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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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QRM for Consultants New Driving Client Success through Quick Response Manufacturing

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 23-25, 2025 (D683)
    Live Online
    $1,325
This course is tailored for consultants. It provides a deep dive into applying QRM principles to deliver measurable results for clients. It equips consultants with the tools to drive QRM transformations in various industries, making them trusted advisors in lead time reduction and operational efficiency. Course duration: Two days (In-person or Virtual).
Customizable
RA00059

Wastewater Treatment Processes and Technologies

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 23-25, 2025 (D640)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
  • Sep. 15-17, 2026 (D646)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,695
Learn the key processes, latest technologies, and current regulations driving effective wastewater treatment facilities to protect public health and the environment. This comprehensive course empowers engineers to design, manage, and improve wastewater facilities and operations for current and future projects.
Customizable
RA01043

Process Hazard Analysis Emphasizing Ammonia Refrigeration Systems

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 24-26, 2025 (D290)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
  • Sep. 23-25, 2026 (D299)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
Learn how to effectively identify, evaluate, and control hazards in ammonia refrigeration facilities with this comprehensive Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) course. Gain the skills and tools needed to move beyond generic PHA checklists and enhance the safety of ammonia refrigeration systems.
Discipline: Mechanical
RA00722

Leadership Beyond Your Team Managing Up and Across

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 29-30, 2025 (D359)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,695
  • Jan. 26-29, 2026 (D772)
    Live Online
    $1,695
Master the art of influencing those at your level or higher to become a more effective leader. Learn how to make yourself heard and change others' behavior to ensure reliable partnerships in your programs and projects.
Customizable
RA01406

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

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 29-30, 2025 (D746)
    Live Online
    $1,095
Learn to apply project management principles to Commissioning Process (CxP) projects. Discover how to avoid common problems like budget overruns and scope "creep" through proper project initiation, planning, execution, control, and closeout.
Customizable
Discipline: Mechanical
RA01570

Interconnection of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) and Grid Modernization

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 30 - Oct. 2, 2025 (D811)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,895
The past few years have seen an exponential growth in distributed energy resources. This has created new challenges due to Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) being connected to a grid that was not designed for this purpose. This course addresses these challenges and give you the tools that will help in planning and interconnecting DERs to the grid. This course also provides an overview of grid modernization, exploring the technologies, policies, and strategies driving the transformation of the electric power system. As the grid evolves to integrate renewable energy, improve resilience, enhance reliability, and support electrification, students will gain a deep understanding of the critical components enabling this transition.
Discipline: Electrical
RA01586

Critical Conversations Results-based Communication

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 1-2, 2025 (D360)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,695
  • Feb. 2-5, 2026 (D773)
    Live Online
    $1,695
  • Sep. 16-17, 2026 (D776)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,695
To achieve good outcomes in the workplace, we need all stakeholders to have open, clear and honest conversations with their team, bosses, peers and customers. Often conversations go wrong through misunderstandings and perceptions of ulterior motives. People are often aware that their conversations are not achieving the results they want but do not have any specific tools to improve them.
RA01567

Introduction to Ammonia Refrigeration Systems

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 1-3, 2025 (D291)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
  • Mar. 4-6, 2026 (D295)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
  • Sep. 30 - Oct. 2, 2026 (D300)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
Anhydrous ammonia is a "natural refrigerant" that does not harm the ozone layer, has no global warming potential, and is popular because of its environmental friendliness and unmatched thermodynamic properties. This course will help you understand the benefits of ammonia through an exploration and comparison of other refrigerants, thermodynamics, refrigeration cycles, and related equipment.
Customizable
Discipline: Mechanical
RA00369
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