As a member of the UWEBC community, you have exclusive access to discounts on outstanding learning programs from UW-Madison partners to propel your professional development and strengthen your organization’s capabilities in key domains of business and management practice.
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Center for Professional Executive Development
UWEBC members enjoy a 15% discount on the programs and courses below from UW-Madison’s Wisconsin School of Business Center for Professional & Executive Development (CPED). View all CPED courses.
Accelerating Strategic Innovation
March 26-27, 2026 or September 24-25, 2026 In Person in Madison, WI
Innovation is both the biggest challenge and the biggest opportunity that modern businesses face. In this program, you’ll directly experience the challenge of innovation in organizations, uncovering the structural and cultural barriers that hinder creativity.
Advanced IT Leadership Academy
April 14- May 7, 2026 In Person in Madison, WI or Live Online
This leadership program will give senior information technology executives, and aspiring IT leaders of the future, the business acumen to manage teams of talented information systems professionals across geographies and the business savvy to be captivating and convincing in the boardroom. This immersive, hybrid program will help you see your role as a catalyst of strategy, innovation, and value creation.
Business Analytics for Data-Driven Leadership
April 15-17, 2026 or October 12-14, 2026 In Person in Madison, WI
Data analytics is a critical decision-making tool for leaders. This program will help non-data science leaders develop the acumen needed to leverage data to drive business decisions and identify cases for artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Business Process Improvement Using Lean Six Sigma and Performance Metrics
May 27-29, 2026 or September 9-11, 2026 or December 2-4, 2026 In Person in Madison, WI
This program will help you lead successful continuous improvement efforts at your organization. You’ll get introduced to over two dozen tools and activities to improve poor process performance as well as two complex problem-solving methodologies.
Change Management
June 15-16, 2026 or September 30-October 1, 2026 In Person in Madison, WI
Most organizations struggle to effectively implement change, often due to resistance to change. Be prepared to effectively manage change within your organization with strategies that will help employees adapt to new realities and adopt behaviors to support growth and development of new initiatives.
Leadership Beyond Management
June 15-16, 2026 or September 30-October 1, 2026 In Person in Madison, WI
This program will help busy managers pause to reflect and set goals to increase their effectiveness in the workplace. Engaging instructors will lead participants through ideas, assessments, and activities to help them uncover their motivations and opportunities for growth.
Manager Boot Camp
In Person: February, April, June, October (see link for details); Online: April-June or August-October
In Person in Madison, WI or Online
The transition from individual contributor to people manager is one of the most difficult and risky transitions in anyone’s career. This program focuses on the process and principles that characterize excellence in people management and how to successfully make the transition to manager.
Interdisciplinary Professional Programs
UWEBC members enjoy a 20% discount on professional development courses offered by Interdisciplinary Professional Programs in the UW-Madison College of Engineering. View all engineering non-credit professional development courses.
Operational Excellence: Strategies for Transforming Manufacturing Performance
February 25-26, 2026, Online
Operational excellence (OpEx) is the foundation of sustainable success in modern manufacturing. It transcends individual tools, isolated improvement projects, or short-term cost-cutting initiatives. This two-day course is designed specifically for experienced manufacturing professionals who are ready to elevate their impact. It equips participants to move beyond basic tools and methods toward mastering integrated OpEx strategies that work across functions, sites, and value streams.
Data Analytics for Technical Leaders
March 2-5, 2026, Online
This course is focused on providing attendees with the methods to drive more effective decisions and actions through data analytics in an industrial setting. The course will emphasize the use of visual methods to achieve this. Course discussion will cover applied use of descriptive, causal, predictive, and prescriptive analytics.
AI Fundamentals and Applications for Engineers
March 31-April 1, 2026, In person in Madison, WI, or Live Online
Participants will explore fundamental AI concepts, delve into how AI systems function, and learn methods for assessing their reliability and robustness. The course will emphasize real-world applications across diverse industrial environments, fostering an ability to recognize opportunities for AI-enabled innovation and understand the practical considerations for their implementation.
Supply Chain Analytics
April 21-22, 2026, In person in Madison, WI, or Live Online
Participants will develop a better understanding of how the analytics functions they perform help support supply chain business partners and initiatives. With a focus on practical application, you will leave with the code (R programming) you used to solve your own supply chain problems.
