Professional Development Courses

Assess organizational readiness, overcome resistance, and develop a practical implementation plan for successful technical and operational change.

This interactive ethics workshop explores real-world conflicts of interest that engineers and technical professionals may face in both public and private sectors. Through case studies and open discussion, participants will gain practical tools for navigating ethical gray areas with confidence and integrity.

The National Electrical Code® is the "benchmark for safe electrical design, installation, and inspection to protect consumers and property from electrical hazards," according to the National Fire Protection Association. Stay current with the National Electrical Code® (NEC®) and learn how to apply its standards to ensure safe, compliant electrical system design and installation. This course provides practical guidance for interpreting and implementing NEC® requirements in real-world projects.

This course provides a comprehensive foundation in the design, procurement, operation, and maintenance of electric rail vehicles, including light rail, heavy rail, and commuter rail systems. Participants will explore the integration of complex subsystems, industry standards, and best practices for ensuring safety, reliability, and performance.

Gain a clear, practical understanding of how electricity is generated, transmitted, and distributed—even if you don’t have an electrical engineering background. This course demystifies utility operations and equips professionals with the knowledge to make informed decisions in a rapidly evolving energy landscape.

Learn how to conduct high-performance Process Safety Management (PSM) audits that drive compliance, continuous improvement and save your organization time and money. This hands-on course equips safety professionals with the tools to assess, report, and enhance PSM systems effectively.

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.

Technical professionals learn financial analysis, estimate initial and lifetime costs, and make capital investment decisions.

Break the response time spiral with MCT mapping, QRM cell design, and POLCA in this 3-day workshop led by the Center for QRM.

This is a 10-week online course that covers the essentials of modeling wastewater treatment systems. Many in the wastewater field are familiar with various wastewater modeling softwares; however, these softwares cannot provide accurate and reliable results without a solid understanding of the modeling process. This course therefore provides a foundational understanding of the modeling process to ensure your modeling is performed correctly and that the modeling results and accurate, meaningful, and truly useful to you. This course is applicable to wastewater professionals, regardless of what wastewater modeling software they may choose to use. While the course is intended for those who will be performing the modeling work, it is also recommended for professionals who may be overseeing, reviewing, and wanting to understand modeling results. No prior modeling experience is required.