Illinois – Laws, Rules and Ethics for Professional Engineers: 3 PDH

In this course the student will study the State Board of Professional Engineers of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Laws and Rules, including Professional Engineering Ethics.

Design and Development of Hybrid Power Plants: 4 PDH

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.

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

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.

Energy Storage Technology Cost and Performance: 4 PDH

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).

Electrical Storage Guide for Electrical Engineers: 5 PDH

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.

Electrification-Power System Evolution and Infrastructure Development: 5 PDH

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.

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

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.

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training: 1 PDH

In this course the student will understand what sexual harassment is, who it applies too, governing laws, and the methods for employers to address, correct , and prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.

Illinois – Laws, Rules and Ethics for Professional Engineers: 3 PDH

In this course the student will study the State Board of Professional Engineers of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Laws and Rules, including Professional Engineering Ethics.

Continuous Energy Improvement in Motor Driven Systems: 5 PDH

In this course the student will understand the principles, strategies, and best practices for achieving continuous energy improvement in motor-driven systems. They will learn how to develop and implement motor management programs, assess motor system efficiency, apply energy-saving technologies, and adopt life-cycle cost approaches to decision-making.

Fuel Cell Technology and Performance: 4 PDH

In this course the student will understand the fundamental principles, design, operation, and performance characteristics of various fuel cell technologies, including their system components, fuel processing, and real-world applications.

Geothermal Heat Pump Systems: 4 PDH

In this course the student will understand how geothermal (geoexchange) heat pump systems function, including heat transfer mechanisms, system components, ground loop configurations, performance considerations, and environmental and economic impacts.

Guide to Chilled Water Plant Design: 5 PDH

In this course the student will understand how to design, operate, and optimize chilled water plants with respect to energy efficiency, load variability, system configurations, equipment characteristics, and instrumentation strategies. They will develop a systems-level understanding of chilled water distribution, including how to manage load uncertainty, evaluate life-cycle costs, and integrate effective controls.

Introduction to Composite Materials: 3 PDH

In this course the student will understand the fundamental concepts, structures, classifications, and applications of composite materials. They will learn how different fibre and matrix combinations influence properties, and they will grasp the benefits and limitations of thermoset and thermoplastic composites as well as reinforcement mechanisms.

Vacuum Technology and Applications: 5 PDH

In this course the student will gain a comprehensive understanding of vacuum technology, including its principles, terminology, pump technologies, measurement methods, system design, leak detection, and application across industries. They will learn how vacuum environments are created, maintained, and optimized for various engineering and industrial processes.

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training: 1 PDH