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Advance your skills with courses designed for engineers and technical professionals.

Offered by the University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Engineering, our offerings focus on practical, job-relevant learning you can apply immediately. Choose from a wide range of topics across engineering, technology, and leadership, taught by experienced faculty and industry experts.

Options are available in flexible formats, including in person, live online, and Online Anytime (asynchronous), making it easier to build expertise, stay current in your field, or prepare for the next step in your career.

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Principles and Practices of Mechanical Integrity for Industrial Refrigeration Systems

Upcoming Dates
  • Nov. 4-6, 2026 (D301)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,595
  • Nov. 3-5, 2027 (E036)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,695
  • Nov. 1-3, 2028 (E070)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,695
Master the principles and practices of mechanical integrity (MI) to ensure the safety and reliability of industrial ammonia refrigeration systems. This course equips engineers with the knowledge to comply with regulatory requirements, conduct inspections, and mitigate mechanical integrity risks effectively.
Customizable
Discipline: Mechanical
Topic: Industrial, Ammonia Refrigeration
RA01096

Data Center Mechanical and Electrical Design and Operation

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 13-15, 2026 (D763)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the mechanical and electrical systems that support modern data centers, including HVAC, power distribution, and IT infrastructure. Participants will learn to design, operate, and maintain data centers with a focus on energy efficiency, reliability, and compliance with industry standards.
Discipline: Electrical, Mechanical
Topic: Electric Power Systems, Distribution and Low Voltage
RA01524

Designing Electrical Overhead Distribution Lines

Upcoming Dates
  • Apr. 6-8, 2027 (E287)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,895
Master the design of electrical overhead distribution lines with hands-on exercises grounded in real-world scenarios and the latest National Electrical Safety Code® (NESC) updates. This course equips engineers with the technical, legal, and safety knowledge needed to design reliable and compliant overhead systems.
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Electric Power Systems, Distribution and Low Voltage
RA00002

National Electrical Safety Code

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 27-29, 2026 (E095)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,695
Gain an essential and comprehensive understanding of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC®) and the expertise to apply its rules confidently in real-world scenarios. This course equips engineers and utility professionals with the knowledge to design, operate, and maintain electrical systems that meet the latest safety and compliance standards.
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Electric Power Systems, Distribution and Low Voltage, Transmission
RA00008

Underground Electrical Distribution Systems

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 5-7, 2026 (E152)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,795
We'll introduce you to underground components and walk you through the principles of planning, policy, design, construction, cost, and cable testing. You'll work through class exercises in policy, design, system layout, and fuse/protective device coordination. We'll also review operations considerations and NESC safety requirements.
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Electric Power Systems, Distribution and Low Voltage
RA00010

Mastering the Transition from Technical Expert to Leader

Upcoming Dates
  • Nov. 17-18, 2026 (E125)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,595
  • Apr. 19-22, 2027 (E199)
    Live Online
    $1,595
Make the leap from technical expert to confident leader by mastering the skills of communication, delegation, and team motivation. This course equips engineers and technical professionals with the tools to lead effectively, manage meetings, and inspire performance.
Customizable
Discipline: Civil and Environmental, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical
Topic: Leadership, Leadership and Management
RA00014

Leading Change People, Process, and Purpose

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 14-16, 2026 (E220)
    Live Online
    $1,995
Build your capacity to lead technical and operational change that actually works. Learn why change efforts stall and how to overcome them using research-backed frameworks grounded in systems thinking and job and organizational design. Through readiness assessments, real case studies, structured peer coaching, and practical planning tools, you'll develop a change strategy you can bring back to your team.
Customizable
Topic: Industrial, Operations and Manufacturing Processes, Quick Response Manufacturing
RA00020

Future Combustion Fuels for Mobility

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 20-22, 2026 (E012)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,995
  • Oct. 19-21, 2027 (E013)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,995
As battery-based powertrains face limitations in certain mobility sectors, renewable combustion fuels are emerging as a viable low-carbon alternative. This course equips engineers with the technical and economic insights needed to evaluate, compare, and apply future fuel options for internal combustion systems.
Customizable
Topic: Vehicles and Powertrains, IC Engines
RA00026

Decisionmaking as a Competitive Advantage Choosing by Advantages (CBA)

Upcoming Dates
  • Nov. 4-5, 2026 (E103)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
Master Choosing by Advantages (CBA), the proven decisionmaking* system used across capital-intensive manufacturing, facilities, and construction projects. You'll learn to weigh both objective and subjective data through a structured, repeatable process, then apply it to real decisions using hands-on case studies. Taught by an instructor trained and mentored directly by CBA's founder, this course gives leaders, managers, engineers, and consultants the practical skills to make sound, defensible decisions on high-impact investments.
Customizable
Topic: Leadership, Leadership and Management
RA00027

Global Leadership for Technical Teams

Upcoming Dates
  • Aug. 18-19, 2026 (E014)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
  • Aug. 17-18, 2027 (E015)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
Managing global technical teams requires more than just time zone coordination—it demands cultural fluency, virtual leadership, and the right tools. This course equips engineers and project leaders with the skills to lead diverse, distributed teams with confidence and clarity.
Customizable
Topic: Leadership, Leadership and Management
RA00042
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