Participants in this 40-hour course deepen understanding of industrial ammonia refrigeration systems. Throughout the week, attendees apply learning during classroom lectures covering principles and practices for sizing and selecting key components associated with ammonia refrigeration systems as they work progresses within design groups. Each design group establishes a concept and layout for a refrigeration system to meet a system specification. On the last day of class, each design group presents a proposed design. This course is an elective part of the Process Safety Management Professional Certificate.
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Course Topics • Refrigeration load calculations and system psychrometrics • Compressors • Condensers • Evaporators • Valves • Vessels & pumps • Refrigerant piping • Standards and codes Content for this course is developed in partnership with the Industrial Refrigeration Consortium (IRC). IRC is a collaboration between UW–Madison and industry with the goal of improving the safety, efficiency, and productivity of industrial refrigeration systems and technologies through applied research, knowledge transfer, and providing technical assistance.
Upon successful completion of the _Design of Ammonia Refrigeration Systems_, participants will have demonstrated their ability to: - Interpret owner requirements for a refrigeration system - Create a functional refrigeration system concept to meet the owner’s requirements - Properly size and select the major components and subsystems for their refrigeration system concept including compressors, condensers, evaporators, pressure vessels, and typical valve groups. - Recognize the span of codes and standards that are applicable to ammonia refrigeration systems. Participants will earn and retain this credential for a period of ten years from date of issue by achieving at least an 80% score on the final exam administered after the conclusion of this course. The submitted exam is reviewed by the OEPD program director, who holds joint appointments at the University of Wisconsin - Madison with OEPD and Mechanical Engineering, and who is also the director of the Industrial Refrigeration Consortium at UW-Madison.
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Participants in this 10-hour professional development course develop a sound understanding of requirements for engineering pressure relief protection and vent systems applicable to industrial ammonia refrigeration systems. In addition, attendees learn the fundamentals associated with using the Industrial Refrigeration Consortium’s “Safety Relief Vent Tool 2.0,” immediately applying what they have learned to evaluate existing safety relief systems for compliance or to engineer relief systems for new installations. This course is an elective part of the Process Safety Management Professional Certificate.
Upon successful completion of Engineering Safety Relief Systems, participants have demonstrated the ability to: * Apply the applicable codes and standards governing the overpressure protection for ammonia refrigeration system applications * Properly size pressure relief devices to provide overpressure protection for pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and other stamped process equipment * Properly engineer headered relief vent systems discharging to atmosphere or a treatment system * Use the IRC’s Safety Relief Vent Tool 2.0 to analyze relief systems
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Participants in the 20-hour, professional-development Engineering Calculations for PSM/RMP course learn the principles for engineering calculations that support process safety management (PSM) and risk management plan (RMP) programs. Through interactive lectures and workshops, attendees prepare refrigerant system inventory calculations, machinery room ventilation calculations, mass and energy balances, and refrigerant release calculations. This course is an elective part of the Process Safety Management Professional Certificate.
Students earn this badge upon the successful completion of the Engineering Calculations for Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Plan (RMP) course if they can demonstrate an ability to: * Construct inventory calculations for ammonia refrigeration systems * Determine the quantity of refrigerant released because of an incident/accident * Develop ventilation design calculations for ammonia refrigeration machinery rooms Participants earn and retain this credential for a period of five years from date of issue by achieving _**at least an 80% score on the final exam**_ administered at the end of the course.
Students in this 20-hour professional development course deepen their understanding of principles and practices for conducting effective process hazard analyses applicable to ammonia refrigeration systems. Attendees learn methodologies for conducting a process hazard analysis (PHA) for an ammonia refrigeration system and work in groups to perform a PHA on two different types of refrigeration systems. This course is a required part of the Process Safety Management Professional Certificate.
Students who earn this badge demonstrate the ability to: * Use a range of techniques to identify key hazards * Effectively evaluate, and control hazards associated with ammonia refrigeration systems * Organize and lead a team to conduct a process hazard analysis (PHA) Participants earn and retain this credential for a period of seven years from date of issue by achieving at least an 80% score on the final exam administered after the conclusion of this course. The submitted exam is reviewed by the program director at UW-Madison.
