About Course
Build a solid foundation with our Basic Electricity training course. Explore fundamental principles, essential concepts, and practical applications for a successful start in the utility industry. Instructor-led on-site or web-based course designed to teach the basics of electric circuits and how they relate to electric power systems as well as everyday use of electricity. From atomic theory and Ohm’s Law to three-phase and reactive power, you’ll explore how electricity works and how each subject relates to the electric power industry. Multiple exams will measure your understanding of subjects and identify areas needed for review. A final test is administered for a Certificate of Course Completion.
Course Content
Subjects
Electrical Terms and Atomic Theory
Electric Circuits and Ohm’s Law
Circuit Components and Electrical Quantities
Series, Parallel, and Series-Parallel Circuits
Electrical Measurements
Producing Electricity and Electric Charges
Generation Systems
Magnetism and Electromagnetism
AC Systems and Associated Equipment
AC System Characteristics and Components
AC and DC Transmission
Distribution Systems
Electrical Services and Wiring Methods
Customer Loads
Electrical Safety