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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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Design of Experiments in Minitab

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    $295
This course focuses on advancing students' knowledge of Design of Experiments (DOE) by using Minitab software for practical analysis. Building on foundational DOE concepts, the course offers hands-on experience in solving two specific problems: one utilizing a full-factorial design and the other using a fractional-factorial design. The course highlights the critical aspects of setting up experiments, conducting analysis, refining models, verifying results, and optimizing outcomes using Minitab. DOE is fundamental in this context because it provides a structured, scientific approach to understanding how different variables influence outcomes in a process, enabling better decision-making and process improvements. Mastering the analysis of factorial designs in Minitab equips students with valuable skills for process optimization and predictive modeling. 
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RA00048

Instrumentation and Control for Water and Wastewater Processes

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    $395
Effective instrumentation and control systems are critical for the efficient operation of any water or wastewater treatment or pumping facility. Taught by industry experts, this course combines important principles, latest technologies, and case studies to help you improve the instrumentation and control of your plants, systems, and projects.
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RA01428

Maintenance Best Practices New

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    $295
This is an asynchronous, self-paced online course complete with recorded presentations from industry experts, detailed discussions on key topics, interactive activities to confirm knowledge, and a workbook for learner notes. The Society of Maintenance and Reliability Professionals tout over 70 international best practices in their body of knowledge - this course covers a few of the most critical.
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RA01827

Manufacturing Systems and Design New

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    $295
Ensuring that manufacturing processes align with the evolving needs of customers is fundamental to the success of any operation. Manufacturing encompasses various systems, each characterized by unique methodologies and terminologies. This asynchronous course is tailored to provide participants with an understanding of the diverse manufacturing systems and associated terminology, enabling them to navigate the intricacies of the industry with confidence.
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Topic: Industrial
RA01823

Technical Project Management New

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    $295
Project management serves diverse industries, playing a pivotal role in the seamless delivery of products to market, providing services to customers, and meeting or exceeding expectations. This asynchronous course represents a departure from conventional project management approaches by zeroing in on the nuances of Technical Project Management, tailoring its content to professionals immersed in technical fields.
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RA01829

Analysis of Transients in Power Systems

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Electromagnetic transients are real and disruptive events in power systems. Yet, they are often difficult to study. Receive hands-on experience with practical power systems. Learn to model and analyze actual events in real power systems. Studies include lightning-induced waves, switching transients, and power electronic contributions.
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Discipline: Electrical
RA00967

Applied Leadership for Performance Culture

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Build your strategic performance and implementation skills! In this 3-day course you will learn the Hoshin Planning process, understand how to optimize and sustain a strong performance culture, and demonstrate your ability to deliver the people-skill-building modules needed to support continuous improvement within your organization.
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RA01803
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