In this 20-hour professional development course, students obtain a foundational understanding of ammonia refrigeration systems and components. This course offers interactive lectures as well as workshops that provide participants with an opportunity to explore refrigerant properties, thermodynamic properties of refrigerant systems, and components of refrigeration systems. This course is a required part of the Process Safety Management Professional Certificate.
Upon successful completion of Introduction to Ammonia Refrigeration Systems, participants will have demonstrated their ability to: * Explain the role of each major component of an ammonia refrigeration system * Determine refrigerant states and state point properties * Perform basic calculations, such as the compression ratio * Ensure elements of critical infrastructure such as machinery rooms for safety Participants earn this badge by achieving _**at least an 80% score**_ on an exam administered at the end of the course. The exam is reviewed by the program director at UW-Madison.
In this 20-hour professional development course, participants acquire the skills to conduct effective audits of process safety management (PSM) and risk management plan (RMP) programs. Through interactive lectures, mock interviews, and opening and closing conferences, course participants can both contribute as a member of an audit team and lead PSM/RMP audit teams. This course is a required part of the Process Safety Management Professional Certificate.
Upon successful completion of the Process Safety Management Audits for Compliance and Continuous Safety Improvement course, participants have demonstrated the ability to: * Assess whether a facility is complying with the provisions of PSM and RMP * Gauge the extent a facility has implemented the requirements of PSM * Develop an appropriate audit scope to match the resources available to conduct a compliance audit * Conduct effective interviews as an element for assessing implementation of a PSM program Participants earn this badge by achieving _**at least an 80% score**_ on an exam administered at the end of the course. The exam is reviewed by the program director at UW-Madison.
Mechanical Integrity – Ammonia Refrigeration
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In this 20-hour professional development course, students deepen their understanding of principles and practices of mechanical integrity as it applies to ammonia refrigeration systems. In addition to interactive lectures, hands-on demonstrations of non-destructive testing technologies provide participants with the latest information to manage the mechanical integrity of ammonia refrigerant piping systems, pressure vessels, and key safety systems. This course is a required part of the Process Safety Management Professional Certificate.
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Upon successful completion of the Principles and Practices of Mechanical Integrity for Ammonia Refrigeration Systems course, participants will have the ability to: * Recognize key factors that degrade the mechanical integrity of ammonia refrigeration systems * Conduct effective visual inspections of piping and vessels * Classify external corrosion when found on piping and pressure vessels * Manage mechanical integrity deficiencies when found on ammonia refrigeration systems Participants earn and retain this credential for a period of five years from date of issue by achieving _**at least an 80% score**_ on an exam administered at the end of the course. The exam is reviewed by the program director, who holds joint appointments with OEPD and Mechanical Engineering, and is the director of the Industrial Refrigeration Consortium at UW-Madison.
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In this 20-hour professional development course, students gain a basic understanding of ammonia refrigeration technology and a more thorough understanding of the regulatory requirements that apply to systems covered by OSHA’s Process Safety Management (PSM) and EPA’s Risk Management Plan (RPM) programs. Attendees apply to what they've learned during classroom lectures covering technology-specific standards that form recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices for ammonia systems. This course is a required part of the Process Safety Management Professional Certificate.
Upon successful completion of Ammonia Refrigeration Systems Safety, students will have demonstrated their ability to: * Recall the basic function of an ammonia refrigeration system and the major components needed for its function. * Apply the PSM and RMP regulations to ensure compliant ammonia refrigeration systems. * Explain industry standards that apply to ammonia refrigeration applications and the key critical safety systems required to ensure their ongoing safe operation. Participants earn this badge by achieving _**at least an 80% score**_ on an exam administered at the end of the course. The exam is reviewed by the program director at UW-Madison.
Students in this 20-hour professional development course build on the knowledge they obtained during the Introduction to Ammonia Refrigeration Systems course by gaining a deeper understanding of ammonia refrigeration systems and components. Attendees apply their learning from interactive lectures to hands-on workshops covering refrigerant properties, measures of performance for refrigeration cycles, factors that influence the performance of various refrigeration components, psychrometrics, and load calculations. This course is an elective part of the Process Safety Management Professional Certificate.
