Interdisciplinary Professional Programs
College of Engineering

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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    Critical Conversations Results-based Communication

    Upcoming Dates
    • Jan. 20-23, 2026 (D773)
      Live Online
      $1,695
    • Sep. 16-17, 2026 (D776)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $1,695
    This course gives engineers and technical professionals a practical framework for having clear, honest, and productive conversations—especially when stakes are high or conflict is likely. Learn how to plan, deliver, and recover conversations using a proven model that supports better outcomes without damaging relationships.
    Discipline: Civil and Environmental, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical
    Topic: Leadership, Leadership and Management
    RA01567

    Leadership Beyond Your Team Managing Up and Across

    Upcoming Dates
    • Jan. 26-29, 2026 (D772)
      Live Online
      $1,695
    • Sep. 14-15, 2026 (D775)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $1,695
    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.
    Customizable
    Discipline: Civil and Environmental, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical
    Topic: Leadership, Leadership and Management
    RA01406

    Effectively Managing Technical Teams

    Upcoming Dates
    • Feb. 2-6, 2026 (D771)
      Live Online
      $1,995
    • Sep. 9-11, 2026 (D774)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $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
    Discipline: Civil and Environmental, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical
    Topic: Leadership, Leadership and Management
    RA01092

    Engineering Calculations for PSM and RMP

    Upcoming Dates
    • Mar. 25-27, 2026 (D296)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $1,495
    • Mar. 22-26, 2027 (E031)
      Live Online
      $1,595
    • Mar. 20-24, 2028 (E039)
      Live Online
      $1,595
    Master the essential engineering calculations required for OSHA’s Process Safety Management (PSM) and EPA’s Risk Management Plan (RMP) compliance. This course focuses on ammonia refrigeration systems and equips you with the tools to properly document, assess, and support regulatory requirements.
    Discipline: Industrial
    Topic: Industrial, Ammonia Refrigeration, Operations and Manufacturing Processes
    RA01642

    Mastering the Transition from Technical Expert to Leader

    Upcoming Dates
    • Apr. 8-9, 2026 (D813)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $1,495
    • Nov. 17-18, 2026 (E125)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $1,595
    Make the leap from technical expert to confident leader by mastering the skills of communication, delegation, and team motivation. This course equips engineers and technical professionals with the tools to lead effectively, manage meetings, and inspire performance.
    Customizable
    Discipline: Civil and Environmental, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical
    Topic: Leadership, Leadership and Management
    RA00014

    Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician

    Upcoming Dates
    • Apr. 21-23, 2026 (D945)
      Madison, WI or Live Online
      $1,795
    • May 11-13, 2027 (E079)
      Madison, WI or Live Online
      $1,795
    Prepare your maintenance team for CMRT certification with a hands-on course built around the SMRP Body of Knowledge. This program equips technicians and leaders with the practical skills, strategic alignment, and confidence needed to pass the exam and drive reliability excellence.
    Customizable
    Discipline: Industrial
    Topic: Industrial, Maintenance and Reliability Management
    RA00022

    Developing a Winning Strategic Plan for Reliability

    Upcoming Dates
    • May 11-12, 2026 (D902)
      Madison, WI or Live Online
      $1,495
    • Apr. 12-13, 2027 (E080)
      Madison, WI or Live Online
      $1,495
    In today’s competitive business environment, the difference between success and failure is often based on how well our machines and facilities perform. Learn detailed strategic approaches to management and leadership in maintenance and reliability.
    Discipline: Industrial
    Topic: Industrial, Maintenance and Reliability Management
    RA01483
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