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Join us today and unlock your full potential for success in the rapidly changing world of engineering and technology. UW-Madison’s College of Engineering (COE) is a leading professional development organization dedicated to empowering engineers and technical professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in their fields. We offer a wide range of cutting-edge courses designed to enhance professional growth and provide opportunities for career advancement. Our expert instructors, both faculty and industry veterans, deliver engaging and practical training sessions that bridge the gap between theory and real-world applications. Whether you are looking to deepen your expertise in a specific technical area, stay abreast of the latest industry trends, or broaden your skill set to adapt to evolving challenges, UW-Madison’s College of Engineering is your trusted partner in engineering professional development.

 

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Effectively Managing Technical Teams

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 6-8, 2025 (D361)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,995
  • Jan. 19-23, 2026 (D771)
    Live Online
    $1,995
  • Sep. 9-11, 2026 (D774)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,995
Technical teams present many challenges for engineering managers. Team leaders must often give up some of their technical authority to focus on strategic management, operational planning and human resource management. They also need solid communications skills and know how to represent the team across the organization and at a high level. In this hands-on course, you will learn strategic and operational planning tools to set goals, establish objectives and build defensible budgets from an instructor who has actually “walked the talk” of this course with his own experiences.
Customizable
RA01092

Water Entry Prevention and Moisture Control in Buildings

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 6-8, 2025 (D566)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
Learn about the fundamentals of moisture and moisture control in buildings and the basics of water and water-vapor behavior. You'll also receive moisture-control guidance for building design, construction, and maintenance and understand how to prevent and solve moisture problems in walls, foundations, and roofs.
RA00291

Evaluating Acoustics and Vibration in Buildings

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 14-16, 2025 (D564)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
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

National Electrical Safety Code

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 14-16, 2025 (D604)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,695
This essential course is your opportunity to focus in depth on the rules and provisions of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC®). During four days of intensive, interactive discussion and team exercises, you will learn the organization and the application of the NESC® code. You will also learn how to integrate code and regulatory requirements into standard design and operating practices.
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
RA00008

Essentials of Hydraulics for Civil and Environmental Professionals

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 21-23, 2025 (D690)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,595
Build a solid foundation in applied hydraulics to address real-world challenges faced by civil and environmental professionals. This course covers essential principles and techniques for solving hydraulic problems across water supply systems, wastewater facilities, groundwater wells, stormwater management, and more.
Customizable
RA01106

Fundamentals of Substation Equipment and Control Systems

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 21-23, 2025 (D625)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,895
  • Feb. 10-12, 2026 (D770)
    Face-to-Face Lake Buena Vista, FL
    $1,895
Explore the essential components of an electric substation and master the control and wiring diagrams that govern their operation. Guided by professional engineers with decades of experience, you'll learn start-up and troubleshooting procedures for substation equipment.
Discipline: Electrical
RA00509
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