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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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The Commissioning Process for Delivering Quality Constructed Projects

Upcoming Dates
  • Apr. 20-22, 2026 (D981)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,595
Learn why the Commissioning Process (CxP) provides consistent, cost-effective, and successful delivery of new buildings and constructed projects, and enhances the performance of existing buildings. Gain tools and techniques to incorporate this quality process from pre-design through the life of the facility. Highly valuable for all project team members, this course covers CxP goals, process steps, cost and benefits, case studies, and more.
Customizable
Discipline: Mechanical
Topic: Facilities and Building Systems, Commissioning
RA00257

Electrical Systems Design for the Non-Electrical Engineer

Upcoming Dates
  • Apr. 20-24, 2026 (D637)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,995
  • Sep. 14-18, 2026 (D638)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $2,095
Take this course to learn fundamental electrical concepts and electrical power distribution design for industrial and commercial systems—1,000 volts and below. This course is intended for those with no formal training in electrical engineering.
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Electric Power Systems, Distribution and Low Voltage
RA00066

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
Topic: AI and Data Analytics , Data Analytics
RA00109

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

QRM Introduction Fundamentals of Quick Response Manufacturing

Upcoming Dates
  • 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
Topic: Industrial, Operations and Manufacturing Processes, Quick Response Manufacturing
RA18013

Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety

Upcoming Dates
  • Apr. 27-28, 2026 (E123)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,295
Learn how to prevent train-vehicle collisions and pedestrian fatalities by applying proven highway-rail grade crossing safety principles. This course equips transportation professionals with the tools to design, evaluate, and improve crossings using current regulations, technologies, and best practices.
Customizable
Discipline: Civil and Environmental
Topic: Transportation Infrastructure, Railroad Engineering
RA00344

Critical Conversations Results-based Communication

Upcoming Dates
  • Apr. 27-30, 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
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