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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Data Center Mechanical and Electrical Design and Operation

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 13-15, 2026 (D763)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the mechanical and electrical systems that support modern data centers, including HVAC, power distribution, and IT infrastructure. Participants will learn to design, operate, and maintain data centers with a focus on energy efficiency, reliability, and compliance with industry standards.
Discipline: Electrical, Mechanical
RA01524

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

National Electrical Safety Code

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 27-29, 2026 (E095)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,695
Gain an essential and comprehensive understanding of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC®) and the expertise to apply its rules confidently in real-world scenarios. This course equips engineers and utility professionals with the knowledge to design, operate, and maintain electrical systems that meet the latest safety and compliance standards.
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
RA00008

Water Entry Prevention and Moisture Control in Buildings

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 27-29, 2026 (E091)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
Master the science of moisture control in buildings to prevent costly failures and ensure long-term performance. This course equips engineers and construction professionals with actionable strategies for managing water and vapor across all building systems.
RA00291

CMMS Setup and Utilization

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 28-29, 2026 (D903)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
  • Oct. 27-28, 2027 (E078)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
Unlock the full potential of your Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) by learning how to configure, implement, and sustain it for long-term success. This course provides practical strategies to improve asset performance, streamline maintenance operations, and make data-driven decisions.
Discipline: Industrial
RA01639

Advanced World-Class Storeroom Principles

Upcoming Dates
  • Nov. 3-5, 2026 (D909)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,795
  • Nov. 2-4, 2027 (E088)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,795
Transform your storeroom from a cost center into a strategic asset with advanced tools, proven practices, and hands-on instruction from industry experts. This highly interactive course equips professionals with the real-world techniques and templates used by top-performing MRO teams.
RA01835

Principles and Practices of Mechanical Integrity for Industrial Refrigeration Systems

Upcoming Dates
  • Nov. 4-6, 2026 (D301)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,595
  • Nov. 3-5, 2027 (E036)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,695
Master the principles and practices of mechanical integrity (MI) to ensure the safety and reliability of industrial ammonia refrigeration systems. This course equips engineers with the knowledge to comply with regulatory requirements, conduct inspections, and mitigate mechanical integrity risks effectively.
Customizable
Discipline: Mechanical
RA01096

New HVAC Design online

Upcoming Dates
  • Nov. 9-19, 2026 (D994)
    Live Online
    $1,895
New course developed for students who may prefer an online format for their professional development training in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) design and applications.  Topics are edited and collated from existing in-person courses within InterPro, including Fundamentals of HVAC, HVAC Design and Analysis, HVAC Applications, Energy Code Training, and Data Center Mechanical and Electrical Design and Operation. Students will learn about the equipment and components used in HVAC and refrigeration systems along with the role that HVAC plays to maintain comfortable, safe, healthy and code-compliant conditions in the indoor environment of commercial buildings.  Two facility types that are described in detail during the course (Healthcare and Data Centers) are rapidly gaining in popularity and both have notably high energy requirements with opportunities for conservation.
Customizable
RA00105
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