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 (113)

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Effectively Managing Technical Teams

Upcoming Dates
  • Feb. 2-6, 2026 (D771)
    Live Online
    $1,995
  • Sep. 9-11, 2026 (D774)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,995
Technical teams present many challenges for engineering managers. Team leaders must often give up some of their technical authority to focus on strategic management, operational planning and human resource management. They also need solid communications skills and know how to represent the team across the organization and at a high level. In this hands-on course, you will learn strategic and operational planning tools to set goals, establish objectives and build defensible budgets from an instructor who has actually “walked the talk” of this course with his own experiences.
Customizable
RA01092

QRM Business Process Optimization Improving Support Operations with Advanced Cell Design

Upcoming Dates
  • Feb. 3-4, 2026 (E064)
    Live Online
    $1,495
  • Aug. 4-5, 2026 (E065)
    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

QRM Introduction Fundamentals of Quick Response Manufacturing

Upcoming Dates
  • Feb. 5, 2026 (E050)
    Live Online
    $250
  • Apr. 24, 2026 (E052)
    Live Online
    $250
  • Jun. 18, 2026 (E053)
    Live Online
    $250
  • Aug. 6, 2026 (E054)
    Live Online
    $250
  • Oct. 22, 2026 (E056)
    Live Online
    $250
  • Dec. 1, 2026 (E057)
    Live Online
    $250
This introductory course provides a foundational understanding of Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM), emphasizing lead time reduction to enhance organizational competitiveness. Participants will explore key strategies for eliminating inefficiencies and fostering enterprise-wide improvements.
Customizable
RA18013

Fundamentals of Power Electronics

Upcoming Dates
  • Feb. 9-12, 2026 (E077)
    Live Online
    $1,895
Power electronics plays a crucial role in modern technologies by enabling efficient control and conversion of electric power in devices and systems. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the field, connecting concepts from electronics, magnetics, energy conversion, and control systems.
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
RA01185

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

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

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
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