Professional Development Courses

This course teaches engineers and commissioning professionals how to apply structured project management principles to commissioning efforts using a repeatable, five-phase framework. Learn to control scope, manage resources, and deliver successful CxP outcomes without budget overruns or schedule delays.

This interactive ethics workshop explores real-world conflicts of interest that engineers and technical professionals may face in both public and private sectors. Through case studies and open discussion, participants will gain practical tools for navigating ethical gray areas with confidence and integrity.

This course provides water and wastewater professionals with practical knowledge and skills realted to how AI is currently being used in the Water/Wastewater field be used and how it can drive smarter, more efficient, and more resilient design and operations. The course helps professionals understand current implementation, the opportunities and the real-world requirements for successful adoption. Participants learn how to evaluate AI use cases, assess data and system readiness, and make informed decisions about implementation, governance, legal considerations, and long-term value.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.