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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 Engineering Fundamentals for the Non-Electrical Engineer - Circuits Through Embedded Systems

Upcoming Dates
  • Aug. 31 - Sep. 11, 2026 (E028)
    Live Online
    $1,995
Bridge the gap between mechanical and electrical engineering with this foundational course in circuits, embedded systems, and power electronics. Designed for non-electrical engineers, it equips you with the essential knowledge to contribute confidently to multidisciplinary projects and modern electrification efforts.
Customizable
Topic: Electrification , EV and Hybrid Power, Power Electronics, Machines, and Drives
RA00049

QRM Foundation Implementing QRM for Time-Based Competitiveness

Upcoming Dates
  • Jan. 20-22, 2026 (E058)
    Live Online
    $1,995
  • May 19-21, 2026 (E059)
    Live Online
    $1,995
  • Sep. 15-17, 2026 (E060)
    Live Online
    $1,995
Unlock the potential of Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM) and Manufacturing Critical-path Time (MCT) to significantly reduce lead times and improve operational efficiency. This foundational course provides essential implementation skills through hands-on exercises and expert instruction.
Customizable
Topic: Industrial, Quick Response Manufacturing
RA00054

QRM Shop Floor Mastery Cell Design and Scheduling for High-Mix, Low-Volume, and Custom Production

Upcoming Dates
  • Apr. 15-16, 2026 (E062)
    Live Online
    $1,495
  • Oct. 20-21, 2026 (E063)
    Live Online
    $1,495
Elevate your shop floor operations with advanced strategies in cell design and scheduling tailored for high-mix, low-volume, and custom manufacturing environments. This course combines Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM) principles with the innovative POLCA system to optimize production flow and reduce lead times.
Customizable
Topic: Industrial, Quick Response Manufacturing
RA00057

QRM Business Process Optimization Improving Support Operations with Advanced Cell Design

Upcoming Dates
  • Feb. 3-4, 2026 (E064)
    Live Online
    $1,495
  • Aug. 4-5, 2026 (E065)
    Live Online
    $1,495
Unlock the potential of your support operations with advanced cell design techniques to streamline quoting, design, and order processing workflows. Learn how to implement office cells to significantly reduce lead times and enhance overall business performance.
Customizable
Topic: Industrial, Quick Response Manufacturing
RA00058

QRM Strategic Leadership Driving Empowerment, Financial Success, and Sustained Gains

Upcoming Dates
  • Mar. 10-12, 2026 (E061)
    Live Online
    $1,995
In today’s fast-paced manufacturing environment, operations leadership must implement Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM) principles and foster a culture of empowerment, accountability, and financial acumen to drive superior and sustained results. This advanced course equips leaders with the strategic skills and insights to lead QRM initiatives, empower cross-functional teams, and make sound financial decisions supporting long-term competitiveness.
Customizable
Topic: Industrial, Quick Response Manufacturing
RA00062

Tools and Tactics to Recover Troubled Projects

Upcoming Dates
  • Jun. 16-17, 2026 (E016)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
  • Jun. 15-16, 2027 (E017)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
When critical technical projects go off the rails, engineers need more than hope—they need a recovery plan. This course equips you with proven tools and tactics to diagnose, troubleshoot, and rescue troubled projects before they derail your entire roadmap.
Customizable
Topic: Leadership, Leadership and Management
RA00043

Global Leadership for Technical Teams

Upcoming Dates
  • Aug. 18-19, 2026 (E014)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
  • Aug. 17-18, 2027 (E015)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
Managing global technical teams requires more than just time zone coordination—it demands cultural fluency, virtual leadership, and the right tools. This course equips engineers and project leaders with the skills to lead diverse, distributed teams with confidence and clarity.
Customizable
Topic: Leadership, Leadership and Management
RA00042

Future Combustion Fuels for Mobility

Upcoming Dates
  • Apr. 7-9, 2026 (E128)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,995
  • Oct. 20-22, 2026 (E012)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,995
  • Oct. 19-21, 2027 (E013)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,995
As battery-based powertrains face limitations in certain mobility sectors, renewable combustion fuels are emerging as a viable low-carbon alternative. This course equips engineers with the technical and economic insights needed to evaluate, compare, and apply future fuel options for internal combustion systems.
Customizable
Topic: Vehicles and Powertrains, IC Engines
RA00026

New Supply Chain Management

Upcoming Dates
  • Start Anytime
    Online Anytime
    $295
Master the fundamentals of supply chain management and learn how to align logistics strategies with business goals. This three-day asynchronous course equips engineers and operations professionals with practical tools to optimize capacity, inventory, and service levels for maximum efficiency.
Customizable
Discipline: Industrial
Topic: Industrial, Operations and Manufacturing Processes
RA01822
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