PJM is recognized by the North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) as a continuing education provider who adheres to NERC Continuing Education Program Criteria.
NERC Operator Certification
Apply for a PJM or NERC Operator Certification Exam- Click To Register or Login to System Operator Certification; click yes to proceed if you see the security alert. (Note: Pop-ups must be allowed.)
- On the login screen click Operator Registration to set up a new account. If you have a NERC system operator certification, please enter your user ID and password to log in. If you do not have this information, click operator registration.
- New candidates must complete all required fields on the Registration page. Be sure to remember the user ID and password. Then submit your form.
- A welcome screen will appear. At top of the screen click ATT (Authorization To Test), then click on Request Authorization To Test.
- On the Request Authorization To Test page you can select the exam you want to apply for and indicate method of payment.
PJM Manuals
Note that the following are copies of the PJM manuals supporting the certification testing and may not be a copy of current processes and procedures. You can view current versions of the PJM Manuals here.
Control Center Requirements (PDF)
Transmission Operations (PDF)
Pre-Scheduling Operations (PDF)
Scheduling Operations (PDF)
Dispatching Operations (PDF)
Emergency Operations (PDF)
Generator Operational Requirements (PDF)
System Restoration (PDF)