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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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Leading the Commissioning Process Step-by-Step Strategies for New Construction Projects

Upcoming Dates
  • Nov. 2-6, 2026 (E171)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $2,295
Gain hands-on experience with the full Commissioning Process (CxP) for new construction projects, from pre-design through the first year of operation. This course, developed by the Building Commissioning Association (BCA), equips professionals with the tools and strategies needed to ensure project success while following ASHRAE Guideline 0. Prior understanding of the CxP, as defined by ASHRAE Guideline 0, is highly recommended.
Discipline: Mechanical
Topic: Facilities and Building Systems, Commissioning
RA00846

Engine Valvetrain Design Series

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  • Start Anytime
    Online Anytime
    $1,895
Master the design and optimization of modern engine valvetrain systems to enhance Internal Combustion engine performance, emissions, and fuel economy. This comprehensive course equips engineers with cutting-edge tools, materials, and techniques for immediate and long-term benefits in engineering decision-making and problem-solving.
Discipline: Mechanical
Topic: Vehicles and Powertrains, IC Engines
RA01040

Fundamentals of Confectionery Science and Technology Module 1-Sugar Confections

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  • Start Anytime
    Online Anytime
    $695
Increase your understanding of the fundamentals of sugar-based confections by understanding crystallization principles and sweetener properties to elevate product quality. This course provides actionable insights into improving candy texture, taste, and shelf-life while exploring advanced confectionery applications.  
Discipline: Industrial
Topic: Industrial, Operations and Manufacturing Processes
RA01056

Permanent Magnet Machines and Drives Principles, Design and Applications

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 26-29, 2026 (E139)
    Live Online
    $1,875
Explore the principles, design, and applications of permanent magnet (PM) AC machines and drives to optimize performance across various industries. Gain essential skills in PM machine control, self-sensing methods, and fault mitigation techniques to enhance reliability and efficiency.
Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Electrification , Power Electronics, Machines, and Drives
RA01084

Effectively Managing Technical Teams

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 9-11, 2026 (D774)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,995
  • May 12-14, 2027 (E185)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,995
Technical teams present many challenges for engineering managers. Team leaders must often give up some of their technical authority to focus on strategic management, operational planning and human resource management. They also need solid communications skills and know how to represent the team across the organization and at a high level. In this hands-on course, you will learn strategic and operational planning tools to set goals, establish objectives and build defensible budgets from an instructor who has actually “walked the talk” of this course with his own experiences.
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Discipline: Civil and Environmental, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical
Topic: Leadership, Leadership and Management
RA01092

Commissioning Building Enclosure Assemblies and Systems

Upcoming Dates
  • Jun. 8-10, 2026 (D992)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,595
  • Nov. 16-20, 2026 (E232)
    Live Online
    $1,595
  • Jun. 14-16, 2027 (E241)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,595
Gain expertise in commissioning building enclosure assemblies and systems to ensure optimal performance, durability, and compliance. This course provides essential knowledge of building science fundamentals, commissioning processes, and testing methods for enclosures like walls, roofs, windows, and doors.
Discipline: Mechanical
Topic: Facilities and Building Systems, Commissioning
RA01167
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