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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Rapid Design and Innovation Prototype (almost) Anything?

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Turn your ideas into reality with hands-on experience in rapid prototyping using CAD, 3D printing, laser cutting, and more. This immersive course empowers participants to design, build, and test physical products—starting with a custom desk lamp and ending with their own DIY creations.
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RA01845

Laser-Based Manufacturing I Fundamentals

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This course is the first in the Laser-Based Manufacturing Series and provides the foundational knowledge required for advanced study of laser processing technologies. Participants develop an understanding of laser operation, optics, beam behavior, safety, and the fundamental principles that govern laser-material interactions. Successful completion of this course is required before enrollment in Laser-Based Manufacturing II: Laser-Material Interactions or Laser-Based Manufacturing III: Synthesis & Projects.
RA00145

Laser-Based Manufacturing II Laser-Material Interactions

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This course serves as Module II of the Laser-Based Manufacturing Series, building upon the foundational concepts introduced in Module A: Fundamentals of Laser-Based Manufacturing. Participants explore the physical principles governing how laser energy interacts with materials and how these interactions influence process performance, product quality, and manufacturing outcomes. Successful completion of Module I is required.
RA00148
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