University of Wisconsin-Madison Interdisciplinary Professional Programs

05/28/2026

You have the data, now how do you use it?

This new online training session from UW–Madison helps you visualize, analyze, and communicate data through real-world examples and exercises.

Explore Tableau's core functions and build the skills needed to convert raw data into meaningful insights that enhance engineering analysis and support better decision-making.

Join us online this June!
https://interpro.wisc.edu/courses/turning-data-into-insight-a-hands-on-tableau-short-course/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social-2&utm_campaign=E106&utm_term=Data&utm_content=May

05/25/2026

Reliable drinking water starts long before it reaches the tap.

This drinking water training course 'Essentials of Drinking Water Treatment' will provide you with a good working knowledge of conventional and advanced water treatment processes, technology developments, regulations, and case studies, to help you improve your water treatment facilities, operations, and future projects. In addition to covering groundwater and surface water characteristics, the course will address water treatment processes, water disinfection strategies, and water filtration processes. We’ll also discuss current issues, like pipe corrosion, emerging contaminants, and PFAS, and dive into facility planning, decision-making, sustainability, and energy considerations.

Clean and safe drinking water is one of the most important assets of any city or community.

Register today for training to keep your community hydrated and healthy! https://interpro.wisc.edu/courses/essentials-of-drinking-water-treatment/?utm_source=LinkedIn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=D644&utm_term=water&utm_content=May

05/22/2026

Great customer service is essential to building trust with the communities public works teams serve.

Join Wisconsin LTAP for Customer Service in Public Works on June 23 in Madison. This course is designed for public works supervisors, managers, employees preparing for advancement, and engineers who are new to supervision.

Participants will explore how to:
Build and sustain strong customer service practices
Better understand customers, stakeholders, and community needs
Calm upset customers and create win/win partnerships
Support frontline employees in delivering great service

The course fulfills part of the requirements for the Wisconsin Public Works Supervisory Academy and Public Works Management Institute.

Learn more and register: https://ltap.engr.wisc.edu/workshops/customer-service-in-public-works/

05/20/2026

Do you regularly make complex decisions at work and want a more structured way to compare options and justify your choices?

Decision-Making as a Competitive Advantage: Choosing by Advantages (CBA) provides a practical, proven approach to evaluating alternatives and making transparent, defensible decisions. Used across industries including engineering, construction, and manufacturing, CBA helps teams clearly identify the advantages of different options and select the best path forward.

In this course, you’ll learn how to apply the CBA framework to real-world decisions, improving collaboration, reducing bias, and strengthening the quality of project and organizational outcomes.

Learn more and enroll now:
https://interpro.wisc.edu/courses/decision-making-as-a-competitive-advantage-choosing-by-advantages-cba/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=E004&utm_term=LeadMgmt&utm_content=Mar

05/18/2026

Are you working in manufacturing and looking to reduce lead times, improve responsiveness, and strengthen competitiveness?

QRM: Introduction — Fundamentals of Quick Response Manufacturing provides a practical foundation in time-based manufacturing principles designed to help organizations reduce delays, lower costs, and improve on-time delivery. You’ll gain a clear understanding of how lead time impacts performance across operations and learn proven strategies to identify system-wide inefficiencies and drive meaningful improvement.

Through real-world examples and expert instruction, you’ll explore the core concepts of Quick Response Manufacturing and discover how to apply them to create more agile, flexible, and customer-focused operations.

Learn more and enroll now:
https://interpro.wisc.edu/courses/qrm-introduction-fundamentals-of-quick-response-manufacturing/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=E053&utm_term=QRM&utm_content=Apr

05/18/2026

Are you working with data, engineering systems, or technical operations and want to strengthen your ability to turn data into actionable insights?

Industrial Data Analytics: Models, Forecasts, and AI Tools offers practical, industry-focused training on how to leverage data analytics and AI for smarter decision-making. Through expert instruction and real-world applications, you’ll learn key concepts in predictive modeling, forecasting techniques, data interpretation, and the use of AI-driven tools.

Gain the skills needed to analyze complex data, improve operational performance, and make more accurate, data-driven decisions in today’s technology-driven industries, where analytics and AI are increasingly essential for innovation and efficiency.

