Course List & Session Schedule

Estimation for the Design Consultant - 3 Hours

This course is designed to equip professionals in the field of design consulting with the knowledge and skills required to accurately estimate the cost and scope of both single and multi discipline projects. This comprehensive course delves into the critical aspects of estimation at all stages of design, enabling design consultants to make informed decisions, create competitive project proposals, and effectively manage budgets.

Winter 2025 Session Times & Dates: 9:00 AM to Noon EST Jan. 30, 2025.

Note: This session will be open for a maximum of 30 participants. Under O.A.C.E.T.T. guidelines this will be a Passive Session with a future Active Session to be added for Summer/Fall 2025

Electrical Estimation for the Design Consultant - 3 Hours

This course is designed to equip professionals in the field of electrical design consulting with the knowledge and skills required to accurately estimate the cost and scope of electrical projects. This comprehensive course delves into the critical aspects of electrical estimation, enabling design consultants to make informed decisions, create competitive project proposals, and effectively manage budgets.

2025 Session Times & Dates: TBD

Note: This session will be open for a maximum of 30 participants. Under O.A.C.E.T.T. guidelines this will be a Passive Session with a future Active Session to be added in the future.

Understanding Your Building’s Electrical Power System - 3 Hours

Understanding your Electrical Power System provide participants with an understanding equipment, systems, and technology in their buildings electrical power system. It begins with the utility supply and works its way through the various levels of electrical distribution voltage. Various types of motor control, and electrical distribution and components will be explained. This is a general familiarity session to give facilities managers, non-electrical staff, building maintenance staff knowledge to effectively manage and make decisions about their systems. Basic electrical maintenance will be discussed. The course is not intended for the electrical trained. However, it could be a good starting point for an electrical person new to the building world. Be assured the course is taught with a minimum amount of electrical engineering jargon or math. Let us help demystify what is in all those metal boxes and why do they make that noise.

2025 Session Times & Dates: 9:00 AM to Noon EST Feb. 27, 2025

Note: This session will be open for a maximum of 50 participants. Under O.A.C.E.T.T. guidelines this will be a Passive Session.

Low Voltage (<750VAC) Electrical Conductor Sizing Essentials - 3 Hours

Master the fundamentals of sizing electrical conductors in this practical course. developed with the Electrical Design Professional in mind, you will learn the critical skills needed for accurate conductor sizing. Topics covered include material selection, standards compliance, calculations, and practical applications. By course end, you'll be well-equipped to size electrical conductors confidently, ensuring safety and compliance with industry and regulatory standards. Join us and become a confident in your conductor sizing!

Spring 2025 Session Times & Dates: TBD

Note: This session will be open for a maximum of 30 participants. Under O.A.C.E.T.T. guidelines this will be a Passive Session with a future Active Session to be added for Summer/Fall 2025

Buried Low Voltage (<750VAC) Electrical Conductor Sizing Essentials - 3 Hours

Buried electrical conductors sizing differs substantially from regular low voltage conductor sizing. In this practical course, developed with the Electrical Design Professional in mind, you will learn the critical skills needed for accurate conductor sizing. Topics covered include material selection, standards compliance, calculations, and practical applications. By course end, you'll be well-equipped to size electrical conductors confidently, ensuring safety and compliance with industry and regulatory standards. Join us and become a confident in your conductor sizing!

Spring 2025 Session Times & Dates: TBD

Note: This session will be open for a maximum of 30 participants. Under O.A.C.E.T.T. guidelines this will be a Passive Session with a future Active Session to be added for Summer/Fall 2025

Basic Electrical Power System - Testing,Commissioning & Start Up - 3 Hours

The Basic Electrical Power System - Testing, Commissioning & Start-Up course is designed to provide participants with a basic understanding of the processes and techniques involved in testing, commissioning, and starting up electrical power systems for commercial and residential buildings including emergency power. This course covers fundamental principles, practical methodologies, and industry best practices to ensure the safe and efficient operation of electrical power systems.

