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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    Rapid Design and Innovation Prototype (almost) Anything?

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    Turn your ideas into reality with hands-on experience in rapid prototyping using CAD, 3D printing, laser cutting, and more. This immersive course empowers participants to design, build, and test physical products—starting with a custom desk lamp and ending with their own DIY creations.
    Customizable
    RA01845

    Repair of Concrete

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    Learn how to assess, repair, and protect concrete structures using proven techniques and materials that ensure long-term durability and performance. This course equips you with practical strategies for structural repairs, slab restoration, and corrosion prevention based on real-world applications.
    Customizable
    RA00280

    Slope Stability and Landslides

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    Master the science and engineering behind slope stability and landslide mitigation through hands-on analysis, real-world case studies, and expert instruction. This course equips engineers with the tools to confidently investigate, design, and remediate unstable slopes in soil and rock.
    Customizable
    RA00329

    Soil Engineering for Non-Soils Engineers and Technicians

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    This hands-on course demystifies soil behavior for non-specialists, giving engineers and technicians the confidence to select tests, interpret reports, and apply soil principles in real-world projects. Learn how soil strength, settlement, and permeability impact your designs—and how to manage them effectively.
    Customizable
    RA00334

    Solid Waste Landfill Design

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    Designing or expanding a solid waste landfill requires technical precision, regulatory insight, and a deep understanding of evolving environmental challenges. This course equips professionals with the tools to plan, design, and manage landfills that are safe, sustainable, and compliant.
    RA00423

    Solving Neighborhood Traffic Problems

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    Learn how to identify, analyze, and solve traffic issues in residential neighborhoods using proven traffic calming strategies and real-world case studies. This course equips professionals with practical tools to enhance safety, reduce congestion, and improve livability in communities.
    Customizable
    RA00165

    Structural Provisions in the Building Code and Referenced Standards

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    Solidify your engineering expertise with a deep dive into the 2021 International Building Code (IBC) structural provisions and standards from ASCE, AISC, and ACI. This course is tailored to empower engineers to confidently apply code updates in structural design, plan review, and safety compliance.
    Customizable
    RA00621

    Supply Chain Analytics

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    Hands-on supply chain analytics course focused on applying advanced data methods to real operations challenges, improving forecasting, planning, and decision-making.
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    RA00109

    Transmission and Wholesale Markets School

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    Gain a comprehensive understanding of how transmission services are priced, planned, and operated in today’s competitive wholesale energy markets. This five-day intensive course equips you with the tools to make smarter, more cost-effective decisions for your organization’s power systems.
    Discipline: Electrical
    RA00051
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