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 (211)

    Fundamentals of Substation Equipment and Control Systems

    Upcoming Dates
    • Oct. 6-8, 2026 (D740)
      Madison, WI or Live Online
      $1,895
    • Feb. 16-18, 2027 (E249)
      Face-to-Face Lake Buena Vista, FL
      $1,995
    • May 11-13, 2027 (E337)
      Madison, WI or Live Online
      $1,995
    Explore the essential components of an electric substation and master the control and wiring diagrams that govern their operation. Guided by professional engineers with decades of experience, you'll learn start-up and troubleshooting procedures for substation equipment.
    Discipline: Electrical
    RA00509

    Supervision and the Art of Supervising

    Upcoming Dates
    • Oct. 6-8, 2026 (D905)
      Madison, WI or Live Online
      $1,795
    • Sep. 28-30, 2027 (E085)
      Madison, WI or Live Online
      $1,795
    Maintenance supervisors occupy one of the most influential roles in any organization. They don't simply supervise work—they transform organizational intent into operational results by leading people, developing capability, and driving execution. The Supervising Maintenance course equips maintenance supervisors and frontline leaders with the leadership knowledge, practical tools, and supervisory practices needed to transform organizational goals into daily execution. Participants learn how to lead people, improve team performance, communicate effectively, and develop practical action plans that strengthen both their leadership capability and the performance of their maintenance organization.
    Customizable
    RA01840

    Data Center Mechanical and Electrical Design and Operation

    Upcoming Dates
    • Oct. 13-15, 2026 (D763)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $1,495
    • Nov. 16-18, 2027 (E411)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $1,595
    This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the mechanical and electrical systems that support modern data centers, including HVAC, power distribution, and IT infrastructure. Participants will learn to design, operate, and maintain data centers with a focus on energy efficiency, reliability, and compliance with industry standards.
    Discipline: Electrical, Mechanical
    RA01524

    Nutrient Removal Engineering Phosphorus and Nitrogen in Wastewater Treatment

    Upcoming Dates
    • Oct. 13 - Nov. 12, 2026 (E273)
      Live Online
      $1,695
    Explore the principles and emerging practices of phosphorus and nitrogen removal in wastewater treatment, from nutrient removal fundamentals to advanced biological nutrient removal (BNR), anammox, biofilm systems, membranes, greenhouse gas considerations, and digital twins.
    Customizable
    RA01245

    Fundamentals of Power Electronics

    Upcoming Dates
    • Oct. 19-22, 2026 (E276)
      Live Online
      $1,895
    Power electronics plays a crucial role in modern technologies by enabling efficient control and conversion of electric power in devices and systems. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the field, connecting concepts from electronics, magnetics, energy conversion, and control systems.
    Customizable
    Discipline: Electrical
    RA01185
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