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Communicating and collaborating with Microsoft Teams is critical, especially as many are working remotely. In this course, you will utilize the power of Microsoft Teams to collaborate internally...
The Grove Hotel
Come to the first in-person Labor and Employee Relations Group Annual Meeting since 2019! The annual meeting will bring together labor relations leaders to share their experiences, recommendations, and lessons learned about key labor relations and human resource issues. This year’s conference will consist of two half days and one full day: afternoon sessions on June 6, a full day of sessions on Ju...
This two-and-a-half-day course is part of the Staking Technician Certification Program and is structured to teach the skills necessary to design and lay out URD residential subdivisions. The ...
Online
Learn the fundamentals of using Excel to perform calculations and create charts. Upon successful completion of this two-part course, you will be able to: Understand advantages of using ...
The communications industry is forever scrambling for pole rental space on distribution structures to attach telephone, CATV, and fiber-optic cables. With right of way becoming harder...
Online
During this session, you will: •Determine if your utility’s cash flow is too low, too high, or just right to achieve your financial goals.
•Compare and contrast direct and indirect...
A well-written construction contract and properly drawn set of plans and specifications will go a long way toward getting the lowest bid prices while easing administrative burdens. Accurate...
Skamania Lodge
This two-day course will focus on transformer and substation equipment testing and diagnostic analysis, including general apparatus construction, test theory, test application
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Skamania Lodge
This one-and-a-half-day workshop will provide instruction and lead you in the development or updating of an avian protection plan for your electric utility. The workshop will cover ...
Online
This two-part course is intended to demystify the electric rate-setting process and leave you with a deeper understanding of how to utilize your rates to set up financially sustainable utilities in uncertain times. You will learn high-level concepts and steps involved in a rate study process, as well as review key tools and policies available to utilities to ensure stability, equity, and long-term...
Online
Materials are a required component to the building of assemblies and maintenance of the distribution system. They flow from the warehouse to the field and become assets/continuing property ...
Online
More rooftop solar and commercial solar are being installed by consumers to defray their energy bills, and batteries such as the Tesla Powerwalls are gaining in popularity. In this ...
Online
Learning how to effectively communicate with people in crisis is becoming more of a necessity in the everyday workplace, both in the field and in the office. Mental health resources are being stretched to their breaking point and socioeconomic stressors a...
Crown Plaza Anchorage Midtown
“People learn nothing when they’re asleep, and very little when they’re bored," John Cleese. The Foreman Leadership Skills Program is designed to support the development of skills needed ...
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Point
This course is for personnel who wish to obtain an overview and basic working knowledge of employment and labor laws that affect their business. On day one, attendees will cover ...
Grove Hotel
Come to the first in-person Accounting and Finance Conference since 2019! This one-and-a-half-day conference will offer the ability to reconnect with colleagues and meet new ...
Online
You already know Outlook as a workhorse that you rely on throughout your busy day. But did you know that by maximizing Outlook’s functionality you may be able to view it ...
The Grove Hotel
Many elements drive modern rate policy, strategy, design, and structure. New technology, strain on system operations from peak loads, increased costs, economic hardship, distributed...
Riverhouse
As a result of a rapidly changing cyber-threat landscape and the growth of digitization, electric utilities recognize the need to effectively manage cyber risks. Boards face a balancing act with ...
Online
Effective communication is now more important than ever. Fortunately, this three-part communication series will teach you how to refresh, grow, and expand your communication skills, even in challenging times. You may register for each one separately or for all three at a discounted price....
Online
This webinar provides a solid foundation for effective workplace communication by focusing first on interpersonal communication. You will learn the importance of active listening, understand the impact of nonverbal communication, apply questioning techniques to promote better understanding, and present messages efficiently and effectively – all while focusing on closing the communication feedback ...
Online
This webinar covers contracted or outside labor, in addition to internal labor, used to assemble and maintain the distribution system. Instructor Teri Wallis will show you how to simplify ...
Online
During this session, you will: •Understand and evaluate the impact of rising costs – let’s discuss labor and material increases.
•Discuss the impact the pandemic has...
This advanced two-day class provides attendees with a journey lineworker's view of AC transformers. The curriculum includes a combination of electrical theory and hands-on practice. The ...
Online
The 2023 NESC is available in August 2022 and becomes effective in January 2023. There were over 500 change proposals submitted in this code cycle: new sets of rules are expected ...
Online
In this two-part webinar, learn the power of Excel as a database. Topics include database terminology, outlining and doing data subtotals, and more. Upon successful completion of this ...
The course will cover troubleshooting problems and what to look for in single-phase problems; how to fix three-phase problems from wrong voltages and how they occur, and how to ...
This workshop kicks off the Manager as Leader series and is designed to help ignite, inspire, and nurture the leader mindset within you. This class must be taken before other classes in the series.
Leadership is a choice: Own the choice. Own the transition. Own the role.
No skills, techniques, or methods will have lasting impact until you clarify who you are and why you intend to lead ot...
Online
This webinar builds a more specialized communication skill: handling difficult conversations well, even when the stakes are high and/or people get emotional. You will learn what makes a conversation critical; the importance of staying in dialogue; how to identify and combat non-productive behaviors that can emerge; how to stay focused on real objectives; and how to influence others through listeni...
Online
This is a four-day online, hands-on security course that teaches you how to harden, monitor, and protect Microsoft Windows-based networks. Based on more than 15 years of security ...
Grand Hotel Salem
You can’t achieve significance without the help of others. Fortunately, author and popular NWPPA instructor Erick Rheam is here to help you better understand human dynamics so you can achieve and maintain long-term success and significance. Join your peers to unlock a proven formula that ignites purpose in your life so that you may create a vision that motivates and excites you about your future....
