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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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Fundamentals of Power Delivery for the Non-Electrical Professional

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 16-18, 2025 (D722)
    Live Online
    $1,595
During this three-day course, various aspects of generation, transmission, and distribution will be discussed. This course will help you understand various terminologies and technologies used at utilities. Whether you are in customer service, operations, or management, without a formal background in electrical engineering or you are new engineer to the field, this course will provide valuable information that will help in making intelligent decisions at your job. The course includes discussion on emerging technologies that are changing the industry.
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
RA01590

QRM Annual Conference New

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 16-17, 2025 (D696)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,450
At this international conference, you will hear industry executives and QRM experts from across the world share case studies on results achieved and offer advice on the application of QRM principles.
RA18017

Root Cause Analysis Tools for Technical Applications

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 17-18, 2025 (D559)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
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

Wastewater Treatment Processes and Technologies

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 23-25, 2025 (D640)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
  • Sep. 15-17, 2026 (D646)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,695
Well-designed and operated wastewater treatment facilities are essential for the protection of public health and the environment in every city and community. Learn the key processes, latest technologies, and current regulations to help you design, manage and improve your current and future wastewater facilities and projects.
Customizable
RA01043

Process Hazard Analysis Emphasizing Ammonia Refrigeration Systems

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 24-26, 2025 (D290)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
  • Sep. 23-25, 2026 (D299)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
Learn about the Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) so you can effectively identify, evaluate, and control hazards in ammonia refrigerated facilities. Attend and receive the knowledge and tools to move beyond canned PHA checklists to increase the safety of ammonia refrigerated facilities.
Discipline: Mechanical
RA00722

Project Management for the Commissioning Process Strategies for Controlling Projects and Avoiding Overruns

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 29-30, 2025 (D746)
    Live Online
    $1,095
Learn to apply project management principles to Commissioning Process (CxP) projects. Discover how to avoid common problems like budget overruns and scope "creep" through proper project initiation, planning, execution, control, and closeout.
Customizable
Discipline: Mechanical
RA01570

Critical Conversations Results-based Communication

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 1-2, 2025 (D360)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,695
To achieve good outcomes in the workplace, we need all stakeholders to have open, clear and honest conversations with their team, bosses, peers and customers. Often conversations go wrong through misunderstandings and perceptions of ulterior motives. People are often aware that their conversations are not achieving the results they want but do not have any specific tools to improve them.
RA01567

Effectively Managing Technical Teams

Upcoming Dates
  • 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
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