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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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Critical Conversations Results-based Communication

Upcoming Dates
  • May 19-20, 2027 (E187)
    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

Tools and Tactics to Recover Troubled Projects

Upcoming Dates
  • Jun. 22-23, 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
Topic: Leadership, Leadership and Management
RA00043

Global Leadership for Technical Teams

Upcoming Dates
  • Aug. 17-18, 2027 (E015)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,495
Managing global technical teams requires more than just time zone coordination—it demands cultural fluency, virtual leadership, and the right tools. This course equips engineers and project leaders with the skills to lead diverse, distributed teams with confidence and clarity.
Customizable
Topic: Leadership, Leadership and Management
RA00042

Applied Leadership for Performance Culture

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  • Not scheduled at this time. Click the course title for program description and contact information.

Transform your leadership approach and drive a high-performance culture with this hands-on, 3-day course. Learn Hoshin Planning and master the people-focused leadership skills needed to implement and sustain continuous improvement across your organization.
Customizable
Topic: Leadership, Leadership and Management
RA01803
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