Professional Development Courses

Explore the essential components of an electric substation and master the control and wiring diagrams that govern their operation. Guided by professional engineers with decades of experience, you'll learn start-up and troubleshooting procedures for substation equipment.

Build a solid foundation in utility power system and substation grounding with this practical, application-focused course. Learn how to design, evaluate, and optimize grounding systems to ensure safety, reliability, and compliance with industry standards.

Understanding of Power System Protection is critical for those concerned with power system relays. In this course, learn various protection schemes commonly used in electric utilities along with real-world applications.

Build a solid foundation in substation design and construction by learning the full project phases, from site selection to commissioning. This course equips engineers with practical tools to design reliable substations, manage costs, and stay on schedule.

Gain an essential and comprehensive understanding of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC®) and the expertise to apply its rules confidently in real-world scenarios. This course equips engineers and utility professionals with the knowledge to design, operate, and maintain electrical systems that meet the latest safety and compliance standards.

Master the use of PLS-CADD software to design, model, and optimize transmission lines with real-world accuracy and efficiency. This hands-on course equips engineers and technicians with the skills to streamline line design, assess existing infrastructure, and generate construction-ready documentation.

This course offers a comprehensive guide for implementing shielding in ways that are most effective to prevent different kinds of electromagnetic interference (EM).  It is designed for students involved in multiple areas of hardware design, including mechanical as well as electrical.  We will cover shielding for both high frequency electric fields as well as lower frequency magnetic fields.  Shielding implementation will be discussed at the board, enclosure, cabling, and integrated platform levels.  There is a lot of confusion a lot this particular topic, so lessons are reinforced with live hardware demonstrations that show these principles paying out on real hardware.  Students will have the opportunity to do shielding calculations and think deeply about the interactions being demonstrated on the bend.  This topic never fails to yield excellent interactive discussions.

Master the complexities of electromagnetic transients in power systems through hands-on simulations and real-world case studies. This course equips engineers with the tools and techniques to model, analyze, and mitigate transient events using EMTP®.

Master the latest techniques in transmission line design with this in-depth course covering structures, conductors, and foundations. Learn to apply both traditional methods and modern software tools to design and upgrade transmission systems with confidence.

Gain a clear, practical understanding of how electricity is generated, transmitted, and distributed—even if you don’t have an electrical engineering background. This course demystifies utility operations and equips professionals with the knowledge to make informed decisions in a rapidly evolving energy landscape.