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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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Corrosion Control and Water Quality Improvement in Drinking Water Distribution Systems

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    $695
Stay ahead of stricter lead & copper regulations with real solutions. Water quality within municipal water distribution systems and building plumbing is of growing interest to engineers, consultants, and operating professionals throughout the U.S. Taught by nationally known experts, this course combines important principles, latest technologies, and case studies to help you improve and control water quality in your distribution systems and premise plumbing.
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RA01377

Emergency Railroad Bridge Inspections

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    $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.
RA01658

Instrumentation and Control for Water and Wastewater Processes

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    $395
Effective instrumentation and control systems are critical for the efficient operation of any water or wastewater treatment or pumping facility. Taught by industry experts, this course combines important principles, latest technologies, and case studies to help you improve the instrumentation and control of your plants, systems, and projects.
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RA01428

Asset Management Practices - A Practical Approach - For Both Basic and Advanced Practitioners

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Aging infrastructure across various sectors — including water, wastewater, energy, transportation, and more — demands critical attention. In the U.S. alone, trillions of dollars in repairs, upgrades, and replacements will be needed over the next two decades in both public infrastructure and private industry. Effective asset management is essential for prioritizing and managing these vital assets, regardless of the industry, to ensure long-term physical and financial sustainability. Learn how to implement strategies that improve the health of your systems while extending their lifespan and optimizing resource allocation.
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RA01294

Cross-Connection Control and Backflow Prevention

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This course provides practical training through hands-on sessions that will teach you how to test backflow prevention assemblies and identify and resolve problems with backflow prevention assemblies. Backflow theory; selection of backflow prevention methods, devices and assemblies for specific applications; and state and local agency rules and regulations will also be discussed. Participation in this course and successful completion of the hands-on and written examinations fulfill the training requirements for registration as a Cross-Connection Control Tester in Wisconsin and for certification in several other states.
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RA00447

CWR and Thermal Forces Workshop

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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.
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RA01302

Effective Roadway Lighting

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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.
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RA00194
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