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 (206)

    Using HEC-RAS to Model Bridges, Culverts, and Floodplains

    Upcoming Dates
    • Feb. 20 - Mar. 27, 2026 (D999)
      Live Online
      $1,495
    • Sep. 18 - Oct. 23, 2026 (E001)
      Live Online
      $1,495
    • Feb. 19 - Mar. 26, 2027 (E002)
      Live Online
      $1,495
    • Sep. 17 - Oct. 22, 2027 (E003)
      Live Online
      $1,495
    HEC-RAS training for basic river modeling, bridge modeling, and culvert modeling, as well as for mixed flow, multiple culverts, and bridge openings.
    Customizable
    RA00353

    Essentials of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

    Upcoming Dates
    • Feb. 23 - Mar. 30, 2026 (D821)
      Live Online
      $1,795
    Learn how to apply Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to evaluate environmental impacts, support sustainability goals, and meet regulatory requirements. This course provides practical, industry-relevant training in LCA methods, tools, and applications—designed by professionals, for professionals.
    RA00076

    Intermediate Power Electronics Power Converter Topologies, Modeling & Control

    Upcoming Dates
    • Feb. 23-26, 2026 (E025)
      Live Online
      $1,995
    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

    The Commissioning Process for Delivering Quality Constructed Projects

    Upcoming Dates
    • Feb. 23-27, 2026 (D978)
      Live Online
      $1,595
    • Apr. 20-22, 2026 (D981)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $1,595
    Learn why the Commissioning Process (CxP) provides consistent, cost-effective, and successful delivery of new buildings and constructed projects, and enhances the performance of existing buildings. Gain tools and techniques to incorporate this quality process from pre-design through the life of the facility. Highly valuable for all project team members, this course covers CxP goals, process steps, cost and benefits, case studies, and more.
    Customizable
    Discipline: Mechanical
    RA00257

    Computerized Transmission Line Design PLS-CADD Hands-On Training

    Upcoming Dates
    • Mar. 2-6, 2026 (D769)
      Face-to-Face Lake Buena Vista, FL
      $2,395
    • Dec. 7-11, 2026 (E142)
      Face-to-Face Lake Buena Vista, FL
      $2,495
    Master the use of PLS-CADD software to design, model, and optimize transmission lines with real-world accuracy and efficiency. This hands-on course equips engineers and technicians with the skills to streamline line design, assess existing infrastructure, and generate construction-ready documentation.
    Discipline: Electrical
    RA00069

    Introduction to Electric Machines and Drives

    Upcoming Dates
    • Mar. 2-5, 2026 (E046)
      Madison, WI or Live Online
      $1,875
    • Sep. 15-18, 2026 (E138)
      Madison, WI or Live Online
      $1,875
    Work more efficiently and stay on top of the latest innovations by learning about the expanding industry of power electric drives. You'll learn the latest technologies through hands-on examples you can apply immediately on the job.
    Customizable
    Discipline: Electrical
    RA01369

    Project Management for the Commissioning Process Strategies for Controlling Projects and Avoiding Overruns

    Upcoming Dates
    • Mar. 2-3, 2026 (D979)
      Live Online
      $1,095
    This course teaches engineers and commissioning professionals how to apply structured project management principles to commissioning efforts using a repeatable, five-phase framework. Learn to control scope, manage resources, and deliver successful CxP outcomes without budget overruns or schedule delays.
    Customizable
    Discipline: Mechanical
    RA01570

    Certification Orientation/Review and Examination For Accredited Commissioning Process Provider

    Upcoming Dates
    • Mar. 4-16, 2026 (D980)
      Online
      $875
    • Apr. 25 - May 7, 2026 (D983)
      Online
      $875
    Earn a Commissioning Process Provider certification from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The QCxP certification provides recognition for individuals with knowledge of the ASHRAE Guideline 0 Commissioning Process. To qualify, complete the required courses and pass an examination.
    Discipline: Mechanical
    RA00508
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