Professional Development Courses

Learn the minimum safety requirements for railroad track to comply with FRA 213, and understand the responsibilities for compliance and proper designation of qualified people to supervise and inspect track. This course will help you ensure safe and efficient railway operations by mastering the key aspects of track safety standards.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of rail traction power and overhead contact systems, essential for anyone working with electrically powered rail systems. Learn the principles of design, construction, and operation for traction power and overhead contact systems.

Build your knowledge on global best practices in maintenance and reliability through this highly interactive course. Gain confidence and skills to achieve certification as a maintenance and reliability professional (CMRP).

Work more efficiently and stay on top of the latest innovations by learning about the expanding industry of power electric drives. You'll learn the latest technologies through hands-on examples you can apply immediately on the job.

EMI/EMC is a critical requirement for developing competitive products and systems. Gain essential knowledge on Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) to develop competitive products and systems. Understand coupling mechanisms, circuit board layout, emissions, susceptibility, bonding, grounding, and lightning with practical examples.

Learn corrosion control strategies that address lead, copper, and other distribution system challenges. Position your water system for long-term success.

Grasp the fundamentals of solar photovoltaic energy conversion and gain insight into solar power plant design, plant components, the complexities of interconnection requirements, and other essential topics.

Master the art of influencing those at your level or higher to become a more effective leader. Learn how to make yourself heard and change others' behavior to ensure reliable partnerships in your programs and projects.

This course, and related cross-connection control and backflow prevention courses, are being offered by our partner, Madison College. These courses will provide the same high-quality cross-connection control and backflow prevention training you have come to expect from UW–Madison InterPro. Earn the ASSE Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester certification by completing this comprehensive course and exam. This certification meets backflow tester requirements in Minnesota, Michigan, and many other states. You must have five years of experience in plumbing or a related industry to take the exam.

Earn industry-recognized certifications in building enclosure commissioning through comprehensive training and examination. Gain recognition for your skills and enhance your professional credentials. To become certified, you must pass an online examination and complete the three-day training course titled Commissioning Building Enclosure Assemblies and Systems.  One or both of the following certificates are awarded based on examination scoring: CxA+BE – Accredited Commissioning Authority + Building Enclosure  BECxP – Accredited Building Enclosure Commissioning Provider