Professional Development Offerings

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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Improving Public Works Construction Inspection Skills

Upcoming Dates
  • Jan. 3 - Feb. 7, 2024 (D200)
    Live Online
    $1,095
  • Feb. 14-15, 2024 (D188)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,095
This is an opportunity to improve your effectiveness by learning about basic engineering principles, construction materials and methods, and inspection techniques. If you are new to inspection, this course will shorten your learning curve and boost your confidence. This training, coupled with common sense, keen powers of observation, and good communication and organizational skills, will add to your success as an inspector.
Customizable
RA00383

Maintaining Asphalt Pavements

Upcoming Dates
  • Jan. 3 - Feb. 7, 2024 (D199)
    Live Online
    $1,095
  • Feb. 12-13, 2024 (D187)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,095
Are your asphalt pavements deteriorating faster than your budget—those pavements that were built in the boom and are now going bust? Learn practical pavement evaluation, repair, maintenance, and rehabilitation techniques to extend the life of your pavements while stretching your budgets.
Customizable
RA00315

Wisconsin Commercial Building Code Refresher

Upcoming Dates
  • Feb. 19-21, 2024 (D189)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $325
Get current, hands-on information to understand and use the Wisconsin Commercial Building Code (WCBC). Presented by UW–Madison and the State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS), this annual event is a valuable opportunity to learn the latest updates. Discover best practices to make your plan submittal process a success.
RA00303

Effectively Managing Technical Teams

Upcoming Dates
  • Feb. 26 - Mar. 1, 2024 (C987)
    Live Online
    $1,995
  • Sep. 11-13, 2024 (D098)
    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
RA01092

Leadership Beyond Your Team Managing Up and Across

Upcoming Dates
  • Mar. 4-7, 2024 (C988)
    Live Online
    $1,695
  • Sep. 16-17, 2024 (D097)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,695
Many management courses, including our own course: Managing Technical Teams, teach you how to deal with direct and indirect reports. To be successful, however, you also need to manage (or strongly influence) the behavior of those who are at your level or higher. But they may not understand your needs or may be indifferent to them. In this course, you will learn how to make yourself heard when you do not have direct authority, and how to change others’ behavior to make them reliable partners in your programs and projects.
Customizable
RA01406

Solid Waste Landfill Design

Upcoming Dates
  • Apr. 1-3, 2024 (D054)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,195
Developing or expanding a successful solid waste landfill requires extensive planning, a clear understanding of landfill engineering practices, and careful technical design and delivery. This course will guide you through the development process from start to finish. Interactive learning with group discussion and idea exchange will be emphasized. Learn about the critical factors of solid waste landfill design, operations, evolving industry issues, and economics from a diverse, highly experienced, and expert course faculty. 
RA00423

Repair of Concrete

Upcoming Dates
  • Apr. 2-4, 2024 (C993)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
This course will show you how to evaluate the condition of your concrete and how to protect your existing concrete with the right repair materials and techniques. You’ll come away with specific repair methods for structural concrete, floor slabs, and slabs on grade, along with strategies for reinforcing and post-tensioning.
Customizable
RA00280
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