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Join us today and unlock your full potential for success in the rapidly changing world of engineering and technology. UW-Madison’s College of Engineering (COE) is a leading professional development organization dedicated to empowering engineers and technical professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in their fields. We offer a wide range of cutting-edge courses designed to enhance professional growth and provide opportunities for career advancement. Our expert instructors, both faculty and industry veterans, deliver engaging and practical training sessions that bridge the gap between theory and real-world applications. Whether you are looking to deepen your expertise in a specific technical area, stay abreast of the latest industry trends, or broaden your skill set to adapt to evolving challenges, UW-Madison’s College of Engineering is your trusted partner in engineering professional development.

 

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Using HEC-RAS to Model Bridges, Culverts, and Floodplains

Upcoming Dates
  • Jul. 22-24, 2025 (D548)
    Live Online
    $1,395
Master the fundamentals of HEC-RAS to model bridges, culverts, and floodplains with confidence. This hands-on course equips you with the skills to apply HEC-RAS to real-world hydraulic challenges for basic river modeling, bridge modeling, and culvert modeling, as well as for mixed flow, multiple culverts, and bridge openings.
Customizable
Discipline: Civil and Environmental
Topic: Water and Environmental, Stormwater, Rivers, and Groundwater
RA00353

Practical Microbiology for Wastewater Treatment and Operations

Upcoming Dates
  • Aug. 12-14, 2025 (D622)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
  • Aug. 11-13, 2026 (D645)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,695
This hands-on course explores the essential role of microorganisms in wastewater treatment, focusing on how to observe, understand, and manage biological processes. Participants will gain practical skills in microscope use, microbial identification, and process control to improve treatment performance.
Customizable
Discipline: Civil and Environmental
Topic: Water and Environmental, Wastewater
RA01533

Managing Snow and Ice Control Operations

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 5 - Oct. 10, 2025 (D829)
    Live Online
    $1,195
  • Oct. 7-8, 2025 (D830)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,195
Learn how to effectively manage snow and ice control operations with practical strategies for plowing, deicing, and anti-icing across roads, sidewalks, and facilities. This course equips you to improve safety, reduce environmental impact, and optimize winter maintenance costs through smart planning and technology.
Customizable
Discipline: Civil and Environmental
Topic: Transportation Infrastructure, Streets, Highways and Bridges
RA00322

Wastewater Treatment Processes and Technologies

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 23-25, 2025 (D640)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
  • Sep. 15-17, 2026 (D646)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,695
Learn the key processes, latest technologies, and current regulations driving effective wastewater treatment facilities to protect public health and the environment. This comprehensive course empowers engineers to design, manage, and improve wastewater facilities and operations for current and future projects.
Customizable
Discipline: Civil and Environmental
Topic: Water and Environmental, Wastewater
RA01043

Leadership Beyond Your Team Managing Up and Across

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 29-30, 2025 (D359)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,695
  • Jan. 26-29, 2026 (D772)
    Live Online
    $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

Critical Conversations Results-based Communication

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 1-2, 2025 (D360)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,695
  • Jan. 20-23, 2026 (D773)
    Live Online
    $1,695
  • Sep. 16-17, 2026 (D776)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $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

Effectively Managing Technical Teams

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 6-8, 2025 (D361)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,995
  • Feb. 2-6, 2026 (D771)
    Live Online
    $1,995
  • Sep. 9-11, 2026 (D774)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $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
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