Electrical Engineering

  • EZpdh-NEC-part-1-pdh-engineer-courses-new
    Part 1 of a three part series, this four (4) hour course covers and highlights some of the significant changes and updates in the 2023 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) which was recently updated from the 2020 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC).Instructor: Juan Pesante, PE
    The student will progress through each section of the NEC from the introduction up to and including article 200. The student will be identifying chapters, articles, and tables of where and what significant changes occurred (be it an addition, revision, or deleting), the student will review the 2023 version of the updated text, and understand the reason for the change with an explanatory brief.

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

    • Become familiar with some of the significant changes including additions, deletions, and modification to the 2023 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) from the 2020 Edition for Chapters 1 up to Chapter 2
    • Comprehend, after reviewing the significant changes and additions to the 2023 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) the large scope of the changes to the code, thereby seeking additional and more thorough reviews of the entire code

    CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

    You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies four (4) professional development hour (PDH) of continuing education.

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    2023 NEC Significant Code Changes Part 1: 4 PDH

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    Part 1 of a three part series, this four (4) hour course covers and highlights some of the significant changes and updates in the 2023 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) which was recently updated from the 2020 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC).Instructor: Juan Pesante, PE
    The student will progress through each section of the NEC from the introduction up to and including article 200. The student will be identifying chapters, articles, and tables of where and what significant changes occurred (be it an addition, revision, or deleting), the student will review the 2023 version of the updated text, and understand the reason for the change with an explanatory brief.

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

    • Become familiar with some of the significant changes including additions, deletions, and modification to the 2023 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) from the 2020 Edition for Chapters 1 up to Chapter 2
    • Comprehend, after reviewing the significant changes and additions to the 2023 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) the large scope of the changes to the code, thereby seeking additional and more thorough reviews of the entire code

    CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

    You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies four (4) professional development hour (PDH) of continuing education.

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  • EZpdh-2023-NEC-part-2-pdh-engineer-course-new
    Part 2 of a three part series, this four (4) hour course covers and highlights some of the significant changes and updates in the 2023 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) which was recently updated from the 2020 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC).Instructor: Juan Pesante, PE
    The student will progress through each section of the NEC for articles 300 and 400. The student will be identifying chapters, articles, and tables of where and what significant changes occurred (be it an addition, revision, or deleting), the student will review the 2023 version of the updated text, and understand the reason for the change with an explanatory brief.

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

    • Become familiar with some of the significant changes including additions, deletions, and modification to the 2023 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) from the 2020 Edition for Chapter 3 and Chapter 4
    • Comprehend, after reviewing the significant changes and additions to the 2023 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) the large scope of the changes to the code, thereby seeking additional and more thorough reviews of the entire code

    CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

    You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies four (4) professional development hour (PDH) of continuing education.

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    2023 NEC Significant Code Changes Part 2: 4 PDH

    $24.00 Add to cart
    Part 2 of a three part series, this four (4) hour course covers and highlights some of the significant changes and updates in the 2023 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) which was recently updated from the 2020 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC).Instructor: Juan Pesante, PE
    The student will progress through each section of the NEC for articles 300 and 400. The student will be identifying chapters, articles, and tables of where and what significant changes occurred (be it an addition, revision, or deleting), the student will review the 2023 version of the updated text, and understand the reason for the change with an explanatory brief.

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

    • Become familiar with some of the significant changes including additions, deletions, and modification to the 2023 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) from the 2020 Edition for Chapter 3 and Chapter 4
    • Comprehend, after reviewing the significant changes and additions to the 2023 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) the large scope of the changes to the code, thereby seeking additional and more thorough reviews of the entire code

    CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

    You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies four (4) professional development hour (PDH) of continuing education.

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  • EZpdh-2023-NEC-part-3-pdh-course-engineers-new
    Part 3 of a three part series, this four (4) hour course covers and highlights some of the significant changes and updates in the 2023 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) which was recently updated from the 2020 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC).Instructor: Juan Pesante, PE
    The student will progress through each section of the NEC for articles 500 though 900 including the Annexs. The student will be identifying chapters, articles, and tables of where and what significant changes occurred (be it an addition, revision, or deleting), the student will review the 2023 version of the updated text, and understand the reason for the change with an explanatory brief.

