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Master Underground Distribution Systems with Expert Training
Join us at the Spring Education Institute in Orlando, Florida, for specialized training on the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of underground electric distribution systems. Learn from industry experts, earn continuing education credits, and connect with fellow professionals all while enhancing your expertise in public power.
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May 5–7
Underground Distribution Systems
Learn all about the effective design, construction, operation and maintenance of underground electric distribution systems. Review factors involved in the conversion of overhead systems to underground. Discuss operations, safety and regulatory requirements, and hear from an industry cable application engineer about underground cable reliability, failure modes, and testing methods.
Questions?
May 8–9
Advanced Underground Distribution Systems
Learn how to improve your utility’s policies, standards, and practices for planning, designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining underground distribution and hear about current and emerging industry trends.
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May 5–8
Leadership Essentials Certificate Program
The Leadership Essentials Certificate Program is designed to help new managers develop employees’ skills as well as their own. These skills are critical to organizational performance, employee development and retention, and leader growth.
Contact: Academy@Publicpower.org
Understanding Trends in Energy Technology: ThreePart Virtual Series
April 29 – June 5 | Virtual Series
Get up to speed on how energy technologies are evolving, what factors will shape adoption, and how public power utilities of all sizes can plan strategically for the future accordingly. This series will cover the emerging trends, challenges and opportunities utilities could face, and potential solutions for your community.
National Conference
June 6-11, 2025 | New Orleans, Louisiana
Connect with public power decision-makers and stakeholders on changing policy, technology, and lifestyles reshaping the energy industry, as well as how those changes will impact your utility.
Leadership Fundamentals for Managers and Supervisors
July 10 - 31 | Virtual
This 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.
American Public Power Association 2451 Crystal Drive Suite 1000 Arlington, VA 22202-4804
202-467-2900
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Enhance Your Leadership Skills with Expert Training
Registration is now open for the APPA Academy's Spring Education Institute in Orlando, Florida! Take part in in-depth leadership training tailored specifically for public power professionals.
In-person Leadership Training
Join us May 5–8, for the Leadership Essentials Certificate Program, designed to help new and mid-level managers build essential leadership, coaching, and decision-making skills. Part of the Spring Education Institute.
This three-part program covers:
• Proactive Performance Coaching – Develop a coaching mindset to drive employee growth.
• Problem Identification & Decision-Making –Strengthen critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Developing High-Performing Teams – Learn strategies to build and lead effective teams.
Led by industry experts, this hands-on training provides practical tools tailored for public power professionals. Earn continuing education credits while networking and learning alongside your peers.
July 10–31
Leadership Fundamentals for Managers and Supervisors
This four-part webinar series spotlights the foundational skills that managers need to excel in their roles. Explore leadership principles and strategies that build key competencies in setting goals, giving feedback, and managing problems.
Sessions include:
• Understanding Your Leadership Brand (Jul. 10)
• Unlocking Motivation Through Focused Goal Setting (Jul. 17)
• Giving Constructive Feedback That Drives Development (Jul. 24)
• Creating Teams That Solve Problems (Jul. 31)
Questions?
Contact: EducationInfo@PublicPower.org
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Understanding Financial Statements and Operational Ratio: Twopart Series
March 6 - 11 | Virtual
Join this two-part series to learn how to properly analyze and gain insight from ratio metrics and financial statements, communicate that information to decision makers, review trends in public power financial and operating ratios, and how they can inform decisions.
Utility Rates for the Modern Grid
April 9 - 10 | Virtual
Join this two-part course to examine the cost drivers on the modern grid and how your utility can address growing trends in EVs, demand response, DG, and the changing resource mix to strengthen financials, boost customer satisfaction, and support public policy goals. Delve into the latest trends in rate design to find which models are a fit for your utility and your community.
National Conference June 6-11 | New Orleans, Louisiana Registration now open! Connect with public power decision-makers and stakeholders on changing policy, technology, and lifestyles reshaping the energy industry, as well as how those changes will impact your utility.
American Public Power Association
2451 Crystal Drive Suite 1000 Arlington, VA 22202-4804
202-467-2900
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Registration is now open!
Join us June 6-11 in New Orleans, Louisiana, for the APPA's National Conference the premier gathering for public power decision-makers and stakeholders.
Engage with industry experts, explore emerging trends in policy and technology, and connect with fellow leaders shaping the future of public power. Gain insights, exchange strategies, and discover tools to strengthen your utility and community.
