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Stay tuned for upcoming events. We’re in the process of curating impactful sessions.

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FRMS Users Group Forum – Invite Only

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Fort Cavazos Job Fair, Killeen, TX

Tri-Base Job Fair, Jacksonville FL

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ANS Utility Working Conference and Vendor Technology Expo

The Utility Working Conference (UWC) and Technology Expo is an annual gathering of the nuclear industry’s brightest minds and one of the industry’s best collaborative forums for established…

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Recruit Military Event - Norfolk at Vista Point Center - On Base

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NEI Access Authorization and Fitness for Duty Workshop

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USA Executive Conference

Our theme for the 2024 Executive Summit is “Nuclear Resiliency in the Digital Revolution.” Registration will open in March! Stay tuned here for news and information…

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Recruit Military - Naval Base Kitsap Area, WA

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Recruit Military Event - Norfolk at Vista Point Center - On Base

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Hampton Roads Workforce Visit/Recruit Military

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Pearl Harbor Job Fair, HI Fleet and Family Services

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NRC's Annual Regulatory Information Conference

Welcome to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s 36th Annual Regulatory Information Conference. Once a year, the agency joins with colleagues and representatives from international bodies…

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WEST 2024 Conference - San Diego, CA

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Recruit Military Dallas - AT&T Stadium

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Bangor DOD SkillBridge Expo - Subbase Bangor, WA

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Learn How to Comply with PRC-028

What You Must Know about NERC Inverter-Based Resources (Ft. Fischer Block)

CAISO recently put out recommendations for the installation of high-speed data recording capabilities on all inverter-based resources based on the lessons learned from the 2021 loss of over 1,100MW of solar photovoltaic resources in Texas. The fact that the CAISO has published the recommendation is a strong indicator that a system wide requirement could soon be forthcoming.

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How to Prepare for the New NERC IBR Registration Requirements (Postponed)

Are you an owner of IBRs (inverter-based resources) like Solar PV or Battery Energy Storage Systems?
Significant changes from NERC are coming that will require many IBRs to register for the first time. In this webinar, our Director of NERC Compliance, Evans Heacock, will discuss how GO-IBRs can begin preparing for these changes and answer your questions.

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Last Date to Register: August 29, 2023

2023 Regulatory Affairs Benchmarking Workshop (Registrations Closed)

Marriott Courtyard Fort Worth Downtown/Blackstone
601 MainStreet,
Fort Worth,
Texas 76102

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Learn How to Comply with PRC-028

How Inverter-Based Resources Can Comply with NERC’s New Requirement (Ft. Fischer Block)

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Lessons Learned from the Fault Induced Solar PV Tripping Events
(Odessa Disturbance)

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HYDROVISION International

Charlotte, NC, at the Charlotte Convention Center

Lessons Learned from the Fault Induced Solar PV Tripping Events
(Odessa Disturbance)

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Share Your Plant’s Learning Needs: Shaping the Future of Nuclear Training

Join us for an interactive webinar where your insights matter. As employees retire from the nuclear industry, it is crucial that new employees are adequately trained to run the complex operations at nuclear plants. We invite you to contribute to the development of Certrec Academy’s tailored training solutions for the nuclear industry. Certrec’s Director of OLC Services, Joey Clark, will engage with you questions and share how Certrec Academy can help meet your training needs.

Reserve your spot today and make your voice heard in driving positive change in the industry.

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CloudFest USA 2023

Austin, TX, at the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown

CLEANPOWER 2023

New Orleans, LA, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

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Robotic Security: Insights and Practical Advice on Implementing Security Robots for the Energy Industry

Certrec’s Andrew Askinas will host the call and discuss Certrec’s role in enabling regulatory compliance and security through 35 years of company experience, deep subject matter expertise, and relevant technology. This webinar will absolutely be informative and thought-provoking, hopefully making you look at your security options in a whole new light.

