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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Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician

Upcoming Dates
  • Apr. 21-23, 2026 (D945)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,795
  • May 11-13, 2027 (E079)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,795
Prepare your maintenance team for CMRT certification with a hands-on course built around the SMRP Body of Knowledge. This program equips technicians and leaders with the practical skills, strategic alignment, and confidence needed to pass the exam and drive reliability excellence.
Customizable
Discipline: Industrial
RA00022

Developing a Winning Strategic Plan for Reliability

Upcoming Dates
  • May 11-12, 2026 (D902)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
  • Apr. 12-13, 2027 (E080)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
In today’s competitive business environment, the difference between success and failure is often based on how well our machines and facilities perform. Learn detailed strategic approaches to management and leadership in maintenance and reliability.
Discipline: Industrial
RA01483

Root Cause Analysis Tools for Technical Applications

Upcoming Dates
  • May 13-14, 2026 (D908)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
  • Apr. 14-15, 2027 (E087)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
Master the tools and techniques of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to eliminate recurring problems and drive sustainable improvements in your technical operations. This course equips engineers and technical professionals with practical, proven methods to identify, analyze, and resolve the root causes of complex issues.
RA01659

Precision and Predictive Maintenance Technologies and Utilization

Upcoming Dates
  • May 18-19, 2026 (D946)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
  • May 17-18, 2027 (E089)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
Master the principles of precision and predictive maintenance (PdM) to optimize equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and cut maintenance costs. This course provides proven strategies and tools to help you improve product quality, anticipate equipment failures, and sustain long-term operational efficiency. Our expert instructor will help you understand which PdM diagnostic technologies are best for your plant.
Customizable
Discipline: Industrial
RA01068

Effectively Managing Your Maintenance Team Through Change Leadership

Upcoming Dates
  • May 20-21, 2026 (D947)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
  • May 19-20, 2027 (E082)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
Lead your maintenance team through change with confidence using proven leadership strategies tailored to reliability and operations environments. This course equips professionals with the tools to drive sustainable improvements, align behaviors, and foster a culture of continuous progress.
RA00075

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
RA01644

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
RA01638

Supervision and the Art of Supervising

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 6-8, 2026 (D905)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,795
  • Sep. 28-30, 2027 (E085)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,795
Develop the leadership mindset and supervisory skills needed to inspire teams, resolve conflict, and drive performance. This hands-on course blends modern leadership techniques with classic supervisory principles to help you lead with confidence and clarity.
Customizable
RA01840

Maintenance Planning and Scheduling

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 26-27, 2026 (D907)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
  • Oct. 25-26, 2027 (E086)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
Master the critical processes and strategies for effective maintenance planning and scheduling to reduce downtime, control costs, and achieve operational excellence. This course provides practical tools to develop robust workflows, optimize schedules, and track KPIs and metrics for continuous improvement.
Customizable
Discipline: Industrial
RA01259
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