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Courses (14)

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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

Analysis of Transients in Power Systems

Upcoming Dates
  • Not scheduled at this time. Click the course title for program description and contact information.
Electromagnetic transients are real and disruptive events in power systems. Yet, they are often difficult to study. Receive hands-on experience with practical power systems. Learn to model and analyze actual events in real power systems. Studies include lightning-induced waves, switching transients, and power electronic contributions.
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
RA00967

Electrical Distribution Principles and Applications

Upcoming Dates
  • Not scheduled at this time. Click the course title for program description and contact information.
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
RA00533

Fundamentals of Power Delivery for the Non-Electrical Professional

Upcoming Dates
  • Not scheduled at this time. Click the course title for program description and contact information.
During this three-day course, various aspects of generation, transmission, and distribution will be discussed. This course will help you understand various terminologies and technologies used at utilities. Whether you are in customer service, operations, or management, without a formal background in electrical engineering or you are new engineer to the field, this course will provide valuable information that will help in making intelligent decisions at your job. The course includes discussion on emerging technologies that are changing the industry.
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
RA01590

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

Upcoming Dates
  • Not scheduled at this time. Click the course title for program description and contact information.
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
RA01619

Understanding Medium-Voltage Switchgear

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  • Not scheduled at this time. Click the course title for program description and contact information.
Proper switchgear design and operation is fundamental to safe and reliable medium-voltage (MV) electrical distribution systems. This class is designed to give medium-voltage engineers, designers, specifiers, owners, and operators the tools they need to better understand these valuable system assets. Through a combination of lectures and practical exercises, you'll increase your awareness of switchgear types, applications, layouts, ratings, and protection and control systems.
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
RA01628
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