Learn more and enroll now:
https://interpro.wisc.edu/courses/industrial-data-analytics-models-forecasts-and-ai-tools/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=E107&utm_term=Data&utm_content=May

05/15/2026

Do you work in power or utility engineering and want a stronger grasp of how protection systems safeguard modern electrical networks?

Power System Protection: Applications and Performance Analysis examines the principles and real-world practices behind protecting generation, transmission, and distribution systems.

Throughout the course, you’ll dive into topics such as fault analysis, relay settings and coordination, protection system performance evaluation, and troubleshooting misoperations. You’ll also gain insight into how engineers assess protection effectiveness, improve system resilience, and balance safety, selectivity, and reliability in complex networks. By the end, you’ll be better prepared to evaluate protection strategies, interpret system events, and contribute to high-performing, dependable power infrastructure.

Learn more and enroll now!
https://interpro.wisc.edu/courses/power-system-protection-applications-and-performance-analysis/?utm_source=LinkedIn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=D975&utm_term=DistrLV&utm_content=May

05/15/2026

Do you work in operations or process improvement and want to move beyond quick fixes to solve the root causes of performance issues?

Continuous Improvement: From Symptoms to Solutions focuses on structured problem-solving methods that help teams identify underlying issues, design effective solutions, and sustain measurable improvements.

The course connects improvement frameworks to real workplace challenges where short-term fixes aren’t enough. You’ll explore key tools such as root-cause analysis, process mapping, data-driven decision making, and solution implementation strategies, all while applying proven practices that drive long-term performance gains.

Learn more and enroll now:
https://interpro.wisc.edu/courses/continuous-improvement-from-symptoms-to-solutions/?utm_source=LinkedIn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=E067&utm_term=MRM&utm_content=Mar

Learn a structured, team-based approach to continuous improvement. Solve recurring problems in manufacturing and operations using practical tools you can apply immediately.

05/15/2026

Project going off track?

This course equips engineers and technical leaders with practical tools to diagnose issues, assess project health, and implement recovery strategies to get complex projects back on schedule and within scope.

Join the University of Wisconsin–Madison to learn how to regain control and deliver results under pressure.

Learn more and enroll: https://interpro.wisc.edu/courses/tools-and-tactics-to-recover-troubled-projects/?utm_source=LinkedIn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=E016&utm_term=LeadMgmt&utm_content=May

05/15/2026

Behind every reliable building is a DDC system engineered for accuracy, integration, and future‑ready performance.

This DDC Controls course provides a comprehensive, manufacturer-independent understanding of DDC systems, covering everything from control loops and sensor calibration to system architecture and cybersecurity. Participants will explore open protocols like BACnet, learn how to avoid common pitfalls in HVAC control, and gain practical skills in programming, system integration, and commissioning. With a strong focus on real-world applications, this course empowers engineers and facility professionals to make informed decisions and implement robust, future-ready control systems.

Develop the skills to program, commission, and maintain DDC systems across diverse HVAC applications and platforms.

Register today!
https://interpro.wisc.edu/courses/ddc-controls/?utm_source=LinkedIn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=D897&utm_term=BldgDCS&utm_content=May

Behind every reliable building is a DDC system engineered for accuracy, integration, and future‑ready performance. every reliable building is a DDC system engineered for accuracy, integration, and future‑ready performance.

05/14/2026

Do you work with electrical systems and want a comprehensive understanding of grounding and bonding requirements under the National Electrical Code (NEC)?

Electrical Grounding and Bonding per the National Electrical Code provides a practical and in-depth look at how proper grounding and bonding improve safety, equipment performance, and system reliability. This course breaks down NEC principles and explains how they are applied in real-world electrical installations, so you can confidently interpret code requirements and implement effective grounding solutions.

You’ll examine essential topics, including grounding fundamentals, bonding techniques, conductive path integrity, and how the NEC defines and enforces these practices. By the end of the course, you’ll be better equipped to design, assess, and communicate grounding and bonding strategies for electrical projects of all sizes.

Learn more and enroll now: https://interpro.wisc.edu/courses/electrical-grounding-and-bonding-per-the-national-electrical-code/?utm_source=LinkedIn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=D879&utm_term=DistrLV&utm_content=May