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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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Developing a High-Performance Maintenance and Reliability Organization

Upcoming Dates
  • May 19-20, 2025 (D553)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
In today’s competitive business environment, the difference between success and failure is often based on how well our machines and facilities perform. Learn detailed strategic approaches to management and leadership in maintenance and reliability. You will leave this course with the ability to create a strategy, and develop and manage your team. The course will also include an overview of major approaches such as Reliability Centered Maintenance, ISO55000, and PM Optimization for effectively managing assets.  
Discipline: Industrial
RA01483

HVAC Design and Analysis

Upcoming Dates
  • May 20-22, 2025 (D458)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
  • Jun. 2-4, 2026 (D725)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,595
This intermediate-level course is intended for designers looking to expand their HVAC knowledge by performing engineering calculations and system layouts, and others responsible for selecting and specifying HVAC equipment. Topics include duct and pipe sizing, fans laws and pump curves, heating and cooling loads, CFD modeling, and BIM tools and processes.
Discipline: Mechanical
RA01589

Water Storage Tanks Operation, Maintenance, and Rehabilitation

Upcoming Dates
  • May 20-22, 2025 (D656)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,395
Water storage tanks are an important, visible component of your water distribution system. Operation and maintenance of water storage tanks can significantly impact fire protection, water quality, service delivery, and maintenance costs. Rehabilitation costs for existing tanks sometimes exceed original construction costs, so it is important to select operation, maintenance, inspection, and repair procedures that will minimize the life cycle costs of your tanks. In this course, you will learn how to properly and cost-effectively operate, maintain, and rehabilitate steel and concrete elevated tanks, ground storage tanks, and standpipes. 
Customizable
RA00207

CMMS Setup and Utilization

Upcoming Dates
  • May 21-22, 2025 (D554)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
This course will cover the following topics: What a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) can and can't do; configuration strategies and their real-world applications; and on-going, must-do activities to realize improved-asset performance and workplace productivity.
Discipline: Industrial
RA01639

Modern Powertrain System Controls

Upcoming Dates
  • May 27-29, 2025 (D642)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,995
  • Oct. 14-16, 2025 (D643)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,995
Have a basic understanding of all levels of architecture, from system to component, scaling, and selection for application. Understand basic control theory. Be conversant in the requirements and design of system, subsystem, and component control strategies. Have a working familiarity with the development process for hardware, software, and systems design.
Customizable
RA01854

Using Warnings and Instructions to Increase Safety and Reduce Liability

Upcoming Dates
  • Jun. 2-5, 2025 (D577)
    Live Online
    $1,395
Thoroughly developed warnings and instructions are the most cost-effective way to increase the safety of your product while decreasing your product liability exposure. Learn the current legal duty to warn, the latest ANSI standards that apply to product warnings, factors useful in evaluating effective warnings and instructions, and how to test and revise warnings and instructions.
Discipline: Industrial
RA00497
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