Self-Paced Maintenance and Reliability Best Practices

Module 1: INTRODUCING BEST PRACTICES

• Introduction
• Understanding Best Practices
• Using Performance Benchmarks
• Assessment

Module 2: CULTURE AND LEADERSHIP

• Introduction
• Defining Leadership and Management
• Characteristics of a Leader
• Building a Reliability Culture
• Assessment

Module 3: UNDERSTANDING MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT

• Introduction
• Structured Maintenance Management
• CMMS (Maintenance Management System)
• Maintenance Quality
• Assessment

Module 4: WORK MANAGEMENT / PLANNING AND SCHEDULING

• Introduction
• Work Management and Flow
• Asset Data Management
• Review of Maintenance Work Classification
• Work Classification and Prioritization
• Planning Process
• Scheduling Process
• Assessment

Module 5: STOREROOM AND INVENTORY MANAGEMENT

• Introduction
• Materials, Parts and Inventory Management
• Storage Considerations
• Storage Optimization
• Assessment

Module 6: MEASURING AND DESIGNING FOR MAINTENANCE AND RELIABILITY

• Introduction
• What are Reliability, Maintainability, and Availability
• Reliability Analysis
• Designing and Building for Reliability
• Assessment

Module 7: OPERATOR DRIVEN RELIABILITY

• Introduction
• Operations Role
• OEE and TEEP
• Assessment

Module 8: MAINTENANCE OPTIMIZATION

• Introduction
• Understanding Failure
• RCM Analysis
• Maintenance Strategy – CMB
• Other Strategies
• Assessment

Module 9: MANAGING PERFORMANCE

• Introduction
• Identifying Performance Measures
• Assessment

Module 10: WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT

• Introduction
• Workforce Demographics
• Communication and Time Management
• Developing People
• Assessment

Module 11: PROBLEM-SOLVING AND IMPROVEMENT TOOLS

• Introduction
• Maintenance and Reliability Toolbox
• Assessment

Module 12: STANDARDS AND STANDARDIZATION

• Introduction
• Codes, Standards and Standardization
• ISO Management System Standards
• Assessment

Module 13: CURRENT TRENDS AND PRACTICES

• Introduction
• Sustainability and Energy Management
• Safety and Risk Management
• Other Trends and Practices
• Assessment

This self-paced course is approximately 32+ hours in duration, 13 modules in a self-paced format complete with video tutorials, instruction with questions-correct answers, and a participant workbook.

The course is 1 of 2 options to complete the required course towards the Maintenance and Reliability Management Certificate (MRM).  The options to complete the required course towards the MRM Certificate are:

1. Self-paced Maintenance and Reliability Best Practices, with instructors Ramesh Gulati and George Williams
2. Attend the 4-day course entitled Best Practices in Maintenance and Reliability, with instructor John L Ross, in Madison or live online

Students work through online course modules in their own time and at their own pace.

Once enrolled, you must complete the course within 8 weeks of enrollment. Course access ends 8 weeks after enrollment.

• Program Director

  Jon Wellik

• 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.

If you are planning to attend an Interdisciplinary Professional Programs course, payment is required at the time of registration. Below are the payment options:

Pay by Credit Card

Enroll online and pay by credit card.

• Search for the course on the website and then click on the Enroll Now button from the course webpage.
• Enter all necessary course attendee information and payment information on the course enrollment page.
• You will receive an email to confirm successful enrollment and payment.

Enroll over the phone and pay by credit card.

• Call CERC Registrations at 608-262-2451.
• Provide the registrations representative with:
  • the course name, dates, and/or course number.
  • the necessary course attendee information and payment information.
• You will receive either a mailed document or an email to confirm successful enrollment payment.

Pay by Check

Mail in a completed registration form and check payable to UW Madison.

• Fill out a registration form (found either in the back of the course brochure you received in the mail or here).
• Prepare a check, made payable to UW Madison.
• Mail the registration form and check to: CERC Registrations 21 N Park St, Ste 7101 Madison, WI 53715
• You will receive either a mailed document or an email to confirm successful enrollment and payment.

Pay by Purchase Order

• Request Purchase Order information from interpro@union.wisc.edu
  • If a fee quote is needed, contact custserv@interpro.wisc.edu first
• You will receive an invoice from UW–Madison Business Services for payment, usually within 3–5 business days

Military

If using SF-182 form, please call our registration number at 608-262-2451 or email interpro@union.wisc.edu for details and instructions.

Event Cancellation

We reserve the right to cancel a course due to insufficient enrollment or unforeseen events. If we cancel a course, participants will be notified via email or phone and will be given the option for a full refund or to transfer their registration and any fees paid to another course. We are not responsible for non-refundable plane tickets, hotel reservations, and other travel related expenses. For enrollee Course Cancellation, refer to notes on course page.

Once you have accessed the online course, no cancellations or refunds are permitted.