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National Electrical Safety Code

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 14-16, 2025 (D604)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,695
This essential course is your opportunity to focus in depth on the rules and provisions of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC®). During four days of intensive, interactive discussion and team exercises, you will learn the organization and the application of the NESC® code. You will also learn how to integrate code and regulatory requirements into standard design and operating practices.
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Electric Power, Distribution and Low Voltage
RA00008

Electrified Rail Systems Traction Power and Overhead Contact Systems Fundamentals

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 21-23, 2025 (D880)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
Gain a comprehensive understanding of rail traction power and overhead contact systems, essential for anyone working with electrically powered rail systems. Learn the principles of design, construction, and operation for traction power and overhead contact systems.
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Transportation Infrastructure, Railroad Engineering
RA01357

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

Fundamentals of Railway Train Control and Signaling

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 28-29, 2025 (D748)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,295
This entry-level course offers a comprehensive overview of railway train control and signaling systems, including Block Signal Design, Traffic Control Systems (TCS), Track Circuit Theory, and Positive Train Control (PTC). Participants will develop the knowledge and skills needed to design, analyze, and implement systems that enhance railway capacity, reliability, and safety.
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Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Transportation Infrastructure, Railroad Engineering
RA00549

Permanent Magnet Machines and Drives Principles, Design and Applications

Upcoming Dates
  • Nov. 3-6, 2025 (D803)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,875
Explore the principles, design, and applications of permanent magnet (PM) AC machines and drives to optimize performance across various industries. Gain essential skills in PM machine control, self-sensing methods, and fault mitigation techniques to enhance reliability and efficiency.
Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Electric Power, Power Electronics, Machines, and Drives
RA01084
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