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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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QRM Business Process Optimization Improving Support Operations with Advanced Cell Design

Upcoming Dates
  • Aug. 4-5, 2026 (E065)
    Live Online
    $1,495
  • Feb. 9-10, 2027 (E229)
    Live Online
    $1,495
Unlock the potential of your support operations with advanced cell design techniques to streamline quoting, design, and order processing workflows. Learn how to implement office cells to significantly reduce lead times and enhance overall business performance.
Customizable
Topic: Industrial, Quick Response Manufacturing
RA00058

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
Topic: Industrial, Operations and Manufacturing Processes, Quick Response Manufacturing
RA18013

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.
Topic: Industrial, Operations and Manufacturing Processes
RA00145

Process Hazard Analysis Emphasizing Ammonia Refrigeration Systems

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 16-18, 2026 (D299)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
  • Sep. 15-17, 2027 (E033)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,595
  • Sep. 13-15, 2028 (E072)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,595
Learn how to effectively identify, evaluate, and control hazards in ammonia refrigeration facilities with this comprehensive Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) course. Gain the skills and tools needed to move beyond generic PHA checklists and enhance the safety of ammonia refrigeration systems.
Discipline: Mechanical
Topic: Industrial, Ammonia Refrigeration
RA00722

Asset Strategy Development with FMEA, PMO and RCM

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 21-22, 2026 (D949)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
  • Sep. 20-21, 2027 (E083)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
Develop a proactive, data-driven asset strategy using proven methodologies like FMEA, PM Optimization, and RCM. This course equips engineers with the tools to reduce equipment failures, optimize maintenance plans, and drive operational reliability.
Discipline: Industrial
Topic: Industrial, Maintenance and Reliability Management
RA01644

Design of Ammonia Refrigeration Systems for Peak Performance and Efficiency

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 21-25, 2026 (D298)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,895
  • Sep. 20-24, 2027 (E034)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,995
  • Sep. 18-22, 2028 (E073)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,995
This course will teach you techniques to size and properly lay out system components. You will expand your knowledge about ammonia refrigeration and better understand design principles, safety precautions, and best practices.
Discipline: Mechanical
Topic: Industrial, Ammonia Refrigeration
RA00375

Total Productive Maintenance and Operator Driven Reliability

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 23-24, 2026 (D948)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
  • Sep. 22-23, 2027 (E084)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
Unlock the full potential of your equipment and workforce with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Operator Driven Reliability (ODR). This course equips teams with the tools to drive sustainable performance improvements through planned and autonomous maintenance strategies.
Customizable
Discipline: Industrial
Topic: Industrial, Maintenance and Reliability Management
RA01638

Laser-Based Manufacturing II Laser-Material Interactions

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 29 - Oct. 22, 2026 (E377)
    Live Online
    $1,075
This course serves as Module II of the Laser-Based Manufacturing Series, building upon the foundational concepts introduced in Module A: Fundamentals of Laser-Based Manufacturing. Participants explore the physical principles governing how laser energy interacts with materials and how these interactions influence process performance, product quality, and manufacturing outcomes. Successful completion of Module I is required.
Topic: Industrial, Operations and Manufacturing Processes
RA00148
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