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Fundamentals of Substation Equipment and Control Systems

Upcoming Dates
  • May 6-8, 2025 (D420)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,895
  • Oct. 21-23, 2025 (D625)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,895
This course will introduce you to the equipment that makes up an electric substation and guide you through the control and wiring diagrams that control equipment operation. Professional engineers with decades of design and field experience will walk you through typical equipment start-up and troubleshooting procedures. You will gain a practical understanding of how substation equipment is controlled and operated and be able to read trip and close schematics, relate control schematics to their corresponding wiring diagrams, and design straightforward control system schematics.
Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Electric Power, Transmission
RA00509

Medium-Voltage Electrical Distribution for Mission Critical, Industrial, and Campus Facilities

Upcoming Dates
  • May 12-16, 2025 (D628)
    Live Online
    $1,595
After completing this course, you will better understand the components that make up medium voltage systems used in non-utility applications. You will learn how systems are laid out and how components are designed and selected. You will also better understand reliability and cost trade-offs in design as well as installation requirements in the National Electrical Code and other applicable codes.
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Electric Power, Distribution and Low Voltage
RA01619

Introduction to Power System and Substation Grounding

Upcoming Dates
  • Jun. 9-12, 2025 (D629)
    Live Online
    $1,495
We will introduce you to the fundamentals of utility power system grounding. You will learn the different system configuration methods and the theory behind common methods. Your expert instructors will then walk you through the step-by-step process of substation grounding optimization studies and corresponding design and construction drawings.
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Electric Power, Distribution and Low Voltage, Transmission
RA01631

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
Topic: Electric Power, Distribution and Low Voltage
RA00004

Financial Analysis for Technical Professionals, Managers, and Planners New

Upcoming Dates
  • Jul. 11 - Aug. 22, 2025 (D737)
    Live Online
    $1,795
The goal of this course is to provide technical professionals, managers and planners with foundational understanding and skills in financial analysis to support the development and planning for projects, products and services.  Methods covered in this course are applicable to both – private industries and public / government service agencies.
Customizable
Discipline: Civil and Environmental, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical
Topic: Leadership, Leadership and Management
RA01421

Electrical Distribution Principles and Applications

Upcoming Dates
  • Jul. 15-17, 2025 (D602)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,895
Expand your understanding of the fundamentals of AC electricity as applied to utility electric power distribution systems and recognize the fundamental principles involved in the operation of a three-phase electrical distribution system. Learn how to understand and perform electric circuit calculations, understand and apply distribution planning principles and engineering economics, and be able to select the proper conductors, cables, and transformers to use in a distribution system.
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Electric Power, Distribution and Low Voltage
RA00533
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