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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Wisconsin Commercial Building Code Refresher

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Learn about the newly adopted Wisconsin Commercial Building Code, which adopts IBC 2021 code with Wisconsin modifications. The conference also has sessions covering Wisconsin plumbing and electrical code topics. Attendees will gain insights from DSPS staff and ICC experts, ensuring they’re equipped to apply best practices in design, construction, and inspection. With breakout sessions and real-world examples, this event is a must-attend for professionals who need to stay current and compliant.
RA00303

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.
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RA00288

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

Foundation Engineering and Design

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Master the principles and practices of designing safe, cost-effective foundations for buildings, infrastructure, and energy systems. This course delivers practical, design-oriented knowledge for shallow, intermediate, and deep foundation systems, including solutions for challenging soil conditions.
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RA00333

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 and backflow prevention training you have come to expect from UW–Madison InterPro. This course provides practical training through hands-on sessions that will teach you how to test backflow prevention assemblies and identify and resolve problems with backflow prevention assemblies. Backflow theory; selection of backflow prevention methods, devices and assemblies for specific applications; and state and local agency rules and regulations will also be discussed. Participation in this course and successful completion of the hands-on and written examinations fulfill the training requirements for registration as a Cross-Connection Control Tester in Wisconsin and for certification in several other states.
RA00447

Structural Provisions in the Building Code and Referenced Standards

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Solidify your engineering expertise with a deep dive into the 2021 International Building Code (IBC) structural provisions and standards from ASCE, AISC, and ACI. This course is tailored to empower engineers to confidently apply code updates in structural design, plan review, and safety compliance.
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RA00621

ASSE Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Course and Exam

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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. Earn the ASSE Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester certification by completing this comprehensive course and exam. This certification meets backflow tester requirements in Minnesota, Michigan, and many other states. You must have five years of experience in plumbing or a related industry to take the exam.
Discipline: Mechanical
RA01409

ASSE Backflow Prevention Assembly Repair Course and Exam

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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. Learn about tools and techniques that will help you to repair backflow preventers efficiently and effectively. Practice backflow preventer repair in hands-on lab sessions. Earn the ASSE Backflow Prevention Assembly Repairer certification (ASSE 5130).
Discipline: Mechanical
RA01494

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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