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Electrical Application Course

Name: Electrical Application Course
Price: 222 USD

Master the electrical skills that get you hired, promoted, and trusted on any job site. This course covers everything from basic theory and safety to motors, transformers, and full system installation. You'll build real, job-ready knowledge that holds up in the field.

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What you will learn:

You'll start with electrical fundamentals, safety regulations, and hazard recognition before moving into circuit analysis and measurement techniques. From there, you'll cover wiring methods, conductor sizing, overcurrent protection, and load calculations. The course also takes you through transformers, power distribution, motor controls, and variable frequency drives. You'll learn how to read electrical plans, perform complete installations, and troubleshoot faults using proven diagnostic methods. Supplementary topics include renewable energy systems, PLCs, energy efficiency, and emerging smart grid technologies.

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Course Content

8 Chapters • 40 LessonsDuration between 4 and 360 hours (you decide)

Chapter 1See details

Electrical Fundamentals and Safety Principles

Lesson 1 • Electrical Safety Regulations and Standards
Surveys regulatory frameworks and consensus standards governing electrical safety. Establishes compliance expectations that apply throughout the entire course.
Lesson 2 • Basic Electrical Theory
Covers atomic structure, electron flow, and the relationships among voltage, current, and resistance. Provides the conceptual foundation for all subsequent electrical analysis.
Lesson 3 • Personal Protective Equipment for Electrical Work
Details PPE selection, ratings, and proper use for electrical tasks. Ensures workers match protection level to identified hazard categories.
Lesson 4 • Electrical Hazard Recognition
Identifies shock, arc flash, and fire hazards present in electrical environments. Connects hazard awareness to the safety practices introduced throughout this chapter.
Lesson 5 • Lockout/Tagout Procedures
Teaches energy isolation methods to prevent accidental energization during maintenance. Directly supports hazard control practices established in earlier sections.

Chapter 2See details

Electrical Circuits and Measurements

Lesson 1 • Combination Circuit Analysis
Applies series and parallel techniques to complex mixed circuits. Prepares students to analyze real-world wiring configurations encountered on the job.
Lesson 2 • Series Circuit Analysis
Examines current, voltage, and resistance behavior in series configurations. Builds analytical skills needed to troubleshoot single-path circuits.
Lesson 3 • Electrical Measurement Instruments
Covers selection and operation of multimeters, clamp meters, and megohmmeters. Connects measurement competency to accurate circuit verification and diagnostics.
Lesson 4 • Parallel Circuit Analysis
Analyzes current distribution and equivalent resistance in parallel configurations. Extends circuit analysis skills to multi-path electrical systems.
Lesson 5 • Circuit Testing and Verification
Establishes systematic procedures for testing continuity, voltage presence, and insulation integrity. Reinforces safe measurement practices from the safety chapter.

Chapter 3See details

Electrical Wiring Methods and Materials

Lesson 1 • Conductor Types and Sizing
Covers wire materials, insulation ratings, and ampacity tables for proper conductor selection. Establishes sizing knowledge required for all wiring installations in this chapter.
Lesson 2 • Grounding and Bonding Fundamentals
Explains equipment grounding, system grounding, and bonding requirements for safe installations. Directly supports fault protection concepts introduced in the circuits chapter.
Lesson 3 • Raceway and Conduit Systems
Introduces rigid, flexible, and non-metallic conduit types along with installation techniques. Connects raceway selection to environmental and mechanical protection requirements.
Lesson 4 • Cable Wiring Systems
Examines armored, metal-clad, and non-metallic sheathed cable types and their permitted uses. Prepares students to choose cable systems appropriate to occupancy and environment.
Lesson 5 • Boxes, Fittings, and Enclosures
Details outlet box types, fill calculations, and enclosure ratings for various environments. Ensures proper device support and conductor protection in completed installations.

Chapter 4See details

Overcurrent Protection and Load Calculations

Lesson 1 • Overcurrent Protection Devices
Covers fuse types, circuit breaker designs, and their operating characteristics. Establishes device knowledge needed for proper circuit protection throughout this chapter.
Lesson 2 • Feeder and Service Calculations
Teaches demand factor application and feeder sizing for residential and commercial services. Builds on branch circuit knowledge to address larger distribution systems.
Lesson 3 • Motor Circuit Protection
Addresses overload protection, short-circuit protection, and disconnecting means for motor loads. Extends overcurrent concepts to the unique characteristics of motor starting current.
Lesson 4 • Branch Circuit Design and Protection
Applies overcurrent device ratings to branch circuit conductor and load requirements. Connects protection principles to practical circuit design decisions.
Lesson 5 • Panelboard and Switchboard Design
Covers panelboard layout, bus ratings, and circuit directory requirements for distribution equipment. Integrates load calculation results into practical panel design.

