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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National Electrical Safety Code

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 27-29, 2026 (E095)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,695
Gain an essential and comprehensive understanding of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC®) and the expertise to apply its rules confidently in real-world scenarios. This course equips engineers and utility professionals with the knowledge to design, operate, and maintain electrical systems that meet the latest safety and compliance standards.
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
RA00008

Principles and Practices of Mechanical Integrity for Industrial Refrigeration Systems

Upcoming Dates
  • Nov. 4-6, 2026 (D301)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,595
  • Nov. 3-5, 2027 (E036)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,695
Master the principles and practices of mechanical integrity (MI) to ensure the safety and reliability of industrial ammonia refrigeration systems. This course equips engineers with the knowledge to comply with regulatory requirements, conduct inspections, and mitigate mechanical integrity risks effectively.
Customizable
Discipline: Mechanical
RA01096

Intermediate Ammonia Refrigeration Systems

Upcoming Dates
  • Dec. 2-4, 2026 (D302)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
Advance your knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems with this intermediate-level course focused on real-world applications and system performance. Learn to analyze, troubleshoot, and optimize refrigeration cycles, components, and configurations for greater efficiency and reliability.
Customizable
Discipline: Mechanical
RA00379

PE Ethics Workshop

Upcoming Dates
  • Start Anytime
    Online Anytime
    $195
  • Dec. 4, 2026 (E126)
    Live Online
    $195
This interactive ethics workshop explores real-world conflicts of interest that engineers and technical professionals may face in both public and private sectors. Through case studies and open discussion, participants will gain practical tools for navigating ethical gray areas with confidence and integrity.
Customizable
RA01666

Continuous Improvement

Upcoming Dates
  • Start Anytime
    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.
Customizable
RA01826

Design of Experiments

Upcoming Dates
  • Start Anytime
    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.
Customizable
RA01846

Design of Experiments in Minitab

Upcoming Dates
  • Start Anytime
    Online Anytime
    $295
Advance your skills in Design of Experiments (DOE) by learning how to apply full and fractional factorial designs using Minitab. This hands-on course empowers engineers to optimize processes and make data-driven decisions through structured experimentation.
Customizable
RA00048
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