North Dakota-Electrical Engineering Package #3: 30 PDH

In this course the student will study the North Dakota State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Statutes and Rules including Ethics. A twenty-five question quiz will test his or her understanding of the subject.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

• The engineer’s guidelines for practicing within North Dakota's statutes and rules
• The engineer’s duty to protect the public
• The engineer’s duty to make objective and truthful statements
• The engineer’s duty to limit practice to his or her field of competence
• The engineer’s duty to maintain client confidentiality
• The engineer’s responsibility to the profession

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a 25 question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies 3 professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Explain AI/ML concepts and techniques for power systems.
• Apply supervised and unsupervised learning methods.
• Evaluate AI/ML applications in fault detection and asset management.
• Analyze AI/ML’s role in renewable forecasting and stability.
• Understand safety, security, and trust in AI/ML deployment.
• Explore emerging trends and research in AI-powered grid 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 five (5) hours of professional development (PDH).

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Identify energy-saving IT equipment and configurations
• Explain air management for optimal cooling efficiency
• Apply ASHRAE thermal guidelines to design decisions
• Evaluate cooling systems and economizer usage
• Analyze energy efficiency metrics like PUE and ERE
• Design power distribution systems for minimal energy loss

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).

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Understand motor management’s impact on energy and operational costs.
• Apply life-cycle costing in motor selection and replacement decisions.
• Identify and implement energy efficiency opportunities in motor systems.
• Utilize MotorMaster+ for energy and cost-saving analyses.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive motor management action plan.
• Apply ISO 50001 principles for continuous energy improvement.

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).

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Explain key energy storage technologies and operational principles.
• Compare performance metrics of storage systems.
• Analyze applications for grid flexibility and stability.
• Evaluate environmental and economic impacts.
• Understand policy considerations in storage deployment.
• Assess emerging trends and future storage 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 five (5) hours of professional development (PDH).

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Explain lightning physics and flash mechanics.
• Apply IEC 62305 lightning protection standards.
• Design air-termination and grounding systems.
• Evaluate lightning risks using risk management frameworks.
• Select appropriate materials for lightning protection systems.
• Integrate surge protection devices into power 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 five (5) hours of professional development (PDH).

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED

This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Explain SSPS structure and functional classifications.
• Compare SSPS to conventional substation capabilities.
• Analyze SSPS benefits for grid resilience and efficiency.
• Understand SSPS roles in DER and microgrid integration.
• Identify R&D challenges and development pathways.
• Evaluate SSPS components, controls, and protection 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).