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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Manufacturing Systems and Design

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  • Start Anytime
    Online Anytime
    $295
Explore the core manufacturing systems that drive modern production, from traditional models to agile, customer-focused methodologies. This course equips engineers with the tools to evaluate system performance, optimize processes, and align operations with strategic goals.
Customizable
RA01823

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.
Customizable
RA01826

Leading Digital Change Transforming People, Process, and Purpose

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  • May 6-8, 2026 (E102)
    Live Online
    $1,995
Leading digital change goes beyond new technology; it's about empowering people, optimizing processes, and defining a clear purpose. This course provides leaders and teams with the practical tools and frameworks needed to navigate complex strategic and cultural transformations. You will leave with an actionable roadmap for your organization's ongoing success in the digital age.
RA00020

Decisionmaking as a Competitive Advantage Choosing by Advantages (CBA)

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  • Jun. 24-25, 2026 (E020)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
  • Nov. 4-5, 2026 (E103)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
Join our course to master a proven decisionmaking* process essential for professionals in capital-intensive manufacturing, facilities, and construction projects. Developed by Jim Suhr in 1981 and detailed in his influential works, CBA offers a structured five-phase approach to making sound decisions using both objective and subjective data. Participants will learn to discern decision contexts, effectively use data, and apply CBA methods through hands-on case studies. This course is designed for leaders, managers, engineers, and consultants, equipping them with practical skills to make better, more informed decisions, enhance collaboration, and drive continuous improvement in their organizations. Enhance your decision-making capabilities and achieve better outcomes in today's complex business environment.
RA00027

Design of Experiments in Minitab

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    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.
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RA00048

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.
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RA01846
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