Professional Development Courses

New course developed for students who may prefer an online format for their professional development training in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) design and applications.  Topics are edited and collated from existing in-person courses within InterPro, including Fundamentals of HVAC, HVAC Design and Analysis, HVAC Applications, Energy Code Training, and Data Center Mechanical and Electrical Design and Operation. Students will learn about the equipment and components used in HVAC and refrigeration systems along with the role that HVAC plays to maintain comfortable, safe, healthy and code-compliant conditions in the indoor environment of commercial buildings.  Two facility types that are described in detail during the course (Healthcare and Data Centers) are rapidly gaining in popularity and both have notably high energy requirements with opportunities for conservation.

From Symptoms to Solutions: A Team-Based Approach to Continual Improvement is a two-day, instructor-led course that gives professionals a structured, team-based method for solving recurring problems in manufacturing and operations. Aligned with the Manufacturing Excellence Certificate, the course emphasizes practical tools and facilitation skills that support long-term, cross-functional improvement efforts. Participants learn to apply continual improvement principles in real-world settings and leave with strategies they can use immediately. The course develops the capability to apply structured problem-solving within PDCA cycles, quality systems, and broader improvement efforts. It supports continual improvement by developing shared language, team facilitation skills, and habits that lead to measurable results. Aligned with the Manufacturing Excellence Certificate, this course complements InterPro’s broader offerings in operational excellence, leadership, and applied improvement practices.

This two-day, advanced course helps experienced professionals design and implement an operational system that connects strategy, daily execution, and culture. Participants learn to align people, processes, and technology to drive sustained performance and resilience. Through lectures, case studies, and action planning, participants explore tools such as leader standard work, visual management, and design thinking to apply operational excellence in real settings. Through a mix of lectures, case studies, simulations, and guided action planning, participants explore leader standard work, management systems, system resilience, and design thinking. The course provides a practical and strategic approach for professionals who are ready to integrate operational excellence into their thought processes, leadership, and management.

Learn AI strategy and governance frameworks to address ethical, legal, and operational challenges while aligning AI with organizational and societal values.

Learn to identify, evaluate, and apply AI solutions to engineering challenges, focusing on reliability, real-world use, and innovation in industrial environments.

Demystify HVAC&R systems and gain the confidence to collaborate effectively with designers, contractors, and vendors on new builds or system upgrades. This course delivers practical, non-technical insights into how mechanical systems are selected, installed, and optimized for performance.

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.

Learn how to effectively manage snow and ice control operations with practical strategies for plowing, deicing, and anti-icing across roads, sidewalks, and facilities. This course equips you to improve safety, reduce environmental impact, and optimize winter maintenance costs through smart planning and technology.