Professional Development Courses

Address the pressing challenges of aging infrastructure by mastering the principles and practices of effective asset management. This course equips participants with tools and strategies to extend asset lifespans, optimize resource allocation, and ensure long-term sustainability in diverse industries.

Carbon accounting course covers GHG accounting; reduction target establishment; climate solutions; integrating climate concerns into business strategy.

Learn to effectively coach, mentor, and develop the next generation of technical leaders in your organization using the proven Situational Leadership II® (SLII®) system. This course equips technical leaders with tools to foster employee growth, enhance communication, and build leadership capabilities that drive organizational success.

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.

Gain essential knowledge on Continuous Welded Rail (CWR) and master the calculation of thermal forces and internal forces during CWR installation. Learn proper thermal adjusting procedures, maintenance techniques, and FRA regulations.

This course provides hands-on experience in modern roadway lighting design, incorporating the latest technologies and updated best practices from the 2025 IES RP-8 Recommended Practice for Roadway Lighting. Participants will explore sustainable, energy-efficient lighting solutions that enhance visibility, safety, and efficiency for all road users.

Optimize fleet operations with this comprehensive course, focusing on best practices for shop management, vehicle procurement, and cost-saving strategies. Learn systematic approaches to improve performance and reduce fleet operating costs by up to five percent or more annually.

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.

This course provides a detailed understanding of basic railway bridge engineering and design, emphasizing compliance with FRA 237, bridge management, and safety assurance practices. Attendees will learn modern techniques such as drone inspections, bridge load capacity assessment, and effective repair strategies.

Gain hands-on expertise in highway bridge system design using AASHTO LRFD procedures, with real-world examples in steel, concrete, and prestressed structures. This course bridges theory and practice, equipping structural engineers with the tools to tackle modern bridge design challenges confidently.