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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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Introduction to Railroad Engineering and Operations

Upcoming Dates
  • Nov. 10-11, 2026 (E124)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,295
Build a strong foundation in railroad engineering and operations with this comprehensive introduction to freight, passenger, commuter, and transit rail systems. This course demystifies the technical aspects of rail infrastructure, signaling, and operations planning for professionals entering or expanding their role in the rail industry.
Customizable
Discipline: Civil and Environmental
Topic: Transportation Infrastructure, Railroad Engineering
RA00336

Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety

Upcoming Dates
  • Apr. 27-28, 2026 (E123)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,295
Learn how to prevent train-vehicle collisions and pedestrian fatalities by applying proven highway-rail grade crossing safety principles. This course equips transportation professionals with the tools to design, evaluate, and improve crossings using current regulations, technologies, and best practices.
Customizable
Discipline: Civil and Environmental
Topic: Transportation Infrastructure, Railroad Engineering
RA00344

Municipal Engineering Fundamentals for Non-Engineers

Upcoming Dates
  • Apr. 17 - May 15, 2026 (E161)
    Live Online
    $1,095
Gain a practical understanding of how municipal infrastructure systems are designed, operated, and maintained—even if you’re not an engineer. This course demystifies the technical side of streets, water, sewer, and storm drainage systems so you can make informed decisions and contribute confidently to public works projects.
Customizable
Discipline: Civil and Environmental
Topic: Transportation Infrastructure, Public Works and Municipal
RA00356

Fundamentals of Railway Train Control and Signaling

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 29-30, 2026 (E200)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,395
Learn the foundational principles behind modern railway train control and signaling systems, including block signal design, interlockings, and Positive Train Control (PTC). This course equips engineers and rail professionals with the knowledge to understand, evaluate, and contribute to safe and efficient rail operations.
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Transportation Infrastructure, Railroad Engineering
RA00549

Emergency Railroad Bridge Inspections

Upcoming Dates
  • Start Anytime
    Online Anytime
    $395
When emergency railroad bridge incidents strike without warning, time is critical—this course trains frontline personnel to act as competent observers, enabling fast, informed decisions by remote bridge experts. Learn how to identify key components, assess damage, and communicate effectively during emergencies like floods, fires, collisions, and earthquakes.
Discipline: Civil and Environmental
Topic: Transportation Infrastructure, Railroad Engineering, Streets, Highways, and Bridges
RA01658

Supply Chain Management

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  • Start Anytime
    Online Anytime
    $295
Master the fundamentals of supply chain management and learn how to align logistics strategies with business goals. This three-day asynchronous course equips engineers and operations professionals with practical tools to optimize capacity, inventory, and service levels for maximum efficiency.
Customizable
Discipline: Industrial
Topic: Industrial, Operations and Manufacturing Processes
RA01822

Supply Chain Analytics

Upcoming Dates
  • Apr. 21-22, 2026 (E119)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
Hands-on supply chain analytics course focused on applying advanced data methods to real operations challenges, improving forecasting, planning, and decision-making.
Customizable
Topic: AI and Data Analytics , Data Analytics
RA00109
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