Professional Development Courses

Get a foundational understanding of traction power and overhead contact systems (OCS) used in light rail and commuter rail networks. This self-paced, on-demand course is ideal for newcomers and a perfect primer for the more advanced 2-day Fundamentals course.

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 5S Visual Workplace methodology to drive efficiency, safety, and continuous improvement across your operations. This self-paced course equips technical leaders with practical tools to implement and sustain 5S for measurable results.

A reliable maintenance organization depends on having the right material, in the right condition, at the right place, at the right time, and at the right cost. When storeroom data, inventory practices, purchasing processes, or material flow break down, maintenance work slows, costs rise, and equipment reliability suffers. The Materials Management seminar equips storeroom, purchasing, maintenance, and reliability professionals with the strategic practices, tactical processes, and practical tools needed to improve material availability while controlling inventory investment. Participants learn how to strengthen data accuracy, optimize stocking decisions, improve procurement and storeroom workflows, and build a customized improvement plan for their site.

Maintenance supervisors occupy one of the most influential roles in any organization. They don't simply supervise work—they transform organizational intent into operational results by leading people, developing capability, and driving execution. The Supervising Maintenance course equips maintenance supervisors and frontline leaders with the leadership knowledge, practical tools, and supervisory practices needed to transform organizational goals into daily execution. Participants learn how to lead people, improve team performance, communicate effectively, and develop practical action plans that strengthen both their leadership capability and the performance of their maintenance organization.

TPR360 (Total Performance Reliability) complements the Developing a Winning Strategic Plan for Reliability course by providing a complete model of what a high-performing Maintenance and Reliability organization actually looks like.  In coordination with an organizational strategic plan, TPR360 focuses on the structure of Maintenance and Reliability itself. Participants learn the complete Maintenance Performance System, including the 3 Strategic Pillars, 6 Management Domains, 24 Tactical Disciplines, and 9 System Enablers that collectively define Maintenance and Reliability excellence. 

Training on corrosion control and cathodic protection for water tanks. Water tank training to improve water asset management skills. Learn water storage tank maintenance and operation.

Discover the latest maintenance best practices, combining Lean, Six Sigma, and reliability strategies to enhance asset management and operational efficiency. This course equips engineers with the tools and methods to drive continuous improvement using modern maintenance processes and metrics.

Strengthen your community’s housing safety and livability by mastering property maintenance code compliance and enforcement. This course equips professionals with the tools to identify violations, manage inspection programs, and enforce health and safety standards effectively.

Learn how to run your maintenance and operations like a business with this immersive two-day course. Gain the financial fluency, strategic mindset, and communication skills needed to drive cultural transformation and long-term performance.