Some of Our Relay Training Reviews

How did you feel about testing relays before your purchase?
I was working with relays and was always concentrated on control and signal processing equipment applicational challenges

How did the material help you?
Helped me combine some of my various practical background knowledge into more organized and straight forward technical application

How do you feel about relay testing now?
Better - more prepared and technically confident

Do not hesitate not even for a second if you want to learn the right way to test and commission a protection relay just go ahead and take this course

This course is a must for relay testing engineers who struggle with the testing of more advanced relay functions such as line distance and transformer differential. Instruction on the background and theory of the functions is followed by hands-on testing of these functions on relays that are commonly encountered in the field.

Don't focus solely on Enoserv testing, instead try to understand what the relay is intended to do and how you can test it as a whole.

How did you feel about testing relays before your purchase?

Due to lack of experience for myself as well as my co-workers, testing relays is extremely difficult. Very nerve racking!!

How did the material help you?

I now have a great resource to fall back on when it comes to testing.

How do you feel about relay testing now?

I still have a ton to learn. But I am confident now that I have the right resources that will help me in safely and correctly test relays.

Best relay testing courses out there that I know of. The instructor has extensive field experience, thorough understanding of power system theories and years of teaching experience. For someone with power system fundamentals but new to the relay testing field, the “Protective Relay Testing Fundamentals Class” would be a very good starting point. You could learn not only how to conduct a relay test but also the ins and outs behind each step/setting/parameter etc.

I think this is a great avenue for training.

I think this will help me a lot in future applications. I saved the provided excel sheet for future use.

This course helped me understand what true relay testing is, Dynamic testing is truly fun to learn & not so boring as you would just button pushing.

You wont regret it.

Absolutely take advantage of this course as there is a wealth of information to be obtained not only from the course material, but the instructor as well.

Worth the time and money, a great class to utilize now and down the road.

Great way of increasing your electrical knowledge

If you test relays, this class is a must. I lacked experience with generator relays and the combination of hands-on testing and theoretical knowledge about the elements in test created a seamless transition from the classroom to the field. Outstanding professor with many ways to explain the same thing. I look forward to future classes!

Get your thinking cap on, this class is for students serious about advancing there relay testing career but it is not easy.

Excellent course, We are only as good as the persons who have taught us in the past. But you have laid out a great start to finish on EM relays. I have been testing relays for years and luckily had a decent amount of EM relay testing in my past. This was a great review and learned a few things i had not been aware of. Never too old to learn a thing or two. As time goes on we see less and less EM relays in the field. We have many techs who have only learned and continue to work on micro-processor relays. I’m afraid this is becoming a lost art. Thanks again for a great course!!

How did you feel about testing relays before your purchase?

I was not comfortable testing relays outside of simple E-M before the course.

How did the material help you?

I have a greater understanding of the principles and the tool to accomplish what I want to test in the relays

How do you feel about relay testing now?

I feel much more confident

What would you tell someone who was thinking about taking the course?
My thinking is that if you were to complete and retain the knowledge in this course, one could cut years of "trial and error" experience from your career.

What would you tell someone who was thinking about a purchase?
I think the cost of this training was the best money I ever spent for continuing education training. The information passed on was exactly the knowledge I needed to refresh and expand. This training captured my full attention. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

How did you feel about testing relays before your purchase?
I tested relays manually (mechanical and microprocessor) for a number of years before I got any automated equipment so I feel like I have a solid understanding of what is being simulated during testing. Once we got into using automated testing software I could not stand how button-pushers were being sent out to "test relays" and never prove any logic or even determine if the relay will actually trip. But in our industry market time is money so get out there and test as many relays as humanly possible as quickly as possible. I typically take the time needed to prove the important components so I am confident the relay will perform as intended.

How did the material help you?
I am very interested in the dynamic test methods and will be implementing them soon to our test methods. I also saw some test setup methods that apply specifically to my test set that will also help me out in the future.

How do you feel about relay testing now?
I have been reinvigorated! I'm ready to regroup and teach our junior techs some better quality relay testing.

Chris does a great job ! It is very obvious he has a lot of knowledge, backed up by experience. His patience, and dynamic personality, made for a comfortable learning environment.

I would definitely recommend his classes.

I was really impressed with the instructor's knowledge of both the test equipment and the relays which we tested. I have been to several advanced relay training courses and this was by far the best yet. It is great that it is given by a tester, for testers. I highly recommend this course to anyone who tests relays no matter what their skill set is.

I would definitely get this online training. Its broken down to the basics and takes you through a step by step process. You cant go wrong with this. It is worth every penny. It even has websites you can research if you're unfamiliar with the material.

Most of the test sets does the work for you with a push of a button. With this online course you understand what is going on and how to interpret results. I really like this course.

The videos and presentations on this course have been very helpful and given me a better edge on what is going on in the relay testing industry.

This is a great source of knowledge that may have been over looked or not even taught. A resource I will definitely be going back to when I'm prepping for a job or have a question that the videos answer.

Live training courses are NOT presented in a one-size-fits-all, take-it-or-leave-it format. The instructor’s experience allows him to tailor the content on-the-fly to fit each student’s background and experience.

Even seasoned (you can’t teach me anything) relay techs are captivated by the instructor’s enthusiasm and experience.

Engineers attending the courses leave with an understanding of the importance and challenges of specifying effective and complete field testing.

I have just bought your protection relay testing set of books about a few weeks ago and I just wanted to say that I’m very impressed with it.

I have been commissioning power systems for a few years and I wish I had found your books a while ago.

