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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Water Entry Prevention and Moisture Control in Buildings

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Master the science of moisture control in buildings to prevent costly failures and ensure long-term performance. This course equips engineers and construction professionals with actionable strategies for managing water and vapor across all building systems.
RA00291

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

Electrical Rail Traction Power and Overhead Contact Systems

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Gain a comprehensive understanding of rail traction power and overhead contact systems, essential for anyone working with electrically powered rail systems. Learn the principles of design, construction, and operation for traction power and overhead contact systems.
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
RA01357

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

Coordinated Fire Protection Sprinkler and Fire Alarm Systems

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This course equips engineers and project teams with the knowledge to design and coordinate sprinkler and fire alarm systems in compliance with NFPA 13 and NFPA 72. Learn how to integrate detection and suppression systems effectively while navigating code requirements, system tradeoffs, and emerging technologies.
Discipline: Mechanical
RA01547

Medium-Voltage Electrical Distribution for Mission Critical, Industrial, and Campus Facilities

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Master the design, layout, and code requirements of medium voltage (1kV–38kV) electrical systems in mission-critical, industrial, and campus environments. This course provides practical insights into system components, reliability trade-offs, and NEC compliance for non-utility applications.
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Discipline: Electrical
RA01619

Understanding Medium-Voltage Switchgear

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Gain a comprehensive understanding of medium-voltage switchgear systems, from design and ratings to protection and control. This course equips engineers and technicians with the knowledge to specify, operate, and maintain MV switchgear safely and effectively.
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Discipline: Electrical
RA01628

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.
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Discipline: Mechanical
RA01649
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