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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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Fundamentals of HVAC

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 10-12, 2024 (D221)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,395
  • Mar. 11-13, 2025 (D385)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,395
Learn about the equipment and components used in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems, along with the role of HVAC systems to maintain comfort conditions in commercial buildings. Describe basic thermal processes such as air mixing and dehumidification on a psychrometric chart, and apply ASHRAE standards for indoor air quality and energy conservation.
Customizable
Discipline: Mechanical
RA00367

Maintenance Planning and Scheduling

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 10-12, 2024 (D081)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,695
Learn to develop and execute an effective maintenance planning and scheduling process and track KPIs and metrics; accurately estimate time and materials for maintenance PM and PdM activities; and use your CMMS to complete maintenance work orders on time.
Customizable
RA01841

The Role of Microorganisms in Wastewater Treatment

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 10-12, 2024 (D335)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
Wastewater treatment plants depend heavily on the work of microorganisms. This course will help you understand and manage biological processes and improve your wastewater treatment projects and facilities. You will also learn how to use microscopes to monitor and improve wastewater treatment operation, with hands-on practice with microscopes.
Customizable
RA01533

Effectively Managing Technical Teams

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 11-13, 2024 (D098)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,995
  • Feb. 24-28, 2025 (D357)
    Live Online
    $1,995
  • Oct. 6-8, 2025 (D361)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,995
Technical teams present many challenges for engineering managers. Team leaders must often give up some of their technical authority to focus on strategic management, operational planning and human resource management. They also need solid communications skills and know how to represent the team across the organization and at a high level. In this hands-on course, you will learn strategic and operational planning tools to set goals, establish objectives and build defensible budgets from an instructor who has actually “walked the talk” of this course with his own experiences.
Customizable
RA01092

Design of Ammonia Refrigeration Systems for Peak Performance and Efficiency

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 16-20, 2024 (C923)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,895
  • Sep. 8-12, 2025 (D289)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,895
  • Sep. 7-11, 2026 (D298)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,895
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.
Discipline: Mechanical
RA00375

Leadership Beyond Your Team Managing Up and Across

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 16-17, 2024 (D097)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,695
  • Mar. 3-6, 2025 (D358)
    Live Online
    $1,695
  • Sep. 29-30, 2025 (D359)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,695
Many management courses, including our own course: Managing Technical Teams, teach you how to deal with direct and indirect reports. To be successful, however, you also need to manage (or strongly influence) the behavior of those who are at your level or higher. But they may not understand your needs or may be indifferent to them. In this course, you will learn how to make yourself heard when you do not have direct authority, and how to change others’ behavior to make them reliable partners in your programs and projects.
Customizable
RA01406
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