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Cutting Costs for Your Power Plant Using AI and Machine Learning - Use Cases

Fischer Block’s CEO, Greg Wolfe, will present their SMART Block^® solution and the benefits of digitization. Certrec’s Director of NERC Compliance, Evans Heacock, will explain how Certrec will help power plants interpret data gathered from these devices. This free webinar will primarily be focused on use cases.

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RSA Conference USA 2023

San Francisco, CA, at the Moscone Center

Cutting Costs for Your Power Plant Using AI and Machine Learning - New Imaging Techniques

Fischer Block’s CEO, Greg Wolfe, will present their SMART Block^® solution and the benefits of digitization. This solution is fully compliant with CAISO recommendations described in their 10 April memorandum regarding digital high speed recording devices capturing reliability event data on inverter-based resources. Certrec’s Director of NERC Compliance, Evans Heacock, will explain how Certrec will help power plants interpret data gathered from these devices.

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RE+ Texas

Austin, TX, at the JW Marriott Austin

Cutting Costs for Your Power Plant Using AI and Machine Learning - Featuring Fischer Block

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EAGE – Digital Conference

London, UK, at the ICC London ExCeL

Cutting Costs for Your Power Plant Using AI and Machine Learning - New Imaging Techniques

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Cutting Costs for Your Power Plant Using AI and Machine Learning - Use Cases

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Why are Power Plants so Vulnerable? Understanding Cybersecurity Threats within Utilities

Fas Mosleh will present some of the biggest cyberthreats currently targeting utilities. This webinar will include examples of attacks on critical infrastructure that have happened in recent years and action steps to prevent future breaches.

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Certrec Attends POWERGEN International 2023

Orlando, Florida, February 21 – 23, 2023– Certrec will join technology experts, utilities, engineers, suppliers, decision-makers, and thought leaders.

Certrec Attends Intersolar North America 2023

San Diego, Long Beach, February 14 – 16, 2023– Certrec attended Intersolar’s solar and storage event.

Certrec Attends DisribuTECh International 2023

San Diego, California, February 7 – 9, 2023– Certrec attended DistribuTECH’s transmission and distribution event.

IBM Presents, How Robotics Can Increase Your Plant's Resiliency and ROI

Why are humans still made to carry out dangerous, dirty, and boring jobs? Catch IBM’s Kay Murphy and Nancy Greco with Certrec’s Fas Mosleh on February 2^nd to understand how IBM is helping improve responsiveness, and how Certrec and IBM could utilize this AI-powered quadruped to ensure equipment reliability and fewer trips for technicians.

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Cutting Costs for Your Plant Using AI and Machine Learning - Featuring Fischer Block

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Why are Plants so Vulnerable? Understanding Cybersecurity Threats within Utilities

Certrec’s Fas Mosleh will present some of the biggest cyberthreats currently targeting utilities. This webinar will include examples of attacks on critical infrastructure that have happened in recent years and action steps to prevent future breaches.

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How to Modernize Your Power Plant and Cut Costs Through AI and Machine Learning - Featuring Fischer Block

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North American Generator Forum: GENerating Reliability and Resiliency 2022 – Compliance Conference and Annual Meeting

Atlanta, Georgia, October 11 – 13, 2022– Certrec sponsored and attended the North American Generator Forum: GENerating Reliability and Resiliency

NERC Violations and Fines: Real-World Examples and How to Avoid the Penalties

Join us for a discussion about what can go wrong when an entity fails to adopt a culture of compliance and the consequences. A panel of industry experts and seasoned professionals will present the events that led up to this situation and how a few simple changes would have completely altered the ending.

How to manage UFSARs in the NRC world

This is a series of Certrec-sponsored webinars to better understand the challenges and requirements of producing UFSARs. We will discuss the issues of version control, electronic submittals, managing the effects of downsizing and loss of critical staff, as well as high impact UFSAR changes. We will explore topics that help us learn about what contributes to UFSAR failures and successes.

