Professional Development Courses

This course will teach you techniques to size and properly lay out system components. You will expand your knowledge about ammonia refrigeration and better understand design principles, safety precautions, and best practices.

This advance course bridges the gap between analog power electronics design and production-grade digital control implementation.  Participants master the complete digital control design flow: from plant modeling and transfer function derivation, through z-domain compensator design, to practical fixed-point code deployment on microcontrollers and DSPs.  The course covers digital control of DC-DC converters, three-phase inverters, and motor drives using MATLAB/Simulink for design validation and Qspice for circuit-level simulation.  Building on the RA00072 Intermediate Power Electronics course, this offering addresses the most in-demand skill gap in today's power electronic workforce.  Topics span average-current-mode control, voltage-mode control, state-space representation, discrete-time systems analysis, anti-windup, dead-time compensation, and code generation for fixed-point processors.  Participants leave with a complete digital control design toolkit applicable to EV drivetrains, renewable energy inverters, industrials motor drives, and data center power systems.

Learn why the Commissioning Process (CxP) provides consistent, cost-effective, and successful delivery of new buildings and constructed projects, and enhances the performance of existing buildings. Gain tools and techniques to incorporate this quality process from pre-design through the life of the facility. Highly valuable for all project team members, this course covers CxP goals, process steps, cost and benefits, case studies, and more.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of medium-voltage switchgear systems, from design and ratings to protection and control. This course equips engineers and technicians with the knowledge to specify, operate, and maintain MV switchgear safely and effectively.

Unlock the full potential of your equipment and workforce with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Operator Driven Reliability (ODR). This course equips teams with the tools to drive sustainable performance improvements through planned and autonomous maintenance strategies.

This course teaches engineers and commissioning professionals how to apply structured project management principles to commissioning efforts using a repeatable, five-phase framework. Learn to control scope, manage resources, and deliver successful CxP outcomes without budget overruns or schedule delays.

Build a solid foundation in HVAC and refrigeration systems with a focus on commercial building applications, system components, and energy-efficient design. This course equips non-specialists with the knowledge to understand, evaluate, and manage HVAC systems using ASHRAE standards and real-world examples.

Learn the foundational principles behind modern railway train control and signaling systems, including block signal design, interlockings, and Positive Train Control (PTC). This course equips engineers and rail professionals with the knowledge to understand, evaluate, and contribute to safe and efficient rail operations.

Learn how to safely and effectively interconnect Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) to the electric grid while navigating the complexities of grid modernization. This course equips engineers with the technical knowledge and strategic insight needed to support a resilient, efficient, and future-ready power system.

Earn a Commissioning Process Provider certification from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The QCxP certification provides recognition for individuals with knowledge of the ASHRAE Guideline 0 Commissioning Process. To qualify, complete the required courses and pass an examination.