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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Courses (210)

    Hybrid Vehicle Powertrain and Systems Controls

    Upcoming Dates
    • May 18-20, 2027 (E009)
      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
    RA01854

    Understanding Plumbing Systems in Commercial Buildings

    Upcoming Dates
    • Jun. 8-10, 2027 (E112)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $1,595
    This course provides a comprehensive overview of plumbing systems in commercial buildings, covering design, installation, and operation of water, waste, storm, and specialty systems. Participants will gain the knowledge needed to interpret codes, coordinate with other trades, and address complex plumbing challenges in specialized facilities.
    Discipline: Mechanical
    RA01520

    Tools and Tactics to Recover Troubled Projects

    Upcoming Dates
    • Jun. 15-16, 2027 (E017)
      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
    RA00043

    Continuous Improvement

    Upcoming Dates
    • Start Anytime
      Online Anytime
      $295
    Unlock the power of continuous improvement to drive productivity, quality, and innovation in manufacturing. This course equips engineers with practical tools and lean strategies to identify inefficiencies and lead sustainable change.
    RA01826

    Design of Experiments

    Upcoming Dates
    • Start Anytime
      Online Anytime
      $295
    Unlock the power of statistically designed experiments to identify key process variables, reduce variation, and optimize performance. This self-paced course introduces factorial and fractional factorial designs, equipping participants with practical tools to drive quality improvement in industrial settings.
    RA01846
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