AI Strategy and Governance
May 12-13, 2026, In person in Madison, WI, or Live Online
This short course provides engineers and technical leaders with a comprehensive understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) strategy and governance principles, frameworks, and practical implementation strategies. Participants will learn about AI strategy and organization, explore the ethical, legal, and operational challenges of deploying AI systems responsibly, and learn how to build governance structures that ensure AI aligns with organizational values, societal expectations, and regulatory requirements.
Supply Chain Fundamentals
June 3-4, 2026, In person in Madison, WI, or Live Online
Through interactive instruction and discussion, attendees will learn practical frameworks for collaboration with supply chain teams and suppliers, improving design decisions, planning, and resilience across global networks.
Continuous Improvement: From Symptoms to Solutions
June 10-12, 2026, Online
This two-day, instructor-led course builds confidence and capability in addressing recurring quality and performance issues through structured, team-based problem-solving methods. Rooted in continual improvement principles, it equips professionals to identify the right problems, analyze their causes, and implement actions that drive measurable and sustainable improvement.
Decisionmaking as a Competitive Advantage
June 16-17, 2026, In person in Madison, WI
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the Choosing by Advantages (CBA) sound decisionmaking* process, essential for professionals in capital-intensive industries. Participants will delve into foundational principles, models, and methods of CBA, learning to effectively describe differences, decide importance, and recognize unsound methods.
Agile for Technical Teams
November 10-11, 2026, In person in Madison, WI
This interactive course introduces Agile methodologies through real-world simulations, collaborative exercises, and practical tools that mirror the fast-paced, iterative nature of Agile environments. Participants will explore Agile roles, artifacts, planning techniques, and metrics while applying them to a simulated product development project. By the end, attendees will be equipped to implement Agile practices in technical settings and lead cross-functional teams with agility and purpose.
Continuing Studies
UWEBC members enjoy a 20% discount on the non-credit professional development programs and courses below from the UW-Madison Division of Continuing Studies. View all upcoming Division of Continuing Studies courses.
A Coach Approach to Work Performance Feedback
January 29 and February 12, 2026
This specially designed class will focus on the how-to’s of adopting a coaching style for giving work performance feedback. The overview of how this style emerged and its benefits will be very brief — meaning this is a class for leaders and managers who are ready to learn this approach and who want to understand and practice the key elements to utilize them right away. We’ll explore how to handle your own potentially strong emotions if the coaching becomes difficult and what to do if the recipient reacts defensively. We’ll outline when to — and when not to — use this approach and how to flex between a range of performance management strategies. The live sessions will focus on case studies, video examples analysis, practice and role-plays. Learners will have a chance to engage in further debriefs, discussion and personal case analysis.
Managing Organizational Change
March 17–18, 2026
A key challenge for today’s leaders is helping employees understand the need for change. Effective leaders must assist employees in discovering new ways of working and embracing these new ideas. Explore strategies for communicating the need for change and building employee commitment to that change. Learn general and specific approaches for turbulent times.
Applied AI for Non-Technical Leaders
May 6 and 20, 2026
Artificial Intelligence isn’t just a passing trend — it’s a transformative force in technology that every workplace should be prepared for and understand. This course is designed for non-technical managers and professionals who want to learn and leverage generative AI in their operations. Over four weeks, participants will explore ethical AI applications, develop strategic implementation plans, and gain hands-on experience with AI tools. The course aims to make AI accessible, with a focus on practical guidance to harness AI for improving communication, automating tasks and enhancing decision-making processes. No prior technical expertise is required.
Fundamentals of AI
No start or end dates – learn at your own pace
This course is entirely online and self-paced with no live sessions with instructors. You can register and begin this course at any time. It is designed to take the average learner 3-4 hours to complete. This introductory course demystifies artificial intelligence by explaining what it is and how it works. You’ll gain a fundamental understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs) and familiarize yourself with various AI tools. Learn how AI tools are commonly applied, as well as their strengths and limitations. Whether you’re new to AI or looking to deepen your understanding, this course serves as a solid foundation for subsequent, more interactive coursework.