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

    • Become familiar with some of the significant changes including additions, deletions, and modification to the 2023 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) from the 2020 Edition for Chapters 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and Annexes
    • Comprehend, after reviewing the significant changes and additions to the 2023 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) the large scope of the changes to the code, thereby seeking additional and more thorough reviews of the entire code

    CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

    You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies four (4) professional development hour (PDH) of continuing education.

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    2023 NEC Significant Code Changes Part 3: 4 PDH

    $24.00 Add to cart
    Part 3 of a three part series, this four (4) hour course covers and highlights some of the significant changes and updates in the 2023 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) which was recently updated from the 2020 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC).Instructor: Juan Pesante, PE
    The student will progress through each section of the NEC for articles 500 though 900 including the Annexs. The student will be identifying chapters, articles, and tables of where and what significant changes occurred (be it an addition, revision, or deleting), the student will review the 2023 version of the updated text, and understand the reason for the change with an explanatory brief.

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

    • Become familiar with some of the significant changes including additions, deletions, and modification to the 2023 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) from the 2020 Edition for Chapters 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and Annexes
    • Comprehend, after reviewing the significant changes and additions to the 2023 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) the large scope of the changes to the code, thereby seeking additional and more thorough reviews of the entire code

    CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

    You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies four (4) professional development hour (PDH) of continuing education.

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  • In this course the student will understand the fundamental concepts of accident dynamics, accident prevention, and accident analysis. The student will learn the theoretical bases of safety management and accident analysis, and the practical application of a Safety Management framework for an organization.
    Instructor: Raymond Bosek, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

      • Explain accidents and accident models
      • Discuss cause and effect relationships
      • Understand human performance considerations
      • Describe safety management systems
      • Recognize accident types/ individual and systems
      • Explain the design of accident investigations

    CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

    You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a twenty (20) question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies four (4) professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.

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    Accident and Operational Safety Analysis: 4 PDH

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    In this course the student will understand the fundamental concepts of accident dynamics, accident prevention, and accident analysis. The student will learn the theoretical bases of safety management and accident analysis, and the practical application of a Safety Management framework for an organization.
    Instructor: Raymond Bosek, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

      • Explain accidents and accident models
      • Discuss cause and effect relationships
      • Understand human performance considerations
      • Describe safety management systems
      • Recognize accident types/ individual and systems
      • Explain the design of accident investigations

    CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

    You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a twenty (20) question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies four (4) professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.

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  • Blockchain-Technology-Overview-PDH-Engineering-Course
    In this course the student will be introduced to Blockchain technology, from its history and beginnings, through the various components, models, and make-up and finally its applications and limitations. Instructor: Juan Pesante, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

    • Understand the Origins of Blockchains
    • Identify Blockchain Components and Models
    • Explain Blockchain Forking and Contracts
    • Explain Blockchain Smart Contracts
    • Discuss Blockchain Limitations and Misconceptions
    • Discuss Blockchain Applications Considerations

    CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

    You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 15 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies three (3) professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.

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    Blockchain Technology Overview: 3 PDH

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    In this course the student will be introduced to Blockchain technology, from its history and beginnings, through the various components, models, and make-up and finally its applications and limitations. Instructor: Juan Pesante, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

    • Understand the Origins of Blockchains
    • Identify Blockchain Components and Models
    • Explain Blockchain Forking and Contracts
    • Explain Blockchain Smart Contracts
    • Discuss Blockchain Limitations and Misconceptions
    • Discuss Blockchain Applications Considerations

    CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

    You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 15 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies three (3) professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.

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  • In this course the student will understand the dangers and hazards when working with or near electrical power and approaches to work safely to avoid serious injury.Instructor: Juan Pesante, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

      • Explain how electrical shock is received
      • Discuss the dangers of electrical shock
      • Describe burns caused by electricity
      • Discuss the safety model
      • Explain recognizing, evaluating, and controlling hazards
      • Explain safe work practices

    CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

    You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies five (5) hours of professional development (PDH).

