Continuing education for lifelong learning
What will you learn today?
Enrich your life through learning
In today’s ever-changing society, lifelong learning is more important than ever. UW–Madison Continuing Studies is committed to providing you with exceptional and innovative programs to meet your continuing education needs.
Whether you’re interested in upskilling for work, leading an organization, functioning better as a team or learning to communicate and grow in new ways, our flexible online courses, certificates and workshops offer the tools and knowledge you need for transformative growth.
Explore Our Continuing Education Programs
Lifelong learning for personal and professional growth. What will you learn today?
Behavioral Health
High-quality continuing education to help you support your clients, patients, students, and consumers
Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills
Build skills and knowledge to grow as a leader and contribute to your organization’s goals
Professional Coaching
Learn to guide and inspire others to reach their potential as an ICF-accredited coach
Teaching & Learning
Fast, flexible and focused professional development in distance education
Technology & Data Science
Stay up-to-date on advanced technical and analytics skills with hands-on learning.
Explore More Lifelong Learning Opportunities
From finishing your bachelor’s degree to advancing your career with a new certificate, we have options that fit your life.
Professional certificates in a variety of fields to continue your lifelong learning
Online bachelor’s degrees for when you’re ready to finish what you started
Advanced degrees and graduate-level certificates to advance your career
Lifelong Learner Blog
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Boost your career with professional degrees and certificates
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Management certificate drives WisDOT project leader to pursue career goals
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This class was well worth my investment of time and money to advance my competency in Motivational Interviewing. As anxious as I felt about the recorded MI interviews with simulated clients/patients, the feedback provided truly accelerated my learning. Live classes are better, and this virtual class was convenient and effective.
Yasyn Lee
Consultation psychiatrist, Advancing Motivational Interview Skills
Upcoming Events & Courses
Establishing a Foundation for MI
Jan. 28-30, 2025 | Live online
This introduction to Motivational Interviewing (MI) provides the ‘what’ and ‘why’ behind this highly sought, evidence-based skill for helping people change and grow.
UW Certified Professional Coach Program
Sept. 2024 through May 2025 | Online
One of the only major, research-based universities in the Midwest to offer an International Coaching Federation accredited Level 2 program.
Mid-Level Management Certificate
Seven courses, completed within 3 years | Live online
This multi-program certificate will equip mid-level managers with deeper knowledge and effective tools to lead within their area of responsibility and impact the success of their organization.
Basics of French Pronunciation
Start anytime, complete within 2 months | Online
This six-lesson online course contains clear explanations, practice exercises and sets of drills to help you understand and refine your French pronunciation with 1:1 feedback from your instructor.
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