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Course Outline
Benefits of planning and scheduling
Building a business case for planning and scheduling
Understanding the roles and responsibilities of planning and scheduling
The importance of having a maintenance process
Developing a maintenance process map
Understanding the process around maintenance planning and scheduling
Planning a maintenance activity
Developing a job plan
Determining the correct level of detail for job plan development
Estimating time and materials
Developing a field walk-through team
The role of the CMMS in maintenance planning and scheduling
How to plan from your desk
The scheduling meeting
Developing a schedule
Planning and scheduling for shutdowns
Backlog management
Planning metrics
Scheduling metrics
Additional Information
This course is part of the Maintenance and Reliability Management Certificate. Enhance your maintenance skills while earning a recognized credential.
Course Schedule
Registration Date/Time:
9/15/2025 7:30am Central Time
Event Dates/Times:
- 9/15/2025 8:00am - 4:30pm Central Time
- 9/16/2025 8:00am - 4:30pm Central Time
Location
Venue
Accommodations
Room: rates start at $170
Reserve by: Aug. 13, 2025
Course Notes
This is a HyFlex (in-person and online) taught course. Your registration is for one teaching platform only: in-person or online. Please be prepared to attend all days either in-person or online. Contact us if you have any questions before registering.
This course uses the Canvas course management and Zoom platforms. A UW NetID is required to access the online course site. Both in-person and online students should obtain a NetID and access the Canvas course website. Your registration confirmation email will walk you through the NetID process and how to access Canvas.
All materials for this course are digital and will be available on the Canvas course website. Access to the course materials and the webinar platform will be provided a few days before the course. Please watch the email address you provided during registration for release dates and pre-course information. Check your spam file if you do not see emails from the "wisc.edu" addresses.
Program Director & Instructors
Program Director
Jon Wellik
Instructor
George Williams
CEO
George is the founder and CEO of ReliabilityX and a recognized leader in the field of maintenance and reliability. He holds a master’s degree in reliability engineering from Monash University and began his career in maintenance while still in high school, working alongside his father. George spent 16 years with a major pharmaceutical company, advancing from technician to global asset management leader. His team earned the prestigious Uptime Award for Best Maintenance and Reliability Program in 2015. A Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) and Certified Reliability Leader, George was named CMRP of the Year by the Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals in 2016. He also holds certifications in vibration analysis, infrared thermography, ultrasound, motion amplification, and plant maintenance management. A published author and experienced educator, George has been teaching maintenance and reliability courses for UW–Madison Interdisciplinary Professional Programs since 2010.