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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Courses (40)

    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

    Facilities Project Budgets and Construction Cost Estimates

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    This course gives engineers and project managers the tools to confidently develop, evaluate, and defend construction budgets and cost estimates. Learn how to anticipate cost drivers, manage change, and align financial planning with technical project execution.
    Discipline: Mechanical
    RA01548

    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

    HVAC Design and Analysis

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    Advance your HVAC expertise with hands-on design, analysis, and system layout skills essential for modern building systems. This course bridges theory and application, equipping engineers with the tools to size, select, and specify HVAC components using real-world standards and software..
    Discipline: Mechanical
    RA01589

    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
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