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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Evaluating Acoustics and Vibration in Buildings

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Proper acoustics are critically important in recording studios and music and performing arts centers, as well as office environments, hospitality spaces, and even experimental research laboratories. Learn acoustical and vibration criteria, understand material and equipment isolation, and discover ways to mitigate potential issues.
Discipline: Mechanical
RA01532

Facilities Project Budgets and Construction Cost Estimates

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This course gives engineers and project managers the tools to confidently develop, evaluate, and defend construction budgets and cost estimates. Learn how to anticipate cost drivers, manage change, and align financial planning with technical project execution.
Discipline: Mechanical
RA01548

HVAC Applications

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Explore how HVAC systems are applied across a wide range of specialized facilities—from hospitals and data centers to museums and indoor agriculture. This intermediate course builds on HVAC fundamentals to help engineers design and evaluate systems that meet complex performance, safety, and environmental requirements.
Customizable
Discipline: Mechanical
RA01649

Understanding Building Mechanical Systems

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Demystify HVAC&R systems and gain the confidence to collaborate effectively with designers, contractors, and vendors on new builds or system upgrades. This course delivers practical, non-technical insights into how mechanical systems are selected, installed, and optimized for performance.
Discipline: Mechanical
RA00332

Upgrading, Maintaining, and Repairing Parking Structures

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Extend the life of your parking structures with practical strategies for inspection, maintenance, and repair. This course equips you with the tools to assess conditions, select the right materials, and implement effective rehabilitation techniques.
Customizable
RA00288

Wisconsin Refresher Course Cross Connection Control and Backflow Prevention

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This course, and related cross-connection control and backflow prevention courses, are being offered by our partner, Madison College. These courses will provide the same high-quality cross-connection control and backflow prevention training you have come to expect from UW–Madison InterPro. Update your skills as a cross-connection control tester and earn the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services continuing education hours you need to renew your cross-connection tester registration in Wisconsin.
Discipline: Mechanical
RA01430
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