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Fundamentals of Railway Train Control and Signaling

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 28-29, 2025 (D748)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,295
Learn the fundamentals of today’s railway train control systems.  Attendees will learn about Interlockings, Track Circuits, Automatic Train Protection, and Control as well as and CBTC (Communications Based Train Control) and Positive Train Control (PTC).  By knowing how train control and signaling systems are designed and operated, you will be able to increase railway capacity, reliability, and safety.
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Transportation Infrastructure, Railroad Engineering
RA00549

Coaching and Mentoring for Technical Leaders

Upcoming Dates
  • Nov. 4-5, 2025 (D699)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,695
Learn how to coach, mentor, evaluate, and continuously improve the skills of potential leaders in your organization using the Situational Leadership II® (SLII®) system. The benefits to your organization are many—you will improve internal communication, help others achieve their goals, coach others to be confident and self-directed, and demonstrate organizational leadership that values and honors differences.
Customizable
Discipline: Civil and Environmental, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical
Topic: Leadership, Leadership and Management
RA01299

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

Electrified Rail Systems Traction Power and Overhead Contact Systems Fundamentals

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  • Not scheduled at this time. Click the course title for program description and contact information.
This course will introduce many of the fundamentals that are the foundation of rail traction power and overhead contact systems. If you work in this area or need to understand the concepts related to electrically powered rail systems, this is the course for you. NOTE: This course can be attended face-to-face in Madison, WI or live online via Zoom web conference.
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Transportation Infrastructure, Railroad Engineering
RA01357

Fundamentals of Electric Rail Vehicle Systems Design, Procurement, Operations, and Maintenance

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  • Not scheduled at this time. Click the course title for program description and contact information.
Electric rail vehicles consist of a complex system of electrical, mechanical, and structural components.  This course will help you effectively design, procure, operate, and maintain a fleet of electric light rail, heavy rail, and/or commuter rail vehicles.  
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Transportation Infrastructure, Railroad Engineering
RA01521
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