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Join us today and unlock your full potential for success in the rapidly changing world of engineering and technology. UW-Madison’s College of Engineering (COE) is a leading professional development organization dedicated to empowering engineers and technical professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in their fields. We offer a wide range of cutting-edge courses designed to enhance professional growth and provide opportunities for career advancement. Our expert instructors, both faculty and industry veterans, deliver engaging and practical training sessions that bridge the gap between theory and real-world applications. Whether you are looking to deepen your expertise in a specific technical area, stay abreast of the latest industry trends, or broaden your skill set to adapt to evolving challenges, UW-Madison’s College of Engineering is your trusted partner in engineering professional development.

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Engineering Calculations for PSM and RMP

Upcoming Dates
  • Apr. 22-26, 2024 (C922)
    Live Online
    $1,495
  • Mar. 24-28, 2025 (D278)
    Live Online
    $1,495
  • Mar. 25-27, 2026 (D296)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
Engineering calculations are an integral part of OSHA's process safety management (PSM) standard and the EPA's risk management plan (RMP) rule. Calculations are needed to establish whether a given process is subject to these two regulations and factor into the regulatory framework in supporting the design, operation, and risk assessment of ammonia refrigeration systems. This course is your opportunity to learn the engineering calculations that are necessary for properly documenting industrial refrigeration systems, to help ensure their regulatory compliance.
Discipline: Industrial
Topic: Industrial, Ammonia Refrigeration, Operations and Manufacturing Processes
RA01642

Best Practices in Maintenance and Reliability

Upcoming Dates
  • Apr. 23-25, 2024 (D074)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,695
  • Sep. 17-19, 2024 (D082)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,695
This required 3-day, highly interactive course designed to build student's knowledge on global best practices regardless of the learner’s starting point is new and improved, as one of the 5 total courses required for the MRM Certificate.  Course content as outlined is based on the Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (SMRP) knowledge base.   Extensive research was conducted using today’s leading and latest sources for best practices.  Many who have completed this program gain confidence and, along with independent study, go on to successfully achieve their certification as a maintenance and reliability professional (CMRP). 
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Discipline: Industrial
Topic: Industrial, Maintenance and Reliability Management
RA01362

Mastering the Transition from Technical Expert to Leader

Upcoming Dates
  • May 8-9, 2024 (D212)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
  • Nov. 11-14, 2024 (D407)
    Live Online
    $1,495
  • May 13-14, 2025 (D408)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
Moving into a management role can be challenging, especially for those who have spent years completing technical work without direct reports or those who are new to the workforce.  In this course, you'll develop the skills and knowledge to succeed as a manager through practical discussions of management and leadership fundamentals and tools that will aid in your transition. Classroom exercises along with a tactical action plan will allow you to immediately make a positive impact.
Customizable
Discipline: Civil and Environmental, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical
Topic: Leadership, Leadership and Management
RA00014

Asset Strategy Development

Upcoming Dates
  • May 20-21, 2024 (D235)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,295
In this course, you will learn the key elements of a holistic maintenance strategy, which can lead your maintenance organization into becoming more proactive and less reactive. You will learn the steps to effectively implement and sustain the strategy and how to sell the strategy to top management.
Discipline: Industrial
Topic: Industrial, Maintenance and Reliability Management
RA01644

Precision and Predictive Maintenance Technologies and Utilization

Upcoming Dates
  • May 22-23, 2024 (D236)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,295
In this course, you will learn to apply proven predictive maintenance approaches that optimize availability of equipment, reduce maintenance costs, and improve product quality. Our expert instructor will help you understand which PdM diagnostic technologies are best for your plant.
Customizable
Discipline: Industrial
Topic: Industrial, Maintenance and Reliability Management
RA01068

Using Warnings and Instructions to Increase Safety and Reduce Liability

Upcoming Dates
  • Jun. 3-6, 2024 (D211)
    Live Online
    $1,295
Thoroughly developed warnings and instructions are the most cost-effective way to increase the safety of your product while decreasing your product liability exposure. Learn the current legal duty to warn, the latest ANSI standards that apply to product warnings, factors useful in evaluating effective warnings and instructions, and how to test and revise warnings and instructions.
Discipline: Industrial
Topic: Industrial, Product Safety & Liability
RA00497

Effectively Managing Technical Teams

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 11-13, 2024 (D098)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,995
  • Feb. 24-28, 2025 (D357)
    Live Online
    $1,995
  • Oct. 6-8, 2025 (D361)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,995
Technical teams present many challenges for engineering managers. Team leaders must often give up some of their technical authority to focus on strategic management, operational planning and human resource management. They also need solid communications skills and know how to represent the team across the organization and at a high level. In this hands-on course, you will learn strategic and operational planning tools to set goals, establish objectives and build defensible budgets from an instructor who has actually “walked the talk” of this course with his own experiences.
Customizable
Discipline: Civil and Environmental, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical
Topic: Leadership, Leadership and Management
RA01092
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