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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Designing Electrical Overhead Distribution Lines

Upcoming Dates
  • Apr. 14-16, 2026 (D875)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,895
Master the design of electrical overhead distribution lines with hands-on exercises grounded in real-world scenarios and the latest National Electrical Safety Code® (NESC) updates. This course equips engineers with the technical, legal, and safety knowledge needed to design reliable and compliant overhead systems.
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
RA00002

National Electrical Safety Code

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 27-29, 2026 (E095)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,695
Gain an essential and comprehensive understanding of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC®) and the expertise to apply its rules confidently in real-world scenarios. This course equips engineers and utility professionals with the knowledge to design, operate, and maintain electrical systems that meet the latest safety and compliance standards.
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
RA00008

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

Low-Slope Roofing Systems

Upcoming Dates
  • Dec. 1-2, 2026 (D755)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,095
Master the design, installation, and maintenance of low-slope roofing systems with practical tools and proven techniques. This course equips professionals with the knowledge to deliver durable, code-compliant roofing solutions for new construction, re-roofing, and maintenance projects.
RA00289

Repair of Concrete

Upcoming Dates
  • Apr. 14-16, 2026 (D724)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
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

The Commissioning Process for Delivering Quality Constructed Projects

Upcoming Dates
  • Feb. 23-27, 2026 (D978)
    Live Online
    $1,595
  • Apr. 20-22, 2026 (D981)
    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

Maintaining Asphalt Pavements

Upcoming Dates
  • Jan. 13 - Feb. 17, 2026 (E115)
    Live Online
    $1,095
  • Feb. 9-10, 2026 (E117)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,095
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

Fundamentals of HVAC

Upcoming Dates
  • Mar. 10-12, 2026 (D694)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
  • Sep. 29 - Oct. 1, 2026 (D754)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
  • Mar. 9-11, 2027 (E108)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
Build a solid foundation in HVAC and refrigeration systems with a focus on commercial building applications, system components, and energy-efficient design. This course equips non-specialists with the knowledge to understand, evaluate, and manage HVAC systems using ASHRAE standards and real-world examples.
Customizable
Discipline: Mechanical
RA00367
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