Behavioral Health
Maintain licensure or certification requirements through professional development courses for psychologists, social workers, therapists, counselors, case workers, substance abuse professionals, health educators, and others. Choose from a variety of online formats to fit into your busy schedule.
At a Glance
What: A variety of online classes. Choose from anytime online, short live online, or full- to multi-day trainings and certificates
Who: Presented by UW-Madison faculty and staff, regional and national content experts, and experienced practitioners
Questions? Contact Ashley Kuehl at ashley.kuehl@wisc.edu or 608-265-4267
Certification: We are an approved continuing education provider through the most respected professional organizations.
UW-Madison Continuing Studies is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Continuing Studies maintains responsibility for the programs and their content.
NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider #5990.
NCHEC designated continuing education provider.
For complete approved provider information view CEU and approved hours information.
View and download our winter/spring 2021 course brochure here
Earn your continuing education hours online
In response to the current COVID-19 pandemic, we are transforming our traditional in-person classes and certificates to live online classes beginning this fall.
In some cases, these interactive online programs will be offered at the same time as the previously scheduled in-person class. Other online classes have been shortened or scheduled over multiple days to enhance your online learning experience.
Attend any class — from our two-hour programs on ethics and boundaries to our multi-day certificates and training programs — from the convenience, comfort and safety of your home or office.
We regret to inform our valued learners that due to pandemic-related budget impacts, some UW–Madison Division of Continuing Studies behavioral health classes and certificates will no longer be offered. We will still offer options in each behavioral health subject area, but we will offer fewer classes overall. Check out our webpages or download our calendar of the online classes we are offering. We look forward to seeing you online!
Substance Use Disorders Counselor Certificate Program
If you’re interested in taking your career to the next level while providing invaluable assistance to those struggling from addiction, consider the UW Flexible Option Substance Use Disorders Counselor certificate program. This program offers a more flexible alternative for fulfilling the specialized educational hours required for Wisconsin state substance abuse counselor certification through the Department of Safety and Professional Services. In fact, it was the first ever WI state-approved 100% online program, and is the only self-paced, competency-based program that fulfills Wisconsin state specialized educational requirements for becoming certified. flex.wisconsin.edu
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Certificate and Specialty Training Programs
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Get the knowledge and practice skills you need to provide competent and compassionate advanced dementia care.
Mediation Skills: 40-Hour Basic Training
Experience comprehensive, in-depth training in mediation skills. The 40-hour schedule meets or exceeds the national mediation training standard and the 25-hour training required by Wisconsin Chapter 767.
Our Team
Chariti Gent
Program Director, UW Certified Professional Coach Certificate Program