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 (206)

    Testing, Adjusting and Balancing

    Upcoming Dates
    • Apr. 13-17, 2026 (D810)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $1,695
    • Sep. 14-18, 2026 (E048)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $1,695
    Gain hands-on experience in testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB) HVAC systems to ensure optimal performance, comfort, and energy efficiency. This course combines classroom instruction with real-world labs using professional TAB equipment to build practical skills you can apply immediately.
    Discipline: Mechanical
    RA00263

    Designing Electrical Overhead Distribution Lines

    Upcoming Dates
    • Apr. 14-16, 2026 (D875)
      Madison, WI or Live Online
      $1,895
    Master the design of electrical overhead distribution lines with hands-on exercises grounded in real-world scenarios and the latest National Electrical Safety Code® (NESC) updates. This course equips engineers with the technical, legal, and safety knowledge needed to design reliable and compliant overhead systems.
    Customizable
    Discipline: Electrical
    RA00002

    Repair of Concrete

    Upcoming Dates
    • Apr. 14-16, 2026 (D724)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $1,495
    Learn how to assess, repair, and protect concrete structures using proven techniques and materials that ensure long-term durability and performance. This course equips you with practical strategies for structural repairs, slab restoration, and corrosion prevention based on real-world applications.
    Customizable
    RA00280

    Landfill Gas Design and Management

    Upcoming Dates
    • Apr. 15-17, 2026 (D823)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $1,195
    Unlock the full potential of landfill gas systems by mastering the design, management, and recovery techniques that turn waste into a revenue-generating resource. This course equips engineers with the tools to optimize emissions control, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive sustainable innovation.
    RA01833

    QRM Shop Floor Mastery Cell Design and Scheduling for High-Mix, Low-Volume, and Custom Production

    Upcoming Dates
    • Apr. 15-16, 2026 (E062)
      Live Online
      $1,495
    • Oct. 20-21, 2026 (E063)
      Live Online
      $1,495
    Elevate your shop floor operations with advanced strategies in cell design and scheduling tailored for high-mix, low-volume, and custom manufacturing environments. This course combines Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM) principles with the innovative POLCA system to optimize production flow and reduce lead times.
    Customizable
    RA00057

    Electrical Systems Design for the Non-Electrical Engineer

    Upcoming Dates
    • Apr. 20-24, 2026 (D637)
      Madison, WI or Live Online
      $1,995
    • Sep. 14-18, 2026 (D638)
      Madison, WI or Live Online
      $2,095
    Take this course to learn fundamental electrical concepts and electrical power distribution design for industrial and commercial systems—1,000 volts and below. This course is intended for those with no formal training in electrical engineering.
    Customizable
    Discipline: Electrical
    RA00066

    Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician

    Upcoming Dates
    • Apr. 21-23, 2026 (D945)
      Madison, WI or Live Online
      $1,795
    • May 11-13, 2027 (E079)
      Madison, WI or Live Online
      $1,795
    Prepare your maintenance team for CMRT certification with a hands-on course built around the SMRP Body of Knowledge. This program equips technicians and leaders with the practical skills, strategic alignment, and confidence needed to pass the exam and drive reliability excellence.
    Customizable
    Discipline: Industrial
    RA00022

    Supply Chain Analytics

    Upcoming Dates
    • Apr. 21-22, 2026 (E119)
      Madison, WI or Live Online
      $1,495
    Hands-on supply chain analytics course focused on applying advanced data methods to real operations challenges, improving forecasting, planning, and decision-making.
    Customizable
    RA00109
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