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This course is designed to familiarize new users with the Power Flow and Fault Analysis features of the PSS®E program. Upon completion of this course, new PSS®E users will be acquainted with most program functions in sufficient detail for them to begin study work relevant to power flow, fault analysis and other types of steady state analysis.

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An intensive hands-on course, designed to familiarize new users with the Dynamic Simulation features of the PSS®E program, and to explore how different types of disturbances can cause systems to behave in certain ways through analysis of system response outputs from PSS®E dynamic simulations.

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Learn the basics of the Python language and how to automate PSS®E using the Python APIs.

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This course is designed for experienced engineers interested in learning advanced analysis of system stability and dynamics. Examples and exercises focus on dynamic modeling of components such as synchronous generators, excitation systems, prime movers, wind turbines, HVDC and FACTS devices, and loads.

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Introduction to Model Writing course provides participants with an introduction to the practical and theoretical aspects of dynamic modeling using PSS®E. In this interactive course, participants will gain a basic understanding of user-defined models.

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The Advanced Model Writing course equips participants with knowledge in both practical and theoretical aspects of dynamic modeling using PSS®E. In this hands-on course, participants will have an opportunity to write several user-defined models.

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Understanding the role of renewable energy in the power supply portfolio is critical when developing a reliable and feasible power system, which meets Renewable Portfolio Standards and reduces the utility's carbon footprint. Power system engineers need an appreciation of the planning and operational impacts of integrating renewable generation into the transmission system and an understanding of renewable energy policies to sustain and grow this largely unharnessed energy source.

The primary objective of this course is to provide an overview of the technical challenges and benefits of integrating large amounts of renewable generation (wind and solar) and energy storage into the transmission system, along with the power system studies that need to be conducted.

Upon completion of this course, participants will have a deep understanding of the latest renewable generation and energy storage technologies, their capabilities and limitations and methods to assess their impacts on the transmission system.

Upon registration, you will also receive a one-hour personalized session with an instructor of your choosing. The booking details can be found within the course details once your registration is completed.

14 Hours E-Learning
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) - 1.4
Professional Development Hours (PDHs) -14

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Understand the dynamic models of power system components and the classical control techniques to determine system transient and small signal stability. The Introduction to Power Systems Dynamics course explores both theory and practice for modeling major power system components, such as synchronous machines, excitation systems, governors and loads, and provides examples using PSS®E.

Topics covered in PSEC 600 include:
• Modeling synchronous machines for stability studies
• Understanding the synchronous machine model development procedure
• Modeling DC, AC and static excitation systems
• Examining the characteristics of prime movers and developing models that can be used in power system studies
• Exploring the characteristics of load models such as constant power (MVA) load, polynomial load, exponential load, etc.
• Modeling of induction motors
• Studying the transient behavior of synchronous machines due to electrical and mechanical phenomena
• Exploring the factors affecting small signal stability
• Understanding the design, structure and use of power system stabilizers (PSS)

Upon completion of this course, participants will have an understanding of dynamic effects encountered in operation of the power system and expansion planning analysis.

Instructor: Carlos Grande-Moran

• 40+ years of experience in analysis, development, design, functional specifications, documentation, planning, and operations problems related to electric power systems
• Academic Degrees
  • PhD, Electric Power Systems, Iowa State University
  • ME, Systems Engineering, University of Virginia
  • ME, Electric Power Systems, Iowa State University
  • Diploma Engineer Mechanical and Electrical Engineer
• Completed GE's Turbine Design Course & GE's Generator Design Advanced Course
• Senior Member of the IEEE and its Power & Energy Society
• Speaks 5 languages – English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French

~22 Hours E-Learning
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) - 2.2
Professional Development Hours (PDHs) - 22 hours

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This e-learning course provides a foundational understanding of dynamic simulations using PSS®E (Power System Simulator for Engineering), a leading software tool for power system analysis. Designed for engineers, students, and industry professionals, this course covers key concepts such as dynamic simulation setup, procedures, and disturbances. Through interactive lessons and exercises, students will gain practical skills in setting up, running, and interpreting dynamic simulations to analyze system behavior under various operating conditions and disturbances. 

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This entry-level course introduces power system professionals to the fundamentals of dynamic simulation using the PSS®E software. Tailored for engineers and technical staff in the electric utility and energy sectors, the course focuses on the core concepts and practical applications of the PSSE dynamics module.
 
