Free Continuing Education and E-learning for Electrical Engineers and Architects

Heating Ventilation and Airconditioning (HVAC) Tools

2012-01-27T18:42:00.000-08:00

With Taco Design Tools, HVAC professionals can design, calculate loads, and evaluate energy and life cycle costs of hydronic systems.

Construction Project Procurement, Documentation, Coordination and Management

2011-07-17T07:25:00.000-07:00

Ignorance in modern Construction Project Documentation, Coordination and Management standards is the most common cause of failure in today's construction projects. AEC Daily's CSI Continuing Education offers a good introducton to Construction Project Procurement, Documentation, Coordination and Management. Mastery and completion of these free courses can help advance your career in the construction industry better than finishing any MBA, six sigma, or lean program.

WBDG Continuing Education by the National Institute of Building Sciences is a comprehensive education program of Building Design Techniques and Technologies.

ARCAT.com includes manufacturer listings by alpha or CSI section, BIM Models, specs all in the CSI 3 part format, SpecWizards for automated spec writing and CAD Details. Free to use and no registration required.

Visit http://specguy.com/ProductManufact.html for more useful resources.

ARCOM has the resources needed design and building professionals to produce the most accurate, professional building and construction specifications in the industry.

BSD SpecLink®-E is designed to produce documentation for all types of projects and for all phases of a project — from programming all the way through construction administration.

Renewable Environment-friendly Energy Sources

2011-06-22T05:19:00.000-07:00

Methane produced from sewage treatment plant can fuel Direct FuelCell® (DFC®) and generate electricity. This makes fuel cell a renewable energy source. Read more from FuelCell Energy.
According to physorg.com, urine is a better source of hydrogen fuel than pure water. Compared to pure water, lower electrolysis voltage is required to extract pure hydrogen. When hydrogen is fed to fuel cells, these fuel cells produce electricity and... drinking water. Scientists are now studying genetically-modifed bacteria, anammox, that lives without oxygen and transforms ammonium, the ingredient of urine, into hydrazine, a rocket fuel.

Wind power does not have to kill birds, bats or any other wildlife. If painted in colors to mimic the moving eyes of owls, eagles, snakes or wildcats; the Honeywell Windtronics Turbines can scare away birds and other wildlife. This is a safer method of keeping birds and other wildlife away from airport facilities, while supplying power to remote airport equipment.
Unlike conventional wind turbines, Honeywell Windtronics Turbines have steady shrouds that allow bats to navigate safely using echo location.

Not only they are more efficient than conventional wind turbines, they are also easier to install and maintain.

Legrand's Delta Strut is the only PV support system that integrates support framing and cable management into ONE.

Electrical Construction Tools

2011-04-03T20:47:00.000-07:00

Greenlee product demos feature how Greenlee products work to make your job faster, safer, and easier.

Fluke Training Centre has free online product seminars for electrical safety.

Bondhus tools are well designed, thoroughly tested, and guaranteed to exceed the expectations of the do-it-yourselfer and the seasoned professional alike...learn more at Bondhus ToolTutor program.

Milwaukee video demos feature the latest electrician tools.

Cable Trays and Wireways

2011-02-13T20:41:00.000-08:00

What is a Cable Tray System?

National Electrical Code defines a cable tray system as a unit or assembly of units or sections and associated fittings forming a rigid structural system used to securely fasten or support cables and raceways...learn more at Cable Tray Institute.

Tube & Pipe 101 by Allied Tube & Conduit provides basic knowledge steel tubing business. Unistrut Product Video Library provides several short introductions to the world of Unistrut products.

Thomas and Betts Cable tray systems provide good product applications of Cable trays including benefits of cable tray.

Powered by Blue volt, Legrand Cablofil's ElecTech Online training has high quality e-learning webinars for cable tray product selection and installation.

Cooper B-line has training channel and design tools for enclosure and cable tray systems.

AFC University is an on-line training resource that teaches the proper use and application of AFC's products which include pre-wired armored and metal clad cables, flexible wiring systems, flexible metal, non-metalic, and flexible metallic liquidtight conduits and fittings.

Kaf-Tech College is an on-line training resource that teaches the proper use and application of Kaf-Tech's cable products.

