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National Electrical Code

Upcoming Dates
  • Apr. 15-17, 2025 (D544)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
  • Nov. 17-21, 2025 (D634)
    Live Online
    $1,495
  • Apr. 14-16, 2026 (D636)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,595
The National Electrical Code® is the "benchmark for safe electrical design, installation, and inspection to protect consumers and property from electrical hazards," according to the National Fire Protection Association. This course is designed to help you work safely and more efficiently by applying the National Electrical Code to your daily work. Upon completion of the course, you will be able to design electrical systems that are code compliant and will be aware of the liabilities associated with noncompliance.
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
RA00001

Electrical Grounding and Bonding Per the National Electrical Code

Upcoming Dates
  • Jun. 24-26, 2025 (D543)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,395
In this course, you will learn about specific facility grounding problems and their consequences, such as fires, electrocutions, and equipment damage. We'll discuss grounding problems experienced on systems 1000V or less and how to avoid them. You'll build a firm foundation of knowledge about grounding and bonding to help you successfully complete your next project.
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
RA00004

National Electrical Safety Code

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 14-16, 2025 (D604)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,695
This essential course is your opportunity to focus in depth on the rules and provisions of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC ®). During four days of intensive, interactive discussion and team exercises, you will learn the organization and the application of the NESC ® code. You will also learn how to integrate code and regulatory requirements into standard design and operating practices.
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
RA00008

Underground Electrical Distribution Systems

Upcoming Dates
  • Mar. 17-21, 2025 (D627)
    Live Online
    $1,695
  • Sep. 10-12, 2025 (D632)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,695
We'll introduce you to underground components and walk you through the principles of planning, policy, design, construction, cost, and cable testing. You'll work through class exercises in policy, design, system layout, and fuse/protective device coordination. We'll also review operations considerations and NESC safety requirements.
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
RA00010

Principles of Substation Design and Construction

Upcoming Dates
  • Feb. 3-5, 2025 (D348)
    Face-to-Face Lake Buena Vista, FL
    $1,895
  • Oct. 20-22, 2025 (D633)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,895
This fundamental course leads you through a step-by-step study of the substation design and construction process. From initial site review and selection to creating substation layout drawings and equipment specifications, you will consider every phase in detail. Expert instructors with decades of substation design experience will guide you in learning how to develop reliable substation designs, control project costs, and keep your project on schedule. In-class exercises will put you in the design environment and give you the confidence to immediately apply what you've learned in this course to your job.
Discipline: Electrical
RA00063

Water Storage Tanks Operation, Maintenance, and Rehabilitation

Upcoming Dates
  • May 20-22, 2025 (D656)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,395
Water storage tanks are an important, visible component of your water distribution system. Operation and maintenance of water storage tanks can significantly impact fire protection, water quality, service delivery, and maintenance costs. Rehabilitation costs for existing tanks sometimes exceed original construction costs, so it is important to select operation, maintenance, inspection, and repair procedures that will minimize the life cycle costs of your tanks. In this course, you will learn how to properly and cost-effectively operate, maintain, and rehabilitate steel and concrete elevated tanks, ground storage tanks, and standpipes. 
Customizable
RA00207

DDC Controls

Upcoming Dates
  • Jun. 9-13, 2025 (D666)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $2,095
Expand your knowledge of direct digital control (DDC) for HVAC building systems. Learn how to plan the system architecture, evaluate open protocols, and follow best practices for a variety of HVAC applications. Whether you design, specify, operate, or own these systems, you will benefit from detailed coverage of the technology, not specific to any manufacturer.
Discipline: Mechanical
RA00259

Low Slope Roofing Systems

Upcoming Dates
  • Dec. 2-3, 2025 (D572)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,095
If you design, install, commission, maintain, or repair low-slope roofing systems, this course will provide you with the tools and techniques to do your job correctly. Learn the best solutions to your roofing problems, whether you’re working on new construction, re-roofing projects, or performing maintenance.
RA00289
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