University of Kansas Continuing Education

Advanced Regulatory Control and Optimization Online Certificate Program : Several studies have shown that around 30 percent of industrial control loops can perform at much higher levels than they currently do. Optimizing control loops can be challenging, but it is greatly simplified with the right skills and know-how. This training course will equip you with the essential knowledge needed for optimizing the performance of your plant's controls. This training course will teach you the essentials of process dynamics, PID controllers, and tuning. It will also provide you with the know-how for identifying poor control, skills for fixing the problems and techniques for optimizing your control loops. Our more...

Asphalt Pavement Management Recycling Preservation Online Certificate Program : The Asphalt Pavement Management, Recycling & Preservation Online Certificate Program consists of three modules covering pavement evaluation, management, recycling and preservation. Those who are faced with the challenges of maintaining roadways on a shrinking budget will learn cost and energya efficient strategies to extend the useful service life of pavement. The instructor, Blair Barnhardt, has spent over 30 years building roads and implementing the technologies presented in this class. He has taught his more...

Maintenance Management Online Certificate Course : The Online Certificate Program in Maintenance Management consists of three modules, which will help you evaluate your operation; plan, coordinate and schedule maintenance; and properly use preventive and predictive maintenance in your operation. The program is designed for all types of maintenance environments including refineries, chemical plants, factories, mines, large buildings, organizations with many smaller buildings, and all types of mobile fleets. The instructor, Joel Levitt, is a leading trainer of maintenance more...

Manufacturing Optimization Online Certificate Program : Online training One-hour online sessions meet every Wednesday at 7: 00 p. m. Eastern Time. The Manufacturing Optimization Online Certificate Program consists of three modules covering quality management, root cause failure analysis, and cost reduction and optimization. This training features practical, experience-based and proven approaches for rapidly optimizing your manufacturing process. The program includes basic concepts, improvement opportunity identification techniques, implementation strategies, risk identification and avoidance more...

Process Instrumentation and Control Online Certificate Course : The online certificate program in Process Instrumentation and Control (I&C) consists of three modules covering the different phases of I&C from a nonmathematical and practical point of view. It includes basic concepts, engineering, and installation of control equipment. The attendees will learn about: 1. Basics of I&C, including different control functions, types of control loops, and continuous vs. discrete control. 2. Identification and symbols used in I&C. 3. Different types of field instrumentation, their principles of operation, their advantages more...

Project Management Professional Exam Preparation Seminar : This comprehensive four-day class will prepare you for the PMP ® Exam as well as provide all the credit hours necessary to be eligible to take the exam (35 PDUs). The course not only covers all exam information but also allows you to practice application of the PMBOK ® Guide standard through online practice exams and in class case study examples. The class will end with a full-length practice exam administered at individual computers, just like the PMP ® Exam.

How to Lay Out a Warehouse or Supply Chain Facility : Experts say now is the time to review your process flow, and look for cost reductions in every area, including energy costs, touch time reductions, and redundant processes. Whether you are laying out a new facility from scratch or restructuring an existing one, this seminar will help. This three-day seminar was developed by the professional engineers and consultants of Richard Muther & Associates, internationally recognized for their contributions to industrial facilities planning. Internationally Recognized Instructor Lee more...