Clemson University and Life Cycle Engineering partner to deliver reliability certificate programs

Published: April 4, 2013

CLEMSON — Life Cycle Engineering Inc. and Clemson University’s Center for Corporate Learning have joined to offer Reliability Engineering and Reliability Excellence Certificate programs. The new programs respond to a rising demand for professionals in the manufacturing sector to be formally trained and certified on reliability-based manufacturing competencies through an accredited academic institution.

“We are honored to partner with Clemson University in producing these unique, innovative certificate programs,” said Bill Wilder, director of the Life Cycle Institute. “The certificate programs will enable manufacturers to remain competitive in a global market by increasing employee competency in reliability best practices and standards. Clemson is an ideal partner with its strong engineering program and dedication to serving the manufacturing sector.”

The Reliability Excellence Certificate program provides an understanding of reliability principles and the essential tools and processes required to develop, implement and sustain a reliability program for a world-class manufacturing operation. The program is designed for executive-level participants such as chief operating officers, vice presidents of operations and general managers, as well as reliability managers, plant managers and others engaged in continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Six Sigma.

The Reliability Engineering Certificate program is designed to educate participants on the development and implementation of a strategic, holistic reliability engineering program that will reduce organizational risk and improve operational performance. The program teaches effective asset management best practices, preventive and predictive maintenance and root cause analysis techniques. The Reliability Engineering Certificate program has an additional component that offers candidates the opportunity to gain a Reliability Engineer Certification (REC) upon completion and approval of a work product.

“Life Cycle Engineering's expertise, combined with Clemson University's resources, creates the perfect team to deliver what manufacturing and engineering professionals need," Tanya Thompson, director of the Center for Corporate Learning.

“Our programs are developed and delivered by industry practitioners and subject-matter experts who work in the field and on the manufacturing floor,” Wildern said. “Participants will learn through high-impact learning methodologies that optimize adult learning retention through an interactive, inclusive style of delivery.”

Scheduled courses in each certification program begin in May at Clemson’s training facility in Greenville. Candidates should register through Clemson University’s Center for Corporate Learning.

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Life Cycle Engineering
Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) (www.LCE.com) provides consulting, engineering, applied technology and education solutions that deliver lasting results for private industry, the Department of Defense and other government organizations. The quality, expertise and dedication of our employees enable Life Cycle Engineering to serve as a trusted resource that helps people and organizations to achieve their full potential. Founded in 1976, LCE is headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina with offices across North America and experience around the globe.

Center for Corporate Learning
Clemson University’s Center for Corporate Learning (www.thinkclemson.com) designs and develops continuing, professional and executive education programs. Through partnerships with faculty, community leaders, industry consultants and entrepreneurs, we offer custom and open enrollment programs designed to improve our clients’ performance and competitiveness. Please let us know how we can partner in the development of your employees and the success of your organization.