Who Should Attend:
All employees.
Related Events:
Intro to AI for Utility Professionals: All Three Webinars, Oct. 2-30, 2025
AI 102 - Go Further With Prompts, Oct 15, 2025
AI 103 - Automate Your Workflow, Oct. 30, 2025
Overview:
This course introduces the foundational concepts of artificial intelligence 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.
Objectives:
- Explore AI applications: Discover how AI can enhance productivity and solve challenges in your work.
- Develop basic AI skills: Build simple models and understand the interaction with AI tools.
- Prepare for advanced AI learning: establish a solid foundation for further AI usage.
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:
The webinar will be held from 1-3 p.m. Pacific Time. Attendees will be admitted 15 minutes before the webinar begins.
How to Participate:
Instructions will be emailed to attendees within 24 hours of the webinar, and we recommend that you test the link to the meeting as soon as you get the instructions. The webinar is 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: $130
Associate Member Rate: $195
Non-Member Rate: $260
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 course qualifies for 2 continuing hours. Certificates will be available online upon full completion of the course.