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May 7, 2008 A Penton Media Publication Vol. V No. 9

Featured Courses
Cast Your Vote Now!

Training Schedule, June 2008

Online Technical Certification

Electric Power Distribution Workshops

Professional Development Courses

Occupancy Sensors A-Z

Online Arc Flash & Shock Hazard Safety Training

Visit the EC&M e-Tradeshow


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Courses
Training Schedule, June 2008

  • NICET 1 & 2 Fire Alarm Live Class:
    June 23, 24, Teterboro, NJ
  • NICET 1 & 2 Fire Alarm Webinar:
    June 6, 13, 20, 27
  • Residential Audio/Video Webinar:
    June 4, 11
  • Networking 101 Webinar:
    June 5, 12
  • Networking 101 Live Class:
    June 3, North Hollywood, CA
  • Networking 101 Live Class:
    June 10, Dallas, TX
  • Networking 101 Live Class:
    June 12, St. Louis, MO
  • Networking 101 Live Class:
    June 17, South Plainfield, NJ
  • Networking 101 Live Class:
    June 19, Rochester, NY
  • Networking 201 Live Class:
    June 26, Gaitherburg, MD
Register for classes and get the complete 2008 schedule at www.NationalTrainingCenter.net

Webinar Wednesday. Register for this FREE Webinar at www.NationalTrainingCenter.net

NTC also offers a complete line of professional references. Please visit our website for all the details.



Online Technical Certification Study online, at your own pace and earn your technical certificate in Electronics, Electromechanical and Programmable Logic Controllers. Develop your knowledge and technical skills in design, programming, installation, operation & troubleshooting of industrial electronics and PLC equipment.
Our Programs feature:
  • Industry recognition
  • Continuous enrollment and flexible payment options
  • New DVD version available for the ET and EM programs
  • Interactive computer-based and online learning resources
  • Hands-on labs using software simulation
  • Free 1-800 technical, tutorial and admin support
Offered through a network of colleges across North America. For info call 1-888-553-5333.
For a Free Information Package, click www.online-tech-training.com/ecm



Electric Power Distribution Workshops
The Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T), formerly University of Missouri-Rolla, in cooperation with Cooper Power Systems, offers a series of two- and three-day workshops on a broad range of topics related to electric power distribution. These topics span basic power system analysis to advanced treatments of overcurrent and overvoltage protection, as well as the application and protection of capacitors and transformers. The courses are taught by a combination of industry practitioners and academics. All courses feature highly polished workshop notes and PowerPoint presentations. Enroll now for the following Missouri S&T/CPS courses: Capacitor Applications, May 6-8, 2008 and Symmetrical Components (SYM), May 20-21, 2008; located at Missouri S&T in Rolla, MO. Need to train your employees? We are currently adding to our 2008 Calendar for on- and off-site training. Contact us now to reserve your date for 2008. For further information on these and other System Integration Workshops, visit our website, email us at grentzl@mst.edu with any questions, or contact the Distance and Continuing Education office at 573-341-4278.



Professional Development Courses
Accubid offers a number of courses designed to teach the novice or seasoned professional the principles of contracting with the aid of a computer. Our estimating courses and project management courses are designed, developed, and evaluated by contractors for contractors.

Upcoming Courses

Change Order Management 100 Course
Las Vegas, NV - June 2nd
Los Angeles, CA - June 23rd

Scheduling 100 Course
Los Angeles, CA - June 26th and 27th

Electrical Estimating Level 100 Course
Kansas City, MO - June 2nd to 6th
Phoenix, AZ - June 9th to 13th
Detroit, MI - June 23rd to 27th

Contact Pat Capone (pcapone@accubid.com) to register.

Visit www.accubid.com/education/education.htm for complete descriptions.



Occupancy Sensors A-Z
Automatic shutoff using devices such as occupancy sensors and intelligent control panels is required by energy codes. The Lighting Controls Association’s popular online course on switching controls and systems offers free education about occupancy sensor technology, application and troubleshooting. Registered/Accredited with NCQLP, AEE and NALMCO. www.aboutlightingcontrols.org



Online Arc Flash & Shock Hazard Safety Training
This self-paced online training course is beneficial for any person working with or around energized electrical equipment. After completing this training, you will understand Arc Flash and the hazards associated with it. In addition, you will understand safe working distances, arc flash categories, employer/employee responsibilities, parts of the AF label, shock protection boundaries, and proper PPE. Visit laptec.inquisiq.com/, or call (225) 751-7535 to register and get trained!



Shows & Events

Visit the EC&M e-Tradeshow
Look for this free live conference, scheduled for Thursday, May 8 at 10 a.m. Eastern and Pacific:

Calculating Arc Flash Energy Levels by Benjamin Medich, P.E.

This conference will detail how NFPA 70E, “Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace,” and IEEE 1584, “Guide for Performing Arc-Flash Hazard Calculations,” have varying — and sometimes overlapping — requirements for the development of an arc-flash analysis. It also will provide a survey of these methods, along with the basics to allow an integrated approach to arc-flash analysis, taking into account the requirements of both analysis methods. This conference is a must for electrical engineers and designers as well as plant/facility electrical maintenance personnel.

Coming soon:
"Understanding Electrical Safety and PPE Selection"
"Implementing an Arc-Flash Safety Compliance Program"
"Preparing an Arc-Flash Hazard Study"

Visit the many exhibitors in this virtual tradeshow and take a look at the On-Demand Library, where you can view past online conferences 24/7/365. Visit the EC&M eTradeshow.



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