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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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Critical Conversations Results-based Communication

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 18-19, 2024 (D096)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,695
  • Feb. 17-20, 2025 (D356)
    Live Online
    $1,695
  • Oct. 1-2, 2025 (D360)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,695
To achieve good outcomes in the workplace, we need all stakeholders to have open, clear and honest conversations with their team, bosses, peers and customers. Often conversations go wrong through misunderstandings and perceptions of ulterior motives. People are often aware that their conversations are not achieving the results they want but do not have any specific tools to improve them.
Discipline: Civil and Environmental, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical
Topic: Leadership, Leadership and Management
RA01567

Fundamentals of Railway Train Control and Signaling

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 1-2, 2024 (D397)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,295
Learn the fundamentals of today’s railway train control and signaling systems, such as Positive Train Control (PTC), along with the latest best practices and technologies. While you should already have a good understanding of PTC, you will learn more about why Positive Train Control is required, the base operating principles of Positive Train Control, and how to implement it. By knowing how train control and signaling systems are designed and operated, you will be able to increase railway capacity, reliability, and safety.
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Transportation Infrastructure, Railroad Engineering
RA00549

Underground Electrical Distribution Systems

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 1-3, 2024 (D091)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,695
We'll introduce you to underground components and walk you through the principles of planning, policy, design, construction, cost, and cable testing. You'll work through class exercises in policy, design, system layout, and fuse/protective device coordination. We'll also review operations considerations and NESC safety requirements.
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Electric Power, Distribution and Low Voltage
RA00010

Fundamentals of Distributed Energy Resources

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 14-17, 2024 (D410)
    Live Online
    $1,795
Advance your knowledge in various distributed energy resources (DER). You will learn about various traditional and new distributed energy resources including generators, solar, and wind power, residential and grid energy storage systems, grid connected inverters, impact of electrification of electric vehicles to the grid, integration of DER to the power grid, microgrid fundamentals, control, protection and integration issues for DER and microgrids.
Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Electric Power, Distribution and Low Voltage, Power Electronics, Machines, and Drives, Renewable Energy Systems
RA01587

Data Center Mechanical and Electrical Design and Operation

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 15-17, 2024 (D248)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
Improve your understanding of the design, installation and operation of data centers, including electrical power, HVAC systems, controls, and computer rack layouts. Learn how to comply with the codes, plan for growth and changing technology, implement test procedures, improve energy efficiency, and coordinate with consultants, contractors, and IT professionals.
Discipline: Electrical, Mechanical
Topic: Electric Power
RA01524

National Electrical Safety Code

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 15-17, 2024 (D253)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,695
This essential course is your opportunity to focus in depth on the rules and provisions of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC ®). During four days of intensive, interactive discussion and team exercises, you will learn the organization and the application of the NESC ® code. You will also learn how to integrate code and regulatory requirements into standard design and operating practices.
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Electric Power, Distribution and Low Voltage
RA00008

Principles of Substation Design and Construction

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 21-23, 2024 (D092)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,895
This fundamental course leads you through a step-by-step study of the substation design and construction process. From initial site review and selection to creating substation layout drawings and equipment specifications, you will consider every phase in detail. Expert instructors with decades of substation design experience will guide you in learning how to develop reliable substation designs, control project costs, and keep your project on schedule. In-class exercises will put you in the design environment and give you the confidence to immediately apply what you've learned in this course to your job.
Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Electric Power, Transmission
RA00063

Fundamentals of Traction Power Systems and Overhead Contact Systems

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 22-24, 2024 (D377)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,295
This course will introduce many of the fundamentals that are the foundation of rail traction power and overhead contact systems. If you work in this area or need to understand the concepts related to electrically powered rail systems, this is the course for you. NOTE: This course can be attended face-to-face in Madison, WI or live online via Zoom web conference.
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Transportation Infrastructure, Railroad Engineering
RA01357
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