Advance Cable Bus defines Cable Bus as an assembly of insulated conductors with fittings and conductor terminations in a completely enclosed, ventilated protective metal housing. This assembly is designed to carry fault current and to withstand the magnetic forces of such current....more at Advance Cable Bus

Selective Coordination

2011-02-02T18:32:00.000-08:00

Eaton Cutler Hammer's video on Selective Coordination is a good introduction to Selective Coordination required in NEC 2005.

GE Industrial Solutions has InstaPlan, a useful tool for planning power system instantaneous selective coordination.

Schneider Electric has useful guides for Selective Coordination.

Siemens has reference e-books and time curve tables for Selective coordination.

Cooper Bussman's Understanding Selective Coordination provides a complete guide in the use of fuse in selective coordination.

ABB Technical Guides include e-books about Selective Coordination.

Ferraz Shawmut technical articles and white papers contain reference e-books on Selective Coordination. Learn more at Mersen free training modules.

Emergency Lighting

2010-12-03T21:22:00.000-08:00

Dual-Lite University, powered by Bluevolt university, introduces the basics of emergency lighting systems.

Lumacell has technical references for applications of emergency lighting in electrical codes, fire codes and generator room codes.

Aimlite has emergency lighting technical data C860 Exit Sign code, building code, fire code, and electrical code

Emergi-Lite has complete technical information for emergency lighting needs.

What's new in Ready-Lite Emergency Lighting contains installation videos and the latest in Ready-Lite products.

Philips Bodine has product selection guides for emergency lighting systems.

Beghelli Lighting has voltage drop and NEMA-IEC enclosure protection tables useful as guides in product selection.

Besides lamp code specifications, Stanpro Technical Info contains building code, electrical code, fire code, and generator room code extracts.

Structured Cabling and Networking

2010-11-20T20:12:00.000-08:00

Legrand On-Q Online Training helps understand the components and techniques required to successfully design and install a Legrand Home System.

APC Data Center University™ (DCU) offers industry-leading education for IT professionals‚ facilities managers‚ engineers‚ designers‚ consultants‚ and anyone involved in the critical decisions and infrastructure planning of data centers worldwide

Leviton Network Solutions training videos feature Network Terminations for Leviton Network products.

Eaton's Online Learning on Residential Structured Cabling is good introduction to the basics of Structured Cabling

Superior Essex CONSULTANT RESOURCE CENTER provides consultants, architects, and engineers the necesary product knowledge and tools to specify Superior Essex products in their projects.

Test your knowledge in Cable 101 by completing the Belden College of Wire knowledge test.

Hubbell Premise Wiring has specs wizard that provides easy product selection and application of Hubbell Premise Wiring products. It's E-learning Center is powered by ElectricSmarts Network.

Fluke Networks On Demand Webcasts feature applications of Fluke Network products.

AEMC has technical reference on the Importance of Structured Cabling Tester.

Tyco AMP Netconnect Online Training courses features Undercarpet Cabling System, Series Jack Termination Tool, and Intelligent Networking Solutions...more videos at AMP NETCONNECT.

Electrical Connectors, Fasterners, Splicing, Termination, Bonding and Grounding

2010-11-09T17:42:00.000-08:00

Erico Library has engineering design resources for clamps, hangers, and other accessories for pipe support, optical cables, transmission cables, and raceways. Design tools with technical information using Caldweld products are also available.

FCI Connect has product training videos for connectors and other FCI products. Electricsmarts Network e-learning courses for Burndy products.

Molex Elearning is a complete course in Basic Connector Engineering...more elearning at Molex.

Each 3M eTraining module features 3M product applications and provides a quiz to test your understanding and comprehension.

Lind Equipment has resources page about Bonding and Grounding Guide, Understanding Hazardous locations, etc.

TYCO Electronics - Energy Division videos feature Tyco Electronics products for the energy industry applications.

Meltric Training Modules feature decontactors that provide superior arc flash protection.

Electricity Metering

2010-10-09T07:01:00.000-07:00

According to Wikipedia:

An electric meter or energy meter is a device that measures the amount of electrical energy supplied to or produced by a residence, business or machine. The electricity meter is how electricity providers measure billable services.

View metering connection diagrams, specifications and standards at Measurement Canada website...

Thomas and Betts' Microelectric metering enclosures can guide you with the typical meter wiring diagrams.

Electro Industries meters are known world-wide for their ease of use, advanced power functionality and reliable service.

Check out Electro Industries metering softwares and solutions.

Leviton Sub-Metering easily integrates with Leviton's Energy Management solutions.

