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.

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Courses (207)

    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
    RA00043

    Decisionmaking as a Competitive Advantage Choosing by Advantages (CBA)

    Upcoming Dates
    • Jun. 24-25, 2026 (E020)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $1,495
    • Nov. 4-5, 2026 (E103)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $1,495
    Join our course to master a proven decisionmaking* process essential for professionals in capital-intensive manufacturing, facilities, and construction projects. Developed by Jim Suhr in 1981 and detailed in his influential works, CBA offers a structured five-phase approach to making sound decisions using both objective and subjective data. Participants will learn to discern decision contexts, effectively use data, and apply CBA methods through hands-on case studies. This course is designed for leaders, managers, engineers, and consultants, equipping them with practical skills to make better, more informed decisions, enhance collaboration, and drive continuous improvement in their organizations. Enhance your decision-making capabilities and achieve better outcomes in today's complex business environment.
    RA00027

    Electrical Distribution Principles and Applications

    Upcoming Dates
    • Jul. 14-16, 2026 (D973)
      Madison, WI or Live Online
      $1,895
    Master the core principles of AC electricity and three-phase distribution systems to enhance your ability to design, operate, and troubleshoot utility-scale electrical networks. This course blends theory with hands-on problem-solving to help you make informed decisions about conductors, transformers, protection systems, and planning strategies.
    Customizable
    Discipline: Electrical
    RA00533

    Power System Analysis Skills for Engineers and Technicians

    Upcoming Dates
    • Aug. 11-13, 2026 (E042)
      Madison, WI or Live Online
      $1,895
    This introductory course begins with a review of three-phase power calculations, the per-unit system, and phasor algebra—basic tools used in modeling and how to solve nearly all types of power system problems. Learn symmetrical components and how to use them to calculate balanced and unbalanced short-circuit faults, and open-circuit faults on three-phase power systems. In addition, you will learn how to correctly model the various types of transformer connections, phase shifts through delta-wye transformers, and transmission and distribution line impedances.
    Discipline: Electrical
    RA00691

    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
    RA00042

    Coordinated Fire Protection Sprinkler and Fire Alarm Systems

    Upcoming Dates
    • Sep. 15-17, 2026 (D758)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $1,395
    This course equips engineers and project teams with the knowledge to design and coordinate sprinkler and fire alarm systems in compliance with NFPA 13 and NFPA 72. Learn how to integrate detection and suppression systems effectively while navigating code requirements, system tradeoffs, and emerging technologies.
    Discipline: Mechanical
    RA01547
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