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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Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety

Upcoming Dates
  • Apr. 27-28, 2026 (E123)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,295
Learn how to prevent train-vehicle collisions and pedestrian fatalities by applying proven highway-rail grade crossing safety principles. This course equips transportation professionals with the tools to design, evaluate, and improve crossings using current regulations, technologies, and best practices.
Customizable
RA00344

Introduction to the International Building Code (IBC) Fire and Life Safety

Upcoming Dates
  • May 12-13, 2026 (D700)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,195
  • May 11-12, 2027 (E111)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,195
Tackle the complexities of code compliance with this practical, two-day course that dives into the 2021 International Building Code (IBC) and its fire and life safety provisions. Professionals will gain essential knowledge to ensure safe and compliant building design, construction, and operation.
Customizable
RA00672

Precision and Predictive Maintenance Technologies and Utilization

Upcoming Dates
  • May 18-19, 2026 (D946)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
  • May 17-18, 2027 (E089)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
Master the principles of precision and predictive maintenance (PdM) to optimize equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and cut maintenance costs. This course provides proven strategies and tools to help you improve product quality, anticipate equipment failures, and sustain long-term operational efficiency. Our expert instructor will help you understand which PdM diagnostic technologies are best for your plant.
Customizable
Discipline: Industrial
RA01068

Hybrid Vehicle Powertrain and Systems Controls

Upcoming Dates
  • May 19-21, 2026 (E004)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,995
  • Oct. 13-15, 2026 (E008)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,995
  • May 18-20, 2027 (E009)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,995
  • Oct. 12-14, 2027 (E010)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,995
Master the architecture and control strategies behind today’s advanced powertrain systems—from system-level design to component-level implementation. This course equips engineers and managers with the tools to understand, design, and develop modern control systems for electrified and conventional powertrains.
Customizable
RA01854

New Continuous Improvement From Symptoms to Solutions

Upcoming Dates
  • Jun. 9-12, 2026 (E067)
    Live Online
    $1,495
From Symptoms to Solutions: A Team-Based Approach to Continual Improvement is a two-day, instructor-led course that gives professionals a structured, team-based method for solving recurring problems in manufacturing and operations. Aligned with the Manufacturing Excellence Certificate, the course emphasizes practical tools and facilitation skills that support long-term, cross-functional improvement efforts. Participants learn to apply continual improvement principles in real-world settings and leave with strategies they can use immediately. The course develops the capability to apply structured problem-solving within PDCA cycles, quality systems, and broader improvement efforts. It supports continual improvement by developing shared language, team facilitation skills, and habits that lead to measurable results. Aligned with the Manufacturing Excellence Certificate, this course complements InterPro’s broader offerings in operational excellence, leadership, and applied improvement practices.
Customizable
RA00112

Electrical Grounding and Bonding per the National Electrical Code

Upcoming Dates
  • Jun. 16-18, 2026 (D879)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
In this course, you will learn about specific facility grounding problems and their consequences, such as fires, electrocutions, and equipment damage. We'll discuss grounding problems experienced on systems 1000V or less and how to avoid them. You'll build a firm foundation of knowledge about grounding and bonding to help you successfully complete your next project.
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
RA00004

Tools and Tactics to Recover Troubled Projects

Upcoming Dates
  • Jun. 16-17, 2026 (E016)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
When critical technical projects go off the rails, engineers need more than hope—they need a recovery plan. This course equips you with proven tools and tactics to diagnose, troubleshoot, and rescue troubled projects before they derail your entire roadmap.
Customizable
RA00043
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