Topics covered in PSSE-400:
-The role of dynamic simulation in power system analysis
-How to set up, run, and analyze dynamic simulations in PSSE
-Best practices for interpreting results and identifying system behavior under disturbances

Who should enroll?
-Power system engineers
-Grid operations and planning staff
-Technical professionals new to PSSE or dynamic studies

Prerequisites:
-Basic familiarity with power system fundamentals
-Prior exposure to PSSE load flow studies is helpful but not required

Course format:
-Self-paced, online modules
-Interactive simulations and guided exercises
-Knowledge checks through quizzes

Instructor: Cyril Anthony

• Specializes in steady state analysis, transient stability analysis, short circuit and protection coordination, and conducting the inspection/testing of electrical equipment for power plants
• Power Flow and Dynamic Simulation Analysis instructor for Siemens' PTI PSS®E courses
• Expertise with PSS®E, PSS®CAPE, PSS®MUST, ASPEN, MATLAB 
• Academic Degrees
  • MS, Electrical and Computer Engineering, 
    Northeastern University
  • BS, Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Technology and 
    Engineering (MSU)
• Member of the IEEE and its Power and Energy 
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~5 Hours E-Learning
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) - 0.5
Professional Development Hours (PDHs) - 5 hours

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Harmonics Analysis Using PSSE is an e-learning course consisting of a 1.2-hour video that provides a comprehensive understanding of harmonics analysis. The course covers various aspects of harmonics analysis, including documentation, examples, calculations, limits based on applicable standards, APIs for calculations, and data and models based on CIGRE TB 766.

~1.2 Hours of E-Learning

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This course introduces the Time-series Power Flow add-on module, a powerful tool that enables planning engineers to enhance the accuracy of short-term planning decisions, specifically in outage planning and operations planning. Through a combination of theoretical concepts and practical hands-on exercises, participants will learn how to leverage this module to unlock valuable insights and optimize their planning processes.

1.2 Hour E-Learning Course

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The Voltage Droop Control module in PSSE (Power System Simulation for Engineers) allows users to analyze and model voltage droop control in power systems. This course will provide an in-depth understanding of voltage droop control, including its application and impact on power flow solutions.

1. Review the voltage setpoint and band controls in power flow solution
2. Discuss the voltage droop control
3. Model the voltage droop control and analyze the power flow results
4. Discuss the application notes of voltage droop control

1 Hour E-Learning Course

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This course introduces the financial and economic aspects of the electric utilities and illustrates their importance in engineering decisions. It covers fundamental accounting concepts, financial structures, depreciation calculations, and other operating expenses. Discussions include cash flow analysis, financing system growth, and the impact of income taxes on economic decisions. The course also covers the basics of engineering economic analysis, including present value calculations and techniques involving corporate model simulations.

2-Days
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) -1.2
Professional Development Hours (PDHs) - 12

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Project teams face challenges such as aggressive deadlines, scope creep, communication breakdowns and financial constraints. It takes solid project management skills and knowledge to successfully manage these challenges and achieve project success.

This course discusses and examines tools used in the project management process for scheduling and controlling the types of projects a power system engineer would encounter.

2 Days Hybrid (Attend Virtually or In-person)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) - 1.2
Professional Development Hours (PDHs) - 12

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This course is designed to familiarize new users with the Power Flow and Fault Analysis features of the PSS®E program. Upon completion of this course, new PSS®E users will be acquainted with most program functions in sufficient detail for them to begin study work relevant to power flow, fault analysis and other types of steady state analysis.

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Sign up 3 or more employees and received 5% off. Sign up for this course and another course in the catalog receive 10% off.

All Attendees who register will receive a Certificate of Completion upon completion. 

.5 Days
Professional Development Hours (PDHs) - 4

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This course is an intensive hands-on course for power system engineers interested in learning the basic functions of PSS®E Power Flow and Dynamics in a condensed format. This course will help users get started with power flow data entry, solution and report, and apply data-checking functions in PSS®E to identify power flow modeling issues. In addition, participants will understand how to set up a dynamic simulation database in PSS®E, perform simulations of different types of disturbances and produce plots of key variables for analyzing transient and dynamic stability behaviors of the power system.

