Professional Development Courses

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.

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.

This introductory course begins with a review of three-phase power calculations, the per-unit system, and phasor algebra—basic tools used in modeling and how to solve nearly all types of power system problems. Learn symmetrical components and how to use them to calculate balanced and unbalanced short-circuit faults, and open-circuit faults on three-phase power systems. In addition, you will learn how to correctly model the various types of transformer connections, phase shifts through delta-wye transformers, and transmission and distribution line impedances.

Master the design of electrical overhead distribution lines with hands-on exercises grounded in real-world scenarios and the latest National Electrical Safety Code® (NESC) updates. This course equips engineers with the technical, legal, and safety knowledge needed to design reliable and compliant overhead systems.

Take this course to learn fundamental electrical concepts and electrical power distribution design for industrial and commercial systems—1,000 volts and below. This course is intended for those with no formal training in electrical engineering.

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.

Master the core principles of AC electricity and three-phase distribution systems to enhance your ability to design, operate, and troubleshoot utility-scale electrical networks. This course blends theory with hands-on problem-solving to help you make informed decisions about conductors, transformers, protection systems, and planning strategies.

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.

Master the design, layout, and code requirements of medium voltage (1kV–38kV) electrical systems in mission-critical, industrial, and campus environments. This course provides practical insights into system components, reliability trade-offs, and NEC compliance for non-utility applications.