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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Total Performance Reliability (TPR360)

Upcoming Dates
  • May 11-13, 2027 (E408)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,795
TPR360 (Total Performance Reliability) complements the Developing a Winning Strategic Plan for Reliability course by providing a complete model of what a high-performing Maintenance and Reliability organization actually looks like.  In coordination with an organizational strategic plan, TPR360 focuses on the structure of Maintenance and Reliability itself. Participants learn the complete Maintenance Performance System, including the 3 Strategic Pillars, 6 Management Domains, 24 Tactical Disciplines, and 9 System Enablers that collectively define Maintenance and Reliability excellence. 
RA00153

Precision and Predictive Maintenance Technologies and Utilization

Upcoming Dates
  • May 17-18, 2027 (E089)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
Master the principles of precision and predictive maintenance (PdM) to optimize equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and cut maintenance costs. This course provides proven strategies and tools to help you improve product quality, anticipate equipment failures, and sustain long-term operational efficiency. Our expert instructor will help you understand which PdM diagnostic technologies are best for your plant.
Customizable
Discipline: Industrial
RA01068

Maintenance Best Practices

Upcoming Dates
  • Start Anytime
    Online Anytime
    $295
Master the core principles of modern maintenance management through real-world strategies and expert-led instruction. This course delivers practical tools for optimizing asset performance, improving reliability, and aligning with global best practices.
RA01827

Self-Paced Maintenance and Reliability Best Practices

Upcoming Dates
  • Start Anytime
    Online Anytime
    $1,795
This course is also available in Spanish: Self-Paced Maintenance and Reliability Best Practices (Spanish) WebsiteMaster the principles of world-class maintenance and reliability at your own pace with this comprehensive, 13-module course. Learn how to reduce downtime, extend asset life, and build a culture of operational excellence through proven best practices.
Discipline: Industrial
RA01817

Self-Paced Maintenance and Reliability Best Practices (Spanish)

Upcoming Dates
  • Start Anytime
    Online Anytime
    $1,795
Master the principles of world-class maintenance and reliability at your own pace with this comprehensive, 13-module course. Learn how to reduce downtime, extend asset life, and build a culture of operational excellence through proven best practices.This course is also available in English: Self-Paced Maintenance and Reliability Best Practices (English) Website
RA00128

Lean, Six Sigma, and Maintenance Best Practices

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

Discover the latest maintenance best practices, combining Lean, Six Sigma, and reliability strategies to enhance asset management and operational efficiency. This course equips engineers with the tools and methods to drive continuous improvement using modern maintenance processes and metrics.
Customizable
Discipline: Industrial
RA01267

Work Management for Maintenance and Reliability

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

Master the 10 essential maintenance work processes that drive reliability and operational excellence through structured workflows and RACI-based accountability. This interactive course equips professionals with the tools to build, implement, and continuously improve world-class work management systems.
Customizable
RA01839
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