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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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Hybrid Vehicle Powertrain and Systems Controls

Upcoming Dates
  • May 19-21, 2026 (E004)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,995
  • 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 , Energy Systems , EV and Hybrid Power
RA01854

Controls for Aftertreatment Devices

Upcoming Dates
  • Start Anytime
    Online Anytime
    $300
Master the control strategies behind diesel aftertreatment systems in this focused, self-paced course. Learn how to calibrate and manage DOC, DPF, SCR, and ASC components to meet stringent emissions regulations.
Topic: Electrification , Energy Systems
RA01761

Engine Exhaust Aftertreatment Aging

Upcoming Dates
  • Start Anytime
    Online Anytime
    $300
Explore the science of exhaust aftertreatment aging in internal combustion engines through this expert-led, self-paced online course. Learn how catalysts degrade over time in both spark-ignited and compression-ignited systems—and how to counteract it through smart design and regeneration strategies.
Topic: Electrification , Energy Systems
RA01749

Engine Heat Transfer

Upcoming Dates
  • Start Anytime
    Online Anytime
    $300
Master the fundamentals and advanced concepts of heat transfer in internal combustion engines with this self-paced, expert-led online course. Learn how thermal energy moves through engine systems and how to design for optimal performance, durability, and efficiency.
Topic: Electrification , Energy Systems
RA01747

Engine Valvetrain Design Series

Upcoming Dates
  • Start Anytime
    Online Anytime
    $1,895
Master the design and optimization of modern engine valvetrain systems to enhance Internal Combustion engine performance, emissions, and fuel economy. This comprehensive course equips engineers with cutting-edge tools, materials, and techniques for immediate and long-term benefits in engineering decision-making and problem-solving.
Discipline: Mechanical
Topic: Electrification , Energy Systems
RA01040

Fundamentals of IC Engine Performance and Thermodynamics

Upcoming Dates
  • Start Anytime
    Online Anytime
    $300
Gain a foundational understanding of internal combustion (IC) engine performance and thermodynamics, including how engines produce power, efficiency, and torque. This course explores the principles behind engine cycles, combustion modes, and the thermodynamic limits that define engine behavior.
Topic: Electrification , Energy Systems
RA01654

Introduction to CI Combustion Modeling

Upcoming Dates
  • Start Anytime
    Online Anytime
    $300
Gain a foundational understanding of compression ignition (CI) combustion modeling in this self-paced, expert-led online course. Explore key concepts like turbulence, fuel spray dynamics, and emissions modeling to support simulation-driven engine design.
Topic: Electrification , Energy Systems
RA01767

Introduction to SI Combustion Modeling

Upcoming Dates
  • Start Anytime
    Online Anytime
    $300
Build a strong foundation in spark-ignited (SI) combustion modeling with this self-paced, expert-led online course. Learn how to simulate combustion processes using turbulence, fuel spray, knock, and cycle-to-cycle variability models.
Topic: Electrification , Energy Systems
RA01769
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