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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Design of Experiments in Minitab

Upcoming Dates
  • Start Anytime
    Online Anytime
    $295
Advance your skills in Design of Experiments (DOE) by learning how to apply full and fractional factorial designs using Minitab. This hands-on course empowers engineers to optimize processes and make data-driven decisions through structured experimentation.
Customizable
RA00048

Electrical Engineering Fundamentals for the Non-Electrical Engineer - Circuits Through Embedded Systems

Upcoming Dates
  • Feb. 1-5, 2027 (E028)
    Live Online
    $1,995
Bridge the gap between mechanical and electrical engineering with this foundational course in circuits, embedded systems, and power electronics. Designed for non-electrical engineers, it equips you with the essential knowledge to contribute confidently to multidisciplinary projects and modern electrification efforts.
Customizable
RA00049

QRM Foundation Implementing QRM for Time-Based Competitiveness

Upcoming Dates
  • May 12-14, 2026 (E059)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,995
  • Sep. 15-17, 2026 (E060)
    Live Online
    $1,995
Unlock the potential of Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM) and Manufacturing Critical-path Time (MCT) to significantly reduce lead times and improve operational efficiency. This foundational course provides essential implementation skills through hands-on exercises and expert instruction.
Customizable
RA00054

QRM Shop Floor Mastery Cell Design and Scheduling for High-Mix, Low-Volume, and Custom Production

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 20-21, 2026 (E063)
    Live Online
    $1,495
  • Apr. 13-14, 2027 (E231)
    Live Online
    $1,495
Elevate your shop floor operations with advanced strategies in cell design and scheduling tailored for high-mix, low-volume, and custom manufacturing environments. This course combines Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM) principles with the innovative POLCA system to optimize production flow and reduce lead times.
Customizable
RA00057

QRM Business Process Optimization Improving Support Operations with Advanced Cell Design

Upcoming Dates
  • Aug. 4-5, 2026 (E065)
    Live Online
    $1,495
  • Feb. 9-10, 2027 (E229)
    Live Online
    $1,495
Unlock the potential of your support operations with advanced cell design techniques to streamline quoting, design, and order processing workflows. Learn how to implement office cells to significantly reduce lead times and enhance overall business performance.
Customizable
RA00058

New Industrial Data Analytics: Models, Forecasts, and AI Tools

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  • Jun. 16-19, 2026 (E107)
    Live Online
    $1,695
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, failureevent 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
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