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Necessity is the mother of invention. Nearly every training, conference and industry event moved online for more than a year due to the pandemic. While there’s hope on the horizon that in-person education sessions will return, we believe online training is here to stay. The challenge is making virtual programs as (or more) effective as traditional in-person interactions and hands-on learning environments.
At Eaton, we have a longstanding commitment to industry education and continue to lead the way in helping power industry professionals get the knowledge they need to succeed. Until the pandemic hit, twelve thousand people attended our Eaton Experience Centers for hands-on training programs each year. As training leaders, we recognize there will always be a need for in-person education sessions. At the same time, we’ve accelerated our virtual learning programs to fill the void created by canceled or postponed events. Part of this shift means making valuable resources available remotely – including access to our experts for live online sessions to foster the connections and discussions that are central to industry education.
At Eaton, we have a longstanding commitment to industry education and continue to lead the way in helping power industry professionals get the knowledge they need to succeed.
Despite current social distancing restrictions, training and education continue to be especially important today. Here’s why:
1. Energy delivery systems and sources are changing. The energy transition created a new power paradigm. Power used to flow in one direction, from where it was generated to where it was used. Now, power must flow bidirectionally between distributed energy resources (DERs). Now and in the future, electrical infrastructure needs to do much more than receive power from the grid for distribution to building loads and equipment. The proliferation of DERs like renewables and energy storage requires more technical know-how.
2. Technology marches forward with advances in digitalization and cybersecurity. There’s an opportunity to solve critical power management challenges by leveraging intelligent, actionable insights from data and connected devices. Education and training are critical to keep up with these power system changes. For example, in the past few years alone, the proliferation of connected devices has spurred the development of completely new UL and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) cybersecurity assessment programs.
3. Codes and standards rule everything, and they change regularly. No matter if you’re experienced, new to the industry or somewhere in between, keeping up with the National Electric Code (NEC®) and other industry standards is a continuous journey.
4. Workforce retirements mean that young engineers must fill positions of senior retirements. We see the retirements of many of our colleagues on the horizon and our customers are telling us the same thing. Young engineers and electricians need in-depth knowledge about how electrical systems are constructed and operated.
5. Construction project schedules continue to get squeezed. Time and budget pressures make training and tools to support productivity critical. With limited time and resources, the availability of online and on-demand training is a must.
Training and education are evolving fast.
Prior to the pandemic and our socially distanced world, training was already becoming more digital. However, the pandemic made the shift to virtual educational environments move at a lightning pace. There are both opportunities and challenges with this shift.
On the upside, more people can attend, less time is required, there are no travel-related costs, and (in some cases) you can get a closer look at energized electrical equipment. Further, for complex topics, you can take a slower, self-paced approach.
Yet, there are also challenges. Some online training misses out on peer-to-peer interactions, networking and mentoring. As anyone with school-age children knows, there isn’t an easy substitute for in-person interactions with teachers and peers. How do you know if the resources you’re viewing are credible? It’s critical to ensure power industry professionals can rely on a trusted advisor who provides experience and guidance needed to succeed.
For years, Eaton has recognized the value of remote learning and we’re committed to supporting programs that provide easy access to training that supports long and successful careers. Today, we offer one of the broadest ranges of online industry education in the industry. Each day, we’re creating more and more on-demand online programs that help those new to the industry and experienced professionals grow their skills, enhance productivity and support safety.
Education for every generation moved online.
We’ve taken the most requested training topics and developed sessions for a virtual audience – available online and on-demand for self-paced learning.
For example, our Cybersecurity Perspectives virtual program provides access to essential training on how to manage cybersecurity risk by industry experts. And we’ve complemented these sessions with rebroadcasts on LinkedIn LIVE, where viewers can ask questions and connect with our industry experts.
We’ve also moved our in-person industry technical days online with the Power in Focus series. In the past, we’ve held regular industry training and tech days in person at our Experience Centers. Amid the pandemic, these valuable training sessions are now available in an online format with both “live” and on-demand options, including question-and-answer sessions with our experts.
We are so passionate about education and training that our experts regularly create new content, address emerging topics and engage via social media. Plus, our expansive library of videos addresses arc flash safety, NEC code updates and more.
Get the training you need, when you need it!
Training has always been important for power industry professionals. Yet, our energy infrastructure is changing fast—the energy transition underway is a massive shift—so access to effective electrical training programs is even more important to keep up. Whether online, in person or on demand, Eaton continues to lead the way to help electrical professionals get the knowledge needed to succeed.