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AWWA TRAINING
In This Issue:
4/23 AWWA’s New Guidebook: Climate Change Impacts in Water Demand Forecasting
4/30 Microplastics 2025
5/8 PFAS Removal: Novel Adsorbents and Process –FREE Webinar, Sponsored and Presented by Aqua-Aerobic Systems
5/21 The Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) and the Water Sector: A 2025 Update
5/29 Unlock the Power of Your Distribution Network Data - FREE Webinar, Sponsored and Presented by Xylem Vue
5/21 Improving Cyber Resilience Against the RisingFREE Webinar, Sponsored and Presented by Fortinet
Upcoming Webinars
Remember, annual subscribers should not register through awwa.org/webinars. Subscribers are automatically registered for eligible webinars on a bi-monthly basis.
AWWA’s New Guidebook: Climate Change Impacts in Water Demand Forecasting
April 23, 2025, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm MT
This webinar will provide attendees with a look inside the development, findings, and key takeaways of AWWA's new “Guidance on Integrating Climate Change Impacts into Water Demand Forecasting” Guidebook. Developed by Carollo Engineers as an AWWA Technical and Educational Council-funded project, this guidebook incorporates the latest information regarding the data needed and best practices for integrating climate change impacts into water demand forecasting. Full description.
Webinar fee per person: $75 member, $120 non-member *2025 annual webinar subscribers will be automatically registered by AWWA.
Register
Microplastics 2025
April 30, 2025, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm MT
Despite the demonstrated ubiquity of microplastics in both the environment and the human body, the clear determination of health effects remains elusive. This webinar discusses the reasons for these challenges and provides a briefing on our current understanding of microplastics toxicology. Full description.
Webinar fee per person: $75 member, $120 non-member *2025 annual webinar subscribers will be automatically registered by AWWA.
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PFAS Removal: Novel Adsorbents and Process -
May 8, 2025, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm MT
Attendees will be introduced to a novel solution to PFAS treatment that could be used in a range of applications within the water industry. You'll learn how these new technologies can handle low to high concentration PFAS waters while producing high-quality micro-filtration effluent water. Full description.
Webinar fee per person: Complimentary, but registration is required. Register
The Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) and the Water Sector: A 2025 Update
May 21, 2025, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm MT
This interactive session will feature a discussion between water stakeholders including utility, legal, and consulting firm experts on the key components of BABA and how the Act impacts water utilities’ operations and the sector. Our discussion will focus on the legal and financial requirements of BABA, as well as how utility managers are successfully navigating the compliance and implementation aspects of the Act. Full description.
Webinar fee per person: $75 member, $120 non-member
May 29, 2025, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm MT
In the modern world, which is developing at a fast rate, it is becoming essential for organizations across various industries to find new and unique ways of gaining datadriven insights to enhance their decision-making processes. This webinar will discuss
how digital solutions, with the help of advanced sensor networks, can change the way utilities work, for the better, through greater efficiency, sustainability, and resilience. Full description.
Webinar fee per person: Complimentary, but registration is required.
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Improving Cyber Resilience Against the RisingFREE Webinar, Sponsored and Presented by Fortinet
June 5, 2025, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm MT
Recent headlines are a clear indicator that the bad actor sees utilities as a target for sophisticated cyberattacks. This has elevated the importance of cyber readiness for water and wastewater utilities. During this panel discussion, experts will discuss strategies for preparing for, responding to, and recovering from cyberattacks as a part of any business continuity plan. Full description.
Webinar fee per person: Complimentary, but registration is required.
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Don’t miss your chance to save on one of this year’s most valuable water events.
AWWA Annual Conference & Expo 2025 (ACE25) June 8-11, 2025
Denver, Colorado
You can still get the best price, if you hurry. Supersaver rate ends April 18, 2025, 11:59 p.m. ET
Get ready to elevate your water knowledge, discover the latest solutions, grow your network, get inspired, and have lots of fun!
From tackling PFAS challenges to mastering pipe fittings, from shaping leadership to addressing lead service lines — ACE is your ultimate hub for resources, insights, and solutions that empower communities and utilities to prosper.
We cannot wait to see you in Denver.
