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Understanding Building Mechanical Systems

Upcoming Dates
  • Jun. 3-4, 2025 (D619)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,045
Gain knowledge of HVAC principles and systems, enabling you to work effectively with designers, contractors, and vendors. Learn how mechanical systems are selected and installed, and how they operate. If you are upgrading an existing system or building new, you'll be able to plan for a successful project.
Discipline: Mechanical
RA00332

Principles and Practices of Mechanical Integrity for Industrial Refrigeration Systems

Upcoming Dates
  • Nov. 5-7, 2025 (D292)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,595
  • Nov. 4-6, 2026 (D301)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,595
Learn the latest recommended practices to manage the mechanical integrity of industrial ammonia refrigeration systems. The course will emphasize refrigerant piping and pressure vessels but mechanical integrity practices for other components will be presented as well. You will be able to immediately apply what you learn in this course to ensure the ongoing reliability and safety of industrial ammonia refrigeration systems.
Customizable
Discipline: Mechanical
RA01096

Data Center Mechanical and Electrical Design and Operation

Upcoming Dates
  • Nov. 11-13, 2025 (D649)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
Improve your understanding of the design, installation and operation of data centers, including electrical power, HVAC systems, controls, and computer rack layouts. Learn how to comply with the codes, plan for growth and changing technology, implement test procedures, improve energy efficiency, and coordinate with consultants, contractors, and IT professionals.
Discipline: Electrical, Mechanical
RA01524

National Electrical Safety Code

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 14-16, 2025 (D604)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,695
This essential course is your opportunity to focus in depth on the rules and provisions of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC ®). During four days of intensive, interactive discussion and team exercises, you will learn the organization and the application of the NESC ® code. You will also learn how to integrate code and regulatory requirements into standard design and operating practices.
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Discipline: Electrical
RA00008

Underground Electrical Distribution Systems

Upcoming Dates
  • Mar. 17-21, 2025 (D627)
    Live Online
    $1,695
  • Sep. 10-12, 2025 (D632)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,695
We'll introduce you to underground components and walk you through the principles of planning, policy, design, construction, cost, and cable testing. You'll work through class exercises in policy, design, system layout, and fuse/protective device coordination. We'll also review operations considerations and NESC safety requirements.
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
RA00010

Mastering the Transition from Technical Expert to Leader

Upcoming Dates
  • May 13-14, 2025 (D408)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
  • Nov. 17-20, 2025 (D650)
    Live Online
    $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.
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RA00014

Water Storage Tanks Operation, Maintenance, and Rehabilitation

Upcoming Dates
  • May 20-22, 2025 (D656)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,395
Water storage tanks are an important, visible component of your water distribution system. Operation and maintenance of water storage tanks can significantly impact fire protection, water quality, service delivery, and maintenance costs. Rehabilitation costs for existing tanks sometimes exceed original construction costs, so it is important to select operation, maintenance, inspection, and repair procedures that will minimize the life cycle costs of your tanks. In this course, you will learn how to properly and cost-effectively operate, maintain, and rehabilitate steel and concrete elevated tanks, ground storage tanks, and standpipes. 
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RA00207
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