fleet owners, and investors seeking to accelerate the transition toward cleaner, more efficient transportation systems. The Electric Mobility Infrastructure Project Management Course equips professionals with the technical, commercial, strategic, and project delivery capabilities required to plan, develop, implement, and manage electric vehicle charging networks and associated infrastructure. It addresses public charging stations, residential and commercial charging facilities, workplace installations, depot charging systems, electric bus infrastructure, highway charging corridors, and integrated charging hubs. Participants explore the complete project lifecycle, from market assessment and feasibility analysis through investment planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operational management.

Successful electric mobility infrastructure projects require coordinated planning across charging technology, electricity supply, land availability, transport demand, user experience, and commercial viability. Project teams must understand charging patterns, vehicle adoption forecasts, power requirements, network capacity, site accessibility, and future expansion needs. This course examines how to translate mobility strategies into implementable infrastructure programmes by evaluating charging locations, selecting suitable charging configurations, assessing grid connection requirements, and prioritizing investment opportunities. Participants learn to distinguish between alternating current and direct current charging, assess charging power levels, plan for fleet-specific requirements, and integrate charging facilities with parking, transport interchanges, logistics operations, and urban development plans. The programme also considers emerging charging technologies and changing vehicle market requirements.

Financial sustainability is central to the successful deployment of electric mobility infrastructure. Project economics are influenced by equipment costs, civil works, grid upgrades, electricity tariffs, demand charges, utilization rates, maintenance expenditure, financing arrangements, and customer payment models. Participants examine investment appraisal techniques, lifecycle cost analysis, revenue forecasting, tariff structures, and sensitivity analysis to assess project bankability. The course explores different ownership and operating models, including utility-led investment, private charging networks, public-private partnerships, fleet-owned facilities, charging-as-a-service arrangements, and property-based charging solutions. It also addresses procurement strategy, equipment warranties, service-level agreements, performance guarantees, contractor management, and contractual risk allocation, enabling professionals to develop commercially credible projects with clear accountability for cost, schedule, quality, and operational performance.

Technical integration and infrastructure reliability are equally important throughout the project lifecycle. Electric vehicle charging installations may require transformers, switchgear, distribution upgrades, energy management systems, communications infrastructure, metering, payment platforms, and coordinated civil and electrical works. The course explores grid impact assessments, load management, smart charging, renewable energy integration, battery storage, power quality, and interoperability between charging equipment and electric vehicles. Participants consider site design, accessibility, drainage, signage, lighting, safety systems, construction logistics, and commissioning requirements. They also examine how dynamic load management and managed charging can reduce peak demand, improve asset utilization, and defer expensive network upgrades. These capabilities help project teams coordinate utilities, equipment suppliers, civil contractors, software providers, transport operators, and regulatory authorities.

The rapid digitalization of electric mobility creates new opportunities and risks for infrastructure owners and operators. Charging networks increasingly depend on remote monitoring, cloud platforms, mobile applications, payment systems, data analytics, and interoperable communications protocols. This course examines charging network management, operational dashboards, utilization forecasting, predictive maintenance, cybersecurity, data privacy, and responsible artificial intelligence applications. Participants explore how digital tools can support fault detection, demand forecasting, maintenance prioritization, customer service, and investment optimization while maintaining appropriate human oversight and information security. The programme also addresses evolving technical standards, electricity market rules, permitting requirements, environmental obligations, accessibility considerations, and the importance of planning for equipment upgrades, battery storage integration, circularity, and long-term infrastructure resilience.

Designed for professionals responsible for transport electrification and infrastructure delivery, the course combines project management principles with practical engineering coordination, commercial analysis, procurement, construction oversight, and operational readiness. Participants develop the ability to establish project governance arrangements, define scope, manage schedules and budgets, evaluate risks, coordinate stakeholders, monitor contractor performance, and verify project outcomes against measurable acceptance criteria. Through applied project scenarios, they examine challenges such as delayed grid connections, uncertain charging demand, equipment obsolescence, cost escalation, low initial utilization, and changing regulatory conditions. By the end of the programme, participants will be better prepared to deliver safe, reliable, accessible, scalable, and financially sustainable electric mobility infrastructure that supports transport decarbonization and long-term mobility system transformation.

