Professional Development Courses

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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Chilled Water Plant Design

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Gain the confidence you need to design a successful, energy-efficient chiller plant. Learn how to identify design issues and solve problems regarding plant sizing, location, chiller selection, and cooling tower placement. This course incorporates small-group problem-solving exercises to enrich your learning experience.
Discipline: Mechanical
RA01211

Cross-Connection Control and Backflow Prevention

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This course, and related cross-connection control and backflow prevention courses, are being offered by our partner, Madison College. These courses will provide the same high-quality cross-connection and backflow prevention training you have come to expect from UW–Madison InterPro. This course provides practical training through hands-on sessions that will teach you how to test backflow prevention assemblies and identify and resolve problems with backflow prevention assemblies. Backflow theory; selection of backflow prevention methods, devices and assemblies for specific applications; and state and local agency rules and regulations will also be discussed. Participation in this course and successful completion of the hands-on and written examinations fulfill the training requirements for registration as a Cross-Connection Control Tester in Wisconsin and for certification in several other states.
RA00447

Facilities Project Budgets and Construction Cost Estimates

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This course gives engineers and project managers the tools to confidently develop, evaluate, and defend construction budgets and cost estimates. Learn how to anticipate cost drivers, manage change, and align financial planning with technical project execution.
Discipline: Mechanical
RA01548

HVAC Design online

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New course developed for students who may prefer an online format for their professional development training in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) design and applications.  Topics are edited and collated from existing in-person courses within InterPro, including Fundamentals of HVAC, HVAC Design and Analysis, HVAC Applications, Energy Code Training, and Data Center Mechanical and Electrical Design and Operation. Students will learn about the equipment and components used in HVAC and refrigeration systems along with the role that HVAC plays to maintain comfortable, safe, healthy and code-compliant conditions in the indoor environment of commercial buildings.  Two facility types that are described in detail during the course (Healthcare and Data Centers) are rapidly gaining in popularity and both have notably high energy requirements with opportunities for conservation.
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RA00105

Property Maintenance Code Compliance and Enforcement

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Strengthen your community’s housing safety and livability by mastering property maintenance code compliance and enforcement. This course equips professionals with the tools to identify violations, manage inspection programs, and enforce health and safety standards effectively.
RA01552

Structural Provisions in the Building Code and Referenced Standards

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Solidify your engineering expertise with a deep dive into the 2021 International Building Code (IBC) structural provisions and standards from ASCE, AISC, and ACI. This course is tailored to empower engineers to confidently apply code updates in structural design, plan review, and safety compliance.
Customizable
RA00621

Understanding Building Mechanical Systems

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Demystify HVAC&R systems and gain the confidence to collaborate effectively with designers, contractors, and vendors on new builds or system upgrades. This course delivers practical, non-technical insights into how mechanical systems are selected, installed, and optimized for performance.
Discipline: Mechanical
RA00332
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