University of Wisconsin–Madison

Water & Environmental Courses for Engineers and Technical Professionals

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Enhance your ability to analyze, design, and maintain drinking water, wastewater, and environmental systems that support safe, efficient, and resilient infrastructure.

Engineers working in water and environmental fields balance technical, regulatory, and operational demands. These courses help you strengthen skills in drinking-water treatment, wastewater processes, stormwater and flood modeling, groundwater systems, solid waste, and environmental compliance.

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Water and Environmental Focus Areas

Drinking Water

Build skills in drinking-water treatment, distribution, quality improvement, corrosion control, and utility operations.

Stormwaters, Rivers, and Groundwater

Develop practical skills in hydraulic modeling, floodplain analysis, culvert and bridge hydraulics, and surface/groundwater behavior.

Geotechnical & Solid Waste

Gain expertise in landfill design, gas management, and geotechnical considerations for environmental and waste systems.

Wastewater

Learn core wastewater processes, microbiology, pumping, modeling, and treatment technologies used in modern facilities.

Using HEC-RAS to Model Bridges, Culverts, and Floodplains

Gain proficiency in flood analysis, a solid understanding of the theory behind the model, and a practical ability to work the model effectively.

Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) Credentialing Course

Learn how to apply Envision across the project lifecycle, from planning to verification, and receive the highly valued ENV SP credential.

Nutrient Removal Engineering: Phosphorus and Nitrogen in Wastewater Treatment

Learn how to apply Envision across the project lifecycle, from planning to verification, and receive the highly valued ENV SP credential.

Upcoming Courses

Certificates & Pathways

Looking for a credentialed path? Explore Certificate Programs that provide a structured group of courses leading to a professional certificate, and get a 10% discount on related courses.

PDH, CEU, & Licensing

Most courses are eligible for PDH or CEU credit and are widely accepted for PE license renewals. Some courses may offer additional industry- or license-specific accreditation. See course pages for details.

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