Duration

10 days

Who Should Attend

• Electric mobility project managers responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering charging infrastructure projects.

• Electric vehicle charging network developers expanding public, workplace, residential, and destination charging facilities.

• Transport authorities and government officials implementing electric mobility policies, charging strategies, and infrastructure programmes.

• Electrical engineers responsible for charging system design, grid connection, power distribution, and electrical protection.

• Utility professionals assessing network capacity, grid upgrades, load management, and electricity supply arrangements.

• Renewable energy developers integrating charging facilities with solar generation, battery storage, and other distributed energy resources.

• Fleet managers and transport operators electrifying buses, taxis, delivery vehicles, logistics fleets, and corporate vehicle operations.

• Engineering, procurement, and construction contractors delivering charging stations, depots, substations, and associated infrastructure.

• Procurement and supply chain professionals sourcing chargers, transformers, software platforms, cables, and installation services.

• Financial analysts and investors assessing project feasibility, charging network economics, investment returns, and financing options.

• Commercial managers negotiating equipment contracts, site leases, service agreements, operating concessions, and revenue-sharing arrangements.

• Property developers and facility managers integrating electric vehicle charging into commercial buildings, residential developments, and parking facilities.

• Urban planners and transport infrastructure specialists developing charging corridors, public charging hubs, and integrated mobility facilities.

• Information technology and digital transformation professionals managing charging platforms, interoperability, data systems, and cybersecurity.

• Environmental, health, safety, and quality professionals overseeing construction safety, electrical hazards, accessibility, and environmental compliance.

• Risk managers, auditors, and project assurance specialists monitoring contractual performance, project controls, and regulatory obligations.

• Asset managers and operations teams responsible for charger availability, maintenance, fault resolution, and customer service.

• Sustainability professionals supporting transport decarbonization, emissions reduction, and environmental performance reporting.

Course Objectives

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the electric mobility infrastructure lifecycle, covering strategic planning, feasibility, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, operations, and expansion.

• Evaluate charging infrastructure opportunities by analysing vehicle adoption, transport demand, charging behaviour, geographic coverage, site suitability, and future mobility requirements.

• Assess charging technologies, power levels, connector configurations, communications protocols, and equipment specifications against operational needs and applicable standards.

• Conduct feasibility studies incorporating electricity demand, grid capacity, land availability, permitting, construction requirements, environmental constraints, and commercial considerations.

• Prepare investment appraisals using capital expenditure estimates, operating costs, utilization forecasts, electricity tariffs, revenue models, and lifecycle financial analysis.

• Develop charging network strategies that integrate public charging, residential facilities, workplace installations, fleet depots, highway corridors, and commercial charging hubs.

• Coordinate electrical and civil engineering requirements, including grid connections, transformers, switchgear, cabling, load management, accessibility, and site infrastructure.

• Establish effective procurement, contracting, and supplier management processes covering equipment quality, interoperability, warranties, delivery schedules, and service-level commitments.

• Apply project management controls for scope, schedule, budget, resources, quality, change management, contractor performance, and stakeholder coordination.

• Identify and mitigate electrical, construction, operational, cybersecurity, environmental, and commercial risks throughout the charging infrastructure lifecycle.

• Plan commissioning, acceptance testing, operational readiness, maintenance arrangements, performance monitoring, and customer service processes using measurable indicators.

• Integrate smart charging, renewable energy, battery storage, data analytics, and responsible artificial intelligence to improve network reliability, utilization, and long-term financial sustainability.

Comprehensive Course Outline

Module 1: Electric Mobility Infrastructure Fundamentals and Market Development

• Overview of electric mobility systems, vehicle electrification trends, charging infrastructure categories, and the role of charging networks in transport decarbonization.

• Assessment of battery electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles, electric buses, commercial fleets, two-wheelers, and emerging electric transport applications.

• Comparison of public, private, residential, workplace, destination, depot, and highway charging infrastructure business models.

• Analysis of electric mobility policies, adoption barriers, emerging technologies, investment trends, and market developments influencing infrastructure planning.

Module 2: Infrastructure Strategy, Demand Forecasting and Network Planning

• Translation of electric mobility policies and organizational objectives into infrastructure deployment strategies, implementation priorities, and measurable outcomes.

