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 between online and in-person classes to fit into your busy schedule and licensure deadlines.
At a Glance
What: Online and in-person classes. Choose from one-day workshops, multi-day certificates, and intensive training programs.
Who: Presented by UW-Madison faculty and staff, regional and national content experts, and experienced practitioners.
Questions? Liz Nagel at liz.nagel@wisc.edu or 608-263-7023.
Certification: We are an approved continuing education provider through the most respected professional organizations.
For complete information view CEU and approved hours information
Browse upcoming programs in these areas:
Certificate and Specialty Training Programs
Summer Institute on Mental Disorders and the Older Adult
The focus of the summer institute is to prepare caregivers to provide competent and compassionate care for persons living with mid- to late-stage dementia.
Mental Health and the Older Adult Certificate Series
This advanced program is ideal for licensed practitioners and allied health professionals. Learn from leading experts about current research in cognitive decline. Gain practice-relevant skills to better treat late-life mental disorders.
Grief Support Specialist Certificate
Designed to equip counselors, educators, and other healthcare personnel with the tools to assist people in finding healing in the midst of loss, whether that loss be a death, a divorce, or any other traumatic personal devastation.
Motivational Interviewing Certificate
Motivational interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based, extensively researched and highly effective method of promoting behavioral change across a wide range of settings, problems, and populations.
Contemporary Issues in Geriatric Mental Health Care
This online class will enrich your understanding and develop your leadership skills in geriatric mental health care.
Department of Children and Families Conference
These conferences, in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, offer opportunities for continued learning in a variety of child welfare fields, including adoption and youth services, youth justice, and more. These conferences count toward social workers’ licensure renewal.