Chapter 5See details

Transformers and Power Distribution

Lesson 1 • Voltage Regulation and Power Quality
Addresses voltage drop, power factor, and harmonic distortion effects on distribution systems. Prepares students to identify and correct power quality issues in the field.
Lesson 2 • Transformer Operating Principles
Explains electromagnetic induction, turns ratio, and voltage/current relationships in transformers. Provides the theoretical basis for all transformer applications in this chapter.
Lesson 3 • Transformer Types and Configurations
Surveys distribution, dry-type, autotransformer, and isolation transformer designs. Prepares students to select the correct transformer type for each application.
Lesson 4 • Three-Phase Power Systems
Covers wye and delta connections, phase relationships, and three-phase power calculations. Extends single-phase knowledge to industrial and commercial distribution systems.
Lesson 5 • Power Distribution Equipment
Examines switchgear, motor control centers, and distribution boards used in power systems. Connects transformer output to downstream distribution and protection equipment.

Chapter 6See details

Electric Motors and Motor Controls

Lesson 1 • Motor Control Devices and Circuits
Introduces contactors, overload relays, pushbuttons, and control circuit wiring. Provides the device knowledge required to design and read motor control schematics.
Lesson 2 • Motor Starting Methods
Examines full-voltage, reduced-voltage, and soft-start methods for controlling inrush current. Connects starting method selection to motor protection and load requirements.
Lesson 3 • AC Motor Types and Operation
Covers induction, synchronous, and single-phase motor designs and their operating characteristics. Establishes motor theory needed for control and protection topics in this chapter.
Lesson 4 • Motor Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Applies measurement and diagnostic techniques to identify motor and control circuit faults. Integrates skills from circuits, measurements, and control device sections.
Lesson 5 • Variable Frequency Drives
Covers VFD operating principles, parameter programming, and installation requirements. Extends motor control knowledge to modern variable-speed drive applications.

Chapter 7See details

Electrical System Installation and Inspection

Lesson 1 • Device and Equipment Terminations
Details proper termination methods for receptacles, switches, luminaires, and panel connections. Ensures reliable, code-compliant connections throughout the installation.
Lesson 2 • Service Entrance Installation
Addresses service entrance conductor installation, metering, and main disconnect requirements. Connects distribution knowledge from Chapter 5 to the service entry point.
Lesson 3 • Inspection Procedures and Code Compliance
Prepares students to conduct self-inspections and respond to authority having jurisdiction reviews. Integrates all installation knowledge into a compliance verification process.
Lesson 4 • Rough-In Installation Techniques
Covers conduit bending, box placement, and conductor pulling for rough-in phase work. Applies wiring methods knowledge from Chapter 3 to actual installation sequences.
Lesson 5 • Reading Electrical Plans and Specifications
Teaches interpretation of electrical drawings, symbols, and project specifications. Establishes plan-reading skills required before any installation work begins.

Chapter 8See details

Electrical Troubleshooting and System Maintenance

Lesson 1 • Wiring and Connection Fault Diagnosis
Covers detection of open circuits, short circuits, ground faults, and high-resistance connections. Applies measurement skills from Chapter 2 to real fault scenarios.
Lesson 2 • Preventive and Predictive Maintenance
Establishes scheduled maintenance tasks and condition-monitoring techniques for electrical systems. Reduces unplanned downtime through proactive equipment care.
Lesson 3 • Emergency Fault Response Procedures
Prepares students to respond safely and effectively to electrical failures and outages. Integrates safety, troubleshooting, and communication skills into emergency scenarios.
Lesson 4 • Overcurrent Device Troubleshooting
Diagnoses nuisance tripping, failed fuses, and breaker malfunctions in distribution systems. Connects overcurrent protection knowledge from Chapter 4 to field diagnostics.
Lesson 5 • Systematic Troubleshooting Methodology
Introduces a structured fault-finding process using symptom analysis and logical elimination. Establishes the diagnostic framework applied to all system types in this chapter.

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This course is for you:

Apprentice electrician: needs structured knowledge to complement hands-on field experience.
Maintenance technician: wants to expand skills into electrical systems and controls.
Construction worker: ready to specialize and increase earning potential through electrical training.
Career changer: coming from an unrelated field and pursuing a skilled trade career.
Facilities manager: needs deeper electrical knowledge to oversee contractors and inspections confidently.
DIY enthusiast: serious about understanding residential and commercial electrical systems thoroughly.

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