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)

    Fundamentals of Power Delivery for the Non-Electrical Professional

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    Gain a clear, practical understanding of how electricity is generated, transmitted, and distributed—even if you don’t have an electrical engineering background. This course demystifies utility operations and equips professionals with the knowledge to make informed decisions in a rapidly evolving energy landscape.
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    Discipline: Electrical
    RA01590

    Fundamentals of Railroad Bridge Inspection

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    Learn the fundamentals of railroad bridge inspection to ensure the safety of railroad workers and passengers. Whether you're an experienced inspector or aspiring to become one, this course equips you with the latest best practices and techniques.
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    RA01502

    Fundamentals of Railway Bridge Engineering and Management

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    This course provides a detailed understanding of basic railway bridge engineering and design, emphasizing compliance with FRA 237, bridge management, and safety assurance practices. Attendees will learn modern techniques such as drone inspections, bridge load capacity assessment, and effective repair strategies.
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    RA00550

    Highway Bridge System Design

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    Gain hands-on expertise in highway bridge system design using AASHTO LRFD procedures, with real-world examples in steel, concrete, and prestressed structures. This course bridges theory and practice, equipping structural engineers with the tools to tackle modern bridge design challenges confidently.
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    RA00326

    Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety

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    Learn how to prevent train-vehicle collisions and pedestrian fatalities by applying proven highway-rail grade crossing safety principles. This course equips transportation professionals with the tools to design, evaluate, and improve crossings using current regulations, technologies, and best practices.
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    RA00344

    HVAC Applications

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    Explore how HVAC systems are applied across a wide range of specialized facilities—from hospitals and data centers to museums and indoor agriculture. This intermediate course builds on HVAC fundamentals to help engineers design and evaluate systems that meet complex performance, safety, and environmental requirements.
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    Discipline: Mechanical
    RA01649

    HVAC Design and Analysis

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    Advance your HVAC expertise with hands-on design, analysis, and system layout skills essential for modern building systems. This course bridges theory and application, equipping engineers with the tools to size, select, and specify HVAC components using real-world standards and software..
    Discipline: Mechanical
    RA01589

    Industrial Data Analytics: Models, Forecasts, and AI Tools

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    Unlock the power of data to drive smarter decisions in engineering and industry. This hands-on course introduces engineers and technical professionals to the tools and methods needed to turn raw data into actionable insights. Using Python, participants will master data preparation, visualization, and advanced analytics techniques such as classification, clustering, and pattern mining. Building on this foundation, the course explores predictive modeling, anomaly detection, deep learning, failure event modeling, and time series forecasting. Designed with real-world applications in mind, the course emphasizes solving practical challenges in manufacturing, reliability, and quality control. Through interactive exercises and guided examples, participants will gain not only technical proficiency but also the confidence to apply analytics for improved performance, efficiency, and innovation in their organizations.
    RA00118

    Intermediate Power Electronics Power Converter Topologies, Modeling & Control

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    Advance your understanding of power electronics by mastering converter topologies, modeling techniques, and control strategies critical for high-performance systems. This expert-led course combines theory, practical application, and hands-on learning to equip professionals with the skills to optimize modern power systems.
    Customizable
    Discipline: Electrical
    RA00072
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