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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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

Property Maintenance Code Compliance and Enforcement

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Strengthen your community’s housing safety and livability by mastering property maintenance code compliance and enforcement. This course equips professionals with the tools to identify violations, manage inspection programs, and enforce health and safety standards effectively.
RA01552

Medium-Voltage Electrical Distribution for Mission Critical, Industrial, and Campus Facilities

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Master the design, layout, and code requirements of medium voltage (1kV–38kV) electrical systems in mission-critical, industrial, and campus environments. This course provides practical insights into system components, reliability trade-offs, and NEC compliance for non-utility applications.
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Discipline: Electrical
RA01619

ASSE Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester and Repairer Recertification

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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 control and backflow prevention training you have come to expect from UW–Madison InterPro. Refresh your knowledge of backflow prevention assembly testing and repair while preparing for your ASSE recertification exam. This course reinforces essential skills in cross-connection control, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance to ensure continued protection of potable water systems.
RA01620

Certification Orientation and Examination for Existing Building Commissioning Process Provider

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Earn your EBCxP certification and gain industry-recognized credentials in the commissioning of existing buildings. This unique certification combines targeted coursework and a comprehensive exam to validate your expertise in ASHRAE Guideline 0.2 Existing Building Commissioning Process.
RA01831

Advanced Topics and Current Issues in Low-Slope Roofing

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New course developed for students who have previously taken the Low Slope Roofing Systems course and are looking for more detailed information.  Some topics that will be expanded on include wind design per ASCE 7 and FM Global, moisture migration control and analysis, attachment and flashing details, legal issues, and recent trends in the roofing industry.
RA01850

Designing Electrical Overhead Distribution Lines

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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.
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Discipline: Electrical
RA00002
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