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Upon successful completion of the Intermediate Ammonia Refrigeration Systems course, participants will have demonstrated the ability to: * Determine psychrometric state points applicable to refrigerated spaces * Analyze measures of performance for compressors, evaporators, and condensers * Apply sound principles to improve energy efficiency of refrigeration components and systems Participants earn this badge by achieving _**at least an 80% score**_ on an exam administered at the end of the course. The exam is reviewed by the program director at UW-Madison.
Process Safety Management Professional (PSMP) Certificate
The University of Wisconsin College of Engineering Process Safety Management Professional Certificate is designed specifically for Process Safety Coordinators working in ammonia refrigerated facilities. Process Safety Management professionals are often called upon to support plant operations with covered processes to ensure their safety and regulatory compliance. To be effective in their role they need to develop knowledge of the regulatory requirements, the technology itself, industry-focused codes & standards, and soft skills that range from running complex interconnected document management systems to influencing people without direct authority. The PSMP certificate was developed to equip PSM professionals to be effective in this role. Certificates like the PSMP not only recognize the individual accomplishment of the credential holder. They also provide employers and supervisors a level of confidence the credential holder has a solid understanding of requirements that relate to PSM-covered processes.
The Process Safety Management Professional (PSMP) Certificate badge is awarded to those who have successfully completed five core courses and one elective course and passed an online exam at the completion of each course, including the assessment of the following competencies: • Be more effective as you manage your PSM compliance programs • Improve the safety, health, and environmental performance while reducing regulatory risks in ammonia refrigerated facilities • Recognize the special constraints, regulations, design principles, best practices, technologies and business practices applicable in the field of industrial refrigeration. • Manage and lead technical teams involved with ammonia refrigeration and PSM without having direct authority
Participants in this 40-hour, online course deepen their understanding of Microsoft Windows and Server operating systems. Learners apply knowledge acquired from readings, videos, and synchronous, interactive lectures to hands-on lab assignments so they can use, administer, and secure the Microsoft ecosystem of products. The Microsoft Security course is the first course in the Fundamental Phase of the Cybersecurity Bootcamp.
Upon successful completion of Microsoft Security, participants have demonstrated the ability to: ● Manage and operate a Microsoft domain environment. ● Differentiate between newer versions of operating systems. ● Consider the security aspects and the hardening of the Windows environment and systems. Participants earn this badge by achieving at least a 70% on the final exam and achieving at least an 80% attendance rate. Exams are graded by experts with extensive experience and knowledge in the cybersecurity field. Course is evaluated by UW–Madison and InterPro qualified instructor approved by the Director of InterPro.
Participants in this 35-hour, online course deepen their understanding of computer networks. Learners apply knowledge acquired from readings, videos, and synchronous, interactive lectures to hands-on lab assignments so they can use the separation of networks through VLANs or subnetting to minimize network intrusions from internal or external threat actors. Participants will have a foundation to later study and sit for the CompTIA Network+ exam. The Computer Networking course is the second course in the Fundamental Phase of the Cybersecurity Bootcamp.
Upon successful completion of Computer Networking, participants have demonstrated the ability to: * Apply networking concepts, including protocols, topologies, and network devices. * Install, operate, and troubleshoot small enterprise branch networks. * Handle the network’s basic security requirements. Participants earn this badge by achieving at least a 70% on the final exam and achieving at least an 80% attendance rate. Exams are graded by experts with extensive experience and knowledge in the cybersecurity field. Course is evaluated by UW–Madison and InterPro qualified instructor approved by the Director of InterPro.
Participants in this 15-hour, online course deepen their understanding of cloud solutions. Learners apply knowledge acquired from readings, videos, and synchronous, interactive lectures to hands-on lab assignments. Program completers of the Cloud Security course understand different CSPs and the services that are provided. They have hands-on experience dealing with virtualization, cloud security through the proper practices of least privilege model with the use of GPOs, and basics of an SDN. Participants will have a foundation to later study and sit for the AWS Cloud Practitioner certificate. The Cloud Security course is the fourth course in the Fundamental Phase of the Cybersecurity Bootcamp.
