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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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Emergency Railroad Bridge Inspections

Upcoming Dates
  • Start Anytime
    Online Anytime
    $395
When emergency railroad bridge incidents strike without warning, time is critical—this course trains frontline personnel to act as competent observers, enabling fast, informed decisions by remote bridge experts. Learn how to identify key components, assess damage, and communicate effectively during emergencies like floods, fires, collisions, and earthquakes.
Discipline: Civil and Environmental
Topic: Transportation Infrastructure, Railroad Engineering, Streets, Highways, and Bridges
RA01658

Batteries for Electrification Applications

Upcoming Dates
  • Nov. 2-4, 2026 (E277)
    Live Online
    $1,695
As electric vehicles reshape the future of mobility, understanding rapidly evolving battery technology, a critical component of EV systems, is essential for engineers driving innovation. This course delivers a comprehensive, hands-on exploration of battery systems—from chemistry and safety to modeling, management, and second-life applications.
Customizable
Topic: Electrification , Energy Systems
RA01816

Supply Chain Management

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  • Start Anytime
    Online Anytime
    $295
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.
Customizable
Discipline: Industrial
Topic: Industrial, Operations and Manufacturing Processes
RA01822

New Advanced 2D Modeling with HEC RAS and RAS Mapper

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 30 - Dec. 11, 2026 (E429)
    Live Online
    $1,795
  • Apr. 2 - May 7, 2027 (E434)
    Live Online
    $1,795
This advanced HEC-RAS training provides hands-on experience developing practical two-dimensional flood models using HEC-RAS and RAS Mapper. Gain proficiency in 2D model setup, terrain and spatial data management, mesh development, spatially varying roughness and infiltration, unsteady boundary conditions, sensitivity analysis, troubleshooting, and inundation mapping. Prior HEC-RAS experience is recommended.
Topic: Water and Environmental, Stormwater, Rivers, and Groundwater
RA00156

New Advanced Hydraulic Structures in HEC RAS

Upcoming Dates
  • May 14 - Jun. 18, 2027 (E435)
    Live Online
    $1,795
This advanced HEC-RAS training provides hands-on experience modeling hydraulic structures that often control flood elevations, velocities, inundation limits, and infrastructure performance. Learn to model bridges, culverts, weirs, dam structures, road embankments, and related hydraulic controls in 1D and 2D HEC-RAS models. Prior HEC-RAS experience is recommended.
RA00157

Supply Chain Analytics

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  • Not scheduled at this time. Click the course title for program description and contact information.

Hands-on supply chain analytics course focused on applying advanced data methods to real operations challenges, improving forecasting, planning, and decision-making.
Customizable
Topic: AI and Data Analytics , Data Analytics
RA00109

Solving Neighborhood Traffic Problems

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Learn how to identify, analyze, and solve traffic issues in residential neighborhoods using proven traffic calming strategies and real-world case studies. This course equips professionals with practical tools to enhance safety, reduce congestion, and improve livability in communities.
Customizable
Discipline: Civil and Environmental
Topic: Transportation Infrastructure, Streets, Highways, and Bridges
RA00165

Effective Roadway Lighting

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This course provides hands-on experience in modern roadway lighting design, incorporating the latest technologies and updated best practices from the 2025 IES RP-8 Recommended Practice for Roadway Lighting. Participants will explore sustainable, energy-efficient lighting solutions that enhance visibility, safety, and efficiency for all road users.
Customizable
Discipline: Civil and Environmental
Topic: Transportation Infrastructure, Public Works and Municipal
RA00194
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