Interdisciplinary Professional Programs
College of Engineering

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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    Effectively Managing Technical Teams

    Upcoming Dates
    • 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
    Discipline: Civil and Environmental, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical
    Topic: Leadership, Leadership and Management
    RA01092

    Critical Conversations Results-based Communication

    Upcoming Dates
    • May 19-20, 2027 (E187)
      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.
    Discipline: Civil and Environmental, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical
    Topic: Leadership, Leadership and Management
    RA01567

    Repair of Concrete

    Upcoming Dates
    • May 24-26, 2027 (E430)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $1,595
    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
    Discipline: Civil and Environmental
    Topic: Facilities and Building Systems, Building Design, Construction and Systems
    RA00280

    Emergency Railroad Bridge Inspections

    Upcoming Dates
    • Start Anytime
      Online Anytime
      $395
    When emergency railroad bridge incidents strike without warning, time is critical—this course trains frontline personnel to act as competent observers, enabling fast, informed decisions by remote bridge experts. Learn how to identify key components, assess damage, and communicate effectively during emergencies like floods, fires, collisions, and earthquakes.
    Discipline: Civil and Environmental
    Topic: Transportation Infrastructure, Railroad Engineering, Streets, Highways, and Bridges
    RA01658

    Asset Management Practices A Practical Approach for Both Basic and Advanced Practitioners

    Upcoming Dates

    • Not scheduled at this time. Click the course title for program description and contact information.

    Address the pressing challenges of aging infrastructure by mastering the principles and practices of effective asset management. This course equips participants with tools and strategies to extend asset lifespans, optimize resource allocation, and ensure long-term sustainability in diverse industries.
    Customizable
    Discipline: Civil and Environmental
    Topic: Water and Environmental, Drinking Water, Wastewater
    RA01294

    Complying with the International Existing Building Code (IEBC)

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    • Not scheduled at this time. Click the course title for program description and contact information.

    Learn how to confidently apply the International Existing Building Code (IEBC) to renovation and retrofit projects using one of three compliance paths. This course equips professionals with the tools to evaluate code requirements for safety, accessibility, and structural upgrades in existing buildings.
    Discipline: Civil and Environmental
    Topic: Facilities and Building Systems, Building Codes and Standards
    RA01613
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