Lead Instructor: Bobby Rauf, PE, CEM, CMT, MBA

This seminar or course covers principles of electricity in a simple, easy to understand format. It is themed after a book published by the instructor, titled: “Electrical Engineering for non-Electrical Engineers.” In the book, as well as this seminar, Rauf uses simple analogies and practical, day to day, examples to illustrate the, otherwise, abstract concepts of electrical engineering. For instance, the analogies of fluid pressure and elevation difference are used to explain the role and significance of electrical voltage, aka, electromotive potential. Upon attending this course, participants will be able to perform straightforward and common calculations associated with voltage, current, resistance, impedance, circuit analysis, DC, single phase AC, three phase AC, power, power factor, service factor, load factor, reactance, and much more. Practical examples of electrical equipment applications, in industrial, commercial and institutional settings, are covered. Discussions on electrical equipment, components, safety electronic devices, and test instrumentation are included. Important concepts in electrical safety are introduced. Participants are introduced to electrical drawing types and standards. A brief introduction to NEC, National Electrical Code and NFPA 70 E, the arc flash code is provided. This course is designed for engineers, licensed professional engineers, energy professionals, engineering managers, technical professionals, facilities managers and other professionals who are not intimately familiar or current on electrical engineering principles and practices. No prerequisite required. Since this course takes you from fundamentals on up, even non-engineers – with some math and science background - can take away a commensurate amount of electrical engineering knowledge. Board acceptance guarantee. Participants are kept engaged through questions and answers, discussions and classwork.

Who should attend:
- Licensed Professional Engineers, who need to meet the annual or biennial license renewal PDH (Professional Development Hour) or CEU (Continuing Education Units) requirements.
- Engineers and Architects who do not possess current working knowledge of electrical engineering.
- Facility Managers, Engineering Managers, Program/Project Managers and other executives or leaders who feel a lack of adequate electrical knowledge to hold meaningful discussions and to make informed decisions with interacting with their electrical subordinates or colleagues.
- Non-engineers, including technical writers responsible for developing operations and maintenance manuals for electrical or electrically operated equipment.
- Procurement/purchasing professionals who are responsible for acquisition of electrical or electrically operated equipment.
- Candidates aspiring to take the FE or PE exams.
- Energy Managers and Construction Managers
- Maintenance Engineers and Maintenance Managers
- Patent attorneys and attorneys who specialize in construction, workplace safety workmanship litigation cases.
- Other professionals whose annual PLP, Performance and Learning Program, includes engineering/technical courses/seminars/workshops.

*Course times are CST.