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An intensive hands-on course, designed to familiarize new users with the Dynamic Simulation features of the PSS®E program, and to explore how different types of disturbances can cause systems to behave in certain ways through analysis of system response outputs from PSS®E dynamic simulations.

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Learn the basics of the Python language and how to automate PSS®E using the Python APIs.

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This course is designed for experienced engineers interested in learning advanced analysis of system stability and dynamics. Examples and exercises focus on dynamic modeling of components such as synchronous generators, excitation systems, prime movers, wind turbines, HVDC and FACTS devices, and loads.

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Introduction to Model Writing course provides participants with an introduction to the practical and theoretical aspects of dynamic modeling using PSS®E. In this interactive course, participants will gain a basic understanding of user-defined models.

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The Advanced Model Writing course equips participants with knowledge in both practical and theoretical aspects of dynamic modeling using PSS®E. In this hands-on course, participants will have an opportunity to write several user-defined models.

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Geomagnetic Disturbances (GMDs) occur when solar energetic particles from the sun migrate to the earth and cause short-term variations in the earth’s magnetic field. These variations can eventually lead to Geomagnetically Induced Currents (GICs) and a potential increase in var losses and harmonic distortion that may lead to voltage stability problems. The objective of the PSSC 800 course is to provide participants with an introduction to the GIC module in PSS®E, the theory of GIC, and the configuration and operation of the module.

Upon completion of this course, participants will have a fundamental understanding of GIC theory and basic knowledge to perform GICstudies using PSS®E.

1 Day
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) - 0.6
Professional Development Hours (PDHs) - 6

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Geomagnetic Disturbances (GMDs) occur when solar energetic particles from the sun migrate to the earth and cause short-term variations in the earth’s magnetic field. These variations can eventually lead to Geomagnetically Induced Currents (GICs) and a potential increase in var losses and harmonic distortion that may lead to voltage stability problems. The objective of the PSSC 800 course is to provide participants with an introduction to the GIC module in PSS®E, the theory of GIC, and the configuration and operation of the module. PSSC 810 is a hands-on workshop during which the instructor will review and discuss the participants’ actual PSS®E GIC models.

Upon completion of this course, participants will have a fundamental understanding of GIC theory and basic knowledge to perform GIC studies using PSS®E. Participants will also be able to perform GIC studies on their own system to prepare for the next solar flare.

2 Days
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) - 1.2
Professional Development Hours (PDHs) - 12

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Harmonics Analysis Using PSSE is an e-learning course consisting of a 1.2-hour video that provides a comprehensive understanding of harmonics analysis. The course covers various aspects of harmonics analysis, including documentation, examples, calculations, limits based on applicable standards, APIs for calculations, and data and models based on CIGRE TB 766.

~1.2 Hours of E-Learning

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This course introduces the Time-series Power Flow add-on module, a powerful tool that enables planning engineers to enhance the accuracy of short-term planning decisions, specifically in outage planning and operations planning. Through a combination of theoretical concepts and practical hands-on exercises, participants will learn how to leverage this module to unlock valuable insights and optimize their planning processes.

1.2 Hour E-Learning Course

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The Voltage Droop Control module in PSSE (Power System Simulation for Engineers) allows users to analyze and model voltage droop control in power systems. This course will provide an in-depth understanding of voltage droop control, including its application and impact on power flow solutions.

1. Review the voltage setpoint and band controls in power flow solution
2. Discuss the voltage droop control
3. Model the voltage droop control and analyze the power flow results
4. Discuss the application notes of voltage droop control

1 Hour E-Learning Course

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This course provides transmission and distribution planning engineers, rate design engineers from utilities, and regulatory commissioners with methods for effectively modeling, analyzing, allocating and reducing losses. Topics include loss evaluation techniques, methods for simplifying the loss calculation, principal causes of losses (transformers and lines) and program requirements to reduce them effectively.

3 Days
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) - 1.8
Professional Development Hours (PDHs) - 18

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The objective of the Substation Engineering course is to provide participants with a basic understanding of the electrical engineering design fundamentals for new substations or for expansions of existing stations.

Upon completion of this course, participants will have a fundamental understanding of
substation design, which is a must for engineers and technicians working in the power system.


