Online electrical training
Online training for the electrical industry
Self-paced courses on electrical testing, maintenance, power systems and safety. Learn anywhere, at your own pace.
01Why SubstationU
Practical training built around real work
100% online
Train from anywhere, on any device. No travel, no classroom schedule.
Built for the field
Lessons follow the real tasks of electrical testing, maintenance and protection work.
Industry-relevant courses
Skills you will use on the job: testing, maintenance, power systems and safety.
Learn at your own pace
Self-paced lessons, quizzes and knowledge checks. Revisit any lesson whenever you need to.
02Course catalog
Explore by subject
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1 course
Drawings and Documentation (DD)
One-lines, schematics and wiring diagrams.
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6 courses
Electrical Safety (ES)
Courses on electrical safety: energy isolation, arc flash, NFPA 70E, PPE, confined spaces and contact release.
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1 course
Electrical Test Tech Apprenticeship (ETT)
A multi-year apprenticeship program. Year 1 is available now; Years 2 to 4 are coming.
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1 course
Grounding and Ground Fault (GG)
Ground fault protection systems.
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36 courses
Protective Relaying (PR)
From protection fundamentals to settings, testing, commissioning and analysis.
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1 course
Substation Equipment (SE)
Switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers and other substation equipment.
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2 courses
System Studies and Power Systems (SP)
System design, arrangements and power system studies.
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10 courses
Test Equipment (TE)
The instruments of substation testing and how to use them safely.
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03Apprenticeship program
Electrical Test Tech Apprenticeship, in four years
A step-by-step path from safety and fundamentals to commissioning and advanced theory. Year 1 is open now; Years 2 to 4 are being built.
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ETT-101
ETT-101: Safety, Electrical Fundamentals and Basic Testing
The foundation for everything that follows: working safely, understanding electricity and the math behind it, then the first hands-on test methods.
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ETT-201
ETT-201: Electrical Components, Systems and Commissioning I
Core power equipment: what it is, how to inspect it, how to test it and how to judge the results.
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ETT-301
ETT-301: Electrical Components, Systems and Commissioning II
More equipment, plus protection, metering and troubleshooting: tying individual component tests into whole-system function.
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ETT-401
ETT-401: Safety Planning and Advanced Theory
Leading the work: site safety plans, lockout and switching procedures, advanced circuit and digital theory, and system studies.
04For employers
Training your whole crew?
One membership gives each person on your team the entire course catalog. Priced per user and billed once a year.
Team enrollment
Get your whole crew set up on the platform at once.
Progress tracking
See how each person is moving through their courses and quizzes.
Full catalog per seat
Every seat opens every course, plus new courses as they open.
Is SubstationU training online only?
Yes. Every course is delivered online through our learning platform, so you can train from anywhere, on any device, at your own pace.
Who are the courses for?
People working in the electrical field: testing, maintenance, power systems and safety. Each course page explains who it is aimed at.
Can I see a course before I sign up?
Yes. Every course has a public page in the course catalog describing what it covers. Email [email protected] with any questions.
How do I access paid online courses?
Fill out our application form to get access to the learning platform. From there you can enroll in paid courses and unlock additional features.
What are the benefits of registering for paid courses?
Paid courses give you a wider range of content plus features like interactive assignments, quizzes and progress tracking.
How long are the courses, and can I learn at my own pace?
Course lengths vary; each course page lists the details. Courses are self-paced, and you can revisit lessons and materials whenever you need to.
Do you offer corporate discounts?
Yes. We offer discounts for companies enrolling their employees, plus customized training. Contact [email protected].