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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Transmission and Wholesale Markets School

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Gain a comprehensive understanding of how transmission services are priced, planned, and operated in today’s competitive wholesale energy markets. This five-day intensive course equips you with the tools to make smarter, more cost-effective decisions for your organization’s power systems.
Discipline: Electrical
RA00051

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

Fundamentals of Railway Train Control and Signaling

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Learn the foundational principles behind modern railway train control and signaling systems, including block signal design, interlockings, and Positive Train Control (PTC). This course equips engineers and rail professionals with the knowledge to understand, evaluate, and contribute to safe and efficient rail operations.
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Discipline: Electrical
RA00549

Electrified Rail Systems Traction Power and Overhead Contact Systems Fundamentals

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Gain a comprehensive understanding of rail traction power and overhead contact systems, essential for anyone working with electrically powered rail systems. Learn the principles of design, construction, and operation for traction power and overhead contact systems.
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Discipline: Electrical
RA01357

Power Electronics Design Boot Camp Electrical, Thermal, EMI, Reliability, and New Devices

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Power electronics is a critical technology that requires multi-disciplinary design knowledge. This course will teach you how to develop competitive products utilizing many core disciplines needed for power electronic design.
Discipline: Electrical
RA01448

Fundamentals of Electric Rail Vehicle Systems Design, Procurement, Operations, and Maintenance

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This course provides a comprehensive foundation in the design, procurement, operation, and maintenance of electric rail vehicles, including light rail, heavy rail, and commuter rail systems. Participants will explore the integration of complex subsystems, industry standards, and best practices for ensuring safety, reliability, and performance.
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Discipline: Electrical
RA01521

Evaluating Acoustics and Vibration in Buildings

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Proper acoustics are critically important in recording studios and music and performing arts centers, as well as office environments, hospitality spaces, and even experimental research laboratories. Learn acoustical and vibration criteria, understand material and equipment isolation, and discover ways to mitigate potential issues.
Discipline: Mechanical
RA01532

Property Maintenance Code Compliance and Enforcement

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Strengthen your community’s housing safety and livability by mastering property maintenance code compliance and enforcement. This course equips professionals with the tools to identify violations, manage inspection programs, and enforce health and safety standards effectively.
RA01552
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