BOLI TRAINING
OREGON BOLI
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Leave Laws for Large Employers (25+ employees)
Janitorial Harassment & Discrimination
Janitorial Harassment & Discrimination (Spanish)
Webinar 4/22/2025 10:00 AM 4/22/2025 3:00 PM View Description
Webinar 4/24/2025 10:00 AM 4/24/2025 12:00 PM View Description
Webinar 4/25/2025 10:00 AM 4/25/2025 12:00 PM View Description
Prevailing Wage Rate Laws for Public Agencies 4/29/2025 9:00 AM 4/29/2025 12:00 PM View Description
Wage & Hour Laws
Workplace Accommodations
Documentation, Discipline and Discharge
Recordkeeping Requirements
Paid Leave Oregon
Webinar 4/30/2025 10:00 AM 4/30/2025 12:00 PM View Description
Webinar 5/6/2025 10:00 AM 5/6/2025 12:00 PM View Description
Webinar 5/6/2025 1:00 PM 5/6/2025 3:00 PM View Description
Webinar 5/8/2025 10:00 AM 5/8/2025 12:00 PM View Description
Webinar 5/12/2025 10:00 AM 5/12/2025 12:00 PM View Description
Overtime on PWR Projects 5/13/2025 9:00 AM 5/13/2025 10:30 AM View Description
Leave Laws in Oregon (Two Days) Webinar 5/13/2025 10:00 AM 5/14/2025 3:00 PM View Description
Prevailing Wage Rate Laws for Contractors 5/21/2025 9:00 AM 5/21/2025 12:00 PM View Description
Employee Handbooks
Wage & Hour Laws
Janitorial Harassment & Discrimination
Janitorial Harassment & Discrimination (Spanish)
Legal Hiring Practices
Effective Supervisory Practices
Webinar 5/27/2025 10:00 AM 5/27/2025 3:00 PM View Description
Webinar 5/28/2025 10:00 AM 5/28/2025 3:00 PM View Description
Webinar 5/29/2025 10:00 AM 5/29/2025 12:00 PM View Description
Webinar 5/30/2025 10:00 AM 5/30/2025 12:00 PM View Description
Webinar 6/5/2025 10:00 AM 6/5/2025 12:00 PM View Description
Webinar 6/9/2025 10:00 AM 6/10/2025 3:00 PM View Description
Paid Leave Oregon
Leave Law Essentials
Workplace Harassment & Discrimination
Wage & Hour Laws
Janitorial Harassment & Discrimination (Spanish)
Leave Laws for Large Employers (25+ employees)
Janitorial Harassment & Discrimination
Webinar 6/9/2025 10:00 AM 6/9/2025 12:00 PM View Description
Webinar 6/11/2025 10:00 AM 6/11/2025 3:00 PM View Description
Webinar 6/17/2025 10:00 AM 6/17/2025 12:00 PM View Description
Webinar 6/18/2025 10:00 AM 6/18/2025 3:00 PM View Description
Webinar 6/20/2025 10:00 AM 6/20/2025 12:00 PM View Description
Webinar 6/24/2025 10:00 AM 6/24/2025 3:00 PM View Description
Webinar 6/26/2025 10:00 AM 6/26/2025 12:00 PM View Description
CIS TRAINING
2025 EAP and BeyondWell Webinars
Attend a webinar hosted by your EAP or BeyondWell and earn $15 each quarter (up to $60 annually). Rewarded webinars MUST be one of these listed. EAP Webinars must be attended live and for the duration of the training to receive credit. BeyondWell Webinars can be watched live or via the recording during the same quarter it was presented to receive credit. Please note that credit will take 8 - 12 weeks to appear in your account.
EAP Webinars
Coping Strategies for Caregivers August 19 @ 9 am https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83824154005?pwd=CregTkquTmbzbijT qpq9OdwspueeFb.1
Holiday Stress November 14 @ 2 pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88052632692?pwd=nyo0L276PUjUv2QZUI DHtOjDSfLnUY.1
BeyondWell Webinars – Registration links for later webinars are coming soon!
Health Myths & Facts – Mental Health May 15 @ 11:30 am Register today!
Eating for Gut Health August 14 @ 11:30 am
Plan for Good Health Dec 11 @ 11:30 am
NISC TRAINING
LINKS TO NISC TRAINING
NISC Community
Introduction to the Community
This video is a quick introduction to the Community that is five minutes long. Watching this will help newer staff members navigate the Community.
