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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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Precision and Predictive Maintenance

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Master the principles of precision and predictive maintenance (PdM) to optimize equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and cut maintenance costs. This course provides proven strategies and tools to help you improve product quality, anticipate equipment failures, and sustain long-term operational efficiency. Our expert instructor will help you understand which PdM diagnostic technologies are best for your plant.
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Discipline: Industrial
RA01068

QRM for Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals Reducing Lead Times and Enhancing Responsiveness

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Transform your supply chain operations by reducing lead times and enhancing supplier responsiveness. Learn to apply Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM) principles and Manufacturing Critical-path Time (MCT) metrics to optimize performance.
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RA00060

Slope Stability and Landslides

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Learn how to investigate, analyze, design for, and remediate unstable soil and rock slopes, excavations, earth retention, and embankments. This course also covers: Shear strength and soil/rock properties Slope stability investigation, analysis, program demonstration, and reporting Case histories for landslides, rock falls, embankments, cut slopes, excavations and more
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RA00329

Soil Engineering for Non-Soils Engineers and Technicians

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Learn how and when to select soil tests, interpret investigation and specifications, and apply sound soil principles into your projects. Through practice-based examples, you'll understand the three main engineering properties of soil strength, settlement, and permeability. In addition, you'll learn applied soil compaction, soil improvement techniques and the use of geosynthetics in earthworks. Upon completion of this course, you will have information directly applicable to your workplace and be prepared to continue on your own with further study of soil and ground engineering.
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RA00334

Solving Neighborhood Traffic Problems

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Improve your understanding of residential neighborhood street design concepts, including current approaches that reduce traffic problems in existing neighborhoods. Learn from leaders of mature residential traffic control programs, see residential traffic control devices in the field, and try your hand at several problem-solving cases adapted from real life situations.
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RA00165

Structural Provisions in the Building Code and Referenced Standards

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Solidify your engineering expertise with a deep dive into the 2021 International Building Code (IBC) structural provisions and standards from ASCE, AISC, and ACI. This course is tailored to empower engineers to confidently apply code updates in structural design, plan review, and safety compliance.
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RA00621

Understanding and Complying with FRA 213 Track Safety Standards

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Learn the minimum safety requirements for railroad track to comply with FRA 213, and understand the responsibilities for compliance and proper designation of qualified people to supervise and inspect track. This course will help you ensure safe and efficient railway operations by mastering the key aspects of track safety standards.
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RA01303
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