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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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    Permanent Magnet Machines and Drives Principles, Design and Applications

    Upcoming Dates
    • Aug. 6-9, 2024 (D398)
      Live Online
      $1,795
    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

    Transmission and Wholesale Markets School

    Upcoming Dates
    • Aug. 12-16, 2024 (D202)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $2,475
    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

    Power System Analysis Skills for Engineers and Technicians

    Upcoming Dates
    • Aug. 13-15, 2024 (D254)
      Madison, WI or Live Online
      $1,795
    This introductory course begins with a review of three-phase power calculations, the per-unit system, and phasor algebra—basic tools used in modeling and how to solve nearly all types of power system problems. Learn symmetrical components and how to use them to calculate balanced and unbalanced short-circuit faults, and open-circuit faults on three-phase power systems. In addition, you will learn how to correctly model the various types of transformer connections, phase shifts through delta-wye transformers, and transmission and distribution line impedances.
    Discipline: Electrical
    RA00691

    Soil Engineering for Non-Soils Engineers and Technicians

    Upcoming Dates
    • Sep. 4-5, 2024 (D375)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $1,195
    Learn how and when to select soil tests, interpret investigation and specifications, and apply sound soil principles into your projects. Through practice-based examples, you'll understand the three main engineering properties of soil strength, settlement, and permeability. In addition, you'll learn applied soil compaction, soil improvement techniques and the use of geosynthetics in earthworks. Upon completion of this course, you will have information directly applicable to your workplace and be prepared to continue on your own with further study of soil and ground engineering.
    Customizable
    RA00334

    Electrical Systems Design for the Non-Electrical Engineer

    Upcoming Dates
    • Sep. 9-13, 2024 (D090)
      Madison, WI or Live Online
      $1,995
    • Apr. 28 - May 2, 2025 (D246)
      Madison, WI or Live Online
      $1,995
    Take this course to learn fundamental electrical concepts and electrical power distribution design for industrial and commercial systems—1,000 volts and below. Expert instructors will start with basic science concepts and extend them to explain single-phase and three-phase alternating current systems. You will gain a sound understanding of electrical circuits, electrical construction materials, grounding, power quality, arc flash, and applicable national safety and energy codes and standards. This course is intended for those responsible for the design, operation and maintenance of electric power and lighting systems in commercial and institutional buildings and manufacturing plants, and it assumes you have no formal training in electrical engineering.
    Customizable
    Discipline: Electrical
    RA00066

    Testing, Adjusting and Balancing

    Upcoming Dates
    • Sep. 9-13, 2024 (D045)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $1,695
    Proper balancing procedures can prevent or eliminate many common problems in HVAC systems. Learn how to balance air and water systems, adjust new and existing systems to provide design quantities, and verify equipment and automatic controls performance.  Working in small groups, you will apply classroom learning during hands-on labs and workshops using actual TAB test equipment.
    Discipline: Mechanical
    RA00263
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