Professional Development Courses

Master the fundamentals of supply chain management and learn how to align logistics strategies with business goals. This three-day asynchronous course equips engineers and operations professionals with practical tools to optimize capacity, inventory, and service levels for maximum efficiency.

Explore the core manufacturing systems that drive modern production, from traditional models to agile, customer-focused methodologies. This course equips engineers with the tools to evaluate system performance, optimize processes, and align operations with strategic goals.

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.

Master the core principles of modern maintenance management through real-world strategies and expert-led instruction. This course delivers practical tools for optimizing asset performance, improving reliability, and aligning with global best practices.

Bridge the gap between engineering expertise and project execution with this hands-on course in Technical Project Management. Learn to lead complex technical initiatives with confidence, from strategic planning to project closure.

Earn your EBCxP certification and gain industry-recognized credentials in the commissioning of existing buildings. This unique certification combines targeted coursework and a comprehensive exam to validate your expertise in ASHRAE Guideline 0.2 Existing Building Commissioning Process.

Learn to uncover the true causes behind system failures using proven Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) tools and techniques. This course equips engineers with the mindset and methods to prevent recurrence and drive continuous improvement.

Unlock the full potential of landfill gas systems by mastering the design, management, and recovery techniques that turn waste into a revenue-generating resource. This course equips engineers with the tools to optimize emissions control, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive sustainable innovation.

This course, and related cross-connection control and backflow prevention courses, are being offered by our partner, Madison College. These courses will provide the same high-quality cross-connection control and backflow prevention training you have come to expect from UW–Madison InterPro. Sharpen your skills in backflow preventer repair with expert-led instruction and hands-on practice using real-world assemblies. This course empowers certified testers and plumbers to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain a wide range of devices with confidence and precision.

A reliable maintenance organization depends on having the right material, in the right condition, at the right place, at the right time, and at the right cost. When storeroom data, inventory practices, purchasing processes, or material flow break down, maintenance work slows, costs rise, and equipment reliability suffers. The Materials Management seminar equips storeroom, purchasing, maintenance, and reliability professionals with the strategic practices, tactical processes, and practical tools needed to improve material availability while controlling inventory investment. Participants learn how to strengthen data accuracy, optimize stocking decisions, improve procurement and storeroom workflows, and build a customized improvement plan for their site.