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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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Batteries for EV Applications

Upcoming Dates
  • Jan. 13-16, 2026 (E076)
    Live Online
    $1,695
As electric vehicles reshape the future of mobility, understanding rapidly evolving battery technology, a critical component of EV systems, is essential for engineers driving innovation. This course delivers a comprehensive, hands-on exploration of battery systems—from chemistry and safety to modeling, management, and second-life applications.
Customizable
Topic: Electrification , Energy Systems
RA01816

Fundamentals of Power Electronics

Upcoming Dates
  • Feb. 9-12, 2026 (E077)
    Live Online
    $1,895
Power electronics plays a crucial role in modern technologies by enabling efficient control and conversion of electric power in devices and systems. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the field, connecting concepts from electronics, magnetics, energy conversion, and control systems.
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Electrification , EV and Hybrid Power, Power Electronics, Machines, and Drives
RA01185

Fundamentals of Battery Management Systems

Upcoming Dates
  • Mar. 23-26, 2026 (E019)
    Live Online
    $1,795
Gain a comprehensive understanding of how battery management systems control, protect, and optimize modern battery packs. From estimation algorithms to safety logic and embedded implementation, this course bridges engineering fundamentals with practical modeling using MATLAB/Simulink.
Customizable
Topic: Electrification , Energy Systems
RA00108

Future Combustion Fuels for Mobility

Upcoming Dates
  • Apr. 7-9, 2026 (E128)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,995
  • Oct. 20-22, 2026 (E012)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,995
  • Oct. 19-21, 2027 (E013)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,995
As battery-based powertrains face limitations in certain mobility sectors, renewable combustion fuels are emerging as a viable low-carbon alternative. This course equips engineers with the technical and economic insights needed to evaluate, compare, and apply future fuel options for internal combustion systems.
Customizable
Topic: Vehicles and Powertrains, IC Engines
RA00026

Hybrid Vehicle Powertrain and Systems Controls

Upcoming Dates
  • May 19-21, 2026 (E004)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,995
  • Oct. 13-15, 2026 (E008)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,995
  • May 18-20, 2027 (E009)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,995
  • Oct. 12-14, 2027 (E010)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,995
Master the architecture and control strategies behind today’s advanced powertrain systems—from system-level design to component-level implementation. This course equips engineers and managers with the tools to understand, design, and develop modern control systems for electrified and conventional powertrains.
Customizable
Topic: Electrification , EV and Hybrid Power
RA01854

Electrical Engineering Fundamentals for the Non-Electrical Engineer - Circuits Through Embedded Systems

Upcoming Dates
  • Aug. 31 - Sep. 11, 2026 (E028)
    Live Online
    $1,995
Bridge the gap between mechanical and electrical engineering with this foundational course in circuits, embedded systems, and power electronics. Designed for non-electrical engineers, it equips you with the essential knowledge to contribute confidently to multidisciplinary projects and modern electrification efforts.
Customizable
Topic: Electrification , EV and Hybrid Power, Power Electronics, Machines, and Drives
RA00049

Engine Exhaust Aftertreatment Aging

Upcoming Dates
  • Start Anytime
    Online Anytime
    $300
Explore the science of exhaust aftertreatment aging in internal combustion engines through this expert-led, self-paced online course. Learn how catalysts degrade over time in both spark-ignited and compression-ignited systems—and how to counteract it through smart design and regeneration strategies.
Topic: Vehicles and Powertrains, IC Engines
RA01749

Engine Heat Transfer

Upcoming Dates
  • Start Anytime
    Online Anytime
    $300
Master the fundamentals and advanced concepts of heat transfer in internal combustion engines with this self-paced, expert-led online course. Learn how thermal energy moves through engine systems and how to design for optimal performance, durability, and efficiency.
Topic: Vehicles and Powertrains, IC Engines
RA01747

Engine Valvetrain Design Series

Upcoming Dates
  • Start Anytime
    Online Anytime
    $1,895
Master the design and optimization of modern engine valvetrain systems to enhance Internal Combustion engine performance, emissions, and fuel economy. This comprehensive course equips engineers with cutting-edge tools, materials, and techniques for immediate and long-term benefits in engineering decision-making and problem-solving.
Discipline: Mechanical
Topic: Vehicles and Powertrains, IC Engines
RA01040
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