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Basic Principles of Electricity

Course Description

This 8-hour course provides participants with a baseline knowledge as to how electricity is produced. It begins with your basic electrical theory covering atomic structure, bonds, electron pairing, law of electrical charges, and sources of energy. Participants will also learn in depth about magnetism, electromagnetic inductance, AC versus DC, transformer theory, motor/generator theory, and a few applicable laws; such as, Faraday’s Law of Induction, Lenz’s Law, Kirchhoff’s Law, and of course, Ohm’s Law. Lastly, there will be a plethora of calculation examples to end the class. Supplemental handouts included in cost of course.

Class Time

8:00am – 5:00pm

Continuing Education Credit

This course has been approved by Washington State Labor & Industries

License Type: Electrical Trainee
Course Number: WA2026-105
CEU Credit: 8 hours Basic Classroom Training
License Type: Electrical Journeyman, Administrators and Master Electrician
Course Number: WA2026-105
CEU Credit: 8 hours Industry Related
License Type: Plumber and Plumber Trainee
Course Number: WA2024-121
CEU Credit: 8 hours Industry Related Electrical
Required Books/Materials

2020 or 2023 NEC Code Book
Calculator
Paper
Pen/Pencil

Classroom Information

Location
Puyallup
Date
06/06/2026

$119.00

$119.00

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