Montana – Rules, Statutes, and Ethics for Professional Engineers: 3 PDH

In this course the professional engineering student will study the Montana Board of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors Rules & Statutes, including Professional Engineering Ethics.

AI/ML Technology in Power System Applications: 5 PDH

In this course the student will understand the role, potential, and challenges of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) technologies in modern power system applications. They will gain knowledge of various AI/ML techniques, their practical uses in grid operations, and the importance of safety, security, and trust in deploying these technologies within critical infrastructure

Best Practices for Energy-Efficient Data Center Design: 4 PDH

In this course the student will understand the principles, strategies, and technologies used to design energy-efficient data centers, including IT systems, environmental controls, cooling systems, air management, and energy performance metrics.

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.

Grid-Scale Energy Storage Technologies: 4 PDH

In this course the student will gain a comprehensive understanding of current and emerging grid-scale energy storage technologies, their operational characteristics, applications, and the role these technologies play in enhancing power system flexibility and supporting renewable energy integration.

Lightning Protection Design and Standards: 5 PDH

In this course the student will understand the principles, standards, risks, and design methods of lightning protection systems, including external and internal protection strategies, materials selection, and risk assessment based on IEC 62305 standards.

Solid State Power Substation Technology: 4 PDH

In this course the student will understand the design, function, and transformative role of Solid State Power Substations (SSPS) in the evolving power grid. They will grasp challenges of legacy substations, the role of power electronic converters, and how SSPS enables resilient, secure, and flexible grid architectures.