Landis and Gyr has recorded webinars on Advanced Metering Infrastructure. Landis and Gyr's Gridstream PLC network streams data from each metering endpoint every minute of every day. Besides interval data, the meter's constant communication means outage, voltage, line loss and other unsolicited information arrives around the clock to make operations easier throughout the electric utility distribution system.

Analog Devices has technical references about Smart Metering technology.

Cirrus Logic’s digital power meter ICs provide the industry’s highest measurement accuracy at the lowest cost...more.

Texas Instruments has Smart Metering Solutions for AMR and AMI systems.

Microchip Utility Metering Design Center has Introduction to Utility Metering Tutorial, a good resource in learning the basics of Utility Metering.

Eaton metering solutions integrate metering systems with electrical distribution. Eaton Meter Selection Wizard is a useful tool in the design of metering systems.

AEMC has technical reference on Understanding Power and Power Quality Measurements.

Tyco Electronic's Crompton Intsruments feature din-rail mounted meters.

Radian Research provides reference standards for testing electricity meters and instrumentation transformers.

National Electrical Code and Standards

2010-10-02T16:00:00.000-07:00

Suppliers have free e-books about the National Electrical Code which include analysis of changes and product applications:

Mike Holt website is a great resource for National Electrical Code.

Construction Technology for Engineers and Architects

2010-09-28T19:05:00.000-07:00

You can enhance your knowledge and skills in the construction industry by getting updated in the latest construction technologies available at AEC Daily Continuing Education.

The WBDG continuing education system contains a wealth of information and is your gateway to up-to-date information on integrated 'Whole Building' Design Techniques and Technologies.

McGraw-Hill Construction Continuing Education Center - provides comprehensive training resources in the construction industry. Construction software directory offers a comprehensive, filterable database of software providers to the AEC industry.

Hanley Wood University provides building professionals the continuing education and training programs needed to obtain credits, earn certifications and maintain association partnerships.

accessArchitecture has CEU opportunities for Architects and Engineers.

Enclosure Design Tools

2010-09-06T21:16:00.000-07:00

Middle Atlantic RackTools® software increases the efficiency of your business by allowing engineers and salespeople to quickly and easily specify Middle Atlantic Products, and create accurate rack elevation, plan, side and rear view drawings, purchase orders, and quotes in minutes...more tools at Middle Atlantic.

Hammond Climate Control Sizing and Design Software allows you to choose the options for:

For either cooling or heating of electrical/electronic enclosures
Direct input of component losses or choose from a pre-loaded data base
View cooling options from drop down selection of filtered fans, air conditioning or air to water exchangers
Select from either PTC heaters or heater fan combinations

Hoffman Product Selection Tools contain datacom cabinet configurator, thermal management selection software, chemical resistant selection tool, and hazardous location solutions chart.

Electron Metal has online design tools for configuring and specification of racks, cabinets, cable management, wall mount equipment, consoles and accessories.

Bud Industries, manufacturer of electronic enclosures in the United States, has training videos useful in product specification and applications.

Lighting Control Design Tools

2010-09-03T19:55:00.000-07:00

Leviton’s ASAP ONline Lighting Control Designer allows you to quickly and simply design, specify, and enter bill-of-materials for your lighting control projects using Leviton products.

Douglas Lighting Controls Online Generator - generates autocad drawing of Low Voltage Lighting Control System.

Wattstopper WinControl Designer allows you to design your lighting control system with Watt Stopper's new Lighting Integrator series of panels, with or without PC based automation features.

ControlsXpress® is a lighting controls design software tool that facilitates design, and specification of Lightolier® Controls and Entertainment Technology lighting control products.

GRAFIK Eye Designer by Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. is a utility that specifies Lutron dimming and switching equipment.

Strand System Builder™ is a lighting controls design software tool that facilitates design, and specification of Strand Lighting control products.

Cooper Control Resources has useful product application guides and panel ROI calculator used in lighting control design.

Now you can have your lighting control system design by the experts at oDesk.

Din Rail Design Tools for Panel Builders

2010-09-03T04:03:00.000-07:00

With ABB Absolute Rail Design, you can design and print custom rail assemblies incorporating all the blocks and accessories that ABB Entrelec provides. A Bill of Materials (BOM) is generated from your selections and can be printed.

Eaton's Cutler-Hammer Assembled Rail Tool
Now you can design accurate, customized DIN-rail assemblies on your PC with Eaton's Cutler-Hammer Assembled Rail Tool.

