Environmental Engineering

  • In this course the student will understand the theory and practice of remote sensing and image processing. Remote sensing is valuable tool for engineers and surveyors as it provides a cost-effective means of surveying, monitoring, and mapping objects at or near the surface of the Earth.Instructor: Raymond Bosek, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

      • Explain remote sensing and its applications
      • Discuss the basic components of remote sensing
      • Discuss the history and future of remote sensing
      • Understand three-dimensional (3d) data acquisition
      • Describe elements of processing geospatial data
      • Explain image enhancements
      • Explain Digital Elevation Models (DEMs)

    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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    Remote Sensing Essentials: 5 PDH

    $30.00 Add to cart
    In this course the student will understand the theory and practice of remote sensing and image processing. Remote sensing is valuable tool for engineers and surveyors as it provides a cost-effective means of surveying, monitoring, and mapping objects at or near the surface of the Earth.Instructor: Raymond Bosek, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

      • Explain remote sensing and its applications
      • Discuss the basic components of remote sensing
      • Discuss the history and future of remote sensing
      • Understand three-dimensional (3d) data acquisition
      • Describe elements of processing geospatial data
      • Explain image enhancements
      • Explain Digital Elevation Models (DEMs)

    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 steam generation, boilers and boiler components, and basic concepts in their operation and maintenance.Instructor: Seth Grablow, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

      • Explain steam generation theory
      • Explain boiler design requirements
      • Discuss the different types of boilers
      • Describe the different types of boiler fittings and accessories
      • Identify the automatic controls associated with boilers
      • Describe the different types of instruments and meters
      • Explain the procedures associated with boiler water treatment and cleaning
      • Describe the procedures for cleaning boiler firesides and watersides
      • Describe the procedures associated with boiler maintenance

    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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    Boiler Basics-Operation and Maintenance: 5 PDH

    $30.00 Add to cart
    In this course the student will understand steam generation, boilers and boiler components, and basic concepts in their operation and maintenance.Instructor: Seth Grablow, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

      • Explain steam generation theory
      • Explain boiler design requirements
      • Discuss the different types of boilers
      • Describe the different types of boiler fittings and accessories
      • Identify the automatic controls associated with boilers
      • Describe the different types of instruments and meters
      • Explain the procedures associated with boiler water treatment and cleaning
      • Describe the procedures for cleaning boiler firesides and watersides
      • Describe the procedures associated with boiler maintenance

    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 fire protection systems and fire protection system operations and will be able to familiarize themselves with the various systems and components including operations and maintenance/ inspection procedures.Instructor: Seth Grablow, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

      • Explain the various types of sprinkler systems
      • Explain the various types of sprinklers
      • Discuss the types of automatic sprinklers
      • Discuss sprinkler system detection and indicating devices
      • Describe sprinkler system inspection and testing procedures
      • Explain types of gaseous extinguishing systems
      • Discuss dry chemical extinguishing systems
      • Explain the procedures associated with boiler water treatment and cleaning
      • Describe the procedures for cleaning boiler firesides and watersides
      • Describe the procedures associated with boiler maintenance

    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) hours of professional development (PDH).

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    Fire Protection Systems: 3 PDH

    $18.00 Add to cart
    In this course the student will understand fire protection systems and fire protection system operations and will be able to familiarize themselves with the various systems and components including operations and maintenance/ inspection procedures.Instructor: Seth Grablow, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

      • Explain the various types of sprinkler systems
      • Explain the various types of sprinklers
      • Discuss the types of automatic sprinklers
      • Discuss sprinkler system detection and indicating devices
      • Describe sprinkler system inspection and testing procedures
      • Explain types of gaseous extinguishing systems
      • Discuss dry chemical extinguishing systems
      • Explain the procedures associated with boiler water treatment and cleaning
      • Describe the procedures for cleaning boiler firesides and watersides
      • Describe the procedures associated with boiler maintenance

    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) hours of professional development (PDH).

