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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Courses (207)

    Electrical Systems Design for the Non-Electrical Engineer

    Upcoming Dates
    • Apr. 20-24, 2026 (D637)
      Madison, WI or Live Online
      $1,995
    • Sep. 14-18, 2026 (D638)
      Madison, WI or Live Online
      $2,095
    Take this course to learn fundamental electrical concepts and electrical power distribution design for industrial and commercial systems—1,000 volts and below. This course is intended for those with no formal training in electrical engineering.
    Customizable
    Discipline: Electrical
    RA00066

    The Commissioning Process for Delivering Quality Constructed Projects

    Upcoming Dates
    • Apr. 20-22, 2026 (D981)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $1,595
    • Sep. 21-25, 2026 (E206)
      Live Online
      $1,595
    • Jun. 7-9, 2027 (E173)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $1,595
    Learn why the Commissioning Process (CxP) provides consistent, cost-effective, and successful delivery of new buildings and constructed projects, and enhances the performance of existing buildings. Gain tools and techniques to incorporate this quality process from pre-design through the life of the facility. Highly valuable for all project team members, this course covers CxP goals, process steps, cost and benefits, case studies, and more.
    Customizable
    Discipline: Mechanical
    RA00257

    Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician

    Upcoming Dates
    • Apr. 21-23, 2026 (D945)
      Madison, WI or Live Online
      $1,795
    • May 11-13, 2027 (E079)
      Madison, WI or Live Online
      $1,795
    Prepare your maintenance team for CMRT certification with a hands-on course built around the SMRP Body of Knowledge. This program equips technicians and leaders with the practical skills, strategic alignment, and confidence needed to pass the exam and drive reliability excellence.
    Customizable
    Discipline: Industrial
    RA00022

    Supply Chain Analytics

    Upcoming Dates
    • Apr. 21-22, 2026 (E119)
      Madison, WI or Live Online
      $1,495
    Hands-on supply chain analytics course focused on applying advanced data methods to real operations challenges, improving forecasting, planning, and decision-making.
    Customizable
    RA00109

    The Commissioning Process for Existing Buildings

    Upcoming Dates
    • Apr. 23-24, 2026 (D982)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $1,095
    • Jun. 10-11, 2027 (E174)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $1,095
    Master the commissioning process (CxP) for existing buildings to optimize energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and building performance. This course equips engineers with the knowledge to develop and execute commissioning and retro-commissioning programs, while evaluating costs and benefits.
    Discipline: Mechanical
    RA00752

    QRM Introduction Fundamentals of Quick Response Manufacturing

    Upcoming Dates
    • Apr. 24, 2026 (E052)
      Live Online
      $250
    • Jun. 18, 2026 (E053)
      Live Online
      $250
    • Aug. 6, 2026 (E054)
      Live Online
      $250
    • Oct. 22, 2026 (E056)
      Live Online
      $250
    • Dec. 1, 2026 (E057)
      Live Online
      $250
    This introductory course provides a foundational understanding of Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM), emphasizing lead time reduction to enhance organizational competitiveness. Participants will explore key strategies for eliminating inefficiencies and fostering enterprise-wide improvements.
    Customizable
    RA18013

    Certification Orientation/Review and Examination For Accredited Commissioning Process Provider

    Upcoming Dates
    • Apr. 25 - May 7, 2026 (D983)
      Online
      $875
    • Sep. 30 - Oct. 12, 2026 (E208)
      Online
      $875
    • Jun. 12-24, 2027 (E175)
      Online
      $875
    Earn a Commissioning Process Provider certification from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The QCxP certification provides recognition for individuals with knowledge of the ASHRAE Guideline 0 Commissioning Process. To qualify, complete the required courses and pass an examination.
    Discipline: Mechanical
    RA00508

    Critical Conversations Results-based Communication

    Upcoming Dates
    • Apr. 27-30, 2026 (D773)
      Live Online
      $1,695
    • Sep. 16-17, 2026 (D776)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $1,695
    This course gives engineers and technical professionals a practical framework for having clear, honest, and productive conversations—especially when stakes are high or conflict is likely. Learn how to plan, deliver, and recover conversations using a proven model that supports better outcomes without damaging relationships.
    RA01567
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