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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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    The Commissioning Process for Delivering Quality Constructed Projects

    Upcoming Dates
    • Apr. 29 - May 1, 2024 (D058)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $1,495
    • Sep. 23-27, 2024 (D323)
      Live Online
      $1,595
    Learn why the Commissioning Process (CxP) provides consistent, cost-effective, and successful delivery of new buildings and constructed projects, and enhances the performance of existing buildings. Gain tools and techniques to incorporate this quality process from pre-design through the life of the facility. Highly valuable for all project team members, this course covers CxP goals, process steps, cost and benefits, case studies, and more.
    Customizable
    Discipline: Mechanical
    RA00257

    Using FMEA and RCM to Reduce Equipment Failures

    Upcoming Dates
    • Apr. 29-30, 2024 (D075)
      Madison, WI or Live Online
      $1,295
    Failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) are two similar, but different, standardize methodologies used to identify potential failure modes.  In this class, attendees will learn the similarities and differences among FMEA and RCM methodologies along with their applications, benefits, and steps for setting up and managing FMEA and RCM initatives.
    RA01660

    Advanced Asset Management Practices for Water and Wastewater Utilities

    Upcoming Dates
    • Apr. 30 - May 2, 2024 (D261)
      Madison, WI or Live Online
      $1,495
    Water and wastewater treatment, collection, and distribution systems are aging quickly. In the U.S. alone, more than $600 billion of repairs, upgrades and replacements will be needed over the next 20 years. Learn how to prioritize and manage these critical water and wastewater assets wisely, and how to improve the long-term physical and financial health of your system.
    Customizable
    RA01294

    Interconnection of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) to Utility Systems

    Upcoming Dates
    • Apr. 30 - May 2, 2024 (C997)
      Madison, WI or Live Online
      $1,895
    • Sep. 24-26, 2024 (D230)
      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.
    Discipline: Electrical
    RA01586

    Root Cause Analysis Tools for Technical Applications

    Upcoming Dates
    • May 1-2, 2024 (D076)
      Madison, WI or Live Online
      $1,295
    This course will provide you with the skills to dig deep into a particular situation and to develop strong countermeasures and resolution plans to improve your operation, product, or system. Root cause analysis leads to elimination of repeat errors, improved efficiencies, enhanced quality products and services, and improved morale.
    RA01659

    The Commissioning Process for Existing Buildings

    Upcoming Dates
    • May 2-3, 2024 (D059)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $995
    • Mar. 17-18, 2025 (D391)
      Live Online
      $1,095
    You will learn an effective approach to access the potential benefits of commissioning existing buildings, and develop a plan to identify opportunities and execute activities in all phases for existing buildings and retro-commissioning programs. Also, you will learn how to implement a campus-, city-, or corporate-wide commissioning process program. The cost and benefits of the process and the role in performance contracts—for energy and retro-commissioning programs—will be discussed.
    Discipline: Mechanical
    RA00752

    Certification Orientation/Review and Examination For Accredited Commissioning Process Provider

    Upcoming Dates
    • May 4-15, 2024 (D060)
      Online
      $775
    • Jul. 20-31, 2024 (D313)
      Online
      $775
    • Oct. 2-13, 2024 (D325)
      Live Online
      $775
    Earn a Commissioning Process Provider certification from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The QCxP certification provides recognition for individuals with knowledge of the ASHRAE Guideline 0 Commissioning Process. To qualify, complete the required courses and pass an examination.
    Discipline: Mechanical
    RA00508

    Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety

    Upcoming Dates
    • May 6-7, 2024 (D242)
      Madison, WI or Live Online
      $1,195
    Reducing train-vehicle collisions and pedestrian deaths from train accidents is a goal every railroad and road authority should try to reach. In this course, you will learn the basic principles of highway-rail crossing safety and how to apply them to new and existing projects to avoid accidents.
    Customizable
    RA00344
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