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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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Introduction to Traction Power and OCS Systems

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    $295
This course will provide an introduction of typical light rail and commuter rail traction power systems. A great introduction for those new to the topic and also for those who will be taking the full 2-day Fundamentals of Traction Power Systems and Overhead Contact Systems course. This is a recorded on-demand on-line course. You will receive course material and access to the instructor for follow-up questions. You will also receive 2 PDH’s (Professional Development Hours) and a certificate of course completion.
RA01727

Low Temperature Combustion

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    $300
Taught by a passionate expert, this self-paced, online course brings light to the interesting concept of low temperature combustion in Gas Direct Injection (GDI), Direct Injection Spark Ignited (DISI), Spark Ignited Direct Injection (SIDI) and Stratified Charged (SC) engines.  Join the instructor as he answers the important question, ‘Why lean burn?’
RA01723

Particulate Emissions PN vs. PM and GDI

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    $300
Taught by two active industry researchers, this self-paced, online course detailing internal combustion engine particulate emissions is incredibly unique.  This course yields a detailed look at current research efforts to understand Particulate Matter (PM), Particle Number (PN) and other metrics on Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engines.  Delivered from practical knowledge, this course provides a unique opportunity for both real-life experience and textbook knowledge.
RA01751

Piston Rings for Internal Combustion Engines

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    $300
An independent, self-paced, online course that takes a deep dive into the purpose, functionality and wear mechanisms of piston rings in two and four stroke combustion engines.  Taught by an enthusiastic and active industry expert, this course provides a unique, experienced perspective into understanding the importance of piston rings in engine design. Take advantage of the practical knowledge this course provides in a unique opportunity for both real-life experience and textbook knowledge.
RA01771

Plastics Recycling and Sustainability

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    $300
An asynchronous, self-paced online course on plastics recycling. We will discuss how plastics are recycled in practice, and which materials are typically recycled and why. An introduction to the main types of recycling (mechanical recycling and chemical recycling including pyrolysis) will be covered. Examples of downcycling and upcycling will be given, including efforts to reclaim ocean plastics and post-consumer textiles. Sustainable and biodegradable polymer chemistry will also be covered.
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Self-Paced Maintenance and Reliability Best Practices

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    $1,695
This self-paced Maintenance and Reliability Best Practices course plays a critical part in any well-functioning organization, providing maintenance excellence on the right assets at the right frequencies.  Companies that excel with the world class practices as outlined throughout the learning, can reduce machine downtime by up to 50% and extend machinery and/or asset life by over 25%.
Discipline: Industrial
RA01817

Tribology in Engines

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    $300
Beginning from foundational principles in the sciences of friction, lubrication and wear, this course emphasizes the application of tribology to internal combustion engines.
RA01763
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