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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Process Safety Management Audits for Compliance and Continuous Safety Improvement

Upcoming Dates
  • Jan. 20-22, 2027 (E029)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,595
  • Jan. 19-21, 2028 (E037)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,595
Learn how to conduct high-performance Process Safety Management (PSM) audits that drive compliance, continuous improvement and save your organization time and money. This hands-on course equips safety professionals with the tools to assess, report, and enhance PSM systems effectively.
Customizable
Discipline: Mechanical
RA00381

Leadership Beyond Your Team Managing Up and Across

Upcoming Dates
  • Jan. 25-28, 2027 (E439)
    Live Online
    $1,695
  • May 17-18, 2027 (E186)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,695
  • Nov. 15-18, 2027 (E493)
    Live Online
    $1,695
Master the art of influencing those at your level or higher to become a more effective leader. Learn how to make yourself heard and change others' behavior to ensure reliable partnerships in your programs and projects.
Customizable
RA01406

Wastewater Modeling Essentials

Upcoming Dates
  • Jan. 28 - Apr. 1, 2027 (E224)
    Live Online
    $1,795
This is a 10-week online course that covers the essentials of modeling wastewater treatment systems. Many in the wastewater field are familiar with various wastewater modeling softwares; however, these softwares cannot provide accurate and reliable results without a solid understanding of the modeling process. This course therefore provides a foundational understanding of the modeling process to ensure your modeling is performed correctly and that the modeling results and accurate, meaningful, and truly useful to you. This course is applicable to wastewater professionals, regardless of what wastewater modeling software they may choose to use. While the course is intended for those who will be performing the modeling work, it is also recommended for professionals who may be overseeing, reviewing, and wanting to understand modeling results. No prior modeling experience is required.
Customizable
RA00106

Electrical Engineering Fundamentals for the Non-Electrical Engineer - Circuits Through Embedded Systems

Upcoming Dates
  • Feb. 1-5, 2027 (E028)
    Live Online
    $1,995
Bridge the gap between mechanical and electrical engineering with this foundational course in circuits, embedded systems, and power electronics. Designed for non-electrical engineers, it equips you with the essential knowledge to contribute confidently to multidisciplinary projects and modern electrification efforts.
Customizable
RA00049

Fundamentals of Power Electronics

Upcoming Dates
  • Feb. 8-11, 2027 (E464)
    Live Online
    $1,895
Power electronics plays a crucial role in modern technologies by enabling efficient control and conversion of electric power in devices and systems. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the field, connecting concepts from electronics, magnetics, energy conversion, and control systems.
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
RA01185

Fundamentals of Substation Equipment and Control Systems

Upcoming Dates
  • Feb. 16-18, 2027 (E249)
    Face-to-Face Lake Buena Vista, FL
    $1,995
  • May 11-13, 2027 (E337)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,995
  • Oct. 5-7, 2027 (E449)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,995
Explore the essential components of an electric substation and master the control and wiring diagrams that govern their operation. Guided by professional engineers with decades of experience, you'll learn start-up and troubleshooting procedures for substation equipment.
Discipline: Electrical
RA00509
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