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Effectively Managing Technical Teams

Upcoming Dates
  • Feb. 2-6, 2026 (D771)
    Live Online
    $1,995
  • Sep. 9-11, 2026 (D774)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $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.
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RA01092

Introduction to Science Lab Building Systems

Upcoming Dates
  • Apr. 28-30, 2026 (D702)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the specialized building systems that support science and engineering laboratories, with a focus on safety, energy efficiency, and performance. Participants will learn to assess HVAC systems, validate design criteria, and evaluate high-performance fume hoods to improve lab operations.
Discipline: Mechanical
RA01517

Project Management for the Commissioning Process Strategies for Controlling Projects and Avoiding Overruns

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  • Mar. 2-3, 2026 (D979)
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    $1,095
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.
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Discipline: Mechanical
RA01570

Complying with the International Existing Building Code (IEBC)

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  • May 14-15, 2026 (D701)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,095
Learn how to confidently apply the International Existing Building Code (IEBC) to renovation and retrofit projects using one of three compliance paths. This course equips professionals with the tools to evaluate code requirements for safety, accessibility, and structural upgrades in existing buildings.
RA01613

Low Temperature Combustion

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    $300
Dive into the science and strategy behind low temperature combustion in modern internal combustion engines, including GDI, DISI, SIDI, and SC configurations. This self-paced course explores lean burn principles, HCCI, and SACI technologies to help engineers understand the future of cleaner, more efficient engine design.
RA01723

Introduction to CI Combustion Modeling

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    $300
Gain a foundational understanding of compression ignition (CI) combustion modeling in this self-paced, expert-led online course. Explore key concepts like turbulence, fuel spray dynamics, and emissions modeling to support simulation-driven engine design.
RA01767

Introduction to SI Combustion Modeling

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    $300
Build a strong foundation in spark-ignited (SI) combustion modeling with this self-paced, expert-led online course. Learn how to simulate combustion processes using turbulence, fuel spray, knock, and cycle-to-cycle variability models.
RA01769
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