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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Supply Chain Management

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    Online Anytime
    $295
Master the fundamentals of supply chain management and learn how to align logistics strategies with business goals. This three-day asynchronous course equips engineers and operations professionals with practical tools to optimize capacity, inventory, and service levels for maximum efficiency.
Customizable
Discipline: Industrial
RA01822

Continuous Improvement

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    Online Anytime
    $295
Unlock the power of continuous improvement to drive productivity, quality, and innovation in manufacturing. This course equips engineers with practical tools and lean strategies to identify inefficiencies and lead sustainable change.
RA01826

Advanced World-Class Storeroom Principles

Upcoming Dates
  • Nov. 3-5, 2026 (D909)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,795
  • Nov. 2-4, 2027 (E088)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,795
Transform your storeroom from a cost center into a strategic asset with advanced tools, proven practices, and hands-on instruction from industry experts. This highly interactive course equips professionals with the real-world techniques and templates used by top-performing MRO teams.
RA01835

Design of Experiments

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    Online Anytime
    $295
Unlock the power of statistically designed experiments to identify key process variables, reduce variation, and optimize performance. This self-paced course introduces factorial and fractional factorial designs, equipping participants with practical tools to drive quality improvement in industrial settings.
RA01846

QRM Introduction Fundamentals of Quick Response Manufacturing

Upcoming Dates
  • Jun. 18, 2026 (E053)
    Live Online
    $250
  • Aug. 6, 2026 (E054)
    Live Online
    $250
  • Oct. 22, 2026 (E056)
    Live Online
    $250
  • Dec. 1, 2026 (E057)
    Live Online
    $250
  • Feb. 11, 2027 (E234)
    Live Online
    $250
This introductory course provides a foundational understanding of Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM), emphasizing lead time reduction to enhance organizational competitiveness. Participants will explore key strategies for eliminating inefficiencies and fostering enterprise-wide improvements.
Customizable
RA18013

Managing Snow and Ice Control Operations

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Learn how to effectively manage snow and ice control operations with practical strategies for plowing, deicing, and anti-icing across roads, sidewalks, and facilities. This course equips you to improve safety, reduce environmental impact, and optimize winter maintenance costs through smart planning and technology.
Customizable
RA00322

Design of Transmission Lines, Structures, and Foundations

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Master the latest techniques in transmission line design with this in-depth course covering structures, conductors, and foundations. Learn to apply both traditional methods and modern software tools to design and upgrade transmission systems with confidence.
Discipline: Electrical
RA00065
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