Professional Development Courses

Join us today and unlock your full potential for success in the rapidly changing world of engineering and technology. UW-Madison’s College of Engineering (COE) is a leading professional development organization dedicated to empowering engineers and technical professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in their fields. We offer a wide range of cutting-edge courses designed to enhance professional growth and provide opportunities for career advancement. Our expert instructors, both faculty and industry veterans, deliver engaging and practical training sessions that bridge the gap between theory and real-world applications. Whether you are looking to deepen your expertise in a specific technical area, stay abreast of the latest industry trends, or broaden your skill set to adapt to evolving challenges, UW-Madison’s College of Engineering is your trusted partner in engineering professional development.

 

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    Laser-Based Manufacturing

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    Master the principles and applications of laser-based manufacturing with a focus on metal part fabrication and key uses in polymers and ceramics. This course blends foundational theory with real-world implementation strategies to help engineers optimize laser systems across industries.
    Customizable
    RA00085

    Lean, Six Sigma, and Maintenance Best Practices

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    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

    Maintaining Asphalt Pavements

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    Are your asphalt pavements deteriorating faster than your budget—those pavements that were built in the boom and are now going bust? Learn practical pavement evaluation, repair, maintenance, and rehabilitation techniques to extend the life of your pavements while stretching your budgets.
    Customizable
    RA00315

    Managing Snow and Ice Control Operations

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    Learn how to effectively manage snow and ice control operations with practical strategies for plowing, deicing, and anti-icing across roads, sidewalks, and facilities. This course equips you to improve safety, reduce environmental impact, and optimize winter maintenance costs through smart planning and technology.
    Customizable
    RA00322

    Operational Excellence Strategies for Transforming Manufacturing Performance

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    This two-day, advanced course helps experienced professionals design and implement an operational system that connects strategy, daily execution, and culture. Participants learn to align people, processes, and technology to drive sustained performance and resilience. Through lectures, case studies, and action planning, participants explore tools such as leader standard work, visual management, and design thinking to apply operational excellence in real settings. Through a mix of lectures, case studies, simulations, and guided action planning, participants explore leader standard work, management systems, system resilience, and design thinking. The course provides a practical and strategic approach for professionals who are ready to integrate operational excellence into their thought processes, leadership, and management.
    RA00113

    Pavement System Design

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    Master the science and strategy behind pavement system design—from soil testing and material selection to mechanistic-empirical modeling and performance prediction. This course equips professionals with the tools to design, evaluate, and improve both flexible and rigid pavement systems for long-term durability and cost-efficiency.
    Customizable
    RA00392

    Power Electronics Design Boot Camp Electrical, Thermal, EMI, Reliability, and New Devices

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    Power electronics is a critical technology that requires multi-disciplinary design knowledge. This course will teach you how to develop competitive products utilizing many core disciplines needed for power electronic design.
    Discipline: Electrical
    RA01448
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