This two-day workshop will equip you with the mindsets and skills to handle inevitable, everyday people problems you experience throughout your work. A core goal is to help you develop ...
Best Western Ponderosa Lodge
This course will cover basic relaying concepts and industry standards for protecting those who develop settings. You will learn about CT circuits vs. DC control and PT circuits, the basic symbolism pertaining to protection and print reading, point-to-point checks, and keeping up with documentation. We will also discuss the process to commission a new relay, zones of protection on a transmission li...
Online
Communication gaps in the workplace can often be attributed to cultural or generational differences. Therefore, this 90-minute webinar will heighten your awareness of how cultural and generational factors influence interactions. You will come away with an appreciation of how individual lenses come into play, and you will build a flexible communication approach that can improve the effectiveness of...
Online
Whether your utility uses a traditional special equipment system, has inventoried special equipment, or has a combination thereof, this session will provide a clear explanation of the ...
Online
The best-designed power line is useless without land to build it on. Acquiring easements from property owners to cross over their land and possibly cut their trees may be the hardest ...
Online
Develop a mastery of your Word documents in this two-part course. Upon successful completion, you will be able to:Use advanced selection techniques, create and use character, ...
Online
During this session, you will: •Demystify the complexity of financial information through communication that brings teams together.
•Discuss the measurement and communication ...
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Point
Every interaction is an opportunity to build commitment and capability.
Your daily interactions are the heartbeat of your working relationships. Are your interactions boosting the commitment and capability of those you lead? This course will introduce and enable you to apply proven principles and skills for interacting effectively in a variety of leadership situations....
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Point
Leadership happens in the context of relationships.
This course will help you identify and proactively manage the relationships that matter most to you in your role as a leader. Building relationships of trust and respect is central to your success as a leader. Know your key relationships and care for those key relationships on an ongoing basis....
Online
During this session, you will: •Discuss how metrics are shaping the direction and decisions at your utility to achieve desired results.
•Evaluate various metrics (operational,...
Online
In this course, you will learn about the interaction of assemblies using materials from the warehouse through unitizing them to assets/continuing property records. Utilizing ...
Online
Electric utilities receive stray voltage complaints that often occur at bodies of water, such as boat docks and swimming pools. Join this webinar to discuss methods of investigation, cause ...
Hampton Inn & Suites Bend
“People learn nothing when they’re asleep, and very little when they’re bored," John Cleese. The Foreman Leadership Skills Program is designed to support the development of skills needed ...
Online
This deep dive starts with the essentials of Excel's conditional formatting and then takes off quickly. You will learn to call out interesting data using colors, icons, or data bars. Upon...
Online
For your ratepayers/consumers/members, price/cost and reliability are most important. Therefore, keeping rates as low as possible is the desired outcome of attending this final session ...
Online
Microgrids are small power grids operating either within a larger power grid or independently, and they are increasingly becoming advantageous to customers such as college ...
The Citizen Hotel
Coaching is the craft of today’s workplace leader.
Your role as a leader is to help others succeed in their role. This is done by continually building your team’s capacity (commitment and competence) to succeed. This cource will provide a proven roadmap and set of tools to effectively coach others to higher levels of commitment and competence. ...
Online
Are you looking for a tool that will help you with projects? Microsoft Planner can help! In this hands-on course, you will earn how to utilize Microsoft Planner to create a simple project ...
Online
During this session, you will: •Discuss and interpret the importance of authorization, completeness, accuracy, validity, physical safeguards and security, error handling, and segregation of ...
The Citizen Hotel
Teamwork is hard work. But it’s worth it.
Teamwork is often an over-used buzz word. Most of us would agree that it is important and most of us can identify teamwork when we see it; but leadership is about creating and sustaining it. This course will provide a roadmap and set of skills to help you build and sustain a strong team. ...
Online
In this interactive and informative webinar, we will examine four M365 tools that don't get a lot of attention but are extremely useful. Learn how to harness the power of these tools and ...
This two-day workshop equips you with the mindsets and skills to handle inevitable, everyday people problems you experience throughout your work. A core goal is to help you develop a ...
Online
You may have been using PowerPoint for years, but instructor Neal Otto wants to refresh your view of this powerful and essential tool. In this two-part course, you will learn how to create ...
Online
Plans, plans, and more plans. During this session, you will: •Understand the importance of planning to set the course for your utility.
•Determine must haves when it comes to ...
Online
In this webinar you will learn the primary causes and effects of pole buckling, including insufficient pole class and short guy leads; the methods to design a wood pole distribution structure ...
Online
Did you know that Microsoft Office tools can increase your efficiency and productivity while reducing your workload if you harness its powers? Neal Otto will teach you tips and tricks to reuse...
Change requires leadership. Leadership requires change.
Workplace leaders are the "tread on the tire" when it comes to change. This workshop will provide the roadmap and set of tools to lead your team through challenging change....
Online
This half-day course is for Excel users who spend too much time manipulating data into the right format before they even begin to analyze it month after month or week after week or...
Online
Cleaning up bad formatting can be a nightmare until you understand how Word works and what tools are available to fix these issues. You are encouraged to bring your own problem ...
Online
As we close out the year and prepare for the next one, many of us have a desire to clean up the clutter we have collected throughout the year. Much of this clutter comes in digital forms ...
Online
During this session, you will: •Learn the essentials that will assist you to contribute and respond when faced with significant business matters needing to be evaluated. •Understand how ...
Online
When designing a distribution line, it is necessary to select the proper pole top assembly for each pole, including crossarms (wood and fiberglass), pins, and insulators (polymer and ...
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