Conversations with Certrec: Another NERC Fine?! Learn how to stay compliant with VAR-002

Recent VAR-002 violations resulted in big fines for nuclear sites. Listen to compliance expert, JC, recap the reasons for the findings and provide guidance for preventing recurrence.

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Overlooking small details can result in BIG fines! Let's talk VAR-002

Overlooking small details can result in BIG fines!
Let’s talk VAR-002

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Conversations with Certrec: Ask an Expert - Why is FAC-008 so Hard?

FAC-008 is a tough standard, and one of the most commonly violated in the industry. Certrec’s Office of NERC Compliance Director, Evans Heacock, will discuss the recent FAC-008 fines, lessons learned and how to prevent recurrence at your site.

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Why is FAC-008 so hard?

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Conversations with Certrec: Colonial Pipeline and How CIP Compliance Would Prevent Future Hacks

The Colonial Pipeline ransomware hack is one of the latest examples of how overlooking compliance steps can impact the lives of millions nationwide.

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Conversations with Certrec: Recent 6-figure Fines for PRC-005 and How to Avoid Them

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Ready, Set, Audit! Get Successful Results Every Time

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Leverage Technology as Your Greatest Resource

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Maintaining FSARs

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Due Diligence to Reduce Your Regulatory Risk

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NERC Compliance - PRC-027

Chip and Evans discuss the upcoming changes for PRC-027.

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Are You Ready for Your NERC Audit?

NERC Audit Preparation is essential. Chip and Holly reveal the key elements to preparing for your next NERC audit.

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RegSource^® GRC and Recall^® GRC Webinar

Join our experts as they explain the benefits that Recall^® GRC and RegSource^® GRC afford NERC compliance managers and their team.

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Upcoming Trainings

Stay tuned for upcoming trainings. We’re in the process of curating impactful sessions.

Certrec Academy - Nuclear: Operability Determinations Training

Paid Training

Certrec Academy - Nuclear: Nuclear Cybersecurity Training

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Certrec Academy - NERC: NERC Foundational Training

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Certrec Academy - Nuclear: Mitigating Beyond Design Basis
Events Training

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Certrec Academy - Nuclear: Topical Reports Training

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Certrec Academy - Nuclear: Part 100 Training

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Certrec Academy - Nuclear: License Amendments Training

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Certrec Academy - Nuclear: License Renewals Training

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Certrec Academy - Nuclear: Foundational Fast Track Training

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Equip your team with the knowledge they need to excel in navigating NRC regulations with Certrec Academy’s Foundational Fast Track Training. Designed for nuclear professionals, this training bridges knowledge gaps, tackles the industry’s experience void, and transforms complex concepts into clear, actionable insights. With engaging live sessions, real-world examples, thought-provoking Q&A, and post-course mentorship, you’ll gain the confidence to apply NRC regulatory processes effectively. Take the next step in building a smarter, stronger workforce by registering today.

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Certrec Academy - Nuclear: Nuclear Environmental Protection
Regulations Training

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Equip your team with the essential knowledge to navigate NRC’s Nuclear Environmental Protection Regulations. Our training simplifies complex concepts, connects them to real-world applications, and enhances retention through interactive live instruction, engaging Q&A, and mentorship. Perfect for professionals seeking a foundational understanding of NEPA’s impact, environmental licensing, and reporting requirements. Learn from proven resources and bridge the knowledge gap with confidence.

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Certrec Academy - Nuclear: Reporting Training

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Certrec’s Academy Reporting Training equips your team with essential skills to navigate NRC reporting requirements confidently. Focusing on critical areas such as 10 CFR 50.72, 50.73, and NUREG 1022, this training offers clear guidance on evaluating plant conditions, determining reportability, and ensuring timely, accurate notifications to the NRC. With expert insights and real-world scenarios, you can gain practical knowledge to handle reporting obligations efficiently and maintain compliance.

