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Join us today and unlock your full potential for success in the rapidly changing world of engineering and technology. UW-Madison’s College of Engineering (COE) is a leading professional development organization dedicated to empowering engineers and technical professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in their fields. We offer a wide range of cutting-edge courses designed to enhance professional growth and provide opportunities for career advancement. Our expert instructors, both faculty and industry veterans, deliver engaging and practical training sessions that bridge the gap between theory and real-world applications. Whether you are looking to deepen your expertise in a specific technical area, stay abreast of the latest industry trends, or broaden your skill set to adapt to evolving challenges, UW-Madison’s College of Engineering is your trusted partner in engineering professional development.

 

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Critical Conversations Results-based Communication

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 1-2, 2025 (D360)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,695
  • Feb. 2-5, 2026 (D773)
    Live Online
    $1,695
  • Sep. 16-17, 2026 (D776)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,695
To achieve good outcomes in the workplace, we need all stakeholders to have open, clear and honest conversations with their team, bosses, peers and customers. Often conversations go wrong through misunderstandings and perceptions of ulterior motives. People are often aware that their conversations are not achieving the results they want but do not have any specific tools to improve them.
Discipline: Civil and Environmental, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical
Topic: Leadership, Leadership and Management
RA01567

Effectively Managing Technical Teams

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 6-8, 2025 (D361)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,995
  • Jan. 19-23, 2026 (D771)
    Live Online
    $1,995
  • Sep. 9-11, 2026 (D774)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,995
Technical teams present many challenges for engineering managers. Team leaders must often give up some of their technical authority to focus on strategic management, operational planning and human resource management. They also need solid communications skills and know how to represent the team across the organization and at a high level. In this hands-on course, you will learn strategic and operational planning tools to set goals, establish objectives and build defensible budgets from an instructor who has actually “walked the talk” of this course with his own experiences.
Customizable
Discipline: Civil and Environmental, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical
Topic: Leadership, Leadership and Management
RA01092

National Electrical Safety Code

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 14-16, 2025 (D604)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,695
This essential course is your opportunity to focus in depth on the rules and provisions of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC®). During four days of intensive, interactive discussion and team exercises, you will learn the organization and the application of the NESC® code. You will also learn how to integrate code and regulatory requirements into standard design and operating practices.
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Electric Power, Distribution and Low Voltage
RA00008

Principles of Substation Design and Construction

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 20-22, 2025 (D633)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,895
  • Feb. 3-5, 2026 (D635)
    Face-to-Face Lake Buena Vista, FL
    $1,995
This fundamental course leads you through a step-by-step study of the substation design and construction process. From initial site review and selection to creating substation layout drawings and equipment specifications, you will consider every phase in detail. Expert instructors with decades of substation design experience will guide you in learning how to develop reliable substation designs, control project costs, and keep your project on schedule. In-class exercises will put you in the design environment and give you the confidence to immediately apply what you've learned in this course to your job.
Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Electric Power, Transmission
RA00063

Fundamentals of Railway Train Control and Signaling

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 28-29, 2025 (D748)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,295
Learn the fundamentals of today’s railway train control systems.  Attendees will learn about Interlockings, Track Circuits, Automatic Train Protection, and Control as well as and CBTC (Communications Based Train Control) and Positive Train Control (PTC).  By knowing how train control and signaling systems are designed and operated, you will be able to increase railway capacity, reliability, and safety.
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Transportation Infrastructure, Railroad Engineering
RA00549

Coaching and Mentoring for Technical Leaders

Upcoming Dates
  • Nov. 4-5, 2025 (D699)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,695
Learn how to coach, mentor, evaluate, and continuously improve the skills of potential leaders in your organization using the Situational Leadership II® (SLII®) system. The benefits to your organization are many—you will improve internal communication, help others achieve their goals, coach others to be confident and self-directed, and demonstrate organizational leadership that values and honors differences.
Customizable
Discipline: Civil and Environmental, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical
Topic: Leadership, Leadership and Management
RA01299

Data Center Mechanical and Electrical Design and Operation

Upcoming Dates
  • Nov. 11-13, 2025 (D649)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
  • Oct. 13-15, 2026 (D763)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
Improve your understanding of the design, installation and operation of data centers, including electrical power, HVAC systems, controls, and computer rack layouts. Learn how to comply with the codes, plan for growth and changing technology, implement test procedures, improve energy efficiency, and coordinate with consultants, contractors, and IT professionals.
Discipline: Electrical, Mechanical
Topic: Electric Power
RA01524

Mastering the Transition from Technical Expert to Leader

Upcoming Dates
  • Nov. 17-20, 2025 (D650)
    Live Online
    $1,495
Moving into a management role can be challenging, especially for those who have spent years completing technical work without direct reports or those who are new to the workforce.  In this course, you'll develop the skills and knowledge to succeed as a manager through practical discussions of management and leadership fundamentals and tools that will aid in your transition. Classroom exercises along with a tactical action plan will allow you to immediately make a positive impact.
Customizable
Discipline: Civil and Environmental, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical
Topic: Leadership, Leadership and Management
RA00014
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