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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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Electrical Distribution Principles and Applications

Upcoming Dates
  • Jul. 16-18, 2024 (D243)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,895
Expand your understanding of the fundamentals of AC electricity as applied to utility electric power distribution systems and recognize the fundamental principles involved in the operation of a three-phase electrical distribution system. Learn how to understand and perform electric circuit calculations, understand and apply distribution planning principles and engineering economics, and be able to select the proper conductors, cables, and transformers to use in a distribution system.
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
RA00533

Permanent Magnet Machines and Drives Principles, Design and Applications

Upcoming Dates
  • Aug. 6-9, 2024 (D398)
    Live Online
    $1,795
Learn about the current applications and future trends of permanent magnet AC machines, review the principles of permanent magnet ac machines, and examine key techniques and tools for designing permanent magnet ac machines. This course will provide you with the skills to control PM machines, including the principles of field orientation, direct torque control, current regulators, and flux weakening. Study the performance of self-sensing control methods for permanent magnet AC machines and learn about the fault modes as well as the proper techniques for minimizing their impact on drive performance.
Discipline: Electrical
RA01084

Power System Analysis Skills for Engineers and Technicians

Upcoming Dates
  • Aug. 13-15, 2024 (D254)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,795
This introductory course begins with a review of three-phase power calculations, the per-unit system, and phasor algebra—basic tools used in modeling and how to solve nearly all types of power system problems. Learn symmetrical components and how to use them to calculate balanced and unbalanced short-circuit faults, and open-circuit faults on three-phase power systems. In addition, you will learn how to correctly model the various types of transformer connections, phase shifts through delta-wye transformers, and transmission and distribution line impedances.
Discipline: Electrical
RA00691

Electrical Systems Design for the Non-Electrical Engineer

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 9-13, 2024 (D090)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,995
  • Apr. 28 - May 2, 2025 (D246)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,995
Take this course to learn fundamental electrical concepts and electrical power distribution design for industrial and commercial systems—1,000 volts and below. Expert instructors will start with basic science concepts and extend them to explain single-phase and three-phase alternating current systems. You will gain a sound understanding of electrical circuits, electrical construction materials, grounding, power quality, arc flash, and applicable national safety and energy codes and standards. This course is intended for those responsible for the design, operation and maintenance of electric power and lighting systems in commercial and institutional buildings and manufacturing plants, and it assumes you have no formal training in electrical engineering.
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
RA00066

Effectively Managing Technical Teams

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 11-13, 2024 (D098)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,995
  • Feb. 24-28, 2025 (D357)
    Live Online
    $1,995
  • Oct. 6-8, 2025 (D361)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $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.
Customizable
RA01092

Leadership Beyond Your Team Managing Up and Across

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 16-17, 2024 (D097)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,695
  • Mar. 3-6, 2025 (D358)
    Live Online
    $1,695
  • Sep. 29-30, 2025 (D359)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,695
Many management courses, including our own course: Managing Technical Teams, teach you how to deal with direct and indirect reports. To be successful, however, you also need to manage (or strongly influence) the behavior of those who are at your level or higher. But they may not understand your needs or may be indifferent to them. In this course, you will learn how to make yourself heard when you do not have direct authority, and how to change others’ behavior to make them reliable partners in your programs and projects.
Customizable
RA01406
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