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 (40)

    Commissioning Building Enclosure Assemblies and Systems

    Upcoming Dates
    • Jun. 8-10, 2026 (D992)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $1,595
    Gain expertise in commissioning building enclosure assemblies and systems to ensure optimal performance, durability, and compliance. This course provides essential knowledge of building science fundamentals, commissioning processes, and testing methods for enclosures like walls, roofs, windows, and doors.
    Discipline: Mechanical
    RA01167

    Understanding Plumbing Systems in Commercial Buildings

    Upcoming Dates
    • Jun. 9-11, 2026 (D738)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $1,595
    • Jun. 8-10, 2027 (E112)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $1,595
    This course provides a comprehensive overview of plumbing systems in commercial buildings, covering design, installation, and operation of water, waste, storm, and specialty systems. Participants will gain the knowledge needed to interpret codes, coordinate with other trades, and address complex plumbing challenges in specialized facilities.
    Discipline: Mechanical
    RA01520

    Building Enclosure Commissioning Certification Examination

    Upcoming Dates
    • Jun. 12-25, 2026 (D993)
      Online
      $875
    Earn industry-recognized certifications in building enclosure commissioning through comprehensive training and examination. Gain recognition for your skills and enhance your professional credentials. To become certified, you must pass an online examination and complete the three-day training course titled Commissioning Building Enclosure Assemblies and Systems.  One or both of the following certificates are awarded based on examination scoring: CxA+BE – Accredited Commissioning Authority + Building Enclosure  BECxP – Accredited Building Enclosure Commissioning Provider
    Discipline: Mechanical
    RA01412

    Effectively Managing Technical Teams

    Upcoming Dates
    • 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

    Coordinated Fire Protection Sprinkler and Fire Alarm Systems

    Upcoming Dates
    • Sep. 15-17, 2026 (D758)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $1,395
    This course equips engineers and project teams with the knowledge to design and coordinate sprinkler and fire alarm systems in compliance with NFPA 13 and NFPA 72. Learn how to integrate detection and suppression systems effectively while navigating code requirements, system tradeoffs, and emerging technologies.
    Discipline: Mechanical
    RA01547

    Process Hazard Analysis Emphasizing Ammonia Refrigeration Systems

    Upcoming Dates
    • Sep. 16-18, 2026 (D299)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $1,495
    • Sep. 15-17, 2027 (E033)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $1,595
    • Sep. 13-15, 2028 (E072)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $1,595
    Learn how to effectively identify, evaluate, and control hazards in ammonia refrigeration facilities with this comprehensive Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) course. Gain the skills and tools needed to move beyond generic PHA checklists and enhance the safety of ammonia refrigeration systems.
    Discipline: Mechanical
    RA00722

    Design of Ammonia Refrigeration Systems for Peak Performance and Efficiency

    Upcoming Dates
    • Sep. 21-25, 2026 (D298)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $1,895
    • Sep. 20-24, 2027 (E034)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $1,995
    • Sep. 18-22, 2028 (E073)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $1,995
    This course will teach you techniques to size and properly lay out system components. You will expand your knowledge about ammonia refrigeration and better understand design principles, safety precautions, and best practices.
    Discipline: Mechanical
    RA00375
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