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    Electrical Safety: 5 PDH

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    In this course the student will understand the dangers and hazards when working with or near electrical power and approaches to work safely to avoid serious injury.Instructor: Juan Pesante, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

      • Explain how electrical shock is received
      • Discuss the dangers of electrical shock
      • Describe burns caused by electricity
      • Discuss the safety model
      • Explain recognizing, evaluating, and controlling hazards
      • Explain safe work practices

    CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

    You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies five (5) hours of professional development (PDH).

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  • Part 1 of a two part series, In this course the student will understand the strategic approach for improving performance to reduce human error and manage controls so as to reduce unwanted events and/or mitigate their impact should they occur. The student will learn methods and techniques for catching and reducing errors and locating and eliminating latent organizational weaknesses.
    Instructor: Raymond Bosek, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

      • Explain human performance and its principles
      • Discuss the anatomy of a human triggered event
      • Understand strategic approach for human performance
      • Describe human fallibility and common traits of human nature
      • Discuss performance modes of human performance
      • Recognize error-likely situations

    CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

    You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a twenty (20) question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies four (4) professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.

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    Engineering Human Performance Optimization in the Workplace Part 1: 4 PDH

    $24.00 Add to cart
    Part 1 of a two part series, In this course the student will understand the strategic approach for improving performance to reduce human error and manage controls so as to reduce unwanted events and/or mitigate their impact should they occur. The student will learn methods and techniques for catching and reducing errors and locating and eliminating latent organizational weaknesses.
    Instructor: Raymond Bosek, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

      • Explain human performance and its principles
      • Discuss the anatomy of a human triggered event
      • Understand strategic approach for human performance
      • Describe human fallibility and common traits of human nature
      • Discuss performance modes of human performance
      • Recognize error-likely situations

    CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

    You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a twenty (20) question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies four (4) professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.

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  • Solar resource forecasting is critical for the operation and management of solar power plants and electric grids. In this course the student will understand the basic concepts and various methods of solar irradiance forecasting as well as forecasting the power production of Photovoltaic (PV) power plants.Instructor: Juan Pesante, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

      • Explain empirical and physical solar forecasting methods
      • Explain statistical and machine learning methods
      • Discuss forecasting the production of a PV power plant
      • Discuss statistical error measures
      • Explain probabilistic solar forecasts

    CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

    You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies five (5) hours of professional development (PDH).

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    Forecasting Solar Radiation and Photovoltaic Power: 5 PDH

    $30.00 Add to cart
    Solar resource forecasting is critical for the operation and management of solar power plants and electric grids. In this course the student will understand the basic concepts and various methods of solar irradiance forecasting as well as forecasting the power production of Photovoltaic (PV) power plants.Instructor: Juan Pesante, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

      • Explain empirical and physical solar forecasting methods
      • Explain statistical and machine learning methods
      • Discuss forecasting the production of a PV power plant
      • Discuss statistical error measures
      • Explain probabilistic solar forecasts

    CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

    You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies five (5) hours of professional development (PDH).

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  • In this course the student will understand the concepts of measuring and modeling solar radiation, the various measurement systems available, satellite-based and operational models, and forecasting Solar Radiation and predicting Photovoltaic Power.Instructor: Juan Pesante, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

      • Explain the solar constant and total solar irradiance
      • Discuss solar radiation and the earth’s atmosphere
      • Explain the components of solar radiation
      • Explain measuring solar radiation and instrumentation
      • Describe measurement station design considerations
      • Explain modeling solar radiation and estimating irradiance
      • Discuss satellite-based models
      • Identify models used in operational models
      • Explain numerical weather prediction-based solar radiation estimates

    CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

    You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies five (5) hours of professional development (PDH).

