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Join us today and unlock your full potential for success in the rapidly changing world of engineering and technology. UW-Madison’s College of Engineering (COE) is a leading professional development organization dedicated to empowering engineers and technical professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in their fields. We offer a wide range of cutting-edge courses designed to enhance professional growth and provide opportunities for career advancement. Our expert instructors, both faculty and industry veterans, deliver engaging and practical training sessions that bridge the gap between theory and real-world applications. Whether you are looking to deepen your expertise in a specific technical area, stay abreast of the latest industry trends, or broaden your skill set to adapt to evolving challenges, UW-Madison’s College of Engineering is your trusted partner in engineering professional development.

 

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Tools and Tactics to Recover Troubled Projects New

Upcoming Dates
  • Jun. 17-18, 2025 (D652)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
When critical technical projects go off the rails, engineers need more than hope—they need a recovery plan. This course equips you with proven tools and tactics to diagnose, troubleshoot, and rescue troubled projects before they derail your entire roadmap.
Customizable
Topic: Leadership, Leadership and Management
RA00043

Financial Analysis for Technical Professionals, Managers, and Planners New

Upcoming Dates
  • Jul. 11 - Aug. 22, 2025 (D737)
    Live Online
    $1,795
This course equips technical professionals, managers, and planners with essential financial analysis skills to support smarter project, product, and service decisions. Through live sessions and real-world case studies, participants will learn to interpret financial statements, evaluate capital investments, and estimate life cycle costs—no prior financial background required.
Customizable
Discipline: Civil and Environmental, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical
Topic: Leadership, Leadership and Management
RA01421

Global Leadership for Technical Teams New

Upcoming Dates
  • Aug. 19-20, 2025 (D653)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
Managing global technical teams requires more than just time zone coordination—it demands cultural fluency, virtual leadership, and the right tools. This course equips engineers and project leaders with the skills to lead diverse, distributed teams with confidence and clarity.
Customizable
Topic: Leadership, Leadership and Management
RA00042

Root Cause Analysis Tools for Technical Applications

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 17-18, 2025 (D559)
    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.
Topic: Leadership, Leadership and Management
RA01659

Leadership Beyond Your Team Managing Up and Across

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 29-30, 2025 (D359)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,695
  • Jan. 26-29, 2026 (D772)
    Live Online
    $1,695
Master the art of influencing those at your level or higher to become a more effective leader. Learn how to make yourself heard and change others' behavior to ensure reliable partnerships in your programs and projects.
Customizable
Discipline: Civil and Environmental, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical
Topic: Leadership, Leadership and Management
RA01406

Critical Conversations Results-based Communication

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 1-2, 2025 (D360)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,695
  • Feb. 2-5, 2026 (D773)
    Live Online
    $1,695
  • Sep. 16-17, 2026 (D776)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,695
This course gives engineers and technical professionals a practical framework for having clear, honest, and productive conversations—especially when stakes are high or conflict is likely. Learn how to plan, deliver, and recover conversations using a proven model that supports better outcomes without damaging relationships.
Discipline: Civil and Environmental, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical
Topic: Leadership, Leadership and Management
RA01567

Effectively Managing Technical Teams

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 6-8, 2025 (D361)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,995
  • Jan. 19-23, 2026 (D771)
    Live Online
    $1,995
  • Sep. 9-11, 2026 (D774)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,995
Technical teams present many challenges for engineering managers. Team leaders must often give up some of their technical authority to focus on strategic management, operational planning and human resource management. They also need solid communications skills and know how to represent the team across the organization and at a high level. In this hands-on course, you will learn strategic and operational planning tools to set goals, establish objectives and build defensible budgets from an instructor who has actually “walked the talk” of this course with his own experiences.
Customizable
Discipline: Civil and Environmental, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical
Topic: Leadership, Leadership and Management
RA01092
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