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College of Engineering

Professional Development Courses

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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    Medium-Voltage Electrical Distribution for Mission Critical, Industrial, and Campus Facilities

    Upcoming Dates
    • Jan. 12-16, 2026 (D862)
      Live Online
      $1,695
    Master the design, layout, and code requirements of medium voltage (1kV–38kV) electrical systems in mission-critical, industrial, and campus environments. This course provides practical insights into system components, reliability trade-offs, and NEC compliance for non-utility applications.
    Customizable
    Discipline: Electrical
    Topic: Electric Power Systems, Distribution and Low Voltage
    RA01619

    Critical Conversations Results-based Communication

    Upcoming Dates
    • Jan. 20-23, 2026 (D773)
      Live Online
      $1,695
    • Sep. 16-17, 2026 (D776)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $1,695
    This course gives engineers and technical professionals a practical framework for having clear, honest, and productive conversations—especially when stakes are high or conflict is likely. Learn how to plan, deliver, and recover conversations using a proven model that supports better outcomes without damaging relationships.
    Discipline: Civil and Environmental, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical
    Topic: Leadership, Leadership and Management
    RA01567

    Leadership Beyond Your Team Managing Up and Across

    Upcoming Dates
    • Jan. 26-29, 2026 (D772)
      Live Online
      $1,695
    • Sep. 14-15, 2026 (D775)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $1,695
    Master the art of influencing those at your level or higher to become a more effective leader. Learn how to make yourself heard and change others' behavior to ensure reliable partnerships in your programs and projects.
    Customizable
    Discipline: Civil and Environmental, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical
    Topic: Leadership, Leadership and Management
    RA01406

    Effectively Managing Technical Teams

    Upcoming Dates
    • Feb. 2-6, 2026 (D771)
      Live Online
      $1,995
    • Sep. 9-11, 2026 (D774)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $1,995
    Technical teams present many challenges for engineering managers. Team leaders must often give up some of their technical authority to focus on strategic management, operational planning and human resource management. They also need solid communications skills and know how to represent the team across the organization and at a high level. In this hands-on course, you will learn strategic and operational planning tools to set goals, establish objectives and build defensible budgets from an instructor who has actually “walked the talk” of this course with his own experiences.
    Customizable
    Discipline: Civil and Environmental, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical
    Topic: Leadership, Leadership and Management
    RA01092

    Principles of Substation Design and Construction

    Upcoming Dates
    • Feb. 3-5, 2026 (D635)
      Face-to-Face Lake Buena Vista, FL
      $1,995
    • Oct. 20-22, 2026 (D881)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $1,895
    Build a solid foundation in substation design and construction by learning the full project lifecycle—from site selection to commissioning. This course equips engineers with practical tools to design reliable substations, manage costs, and stay on schedule.
    Discipline: Electrical
    Topic: Electric Power Systems, Distribution and Low Voltage, Transmission
    RA00063

    Fundamentals of Power Electronics

    Upcoming Dates
    • Feb. 9-12, 2026 (E077)
      Live Online
      $1,895
    Power electronics plays a crucial role in modern technologies by enabling efficient control and conversion of electric power in devices and systems. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the field, connecting concepts from electronics, magnetics, energy conversion, and control systems.
    Customizable
    Discipline: Electrical
    Topic: Electric Power Systems, Vehicles and Powertrains
    RA01185

    Fundamentals of Substation Equipment and Control Systems

    Upcoming Dates
    • Feb. 10-12, 2026 (D770)
      Face-to-Face Lake Buena Vista, FL
      $1,895
    • May 12-14, 2026 (D896)
      Madison, WI or Live Online
      $1,895
    • Oct. 6-8, 2026 (D740)
      Madison, WI or Live Online
      $1,895
    Explore the essential components of an electric substation and master the control and wiring diagrams that govern their operation. Guided by professional engineers with decades of experience, you'll learn start-up and troubleshooting procedures for substation equipment.
    Discipline: Electrical
    Topic: Electric Power Systems, Distribution and Low Voltage, Transmission
    RA00509

    Intermediate Power Electronics Power Converter Topologies, Modeling & Control

    Upcoming Dates
    • Feb. 23-26, 2026 (E025)
      Live Online
      $1,995
    Advance your understanding of power electronics by mastering converter topologies, modeling techniques, and control strategies critical for high-performance systems. This expert-led course combines theory, practical application, and hands-on learning to equip professionals with the skills to optimize modern power systems.
    Customizable
    Discipline: Electrical
    Topic: Electric Power Systems, Power Electronics, Machines, and Drives
    RA00072

    Computerized Transmission Line Design PLS-CADD Hands-On Training

    Upcoming Dates
    • Mar. 2-6, 2026 (D769)
      Face-to-Face Lake Buena Vista, FL
      $2,395
    Master the use of PLS-CADD software to design, model, and optimize transmission lines with real-world accuracy and efficiency. This hands-on course equips engineers and technicians with the skills to streamline line design, assess existing infrastructure, and generate construction-ready documentation.
    Discipline: Electrical
    Topic: Electric Power Systems, Transmission
    RA00069
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