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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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Supervision and the Art of Supervising

Upcoming Dates
  • Jun. 4-6, 2024 (D080)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,695
The course is a 3-day, highly interactive program that provides buffering or personal growth opportunity for those transitioning between their roles as an hourly employee to a salaried employee now responsible for delegation and team achievement.  This program isn’t just for the technical fields, this is valuable learning for anyone yoked with directing others and delivering concrete results.
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RA01840

Maintenance Planning and Scheduling

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 10-12, 2024 (D081)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,695
Learn to develop and execute an effective maintenance planning and scheduling process and track KPIs and metrics; accurately estimate time and materials for maintenance PM and PdM activities; and use your CMMS to complete maintenance work orders on time.
Customizable
RA01841

Effectively Managing Your Maintenance Team

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 23-24, 2024 (D083)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,295
Being technically competent isn’t enough to effectively lead and manage your maintenance team. To truly be effective in your managerial role, you need to master a range of competencies that go beyond just the fundamentals. You need to know how to lead others toward a vision of the future for your department and inspire them to translate their skills, talents, and passions into great results for your company. Also critical is knowing how to coach your team in ways that bring out their best and help them achieve great performance individually and as a team. Your ability to lead others also depends upon your being able to provide constructive feedback in ways that enable their learning and growth and strengthen their commitment to doing their best for their customers, the team, and the company. This seminar explores what it means to become an effective maintenance manager to take your team to the next level. 
Discipline: Industrial
RA01433

Developing a High-Performance Maintenance and Reliability Organization

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 21-22, 2024 (D137)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,295
In today’s competitive business environment, the difference between success and failure is often based on how well our machines and facilities perform. Learn detailed strategic approaches to management and leadership in maintenance and reliability. You will leave this course with the ability to create a strategy, and develop and manage your team. The course will also include an overview of major approaches such as Reliability Centered Maintenance, ISO55000, and PM Optimization for effectively managing assets.  
Discipline: Industrial
RA01483

Self-Paced Maintenance and Reliability Best Practices

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    Online Anytime
    $1,995
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

Asset Strategy Development

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In this course, you will learn the key elements of a holistic maintenance strategy, which can lead your maintenance organization into becoming more proactive and less reactive. You will learn the steps to effectively implement and sustain the strategy and how to sell the strategy to top management.
Discipline: Industrial
RA01644
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