• Assessment of vehicle ownership forecasts, travel patterns, dwell times, charging frequency, fleet operating cycles, and expected charging demand.

• Development of charging network coverage plans incorporating urban centres, transport corridors, commercial districts, residential areas, and underserved locations.

• Application of demand scenarios, phased deployment, utilization forecasting, and capacity planning to manage uncertainty and future expansion requirements.

Module 3: Charging Technologies, Equipment and Technical Standards

• Comparison of alternating current and direct current charging systems, power ratings, charging speeds, connector types, and application-specific equipment requirements.

• Assessment of charging equipment specifications, power conversion, thermal management, electrical protection, metering, and equipment durability.

• Evaluation of charging communications and interoperability requirements, including relevant charging protocols and network management interfaces.

• Review of applicable electrical codes, equipment certification, safety standards, accessibility requirements, and evolving technical compliance obligations.

Module 4: Site Selection, Feasibility and Infrastructure Assessment

• Evaluation of traffic flows, parking duration, accessibility, land ownership, visibility, security, and customer convenience when selecting charging locations.

• Assessment of electrical connection capacity, grid proximity, transformer requirements, distribution upgrades, and utility connection lead times.

• Preparation of technical, commercial, environmental, social, and operational feasibility studies for individual sites and larger charging networks.

• Development of site screening criteria, permitting plans, stakeholder maps, risk registers, development budgets, and investment decision gates.

Module 5: Charging Demand, Power Requirements and Electrical Design

• Calculation of charging loads, coincident demand, charging profiles, energy consumption, diversity factors, and required electrical capacity.

• Planning of transformers, switchgear, distribution boards, cables, protection systems, earthing, metering, and associated electrical infrastructure.

• Evaluation of power quality, voltage constraints, fault protection, load balancing, electrical safety, and grid compliance requirements.

• Coordination of electrical design with civil works, parking layouts, cable routing, drainage, lighting, signage, accessibility, and future expansion provisions.

Module 6: Grid Integration, Smart Charging and Energy Management

• Assessment of grid connection studies, network capacity constraints, connection agreements, upgrade costs, and coordination with electricity utilities.

• Application of managed charging, dynamic load balancing, demand response, and charging schedules to reduce peak demand and improve network utilization.

• Integration of renewable electricity, on-site solar generation, battery storage, and energy management systems into charging infrastructure projects.

• Evaluation of vehicle-to-grid and vehicle-to-building opportunities, including technical requirements, market readiness, control systems, and commercial limitations.

Module 7: Business Models, Project Economics and Investment Appraisal

• Comparison of utility-owned, privately operated, fleet-owned, property-based, concession, public-private partnership, and charging-as-a-service models.

• Development of capital expenditure estimates covering chargers, civil works, electrical upgrades, software, land, installation, and connection costs.

• Assessment of operating expenditure, utilization rates, electricity tariffs, demand charges, service costs, customer pricing, and revenue forecasts.

• Application of net present value, internal rate of return, payback analysis, sensitivity testing, and lifecycle cost assessment to investment decisions.

Module 8: Financing Strategy, Commercial Structuring and Revenue Management

• Identification of suitable financing structures, including corporate investment, project finance, infrastructure funds, leasing, concessional finance, and public support.

• Evaluation of charging tariffs, subscription plans, roaming fees, fleet contracts, advertising opportunities, and other potential revenue mechanisms.

• Development of bankable business cases incorporating utilization ramp-up, electricity price volatility, equipment replacement, financing costs, and downside scenarios.

• Assessment of contractual risk allocation, revenue-sharing arrangements, site leases, concession terms, guarantees, and investor reporting requirements.

Module 9: Procurement, Contracting and Supplier Management

• Preparation of procurement strategies, technical specifications, tender documents, supplier qualification requirements, and transparent bid evaluation criteria.

• Evaluation of charging equipment suppliers, software platforms, installation contractors, service providers, warranties, and lifecycle support capabilities.

• Negotiation of equipment supply contracts, EPC arrangements, performance guarantees, delivery milestones, service-level agreements, and defect remedies.

• Management of supply chain risks, equipment lead times, import requirements, quality inspections, spare parts availability, and supplier performance reporting.