Upon successful completion of Cloud Security, participants have demonstrated the ability to: - Describe the growing use of cloud platforms and how the cloud environment is managed and secured. - Leverage, work with, and secure cloud platforms. - Recognize cloud security involves the protection of data, applications, and infrastructures that provide services ranging from basic physical servers to completely managed solutions. Participants earn this badge by achieving at least a 70% on the final exam and achieving at least an 80% attendance rate. Exams are graded by experts with extensive experience and knowledge in the cybersecurity field. Course is evaluated by UW–Madison and InterPro qualified instructor approved by the Director of InterPro.
Participants in this 30-hour, online course deepen their understanding of Linux. Learners apply knowledge acquired from readings, videos, and synchronous, interactive lectures to hands-on lab assignments so they can manage terminal fundamentals, user permissions, network management. in Unix operating systems. Participants will have a foundation to later study and sit for the LPI Linux Essentials certification exam. The Linux Security course is the third course in the Fundamental Phase of the Cybersecurity Bootcamp.
Upon successful completion of Linux Security, participants have demonstrated the ability to: - Manage and operate a Linux environment, with a specific emphasis on cybersecurity. - Install, configure, and manage security measures in Linux systems. - Explain both defensive and offensive security, including the security and hardening aspects of Linux environments. Participants earn this badge by achieving at least a 70% on the final exam and achieving at least an 80% attendance rate. Exams are graded by experts with extensive experience and knowledge in the cybersecurity field. Course is evaluated by UW–Madison and InterPro qualified instructor approved by the Director of InterPro.
Participants in this 35-hour, online course deepen their understanding of network security. Learners apply knowledge acquired from readings, videos, and synchronous, interactive lectures to hands-on lab assignments so they can secure, manage, maintain, and operate network communication systems and equipment for multiple types of organizations. The Network Security course is the first course in the Cybersecurity Infrastructure Phase of the Cybersecurity Bootcamp.
Upon successful completion of Network Security, participants have demonstrated the ability to: - Secure, manage, and operate network communication equipment and systems. - Use the Cisco Packet Tracer software to examine and troubleshoot network behavior. - Implement network security tools and technologies to protect a variety of organizational types. Participants earn this badge by achieving at least a 70% on the final exam and achieving at least an 80% attendance rate. Exams are graded by experts with extensive experience and knowledge in the cybersecurity field. Course is evaluated by UW–Madison and InterPro qualified instructor approved by the Director of InterPro.
Participants in this 35-hour, online course deepen their understanding of cyber infrastructure and technology. Learners apply the knowledge acquired from readings, videos, and synchronous, interactive lectures to hands-on lab assignments so they can protect and secure a network architecture through different layers of security such as physical, endpoint, and infrastructure. The Critical Infrastructure Security course is the second course in the Cybersecurity Infrastructure Phase of the Cybersecurity Bootcamp.
Upon successful completion of Critical Infrastructure Security, participants have demonstrated the ability to: - Implement various security countermeasures - Design a secure architecture that includes measures that can be used to harden networks, devices, and cloud infrastructures - Work with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions, with an emphasis on current open-source solutions available on the market Participants earn this badge by achieving at least a 70% on a final exam and achieving at least an 80% attendance rate. Exams are graded by experts with extensive experience and knowledge in the cybersecurity field. Course is evaluated by UW–Madison and InterPro qualified instructor approved by the Director of InterPro.
Participants in this 25-hour, online course deepen their understanding of Python programming. Learners apply knowledge acquired from readings, videos, and synchronous, interactive lectures to hands-on lab assignments so they can complete basic programming challenges in the Python language with an understanding of secure coding practices for both defensive and offensive purposes. The Introduction to Python for Security course is the third course in the Cybersecurity Infrastructure Phase of the Cybersecurity Bootcamp.
Upon successful completion of Introduction to Python for Security, participants have demonstrated the ability to: * Learn the fundamentals of object-oriented programming * Set up a Python environment in Windows and Linux * Create advanced Python programming and use external libraries. * Build tools to automate cybersecurity tasks. Participants earn this badge by achieving at least a 70% on a final exam and achieving at least an 80% attendance rate. Exams are graded by experts with extensive experience and knowledge in the cybersecurity field. Course is evaluated by UW–Madison and InterPro qualified instructor approved by the Director of InterPro.
