This two-day live virtual course provides an overview of how nuclear power plants are operated and controlled in real-world environments. Participants will gain insight into plant systems, operational decision-making, process control, and the interaction between mechanical systems and the safe operation of a nuclear power plant.

This delivery of the Nuclear Power Plant Operations Short Course is available for industry professionals.

Dr. Benjamin Rouben, Adjunct Professor, McMaster Univ., Engineering Physics

This course is available for industry members.

           1. Certificate of Participation

           2. Certificate of Completion 

Option A simply requires participation in this two-day course, while Option B also requires an evaluation in the form of a test. The test will be issued the following weekend to students opting for Option B, which will involve a series of questions based on content covered in this short course and will be returned to the instructor via e-mail at the end of the exam (i.e., no later than 15 min following the end of the exam). The instructor will be in attendance on Zoom during the exam in case if any students have clarification questions.  Student questions will be posted using chat messaging.   

Just two quick steps:

1. Register using the email tied to your Zoom account

2. Pay your course fee using the correct link below

⚠️ You must complete both your registration and payment at least 2 business days before the course starts.

Need help with anything? Reach out anytime at info@unene.ca.

Discounted Rate – Member Organizations

If you work or study at one of UNENE’s partner institutions or member companies, you’re eligible for a special rate.

Standard Rate – Non-Member Organizations

Member Organizations: AECL, Atkins-Réalis, Bruce Power, Clean Core Thorium Energy, CNL, CNSC, COG, Ecole Polytechique Montreal, Kinectrics, McMaster University, NBPower, NRCan, NWMO, Ontario Tech University, OPG, Queen’s University, Royal Military College of Canada, University of Guelph, University of Manitoba, University of New Brunswick, University of Ottawa, University of Regina, University of Saskatchewan, University of Toronto, University of Waterloo, University of Windsor, Western University, University of Calgary, University of Alberta.

Non-Member Organizations: All other organizations

Life happens—we get it. You can cancel up to 2 days before the course for a full refund. After that, we’re unable to offer refunds or provide materials to no-shows.

📧 To request a refund or ask a question, email info@unene.ca.