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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Electrical Grounding and Bonding per the National Electrical Code

Upcoming Dates
  • Jun. 16-18, 2026 (D879)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
In this course, you will learn about specific facility grounding problems and their consequences, such as fires, electrocutions, and equipment damage. We'll discuss grounding problems experienced on systems 1000V or less and how to avoid them. You'll build a firm foundation of knowledge about grounding and bonding to help you successfully complete your next project.
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
RA00004

Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician

Upcoming Dates
  • 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

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 Shop Floor Mastery Cell Design and Scheduling for High-Mix, Low-Volume, and Custom Production

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 20-21, 2026 (E063)
    Live Online
    $1,495
  • Apr. 13-14, 2027 (E231)
    Live Online
    $1,495
Elevate your shop floor operations with advanced strategies in cell design and scheduling tailored for high-mix, low-volume, and custom manufacturing environments. This course combines Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM) principles with the innovative POLCA system to optimize production flow and reduce lead times.
Customizable
RA00057

Principles of Substation Design and Construction

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 19-21, 2026 (D881)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,895
  • Feb. 22-24, 2027 (E286)
    Face-to-Face Lake Buena Vista, FL
    $1,995
  • Oct. 18-20, 2027 (E164)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,895
Build a solid foundation in substation design and construction by learning the full project phases, from site selection to commissioning. This course equips engineers with practical tools to design reliable substations, manage costs, and stay on schedule.
Discipline: Electrical
RA00063

New Industrial Data Analytics: Models, Forecasts, and AI Tools

Upcoming Dates
  • Jun. 16-19, 2026 (E107)
    Live Online
    $1,695
Unlock the power of data to drive smarter decisions in engineering and industry. This hands-on course introduces engineers and technical professionals to the tools and methods needed to turn raw data into actionable insights. Using Python, participants will master data preparation, visualization, and advanced analytics techniques such as classification, clustering, and pattern mining. Building on this foundation, the course explores predictive modeling, anomaly detection, deep learning, failureevent modeling, and time series forecasting.  Designed with real-world applications in mind, the course emphasizes solving practical challenges in manufacturing, reliability, and quality control. Through interactive exercises and guided examples,participants will gain not only technical proficiency but also the confidence to apply analytics for improved performance, efficiency, and innovation in their organizations.
RA00118

New Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Water and Wastewater Sector Comprehensive Training

Upcoming Dates
  • Jun. 9 - Aug. 11, 2026 (E213)
    Live Online
    $1,895
This course provides water and wastewater professionals with practical knowledge and skills realted to how AI is currently being used in the Water/Wastewater field be used and how it can drive smarter, more efficient, and more resilient design and operations. The course helps professionals understand current implementation, the opportunities and the real-world requirements for successful adoption. Participants learn how to evaluate AI use cases, assess data and system readiness, and make informed decisions about implementation, governance, legal considerations, and long-term value.
RA00132

Testing, Adjusting and Balancing

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 14-18, 2026 (E048)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,695
Gain hands-on experience in testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB) HVAC systems to ensure optimal performance, comfort, and energy efficiency. This course combines classroom instruction with real-world labs using professional TAB equipment to build practical skills you can apply immediately.
Discipline: Mechanical
RA00263
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