University of Wisconsin–Madison

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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Courses (36)

    Power System Analysis Skills for Engineers and Technicians

    Upcoming Dates
    • Mar. 16-18, 2027 (E042)
      Madison, WI or Live Online
      $1,895
    This introductory course begins with a review of three-phase power calculations, the per-unit system, and phasor algebra—basic tools used in modeling and how to solve nearly all types of power system problems. Learn symmetrical components and how to use them to calculate balanced and unbalanced short-circuit faults, and open-circuit faults on three-phase power systems. In addition, you will learn how to correctly model the various types of transformer connections, phase shifts through delta-wye transformers, and transmission and distribution line impedances.
    Discipline: Electrical
    RA00691

    Designing Electrical Overhead Distribution Lines

    Upcoming Dates
    • Apr. 6-8, 2027 (E287)
      Madison, WI or Live Online
      $1,895
    Master the design of electrical overhead distribution lines with hands-on exercises grounded in real-world scenarios and the latest National Electrical Safety Code® (NESC) updates. This course equips engineers with the technical, legal, and safety knowledge needed to design reliable and compliant overhead systems.
    Customizable
    Discipline: Electrical
    RA00002

    Electrical Systems Design for the Non-Electrical Engineer

    Upcoming Dates
    • 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
    RA00066

    Effectively Managing Technical Teams

    Upcoming Dates
    • 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
    RA01092

    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.
    RA01567

    Electrical Distribution Principles and Applications

    Upcoming Dates
    • Jul. 13-15, 2027 (E432)
      Madison, WI or Live Online
      $1,895
    Master the core principles of AC electricity and three-phase distribution systems to enhance your ability to design, operate, and troubleshoot utility-scale electrical networks. This course blends theory with hands-on problem-solving to help you make informed decisions about conductors, transformers, protection systems, and planning strategies.
    Customizable
    Discipline: Electrical
    RA00533

    Transmission and Wholesale Markets School

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

    Gain a comprehensive understanding of how transmission services are priced, planned, and operated in today’s competitive wholesale energy markets. This five-day intensive course equips you with the tools to make smarter, more cost-effective decisions for your organization’s power systems.
    Discipline: Electrical
    RA00051
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