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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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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

QRM for Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals Reducing Lead Times and Enhancing Responsiveness

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 23-24, 2025 (D685)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,325
A specialized course for supply chain and purchasing professionals, focusing on reducing lead times and improving supplier responsiveness. The course also covers the application of MCT as a performance metric and provides strategies for enhancing flexibility in supply chain operations.Course duration: Two days (In-person or Virtual).
Customizable
RA00061

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

Leadership Beyond Your Team Managing Up and Across

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 29-30, 2025 (D359)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,695
Many management courses, including our own course: Managing Technical Teams, teach you how to deal with direct and indirect reports. To be successful, however, you also need to manage (or strongly influence) the behavior of those who are at your level or higher. But they may not understand your needs or may be indifferent to them. In this course, you will learn how to make yourself heard when you do not have direct authority, and how to change others’ behavior to make them reliable partners in your programs and projects.
Customizable
RA01406

Introduction to Ammonia Refrigeration Systems

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 1-3, 2025 (D291)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
  • Mar. 4-6, 2026 (D295)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
  • Sep. 30 - Oct. 2, 2026 (D300)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
Anhydrous ammonia is a "natural refrigerant" that does not harm the ozone layer, has no global warming potential, and is popular because of its environmental friendliness and unmatched thermodynamic properties. This course will help you understand the benefits of ammonia through an exploration and comparison of other refrigerants, thermodynamics, refrigeration cycles, and related equipment.
Customizable
Discipline: Mechanical
RA00369

37th Annual Product Liability Conference

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 7-9, 2025 (D578)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495/$1,395
Learn about product safety management best practices, legal topics and leading edge issues at this year's product liability conference. Get product safety management information geared for industrial and commercial equipment manufacturers along with companies who insure them. Participants have included safety and design engineers, writers of warnings and safety literature, liability and product managers, in-house counsel and outside experts. 
Discipline: Industrial
RA00500

Supervision and the Art of Supervising

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 21-23, 2025 (D579)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,795
Learn the latest techniques in conflict resolution, effective communication, and team building to capitalize on traditional traits and characteristics of supervision. Participation in multiple case-study-practice sessions will ease implementation of your new knowledge after the course!
Customizable
RA01840

Advanced World-Class Storeroom Principles

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 28-30, 2025 (D580)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,795
Learn traditional storeroom processes and the evolution to today's world class storeroom. This is a highly interactive course designed to not only build on students' knowledge of world-class storeroom principles, but to offer advanced instruction on making the storeroom a value-driver to any reliability effort. This instructor-led course is light on lecture with engaging discussion and student activities to confirm knowledge, understanding, and implementation.
RA01835
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