Course Overview
This course is the equivalent to PEMAC Maintenance Management Professional Certification Program Module 5: Maintenance Strategy Development. This module focuses on the elements informing the development of a robust maintenance program, which aims at physical assets performing safely, capably, reliably, and repeatedly to their desired performance in their given operating context. Introductory topics include failure definitions, the fundamentals of a maintenance program, and asset criticality analysis, followed by the main types of maintenance and their associated tasks. The second part of the course deals with processes and methodologies used to develop a maintenance program. This includes Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) and a detailed review of the seven questions, as well as a few other processes. The last part of the course covers the PMO method and additional tools to identify tactics. At the end of the course, participants will have a better understanding of what developing a maintenance program entails and an informed knowledge of the various maintenance processes and methods used in the industry.
Prerequisite(s)
- 60% in PEMA 1000
Credits
2.5
Domestic fees
$546.09
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Recognize the fundamentals of failures and maintenance.
- Recognize the importance of asset criticality analysis in developing a maintenance program.
- Recognize the main types of maintenance and their associated tasks.
- Recognize the main characteristics of RCM analysis and other processes and methodologies.
- Recognize the main characteristics of the PMO method.
- Recognize additional tools to identify tactics.
- Recognize some techniques associated with condition-monitoring maintenance.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2025
Related Programs
Maintenance Strategy Development (PEMA 3001) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Energy
- Maintenance Management Professional
Statement of Completion Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of PEMA 3001 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 38998
Dates
Sep 08 - Nov 10 Loading
- CRN 38998
- $546.09 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Nov 10 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Duration
10 weeks
Instructor
John Duby
Course outline
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course offering. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Important information
- Textbooks and materials can be purchased directly from the PEMAC bookstore prior to the first class: store.pemac.org/.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
Winter 2027
Below is one offering of PEMA 3001 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 93833
Dates
Feb 10 - Apr 14 Loading
- CRN 93833
- $546.09 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10 - Apr 14 | Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Duration
10 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course offering. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Important information
- Textbooks and materials can be purchased directly from the PEMAC bookstore prior to the first class: store.pemac.org/.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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