WHO WE ARE

12,266

2018 Noncredit enrollment at UW–Madison Continuing Studies.

Find nearly 400 courses and conferences that address your professional development and personal enrichment needs.

Career and education planning

If you are thinking about changing careers or returning to school (regardless of what school) but aren’t sure where to start, staff at Adult Career and Special Student Services can help.

Career and education planning at Continuing Studies

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Personal Enrichment
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Professional Development

Custom Training

Let us help you develop your team.

Looking for top-quality training tailored to your industry’s needs? UW–Madison Continuing Studies can help.

Custom training at Continuing Studies

Professional Certificates

Build your expertise.

A certificate from UW–Madison Continuing Studies provides proof of your commitment to your profession.

Professional certificates at Continuing Studies

Embodying the Wisconsin Idea

Continuing Studies is committed to delivering meaningful learning experiences to lifelong learners.

“I shall never be content until the beneficent influence of the University reaches every family of the state.”
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SPOTLIGHT

DT&L Conference

Focus your vision and see the future today

The Distance Teaching & Learning Conference is a community of educators with ideas and experiences to share. You’ll laugh, you’ll be moved, and you’ll come away with new ways to approach your work and put research into practice. Join us in beautiful Madison, Wisconsin (or online if need be), August 4-6.
Registration opens April 14.

Learn more about the DT&L Conference

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