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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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Maintaining Asphalt Pavements

Upcoming Dates
  • Dec. 3-4, 2024 (D487)
    Face-to-Face Las Vegas, NV
    $1,095
  • Jan. 7 - Feb. 4, 2025 (D488)
    Live Online
    $1,095
  • Feb. 11-12, 2025 (D479)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,095
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.
Customizable
Discipline: Civil and Environmental
Topic: Transportation Infrastructure, Streets, Highways and Bridges
RA00315

Improving Public Works Construction Inspection Skills

Upcoming Dates
  • Dec. 5-6, 2024 (D492)
    Face-to-Face Las Vegas, NV
    $1,095
  • Jan. 9 - Feb. 6, 2025 (D489)
    Live Online
    $1,095
  • Feb. 13-14, 2025 (D480)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,095
This is an opportunity to improve your effectiveness by learning about basic engineering principles, construction materials and methods, and inspection techniques. If you are new to inspection, this course will shorten your learning curve and boost your confidence. This training, coupled with common sense, keen powers of observation, and good communication and organizational skills, will add to your success as an inspector.
Customizable
Discipline: Civil and Environmental
Topic: Transportation Infrastructure, Public Works and Municipal
RA00383

Docks and Marinas©

Upcoming Dates
  • Dec. 9-10, 2024 (D587)
    Face-to-Face Nashville, TN
    $1,195
Improve your ability to design, build, operate and maintain marina facilities. Docks and Marinas© is the premier course for marina engineers, designers, managers and owners. Our instructors are nationally recognized experts who will provide you with unbiased and practical information you can use – not a sales pitch! You will benefit from the course’s quality, content and practical relevance. In addition, you will receive complimentary passes to attend the Docks Expo where you will learn from recognized experts, network and view new and innovative products.
Topic: Transportation Infrastructure, Streets, Highways and Bridges
RA00338

Emergency Railroad Bridge Inspections

Upcoming Dates
  • Start Anytime
    Online Anytime
    $395
Emergency railroad bridge incidents happen without warning, often far from the railroad bridge inspector's home base and at unusual hours. This course makes it possible for a broad range of highly capable employees to act as competent observers, so they can relay critical information to an offsite railroad bridge expert. Frontline MOW employees, managers, consultants, and individuals involved with railroad infrastructure and security can all benefit from this short online course that introduces you to the technical, procedural, and safety aspects of emergency railroad bridge inspection.
Discipline: Civil and Environmental
Topic: Transportation Infrastructure, Railroad Engineering, Streets, Highways and Bridges
RA01658

Introduction to Traction Power and OCS Systems

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  • Start Anytime
    Online Anytime
    $295
This course will provide an introduction of typical light rail and commuter rail traction power systems. A great introduction for those new to the topic and also for those who will be taking the full 2-day Fundamentals of Traction Power Systems and Overhead Contact Systems course. This is a recorded on-demand on-line course. You will receive course material and access to the instructor for follow-up questions. You will also receive 2 PDH’s (Professional Development Hours) and a certificate of course completion.
Topic: Transportation Infrastructure, Railroad Engineering
RA01727

CWR and Thermal Forces Workshop

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  • Not scheduled at this time. Click the course title for program description and contact information.
Gain a working knowledge of CWR and learn how to calculate the thermal forces and internal forces associated with the installation of CWR. Understand the proper procedure for thermal adjusting and maintaining neutral temperature, and learn about flash butt and thermite welds, CWR maintenance, replacing rail, and FRA regulations.
Customizable
Discipline: Civil and Environmental
Topic: Transportation Infrastructure, Railroad Engineering
RA01302

Effective Roadway Lighting

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  • Not scheduled at this time. Click the course title for program description and contact information.
In this course, you will have the opportunity to use current lighting design software as you work on street lighting and roadway lighting design examples. You will learn about new technologies like LED roadway lighting and gain hands-on experience as you solve practical street lighting examples problems. This course will focus on sustainable, energy efficient designs that are constructible, maintainable, and serve the needs of all users of your streets, roadways and walkways.
Customizable
Discipline: Civil and Environmental
Topic: Transportation Infrastructure, Public Works and Municipal
RA00194

Fleet Management Effective Practices for Public and Private Fleets

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Learn to how measure fleet shop performance and implement and sustain best practices to continue to improve performance. You’ll also learn about systematic approaches to shop floor management, vehicle and equipment procurement, budgeting and planning. Participate in group case study exercises based on real-world fleets.
Customizable
Discipline: Civil and Environmental
Topic: Transportation Infrastructure, Public Works and Municipal
RA01064
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