Participants in this 50-hour, online course deepen their understanding of offensive cybersecurity practices as well as how cyber attacks are perpetrated. Learners apply knowledge acquired from readings, videos, and synchronous, interactive lectures to hands-on lab assignments so they can respond to incidents, gather evidence for different types of investigations, and report the results. The Ethical Hacking course is the first course in the Advanced Cybersecurity Infrastructure Phase of the Cybersecurity Bootcamp.
Upon successful completion of Ethical Hacking, participants have demonstrated the ability to: * List the different types of hacker attack techniques and strategies * Execute and defend against a variety of cyberattacks, including social engineering attacks, network attacks, applicative attacks, and cryptographic attacks * Use the tools, knowledge, and specialized skillsets needed to discover and exploit system vulnerabilities Participants earn this badge by achieving at least a 70% on a final exam and achieving at least an 80% attendance rate. Exams are graded by experts with extensive experience and knowledge in the cybersecurity field. Course is evaluated by UW–Madison and InterPro qualified instructor approved by the Director of InterPro.
Digital Forensics: Incident Response and Threat Hunting
Participants in this 50-hour, online course deepen their understanding of the Incident Response life cycle and techniques in Digital Forensic investigation. Learners apply knowledge acquired from readings, videos, and synchronous, interactive lectures to hands-on lab assignments so they can respond to incidents, gather evidence for different types of investigations, and report the results. The Digital Forensics Response course is the second course in the Advanced Cybersecurity Infrastructure Phase of the Cybersecurity Bootcamp.
Upon successful completion of Digital Forensics and Incident Response, participants have demonstrated the ability to: * Select advanced threat hunting techniques such as machine learning, situational awareness, user behavior analytics, and intelligence. * Explain the role of SOC teams in various organizations and how to prepare for and manage attacks in real-time. * Conduct an in-depth study of digital forensics and learn to investigate network and host attacks and reverse-engineer malware to understand its purpose and execution on vulnerable systems. Participants earn this badge by achieving at least a 70% on a final exam and achieving at least an 80% attendance rate. Exams are graded by experts with extensive experience and knowledge in the cybersecurity field. Course is evaluated by UW–Madison and InterPro qualified instructor approved by the Director of InterPro.
Participants in this 15-hour, online course deepen their understanding of the risks and threats, leading to an improved security posture for the organization. Learners apply knowledge acquired from readings, videos, and synchronous, interactive lectures to hands-on lab assignments so they can complete a threat assessment for an enterprise and identify key points of interest an attacker may target. The Game Theory course is the final course in the Advanced Cybersecurity Infrastructure Phase of the Cybersecurity Bootcamp.
Upon successful completion of Game Theory, participants have demonstrated the ability to: * Summarize how players interact, the rational (or irrational) thinking of attackers, and thinking outside of the box in terms of securing networks. * Use Game Theory to model real-world scenarios and apply Game Theory methods to find creative solutions for organizational defense. * Compare and contrast game strategy types. Participants earn this badge by achieving at least a 70% on a final exam and achieving at least an 80% attendance rate. Exams are graded by experts with extensive experience and knowledge in the cybersecurity field. Successful badge assessment is determined by UW–Madison and InterPro qualified instructor approved by the Director of InterPro.
In this 16-hour professional development course, participants acquire techniques that enable effective decision making supported by data analytics, using a decision-driven strategy. Data Analytics for Technical Leaders offers interactive lectures as well as hand-on workshops that provide the opportunity to apply descriptive, causal, predictive, and prescriptive analytics to industrial problems. The target audience is engineers and engineering managers. Technical professionals transitioning to supervisory roles will also benefit from this course.
Participants earn this badge by achieving at least an 80% score on a set of exercises. The exercises are evaluated by a qualified UW Madison Instructor. Upon successful completion of Data Analytics for Technical Leaders, participants have demonstrated the ability to: - Describe the performance of a product or business process. - Make risk-based decisions in the presence of uncertainty in data. - Identify the causal factors that drive the performance of a product or business process. - Predict and optimize future performance of a product or business process. - Use analytics to drive evidence-based business decisions and inspire action.