Module 10: Project Planning, Governance and Delivery Controls

• Establishment of project scope, work breakdown structures, integrated schedules, resource plans, budget baselines, and governance arrangements.

• Application of milestone tracking, cost forecasting, change control, progress measurement, risk escalation, and corrective action management.

• Coordination of utilities, regulators, landowners, designers, contractors, charging operators, equipment suppliers, and local communities.

• Development of project dashboards, decision logs, assurance reviews, audit-ready records, and performance reporting systems for management oversight.

Module 11: Construction Management, Installation and Quality Assurance

• Planning of site preparation, trenching, foundations, cable installation, equipment mounting, electrical connections, and construction sequencing.

• Management of contractor mobilization, site logistics, material deliveries, work permits, construction interfaces, and health and safety requirements.

• Application of inspection and test plans, quality control procedures, materials traceability, defect management, and nonconformance reporting.

• Oversight of installation progress, environmental controls, as-built documentation, commissioning preparation, and compliance with approved design specifications.

Module 12: Commissioning, Testing and Operational Readiness

• Preparation of commissioning plans, inspection checklists, energization procedures, acceptance criteria, and operational handover requirements.

• Verification of electrical protection, charger functionality, communications, payment systems, network connectivity, metering, and emergency shutdown arrangements.

• Testing of charging performance, vehicle compatibility, interoperability, remote monitoring, load management, and fault reporting under operational conditions.

• Establishment of operating procedures, customer support arrangements, maintenance contracts, spare parts provisions, and documented acceptance processes.

Module 13: Charging Network Operations, Maintenance and Performance Optimization

• Development of preventive and corrective maintenance plans for charging equipment, electrical systems, communications infrastructure, and site facilities.

• Monitoring of charger availability, successful charging sessions, utilization rates, energy delivered, customer experience, and fault resolution times.

• Application of remote diagnostics, predictive maintenance, performance analytics, and asset management systems to improve reliability and reduce operating costs.

• Management of service-level agreements, maintenance vendors, warranty claims, equipment upgrades, obsolescence, and long-term asset replacement planning.

Module 14: Digital Platforms, Interoperability, Cybersecurity and Responsible AI

• Evaluation of charging management platforms, mobile applications, payment processing, roaming arrangements, billing systems, and customer account management.

• Integration of charging stations with operational software, utility systems, fleet management platforms, energy management tools, and data reporting systems.

• Application of responsible artificial intelligence and analytics for demand forecasting, fault prediction, maintenance prioritization, and network investment planning.

• Management of cybersecurity, user authentication, remote access, software updates, privacy, data governance, and incident response for connected charging infrastructure.

Module 15: Safety, Environmental Sustainability and Regulatory Compliance

• Identification of electrical, construction, fire, environmental, and operational hazards associated with charging installations and high-power charging facilities.

• Application of risk assessments, safe isolation procedures, emergency response plans, contractor safety controls, and incident investigation practices.

• Assessment of environmental impacts, accessibility, land use, noise, waste management, equipment recyclability, and responsible battery lifecycle considerations.

• Management of permitting, utility approvals, electrical inspections, data protection, applicable standards, sustainability reporting, and regulatory change monitoring.

Module 16: Integrated Programme Delivery and Future Infrastructure Innovation

• Development of an integrated electric mobility infrastructure delivery plan covering strategy, feasibility, design, financing, procurement, construction, and operations.

• Evaluation of emerging technologies, including megawatt charging, wireless charging, battery swapping, bidirectional charging, and automated fleet charging.

• Application of project scenarios involving grid delays, cost escalation, low utilization, equipment obsolescence, cybersecurity incidents, and changing market requirements.

• Preparation of an implementation roadmap with milestones, risk controls, performance indicators, expansion priorities, and long-term financial and environmental objectives.

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com Tel: +254 721 331 808

Training Venue 

The training will be held at our Upskill Training Centre. We also offer training for a group (at a discount of 10% to 50%) at requested location all over the world. The Onsite course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, buffet lunch, airport transfers, Upskill gift package, and guided tour.

Visa application, travel expenses, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Upskill certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com, +254 721 331 808

Terms of Payment:

Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 3 working days before commencement of the training so as to enable us to prepare better.