Professional Development Courses

This course provides a comprehensive foundation in the design, procurement, operation, and maintenance of electric rail vehicles, including light rail, heavy rail, and commuter rail systems. Participants will explore the integration of complex subsystems, industry standards, and best practices for ensuring safety, reliability, and performance.

Learn how to conduct high-performance Process Safety Management (PSM) audits that drive compliance, continuous improvement and save your organization time and money. This hands-on course equips safety professionals with the tools to assess, report, and enhance PSM systems effectively.

This course offers a comprehensive guide for implementing shielding in ways that are most effective to prevent different kinds of electromagnetic interference (EM).  It is designed for students involved in multiple areas of hardware design, including mechanical as well as electrical.  We will cover shielding for both high frequency electric fields as well as lower frequency magnetic fields.  Shielding implementation will be discussed at the board, enclosure, cabling, and integrated platform levels.  There is a lot of confusion a lot this particular topic, so lessons are reinforced with live hardware demonstrations that show these principles paying out on real hardware.  Students will have the opportunity to do shielding calculations and think deeply about the interactions being demonstrated on the bend.  This topic never fails to yield excellent interactive discussions.

Bridge the gap between mechanical and electrical engineering with this foundational course in circuits, embedded systems, and power electronics. Designed for non-electrical engineers, it equips you with the essential knowledge to contribute confidently to multidisciplinary projects and modern electrification efforts.

An updated analytics course for technical leaders, focused on practical tools, Excel-based analysis, and data-driven decision-making.

Are your asphalt pavements deteriorating faster than your budget—those pavements that were built in the boom and are now going bust? Learn practical pavement evaluation, repair, maintenance, and rehabilitation techniques to extend the life of your pavements while stretching your budgets.

Sharpen your construction inspection skills with practical techniques, engineering fundamentals, and real-world insights tailored for public works projects. This course builds confidence and competence for inspectors, technicians, and engineers working with contractors and the public.

Master the essential engineering calculations required for OSHA’s Process Safety Management (PSM) and EPA’s Risk Management Plan (RMP) compliance. This course focuses on ammonia refrigeration systems and equips you with the tools to properly document, assess, and support regulatory requirements.

Build your knowledge on global best practices in maintenance and reliability through this highly interactive course. Gain confidence and skills to achieve certification as a maintenance and reliability professional (CMRP).

Master the design of electrical overhead distribution lines with hands-on exercises grounded in real-world scenarios and the latest National Electrical Safety Code® (NESC) updates. This course equips engineers with the technical, legal, and safety knowledge needed to design reliable and compliant overhead systems.