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Accident Reconstruction Microlearning Library - A/R in CVs

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Join accident reconstruction experts from Mecanica Scientific Services as they delve into accident reconstruction with commercial vehicles. Video topics include which Bendix modules house data, and what data can be imaged of Isuzu, V-MAC III, V-MAC IV, V-MAC IV+, and Volvo trucks.

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Aluminum Metallurgy

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There are a wide variety of wrought aluminum alloys, each developed to provide specific properties. Getting the strength participants need in an aluminum alloy requires knowledge of the effects of alloy composition, cold-working, and heat treating on aluminum metallurgy and properties. A good understanding of how aluminum alloys behave and what can be done to modify their properties is critical for being more productive and profitable. The course takes about one hour to complete and consists of one module and a final exam. Also, quizzes and problems provide participants opportunities to apply the concepts taught.

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Cybersecurity in the Energy Sector

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Anatomy and examples of cyberattacks on industrial control systems (ICS) and critical infrastructures (CI): In this course you will understand the importance of cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure and you will know typical attack vectors, vulnerabilities and defense strategies. Introduction to IT security management systems (ISMS) for CI: In this course you will know the relevant legal background of ISMS and European regulatory and you will understand their impact on your organization. You will get an overview how to set up an ISMS for the Energy Sector.

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Foundations for Implementing Root Cause Analysis

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Effective problem solving isn't just a quality function, and it's not just for operations or engineering. Effective problem solving is a valuable skill set needed throughout an organization. By working through a plausible scenario, you'll assess your own problem-solving skills and experience how tempting it is to jump to solutions or try to fix the problem without investigating and understanding all the underlying causes. Though sometimes effective in the short-term, jumping to solutions can be unreliable, wasting time, money, and effort.

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Tolerance Stack-up Fundamentals Web Course RePlay

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Analysis of tolerance stacks varies widely. This web course introduces the basic tools to create a common methodology for tolerance stack-ups, and ensure seamless documentation. Participants will create 1-D tolerance stacks for parts and assemblies that use geometric dimensioning and tolerancing using a tolerance stack spreadsheet. This simple, manual spreadsheet method produces an easily interpreted and checked documentation trail, and is easily adaptable to common electronic spreadsheet programs. Multiple examples will be provided to assist engineers in applying tolerance stack-up fundamentals to Y14.5 issues.

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Additive Manufacturing Bundle

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Many companies are starting to recognize the benefits additive manufacturing (AM) offers in terms of speed, simplicity, reliability, and cost. Additive manufacturing is a process in which a three-dimensional computer model design s built into a physical object by joining thin layers of material. AM is a versatile field that encompasses a variety of methods, materials, and applications. The one-hour courses in this bundle explain the fundamental concepts of additive manufacturing, including the main principles behind AM and the safety precautions to take during the process.

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The Art of Leadership Presence

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Leadership is about more than making effective strategic decisions for business outcomes. It is also about creating a positive workplace in which leaders can adapt to change and manage conflicts effectively. Leaders can build skills that can develop their presence by adopting the mindset of an improv actor. This means learning and practicing how to show up and be ready – ready to lead, to influence, and to contribute whether things go the way they are expected or not. And to have leadership presence: something that builds the trust we need to work together through good times and bad.

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Out-Innovate the Competition

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Well-intentioned leaders, in their attempts to boost innovation, are inadvertently destroying it. Based on Stephen Shapiro’s bestselling book, Best Practices are Stupid: Ways to Out-Innovate the Competition, this online learning experience offers counterintuitive yet proven strategies for boosting innovation and making it a repeatable, sustainable, and profitable process. He teaches that innovation isn't just about generating occasional new ideas; it's about staying consistently one step ahead of the competition.

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Introduction to Cooling Airflow Systems Web Course RePlay

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Vehicle functional requirements, diesel emission regulations, and subsystem thermal limits all have a direct impact on the design of a powertrain cooling airflow system. Severe duty cycles, minimal ram air, fouling, and sometimes unconventional package layouts present unique challenges to the designer. This course introduces many airflow integration issues and vehicle-level trade-offs that effect system performance and drive the design. The goal of this course is to introduce engineers and managers to the basic principles of diesel cooling airflow systems for commercial and off-road vehicles.

