Training Courses

Introduction to QTD 2.0 (virtual)*

This class is intended for users who are already using QTD 2.0 or are migrating in the coming months.

This course demonstrates and provides practice in the use of core QTD 2.0 features and highlights the changes from Legacy QTD. Users will learn how to input JTA data elements into QTD 2.0, set up Individual Learning Activities (ILAs), manage course schedules and grades, and many other fundamental components of training programs.

Fee: Introduction to QTD 2.0 (in-person)

This class is intended for users who are already using QTD 2.0 or are migrating in the coming months.

This course demonstrates and provides practice in the use of core QTD 2.0 features and highlights the changes from Legacy QTD. Users will learn how to input JTA data elements into QTD 2.0, set up Individual Learning Activities (ILAs), manage course schedules and grades, and many other fundamental components of training programs.

In-person workshops will include more hands-on activities and collaboration with other participants.

Workshop Dates: July 22 -23, 2025
Times: 8 AM – 5 PM MT
Event Location: Electric Power Training Center | Western Area Power Administration, Lakewood, CO
Note: Training seats at this federal facility are available to U.S. citizens only.

Please check back for details regarding in-person sessions

QTD 2.0: Introduction to the Instructor Workbook (virtual)*

The Instructor Workbook is a module that allows your instructors to step through each phase of the ADDIE model using a guided process that seamlessly integrates data with QTD. Administrators can approve or reject a phase and provide feedback to the instructors directly in the workbook. This high-level introductory course will show you the main features of this module from both the administrator and instructor perspectives.

FEE: How to Develop a Structured OJT (On-the-Job) Program (virtual)

During this online workshop, participants will gain insight into developing a structured on-the-job training (OJT) program. You will learn about the key elements of a successful OJT program, how to train OJT trainers, and how to create quality course materials and OJT guides. Whether you are building a program from the ground up or enhancing an existing training program, this course will help training professionals take their programs to the next level.

FEE: Best Practices for Year-End PER 005 Compliance Activities (virtual)

This workshop combines the content from our Maintaining Compliance with PER 005 workshop with industry best practices and insights for minimizing your compliance risk while you work toward completing end-of-year program activities, including your Annual Task List Review and Training Program Review.

FEE: Maintaining Compliance with PER 005 (virtual)

This workshop provides in-depth instructions on maintaining compliance with and managing PER-005 requirements, including the reports needed for documentation. The QTD program evaluation feature allows users to maintain their company’s training programs to ensure compliance with PER-005. This course is designed for those who have already developed training programs for system operators.

FEE: Basics of SAT: Train-the-Virtual-Trainer (virtual)

The goal of this introductory Train-the-Trainer workshop is to translate and teach the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) concepts and ADDIE model in a language familiar to system operators. This workshop will also help training professionals from different backgrounds understand how SAT concepts translate into system operator language. This course is not specific to QTD, and the principles discussed in the workshop may be applied to instructor-led classroom training as well as virtual training.

The workshop has two modules. You may register for Module A and Module B in different sessions.

Registration: $750 per module or $700 per module when registering for both A and B. To register with this discount, please click the button below, and indicate you want to register for both modules in the comments.