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)

Effectively Managing Your Maintenance Team Through Change Leadership

Upcoming Dates
  • May 20-21, 2026 (D947)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
  • May 19-20, 2027 (E082)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
Lead your maintenance team through change with confidence using proven leadership strategies tailored to reliability and operations environments. This course equips professionals with the tools to drive sustainable improvements, align behaviors, and foster a culture of continuous progress.
RA00075

Commissioning Building Enclosure Assemblies and Systems

Upcoming Dates
  • Jun. 8-10, 2026 (D992)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,595
Gain expertise in commissioning building enclosure assemblies and systems to ensure optimal performance, durability, and compliance. This course provides essential knowledge of building science fundamentals, commissioning processes, and testing methods for enclosures like walls, roofs, windows, and doors.
Discipline: Mechanical
RA01167

Understanding Plumbing Systems in Commercial Buildings

Upcoming Dates
  • Jun. 9-11, 2026 (D738)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,595
This course provides a comprehensive overview of plumbing systems in commercial buildings, covering design, installation, and operation of water, waste, storm, and specialty systems. Participants will gain the knowledge needed to interpret codes, coordinate with other trades, and address complex plumbing challenges in specialized facilities.
Discipline: Mechanical
RA01520

New Turning Data Into Insight: A Hands On Tableau Short Course

Upcoming Dates
  • Jun. 9-12, 2026 (E106)
    Live Online
    $1,695
This course equips engineers with practical skills to transform raw data into clear, impactful visualizations using Tableau. Participants will learn to gather, cleanse, and prepare data, then design interactive dashboards that highlight key insights for engineering decision-making. Through hands-on exercises and a project with sample data sets, learners will leave ready to communicate data findings effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
RA00119

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

Building Enclosure Commissioning Certification Examination

Upcoming Dates
  • Jun. 12-25, 2026 (D993)
    Online
    $875
Earn industry-recognized certifications in building enclosure commissioning through comprehensive training and examination. Gain recognition for your skills and enhance your professional credentials. To become certified, you must pass an online examination and complete the three-day training course titled Commissioning Building Enclosure Assemblies and Systems.  One or both of the following certificates are awarded based on examination scoring: CxA+BE – Accredited Commissioning Authority + Building Enclosure  BECxP – Accredited Building Enclosure Commissioning Provider
Discipline: Mechanical
RA01412

Foundations of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI & ML)

Upcoming Dates
  • Jun. 15-18, 2026 (E024)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $2,195
Gain a practical understanding of how AI and machine learning work—and how to apply them effectively in real-world business and engineering contexts. This course demystifies core concepts like supervised learning, model training, and data preparation so you can make informed decisions and lead AI-driven initiatives.
RA01851
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