Professional Development Courses

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.

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the mechanical and electrical systems that support modern data centers, including HVAC, power distribution, and IT infrastructure. Participants will learn to design, operate, and maintain data centers with a focus on energy efficiency, reliability, and compliance with industry standards.

This advanced course bridges the gap between analog power electronics design and production-grade digital control implementation. Participants master the complete digital control design flow: from plant modeling and transfer function derivation, through z-domain compensator design, to practical fixed-point code deployment on microcontrollers and DSPs. The course covers digital control of DC-DC converters, three-phase inverters, and motor drives using MATLAB/Simulink for design validation and Qspice for circuit-level simulation.  Building on the RA00072 Intermediate Power Electronics course, this offering addresses the most in-demand skill gap in today’s power electronics workforce. Topics span average-current-mode control, voltage-mode control, state-space representation, discrete-time system analysis, anti-windup, dead-time compensation, and code generation for fixed-point processors. Participants leave with a complete digital control design toolkit applicable to EV drivetrains, renewable energy inverters, industrial motor drives, and data center power systems.

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.

Learn how to safely and effectively interconnect Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) to the electric grid while navigating the complexities of grid modernization. This course equips engineers with the technical knowledge and strategic insight needed to support a resilient, efficient, and future-ready power system.

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.

We'll introduce you to underground components and walk you through the principles of planning, policy, design, construction, cost, and cable testing. You'll work through class exercises in policy, design, system layout, and fuse/protective device coordination. We'll also review operations considerations and NESC safety requirements.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of medium-voltage switchgear systems, from design and ratings to protection and control. This course equips engineers and technicians with the knowledge to specify, operate, and maintain MV switchgear safely and effectively.