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    Solar Energy Measuring and Modeling: 5 PDH

    $30.00 Add to cart
    In this course the student will understand the concepts of measuring and modeling solar radiation, the various measurement systems available, satellite-based and operational models, and forecasting Solar Radiation and predicting Photovoltaic Power.Instructor: Juan Pesante, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

      • Explain the solar constant and total solar irradiance
      • Discuss solar radiation and the earth’s atmosphere
      • Explain the components of solar radiation
      • Explain measuring solar radiation and instrumentation
      • Describe measurement station design considerations
      • Explain modeling solar radiation and estimating irradiance
      • Discuss satellite-based models
      • Identify models used in operational models
      • Explain numerical weather prediction-based solar radiation estimates

    CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

    You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies five (5) hours of professional development (PDH).

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  • This courses addresses the fundamental question of how much plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) charging infrastructure is needed in the United States to support both plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and battery electric vehicles (BEVs). In this course the student will understand PEV charging infrastructure requirements and analyze a range of plausible scenarios that consider the relationship between the evolution of the PEV fleet and charging infrastructure.Instructor: Juan Pesante, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

    • Understand residential and non-residential electric vehicle charging requirements
    • Discuss existing vehicle and infrastructure status
    • Understand different scenarios of growth
    • Explain direct current fast charging growth for corridor charging
    • Discuss overall infrastructure changes required for models and estimates

    CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

    You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies three (3) hours of professional development (PDH).

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    Analysis of National Charging infrastructure for Electric Vehicles: 3 PDH

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    This courses addresses the fundamental question of how much plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) charging infrastructure is needed in the United States to support both plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and battery electric vehicles (BEVs). In this course the student will understand PEV charging infrastructure requirements and analyze a range of plausible scenarios that consider the relationship between the evolution of the PEV fleet and charging infrastructure.Instructor: Juan Pesante, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

    • Understand residential and non-residential electric vehicle charging requirements
    • Discuss existing vehicle and infrastructure status
    • Understand different scenarios of growth
    • Explain direct current fast charging growth for corridor charging
    • Discuss overall infrastructure changes required for models and estimates

    CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

    You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies three (3) hours of professional development (PDH).

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  • In this course the student will understand how to reduce the cost and improve the effectiveness of operations and maintenance (O&M) for photovoltaic (PV) systems and combined PV and energy storage systems. The course follows the guide: Best Practices for O&M of Photovoltaic and Energy Storage Systems 3rd edition, published by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.Instructor: Juan Pesante, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

    • Understand standards of O&M of Photovoltaic and Energy Storage Systems
    • Discuss prerequisites for a successful O&M program
    • Understand dependencies on PV system type, site, and environmental conditions
    • Explain system performance and O&M plans
    • Discuss system monitoring and O&M implementation strategies
    • Discuss estimating PV O&M costs
    • Understand PV O&M cost survey information and trends

    CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

    You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies five (5) hours of professional development (PDH).

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    Best Practices for O&M of Photovoltaic and Energy Storage Systems: 5 PDH

    $30.00 Add to cart
    In this course the student will understand how to reduce the cost and improve the effectiveness of operations and maintenance (O&M) for photovoltaic (PV) systems and combined PV and energy storage systems. The course follows the guide: Best Practices for O&M of Photovoltaic and Energy Storage Systems 3rd edition, published by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.Instructor: Juan Pesante, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

    • Understand standards of O&M of Photovoltaic and Energy Storage Systems
    • Discuss prerequisites for a successful O&M program
    • Understand dependencies on PV system type, site, and environmental conditions
    • Explain system performance and O&M plans
    • Discuss system monitoring and O&M implementation strategies
    • Discuss estimating PV O&M costs
    • Understand PV O&M cost survey information and trends

    CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

    You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies five (5) hours of professional development (PDH).

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  • In this course the student will understand understand current Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) and Pumped Storage Hydropower (PSH) technologies and explore future advances of this technology by examining the feasibility of a variety of different concepts. Instructor: Juan Pesante, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

    • Understand current CAES and PSH technologies and their challenges
    • Discuss bulk energy storage applications and their requirements
    • Discuss novel CAES technologies
    • Discuss novel PSH technologies
    • Explain the feasibility of these novel technologies
    • Discuss technological gaps and barriers and further R&D needs

    CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

    You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies four (4) hours of professional development (PDH).