3 Days
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) - 1.8
Professional Development Hours (PDHs) - 18

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Most major cities throughout the country have low-voltage network systems in the downtown commercial areas, supplying important loads requiring highly reliable service. Many network systems have been in service for more than 60 years, and the engineers familiar with these have retired. An understanding of the fundamentals of network system design, protection and operation is required by engineers and technicians involved with secondary networks for the first time.

The Low-voltage Networks – Theory and Practical Applications course teaches the design, operation, and protection practices used for both dedicated feeder grid and spot network systems, and for non-dedicated feeder spot network systems.


3 Days
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) - 1.8
Professional Development Hours (PDHs) - 18

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Government and regulatory bodies are pressuring power utilities to improve power supply reliability while maintaining voltage level of the system within limits. Distribution Automation is one of the smart grid applications that can enable reliability improvement while accounting for voltage control. The Distribution Automation course provides participants with a practical understanding of system, equipment, economic and communication aspects of Distribution Automation applications.

4.5 days
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) - 2.7
Professional Development Hours (PDHs) - 27

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Microgrids: Understanding design,  Operation, and Implementation




This course provides a comprehensive exploration of microgrids, covering their key concepts, operations, and unique features compared to traditional and digital grids. The course begins by defining microgrids and examining their components, structure, and architecture. It then analyzes the pros and cons of microgrids from various perspectives, including energy efficiency, reliability, resilience, and control. The operational considerations of microgrids, such as energy generation, storage, distribution, renewable energy sources, and control systems, are discussed. The integration of microgrids with the larger power grid and the regulatory and financial considerations associated with microgrids are also addressed.

By the end of the course, learners will have a solid foundation in microgrid fundamentals, enabling them to understand their operation, advantages, challenges, and broader context. Whether an energy professional, policymaker, or interested in sustainable energy systems, this course equips learners with the necessary knowledge to navigate the world of microgrids effectively.

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Continuing Education Units (CEUs) -.4
Professional Development Hours (PDHs) - 4

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The course on Microgrid Management Systems offers a comprehensive understanding of the subject, covering architectural design, various layers, and project delivery aspects. Participants will learn about the components, technologies, and strategies involved in effectively managing microgrids. The course aims to equip students with the skills to design, deploy, and maintain efficient microgrid management systems through theoretical knowledge and practical examples. It covers topics such as microgrid components, control strategies, integration of renewable energy sources and storage systems, project delivery processes, and best practices.

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Continuing Education Units (CEUs) -.4
Professional Development Hours (PDHs) - 4

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The energy industry, like any other, is supported by professionals in finance, marketing, human resources management, legal, and of course, engineering. So it stands to reason that power engineers are not the only ones who need to understand how the electric power system works in order to provide service and implement the needed changes that will enhance the system’s performance, improve reliability, and integrate renewable resources and other green technology initiatives.

4 Days
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) - 0
Professional Development Hours (PDHs) - 0

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This course introduces the financial and economic aspects of the electric utilities and illustrates their importance in engineering decisions. It covers fundamental accounting concepts, financial structures, depreciation calculations, and other operating expenses. Discussions include cash flow analysis, financing system growth, and the impact of income taxes on economic decisions. The course also covers the basics of engineering economic analysis, including present value calculations and techniques involving corporate model simulations.

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Continuing Education Units (CEUs) -1.2
Professional Development Hours (PDHs) - 12

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Distribution power systems across the globe are facing a dramatic change in the face of increasing distributed generation, energy storage and smart grid technology deployments. As such, governments and utilities are creating distributed system operators/platforms (DSO/Ps) to significantly improve the monitoring, operation and planning of the future distribution system.

Our instructors are heavily engaged in the development of NYREV-DSP (New York Reforming the Energy Vision - Distributed System Platform) one of the leading developments to create a DSO/P. This course will cover some of the latest developments from the US and Europe. Topics such as collaborative processes to develop/design a DSO/P, architecture development, DSO/P planning, market and operational segments will be described as well as the technologies required to create a DSO/P.

Through completion of this course participants will gain an understanding from the high-level concept down to the detailed architecture.

1 Day
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) - .6
Professional Development Hours (PDHs) - 6

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Project teams face challenges such as aggressive deadlines, scope creep, communication breakdowns and financial constraints. It takes solid project management skills and knowledge to successfully manage these challenges and achieve project success.

This course discusses and examines tools used in the project management process for scheduling and controlling the types of projects a power system engineer would encounter.