This course was probably hands down the best relay training course I have ever taken in my 13 years of relay testing. It is obvious the instructor knows what he talking about and is very enthusiastic about relay testing. His approach makes it easy for someone to understand what the relay elements are trying to accomplish and how to properly test that element. This class should be on every relay technician’s list as not only part of their certification but also as a refresher. Well done!

This course is a vital look into not just relay testing, but how the relay operates in a system. The information offered in this course will cut time spent researching relays and developing test plans.

Boost your knowledge and confidence to analyze protection schemes and creating thorough relay test plans & reports.

The course shared options of testing multiple outputs when tripping the 86 lockouts by placing the outputs in series. Instead of checking just one of the lockout outputs assigned to that element.

I have already recommended the program to employees at my previous job. This is the most compressive relay training program I have ever seen.

Valence Electrical Training Services instructors break every generator protection element down into manageable sections. The small classroom sizes make for a good learning environment.

Highly recommended and properly sized sample of beginning level relay testing practical material

This course will help you sort out which brands use which system to depict phase angles. That is super handy in the field.

Good way to get CEU's and a refresher in relay testing (even for an engineer).

This course should be mandatory to anyone entering into relay testing! I feel that they should have a little experience under their belt with the basics of talking to the relay, changing settings, using a test set to test elements, etc, but certainly a must in my book!

How did you feel about testing relays before the course?
My greatest frustration was understanding the purpose and function of some of the digital elements without an understanding of their physical ancestors.

How did the course help you?
Having less field experience than many of my classmates, I came into the course expecting to be left behind rather quickly. However, Chris has a knack for effectively teaching everyone sitting in front of him no matter what their experience.

How do you feel about relay testing now?
I'm far more interested in pursuing excellence in testing methods.

Why should someone take this course?
I was a beginner when I took the Protective Relay Testing Fundamentals Course--very green in the discipline--and I took the class with people who had a range of experience. Some had decades in this specific field while others (like myself) had only a year or so, with several somewhere in between. Because the class is structured as a hands-on test experience of an individual relay element in both its electro-mechanical and digital forms, everyone gets to follow along under instructor guidance. Everyone learned something, and the delivery was as inviting, enjoyable, and enriching as any class I've ever taken in any subject or discipline. Relay testing can be an intimidating subject, but this class demystified some of its thornier aspects and Chris taught it in such a way as to make relay testing an inviting and deeply interesting endeavor.

All I've had to work with so far was Enoserve/RTS, virtually no training for microprocessor relay tested and just dated electromechanical training. I couldn't tell you if what I did was correct or not beyond green dots for test passed. Now I have a much better understanding of relay testing and a whole lot more insight on how to use my test set WITHOUT reprogramming the relay.

Just beginning my path with relay testing, and course was filled with plenty of good thoughts and info.

It’s a lot of good and clear information

Take it, there is a wealth of information and a lot to be learned about electromechanical relay testing and digital relay testing

Would have saved me a lot of learning curve if I had had this course when I started testing distance and differential relays a couple years ago. Even with a couple years of experience, it filled in some gaps.

Well worth the money and best training I've had.

I highly recommend this course...don't hesitate. It is worth every penny. Chris is an outstanding instructor with real world experience and he will keep the class interested the entire time.

Definitely worth the effort, you will learn not only techniques of relay testing, but exemplary professionalism as well. The courses prepare one to be a good relay tester instead of “Button Pusher” or a mediocre one. Better yet, you might’ve found yourself a field support.

Get hold of “The Relay Testing Handbook” by Chris Werstiuk, very good review on related power system theories and excellent guide line for the training course.

This is the best training I have seen for 3 phase power systems! The animations are terrific. These are things that I am constantly drawing by hand to help illustrate concepts to other technicians but they just aren't the same when I can't draw them in motion. The links to other sites that are referenced have an abundance of additional theory topics and more animated illustrations. I very highly recommend this course.

I found this course to be very useful in understanding the fundamentals of three-phase power systems. It was extremely easy to follow along. Very clear, cadenced rhythm with the video narration allowed me to understand without having to backtrack.

The course material would be suitable for technicians or students looking to get a grasp on three-phase power systems and converting between cycles and seconds; a must have for any relay technician.

I appreciated the real world examples and exercises, which will help me when I come across these specific problems in the microprocessor based world of protection relays.

Overall I highly recommend this course!

One should take this course whether they know everything about relays or know nothing about them at all. Anyone could walk into this course and learn something. For those who have low experience with testing relays, this class will start you off on the right path to becoming a great relay tester.

Chris is extremely knowledgeable and experienced. He has seen almost every mistake that can be made in the protection and control game. This course will provide you with a great step-by-step guide to testing. Not only will you have a good guide, but you will understand WHY you are doing that step.

This is a great class; even if you have little to no experience with relays. Chris can really break things down to the most basic level. Great instruction. Great class.

How did you feel about testing relays before the course?
I am a bit apprehensive with the New Test Equipment for Digital Relays

How did the course help you?
Made me more aware of how easy it is to operate and test Digital Relays

How do you feel about relay testing now?
Not got an issue now

Why should someone take this course?
Massive benefits. The Tutor is so advanced in his techniques. Also he has shown the correct way in testing.

This is a great beginner course to 3-phase power for relay testers that are thrown in to relay testing through programs rather than having the electrical theory to back up troubleshooting and expected results.

Do it. I had a wonderful experience and learned an immense amount about troubleshooting relays and the test sets.

Very good training to help someone understand what to look for in phase relationship with what you will see in the real world of relays.

This course is fantastic for all who look to gain a better understanding of how relays work, as well as how to test those relays.