Experience what a DISTRIBUTECH International Utility University Course is like—from the comfort of your home office!
These courses, provided in partnership with headspring, offer you a way to continue your career learning year round.
Partner:
Introduction to DA/ADMS
Instructor:
Robert Uluski, Executive Consultant,
ESTA International
Pricing:
FREE
Description:
This free course is offered in partnership with Heatpsrings.
This course covers:
1. Role of distribution automation in electric utility grid modernization efforts
2. Key definitions pertaining to DA/ADMS
3. Basic building blocks of DA and ADMS
4. Benefits of DA/ADMS for meeting distribution utility business needs
5. Major challenges of DA/ADMS implementation
6. DA/ADMS implementation planning
A Virtual Tour of Electric Utility Distribution Equipment
Description:
This free course is offered in partnership with Heatspring.
Here's what you'll learn to recognize and understand:
1. Introduction to Electric Utility Distribution Systems
2. The Distribution Substation
3. The Distribution Feeder
4. Lines and Cables
5. Voltage Control Equipment
6. Overcurrent Protection Equipment
7. Distribution Transformer Equipment

Key Concepts for Utilities: DA and ADMS
Instructors:
Robert Uluski, Executive Consultant, ESTA International
Stipe Fustar, Ph.D. Executive Consultant, ESTA International
Pricing:
$995
Description:
Developed In Partnership with Heatspring.
Spend six weeks working with Robert Uluski, one of the thought leaders in the energy and infrastructure industries. This is a professional development opportunity for executives and team leaders. The goal is to make in-depth professional development opportunities available year-round for utility leaders.
In addition to technical training on Distribution Automation (DA) and Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS), you'll also learn about integrating Distributed Energy Resources (DER).
Utility Distribution Systems and Equipment
Description:
Developed In Partnership with Heatspring.
This is a professional development course for utility industry professionals to learn the fundamentals of electric utility distribution system operations.
For some this will be enough to inform your career decisions and understand the considerations of your co-workers. For others, this course will be a launching point for a deeper dive into system operations
Electrical Distribution for Non-engineers
Description:
Developed In Partnership with Heatspring.
This course introduces the design, equipment, people, and processes of the electric distribution system. It is designed for non-engineers, and people new to distribution. The course covers traditional distribution, the changes brought about by distributed energy resources (e.g. Photovoltaic on the roof, and storage), and the impact of electrification of transportation.