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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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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 understanding of the 2021 International Building Code (IBC) structural provisions and referenced standards from ASCE, AISC, and ACI, and confidently apply these provisions during structural design and plan review. This course will examine wind and seismic loads, steel and aluminum, concrete, masonry, foundations, wood design, and special inspections.
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RA00621

Transmission and Wholesale Markets School

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In this course, you will learn how transmission services are priced in a competitive market, how to evaluate transmission expansion alternatives, and study the price of reactive power. Upon completion of this course, you will be better prepared to make more cost-effective decisions for your organization’s power systems.
Discipline: Electrical
RA00051

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.
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RA01303

Understanding Medium-Voltage Switchgear

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Proper switchgear design and operation is fundamental to safe and reliable medium-voltage (MV) electrical distribution systems. This class is designed to give medium-voltage engineers, designers, specifiers, owners, and operators the tools they need to better understand these valuable system assets. Through a combination of lectures and practical exercises, you'll increase your awareness of switchgear types, applications, layouts, ratings, and protection and control systems.
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Discipline: Electrical
RA01628

Upgrading, Maintaining, and Repairing Parking Structures

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This practical course will increase your skills in preventive maintenance, and repair and improvement of parking facilities. You will learn how to: Evaluate your existing parking building conditions Select maintenance and repair materials and systems Implement effective maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation procedures
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RA00288

Water Storage Tanks Operation, Maintenance, and Rehabilitation

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Water storage tanks are an important, visible component of your water distribution system. Operation and maintenance of water storage tanks can significantly impact fire protection, water quality, service delivery, and maintenance costs. Rehabilitation costs for existing tanks sometimes exceed original construction costs, so it is important to select operation, maintenance, inspection, and repair procedures that will minimize the life cycle costs of your tanks. In this course, you will learn how to properly and cost-effectively operate, maintain, and rehabilitate steel and concrete elevated tanks, ground storage tanks, and standpipes. 
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RA00207
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