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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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Batteries for Electrification Applications

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 21-23, 2026 (E277)
    Live Online
    $1,695
As electric vehicles reshape the future of mobility, understanding rapidly evolving battery technology, a critical component of EV systems, is essential for engineers driving innovation. This course delivers a comprehensive, hands-on exploration of battery systems—from chemistry and safety to modeling, management, and second-life applications.
Customizable
Topic: Electrification , Energy Systems
RA01816

Manufacturing Systems and Design

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  • Start Anytime
    Online Anytime
    $295
Explore the core manufacturing systems that drive modern production, from traditional models to agile, customer-focused methodologies. This course equips engineers with the tools to evaluate system performance, optimize processes, and align operations with strategic goals.
Topic: Industrial, Operations and Manufacturing Processes
RA01823

Continuous Improvement

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  • Start Anytime
    Online Anytime
    $295
Unlock the power of continuous improvement to drive productivity, quality, and innovation in manufacturing. This course equips engineers with practical tools and lean strategies to identify inefficiencies and lead sustainable change.
Topic: Industrial, Operations and Manufacturing Processes
RA01826

Design of Experiments

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  • Start Anytime
    Online Anytime
    $295
Unlock the power of statistically designed experiments to identify key process variables, reduce variation, and optimize performance. This self-paced course introduces factorial and fractional factorial designs, equipping participants with practical tools to drive quality improvement in industrial settings.
Topic: AI and Data Analytics , Data Analytics
RA01846

Hybrid Vehicle Powertrain and Systems Controls

Upcoming Dates
  • May 18-20, 2027 (E009)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,995
Master the architecture and control strategies behind today’s advanced powertrain systems—from system-level design to component-level implementation. This course equips engineers and managers with the tools to understand, design, and develop modern control systems for electrified and conventional powertrains.
Customizable
Topic: Electrification , EV and Hybrid Power
RA01854

QRM Introduction Fundamentals of Quick Response Manufacturing

Upcoming Dates
  • Aug. 6, 2026 (E054)
    Live Online
    $250
  • Oct. 22, 2026 (E056)
    Live Online
    $250
  • Dec. 1, 2026 (E057)
    Live Online
    $250
  • Feb. 11, 2027 (E234)
    Live Online
    $250
This introductory course provides a foundational understanding of Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM), emphasizing lead time reduction to enhance organizational competitiveness. Participants will explore key strategies for eliminating inefficiencies and fostering enterprise-wide improvements.
Customizable
Topic: Industrial, Operations and Manufacturing Processes, Quick Response Manufacturing
RA18013

Laser-Based Manufacturing I Fundamentals

Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 3-24, 2026 (E376)
    Live Online
    $1,075
This course is the first in the Laser-Based Manufacturing Series and provides the foundational knowledge required for advanced study of laser processing technologies. Participants develop an understanding of laser operation, optics, beam behavior, safety, and the fundamental principles that govern laser-material interactions. Successful completion of this course is required before enrollment in Laser-Based Manufacturing II: Laser-Material Interactions or Laser-Based Manufacturing III: Synthesis & Projects.
RA00145
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