Commissioning Electrical Power Systems Course

This course provides foundational training for professionals with limited electrical experience. Through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on exercises, students learn to commission Standard Power Systems, Emergency Power Systems, and Lighting Control Systems. The course emphasizes completion of System Verification Checklists (SVCs) and Functional Performance Tests (FPTs) while building knowledge of electrical fundamentals, power equipment, coordination studies, and applicable industry codes.

Students gain practical experience with topics such as NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 99, overcurrent protection, selective coordination, motors, VFDs, NETA testing, panelboards, switchgear, and lighting control devices. The course concludes with a supervised commissioning exercise of a commercial building’s power, emergency power, and lighting systems, reinforcing real-world application of skills and best practices.

Recommendations: 3-5 years of building commissioning experience.

Classroom Instruction Time: 20 Hours | Hands-On Instruction Time: 16 Hours | AABC Continuing Education Credits: 24 Hours

What's Included in the Course?

  • 5 Days of Instruction and Hands-on Training
  • Resource Materials:
  • EAB Training Workbook
  • EAB Equations Quick Guide
  • Instrumentation Instruction
  • Daily Breakfast and Lunch
  • ACG CEUs

What Should I Bring to EAB Training?

  • A calculator
  • Safety glasses, and safety gloves
  • Computer or tablet capable of reading PDF documents including building plans. With capabilities to access EAB’s Learning Management System (LMS).
  • Appropriate clothing is required, depending upon the weather. Time will be spent outside.
  • Attendees are encouraged to bring access to their company’s electrical commissioning documents. We will not ask to see these documents, but you may wish to reference them during the course and use them to prepare for commissioning exercise.

What About Meals and Snacks?

Breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be included for EAB Training Students. Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions.

Commissioning Electrical Power Systems Course

This course provides the following knowledge a commissioning provider (CxP) needs to organize and execute electrical Cx tasks:
  • Electrical System Checklists and FPTs
  • Electrical Theory
  • Overview of NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NEC)
  • Motors, Starters, and VFDs
  • Overcurrent Protection including Selective Coordination
  • Emergency Power systems including an introduction to applicable codes
  • Overview of NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code
  • NETA Testing
  • Equipment Review – Panelboards, Lighting Panels, Switchboard, Switchgear
  • Lighting Control
  • Interpreting Electrical Construction Documents

Recommendations: 3-5 years of building commissioning experience recommended
Classroom Instruction Time: 20 Hours
Hands-On Instruction Time: 16 Hours
AABC Continuing Education Credits: 24 Hours

Course Date:
March 2, 2026 – March 6, 2026
June 22, 2026 – June 26, 2026

Daily Agenda

Day One

7:30 am
Breakfast and Registration
7:45 am
Welcome and Introduction
8:30 am
01 Common Component Introduction
8:45 am
Tour EAB Training Center Electrical System
9:00 am
02 SVC and FPT For Electrical Commissioning
10:00 am
Break
10:10 am
Electrical Theory
12:00 pm
Lunch
12:30 pm
NFPA 70 (NEC)
2:30 pm
Break
2:45 pm
Electrical Construction Documents
4:15 pm
Equipment – Panelboards and Switchboards
5:00 pm
Daily Survey

Day Two

7:30 am
Breakfast and Review
8:00 am
Motors, Starters, VFDs
9:00 am
Overcurrent & Selective Coordination
10:00 am
Break
10:10 am
Overcurrent & Selective Coordination – continued
11:00 am
Rack Out Breaker Demonstration
11:30 am
Overcurrent & Selective Coordination – continued
12:00 pm
Lunch
12:30 pm
Overcurrent & Selective Coordination – continued
3:20 pm
Break
3:30 pm
NFPA 99 Healthcare
5:00 pm
Daily Survey

Day Three

7:30 am
Breakfast and Review
8:00 am
NETA Testing
10:00 am
Break
10:10 am
NETA Testing – continued
12:00 pm
Lunch
12:30 pm
Equipment (continued) – Switchgear
1:30 pm
Lighting Control
3:30 pm
Break
3:45 pm
WattStopper and Lutron Lighting Control Practical
5:00 pm
Daily Survey

Day Four

7:30 am
Breakfast and Review
8:00 am
Emergency Power and NFPA 110/111
9:50 am
Break
10:00 am
Generator, ATS, Parallelling Gear SVCs and FPTs
12:00 pm
Lunch
12:30 pm
Generator, ATS, Parallelling Gear SVCs and FPTs – continued
3:00 pm
Break
3:10 pm
Generator, ATS, Parallelling Gear SVCs and FPTs – continued
5:00 pm
Daily Survey

Day Five

7:30 am
Breakfast and Review
8:00 am
Final Assessments
12:00 pm
Lunch
12:30 pm
Daily Survey & Dismissal

Begin the Journey!