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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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    Electrical Systems Design for the Non-Electrical Engineer

    Upcoming Dates
    • Apr. 19-23, 2027 (E261)
      Madison, WI or Live Online
      $2,095
    • Sep. 13-17, 2027 (E262)
      Madison, WI or Live Online
      $2,095
    • Apr. 3-7, 2028 (E263)
      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
    Topic: Electric Power Systems, Distribution and Low Voltage
    RA00066

    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

    Intermediate Power Electronics Power Converter Topologies, Modeling & Control

    Upcoming Dates
    • May 24-27, 2027 (E467)
      Madison, WI or Live Online
      $1,995
    Advance your understanding of power electronics by mastering converter topologies, modeling techniques, and control strategies critical for high-performance systems. This expert-led course combines theory, practical application, and hands-on learning to equip professionals with the skills to optimize modern power systems.
    Customizable
    Discipline: Electrical
    Topic: Electrification , Power Electronics, Machines, and Drives
    RA00072

    Electrical Distribution Principles and Applications

    Upcoming Dates
    • Jul. 13-15, 2027 (E432)
      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
    Topic: Electric Power Systems, Distribution and Low Voltage
    RA00533

    Design of Transmission Lines, Structures, and Foundations

    Upcoming Dates

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

    Master the latest techniques in transmission line design with this in-depth course covering structures, conductors, and foundations. Learn to apply both traditional methods and modern software tools to design and upgrade transmission systems with confidence.
    Discipline: Electrical
    Topic: Electric Power Systems, Transmission
    RA00065

    Electrical Grounding and Bonding per the National Electrical Code

    Upcoming Dates

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

    In this course, you will learn about specific facility grounding problems and their consequences, such as fires, electrocutions, and equipment damage. We'll discuss grounding problems experienced on systems 1000V or less and how to avoid them. You'll build a firm foundation of knowledge about grounding and bonding to help you successfully complete your next project.
    Customizable
    Discipline: Electrical
    Topic: Electric Power Systems, Distribution and Low Voltage
    RA00004

    Fundamentals of Railway Train Control and Signaling

    Upcoming Dates

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

    Learn the foundational principles behind modern railway train control and signaling systems, including block signal design, interlockings, and Positive Train Control (PTC). This course equips engineers and rail professionals with the knowledge to understand, evaluate, and contribute to safe and efficient rail operations.
    Customizable
    Discipline: Electrical
    Topic: Transportation Infrastructure, Railroad Engineering
    RA00549
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