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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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    Effectively Managing Technical Teams

    Upcoming Dates
    • Sep. 9-11, 2026 (D774)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $1,995
    • May 12-14, 2027 (E185)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $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

    Electrical Systems Design for the Non-Electrical Engineer

    Upcoming Dates
    • Sep. 14-18, 2026 (D638)
      Madison, WI or Live Online
      $2,095
    • Apr. 19-23, 2027 (E261)
      Madison, WI or Live Online
      $2,095
    • Sep. 13-17, 2027 (E262)
      Madison, WI or Live Online
      $2,095
    • Apr. 3-7, 2028 (E263)
      Madison, WI or Live Online
      $2,095
    Take this course to learn fundamental electrical concepts and electrical power distribution design for industrial and commercial systems—1,000 volts and below. This course is intended for those with no formal training in electrical engineering.
    Customizable
    Discipline: Electrical
    Topic: Electric Power Systems, Distribution and Low Voltage
    RA00066

    Leadership Beyond Your Team Managing Up and Across

    Upcoming Dates
    • Sep. 14-15, 2026 (D775)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $1,695
    • May 17-18, 2027 (E186)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $1,695
    Master the art of influencing those at your level or higher to become a more effective leader. Learn how to make yourself heard and change others' behavior to ensure reliable partnerships in your programs and projects.
    Customizable
    Discipline: Civil and Environmental, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical
    Topic: Leadership, Leadership and Management
    RA01406

    Critical Conversations Results-based Communication

    Upcoming Dates
    • Sep. 16-17, 2026 (D776)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $1,695
    • 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

    Fundamentals of Railway Train Control and Signaling

    Upcoming Dates
    • Sep. 29-30, 2026 (E200)
      Madison, WI or Live Online
      $1,395
    Learn the foundational principles behind modern railway train control and signaling systems, including block signal design, interlockings, and Positive Train Control (PTC). This course equips engineers and rail professionals with the knowledge to understand, evaluate, and contribute to safe and efficient rail operations.
    Customizable
    Discipline: Electrical
    Topic: Transportation Infrastructure, Railroad Engineering
    RA00549

    Interconnection of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) and Grid Modernization

    Upcoming Dates
    • Sep. 29 - Oct. 1, 2026 (E094)
      Madison, WI or Live Online
      $1,895
    Learn how to safely and effectively interconnect Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) to the electric grid while navigating the complexities of grid modernization. This course equips engineers with the technical knowledge and strategic insight needed to support a resilient, efficient, and future-ready power system.
    Discipline: Electrical
    Topic: Electric Power Systems, Distribution and Low Voltage, Renewable Energy Systems
    RA01586

    Underground Electrical Distribution Systems

    Upcoming Dates
    • Oct. 5-7, 2026 (E152)
      Madison, WI or Live Online
      $1,795
    We'll introduce you to underground components and walk you through the principles of planning, policy, design, construction, cost, and cable testing. You'll work through class exercises in policy, design, system layout, and fuse/protective device coordination. We'll also review operations considerations and NESC safety requirements.
    Customizable
    Discipline: Electrical
    Topic: Electric Power Systems, Distribution and Low Voltage
    RA00010
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