Phoenix CLIP PROJECT
The planning module of CLIP PROJECT software is an effective tool for the creation and documentation of terminal strips. CLIP PROJECT has interfaces for electrical planning systems of many well-known manufacturers as well as for table and word processing programs.

Weidmuller RailDesigner® is a time-saving program allows you to select, create 2-D and 3-D plans and order assembled terminal rails with a high level of precision.

Now you can have your automation panelboards designed by the experts at oDesk.

Lighting Design Tools

2010-08-30T20:04:00.001-07:00

The Lithonia Visual Basic Edition is designed for those who wish to quickly analyze, and document simple lighting designs. Office spaces, school rooms, warehouses, and other open areas can be designed in minutes.

Hubbell Lighting LitePro Est is a set of lighting tools that allows the user to quickly run basic calculations needed to compare luminaries, and develop approximate fixture counts for common lighting applications.

Chalmit Lighting's Chalmlite™ is a lighting design software that uses the lastest Chalmit and Killark products.

Philips Calculux is a software tool which can help lighting designers select and evaluate lighting systems.

DIALux - The Software Standard for Calculating Lighting Layouts

ReluxSuite contains high-performance planning software for lighting planners, architects, electricians and other specialist planners.

Compulyte II, a state-of-the-art lighting design program powered by AGI-light, allows you to perform indoor and outdoor lighting design, and comes complete with a comprehensive photometric database and tutorial.

GE Linear Fluorescent Retrofit Online Calculator is a simple and powerful tool to evaluate lighting systems and provide upgrade options using GE Linear Flourescent Lamps.

Now you can have your lighting system designed by the experts at oDesk.

Electrical Power Systems Design Tools

2010-08-26T13:43:00.000-07:00

Siemens SIMARIS® Electrical Design Software sets new standards in terms of electrical design software as it saves a lot of work for the electrical power distribution’s specifications of the required components and systems.

Schneider ID-Spec is used to design single line diagram and specify Schneider electrical distribution equipment. More tools at Schneider Electric...

With Ferraz Shawmut Select-A-Fuse, you can quickly and accurately choose the right overcurrent protection for low- and medium-voltage motors, power and control transformers, and general loads.

Cooper Bussmann^® Software programs are available to help you save time in determining a variety of product data and technical information that will help you with design applications and determining electrical values.

Eaton Medium Voltage Motor Control Ampgard has Fault Current Estimator Program that estimates the fault current for three phase electrical systems. Medium Voltage Motor Control SC 9000 has Energy Savings Estimator and Harmonics Calculator. Eaton Calculators are online tools that simplify decision making to help find cost saving, productivity enhancing and capital reducing solutions.
Eaton Cutler Hammer's Standby Genset Calculator is useful for residential applications.

GE Industrial Configuration Tools can help in product selection and bill-of-materials preparation in using GE products.

ABB Low Voltage Control Products and Systems has an index of product configurators, interactive selection guides, and software to aid in the design and selection of ABB products.

Southwire free calculating tools provide ease in specifying power distribution cables.

Alcan Cable Design software can quickly convert low voltage 600 volt copper circuits to aluminum alloy conductors.

Now you can have your electrical system design by the experts at oDesk.

Fire Alarm and Security

2010-08-16T19:57:00.000-07:00

Cooper Wheelock University provides CEU credits while offering flexible and efficient learning through on-line training.

Honeywell’s Discover Online Training Program has over 100 sales and technical courses for Honeywell Security products.

Edwards Signaling has design tools and fire alarm submittal package that includes job information, bill of materials, NFPA checkout and cut sheets.

Federal Signal Training features Federal Signal products and industry solutions for safety and security systems.

Siemens SpecWriter™ tool is the fastest and easiest way to create professional fire safety systems specifications in the latest industry formats.

Edwards Conventional Fire Alarm Sales Support Sheet contains A list of questions to ask when creating a bill of material for a conventional fire alarm system...more at Edwards signaling.

Kidde Wireless System's Interconnected alarms provide early warning against fire by adding additional coverage throughout your home, dramatically increasing your ability to hear an alarm anywhere, regardless of where the fire starts. When one alarm sounds they all do!

When there’s a call to start a fire pump in an emergency situation, you need Eaton Fire Pump Controller to count on to start every time, without fail – because life safety depends on it.

Firetrol Submittal Package Selector is a useful tool in design and specification of Fire Pump Controllers.

