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.

Search Filters

Skip to search filters

Courses (105)

  • Course Format

Effective Roadway Lighting

Upcoming Dates
  • Not scheduled at this time. Click the course title for program description and contact information.

This course provides hands-on experience in modern roadway lighting design, incorporating the latest technologies and updated best practices from the 2025 IES RP-8 Recommended Practice for Roadway Lighting. Participants will explore sustainable, energy-efficient lighting solutions that enhance visibility, safety, and efficiency for all road users.
Customizable
RA00194

Fleet Management Effective Practices for Public and Private Fleets

Upcoming Dates
  • Not scheduled at this time. Click the course title for program description and contact information.

Optimize fleet operations with this comprehensive course, focusing on best practices for shop management, vehicle procurement, and cost-saving strategies. Learn systematic approaches to improve performance and reduce fleet operating costs by up to five percent or more annually.
Customizable
RA01064

Foundation Engineering and Design

Upcoming Dates
  • Not scheduled at this time. Click the course title for program description and contact information.

Master the principles and practices of designing safe, cost-effective foundations for buildings, infrastructure, and energy systems. This course delivers practical, design-oriented knowledge for shallow, intermediate, and deep foundation systems, including solutions for challenging soil conditions.
Customizable
RA00333

Fundamentals of Power Delivery for the Non-Electrical Professional

Upcoming Dates
  • Not scheduled at this time. Click the course title for program description and contact information.

Gain a clear, practical understanding of how electricity is generated, transmitted, and distributed—even if you don’t have an electrical engineering background. This course demystifies utility operations and equips professionals with the knowledge to make informed decisions in a rapidly evolving energy landscape.
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
RA01590

Fundamentals of Railroad Bridge Inspection

Upcoming Dates
  • Not scheduled at this time. Click the course title for program description and contact information.

Learn the fundamentals of railroad bridge inspection to ensure the safety of railroad workers and passengers. Whether you're an experienced inspector or aspiring to become one, this course equips you with the latest best practices and techniques.
Customizable
RA01502

Fundamentals of Railway Bridge Engineering and Management

Upcoming Dates
  • Not scheduled at this time. Click the course title for program description and contact information.

This course provides a detailed understanding of basic railway bridge engineering and design, emphasizing compliance with FRA 237, bridge management, and safety assurance practices. Attendees will learn modern techniques such as drone inspections, bridge load capacity assessment, and effective repair strategies.
Customizable
RA00550

Highway Bridge System Design

Upcoming Dates
  • Not scheduled at this time. Click the course title for program description and contact information.

Gain hands-on expertise in highway bridge system design using AASHTO LRFD procedures, with real-world examples in steel, concrete, and prestressed structures. This course bridges theory and practice, equipping structural engineers with the tools to tackle modern bridge design challenges confidently.
Customizable
RA00326

Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety

Upcoming Dates
  • Not scheduled at this time. Click the course title for program description and contact information.

Learn how to prevent train-vehicle collisions and pedestrian fatalities by applying proven highway-rail grade crossing safety principles. This course equips transportation professionals with the tools to design, evaluate, and improve crossings using current regulations, technologies, and best practices.
Customizable
RA00344
Search Results: