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Ammonia Refrigeration System Safety

Upcoming Dates
  • Apr. 2-4, 2025 (D279)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
  • Apr. 1-3, 2026 (D297)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
Ammonia is the refrigerant of choice in the industrial refrigeration sector due to its unmatched thermodynamic properties. Belonging to a group of "natural" refrigerants, ammonia is also favored because of its environmental friendliness. Ammonia, however, is not without hazards. This course will teach you how to utilize ammonia refrigeration while ensuring safety and preventing future risks.
Customizable
Discipline: Mechanical
RA00370

Precision and Predictive Maintenance

Upcoming Dates
  • Apr. 7-8, 2025 (D551)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
In this course, you will learn to apply proven predictive maintenance approaches that optimize availability of equipment, reduce maintenance costs, and improve product quality. Our expert instructor will help you understand which PdM diagnostic technologies are best for your plant.
Customizable
Discipline: Industrial
RA01068

QRM Introduction New Fundamentals of Quick Response Manufacturing

Upcoming Dates
  • Apr. 8-9, 2025 (D693)
    Live Online
    $250
  • Jul. 16-17, 2025 (D663)
    Live Online
    $250
  • Oct. 7-8, 2025 (D664)
    Live Online
    $250
This entry-level course provides an essential overview of QRM. It's a great foundational starting point for anyone new to QRM, offering key concepts for reducing lead times and increasing organizational competitiveness.  Course duration: Two 2-hour modules (Virtual only).
Customizable
RA18013

Effectively Managing Your Maintenance Team Through Change Leadership

Upcoming Dates
  • Apr. 9-10, 2025 (D552)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
This course provides an in-depth exploration of change leadership principles and practices specifically tailored for professionals in maintenance and reliability. Participants will learn how to effectively lead change initiatives, improve maintenance and reliability processes, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Discipline: Industrial
RA01433

Best Practices in Maintenance and Reliability

Upcoming Dates
  • Apr. 15-17, 2025 (D550)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,795
  • Sep. 23-25, 2025 (D560)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,795
This required 3-day, highly interactive course designed to build student's knowledge on global best practices regardless of the learner’s starting point is new and improved, as one of the 5 total courses required for the MRM Certificate.  Course content as outlined is based on the Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (SMRP) knowledge base.   Extensive research was conducted using today’s leading and latest sources for best practices.  Many who have completed this program gain confidence and, along with independent study, go on to successfully achieve their certification as a maintenance and reliability professional (CMRP). 
Customizable
Discipline: Industrial
RA01362

QRM Strategic Leadership New Driving Empowerment, Financial Success, and Sustained Gains

Upcoming Dates
  • Apr. 15-17, 2025 (D677)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,975
  • Oct. 14-16, 2025 (D682)
    Live Online
    $1,975
This advanced course is designed for senior leaders and managers responsible for implementing and sustaining QRM initiatives. It focuses on empowering teams, making strategic financial decisions, and building a culture of accountability to drive long-term success and profitability in the organization.Course duration: Three days (In-person or Virtual).
Customizable
RA00062

QRM for Consultants New Driving Client Success through Quick Response Manufacturing

Upcoming Dates
  • May 6-7, 2025 (D679)
    Live Online
    $1,325
  • Nov. 4-5, 2025 (D683)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,325
This course is tailored for consultants. It provides a deep dive into applying QRM principles to deliver measurable results for clients. It equips consultants with the tools to drive QRM transformations in various industries, making them trusted advisors in lead time reduction and operational efficiency. Course duration: Two days (In-person or Virtual).
Customizable
RA00059
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