Training Index
NISC’s Training Index is a great resource to have when looking for training opportunities. It is also a great way to see at-a-glance training available for our Solutions.
iVUE Service Training
JumpStart Lessons: This is a great starting point for training in iVUE Service (CIS) called Customer Care & BillingUtility.
iVUE Connect, Financials and Mapping and Staking Training
New Employees? Try these new resources. You can find new employee curriculum that includes information for iVUE Connect Service, iVUE Financials (ABS), and Mapping and Staking.
Service Orders and Workflows
The Service Order Training page on the Community will help you get started developing workflows for Service Orders and Contact Tracking. The curriculum covers the fundamentals for the different types of service orders in iVUE.
Delinquent and Collections
The Delinquent and Collections Training page in the Community has many helpful training resources.
Financials
You can find information on setting up Purchase Order workflow authorization on the Purchase Order Training page in the Community.
You can review the Asset Management Training and Work Order Training pages in the Community to get a start on learning these modules.
Business Intelligence & Reporting (Crystal Reports)
Clicking on the Crystal Reports section of the Business Intelligence & Reporting Training Community page will take you to training on Crystal Reporting in iVUE. You can also find the prerequisites for the Hands On Crystal Report Training classes NISC provides.
NISC Live Learning Resources
On the Learn it Live Schedule page you’ll find the schedules for all NISC provided training that is led live by NISC Staff.
The NISC Workshops page has more information on all NISC Workshops planned in 2023. A Service General Overview Workshop will be held at Consumers Power 10/10-10/12.
2025 Workshops
Click a title below to view training descriptions and registration details. The costs to participate in each of these Workshops and Hands-On Classes is included in the title.
Business Intelligence & Reporting Hands-On Training
Apr 15-17 BI Mosaic Utility (iVC/SERV-U) - Virtual $250
Apr 22-24 Crystal Report Writing Utility - Virtual $250
May 6-8 BI Mosaic Utility (iVC/SERV-U) - Virtual $250
Jun 3-5 BI Mosaic Utility (iVC/SERV-U) - Virtual $250
Document Management Workshops
Apr 1-3 Document Management - NISC LSL, MO $450
Jun 2-5 Document Management - Virtual $150
Financials Workshops
Apr 08-10 FIN Payroll & HR - Jackson Energy Co-op, KY $450
Apr 15-16 FIN & SERV B Capital Credits - Virtual $150
May 6-8 FIN U Plant Accting - Central Valley Electric Co-op, NM $400
May 13-15 FIN Accts Payable - Lake Country Power, MN $450
Jun 17-19 FIN Budget & GL - NISC Mandan, ND $400
Jun 23-26 FIN & SERV U Capital Credits - Virtual $150
Jul 14-18 FIN Payroll & HR - Virtual $150
Aug 12-14 FIN All Module - Stayton Co-op Telephone, OR
Day 1: August 12 $150
Day 2: August 13 $150
Day 3: August 14 $150
Oct 20-23 FIN Inventory & Purchasing - Virtual $150
Oct 27-31 FIN & SERV B Integration MR & BR - Virtual $150
Nov 10-13 FIN B Plant Accounting - Virtual $150
Marketing Workshops
Apr 15-17 Customer Engagement & Mkting: iVC Marketing - Virtual $150
DEW Basics & Model Maintenance Virtual Hands-On Training
Apr 22-23 DEW Basics & Model Maint - Virtual $250
Jul 15-16 DEW Basics & Model Maint - Virtual $250
Oct 21-22 DEW Basics & Model Main - Virtual $250
Mapping & Staking Hands-On Training
Apr 01-02 Intro to Mapping & Staking - Virtual $180
Jun 03-04 Intro to Mapping & Staking - Virtual $180
Aug 05-06 Intro to Mapping & Staking - Virtual $180
Oct 07-08 Intro to Mapping & Staking - Virtual $180
Dec 02-03 Intro to Mapping & Staking - Virtual $180
Outage Management Hands-On Training
Apr 15-17 Outage Mgmt, NISC LSL, MO Office $375
Jun 10-12 Outage Mgmt, NISC LSL, MO Office $375
Aug 12-14 Outage Mgmt, NISC LSL, MO Office $375
Dec 09-11 Outage Mgmt, NISC LSL MO Office $375
Operations Workshops
Apr 22-23 OPS U: Major Event Prep - NISC LSL, MO $300
May 19-23 OPS-U: MDM and OA - Virtual $150
Jun 10-12 OPS-U: Services Management - Withlacoochee, FL $450
