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Courses (8)

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Principles of Substation Design and Construction

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 20-22, 2025 (D633)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,895
  • Feb. 3-5, 2026 (D635)
    Face-to-Face Lake Buena Vista, FL
    $1,995
Build a solid foundation in substation design and construction by learning the full project lifecycle—from site selection to commissioning. This course equips engineers with practical tools to design reliable substations, manage costs, and stay on schedule.
Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Electric Power, Transmission
RA00063

Fundamentals of Substation Equipment and Control Systems

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 21-23, 2025 (D625)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,895
  • Feb. 10-12, 2026 (D770)
    Face-to-Face Lake Buena Vista, FL
    $1,895
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.
Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Electric Power, Transmission
RA00509

Computerized Transmission Line Design PLS-CADD Hands-On Training

Upcoming Dates
  • Dec. 8-12, 2025 (D749)
    Face-to-Face Lake Buena Vista, FL
    $2,395
  • Mar. 2-6, 2026 (D769)
    Face-to-Face Lake Buena Vista, FL
    $2,395
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.
Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Electric Power, Transmission
RA00069

Analysis of Transients in Power Systems

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  • Not scheduled at this time. Click the course title for program description and contact information.
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®.
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Electric Power, Distribution and Low Voltage, Transmission
RA00967

Design of Transmission Lines, Structures, and Foundations

Upcoming Dates
  • Not scheduled at this time. Click the course title for program description and contact information.
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.
Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Electric Power, Transmission
RA00065

Introduction to Power System and Substation Grounding

Upcoming Dates
  • Not scheduled at this time. Click the course title for program description and contact information.
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.
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Electric Power, Distribution and Low Voltage, Transmission
RA01631

Power System Protection: Applications and Performance Analysis

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  • Not scheduled at this time. Click the course title for program description and contact information.
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.
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Electric Power, Distribution and Low Voltage, Transmission
RA00045

Transmission and Wholesale Markets School

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  • Not scheduled at this time. Click the course title for program description and contact information.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of how transmission services are priced, planned, and operated in today’s competitive wholesale energy markets. This five-day intensive course equips you with the tools to make smarter, more cost-effective decisions for your organization’s power systems.
Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Electric Power, Transmission
RA00051
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