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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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  • This course provides a thorough overview of motor and drive systems and their components and presents various methods and opportunities to enhance performance and increase efficiency.Instructor: Seth Grablow, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

      • Understand motor and drive systems and their components
      • Discuss various industrial uses for motor and drive systems
      • Explain tools and methods to analyze systems
      • Discuss performance enhancements at the system level
      • Discuss performance enhancements at the component level
      • Understand the economics of the system and systems management approaches

    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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    Improving Motor and Drive System Performance: 5 PDH

    $30.00 Add to cart
    This course provides a thorough overview of motor and drive systems and their components and presents various methods and opportunities to enhance performance and increase efficiency.Instructor: Seth Grablow, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

      • Understand motor and drive systems and their components
      • Discuss various industrial uses for motor and drive systems
      • Explain tools and methods to analyze systems
      • Discuss performance enhancements at the system level
      • Discuss performance enhancements at the component level
      • Understand the economics of the system and systems management approaches

    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 facility’s water and sewage systems and associated common components as well as basic concepts in installing, maintaining, repairing and the operation and maintenance of these systems.Instructor: Seth Grablow, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

      • Discuss the different types of plumbing fixtures commonly found
      • Explain the operation of common plumbing fixtures
      • Describe the procedures associated with plumbing repairs
      • Explain the procedures for locating pipe leakage
      • Describe installation and repair of common water and sewage components
      • Describe maintenance and repair of common water and sewage components
      • Explain procedures associated with sewer maintenance and repair

    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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    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair of Water and Sewage Systems: 5 PDH

    $30.00 Add to cart
    In this course the student will understand a facility’s water and sewage systems and associated common components as well as basic concepts in installing, maintaining, repairing and the operation and maintenance of these systems.Instructor: Seth Grablow, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

      • Discuss the different types of plumbing fixtures commonly found
      • Explain the operation of common plumbing fixtures
      • Describe the procedures associated with plumbing repairs
      • Explain the procedures for locating pipe leakage
      • Describe installation and repair of common water and sewage components
      • Describe maintenance and repair of common water and sewage components
      • Explain procedures associated with sewer maintenance and repair

    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 basics of hydraulics and pneumatics systems, hydraulics and pneumatics system components, and the operation and maintenance of these systems. Instructor: Seth Grablow, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

      • Explain the operating principles of hydraulic systems
      • Discuss operation characteristics and component functions
      • Discuss maintenance procedures of a hydraulic system
      • Describe the operating principles of pneumatic systems
      • Identifying operational characteristics and service procedures applicable to pneumatic systems

    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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    Principles of Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems: 4 PDH

    $24.00 Add to cart
    In this course the student will understand the basics of hydraulics and pneumatics systems, hydraulics and pneumatics system components, and the operation and maintenance of these systems. Instructor: Seth Grablow, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

      • Explain the operating principles of hydraulic systems
      • Discuss operation characteristics and component functions
      • Discuss maintenance procedures of a hydraulic system
      • Describe the operating principles of pneumatic systems
      • Identifying operational characteristics and service procedures applicable to pneumatic systems

    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 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

    $18.00 Add to cart
    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 roadway approach embankment design and construction and methods to mitigate deformations typically seen in these structure, including the infamous “bump” encountered at the approach to structure interface.Instructor: Raymond Bosek, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

    • Explain typical approach roadway deformation problems
    • Discuss internal and external deformation
    • Understand computation of immediate and consolidation settlements
    • Explain deformation design solutions
    • Understand construction monitoring and quality assurance

    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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    Approach Roadway Deformations: 4 PDH

    $24.00 Add to cart
    In this course the student will understand roadway approach embankment design and construction and methods to mitigate deformations typically seen in these structure, including the infamous “bump” encountered at the approach to structure interface.Instructor: Raymond Bosek, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

    • Explain typical approach roadway deformation problems
    • Discuss internal and external deformation
    • Understand computation of immediate and consolidation settlements
    • Explain deformation design solutions
    • Understand construction monitoring and quality assurance

    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 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 the characteristics and applications of various industrial coatings and metal finishes. Instructor: Seth Grablow, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

    • Discuss various metal coating types and characteristics
    • Explain film-forming mechanisms and binders
    • Understand driers, pigments, solvents, and miscellaneous additives
    • Explain zinc-rich coatings and VOCs
    • Understand powder coating, thermal sprays, galvanizing, etc.

    CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

    You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a fifteen (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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    Coating Types and Characteristics of Metals: 3 PDH

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    In this course the student will understand the characteristics and applications of various industrial coatings and metal finishes. Instructor: Seth Grablow, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

    • Discuss various metal coating types and characteristics
    • Explain film-forming mechanisms and binders
    • Understand driers, pigments, solvents, and miscellaneous additives
    • Explain zinc-rich coatings and VOCs
    • Understand powder coating, thermal sprays, galvanizing, etc.

    CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

    You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a fifteen (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 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

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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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  • 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

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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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  • In this course the student will understand the engineering characteristics of soils and rocks and to how to properly identify and classify to develop a subsurface profile for site evaluations.Instructor: Raymond Bosek, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

    1. Discuss soil descriptions and standards
    2. Explain soil classification and properties
    3. Discuss practical aspects of fine-grained and course-grained soils
    4. Explain rock descriptions and classifications (SPT)
    5. Understand subsurface profile development

    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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    Engineering Description of Soils and Rocks: 4 PDH

    $24.00 Add to cart
    In this course the student will understand the engineering characteristics of soils and rocks and to how to properly identify and classify to develop a subsurface profile for site evaluations.Instructor: Raymond Bosek, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

    1. Discuss soil descriptions and standards
    2. Explain soil classification and properties
    3. Discuss practical aspects of fine-grained and course-grained soils
    4. Explain rock descriptions and classifications (SPT)
    5. Understand subsurface profile development

    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 essentials of subsurface explorations for roadways with a comprehensive overview including site preparation, sampling methods, types of testing and methods, as well as standard guidelines and recommendations.Instructor: Raymond Bosek, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

    • Discuss preparing for subsurface explorations
    • Explain field reconnaissance and setting-up a exploration program
    • Discuss sampling techniques and tools
    • Explain various tests in addition to the standard penetration test (SPT)
    • Understand guidelines for minimum exploration

    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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    Geotechnical Subsurface Exploration for Roadways: 5 PDH

    $30.00 Add to cart
    In this course the student will understand the essentials of subsurface explorations for roadways with a comprehensive overview including site preparation, sampling methods, types of testing and methods, as well as standard guidelines and recommendations.Instructor: Raymond Bosek, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

    • Discuss preparing for subsurface explorations
    • Explain field reconnaissance and setting-up a exploration program
    • Discuss sampling techniques and tools
    • Explain various tests in addition to the standard penetration test (SPT)
    • Understand guidelines for minimum exploration

    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 intricate details of laboratory testing of subsurface soils and rocks in order to obtain values of their engineering properties necessary for design.Instructor: Raymond Bosek, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

    • Explain common laboratory test methods
    • Discuss laboratory testing equipment for soil and rock samples
    • Discuss testing procedures
    • Explain measured parameters
    • Understand common guidelines for testing soils and rocks

    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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    Laboratory Testing for Geotechnical Design and Construction: 5 PDH

    $30.00 Add to cart
    In this course the student will understand the intricate details of laboratory testing of subsurface soils and rocks in order to obtain values of their engineering properties necessary for design.Instructor: Raymond Bosek, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

    • Explain common laboratory test methods
    • Discuss laboratory testing equipment for soil and rock samples
    • Discuss testing procedures
    • Explain measured parameters
    • Understand common guidelines for testing soils and rocks

    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 design of slope stability in embankments and structures and how to recognize, analyze, and solve slope instability issues encountered.Instructor: Raymond Bosek, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

    • Explain the effects of water on slope stability
    • Discuss Factor of Safety in Design
    • Understand how to solve slope instability problems
    • Explain methods and tools to solve slope instability issues
    • Understand methods to improve stability

    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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    Slope Stability in Embankments and Structures: 5 PDH

    $30.00 Add to cart
    In this course the student will understand the design of slope stability in embankments and structures and how to recognize, analyze, and solve slope instability issues encountered.Instructor: Raymond Bosek, PE

    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

    This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

    • Explain the effects of water on slope stability
    • Discuss Factor of Safety in Design
    • Understand how to solve slope instability problems
    • Explain methods and tools to solve slope instability issues
    • Understand methods to improve stability

    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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State Approvals

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 require continuing education (CE) be completed with a state approved provider. We are approved in all of the seven states requiring pre-approval. “Click to Verify” button will transfer you to the State Board website listing approved providers. We are listed under Ezekiel Enterprises, LLC or EZpdh.com with POC: Raymond Bosek

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Louisiana:
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Not Mandatory

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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