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    Compressed Air Energy Storage and Pumped Storage Hydropower Concepts: 4 PDH

    $24.00 Add to cart
    In this course the student will understand understand current Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) and Pumped Storage Hydropower (PSH) technologies and explore future advances of this technology by examining the feasibility of a variety of different concepts. Instructor: Juan Pesante, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

    • Understand current CAES and PSH technologies and their challenges
    • Discuss bulk energy storage applications and their requirements
    • Discuss novel CAES technologies
    • Discuss novel PSH technologies
    • Explain the feasibility of these novel technologies
    • Discuss technological gaps and barriers and further R&D needs

    CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

    You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies four (4) hours of professional development (PDH).

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  • In this course the student will understand the hybrid power plant and the necessary design and planning details required to ensure reliable and efficient means for power production. Instructor: Juan Pesante, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

    • Understand the hybrid power plant
    • Discuss hybrid power plant resources and market opportunities
    • Discuss plant design and optimization
    • Discuss plant control and operation
    • Explain hybrid power plant market and technology challenges

    CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

    You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies four (4) hours of professional development (PDH).

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    Design and Development of Hybrid Power Plants: 4 PDH

    $24.00 Add to cart
    In this course the student will understand the hybrid power plant and the necessary design and planning details required to ensure reliable and efficient means for power production. Instructor: Juan Pesante, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

    • Understand the hybrid power plant
    • Discuss hybrid power plant resources and market opportunities
    • Discuss plant design and optimization
    • Discuss plant control and operation
    • Explain hybrid power plant market and technology challenges

    CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

    You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies four (4) hours of professional development (PDH).

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  • This course provides a thorough overview of current electrical storage technologies including batteries, flywheels, compressed air energy storage (CAES), and pumped storage hydropower (PSH) and is a how-to guide for engineers to aid in the selection, procurement, installation, and/or operation of stationary energy storage systems in today’s electric grid. Instructor: Juan Pesante, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

    • Discuss electricity storage services and benefits
    • Understand various forms of current electric storage technologies
    • Explain advantages/disadvantages of current electric storage technologies
    • Discuss the methodology of evaluating electricity storage
    • Discuss storage systems procurement and installation

    CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

    You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a twenty (20) question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies five (5) professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.

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    Electrical Storage Guide for Electrical Engineers: 5 PDH

    $30.00 Add to cart
    This course provides a thorough overview of current electrical storage technologies including batteries, flywheels, compressed air energy storage (CAES), and pumped storage hydropower (PSH) and is a how-to guide for engineers to aid in the selection, procurement, installation, and/or operation of stationary energy storage systems in today’s electric grid. Instructor: Juan Pesante, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

    • Discuss electricity storage services and benefits
    • Understand various forms of current electric storage technologies
    • Explain advantages/disadvantages of current electric storage technologies
    • Discuss the methodology of evaluating electricity storage
    • Discuss storage systems procurement and installation

    CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

    You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a twenty (20) question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies five (5) professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.

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  • In this course the student will understand Electrification, the shift from non-electric to electric sources of energy at the point of final consumption, and an analysis of the potential impacts of widespread electrification on the evolution of the U.S. electricity system. This course follows the guide: Electrification Futures Study: Scenarios of Power System Evolution and Infrastructure Development for the United States, published by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Instructor: Juan Pesante, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

    • Understand Electrification and what it means for the future
    • Discuss end-use technology variations of the U.S. electrical system infrastructure
    • Discuss variations on cost, energy consumption, and emissions
    • Discuss demand-side flexibility variations
    • Explain electric sector variations on system evolution, costs, energy consumption, and emissions

    CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

    You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies five (5) hours of professional development (PDH).

