Professional Development Courses

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.

Learn AI strategy and governance frameworks to address ethical, legal, and operational challenges while aligning AI with organizational and societal values.

Master the tools and techniques of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to eliminate recurring problems and drive sustainable improvements in your technical operations. This course equips engineers and technical professionals with practical, proven methods to identify, analyze, and resolve the root causes of complex issues.

Master the principles of precision and predictive maintenance (PdM) to optimize equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and cut maintenance costs. This course provides proven strategies and tools to help you improve product quality, anticipate equipment failures, and sustain long-term operational efficiency. Our expert instructor will help you understand which PdM diagnostic technologies are best for your plant.

Lead your maintenance team through change with confidence using proven leadership strategies tailored to reliability and operations environments. This course equips professionals with the tools to drive sustainable improvements, align behaviors, and foster a culture of continuous progress.

Engineers face increasing pressure to ensure product safety while minimizing liability—this course delivers the legal, technical, and human factors knowledge needed to do both. Learn how to craft effective warnings and instructions that meet evolving standards and withstand legal scrutiny.

From Symptoms to Solutions: A Team-Based Approach to Continual Improvement is a two-day, instructor-led course that gives professionals a structured, team-based method for solving recurring problems in manufacturing and operations. Aligned with the Manufacturing Excellence Certificate, the course emphasizes practical tools and facilitation skills that support long-term, cross-functional improvement efforts. Participants learn to apply continual improvement principles in real-world settings and leave with strategies they can use immediately. The course develops the capability to apply structured problem-solving within PDCA cycles, quality systems, and broader improvement efforts. It supports continual improvement by developing shared language, team facilitation skills, and habits that lead to measurable results. Aligned with the Manufacturing Excellence Certificate, this course complements InterPro’s broader offerings in operational excellence, leadership, and applied improvement practices.

Join our course to master a proven decisionmaking* process essential for professionals in capital-intensive manufacturing, facilities, and construction projects. Developed by Jim Suhr in 1981 and detailed in his influential works, CBA offers a structured five-phase approach to making sound decisions using both objective and subjective data. Participants will learn to discern decision contexts, effectively use data, and apply CBA methods through hands-on case studies. This course is designed for leaders, managers, engineers, and consultants, equipping them with practical skills to make better, more informed decisions, enhance collaboration, and drive continuous improvement in their organizations. Enhance your decision-making capabilities and achieve better outcomes in today's complex business environment.