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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3D Printing An Introduction to Additive Manufacturing

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Unlock the potential of 3D printing in your organization with an introduction to additive manufacturing technologies, workflows, and applications. This course demystifies the process and empowers participants to identify opportunities, justify ROI, and begin prototyping with confidence.
RA00087

Agentic AI Workflow Agents and Applications

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Learn to build powerful AI chatbots without needing to write code. This course empowers technical professionals to create, deploy, and optimize generative AI systems using Azure AI’s no-code tools.
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RA00091

Industrial Data Analytics: Models, Forecasts, and AI Tools

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Unlock the power of data to drive smarter decisions in engineering and industry. This hands-on course introduces engineers and technical professionals to the tools and methods needed to turn raw data into actionable insights. Using Python, participants will master data preparation, visualization, and advanced analytics techniques such as classification, clustering, and pattern mining. Building on this foundation, the course explores predictive modeling, anomaly detection, deep learning, failure event modeling, and time series forecasting. Designed with real-world applications in mind, the course emphasizes solving practical challenges in manufacturing, reliability, and quality control. Through interactive exercises and guided examples, participants will gain not only technical proficiency but also the confidence to apply analytics for improved performance, efficiency, and innovation in their organizations.
RA00118

Laser-Based Manufacturing

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Master the principles and applications of laser-based manufacturing with a focus on metal part fabrication and key uses in polymers and ceramics. This course blends foundational theory with real-world implementation strategies to help engineers optimize laser systems across industries.
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RA00085

Rapid Design and Innovation Prototype (almost) Anything?

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Turn your ideas into reality with hands-on experience in rapid prototyping using CAD, 3D printing, laser cutting, and more. This immersive course empowers participants to design, build, and test physical products—starting with a custom desk lamp and ending with their own DIY creations.
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RA01845

Supply Chain Analytics

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Hands-on supply chain analytics course focused on applying advanced data methods to real operations challenges, improving forecasting, planning, and decision-making.
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RA00109

Utilizing 3D Printing (Additive Manufacturing) in Your Organization

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Unlock the potential of 3D printing in your organization with a hands-on introduction to additive manufacturing technologies, workflows, and applications. This course demystifies the process and empowers participants to identify opportunities, justify ROI, and begin prototyping with confidence.
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RA01798
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