Drinking water system engineers, managers, and operators, consulting engineers, water equipment manufacturers, executives and directors of water-related organizations, and public health professionals participated in an 18-hour professional development course to obtain a foundational understanding of drinking water treatment processes, technology developments, and regulations and build skills necessary to earn the Essentials of Drinking Water Treatment Badge. The program associated with the badge offers interactive lectures, case studies, and group problem-solving exercises that participants can immediately apply water treatment facilities, operations, and future projects.
Those who have earned the Essentials of Drinking Water Badge have demonstrated proficiency in the following criteria through achieving at least an 80% score on exercises completed during the course, and have successfully demonstrated the following abilities: 1. Describe the different processes and technologies available for drinking water treatment and the conditions affecting process and technology selection 2. Locate and apply the current regulations that govern drinking water treatment and identify emerging issues that may be subject to future regulations 3. Explain technical terms, acronyms, and water properties that are commonly used in the field drinking water treatment. Achievement of criteria are evaluated by experts with extensive experience and knowledge in the drinking water field as qualified UW Madison instructors.
Quick Response Manufacturing Certificate
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Engineers and business professionals in manufacturing participating in the The Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM) Certificate program complete six courses to obtain the foundational knowledge to implement quick response manufacturing and to use manufacturing critical path time in the workplace. Additional topics are explored, such as POLCA, designing cells, and leadership through interactive course lectures and hands-on workshops.
Participants in the Quick Response Manufacturing Certificate program earn this badge by demonstrating proficiency through a score of 75% or better on an exam evaluated by a University of Wisconsin-Madison instructor. Those who successfully complete the coursework and pass the exam to earn this badge have demonstrated the knowledge and abilities to: 1. Design workplace processes that reduce production lead times 2. Lead Quick Response Manufacturing implementations 3. Use Quick Response Manufacturing principles to improve workplace operational and financial performance
Skills for Graduate Online Learning Success
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Those who have earned this badge have demonstrated that they have the skills to be successful online learners. While earning their Skills for Graduate Online Learning Success badge, learners are exposed to resources and exercises that provide participants an opportunity to explore their online learning environment as well as create strategies for productivity, time management, and information management. Special emphasis is placed on strategies for working professionals who are newly enrolled in online graduate degree programs.
Upon successful completion of Skills for Graduate Online Learning Success, participants have demonstrated the ability to: • Configure their computer for online learning • Use essential tools within the learning management system • Differentiate and use online collaboration tools • Develop a personalized plan for time management • Design a personal information management system Participants earn this badge by achieving at least an 80% score on the quizzes, discussion forum postings, and written assessments. The assessments are reviewed by experts with extensive knowledge in online education.
Those who have earned the Fundamentals of Marketing badge are equipped with the knowledge and skills to evaluate marketing initiatives, create marketing plans, and build buyer personas. Badge earners are exposed to content and activities emphasizing foundational marketing concepts. Fundamentals of Marketing is the first course in the Digital Marketing Bootcamp.
Completing the requirements and assessments for this badge verifies those who have earned it are able to apply foundational marketing concepts to digital marketing projects. They have applied knowledge acquired from readings, videos, and synchronous, interactive lectures to evaluate marketing initiatives, create marketing plans, and build buyer personas. Those who have earned this badge have been evaluated by a qualified UW-Madison instructor through activities and performance for the successful demonstration of these abilities: 1. Define basic concepts and the types of digital and traditional marketing methods 2. Identify the basic elements of the marketing mix and provide a framework to evaluate marketing initiatives 3. Identify segmentation and targeting approaches for markets through the development of buyer personas 4. Use market research and elements of the market planning process to develop a marketing plan 5. Identify the three main data analysis models and how they are utilized to manage and optimize marketing campaigns.
Those who earned this badge have had several hours of content pertaining to process fundamentals, process mapping, processing mining, process improvement, and process automation. Knowledge acquired from readings and synchronous, interactive lectures are used during hands-on learning activities. In addition, participants share and discuss experiences around applying the approaches and methods in collaborative sessions with each other.
Upon successful completion of Process Optimization, participants have demonstrated the ability to: • Identify a process that needs improvement • Document and interpret the existing process • Analyze process deficiencies • Choose and test the best method for automating the process Participants earn this badge by achieving at least an 80% on the written assessment. The course is evaluated by a UW–Madison and InterPro-qualified instructor approved by the Director of InterPro.
