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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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Maintenance Best Practices New

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    $295
This is an asynchronous, self-paced online course complete with recorded presentations from industry experts, detailed discussions on key topics, interactive activities to confirm knowledge, and a workbook for learner notes. The Society of Maintenance and Reliability Professionals tout over 70 international best practices in their body of knowledge - this course covers a few of the most critical.
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RA01827

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.
RA01664

Technical Project Management New

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    $295
Project management serves diverse industries, playing a pivotal role in the seamless delivery of products to market, providing services to customers, and meeting or exceeding expectations. This asynchronous course represents a departure from conventional project management approaches by zeroing in on the nuances of Technical Project Management, tailoring its content to professionals immersed in technical fields.
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RA01829

Fundamentals of Manufacturing System Design and Analysis

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Participants will learn how to analyze and evaluate discrete manufacturing systems in different types of production environments.  The course will emphasize production flow, manufacturing cell design, inventory buffers, and performance metrics.  Course will also cover continuous improvement techniques and strategy deployment.
RA01799

Organizational Agility in Digital Transformation Designing and Leading Change

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Digital transformation offers unprecedented opportunities for manufacturing and organizations with operational or production environments to advance their production, efficiency, and value while remaining viable in a highly competitive marketplace. To survive the market and technological changes companies face, senior leaders, through front-line leaders, must recognize the impact on people and processes, which drives business and organizational success. Believe it or not, the difference between viability and irrelevancy isn’t just the technology but rather how well the people and organization are supported in the transition, implementation, and use of those technologies.
RA00020
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