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Enhance your industry knowledge with online courses, webinars, and summits that make learning easy. The same high-quality training you expect in new convenient, cost-effective formats.

Virtual Courses

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Overhead Distribution: Two-Part Series

May 21 – September 4 | Noon – 4 pm ET

This series of two in-depth virtual courses begins with a comprehensive overview of the planning, design, installation, and maintenance principles and requirements that drive today's overhead distribution practices. Then, in the second course, learn how to review and improve your utility's overhead line design criteria and construction standards, make better design decisions, and enhance safety and reliability. Courses can be taken individually or together for a discounted rate:

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Leadership Fundamentals for Managers and Supervisors

July 10 – 31 | 12 – 2 pm ET

This four-part webinar series spotlights the foundational skills that managers need to excel in their roles. Explore the leadership principles and strategies that form key competencies in setting goals, giving feedback, and managing problems.

  • Understanding Your Leadership Brand (Jul. 10)
  • Unlocking Motivation Through Focused Goal Setting (Jul. 17)
  • Giving Constructive Feedback That Drives Development (Jul. 24)
  • Creating Teams That Solve Problems (Jul. 31)
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The Current State of New Nuclear Virtual Summit

August 19 – 21

Explore the latest advancements and future prospects of new nuclear, including small modular reactors (SMRs) and advanced nuclear. Over the course of three days, industry experts, utility representatives, and regulatory authorities will delve into various aspects of new nuclear, including technological specifics, development status, cost structure, and safety considerations. The summit will also feature discussions on the role of nuclear energy in future electricity generation, the economic viability of SMRs and advanced nuclear, and public opinion on their deployment.

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Accounting Fundamentals: Three-Part Virtual Series

September 16 – November 5 | Noon – 3:30 pm ET

Learn more about the electric utility business, understand the foundations of public utility accounting, review how to coordinate operations and finance processes to accurately account for projects, and examine the more complicated aspects of accounting theory and practice in these popular-and practical-courses that will help you in your day-to-day work. Learn about industry trends, new accounting standards, and strategies for ensuring future financial success.

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Cost of Service & Rate Design: Two-Part Series

September 17 – 25 | 12 – 3:30 pm ET

This two-part virtual series will provide a foundational overview of cost of service, from basic concepts to leveraging data for decision making. Review rate trends and strategies from utilities across the nation and hear how others are integrating distributed energy resources and restructuring rates.

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Underground Distribution Systems Virtual Series

September 23 – November 6 | Noon – 4 pm ET

This series of two in-depth virtual courses begins with a comprehensive overview of the planning, design, installation, operation, and maintenance principles and requirements that drive today's underground distribution practices. In the second course, discuss how to improve your utility’s policies, standards and practices and hear about emerging industry trends. Courses can be taken individually or together for a discounted rate:

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Powerful Strategies for Leaders

October 16 – November 6 | 1 – 3 pm ET

This four-part webinar series will help strengthen the skills in your leadership toolkit and provide techniques to help you lead more effectively.

  • Tapping the Power of Influence (Oct. 16)
  • Unlocking the Power of Collaboration  (Oct. 23)
  • Harnessing the Power of Collective Problem Solving (Oct. 30)
  • Building Resilience for Change (Nov. 6)

Fundamentals of EPC Contracts for Energy Projects

Nov 4 - 11 | Noon – 3 pm ET

This two-part series explores the essentials of engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts for power and energy projects, focusing on risk allocation, contract structure, and dispute resolution. Participants will gain practical strategies for drafting effective EPC provisions, managing claims, and navigating real-world disputes.

Webinars – Free

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DEED Webinar: Property Energy Plans by Burlington Electric Department

July 30 | 2 - 3 pm ET

Learn how your utility can develop and implement Property Energy Plans, a key energy benchmark innovation developed by Burlington Electric Department and Burlington 2030 District to reduce energy use and costs for residential customers.

PublicPowerX (Sponsored) Webinars – Free

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PublicPowerX Webinar: Remote Drone Inspection, From an Office Chair 2,000 Miles Away

July 31 | 1 - 2 pm ET

Remote response with docked drones is now a practical, everyday tool to give you eyes on every asset — anytime, from anywhere. Join us to see how Skydio Dock for X10 is fast, scalable, and designed for the realities of utility operations - whether you’re conducting a planned inspection or responding to an emergency.

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PublicPowerX Webinar: Facing Cybersecurity Realities: Executive Lessons on IT/OT Integration in Public Power

August 26 | 2 - 3 pm ET

Join this candid, executive-level discussion featuring two public power cybersecurity leaders and a security consulting director with deep experience in energy and national security who will share firsthand strategies for success. Learn practical insights on overcoming integration roadblocks, building collaboration across teams, and strategically working with external cybersecurity partners.

On-Demand Learning Resources

 

Hear from industry experts and grow your knowledge at a pace that works for you. Check out our library of all on-demand webinars and courses. Each purchase includes access to the recording(s), as well as copies of the presentations or study guides.

Featured Courses

hand with lightbulbPublic Power 101 is an on-demand course – offered free to APPA members – designed to give you a deeper understanding of the electric utility landscape, where public power fits in, the unique benefits of the public power business model, and an overview of the different governance structures. Learn about the three main types of utility ownership, their defining characteristics, and market share. Hear about public power’s unique attributes, benefits, and the importance of communicating these to customers and stakeholders.
policymakers books and scalesThe Public Power Governance Essentials on-demand series offers a convenient way to get up-to-speed on the nuts and bolts of governance requirements, such as complying with charters and bylaws, reporting conflicts of interest, understanding duties and legal obligations, and facilitating an effective board meeting. Review other keys to governance success, including how to communicate effectively, meaningfully monitor performance, foster accountability, and much more. Fifteen learning modules (typically 12-25 minutes each) are specially designed to help you build the skills necessary to become a productive board member that contributes to the long-term success of your organization.
The Advanced Key Accounts Certificate Program is your path to take your key accounts program to the next level. Fast-track your way to certification by joining a cohort group that will work through the new on-demand Advanced Key Accounts Certificate Program curriculum together over five weeks. Added benefits include: one-on-one conversations with the instructor to reinforce and workshop concepts, new tips and tools to apply immediately.