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College of Engineering

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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    Landfill Gas Design and Management

    Upcoming Dates
    • Apr. 15-17, 2026 (D823)
      Live Online
      $995
    Unlock the full potential of landfill gas systems by mastering the design, management, and recovery techniques that turn waste into a revenue-generating resource. This course equips engineers with the tools to optimize emissions control, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive sustainable innovation.
    Topic: Water and Environmental, Geotechnical and Solid Waste
    RA01833

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

    Upcoming Dates
    • Apr. 15-16, 2026 (E062)
      Live Online
      $1,495
    • Oct. 20-21, 2026 (E063)
      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
    Topic: Industrial, Quick Response Manufacturing
    RA00057

    Municipal Engineering Fundamentals for Non-Engineers

    Upcoming Dates
    • Apr. 17 - May 15, 2026 (E161)
      Live Online
      $1,095
    Gain a practical understanding of how municipal infrastructure systems are designed, operated, and maintained—even if you’re not an engineer. This course demystifies the technical side of streets, water, sewer, and storm drainage systems so you can make informed decisions and contribute confidently to public works projects.
    Customizable
    Discipline: Civil and Environmental
    Topic: Transportation Infrastructure, Public Works and Municipal
    RA00356

    Electrical Systems Design for the Non-Electrical Engineer

    Upcoming Dates
    • Apr. 20-24, 2026 (D637)
      Madison, WI or Live Online
      $1,995
    • Sep. 14-18, 2026 (D638)
      Madison, WI or Live Online
      $2,095
    Take this course to learn fundamental electrical concepts and electrical power distribution design for industrial and commercial systems—1,000 volts and below. This course is intended for those with no formal training in electrical engineering.
    Customizable
    Discipline: Electrical
    Topic: Electric Power Systems, Distribution and Low Voltage
    RA00066

    The Commissioning Process for Delivering Quality Constructed Projects

    Upcoming Dates
    • Apr. 20-22, 2026 (D981)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $1,595
    • Sep. 21-25, 2026 (E206)
      Live Online
      $1,595
    • Feb. 22-26, 2027 (E209)
      Live Online
      $1,595
    • Jun. 7-9, 2027 (E173)
      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
    Topic: Facilities and Building Systems, Commissioning
    RA00257

    Supply Chain Analytics

    Upcoming Dates
    • Apr. 21-22, 2026 (E119)
      Madison, WI or Live Online
      $1,495
    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

    The Commissioning Process for Existing Buildings

    Upcoming Dates
    • Apr. 23-24, 2026 (D982)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $1,095
    • Jun. 10-11, 2027 (E174)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $1,095
    Master the commissioning process (CxP) for existing buildings to optimize energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and building performance. This course equips engineers with the knowledge to develop and execute commissioning and retro-commissioning programs, while evaluating costs and benefits.
    Discipline: Mechanical
    Topic: Facilities and Building Systems, Commissioning
    RA00752

    QRM Introduction Fundamentals of Quick Response Manufacturing

    Upcoming Dates
    • 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
    Topic: Industrial, Operations and Manufacturing Processes, Quick Response Manufacturing
    RA18013
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