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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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Leading Digital Change Transforming People, Process, and Purpose

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 14-16, 2026 (E220)
    Live Online
    $1,995
Leading digital change goes beyond new technology; it's about empowering people, optimizing processes, and defining a clear purpose. This course provides leaders and teams with the practical tools and frameworks needed to navigate complex strategic and cultural transformations. You will leave with an actionable roadmap for your organization's ongoing success in the digital age.
Topic: Industrial, Operations and Manufacturing Processes, Quick Response Manufacturing
RA00020

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
Topic: Industrial, Quick Response Manufacturing
RA00057

Maintenance Planning and Scheduling

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 26-27, 2026 (D907)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
  • Oct. 25-26, 2027 (E086)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
Master the critical processes and strategies for effective maintenance planning and scheduling to reduce downtime, control costs, and achieve operational excellence. This course provides practical tools to develop robust workflows, optimize schedules, and track KPIs and metrics for continuous improvement.
Customizable
Discipline: Industrial
Topic: Industrial, Maintenance and Reliability Management
RA01259

CMMS Setup and Utilization

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 28-29, 2026 (D903)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
  • Oct. 27-28, 2027 (E078)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
Unlock the full potential of your Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) by learning how to configure, implement, and sustain it for long-term success. This course provides practical strategies to improve asset performance, streamline maintenance operations, and make data-driven decisions.
Discipline: Industrial
Topic: Industrial, Maintenance and Reliability Management
RA01639

Foundations of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI & ML)

Upcoming Dates
  • Nov. 2-5, 2026 (E137)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $2,195
Gain a practical understanding of how AI and machine learning work—and how to apply them effectively in real-world business and engineering contexts. This course demystifies core concepts like supervised learning, model training, and data preparation so you can make informed decisions and lead AI-driven initiatives.
Topic: AI and Data Analytics , AI and Machine Learning , Operations and Manufacturing Processes
RA01851

Advanced World-Class Storeroom Principles

Upcoming Dates
  • Nov. 3-5, 2026 (D909)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,795
  • Nov. 2-4, 2027 (E088)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,795
Transform your storeroom from a cost center into a strategic asset with advanced tools, proven practices, and hands-on instruction from industry experts. This highly interactive course equips professionals with the real-world techniques and templates used by top-performing MRO teams.
Topic: Industrial, Maintenance and Reliability Management
RA01835

Principles and Practices of Mechanical Integrity for Industrial Refrigeration Systems

Upcoming Dates
  • Nov. 4-6, 2026 (D301)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,595
  • Nov. 3-5, 2027 (E036)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,695
  • Nov. 1-3, 2028 (E070)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,695
Master the principles and practices of mechanical integrity (MI) to ensure the safety and reliability of industrial ammonia refrigeration systems. This course equips engineers with the knowledge to comply with regulatory requirements, conduct inspections, and mitigate mechanical integrity risks effectively.
Customizable
Discipline: Mechanical
Topic: Industrial, Ammonia Refrigeration
RA01096
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