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Those who have earned the Essentials of Drinking Water Treatment badge are equipped with the knowledge and skills to understand drinking water treatment processes, technology developments, and regulatory requirements, and to apply these concepts in real-world water treatment operations. Badge earners are exposed to content and activities emphasizing interactive lectures, case studies, and group problem-solving exercises that can be immediately applied to water treatment facilities, operations, and future projects. This badge is designed for drinking water system engineers, managers, and operators; consulting engineers; water equipment manufacturers; executives and directors of water-related organizations; and public health professionals.
Water treatments are methods employed to enhance water quality for various purposes, including drinking, industrial applications, and wastewater management, by utilizing techniques like filtration, disinfection, and chemical adjustments.
Regulatory compliance entails following applicable laws, guidelines, and standards, ensuring business operations align with legal requirements to prevent penalties.
Policy Analysis is a structured assessment of potential policy impacts, including technical and political aspects, to guide decision-making and evaluate policy performance.
Information Synthesis: The process of gathering, evaluating, and merging diverse data to construct a unified, coherent picture, facilitating well-informed decision-making and conclusion-drawing.
Technical communications is the process of effectively communicating intricate data in an easily understandable manner, customized for the intended audience, using diverse formats and platforms.
Those who have earned the Essentials of Drinking Water Treatment Badge have demonstrated proficiency in the following criteria through achieving at least an 80% score on exercises completed during the course and have successfully demonstrated the following abilities: 1. Describe the different processes and technologies available for drinking water treatment and the conditions affecting process and technology selection 2. Locate and apply the current regulations that govern drinking water treatment and identify emerging issues that may be subject to future regulations 3. Explain technical terms, acronyms, and water properties that are commonly used in the field drinking water treatment. Achievement of criteria are evaluated by experts with extensive experience and knowledge in the drinking water field as UW Madison instructors.
Process optimization entails methodically enhancing processes to boost efficiency, quality, and adaptability, utilizing techniques such as lean principles and workflow automation.
Process analysis involves examining and mapping workflows to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance process outcomes by identifying bottlenecks, redundancies, and opportunities for optimization.
Process mapping is the creation of visual diagrams that illustrate organizational workflows, with the aim of enhancing efficiency and optimizing business operations by identifying areas for improvement.
Communication is the process of exchanging thoughts, data, and emotions via speech, writing, and non-verbal cues, promoting comprehension and productive cooperation.
Upon successful completion of Process Optimization, badge earners have demonstrated the ability to: • Identify a process that needs improvement • Document and interpret the existing process • Analyze process deficiencies • Choose and test the best method for automating the process Participants earn this badge by achieving at least an 80% on the written assessment. The course is evaluated by a UW–Madison and InterPro instructor approved by the Director of InterPro.
Those who have earned the Ammonia Refrigeration Safety badge are equipped with the knowledge and skills to understand ammonia refrigeration technology and navigate the regulatory requirements for systems covered by OSHA’s Process Safety Management (PSM) and EPA’s Risk Management Plan (RPM) programs. Badge earners are exposed to content and activities emphasizing technology-specific standards that form recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices for ammonia systems.
Refrigeration systems consist of technologies designed to maintain low temperatures and appropriate humidity levels to store food, pharmaceuticals, and other items that can spoil.
Process Safety Management is a systematic approach to identifying, controlling, and preventing hazards in chemical processes, protecting workers and the environment in industrial settings.
Risk management is a systematic approach to recognizing, evaluating, and reducing threats to an organization's goals, with the aim of maintaining stable operations.
Risk management planning consists of identifying, assessing, and ordering possible risks in order to develop methods for minimizing and controlling the likelihood and consequences of adverse situations.
Ammonia expertise involves safely handling, producing, storing, and applying ammonia in industrial processes, mainly for refrigeration, chemical manufacturing, and fertilizers, adhering to regulatory standards.
Upon successful completion of Ammonia Refrigeration Systems Safety, students will have demonstrated their ability to: - Recall the basic function of an ammonia refrigeration system and the major components needed for its function. - Apply the PSM and RMP regulations to ensure compliant ammonia refrigeration systems. - Explain industry standards that apply to ammonia refrigeration applications and the key critical safety systems required to ensure their ongoing safe operation. Participants earn this badge by achieving at least an 80% score on an exam administered at the end of the 20-hour course. The exam is reviewed by the program director at UW-Madison.
