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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Courses (208)

    Electrical Distribution Principles and Applications

    Upcoming Dates
    • Jul. 14-16, 2026 (D973)
      Madison, WI or Live Online
      $1,895
    Master the core principles of AC electricity and three-phase distribution systems to enhance your ability to design, operate, and troubleshoot utility-scale electrical networks. This course blends theory with hands-on problem-solving to help you make informed decisions about conductors, transformers, protection systems, and planning strategies.
    Customizable
    Discipline: Electrical
    RA00533

    Transmission and Wholesale Markets School

    Upcoming Dates
    • Jul. 27-31, 2026 (D958)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    Gain a comprehensive understanding of how transmission services are priced, planned, and operated in today’s competitive wholesale energy markets. This five-day intensive course equips you with the tools to make smarter, more cost-effective decisions for your organization’s power systems.
    Discipline: Electrical
    RA00051

    QRM Introduction Fundamentals of Quick Response Manufacturing

    Upcoming Dates
    • Aug. 6, 2026 (E054)
      Live Online
      $250
    • Oct. 22, 2026 (E056)
      Live Online
      $250
    • Dec. 1, 2026 (E057)
      Live Online
      $250
    • Feb. 11, 2027 (E234)
      Live Online
      $250
    This introductory course provides a foundational understanding of Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM), emphasizing lead time reduction to enhance organizational competitiveness. Participants will explore key strategies for eliminating inefficiencies and fostering enterprise-wide improvements.
    Customizable
    RA18013

    Power System Analysis Skills for Engineers and Technicians

    Upcoming Dates
    • Aug. 11-13, 2026 (E042)
      Madison, WI or Live Online
      $1,895
    This introductory course begins with a review of three-phase power calculations, the per-unit system, and phasor algebra—basic tools used in modeling and how to solve nearly all types of power system problems. Learn symmetrical components and how to use them to calculate balanced and unbalanced short-circuit faults, and open-circuit faults on three-phase power systems. In addition, you will learn how to correctly model the various types of transformer connections, phase shifts through delta-wye transformers, and transmission and distribution line impedances.
    Discipline: Electrical
    RA00691

    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
    RA00042

    Laser-Based Manufacturing I Fundamentals

    Upcoming Dates
    • Sep. 3-24, 2026 (E376)
      Live Online
      $1,075
    This course is the first in the Laser-Based Manufacturing Series and provides the foundational knowledge required for advanced study of laser processing technologies. Participants develop an understanding of laser operation, optics, beam behavior, safety, and the fundamental principles that govern laser-material interactions. Successful completion of this course is required before enrollment in Laser-Based Manufacturing II: Laser-Material Interactions or Laser-Based Manufacturing III: Synthesis & Projects.
    RA00145
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