Jun 17-18 OPS-U: What AppSuite has to Offer Operations - Vermont Electric Co-op, VT $300
Aug 19-21 OPS U/B: NISC Staking Solutions - Virtual $150
Oct 21-23 OPS U: Basics & Best Practices of WM Solutions - Virtual $150
Nov 18-20 OPS U Best Practices - Oklahoma Electric Co-op, OK
Day 1: Nov 18 $150
Day 2: Nov 19 $150
Day 3: Nov 20 $150
Print Services Workshops
Jul 29-31 Print Services - NISC LSL, MO $450
Service Broadband & E-Solutions Workshops
Apr 08-10 iVC Broadband - NISC Mandan, ND
Day 1: April 8 $100
Day 2: April 9 $150
Day 3: April 10 $100
Apr 15-16 FIN & SERV B Capital Credits - Virtual $150
May 06-08 Broadband/E-Solutions - NISC Mandan, ND
Day 1: May 6 $100
Day 2: May 7 $150
Day 3: May 8 $100
Jun 10-12 Broadband/E-Solutions - Minburn Telecommunications, IA
Day 1: June 10 $100
Day 2: June 11 $150
Day 3: June 12 $100
Oct 27-31 FIN & SERV B Integration, MR & BR - Virtual $150
Service Utility Workshops
Apr 22-24 SERV U - SmartHub & Messenger - Brunswick EMC, NC $450
May 13-15 SERV U - Payments - NISC LSL, MO $450
Jun 23-26 FIN & SERV U Capital Credits - Virtual $150
Jul 21-25 SERV U Delinquent Process - Virtual $150
Oct 21-23 SERV U - iVUE Connect - Virtual $150
Service Utility Hands-On Training
Aug 5-7 SERV U: Messenger - NISC LSL, MO $375
Untapped Value (Free)
Click here to view upcoming Untapped Value sessions
NWPPA TRAINING
MAY-JULY 2025 TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
For the most current updates on all classes and events, please visit www.nwppa.org.
Is your company interested in reaching a specific group of NWPPA members? Sponsorships are available for all of our classes and events so you can do just that. Contact Tracy at (360) 816-1448 or tracy@nwppa.org to be More Powerful Together.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS
SERIES: OPTIMIZING PERFORMANCE IN CHALLENGING TIMES AND SITUATIONS
Who Should Attend: Employees in administrative or service-oriented roles.
Overview: This three-part webinar series provides utility-specific information that will make you more effective in managing your tasks and in communicating with others. Classes include Positive Assertiveness in the Workplace, April 29 and 30; Managing Time, Change, and Stress, May 1 and 6; and Resolving Conflict in the Workplace, May 7 and 8.
April 29-May 8, 2025 | Online
LEADERSHIP SKILLS SERIES
Who Should Attend: Supervisors and managers, and employees who will be transitioning to a supervisor or manager role in the near future. Overview: This series focuses on situational leadership; communication and problem-solving; personalities and attitudes in the workplace; and human resources basics.
UNDERSTANDING SLII WORK STYLES
May 6-7, 2025 | Seattle, WA
SUPERVISING UNION EMPLOYEES
June 10-11, 2025 | Seattle, WA
FOREMAN LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE PROGRAM PART 2
Who Should Attend: Operations foremen, either as part of a temporary rotation or as a function of a full-time role.
Overview: The Foreman Leadership Certificate Program is designed to support the development of skills needed to lead operations crews in the electric utility industry. The program consists of two two-and-a-half-day sessions; the sessions can be taken two to 12 months apart but must be taken in order.
May 6-8, 2025 | Bozeman, MT
WASHINGTON UTILITY RECORDS MANAGEMENT MEETING
Who Should Attend: Records managers, records coordinators, administrative assistants, executive assistants, and anyone managing records for their department.
Overview: This one-day meeting will include training provided by the Washington Secretary of State’s Public Records Office as well as roundtable discussions.
May 8, 2025 | Vancouver, WA
ENGINEERING AND OPERATIONS WORK ORDER WEBINAR SERIES
Who Should Attend: Engineering and operations employees who want a better understanding of the work order process.
Overview: This series on the work order process is
comprised of eight webinars from March through October 2025. Webinars can be taken individually or as an entire series; by registering for the full series, you will receive all eight webinars at a discounted price.
