Virtual Education and Training

Virtual Courses

Accounting Fundamentals Three-Part Virtual Series

November 6 – February 6 | 12 - 3 p.m. ET

This three-part virtual series will provide a foundational overview of utility accounting concepts, applications, and theories to inform planning, decision-making and help execute your day-to-day responsibilities.

• Public Utility Accounting (Nov. 6, 7, 19)
• Electric Work Order & Fixed Asset Accounting (Jan. 8, 9)
• Advanced Public Utility Accounting (Jan. 29, 30; Feb. 5, 6)

Essentials for Emerging Leaders

January 7 – 28 | 12 - 2 p.m. ET

This four-part webinar series is designed to equip emerging leaders with the essential tools and strategies to effectively communicate, inspire, and foster results in today's dynamic workplace.

• Communicate With Clarity and Confidence (Jan. 7)
• Cultivating Trust (Jan. 17)
• Becoming a Resilient Leader (Jan. 24)
• Fostering Results Through Accountability (Jan. 28)

Best Practices in Overhead Distribution Line Design

January 21 – 30 | 12 - 4 p.m. ET

Learn how to enhance your overhead line design processes, review structural design principles, and hear about industry best practices to create designs that are safe, reliable, and in compliance with the 2023 NESC requirements. Review industry best practices, engage with your peers, and complete over twenty-five (25) practical hands-on design exercises using line design software. Consists of six live Zoom sessions: Jan. 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30.

Key Accounts Certificate Program Cohort Group

January 23 – February 27 | On-demand + three live webinars

Fast-track your way to certification by joining a cohort group that will work through the on-demand Key Accounts Certificate Program curriculum together over a five-week timeframe. Added benefits include: three live webinars (Feb. 6, 13, 20) to reinforce and workshop concepts, provide peer networking opportunities and new tips and tools to apply immediately.

Essentials for First-Time Managers

February 27 – March 21 | 12 - 2 p.m. 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 (Feb. 27)
• Unlocking Motivation Through Focused Goal Setting (Mar. 6)
• Giving Constructive Feedback That Drives Development (Mar. 14)
• Creating Teams That Solve Problems (Mar. 21)

Advanced Key Accounts Certificate Program Cohort Group ^New!

March 25 – April 29 | On-demand + two live webinars

Take your key accounts program to the next level. Join a cohort group that will work through the on-demand Advanced Key Accounts Certificate Program curriculum. Engage in two live webinars (Apr. 1 and 8) to workshop key concepts with the instructor and peers, and receive tips, tools, and templates you can apply immediately.

Webinars – Free

Webinar Series: Discover How the New eSafety Tracker Will Make Your Employees Safer

June 26 – November 30 (2-3 pm ET)

The APPA eSafety Tracker (eST) powered by ESAMS is a one-stop shop for safety, training, inspection, and incident-reporting programs, with a mobile app to access key features remotely and offline. These webinars will focus on specific features of the eST and include time for Q&A.

Risk Management Toolkit Volume I: Risk Identification 

December 5 (2-3 pm ET) 

This webinar is the inaugural session introducing the topics covered in the Risk Management Toolkit, developed by APPA’s Risk Management Working Group. It will focus on the first chapter of the toolkit, which emphasizes leadership buy-in and the risk identification process—essential initial steps for launching risk management programs in public power utilities.

Energy Storage Maturity Level Assessment Workshop

December 10 (2-3:30 pm ET)

Join APPA's interactive virtual workshop to complete an Energy Storage Maturity Assessment using our specialized toolkit.

PublicPowerX (Sponsored) Webinars – Free

Featured Courses

Public 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.

The 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.