This course is in development and expected to be available in Spring/Summer 2025.

Spring/Summer 2025 Session Times & Dates: TBD

Note: This session will be open for a maximum of 30 participants. Under O.A.C.E.T.T. guidelines this will be a Passive Session with a future Active Session to be added for Summer/Fall 2025

Advanced Electrical Power System - Testing,Commissioning & Start Up - 3 Hours

The "Advanced Electrical Power System - Testing, Commissioning & Start-Up" course is designed to provide in-depth knowledge and practical skills for professionals in the field of electrical engineering, power systems, and energy management. This course focuses on the essential aspects of testing, commissioning, and starting up complex electrical power systems, ensuring their safe and efficient operation. Participants will learn about the latest industry standards, practices, and advanced techniques to tackle the challenges of modern power systems.

This course is in development and expected to be available in Spring/Summer 2025.

Spring/Summer 2025 Session Times & Dates: TBD

Note: This session will be open for a maximum of 30 participants. Under O.A.C.E.T.T. guidelines this will be a Passive Session with a future Active Session to be added for Summer/Fall 2025

Electrical / Mechanical Design Coordination - 3 Hours

This course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of electrical and mechanical design coordination. Mechanical and Electrical systems are a critical components of any infrastructure project, and effective coordination is essential to ensure the successful integration of electrical systems into complex projects. This course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to create effective interdisciplinary cooperation and create integrated, efficient, and compliant designs. The common gaps and design miss coordination will be covered. Emphasis will be placed on developing an understanding between the disciplines on the impact of design decisions and equipment selection.

2025 Session Times & Dates: 9:00 AM to Noon EST March 27, 2025

Note: This session will be open for a maximum of 60 participants. Under O.A.C.E.T.T. guidelines this will be a Passive Session with a future Active Session to be added for Summer/Fall 2025

Electrical Power System Condition Assessment - 3 Hours

The Electrical Power System Condition Assessment course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of how to evaluate and assess the health and performance of electrical power systems. Electrical power systems are critical components of modern infrastructure, and their reliable operation is essential for the functioning of various industries and services. This course equips learners with the knowledge and skills needed to access electrical power systems condition, performance and available life span for the critical repair versus replace decision.

This course is in development and expected to be available in Fall 2025.

Fall 2025 Session Times & Dates: TBD

Note: This session will be open for a maximum of 30 participants. Under O.A.C.E.T.T. guidelines this will be a Passive Session with a future Active Session to be added for Summer/Fall 2025

Estimating Electrical Design Fees for Design Consultants - 3 Hours

Estimating Electrical Design Fees for Design Consultants is designed to equip professionals in the field of electrical design consulting with the knowledge and skills required to estimate profitable design fees. This comprehensive course delves into the critical aspects of electrical fee estimation, enabling design consultants to create competitive and profitable project proposals, perform go/no go decisions on pursuing a project and avoid under budgeting for project fees.

This course is in development and expected to be available in Spring 2025.

Spring 2025 Session Times & Dates: TBD

Note: This session will be open for a maximum of 30 participants. Under O.A.C.E.T.T. guidelines this will be a Passive Session with a future Active Session to be added for Summer/Fall 2025

Electrical Systems for Hazardous Locations - 3 Hours

Intended for non-electrical or new to the industry electrical designers, Electrical systems in hazardous areas have unique features and requirments that should be understood by those involved in the design of facilities, processes and systems of hazardous facilities such as refueling stations, waste water treatment and pumping stattions, industrial factilities. This session will first cover the defintion of a hazardous area under the Ontario Electrical Safety Code and provide a broad overview of area classifications and associated electrical requirments.

This course is in development and expected to be available in Fall 2025.

Fall 2025 Session Times & Dates: TBD

Note: This session will be open for a maximum of 30 participants. Under O.A.C.E.T.T. guidelines this will be a Passive Session with a future Active Session to be added for Winter 2026