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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Electrical Grounding and Bonding per the National Electrical Code

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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.
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Discipline: Electrical
RA00004

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

Intermediate Power Electronics Power Converter Topologies, Modeling & Control

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Advance your understanding of power electronics by mastering converter topologies, modeling techniques, and control strategies critical for high-performance systems. This expert-led course combines theory, practical application, and hands-on learning to equip professionals with the skills to optimize modern power systems.
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Discipline: Electrical
RA00072

Agentic AI Workflow Agents and Applications

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Learn to build powerful AI chatbots without needing to write code. This course empowers technical professionals to create, deploy, and optimize generative AI systems using Azure AI’s no-code tools.
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RA00091

Industrial Data Analytics: Models, Forecasts, and AI Tools

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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, failure event 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

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Water and Wastewater Sector Comprehensive Training

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This course provides water and wastewater professionals with practical knowledge and skills realted to how AI is currently being used in the Water/Wastewater field be used and how it can drive smarter, more efficient, and more resilient design and operations. The course helps professionals understand current implementation, the opportunities and the real-world requirements for successful adoption. Participants learn how to evaluate AI use cases, assess data and system readiness, and make informed decisions about implementation, governance, legal considerations, and long-term value.
RA00132

DDC Controls

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Master the principles and architecture of Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems for HVAC applications with a vendor-neutral, hands-on course. Learn how to design, specify, and troubleshoot DDC systems that are efficient, secure, and scalable for modern building environments.
Discipline: Mechanical
RA00259

Solid Waste Landfill Design

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Designing or expanding a solid waste landfill requires technical precision, regulatory insight, and a deep understanding of evolving environmental challenges. This course equips professionals with the tools to plan, design, and manage landfills that are safe, sustainable, and compliant.
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