As we continue to provide industry education opportunities, the Chicagoland EA Education Foundation is offering the following virtual and in-person classes this fall.
VIRTUAL: ABC’S OF ELECTRICITY
This 9-week course presents the fundamentals of electricity in a simple manner. ABC’s of Electricity is directed at individuals who have no technical background and should serve as a foundation for further study in the electrical field. This course will cover: the nature of electricity (voltage, current, and resistance), Simple CD Circuit Analysis, (Ohms Law, Series, Parallel & Combination Circuits), Electrical Power & Work, Electromagnetism (magnetism, electromagnets, transformers), Generators & Motors (simple overview of AC&DC), Alternating Current, (AC principles, phase relationships, impedance, power factor), and Electrical Power Systems (generation, transmission, distribution).
Week 1- 10/6/2021
Week 2- 10/13/2021
Week 3- 10/20/2021
Week 4- 10/27/2021
Week 5- 11/3/2021
Week 6- 11/10/2021
Week 7- 11/17/2021
Week 8- 12/1/2021
Week 9- 12/8/2021
This class is held Wednesdays from 4pm to 6pm. Classes are held VIRTUALLY. Registration including text book: Member Rate - $545 / Non-Member Rate - $645 Instructor: Brett Riedl
VIRTUAL: ADVANCED ELECTRICITY
This 6-week course is directed at individuals who have completed the ABC’s of Electricity and who want to further their studies in the electrical field. The focus of this course will be single-phase and three phase AC concepts.
Week 1- 10/6/2021
Week 2- 10/13/2021
Week 3- 10/20/2021
Week 4- 10/27/2021
Week 5- 11/3/2021
Week 6- 11/10/2021
This class is held Wednesdays from 6:15pm to 8:15pm. Classes are held VIRTUALLY. Registration including text book: Member Rate - $405 / Non-Member Rate - $505 Instructor: Brett Riedl
IN-PERSON: ELECTRICAL CODE
The duration of this course is 10 weeks and it covers the history, development, and implementation of the most recent version of the National Electrical Code and the latest Chicago Electrical Code. This is an excellent preparation course for the City electrical examination. Each student will receive a copy of the latest NEC Handbook on the first day of class. This class will be held at the Electric Association Office in Oakbrook Terrace, IL.
Week 1- 10/5/2021
Week 2 -10/12/2021
Week 3 -10/19/2021
Week 4 -10/26/2021
Week 5 -11/2/2021
Week 6 -11/9/2021
Week 7 -11/16/2021
Week 8 -11/23/2021
Week 9 -11/30/2021
Week 10 -12/7/2021
This class is held on Tuesdays from 5:00pm to 7:30pm. Classes are held IN-PERSON in Oakbrook Terrace. Registration: Member Rate - $620 / Non-Member Rate - $720 Instructor: Dan Caddigan