Poles and Structures for Traffic Signal and Outdoor Lighting

2010-08-15T06:04:00.000-07:00

Thomas and Betts Meyer Steel Structure product videos offer a good introduction to tubular steel structures and their applications.

Check these sites for design guides of outdoor lighting and traffic structures:

Basic Engineering Circuits for Students and Beginners

2010-08-11T04:46:00.000-07:00

All About Circuits! provides a series of online textbooks covering electricity and electronics. This is the best website for Electrical Engineering beginners looking for high quality e-learning in Electrical Circuits.

NKK Switch basics help users understand the basics of electromechanical switches.

The Potentiometer Handbook at Bourns Inc. technical library is a good user's guide to cost effective applications of potentiometers.

Varta eLearning is the online training center for learning about batteries. You can refresh your knowledge of batteries with topics relating to batteries for automobiles, motorcycles, commercial vehicles, boats, solar equipment and more.

Blue Sea Systems has DC Circuit wizard tool for wire and circuit protection.

Exam problems can be downloaded at IEC Electrical Engineering Question papers.

At Play-Hookey Website - you can learn the Fundamentals Digital and Analog Circuits.

Basic Analog Circuits by National Instruments introduces and explains the fundamentals of analog circuits. more videos at National Instruments

With SPICE Simulation and Circuit Design in the NI Multisim Analog Devices Edition, you can build simulated component evaluation circuits to quickly assess behavior of over 800 Analog Devices operational amplifiers, switches and voltage references.

TINA-TI SPICE-Based Analog Simulation Program is available at Texas Instruments website.
TINA-TI Quick Start Guide presents an overview of TINA-TI™, a powerful circuit design and simulation tool. Analog systems also contain OP-AMPS (Operations Amplifers). Get free copy of:

Operational Amplifier Videos

LTspice IV is a high performance Spice III simulator, schematic capture and waveform viewer with enhancements and models for easing the simulation of switching regulators.

What is Digital Signal Processing?

dsPICworks™ is an easy-to-use data analysis and signal processing software application by Microchip... more webinars at Microchip elearning.

Fairchild Online Seminars contain lectures and e-books on lighting, motors, packaging, and power supplies.

Tyco Electronics' Circuit Protection University is a free web-based training program aimed at designers of electronic and electrical equipment. From electrical basics to detailed descriptions of circuit protection strategies, Circuit Protection University (CPU) provides a suite of practical, self-paced tutorials.

Littelfuse circuit protection devices can be used to ensure longterm operability of protected equipment and uninterrupted service during overcurrent and transient electrical activity.

PowerWise Design University is a one-stop portal to access training on National products, technologies, and solutions.

Manufacturers have product training webinars at distributor websites:

FindChips Electronic Components Search Engine, the original and fastest electronic part finder and chip search engine scours the leading distributors to give you instant inventory levels and pricing around the world.

Lambda University is TDK-Lambda's resource for technical white papers, articles and video podcasts. TDK-Lambda white papers discuss important technical and strategic issues to help you learn industry best practices, improve design and better understand how the right power supply benefits your business. Digi-key has product training modules for TDK-Lambda.

Transformer Basics

2010-08-08T18:03:00.000-07:00

At Federal Pacific Transformer University, you learn Transformer Basics, Transformer Noise, K factor, and specifying a buck boost.

Hammond Power Solutions Academy has developed an interactive online training site containing interactive training modules.

ACME University has training modules for general purpose, dry type, buck boost, encapsulated industrial control, and AC line reactors.

Eaton's Education and Information on Harmonic Mitigating Transformers contains videos, white papers and other technical references for Harmonics Mitigation.

Transformer Specification Tools:

Thesis References for Professional Electrical Engineer (PEE) Licensure

2010-08-07T08:00:00.000-07:00

The following sites provide good resources for those preparing for PEE (Professional Electrical Engineers) Licensure. It is recommended to complete all the online courses featured in Electric University before choosing a thesis topic.

Schaffner Energy Efficiency and Reliability Technical Information

Lighting Control Basics

2010-08-03T21:00:00.000-07:00

PCS has launched the PCS Lighting Academy, an extensive online portal that allows industry professionals a free, easy-to-follow training solution to become Certified PulseWorx Integrators.

As the lighting controls authority, the Lighting Controls Association offers Education Express a free, comprehensive online education about lighting controls technology, application and commissioning.

