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Course Outline
Introduction to Predictive Maintenance
Reactive Proactive Use of Predictive Tools
Introduction to the 5 Core Predictive Tools
Technologies in Predictive Maintenance
Understanding Failure Mechanisms and How They Apply To Predictive Maintenance
Implementing Predictive Maintenance
Understanding Precision Maintenance
Precision Tools and Techniques
Building a Precision Maintenance Program
Monitoring and Continuous Improvement
Discuss Common Issues with Implementations
Course Schedule
Registration Date/Time:
5/18/2026 7:30am Central Time
Event Dates/Times:
- 5/18/2026 8:00am - 4:30pm Central Time
- 5/19/2026 8:00am - 4:30pm Central Time
Location and Lodging
Course Location
Lodging
Room: rates start at $170
Reserve by: April 20, 2026
Accommodations include: Your stay includes hot breakfast buffet, fitness center, business center, convenient on-site parking. Guest rooms are complete with Keurig coffee maker, refrigerator, complimentary high-speed Internet, and 40-inch, flat screen, high-def TVs.
Accommodations include: Enjoy complimentary business center, WiFi and Local/Airport Shuttle. Each room has a refrigerator, microwave, 42-inch HDTV, and executive desk. Parking available $15/night.
Course Notes
This is a HyFlex (in-person and online) taught course. Your registration is for one teaching platform only: in-person or online. Please be prepared to attend all days either in-person or online. Contact us if you have any questions or if you need to make a change.
This course uses the Canvas course management and Zoom platforms. A UW NetID is required to access the online course site. Both in-person and online students should obtain a NetID and access the Canvas course website. Your registration confirmation email will walk you through the NetID process and how to access Canvas.
Digital materials for this course will be available on the Canvas course website. Access to the course materials and the webinar platform will be provided a few days before the course. Please watch the email address you provided for release dates and pre-course information. Check your spam file if you do not see emails from the "wisc.edu" addresses.
Instructor and Program Director
Instructor
Brian Hronchek
Principal Trainer and Consultant
Brian Hronchek is a Purdue University Aerospace Engineering graduate and a retired Marine Corps Captain with extensive experience in training, operations, and leadership. He holds several professional certifications, including CMRP, REC from Clemson University, and ISO CAT II Vibration Analyst. Brian specializes in reliability engineering, maintenance planning, and business process development, focusing on mentoring and empowering individuals to build high-performing organizations. His career spans the oil and gas and steel industries, as well as predictive technology services, leading to his current role as a principal trainer and consultant. He actively shares his insights through LinkedIn articles, professional lectures, and mentoring Purdue students. Passionate about knowledge sharing, Brian believes that “wealth is created through the transfer of knowledge” and is dedicated to helping others grow.
Program Director
Jon Wellik
Additional Information
This course is part of the Maintenance and Reliability Management Certificate. Enhance your maintenance skills while earning a recognized credential.