March 11-Oct. 7, 2025 | Online
STREAMLINING ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT PROCESS/PAPERWORK
May 13, 2025
MANAGING MATERIALS FOR THE LOWEST RATES
June 10, 2025
LABOR – WHERE YOUR TIME GOES MATTERS!
July 8, 2025
UTILITY WAREHOUSING A-Z
Who Should Attend: Warehouse and materials management professionals.
Overview: In this four-day course, you will be introduced to a variety of critical warehousing topics in two segments. The first two days will be May 14-15, and the final two days will be June 11-12.
May 14-June 12, 2025 | Vancouver, WA
CFO & SENIOR ACCOUNTANT WEBINAR SERIES
Who Should Attend: CFOs, senior accountants, accounting staff, and finance staff.
Overview: This series covers various organizational accounting topics and is comprised of 12 webinars from January through December 2025. Webinars can be taken individually or as an entire series; by registering for the full series, you will receive all 12 webinars at a discounted price.
Jan. 16-Dec. 11, 2025 | Online
SALES TAX BEST PRACTICES
May 15, 2025
EVALUATING CONTRACTED SERVICES
June 12, 2025
CASH FLOW - BALANCE SHEET CHANGES
July 10, 2025
NRECA CCD 2600: DIRECTOR DUTIES AND LIABILITIES
Who Should Attend: Directors, policymakers, and general managers/CEOs.
Overview: This course ahead of NWPPA’s Annual Conference explores the fundamental responsibilities of board service, including the duties of loyalty, obedience, and due care. The course offers valuable training for leaders at any community-owned utility. NRECA members may also earn credit toward the Credentialed Cooperative Director Certificate. See page 12 for more information.
May 19, 2025 | Santa Rosa, CA
DEMYSTIFYING ORGANIZED MARKETS: HOW THEY WORK AND WHY THEY MATTER
Who Should Attend: General managers and CEOs; assistant managers; senior leaders; policymakers; government relations and communications staff; and utility planners.
Overview: This engaging half-day session ahead of NWPPA’s Annual Conference will break down how organized markets operate, their impact on different types of utility generation, and the critical role of transmission. See pages 6-7 for more information.
May 20, 2025 | Santa Rosa, CA
ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER WORKSHOP
Who Should Attend: Utility board members, board chairs, and leaders involved with board meetings and procedures.
Overview: Taking place ahead of NWPPA’s Annual Conference, this half-day training in Robert’s Rules will help you make meetings better, faster, and more enjoyable. See pages 6-7 for more information.
May 20, 2025 | Santa Rosa, CA
ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Who Should Attend: Utility general managers and CEOs; assistant managers; senior utility leaders; utility board directors, commissioners, and council members; government relations and communications staff; associate members; and trade association heads.
Overview: Please join us in beautiful Santa Rosa, California, for our 85th Annual Conference and Membership Meeting! See pages 6-7 for more information.
May 19-22, 2025 | Santa Rosa, CA
BANKRUPTCY 101
Who Should Attend: Customer-facing employees in credit, collections, and customer service.
Overview: This two-hour webinar covers all the basic information relating to bankruptcies that you need to best help utility customers that have or are filing for bankruptcy.
May 20, 2025 | Online
BASIC ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS WEBINAR SERIES
Who Should Attend: Employees new to the electric utility industry or office employees who want a broader knowledge of utility field operations.
Overview: This series of six webinars provides a high-level overview of the power industry from generation to distribution to consumer. Webinars can be taken individually or as an entire series; by registering for the full series, you will receive all six webinars at a discounted price.
Feb. 11-July 8, 2025 | Online
SPECIAL EQUIPMENTTRANSFORMERS AND METERS
May 20, 2025
SAFETY
June 10, 2025
SYSTEM RELIABILITY AND RESILIENCY
July 8, 2025
ENGINEERING WEBINAR SERIES
Who Should Attend: Engineering personnel. Overview: This series covers various engineering topics and is comprised of 12 webinars, one each month in 2025. Webinars can be taken individually or as an entire series; by registering for the full series, you will receive all 12 webinars at a discounted price.
Jan. 14-Dec. 9, 2025 | Online
UNDERSTANDING TRANSMISSION WHEELING
May 20, 2025
BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE
SYSTEMS APPLICATIONS FOR ELECTRIC UTILITIES
June 10, 2025
ENGINEERING ECONOMICS FOR UTILITY PROJECTS
July 8, 2025
FERC ACCOUNTING FUNDAMENTALS
Who Should Attend: Accounting staff and others who want to understand how each role impacts the budget.