Those who have earned the Data Analytics for Technical Leaders badge are equipped with the knowledge and skills to make effective, data-driven decisions using a decision-focused strategy. Badge earners are exposed to content and activities emphasizing interactive lectures and hands-on workshops that apply descriptive, causal, predictive, and prescriptive analytics to real-world industrial problems.
Decision making is the logical, systematic process of assessing information, considering options, and selecting a course of action to attain intended results.
Critical thinking refers to the skill of impartially assessing and evaluating information to make a well-informed decision, characterized by skepticism and scrutiny of assumed facts.
Data analysis involves examining, cleaning, transforming, and modeling data to reveal valuable insights, inform decisions, and support conclusions.
Completing the requirements and assessments for this badge verifies those who have earned it are equipped with the knowledge and skills to apply data analytics concepts and tools effectively in technical leadership roles. Badge earners have demonstrated the ability to: - Describe the performance of a product or business process. - Make risk-based decisions in the presence of uncertainty in data. - Identify the causal factors that drive the performance of a product or business process. - Predict and optimize future performance of a product or business process. - Use analytics to drive evidence-based business decisions and inspire action. Participants earn this badge by achieving at least an 80% score on a set of exercises. The exercises are evaluated by a UW Madison Instructor.
Those who have earned the Design of Ammonia Systems badge are equipped with the knowledge and skills to design industrial ammonia refrigeration systems and apply principles for sizing and selecting key components. Badge earners are exposed to content and activities emphasizing collaborative design work, including developing system concepts and layouts to meet specifications and presenting proposed designs.
Requirements analysis is a methodical approach to identifying and documenting user needs for a product, ensuring their accuracy and managing those expectations throughout the development process.
Concept design is the imaginative development of ideas, forming the basis for products, services, or projects, before detailed design and implementation.
Completing the requirements and assessments for this badge verifies those who have earned it are equipped with the knowledge and skills to design, evaluate, and present ammonia refrigeration systems that meet specified requirements. Badge earners have demonstrated their ability to: - Interpret owner requirements for a refrigeration system - Create a functional refrigeration system concept to meet the owner’s requirements - Properly size and select the major components and subsystems for their refrigeration system concept including compressors, condensers, evaporators, pressure vessels, and typical valve groups. - Recognize the span of codes and standards that are applicable to ammonia refrigeration systems. Badge earners must score at least an 80% on the final exam administered after the conclusion of this course. The submitted exam is reviewed by the OEPD program director, who holds joint appointments at the University of Wisconsin - Madison with OEPD and Mechanical Engineering, and who is also the director of the Industrial Refrigeration Consortium at UW-Madison.
Those who have earned the Engineering Calculations for PSM/RMP badge are equipped with the knowledge and skills to perform engineering calculations that support Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Plan (RMP) programs. Badge earners are exposed to content and activities emphasizing interactive lectures and workshops where they prepare refrigerant system inventory calculations, machinery room ventilation calculations, mass and energy balances, and refrigerant release calculations.
System design is the process of creating a system's architecture and components to meet specific requirements, focusing on performance, scalability, and maintainability.
Engineering calculations consist of quantitative assessments conducted by engineers to design, verify, and enhance structures and systems, ensuring safety, performance, and adherence to norms and requirements.
Risk assessment involves systematically identifying, examining, and assessing potential risks to effectively minimize their effects on a company's assets, activities, and stakeholders.
Safety management encompasses the creation, execution, and supervision of measures to reduce hazards and create a secure workplace for employees and clients.
Completing the requirements and assessments for this badge verifies those who have earned it are equipped with the knowledge and skills to apply engineering calculation principles to support PSM and RMP compliance. Badge earners have demonstrated an ability to: - Construct inventory calculations for ammonia refrigeration systems - Determine the quantity of refrigerant released because of an incident/accident - Develop ventilation design calculations for ammonia refrigeration machinery rooms Participants earn this credential by achieving _at least an 80% score on the final exam_ administered at the end of the course.