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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Introduction to Ammonia Refrigeration Systems

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 30 - Oct. 2, 2026 (D300)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
  • Mar. 3-5, 2027 (E030)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,595
  • Oct. 6-8, 2027 (E035)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,595
  • Mar. 1-3, 2028 (E038)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,595
  • Oct. 4-6, 2028 (E071)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,595
Explore the fundamentals of ammonia refrigeration systems and discover why this natural refrigerant is a top choice for sustainable, high-performance cooling. This course provides a practical foundation in system components, thermodynamics, safety, and best practices for immediate on-the-job application.
Customizable
Discipline: Mechanical
RA00369

Design of Ammonia Refrigeration Systems for Peak Performance and Efficiency

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 21-25, 2026 (D298)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,895
  • Sep. 20-24, 2027 (E034)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,995
  • Sep. 18-22, 2028 (E073)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,995
This course will teach you techniques to size and properly lay out system components. You will expand your knowledge about ammonia refrigeration and better understand design principles, safety precautions, and best practices.
Discipline: Mechanical
RA00375

Electrical Distribution Principles and Applications

Upcoming Dates
  • Jul. 14-16, 2026 (D973)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,895
Master the core principles of AC electricity and three-phase distribution systems to enhance your ability to design, operate, and troubleshoot utility-scale electrical networks. This course blends theory with hands-on problem-solving to help you make informed decisions about conductors, transformers, protection systems, and planning strategies.
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
RA00533

Power System Analysis Skills for Engineers and Technicians

Upcoming Dates
  • Aug. 11-13, 2026 (E042)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,895
This introductory course begins with a review of three-phase power calculations, the per-unit system, and phasor algebra—basic tools used in modeling and how to solve nearly all types of power system problems. Learn symmetrical components and how to use them to calculate balanced and unbalanced short-circuit faults, and open-circuit faults on three-phase power systems. In addition, you will learn how to correctly model the various types of transformer connections, phase shifts through delta-wye transformers, and transmission and distribution line impedances.
Discipline: Electrical
RA00691

Effectively Managing Technical Teams

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 9-11, 2026 (D774)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,995
  • May 12-14, 2027 (E185)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,995
Technical teams present many challenges for engineering managers. Team leaders must often give up some of their technical authority to focus on strategic management, operational planning and human resource management. They also need solid communications skills and know how to represent the team across the organization and at a high level. In this hands-on course, you will learn strategic and operational planning tools to set goals, establish objectives and build defensible budgets from an instructor who has actually “walked the talk” of this course with his own experiences.
Customizable
RA01092

Leadership Beyond Your Team Managing Up and Across

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 14-15, 2026 (D775)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,695
  • May 17-18, 2027 (E186)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $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
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