Overview: This course will take you through the fundamentals of FERC/RUS accounting.
May 28-29, 2025 | Vancouver, WA
MICROSOFT OFFICE 365 SERIES
Who Should Attend: Any users of Microsoft Office products.
Overview: During this 10-part series, you will enhance your ability to use Microsoft Office programs. Webinars can be taken individually or as a series; by registering for the full series, you will receive all 10 webinars at a discounted price.
May 28-Dec. 10, 2025 | Online
POWERPOINT FOR PRESENTERS
May 28-29, 2025
EXCEL ESSENTIALS
June 10-11, 2025
EXCEL CALCULATIONS AND CHARTS
June 25-26, 2025
EXCEL POWER CALCULATIONS
July 22-23, 2025
FLIPPING THE SWITCH: A PUBLIC POWER BOOT CAMP
Who Should Attend: All employees (utility or vendor) who are new to the industry and anyone who would benefit from a basic understanding of public power.
Overview: This comprehensive onboarding program provides employees with a rapid understanding of the public power industry.
June 2-5, 2025 | Seattle, WA
STAKING TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
Who Should Attend: Staking technicians. Overview: This program educates and equips staking technicians and engineers for designing electrical distribution facilities that adequately serve utility customers.
UNDERGROUND LINE DESIGN AND SUBDIVISION LAYOUT
June 2-4, 2025 | Everett, WA
JOINT USE AND MAKE-READY SURVEYS
June 4-5, 2025 | Everett, WA
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
ADMINISTRATION
June 5-6, 2025 | Everett, WA
HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT IN WASHINGTON
Who Should Attend: Employees with environmental responsibilities within Washington.
Overview: This course will prepare you to manage your utility-generated waste in accordance with Washington requirements.
June 11, 2025 | Vancouver, WA
DOT HAZARDOUS MATERIAL TRANSPORTATION TRAINING
Who Should Attend: Employees that transport, load, unload, receive, or help arrange shipping for hazardous materials.
Overview: This class reviews federal regulations around the transportation of hazardous materials.
June 12, 2025 | Vancouver, WA
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE CONFERENCE
Who Should Attend: Chief financial officers, general managers, all levels of accounting staff, and utility employees who work closely with the accounting department.
Overview: This conference covers trends and issues in accounting and finance. See page 10 for more information.
June 17-18, 2025 | Walla Walla, WA
LEVERAGING SELF-AWARENESS TO NAVIGATE CHALLENGING CUSTOMER INTERACTIONS
Who Should Attend: Employees in customer-facing roles.
Overview: In this two-day course, you will discover how to handle tough situations with confidence using the SELF Method—self-awareness, empathy, listening, and flexibility.
June 25-26, 2025 | Idaho Falls, Idaho
QUALIFIED WORKER TRAINING - OSHA 1910.269
Who Should Attend: Individuals who do not hold an electrical journeyman certificate, but as a part of their duties must enter or open secured areas. Engineers, staking technicians, meter readers, and other operations personnel are required by OSHA 1910.269 to have this training.
Overview: This one-day class is designed to teach the skills required to enter secure areas.
July 1, 2025 | Vancouver, WA
ELECTRIC UTILITY SYSTEM OPERATIONS
Who Should Attend: Any electric utility industry employee (utility or vendor) whose job performance will benefit from a basic understanding of the operations side of the utility business.
Overview: This course assumes no electrical background and builds on the basics to provide a comprehensive understanding of the equipment and operation of the electric utility system.
July 15-16, 2025 | Vancouver, WA
RED FLAG RULES FOR FRONTLINE EMPLOYEES
Who Should Attend: Employees who interact directly with customers or have access to customer information.
Overview: This class will address Red Flag Rules, the legal requirements that protect customers from identity theft.
July 15, 2025 | Online
DISTRIBUTION ENGINEERING SERIES: OVERCURRENT PROTECTION
Who Should Attend: Engineers and senior technical personnel involved in selecting and coordinating overcurrent protection devices.
Overview: This two-day course focuses on the application of protective devices within a distribution system.
July 15-16, 2025 | Vancouver, WA
INTERCONNECTION OF RESIDENTIAL SOLAR AND BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS
Who Should Attend: Engineers and technical personnel involved in the interconnection process of residential and small commercial distributed generation resources.
