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Dean Fagan, Director of SCADA Integration at Trimark Associates, has over 24 years of experience in planning, implementing, and supporting…
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Folsom, CA, June 2, 2026 — Trimark has announced Trimark Academy, a structured training ecosystem designed to elevate skill development, operational confidence, and long‑term capability for electric power professionals and resource owners.
“Our goal is simple: make learning practical, engaging, and directly related to the challenges power professionals face every day,” said Colin Tepfer, Trimark’s Director of Training and Education. “By combining online courses, hands‑on labs, live instruction, and a community of experts, we’re creating an environment where users build competence in the real world.”
Critical electric power infrastructure requires high levels of proficiency in specialized areas such as compliance, operational performance, and related systems. Trimark Academy equips engineers, system integrators, performance analysts, O&M teams, and resource owners with the training they need to design, integrate, test, maintain, and optimize power‑system infrastructure.
“Trimark Academy provides the training that industry professionals need to configure Trimark’s True:SCADA®.”
“Trimark Academy supports the electric power workforce with industry-specific training in critical systems and related requirements,” explained Robert Hinchman, Trimark’s President & Chief Commercial Officer. “Power professionals need continuing education in emerging technologies to build confidence, reduce risk, and strengthen operational resilience. Trimark Academy provides the training that industry professionals need to configure Trimark’s True:SCADA® and other mission-critical systems.”
Role‑Based, Contextual Training
The Academy provides contextualized instruction in power‑system operations, devices, protocols, markets, and systems including Trimark’s True:SCADA®. Education bridges the gap between SCADA technology and real‑world challenges of operating and managing power-generation resources. Training paths address a wide range of topics including:
Free Access to Foundational Training
All registered users gain no‑fee access to a robust catalog of baseline courses, supporting consistent training across teams and organizations and helping accelerate onboarding.
“We’re creating an environment where users build competence in the real world.”
Hands‑On Learning, Expert Support, and a Thriving Community
Academy delivers training and related support in a variety of ways depending on the subject and the learner’s preference. Trimark Academy features:

Certification Programs to Validate Competence
Trimark Academy offers tiered certification pathways that validate user proficiency and support credibility in the marketplace. Certifications help system integrators, operators, and engineers demonstrate expertise, strengthen customer confidence, and enhance career opportunities.
About Trimark
Trimark Associates, Inc., the industry leader in intelligent energy control and revenue metering, delivers industry-leading solutions to allow real-time operational control, enable informed management of power production operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and maximize revenue. Trimark’s turnkey products, engineering, and customer support services control, measure, and manage all aspects of power production that utility-scale power producers require to maintain peak business performance and achieve financial goals.
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