Gain the knowledge needed to design, build, commission, operate, and maintain durable, energy-efficient, and healthy buildings. Learn More

Topic Areas Include:

Building Systems

Commissioning

Design & Construction

Civil engineers and other technical professionals help design and build infrastructure systems and facilities for government agencies and private sector firms. Since infrastructure usually involves a significant initial investment and is expected to have an extended useful life, it is essential that the design accounts for construction, operation and maintenance. Learn how to overcome environmental challenges in regards to solid waste and disposal, or understand the basics of soil engineering. If you’re a public works manager or engineer, learn how you can make the most of your dollars to build and maintain your community’s infrastructure systems. Keep your roads, streets, highways safe by learning how to predict pavement performance, and ensure your railroads are compliant with FRA 237. If water is your specialty, learn how to keep your supply safe through wastewater and treatment, or get certified in cross-connection and backflow prevention. Learn More

Topic Areas Include:

Environmental Management

Geotechnical & Coastal

Infrastructure Management

Transportation

Water

Rapid changes in technology along with employee retirements and external economic pressures are driving a need for more technical leaders. But you'll have to be more than just tech-savvy to succeed in these roles--you'll also have to be people-savvy. Get ready to tackle a leading role in your organization or improve the way you’re approaching your current management role with a course from UW-Madison. Learn how to manage projects and technical teams, adopt new standards of asset management, communicate with your key stakeholders, and establish yourself as a thought leader in your organization. Choose from short courses, the Technical Leadership Certificate, or our online degree programs to strengthen your skills. Learn More

Topic Areas Include:

Asset Management

Disaster Management

Project Management

Technical Communications

Technical Leadership

Whether you work in the industries of general manufacturing, food processing, or in the design and development of engine systems, UW-Madison has a wide range of advanced products and processes courses with depth and breadth to fulfill your needs. Not only will you learn how to better manage your output, you’ll learn strategies to avoid hazards and liabilities, keeping your technical professionals and your customers safe. Learn how to reduce your costs and order fulfillment time with an advanced manufacturing course, or keep your maintenance processes running smoothly with a Maintenance Management Certificate. Master the fundamentals of ammonia refrigeration, or work toward a laser welding certificate to improve your welding skills. Design internal combustion engines or learn how to make Lean work for your organization. Learn More

Topic Areas Include:

Advanced Manufacturing

Advanced Processes

Advanced Products

Operations & Maintenance Management

Process Management