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Electrical Training Programs by Jim Phillips, P.E.
For over twenty-five years Jim Phillips, P.E. has conducted over 1,700 live electrical training seminars for tens of thousands of people, in the U.S. and around the globe.
Jim is a member of the IEEE 1584 Working Group "Guide for Performing Arc Flash Hazard Calculations", and has developed 26 training programs based on his vast experience with electrical utilities, large industrial companies and government agencies. His programs include subjects such as NFPA 70E, Electrical Safety, Arc Flash Studies, Power System Design, Short Circuit and Coordination Studies, The National Electrical Code, Grounding, Motors, Harmonics, Relaying, Symmetrical Components and many others.
Jim's unique teaching style and ability to answer the tough questions make complex subjects easy-to-understand. Class participants continually rate him as one of the best instructors in the industry.
ARC FLASH FORUM
Check out this great Arc Flash discussion forum. Post all of your Arc Flash, NFPA 70E, NESC, OSHA and IEEE 1584 questions, comments and answers here.
On-Site Training Programs - 26 CLASSES TO CHOOSE FROM
Need to ramp up your electrical safety program for NFPA 70E compliance? Bring Jim to your location with one of his many electrical training programs such as NFPA 70E, Electrical Safety and How To Perform an Arc Flash Study based on IEEE 1584.
JIM HAS CLASSES ON EVERY MAJOR POWER SYSTEM TOPIC! - 26 different training programs that he has developed with subjects ranging from Electrical Design, NECŪ, Short Circuit and Coordination Studies, Grounding, Medium Voltage Power Systems, Relaying, Symmetrical Components, Harmonics, Arc Flash, IEEE 1584 and many others. Classes can be geared towards any experience level. Call early at 800.874.8883 for an in-house training proposal. Jim's schedule fills up quickly.
JIM'S TRAINING DVDS / DISTANCE LEARNING
Learn from home with Jim's Videos!
Only $159 for each complete program containing 3 DVDs, workbooks
and 0.6 CEUs / 6 PDHs of continuing education credit with completion certificate.
Only $26.50 per credit hour!
Jim's video programs include:
- How to Perform an Arc Flash Study
- Protective Device Coordination Studies
- Per Unit and Symmetrical Components - Available Early 2008!
Also available as a self study program:
- Short Circuit Studies - 8 hours / $ 89.00 - That's $11.13 per hour!
JIM'S SCHEDULED TRAINING PROGRAMS
How to Perform an Arc Flash Study in 12 Steps - Workshop
2 Days - $695 Send 3 and the 4th is Free!
Austin, TX - April 3 - 4, 2008
Nashville, TN - May 1 - 2, 2008
Norfolk, VA - June 3 - 4, 2008
Learn how to save tens of thousands of dollars or more by performing the detailed arc flash study yourself. Comply with OSHA, NFPA 70E, NESC and IEEE 1584 requirements. This class goes way beyond the "typical" arc flash class by taking you through the necessary steps to perform the detailed arc flash study and calculations. Jim covers industrial and utility power systems. He is a member of the IEEE 1584 working group, and he also wrote the guide: "How to Perform an Arc Flash Study in 12 Steps" published by NFPA's NEC Digest. See why instructors from the other training companies attend Jim's class first, to see how its done!
- DOWNLOAD The 6 Page Brochure for program details
- Sign Up For This Class
- Download Jim's Entire Schedule
Power System Engineering Training Class
4.5 Days - $1095 Send 3 and the 4th is Free!
Orlando, FL - March 3 - 7, 2008
Canton, OH - June 9 - 13, 2008
Scottsdale, AZ - October 20 - 24, 2008
This course has become the industry standard that defines the "Crash Course" in electrical power systems. People from all over the world have attended this week long program that combines five of Jim's most popular classes including Power System Design 1 & 2, Short Circuit and Coordination Studies and Harmonics.
- DOWNLOAD Power System Engineering Course Brochure
- Sign Up For This Class
- Download Jim's Entire Schedule
Medium Voltage Power Systems
2 Days - $695 Send 3 and the 4th is Free!
Dallas, TX - March 31 - April 1, 2008
Houston, TX - April 10 - 11, 2008
The backbone of many electric power systems is the medium voltage system. Typically operating between 2,400 and 34,500 Volts, these systems require special consideration of voltage stress, surge arrestors, shielding and protection. Learn about applying surge arresters, insulation coordination, designing resistance grounded systems,protective relaying and more!
Generator and UPS Applications Training Class
2 Days - $695 Send 3 and the 4th is Free!
Orlando, FL - May 15 - 16, 2008
Raleigh, NC - May 19 - 20, 2008
Nashville, TN - June 23 - 24, 2008
Washington, DC - July 10 -111, 2008
New York, NY - July 21 - 22, 2008
Boston, MA - July 24 - 25, 2008
With electric utility deregulation and decreasing reliability, on-site generation is more important than ever. Whether used for emergency, peak shaving or co-generation, learn the requirements of sizing, selection, operation and planning a generator installation. Included is how to analyze the effect of harmonic loads and motor starting as well as generator - UPS compatibility issues. Understand the impact of complying with NEC 700.27 regarding coordination of emergency systems. You will also learn how to size and select UPS systems for mission critical designs.