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Managing Energy Data: Advanced Analytics

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Introduction to Managing Energy Data: The Internet of Things (IoT) revolution (eg. the vast spread of smart meters worldwide) is generating massive amounts of energy data, drastically transforming the sector and current energy systems. This digital transformation gives rise to more intelligent ways of managing energy and brings about opportunities for energy companies to improve their business models and services. This course contains a brief introduction to the topics presented in the course, from smart meters and smart metering data to data science.

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ISO 19011:2018

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ISO 19011:2018 provides guidance on auditing management systems, including the principles of auditing, managing an audit program, conducting management system audits, and evaluating the competence of individuals involved in the audit process. Applicable to a broad range of potential users, both experienced auditors and those new to auditing can benefit from the guidance outlined in the standard. This course explores the internal audit process detailed in ISO 19011:2018 for all ISO management standards, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, ISO 20000, ISO 13485, ISO 45001, and IATF 16949 (formerly ISO/TS 16949).

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Understanding Energy Storage: The Battery Revolution

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This course discusses energy storage technologies, such as batteries, and how they affect the future of the transportation and power sectors. Specifically, it will explore why energy storage is important and how the battery revolution is already underway. The course will also examine the benefits of using battery energy storage for industrial products – underground mining – and mobility. The course mostly focuses on lithium-ion batteries.

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Doing the Right Things Right

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Based on the book by bestselling author/award-winning speaker Laura Stack, Doing the Right Things Right: How the Effective Executive Spends Time, this course focuses on to obtain profitable, productive results by managing two critical values: effectiveness and efficiency. Stack describes her 3T Leadership model, 12 practices to enable executives to apply these values, grouped into three areas where leaders spend time: strategic thinking, teamwork, and tactics. Following an assessment of personal productivity practices, learn how to build and apply these practices to situations that require making tough choices about managing time.

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Energy Systems Integration: The Future of Transport

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This course provides an understanding on how the future transportation sector will impact the energy system both by putting stress on the electricity grid and by delivering valuable new services to the grid. Participants learn to make a realistic estimation of when our mobility system could go electric and which obstacles need to be tackled first.

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Battery Storage and the Energy Transition

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The energy system: present and future: In this course you will be introduced you to the current and future energy system as we make our way towards a zero-emission society and discuss the challenges and opportunities arising from this shift in energy sources focus. Importance of energy storage: In this course, you will get to know the different energy storage alternatives,  and learn why energy storage is important for our future. We will watch interviews and lessons on the burning topic of energy storage, the need for flexibility, and look at different storage alternatives based on time and power scales.

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Drones for Mapping Accident Reconstruction Sites

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Participants learn what a drone is and how this tool can aid them in producing an orthomosaic map of an accident scene/location. Participants will learn basic drone safety, operations, and best practices, and will understand how to address airspace basic steps to achieve their Part 107 federal aviation administration (FAA) certification.

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Energy Storage: The Battery Revolution

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Importance of energy storage: In this course, you will get to know the different energy storage alternatives, and learn why energy storage is important for our future. We will watch interviews and lessons on the burning topic of energy storage, the need for flexibility, and take a look at different storage alternatives based on time and power scales. We will also discuss what are key considerations when working with energy storage projects. Finally, we will discuss future projections for the energy storage market.

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Battery Storage Basics

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Introduction to Batteries: In this course, we will discuss how batteries fit into the energy context and explore different perspectives of current battery technologies. Then, we will take a look inside a battery to understand its main components. Finally, you will learn how to classify different battery technologies. Remember to reflect upon the role of batteries as energy storage devices, and how their components can affect the characteristics of each battery technology. Current Battery Technologies: In this course, you will learn about the main properties, advantages and challenges of each battery type.

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Battery Management Systems

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In this course, you will learn why a Battery Management System (BMS) is needed for different battery technologies and look at several possible configurations. You will also learn about the communication means and advanced features of the BMS, which provide more information about the state of the battery system and guarantee that it is used optimally.

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Battery Testing

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This course discusses different methods for battery testing. The importance of testing, related standards, needed testing infrastructure and analysis tools are individually tackled. This series also highlights how the output of battery testing is viable for battery modelling that supports the battery use phase and can possibly be implemented on battery management systems.