Who Should Attend:
All employees.
Overview:
This three-part webinar series provides utility-specific information on artificial intelligence.
AI 101 - The Fundamentals, Oct. 2, 2025
This course introduces the foundational concepts of AI relevant for the electric utility industry. It is designed for individuals with little to no prior experience with AI. Through a blend of theory and hands-on practice, you will explore the core principles, methodologies, and tools that drive AI technologies. This course uses the free versions of ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot.
AI 102 - Go Further With Prompts, Oct. 15, 2025
This course focuses on crafting and refining prompts to optimize interactions with conversational AI systems. You will learn techniques to create effective, precise, and context-aware prompts that improve the accuracy and usefulness of AI responses. The course explores prompt structure, iterative refinement, and tailoring prompts for specific tasks.
AI 103 - Automate Your Workflow, Oct. 30, 2025
In this course, you will unlock the potential of AI to streamline your daily tasks and supercharge your productivity. This hands-on webinar will help you harness the power of AI to reduce manual work, eliminate repetitive tasks, and optimize business processes. You will learn ways to integrate AI into everyday applications, design smart workflows, and make data-driven decisions faster.
Recordings:
Webinar recordings can be made available to registrants who are unable to attend live.
Instructors:
Dan Schrenk, Schrenk Consulting
Neal Otto, Jumpstart Computer Training
Schedule:
Each webinar will be held from 1-3 p.m. Pacific Time. Attendees will be admitted 15 minutes before each webinar begins.
How to Participate:
Instructions will be emailed to attendees within 24 hours of each webinar, and we recommend that you test the link to the meeting as soon as you get the instructions. The webinars are best viewed using Chrome as your browser. We recommend that you use a landline for both your phone and your internet connections.
This registration is for one person to attend. We manage our webinars on an honor-system basis; if more than one person from a utility wishes to attend, each is to register separately.
Fees:
Utility Member Rate: $380
Associate Member Rate: $570
Non-Member Rate: $760
Canadian utility members, please contact registration@nwppa.org for pricing and to register.
Note: Organizations that register a group of employees will receive every fifth registration for free. For example, if you register five employees, you only pay for four; register 10 employees, you only pay for eight; and so on. There is nothing additional you need to do to receive this discount.
Cancellation Policy:
For webinars, virtual classes, and section meetings: cancellation at least five days prior to the event will receive a full refund; within 1-4 days or no show, the charge will be 100% of the registration fee.
When possible, please send a substitute instead of canceling. NWPPA does not charge a fee for substitutions. To request a refund, please contact us at registration@nwppa.org or (360) 254-0109.
Continuing Hours:
This series qualifies for a total of 6 continuing hours. Certificates will be available online upon full completion of each course.