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    Electrification-Power System Evolution and Infrastructure Development: 5 PDH

    $30.00 Add to cart
    In this course the student will understand Electrification, the shift from non-electric to electric sources of energy at the point of final consumption, and an analysis of the potential impacts of widespread electrification on the evolution of the U.S. electricity system. This course follows the guide: Electrification Futures Study: Scenarios of Power System Evolution and Infrastructure Development for the United States, published by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Instructor: Juan Pesante, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

    • Understand Electrification and what it means for the future
    • Discuss end-use technology variations of the U.S. electrical system infrastructure
    • Discuss variations on cost, energy consumption, and emissions
    • Discuss demand-side flexibility variations
    • Explain electric sector variations on system evolution, costs, energy consumption, and emissions

    CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

    You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies five (5) hours of professional development (PDH).

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  • In this course the student will understand a variety of different energy storage technologies and explore their advantages and disadvantages with an in-depth cost and performance comparison. This course follows the report: Energy Storage Technology and Cost Characterization Report, published by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Instructor: Juan Pesante, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

    1. Understand energy storage deployments by technology
    2. Discuss cost and performance metrics of different technologies
    3. Discuss in-depth parameters of each energy storage technologies
    4. Explain annualized cost and comparison of the technologies

    CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

    You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies four (4) hours of professional development (PDH).

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    Energy Storage Technology Cost and Performance: 4 PDH

    $24.00 Add to cart
    In this course the student will understand a variety of different energy storage technologies and explore their advantages and disadvantages with an in-depth cost and performance comparison. This course follows the report: Energy Storage Technology and Cost Characterization Report, published by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Instructor: Juan Pesante, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

    1. Understand energy storage deployments by technology
    2. Discuss cost and performance metrics of different technologies
    3. Discuss in-depth parameters of each energy storage technologies
    4. Explain annualized cost and comparison of the technologies

    CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

    You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies four (4) hours of professional development (PDH).

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  • Part one of a two-part course, this course provides a thorough overview of the systems engineering process and presents a in-depth review of the tools and processes to to develop a system efficiently and effectively and to support that system through its life cycle. Instructor: Seth Grablow, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

    • Explain systems engineering management
    • Understand the systems engineering process
    • Discuss requirement and functional analysis and allocation
    • Discuss systems engineering and the verification process
    • Explain the outputs of the systems engineering process
    • Understand work breakdown structure and configuration management

    CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

    You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a twenty (20) question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies five (5) professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.

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    Systems Engineering Fundamentals Part 1: 5 PDH

    $30.00 Add to cart
    Part one of a two-part course, this course provides a thorough overview of the systems engineering process and presents a in-depth review of the tools and processes to to develop a system efficiently and effectively and to support that system through its life cycle. Instructor: Seth Grablow, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

    • Explain systems engineering management
    • Understand the systems engineering process
    • Discuss requirement and functional analysis and allocation
    • Discuss systems engineering and the verification process
    • Explain the outputs of the systems engineering process
    • Understand work breakdown structure and configuration management

    CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

    You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a twenty (20) question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies five (5) professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.

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  • Part two of a two-part course, this course provides a thorough overview of the systems engineering process and presents a in-depth review of the tools and processes to to develop a system efficiently and effectively and to support that system through its life cycle. Instructor: Seth Grablow, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

    • Understand technical reviews and their roles in systems development
    • Discuss applications of trade studies, modeling & simulation, and metrics
    • Explain risk management and standards tools and concepts
    • Discuss systems engineering planning
    • Discuss product improvement strategies
    • Explain organizing and integrating systems development
    • Understand contractual and management considerations

    CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

    You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a twenty (20) question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies five (5) professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.

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    Systems Engineering Fundamentals Part 2: 5 PDH

    $30.00 Add to cart
    Part two of a two-part course, this course provides a thorough overview of the systems engineering process and presents a in-depth review of the tools and processes to to develop a system efficiently and effectively and to support that system through its life cycle. Instructor: Seth Grablow, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

    • Understand technical reviews and their roles in systems development
    • Discuss applications of trade studies, modeling & simulation, and metrics
    • Explain risk management and standards tools and concepts
    • Discuss systems engineering planning
    • Discuss product improvement strategies
    • Explain organizing and integrating systems development
    • Understand contractual and management considerations

    CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

    You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a twenty (20) question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies five (5) professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.

