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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QRM Business Process Optimization Improving Support Operations with Advanced Cell Design

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  • 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
RA00058

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

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

Maintenance Best Practices

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  • Start Anytime
    Online Anytime
    $295
Master the core principles of modern maintenance management through real-world strategies and expert-led instruction. This course delivers practical tools for optimizing asset performance, improving reliability, and aligning with global best practices.
RA01827

National Electrical Code

Upcoming Dates
  • Nov. 16-20, 2026 (E218)
    Live Online
    $1,595
The National Electrical Code® is the "benchmark for safe electrical design, installation, and inspection to protect consumers and property from electrical hazards," according to the National Fire Protection Association. Stay current with the National Electrical Code® (NEC®) and learn how to apply its standards to ensure safe, compliant electrical system design and installation. This course provides practical guidance for interpreting and implementing NEC® requirements in real-world projects.
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Discipline: Electrical
RA00001

Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician

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  • 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

Design of Experiments in Minitab

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  • Start Anytime
    Online Anytime
    $295
Advance your skills in Design of Experiments (DOE) by learning how to apply full and fractional factorial designs using Minitab. This hands-on course empowers engineers to optimize processes and make data-driven decisions through structured experimentation.
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RA00048
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