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Certrec Academy - Nuclear Fatigue Management Training

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Certrec Academy’s Nuclear Fatigue Management Training equips your team with the essential knowledge and skills to effectively manage fatigue-related risks in nuclear operations while ensuring compliance with NRC regulations. Delivered through convenient e-learning with a live tutor, this course covers critical topics such as the Nuclear Fatigue Rule, managing work hour limitations, and the process for waivers and assessments. Participants benefit from expert mentorship, engaging instruction, and real-world case studies that emphasize practical application, ensuring your team is well-prepared to handle fatigue management challenges efficiently.

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Certrec Academy - Notice of Enforcement Discretion (NOED)
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Certrec Academy’s NOED training equips you and your staff to recognize situations warranting a Notice of Enforcement Discretion (NOED) and successfully execute one while ensuring compliance with NRC regulations. The course offers access to a live course tutor and expert mentorship with convenient e-delivery. Additional topics covered include the purpose and types of NOEDs, the process for requesting and preparing NOEDs, common pitfalls, evaluation and approval responsibilities, enforcement implications, actions needed post-discretion, and strategies for effective communication with regulatory bodies. This comprehensive training ensures your team is well-prepared to manage enforcement discretion scenarios proficiently and maintain regulatory compliance.

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Certrec Academy - Nuclear: Early Site Permit Training

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Certrec Academy’s ESP training can teach you and your staff to be proactive and manage regulatory performance while maintaining the NRC’s mission to protect people and the environment. Through this course, you will gain access to a live course tutor and expert mentorship after the course with convenient e-delivery. Additional topics include inspections, the significance determination process, findings and performance indicators, cross-cutting areas, enforcement, the assessment process (Action Matrix), and agency response and communication.

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Certrec Academy - Nuclear: Nuclear Foundational Training

Paid Training

Are you a nuclear professional looking to confidently navigate NRC regulations?
Join our comprehensive e-training on June 11, 2024. This course by Certrec offers you an unparalleled opportunity to interact live with experienced tutors and mentors, all delivered conveniently through e-learning. Don’t miss this opportunity to empower yourself with the knowledge and skills to navigate NRC regulations with confidence.

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Certrec Academy - Nuclear: Reactor Oversight Process Training

Paid Training

Are you a nuclear industry professional looking to deepen your understanding of the NRC reactor oversight process?
Enroll in our e-training on May 14, 2024, for an unparalleled learning experience. With Certrec, you learn proven strategies to succeed in the real world. Join us to transform your approach to nuclear safety and regulatory compliance.

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Certrec Academy - Nuclear: Licensing Basis Training

Paid Training

Are you a nuclear professional needing a basic understanding of the licensing process?
Join our e-training on March 19, 2024. Through this course, you will gain access to a unique live course tutor and an expert mentor with convenient e-delivery. Don’t miss this rare opportunity. See how Certrec Academy’s acclaimed Licensing Basis Training can educate you to understand NRC licensing better. At Certrec, we teach what works in the real world.

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Certrec Academy - Mitigating System Performance Index Training

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See how MSPI training from Certrec Academy can help you educate and guide your team to better monitor the readiness of important safety systems to perform their safety functions in response to off-normal events or accidents.

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Certrec Academy - Mitigating Beyond Design Basis Events

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See how Mitigating Beyond Design Basis Events from Certrec Academy can help you educate and guide your team to better understand industry-developed diverse and flexible coping capabilities to manage catastrophic events.

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Certrec Academy - Nuclear: Nuclear Foundational Training

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Are you a nuclear professional needing a basic understanding of the regulatory process? See how Certrec Academy’s acclaimed Nuclear Foundational regulatory training can educate you to understand NRC regulations better. Through this course, you will gain access to a live course tutor and expert mentorship after the course with convenient e-delivery. At Certrec, we teach what works in the real world.

