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 (206)

Understanding Plumbing Systems in Commercial Buildings

Upcoming Dates
  • Jun. 9-11, 2026 (D738)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,595
  • Jun. 8-10, 2027 (E112)
    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

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

Tools and Tactics to Recover Troubled Projects

Upcoming Dates
  • Jun. 16-17, 2026 (E016)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
  • Jun. 15-16, 2027 (E017)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
When critical technical projects go off the rails, engineers need more than hope—they need a recovery plan. This course equips you with proven tools and tactics to diagnose, troubleshoot, and rescue troubled projects before they derail your entire roadmap.
Customizable
RA00043

New Industrial Data Analytics: Models, Forecasts, and AI Tools

Upcoming Dates
  • Jun. 16-19, 2026 (E107)
    Live Online
    $1,695
Unlock the power of data to drive smarter decisions in engineering and industry. This hands-on course introduces engineers and technical professionals to the tools and methods needed to turn raw data into actionable insights. Using Python, participants will master data preparation, visualization, and advanced analytics techniques such as classification, clustering, and pattern mining. Building on this foundation, the course explores predictive modeling, anomaly detection, deep learning, failureevent modeling, and time series forecasting.  Designed with real-world applications in mind, the course emphasizes solving practical challenges in manufacturing, reliability, and quality control. Through interactive exercises and guided examples,participants will gain not only technical proficiency but also the confidence to apply analytics for improved performance, efficiency, and innovation in their organizations.
RA00118

Electrical Grounding and Bonding per the National Electrical Code

Upcoming Dates
  • Jun. 16-18, 2026 (D879)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
In this course, you will learn about specific facility grounding problems and their consequences, such as fires, electrocutions, and equipment damage. We'll discuss grounding problems experienced on systems 1000V or less and how to avoid them. You'll build a firm foundation of knowledge about grounding and bonding to help you successfully complete your next project.
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
RA00004
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