2 Days Hybrid (Attend Virtually or In-person)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) - 1.2
Professional Development Hours (PDHs) - 12

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Understanding the role of renewable energy in the power supply portfolio is critical when developing a reliable and feasible power system, which meets Renewable Portfolio Standards and reduces the utility's carbon footprint. Power system engineers need an appreciation of the planning and operational impacts of integrating renewable generation into the transmission system and an understanding of renewable energy policies to sustain and grow this largely unharnessed energy source.

The primary objective of this course is to provide an overview of the technical challenges and benefits of integrating large amounts of renewable generation (wind and solar) and energy storage into the transmission system, along with the power system studies that need to be conducted.

Upon completion of this course, participants will have a deep understanding of the latest renewable generation and energy storage technologies, their capabilities and limitations and methods to assess their impacts on the transmission system.

3.5 Days (Hybrid Option available, attend either online or in-person)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) - 2.0
Professional Development Hours (PDHs) - 20

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Understanding the role of renewable energy in the power supply portfolio is critical when developing a reliable and feasible power system, which meets Renewable Portfolio Standards and reduces the utility's carbon footprint. Power system engineers need an appreciation of the planning and operational impacts of integrating renewable generation into the transmission system and an understanding of renewable energy policies to sustain and grow this largely unharnessed energy source.

The primary objective of this course is to provide an overview of the technical challenges and benefits of integrating large amounts of renewable generation (wind and solar) and energy storage into the transmission system, along with the power system studies that need to be conducted.

Upon completion of this course, participants will have a deep understanding of the latest renewable generation and energy storage technologies, their capabilities and limitations and methods to assess their impacts on the transmission system.

Upon registration, you will also receive a one-hour personalized session with an instructor of your choosing. The booking details can be found within the course details once your registration is completed.

14 Hours E-Learning
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) - 1.4
Professional Development Hours (PDHs) -14

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The efficient design and continuous modernization of plants is a crucial factor in order to secure sustainable business success in all industries. The objective of the Industrial Power Systems Applications course is to provide participants with a basic understanding of power system analysis that will enable them to make the best decisions across the lifecycle of their plant and equipment - from initial project planning through operation and maintenance or for expansion of the existing plant.

Upon completion of this course, participants will have a theoretical knowledge of design and operation of a modern industrial power system and will be able to apply problem- solving strategies to their plant network.

3 days (Hybrid, attend online or in-person)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) - 1.8
Professional Development Hours (PDHs) - 18

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This course introduces the topics of economic dispatch and generation scheduling. A logical sequence of generation scheduling problems is examined, and new solution techniques discussed. Power generation characteristics, economic dispatch and methods of solution, transmission losses, unit commitment, scheduling of limited energy resources, hydro-thermal coordination, current interchange practices in U.S. utilities and pools, and techniques for analyzing power system security are addressed.

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A power system is designed to provide adequate capability to meet system demand, losses and generation reserve. However, energy should be produced and supplied at minimum cost/environmental impact. The system price in the day-ahead market is determined by matching offers from generators to bids from users at each node to develop a classic supply and demand equilibrium price. This course introduces the concepts of the day-ahead and real time markets and provides understanding of the regulation and deregulation of electric markets and its impact in the electricity value chain.

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Overhead Transmission Line Asset Management provides participants with a fundamental understanding of the commissioning, maintenance and operations techniques that are a vital part of any overhead transmission line (OHTL) asset management program. Designed for electrical technicians and engineers, this course covers concepts that are of special importance to those working in the field.

Upon completion of this course, participants will better understand the fundamentals of OHTL asset management methods and tools, and be able to apply this knowledge to their asset management procedures.

4.5 Days
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) - 2.7
Professional Development Hours (PDHs) - 27

Webcast Price: $2,800.00
Classroom Price: $3,020.00

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Siemens PTI Academy now offers assistance in assessing your company's training needs. This Training Needs Assessment is conducted through a survey and interviews, resulting in a report that identifies the gaps by business priority along with other useful statistics. The results provided in the report will identify the knowledge gaps that exist across multiple departments and can be used to create a training program to address those gaps. Not only is conducting a TNA an excellent way to assess your training needs, it can also save a lot of time and money knowing that your company is getting the right training they need to meet your company’s goals. 

Click here for the TNA Request Form!