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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Courses (206)

    Understanding Plumbing Systems in Commercial Buildings

    Upcoming Dates
    • Jun. 9-11, 2026 (D738)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $1,595
    • Jun. 8-10, 2027 (E112)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $1,595
    This course provides a comprehensive overview of plumbing systems in commercial buildings, covering design, installation, and operation of water, waste, storm, and specialty systems. Participants will gain the knowledge needed to interpret codes, coordinate with other trades, and address complex plumbing challenges in specialized facilities.
    Discipline: Mechanical
    RA01520

    Building Enclosure Commissioning Certification Examination

    Upcoming Dates
    • Jun. 12-25, 2026 (D993)
      Online
      $875
    Earn industry-recognized certifications in building enclosure commissioning through comprehensive training and examination. Gain recognition for your skills and enhance your professional credentials. To become certified, you must pass an online examination and complete the three-day training course titled Commissioning Building Enclosure Assemblies and Systems.  One or both of the following certificates are awarded based on examination scoring: CxA+BE – Accredited Commissioning Authority + Building Enclosure  BECxP – Accredited Building Enclosure Commissioning Provider
    Discipline: Mechanical
    RA01412

    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

    New Industrial Data Analytics: Models, Forecasts, and AI Tools

    Upcoming Dates
    • Jun. 16-19, 2026 (E107)
      Live Online
      $1,695
    Unlock the power of data to drive smarter decisions in engineering and industry. This hands-on course introduces engineers and technical professionals to the tools and methods needed to turn raw data into actionable insights. Using Python, participants will master data preparation, visualization, and advanced analytics techniques such as classification, clustering, and pattern mining. Building on this foundation, the course explores predictive modeling, anomaly detection, deep learning, failureevent modeling, and time series forecasting.  Designed with real-world applications in mind, the course emphasizes solving practical challenges in manufacturing, reliability, and quality control. Through interactive exercises and guided examples,participants will gain not only technical proficiency but also the confidence to apply analytics for improved performance, efficiency, and innovation in their organizations.
    RA00118

    Tools and Tactics to Recover Troubled Projects

    Upcoming Dates
    • Jun. 16-17, 2026 (E016)
      Madison, WI or Live Online
      $1,495
    • Jun. 15-16, 2027 (E017)
      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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