Education

SEL offers a wide range of educational opportunities to enhance your industry knowledge and support your power system needs. With these resources, you can gain deeper insights into SEL products and solutions and apply what you learn to real-world challenges. Whether you are looking to build on the fundamentals or want to explore more advanced concepts, we offer a variety of educational formats to help you meet your goals. Learn more about each of the formats below, and take the next step in your learning journey.

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SEL offers a robust library of technical papers that reflect our commitment to advancing the power system industry.

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SEL white papers are commercial documents designed to explain our products, solutions, and perspectives on key industry topics.

SEL University

SEL University trains power system engineers, technicians, and managers to meet their immediate and long-term workforce training needs. Our experienced instructors and instructional designers create courses that cover topics ranging from fundamental power system principles to hands-on SEL product application and testing. In addition to expanding students’ knowledge and skills, SEL University offers Professional Development Hours (PDHs) for each course.

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In-Person Courses

Our live, instructor-led courses are scheduled at regular intervals and taught worldwide. If your company needs to train a group of employees, onsite delivery of a specific course can also be arranged for an agreed-upon date.View our in-person courses.

Virtual Courses

These courses allow you to virtually attend live, instructor-led training without having to travel.View our virtual courses.

eLearning Courses

Find a subject relevant to your interests and needs. From there, you can learn online at your own pace.View our eLearning courses.

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Conferences and Tradeshows

Attend conferences and tradeshows to learn about the latest SEL innovations in protection, automation, and control. Every year, SEL participates in events around the world to connect with the industries we serve. At a conference or tradeshow, you might see a demonstration of an SEL product, attend a technical presentation, or meet with SEL representatives. Find an upcoming conference or tradeshow near you.

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Seminars

Attend one of our seminars to learn about products, solutions, and topics that are relevant to your industry. Participants who complete seminars can also earn PDHs. SEL offers seminars in three formats: classroom, regional, and interactive. After participating in a seminar, consider attending a webinar to expand your knowledge.

Classroom Seminars

Our classroom seminars are in-depth sessions that typically focus on a single topic. During a one-day classroom seminar, you’ll have the opportunity to network with a small group of engineers and other industry professionals, explore relevant technologies and product applications, and interact with SEL products and software.View our classroom seminars.

Regional Seminars

Our regional seminars are one-day events that provide detailed product training, an introduction to new SEL solutions, and discussions on a variety of industry topics. Join up to a hundred industry professionals to learn about the latest innovations from SEL and how to apply them to your system for increased reliability, safety, and security.View our regional seminars.

Interactive Seminars

Our interactive seminars typically include two to three days of technical sessions focused on protection and automation topics. Join up to a hundred industry professionals for interactive seminars that combine discussions about best practices in the power industry with opportunities to gain hands-on experience using SEL products.View our interactive seminars.

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Webinars

Watch a live or recorded webinar to learn about the latest SEL product releases and enhancements. Our webinars provide timely insights into industry trends and offer technical guidance for applying SEL products and solutions.After you’ve completed a seminar and a webinar, deepen your knowledge by registering for an SEL University course.View our recorded webinars.

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Papers

Technical Papers

You can access hundreds of peer-reviewed SEL technical papers online at no cost. SEL submits technical papers to industry publications and conferences, which are then selected for publication based on technical merit, relevance, and contributions to the field. Read about innovative solutions, real-world case studies, and the latest advancements in protection, automation, and control.

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White Papers

White papers are written by SEL engineers, or coauthored with industry professionals, and provide an in-depth overview of SEL products and solutions. Our collection of white papers is available online at no cost, so you can gain deeper insights into the features, functions, and applications of SEL technology. Explore event tutorials, learn about new methodologies, and read perspectives on key industry topics.

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Bookstore

The SEL bookstore offers a variety of resources, including textbooks and instructional materials, to help you stay informed about cutting-edge advancements in the power industry. Whether you want to explore foundational power systems concepts or expand your knowledge base, you’ll find high-quality materials in our bookstore to support your educational journey.

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Cybersecurity Resources

ICS and OT Cybersecurity Center

The industrial control system (ICS) and operational technology (OT) Cybersecurity Center is a resource hub dedicated to advancing conversations about critical infrastructure cybersecurity. Browse articles, watch videos, listen to podcasts, and explore other educational media.Explore the Cybersecurity Center.

Cybersecurity Awareness and Education

Because cybersecurity is provided not only by devices and software, but also by people, we offer awareness and education materials to help you and your team stay up to date on security risks and best practices.Learn more about cybersecurity awareness and education.