EC&M Lighting Control 101 article introduces you to the basics of lighting control.

Light control is the ability to regulate the level and quality of light in a given space for specific tasks or situations. Controlling light properly not only enhances the experience, it helps to save energy by using light when and where it is needed most. more at Lutron Light Control Education...

Wattstopper has e-campus and product training videos for Wattstopper products.

Lighting Controls Association offers free, comprehensive online education about lighting controls technology, application and commissioning - Lighting Control Education Express.

Switching lights in commercial and institutional buildings can require features that conventional switches cannot supply. Douglas Lighting Controls provide savings in energy cost through managing the operating time (TIME) of Lighting Loads. Lighting controls reduce the operating time with time schedules, daylight sensing and occupancy detection. more at Douglas Lighting Controls...

Learn the basics of daylight harvesting from Lighting Control and Design's continuing education. You will learn when and how to apply daylight harvesting into your construction designs. Drills on zoning and circuiting are provided to further develop an understanding of technology layout, which can be incorporated directly into drawings.

Sensorswitch nLight integrates time-based lighting control with sensor-based lighting control.

Schneider Lighting Control Training home page has courses on Powerlink and C-Bus products, the Approved Installer program, Lighting Control Fundamentals.

Industrial Automation's Ladder Logic and FBD Programming

2010-07-31T06:19:00.000-07:00

http://www.allaboutcircuits.com explains the difference between Ladder Logic Programming on the left and FBD (Function Block Diagram) Programming on the right.

SG2 programming software can be downloaded free at B & B Electronics and Factorymation's programmable controllers.

All About Circuits! provides a series of online textbooks covering electricity and electronics. This is the best website for Electrical Engineering beginners looking for high quality e-learning in Electrical Circuits.

Exam problems can be downloaded at IEC Electrical Engineering Question papers.

TheLearningPit Stop is number one for PLC and Ladder Logic Simulators, Programmable Software Simulations, Course Materials, Curriculum and Support For Trades and Technology Training.

Eaton EZSoft software is a user-friendly circuit diagram editor for the EZ500/700/800 and EZD intelligent relays.

Schneider's Zeliosoft also provides Real programming using FBD (Functional Block Diagram) function block or contact language (LADDER)

FPWIN Pro is the Panasonic PLC programming software developed according to the international standard IEC 61131-3 (for Windows® 2000/XP/Vista).

Siemens LOGO! has both options in creating circuit programs, Ladder Diagram and Function Block Diagram. Learn more from Siemens LOGO! e-learning.

Phoenix Contact Nano-Navigator Software - includes support for ladder charts in addition to flow charts.

IDEC has WindLGC for its SmartRelays.

Mitsubishi Electric Factory Automation has trainings and downloads using Mitsubishi Automation products.

Now that you understand Ladder Logic, FBD and Flow Chart programming. Answer this question:

What is a PLC?...Click here for the answer.

PLC for Beginners by Siemens Blended Learning

Honeywell Digital University provides knowledge tools for Honeywell sales force.

Magnecraft Industrial Relays website has Interactive Demos and Tools for time delay relays, Latching relays, Reed relays and relay sockets.

Song Chuan Select-A-Relay is a convenient online tool for specifying a relay.

Tyco Electronics has useful application notes for a wide range of relays and contactors.

OMEGA's Transactions in Measurement & Control has legendary set of handbooks and encyclopedias on measurement and control systems.

Crydom Online Training has e-books about solid state relays and other Crydom products.

Learn the mechanics and the theory behind sensor technology with Banner Engineering's short lessons.

Electrical Lighting Basics

2010-07-29T20:28:00.000-07:00

Philips Lighting Academy offers a wide program of courses on different levels and lengths from basic information on lighting principles and products to advanced application and design modules.

Philips Outdoor Lighting University is available at Bluevolt University.

Lightolier's "Lessons in Lighting" is a FREE online course on lighting fundamentals, and is intended for those new to the lighting industry or for professionals looking to "brush up" on their basic lighting knowledge.

Lighting Institute Online Unversity (www.daybriteuniversity.com) - covers Fundamentals of Lighting, Lighting Basic Calculations, the latest updates on Light Sources, and the latest Ballast technologies.

OSRAM Product Training Programme is a quick, simple and stress-free way of acquiring useful knowledge and new insights into light, lamps and lighting.

The Philips Advance University online training site provides customers and users with the highest quality ballast training in the industry.