Overview: During this course, you will learn what to look for in an interconnection application, NEC requirements for the systems, and how to maintain power quality.
July 17, 2025 | Vancouver, WA
WOMEN IN PUBLIC POWER CONFERENCE
Who Should Attend: Women working in public power.
Overview: This year’s WIPP Conference continues the tradition of honoring issues specific to women from all areas and levels within the public power industry. Join colleagues for the evening welcome reception July 29 ahead of the opening general session July 30.
July 29-31, 2025 | Spokane, WA
MANAGER AS LEADER SERIES
Who Should Attend: Leadership Skills Series graduates, managers, supervisors, foremen, team leaders, project managers, anyone who manages a team, and anyone on a career path to a management role.
Overview: The Manager as Leader Series is designed to help ignite, inspire, and nurture the leader mindset within you. To complete the series, you must attend four of the available six courses. You may take the courses in any order.
OWN YOUR ROLE AND BUILD THRIVING RELATIONSHIPS
July 29-30, 2025 | Vancouver, WA
OAWU TRAINING
2025 OAWU Training & Events Schedule
Updated: April 2, 2025
ONLY Ground Water Systems of 150 connections or less that are required to have a certified Small Groundwater operator click HERE for the Small Water System Training Course page.
April 8-9, 2025 Water Treatment/Distribution Certification Review
May 13, 2025 Math for Operators
Independence Event Center
Riverview Ballroom (Parking behind building)
FEE
City of Redmond
May 13, 2025 Pumps & Pumping
City of Redmond
PW Conference Room 243 E. Antler Ave. Redmond, OR 97756
May 14, 2025 Trident Users Group
June 10, 2025 Math for Operators
June 10, 2025 Pumps & Pumping
City of Prairie City
Visiotrs
Center
to
City of Prairie City
Visiotrs Information Center (Next to BAR WB) 254 NW Front Street Prairie City, OR 97869
FEE
ESAC #6216 FEE
Water/WW/OS ESAC #6216 FEE
July 22-23, 2025
August 5-6, 2025
August 1821, 2025
October 69, 2025
October 14-15, 2025
October 16, 2025
October 21-22, 2025
November 12-14, 2025
December 8-11, 2025
OEM TRAINING
Oregon Emergency Management Training Opportunities
Highlighted Trainings
• April 28: Veoci Continuity of Operations Planning Software Training (Portland, OR)
o Click here to register
• Apr. 28 - May 1: G2308: EOC Operations and Situational Awareness Skillsets (Salem, OR)
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• Apr. 29-30: Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) Training Course (Salem, OR)
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• April 29: Veoci Continuity of Operations Planning Software Training (Salem, OR)
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• April 30: Veoci Continuity of Operations Planning Software Training (Salem, OR)
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• May 27-30: PER-382: Malware Prevention, Discovery, and Recovery (MPDR) (Salem, OR)
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• June 23-26: L-0962: All Hazards Planning Section Chief (Tangent, OR)
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Oregon Trainings
• Apr. 29 - May 1: ICS-300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents (Coburg, OR)
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• May 7-8: Cybersecurity Preparedness & Response (Virtual)
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• May 8: G0191: Incident Command System/Emergency Operation Center Interface (Salem, OR)
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• May 13-14: ICS-400 Advanced ICS for Complex Incidents (Lincoln City, OR)
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• May 14-16: ICS-300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents (Wilsonville, OR)
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• May 19-22: L-0962: All Hazards Planning Section Chief (Medford, OR)
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• May 21-22: PER-298: Team Approach to Foodborne Outbreak Response (Eugene, OR)
o Click here to register (Access code: NCBRT298)
• May 28: Be 2 Weeks Ready Program Manager Training (Virtual)
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• May 28-29: MGT-439: Pediatric Disaster Response and Emergency Preparedness (Eugene, OR)
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• June 5-6: ICS-400 Advanced ICS for Complex Incidents (Wilsonville, OR)
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• June 11: G0191: Incident Command System/Emergency Operation Center Interface (Salem, OR)
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• June 16-17: MGT-303 Cybersecurity Vulnerability Assessment (Salem, OR)
o Registration coming soon
• June 18: AWR-421: Demystifying Cyber Attacks (Salem, OR)
o Registration coming soon