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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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Low Slope Roofing Systems

Upcoming Dates
  • Dec. 3-4, 2024 (D224)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,095
If you design, install, commission, maintain, or repair low-slope roofing systems, this course will provide you with the tools and techniques to do your job correctly. Learn the best solutions to your roofing problems, whether you’re working on new construction, re-roofing projects, or performing maintenance.
RA00289

Metal Roofing Systems

Upcoming Dates
  • Dec. 5-6, 2024 (D225)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $995
Learn the principles of metal roofing system design and installation, and explore the newest concepts in metal roofs. The course covers everything from commonly specified materials and coatings, typical seam profiles, attachment techniques, sealants, flashings, underlayment, snow retention, and integration with solar PV.
RA01501

ASSE Backflow Prevention Assembly Repair Course and Exam

Upcoming Dates
  • Mar. 5-7, 2025 (D387)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $895
Learn about tools and techniques that will help you to repair backflow preventers efficiently and effectively. Practice backflow preventer repair in hands-on lab sessions. Earn the ASSE Backflow Prevention Assembly Repairer certification (ASSE 5130).
Customizable
Discipline: Mechanical
RA01494

Advanced Topics and Current Issues in Low-slope Roofing

Upcoming Dates
  • Mar. 25-26, 2025 (D394)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,195
New course developed for students who have previously taken the Low Slope Roofing Systems course and are looking for more detailed information.  Some topics that will be expanded on include wind design per ASCE 7 and FM Global, moisture migration control and analysis, attachment and flashing details, legal issues, and recent trends in the roofing industry.
RA01850

Repair of Concrete

Upcoming Dates
  • Apr. 9-11, 2025 (D400)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
This course will show you how to evaluate the condition of your concrete and how to protect your existing concrete with the right repair materials and techniques. You’ll come away with specific repair methods for structural concrete, floor slabs, and slabs on grade, along with strategies for reinforcing and post-tensioning.
Customizable
RA00280

Evaluating Acoustics and Vibration in Buildings

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  • Not scheduled at this time. Click the course title for program description and contact information.
Proper acoustics are critically important in recording studios and music and performing arts centers, as well as office environments, hospitality spaces, and even experimental research laboratories. Learn acoustical and vibration criteria, understand material and equipment isolation, and discover ways to mitigate potential issues.
Discipline: Mechanical
RA01532

Facilities Project Budgets and Construction Cost Estimates

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  • Not scheduled at this time. Click the course title for program description and contact information.
Project managers often need to prepare and defend budgets for their capital improvement projects, evaluate construction cost estimates and bids, and change order requests. In this course, you will learn the essential cost elements that comprise a construction and renovation project, and how to anticipate and maintain cost controls during the planning, design, and construction of a project.
Discipline: Mechanical
RA01548

Introduction to Science Lab Building Systems

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  • Not scheduled at this time. Click the course title for program description and contact information.
Improve the safety and energy-efficient operations of science and engineering research laboratories by gaining an understanding of the unique requirements of the lab environment and the building systems that support them. You will learn to identify preventive maintenance issues and possible energy conservation measures, validate HVAC design assumptions and criteria, and evaluate high-performance fume hoods on your lab projects.
Discipline: Mechanical
RA01517
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