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 (31)

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QRM Introduction Fundamentals of Quick Response Manufacturing

Upcoming Dates
  • Feb. 5, 2026 (E050)
    Live Online
    $250
  • Apr. 24, 2026 (E052)
    Live Online
    $250
  • Jun. 18, 2026 (E053)
    Live Online
    $250
  • Aug. 6, 2026 (E054)
    Live Online
    $250
  • Oct. 22, 2026 (E056)
    Live Online
    $250
  • Dec. 1, 2026 (E057)
    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
RA18013

New Operational Excellence Strategies for Transforming Manufacturing Performance

Upcoming Dates
  • Feb. 25-26, 2026 (E068)
    Live Online
    $1,495
This two-day, advanced course helps experienced professionals design and implement an operational system that connects strategy, daily execution, and culture. Participants learn to align people, processes, and technology to drive sustained performance and resilience. Through lectures, case studies, and action planning, participants explore tools such as leader standard work, visual management, and design thinking to apply operational excellence in real settings. Through a mix of lectures, case studies, simulations, and guided action planning, participants explore leader standard work, management systems, system resilience, and design thinking. The course provides a practical and strategic approach for professionals who are ready to integrate operational excellence into their thought processes, leadership, and management.
RA00113

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
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
RA01642

Supply Chain Analytics

Upcoming Dates
  • Apr. 21-22, 2026 (E119)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
Hands-on supply chain analytics course focused on applying advanced data methods to real operations challenges, improving forecasting, planning, and decision-making.
Customizable
RA00109

Leading Digital Change Transforming People, Process, and Purpose

Upcoming Dates
  • May 6-8, 2026 (E102)
    Live Online
    $1,995
Leading digital change goes beyond new technology; it's about empowering people, optimizing processes, and defining a clear purpose. This course provides leaders and teams with the practical tools and frameworks needed to navigate complex strategic and cultural transformations. You will leave with an actionable roadmap for your organization's ongoing success in the digital age.
RA00020

Root Cause Analysis Tools for Technical Applications

Upcoming Dates
  • May 13-14, 2026 (D908)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
  • Apr. 14-15, 2027 (E087)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
Master the tools and techniques of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to eliminate recurring problems and drive sustainable improvements in your technical operations. This course equips engineers and technical professionals with practical, proven methods to identify, analyze, and resolve the root causes of complex issues.
RA01659

New Continuous Improvement From Symptoms to Solutions

Upcoming Dates
  • Jun. 9-12, 2026 (E067)
    Live Online
    $1,495
From Symptoms to Solutions: A Team-Based Approach to Continual Improvement is a two-day, instructor-led course that gives professionals a structured, team-based method for solving recurring problems in manufacturing and operations. Aligned with the Manufacturing Excellence Certificate, the course emphasizes practical tools and facilitation skills that support long-term, cross-functional improvement efforts. Participants learn to apply continual improvement principles in real-world settings and leave with strategies they can use immediately. The course develops the capability to apply structured problem-solving within PDCA cycles, quality systems, and broader improvement efforts. It supports continual improvement by developing shared language, team facilitation skills, and habits that lead to measurable results. Aligned with the Manufacturing Excellence Certificate, this course complements InterPro’s broader offerings in operational excellence, leadership, and applied improvement practices.
Customizable
RA00112
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