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Certrec Academy - Nuclear: Nuclear Cybersecurity Training

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Looking to understand core cybersecurity principles for nuclear operations? Explore Certrec Academy’s Nuclear Cybersecurity Training. Learn from industry experts through live instruction and mentoring, conveniently delivered online. This course covers key aspects like network defenses, access controls, monitoring, and incident response specific to nuclear facilities. Gain practical knowledge to enhance nuclear system security. Certrec teaches proven cyber measures applicable in real-world nuclear settings. Enroll today to advance your nuclear cybersecurity skills.

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Certrec Academy - NERC: NERC Foundational Training

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Are you looking to enhance your understanding of the NERC regulatory landscape? Enroll today in Certrec Academy’s highly regarded NERC Foundational Training to gain comprehensive knowledge of NERC. Objectives include understanding NERC’s history, functions, and the impact of historical events. Addressing challenges of knowledge loss and experience gaps, we offer engaging learning experiences from industry experts. With Certrec, you’ll receive practical, real-world insights that will empower you to navigate the regulatory process efficiently. Join us today and unlock the power of NERC regulatory proficiency.

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Certrec Academy - Nuclear: Nuclear Foundational Training

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Certrec Academy - Nuclear: Reactor Oversight Process Training

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Nuclear professionals without reactor oversight process training are at risk of potentially harming personnel, the environment, and incurring costly fines. Certrec Academy’s ROP training can teach you and your staff to be proactive and manage regulatory performance while maintaining the NRC’s mission to protect people and the environment. Through this course, you will gain access to a live course tutor and expert mentorship after the course with convenient e-delivery. Additional topics include inspections, the significance determination process, findings and performance indicators, cross-cutting areas, enforcement, the assessment process (Action Matrix), and agency response and communication.

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Certrec Academy - Nuclear: Licensing Basis Training

Paid Training

Learn what information is included in a plant’s licensing basis and what parts of that are design bases. We will review the basic steps involved in plant licensing so you understand how the licensing and design bases for a facility were created and documented. This course defines a plant’s licensing basis, discusses how design basis is related to licensing basis, and explains when and how modifications can occur. This training helps you understand the governing regulations and the regulatory processes used by the NRC during the licensing process, enabling you to explain confidently how your plant operates consistent with its licensing and design bases.

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Certrec Academy - Nuclear: Licensing Basis Training

Paid Training

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Certrec Academy - Nuclear: Nuclear Foundational Training

Paid Training

Are you a nuclear professional needing a basic understanding of the regulatory process? See how Certrec Academy’s acclaimed Nuclear Foundational regulatory training can educate you to understand NRC regulations better. Through this course, you will gain access to a unique live course tutor and an expert mentor with convenient e-delivery. At Certrec, we teach what works in the real world.

Upcoming Events & Trainings

Browse Compliance Week Events and Trainings

Upcoming Events

Stay tuned for upcoming events. We’re in the process of curating impactful sessions.

Past Events

FRMS Users Group Forum – Invite Only

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Joey Clark

Steve Meyer

Chris Deckard

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Chip Perkins

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Joey Clark

Steve Meyer

Chris Deckard

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Ted Enos

Kathy Enos

Joey Clark

Chip Perkins

Scott Head

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Chris Deckard

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Bridget Johns

Chip Perkins

Scott Head

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Steven Thomas

Michelle Thomas

Chip Perkins

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Chris Deckard

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Chris Deckard

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John Wahl

Steve George

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Chris Deckard

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Chris Deckard

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Chris Deckard

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Chris Deckard

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Scott Head

Chip Perkins

Joey Clark

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Chris Deckard

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Chris Deckard

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Chris Deckard

What You Must Know about NERC Inverter-Based Resources (Ft. Fischer Block)

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Evans Heacock

Greg Wolfe

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Evans Heacock

2023 Regulatory Affairs Benchmarking Workshop (Registrations Closed)

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Joey Clark

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Evans Heacock

Greg Wolfe

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Evans Heacock

Greg Wolfe

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Evans Heacock

Greg Wolfe

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Joey Clark

Fas Mosleh

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Andrew Askinas