Universal Lighting’s e-Learning Center offers today’s finest interactive education in ballast and controls technologies...plus self-paced courses to help you harness the full potential of Universal products.

Besides the Realize Relight, Acuity brands have AIA and USGBC accredited CL&S Virtual learning. View more Acuity LDC Training at Youtube.

Lithonia Lighting E-learning Center is powered by Electricsmarts Network.

Powered by Electricsmarts network, Hubbell-Killark has Certilite e-Learning Course on CERTILITE®V LED fixtures that are designed for installations where moisture, dirt, dust, corrosion and vibration may be present, or NEMA 3 and 4X areas where wind, water, snow or high ambients can be expected.

Cooper Lighting E-Learning Courses - cover from introduction to Lighting Design Applications to Lighting Technology and Trends. Powered by Electricsmarts Network, Crouse Hinds E-learning Center offers a good introduction to lighting in hazardous locations.

Amerace Introduction to Airfield Lighting is a good course for airfield lighting...more source materials for Airfield Lighting Design.

Learn from GE Light-PRO Training at EliteNet Home.

Hubbell University provides an interactive learning environment, which is delivered through the internet to Hubbell employees, distributors, agents and customers.

Electrical Construction Technology Basics

2010-07-25T18:28:00.000-07:00

Leviton ez-Learn is where world-class electrical training programs and convenient access to a knowledgebase of unparalleled scope and magnitude converge to offer you the perfect setting to equip yourself with the background, skills and abilities you need to compete in today’s dynamic and ever-evolving electrical industry.

Produced by Electricsmarts Network, Cooper Wiring Devices Arrow Hart training modules feature GFCI's, pin and sleeves, receptacles, switches, and other wiring devices.

Powered by Electricsmarts Network, Hubbell Wiring Device-Kellems E-learning Center keeps you current on Hubbell Wiring Device-Kellems from the basics to the latest product innovations.

BlueVolt University blends marketing and learning, from manufacturers to distributors to skilled professionals.

Teaming up with premier product suppliers, ElectricSmarts Network offers free electrical industry training.

ECM on Demand Webinars offer the latest product knowldege on-demand webinars.

Brady’s webinars focus on safety education, lean manufacturing, identification best practices, and compliance and regulatory issues of the electrical industry. Get updated to the latest regulations, standards and best practices in the electrical industry today!

Cooper Crouse-Hinds has product training videos for Hazardous Locations. Crouse-Hinds e-Learning Center is powered by Electricsmarts Network.

Arlington Industries has instructional videos on zinc die cast line electrical fittings and non-metallic fittings.

Finder, The Electricians Guide is a useful e-book for commercial and residential applications for lighting control relays, timers, energy meters, and surge protection devices.

STEELCONDUIT provides information why steel conduit offers the best protection of electrical conductors and wiring systems, its uses, applications and the names of the major companies who produce it...more technical articles available at Steel Conduit.

Thomas & Betts University (TBU) is a web-based learning management system useful to electrical sales industry professionals on the features and benefits of core T&B products. more product application guides from T&B Electrical world...

IPEX Online Training is a good introduction to applications of non-metallic fittings and piping products.

Ouellet Electric Heating training modules make good introduction to electric heating and temperature control.

Electrical Engineering Basics for Students and Beginners

2010-07-16T19:25:00.000-07:00

GE Learning Central is a one-stop shop for electrical professional and technical skills development. GE Consumer and Industrial Electrical Division E-learning Center is powered by Electricsmarts Network.

The Eaton 101 Basics Series is designed to provide a solid foundation of electrical industry knowledge...more e-learning courses at Eaton Online learning.

Siemens quickSTEP is made of free on-line industrial knowledge building tutorials. quickSTEPs are a great start for electrical industry novices moving into technical jobs or staff in operational support rolls. More Siemens Customer Training.

Schneider Energy University provides the latest information and professional training on Energy Efficiency concepts and best practice.

At ASCO Power University you learn more about power switching and controls.

Mersen's free online training modules provide good introduction to electric circuit protection for safe and reliable power.

Test your Electrical knowledge with Tom Henry's free online quiz.

EC & M Electrical Basics has useful articles for Electrical Engineering beginners and professionals.

Schneider Electric Customer Learning Center provides training for its many product families and solutions...more training programs at Schneider Customer Training.

Leroy-Somer training provides good introduction to electromechanical systems.