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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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Intermediate Power Electronics Power Converter Topologies, Modeling & Control

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Led by experts, this course delves into the latest advancements in power electronics, covering various conversion topologies, modeling techniques, and control strategies essential for modern power systems. It explores the design and operational principles of DC-DC, DC-AC, and AC-DC converters, while also emphasizing practical application through active learning, simulations, and Q&A sessions. 
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Discipline: Electrical
RA00072

Permanent Magnet Machines and Drives Principles, Design and Applications

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Learn about the current applications and future trends of permanent magnet AC machines, review the principles of permanent magnet ac machines, and examine key techniques and tools for designing permanent magnet ac machines. This course will provide you with the skills to control PM machines, including the principles of field orientation, direct torque control, current regulators, and flux weakening. Study the performance of self-sensing control methods for permanent magnet AC machines and learn about the fault modes as well as the proper techniques for minimizing their impact on drive performance.
Discipline: Electrical
RA01084

Power Electronics Design Boot Camp Electrical, Thermal, EMI, Reliability, and New Devices

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Power electronics is a critical technology that requires multi-disciplinary design knowledge. This course will teach you how to develop competitive products utilizing many core disciplines needed for power electronic design.
Discipline: Electrical
RA01448

Principles of AC Machine Design

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AC electrical machine design is a key skill set for developing competitive electric motors and generators for applications in industry, aerospace, and defense. In this intensive course, you will learn terminology and analysis for new products or refining existing design.
Discipline: Electrical
RA01413

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 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
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