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    Part 1 of a multiple part series, this four (4) hour course covers and highlights some of the significant changes and updates in the 2020 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) which was recently updated from the 2017 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC).Instructor: Juan Pesante, PE
    The student will progress through each section of the NEC from the introduction up to and including article 300. The student will be identifying chapters, articles, and tables of where and what significant changes occurred (be it an addition, revision, or deleting), the student will review the 2020 version of the updated text, and understand the reason for the change with an explanatory brief.

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

    • Become familiar with some of the significant changes including additions, deletions, and modification to the 2020 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) from the 2014 Edition for Chapters 1 up to and including chapter 3
    • Comprehend, after reviewing the significant changes and additions to the 2020 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) the large scope of the changes to the code, thereby seeking additional and more thorough reviews of the entire code

    CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

    You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies four (4) professional development hour (PDH) of continuing education.

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    2020 NEC Significant Code Changes Part 1: 4 PDH

    $24.00 Add to cart
    Part 1 of a multiple part series, this four (4) hour course covers and highlights some of the significant changes and updates in the 2020 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) which was recently updated from the 2017 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC).Instructor: Juan Pesante, PE
    The student will progress through each section of the NEC from the introduction up to and including article 300. The student will be identifying chapters, articles, and tables of where and what significant changes occurred (be it an addition, revision, or deleting), the student will review the 2020 version of the updated text, and understand the reason for the change with an explanatory brief.

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

    • Become familiar with some of the significant changes including additions, deletions, and modification to the 2020 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) from the 2014 Edition for Chapters 1 up to and including chapter 3
    • Comprehend, after reviewing the significant changes and additions to the 2020 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) the large scope of the changes to the code, thereby seeking additional and more thorough reviews of the entire code

    CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

    You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies four (4) professional development hour (PDH) of continuing education.

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  • Part 2 of a multiple part series, this four (4) hour course covers and highlights some of the significant changes and updates in the 2020 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) which was recently updated from the 2017 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC).Instructor: Juan Pesante, PE
    The student will progress through all of article 400. The student will be identifying chapters, articles, and tables of where and what significant changes occurred (be it an addition, revision, or deleting), the student will review the 2020 version of the updated text, and understand the reason for the change with an explanatory brief.

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

    • Become familiar with some of the significant changes including additions, deletions, and modification to the 2020 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) from the 2017 Edition for chapter 4
    • Comprehend, after reviewing the significant changes and additions to the 2020 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) the large scope of the changes to the code, thereby seeking additional and more thorough reviews of the entire code

    CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

    You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies four (4) professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.

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    2020 NEC Significant Code Changes Part 2: 4 PDH

    $24.00 Add to cart
    Part 2 of a multiple part series, this four (4) hour course covers and highlights some of the significant changes and updates in the 2020 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) which was recently updated from the 2017 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC).Instructor: Juan Pesante, PE
    The student will progress through all of article 400. The student will be identifying chapters, articles, and tables of where and what significant changes occurred (be it an addition, revision, or deleting), the student will review the 2020 version of the updated text, and understand the reason for the change with an explanatory brief.

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

    • Become familiar with some of the significant changes including additions, deletions, and modification to the 2020 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) from the 2017 Edition for chapter 4
    • Comprehend, after reviewing the significant changes and additions to the 2020 Edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) the large scope of the changes to the code, thereby seeking additional and more thorough reviews of the entire code

    CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

    You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 20 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies four (4) professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.

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All of our online courses comply with the Continuing Professional Competency Guidelines published by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) and the International Association for Continuing Education & Training (IACEP), therefore, shall be acceptable to all the state boards requiring mandatory continuing education.
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This column lists states which DO NOT require continuing education (CE) to be completed with a state approved provider. States transfer responsibility to engineer to determine if the CE is acceptable and the state reserves the right to disallow hours if they determined hours are unacceptable. We recommend to complete CE with only state pre-approved providers

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