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Underground Electrical Distribution Systems

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 10-12, 2025 (D632)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,695
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.
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Electric Power, Distribution and Low Voltage
RA00010

Fundamentals of Power Delivery for the Non-Electrical Professional

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 16-18, 2025 (D722)
    Live Online
    $1,595
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
Topic: Electric Power, Distribution and Low Voltage
RA01590

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.
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Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Electric Power, Distribution and Low Voltage
RA00008

Principles of Substation Design and Construction

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 20-22, 2025 (D633)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,895
  • Feb. 3-5, 2026 (D635)
    Face-to-Face Lake Buena Vista, FL
    $1,995
This fundamental course leads you through a step-by-step study of the substation design and construction process. From initial site review and selection to creating substation layout drawings and equipment specifications, you will consider every phase in detail. Expert instructors with decades of substation design experience will guide you in learning how to develop reliable substation designs, control project costs, and keep your project on schedule. In-class exercises will put you in the design environment and give you the confidence to immediately apply what you've learned in this course to your job.
Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Electric Power, Transmission
RA00063

Data Center Mechanical and Electrical Design and Operation

Upcoming Dates
  • Nov. 11-13, 2025 (D649)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
  • Oct. 13-15, 2026 (D763)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
Improve your understanding of the design, installation and operation of data centers, including electrical power, HVAC systems, controls, and computer rack layouts. Learn how to comply with the codes, plan for growth and changing technology, implement test procedures, improve energy efficiency, and coordinate with consultants, contractors, and IT professionals.
Discipline: Electrical, Mechanical
Topic: Electric Power
RA01524

Computerized Transmission Line Design PLS-CADD Hands-On Training

Upcoming Dates
  • Dec. 8-12, 2025 (D749)
    Face-to-Face Lake Buena Vista, FL
    $2,395
Expert instructors in this highly rated computer lab course will teach you how to use PLS-CADD software for transmission line design. You will learn how to use this advanced, integrated software to efficiently expedite your line design and upgrade projects. Lectures will present course concepts, and lab sessions will allow you to immediately apply these concepts on your own computer. You will create models for assessment, refurbishment, and strength verification.
Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Electric Power, Transmission
RA00069

Analysis of Transients in Power Systems

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  • 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
Topic: Electric Power, Distribution and Low Voltage, Transmission
RA00967

Design of Transmission Lines, Structures, and Foundations

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  • Not scheduled at this time. Click the course title for program description and contact information.
This in-depth course will provide you with the latest criteria and practical techniques used in the design of transmission line structures and foundations. You will gain a solid understanding of line behavior that will allow you to design new transmission lines and upgrade existing ones. Emphasis will be on the fundamental, physics-based analysis and design concepts used in the civil/structural design of transmission structures and foundations. Expert instructors will elaborate on foundation and line design concepts with design examples using traditional design methods and modern computer software.
Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Electric Power, Transmission
RA00065
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