UW–Madison Continuing Studies offers noncredit certificate programs for a variety of professions
Our certificate programs can provide you with the skills and knowledge to advance in the workplace, become an effective leader or even begin a new career path. These interactive and engaging programs are taught by industry professionals and cover relevant and current topics.
Upcoming certificates
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Servant Leadership Certificate
- Oct. 16, 2024–Nov. 7, 2024 - Live online - $2,150; gov't/non-profit $1,650
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Business Spanish Certificate Program
- Aug. 14, 2024–Dec. 13, 2024 - Group-paced - $699
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Substance Use Disorders Counselor Certificate
- Online: Anytime - Fee $2,250.00
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Mid-Level Management Certificate (MLMC)
- Online: Anytime
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Project Management Certificate
- Online: Anytime
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Grief Support Specialist Certificate
- Oct. 16, 2024–Dec. 6, 2024 - Group-paced - $1,249 through September 27; $1,449 after
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Building Motivational Interviewing Competency Certificate
- Oct. 8, 2024–Dec. 3, 2024 - Live online - $1,299 The registration fee includes two practice sessions with a simulated client with instructor feedback and access to Canvas, an online learning management system. The course workbook is not included in the fee. Please see the summary for details on where the text can be purchased.
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Professional Fundraising Certificate Program
- Online: Anytime - $595
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Inclusive Leadership Certificate
- Online: Anytime - The total cost for the certificate; which requires successful completion of eight classes, is approximately $2,500–$3,300 depending on the profit/nonprofit status of the learner's organization. Consult the individual class listings for exact prices.
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Leadership
- March 20–22, 2024 - Live online - $459; Gov't/Nonprofit $359
- Dec. 3–12, 2024 - Live online - $480; gov't/nonprofit $380
- March 25–27, 2025 - Live online - $480; gov't/nonprofit $380
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Fundamentals of Project Management
- June 13–20, 2024 - Live online - $589; gov't/nonprofit $489
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Professional Writing: Effective Workplace Communication
- April 3–10, 2024 - Live online - $349; gov't/nonprofit $249
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Facilitating Effective Meetings
- June 26–27, 2024 - Live online - $429; Govt./Nonprofit $329
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Managing Time, Multiple Priorities and Interruptions
- May 1, 2024 - Live online - $339; gov't/nonprofit $239
- Sep. 18, 2024 - Live online - $360; gov't/nonprofit $260
- Nov. 6, 2024 - Live online - $360; gov't/nonprofit $260
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A Coach Approach to Work Performance Feedback
- July 30, 2024–Aug. 8, 2024 - Live online - $475; $375 Gov't/Nonprofit
- Oct. 10–24, 2024 - Live online - $475; $375 Gov't/Nonprofit
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Managing Your Brain for Managers: The Neuroscience of Leading Self and Others
- April 16, 2024–May 21, 2024 - Live online - $579; gov't/nonprofit $469
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The Manager's Role in Work Satisfaction and Engagement
- May 1–9, 2024 - Live online - $579; $469 gov't/nonprofit
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Communication Skills for Challenging Conversations
- April 4–12, 2024 - Live online - $589; $489 gov't/nonprofit
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Leading at a Distance: Managing Virtual Staff and Teams
- June 4–5, 2024 - Live online - $449; govt./nonprofit $349
- Nov. 6–8, 2024 - Live online - $460; gov't/non-profit $360
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Managing Projects Using Change Management Skills
- June 12–26, 2024 - Live online - $429; gov't/nonprofit $329
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Language Reading Knowledge Exam
- May 9, 2024 - Self-paced - $65
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French 2
- May 3, 2024–July 19, 2024 - Live online - $269
- May 28, 2024–Aug. 6, 2024 - Live online - $269
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French 3
- June 4, 2024–Aug. 13, 2024 - Live online - $269
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Spanish 2
- April 2, 2024–June 18, 2024 - Live online - $279
- April 2, 2024–June 18, 2024 - Live online - $279
- April 24, 2024–July 10, 2024 - Live online - $279
- June 5, 2024–Aug. 21, 2024 - Live online - $279
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Spanish 0
- April 16, 2024–May 21, 2024 - Live online - $144
- April 16, 2024–May 21, 2024 - Live online - $144
- May 15, 2024–June 19, 2024 - Live online - $144
- June 6, 2024–July 18, 2024 - Live online - $144
- July 17, 2024–Aug. 21, 2024 - Live online - $144
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Spanish Writing: Brush Up the Past Tenses
- Online: Anytime - $209
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Spanish Writing: Brush Up the Basics
- Online: Anytime - $209
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Spanish 3
- April 2, 2024–June 18, 2024 - Live online - $269
- April 17, 2024–July 3, 2024 - Live online - $279
- April 17, 2024–July 3, 2024 - Live online - $279
- May 6, 2024–July 22, 2024 - Live online - $279
- May 6, 2024–July 22, 2024 - Live online - $279
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French for Reading and Translation
- May 15, 2024–Aug. 28, 2024 - Group-paced - $475; Graduate students $375
- Aug. 28, 2024–Dec. 11, 2024 - Group-paced - $475; Graduate students $375
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Italian for Reading and Translation
- May 15, 2024–Aug. 28, 2024 - Group-paced - $475; Graduate students $375
- Aug. 28, 2024–Dec. 11, 2024 - Group-paced - $475; Graduate students $375
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Spanish for Reading and Translation: Basic
- May 15, 2024–Aug. 28, 2024 - Group-paced - $475; Graduate students $375
- Aug. 28, 2024–Dec. 11, 2024 - Group-paced - $475; Graduate students $375
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Spanish for Reading and Translation: Comprehensive
- May 15, 2024–Sep. 4, 2024 - Group-paced - $585; Graduate students $485
- Aug. 28, 2024–Dec. 18, 2024 - Group-paced - $585; Graduate students $485
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German for Reading and Translation
- May 15, 2024–Aug. 28, 2024 - Group-paced - $475; Graduate students $375
- Aug. 28, 2024–Dec. 11, 2024 - Group-paced - $475; Graduate students $375
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Basics of French Pronunciation
- Online: Anytime - $195
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Agile Scrum for Project Management
- April 18–25, 2024 - Live online - $589; gov't/nonprofit $489
- Oct. 10–17, 2024 - Live online - $589; gov't/nonprofit $489
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Healing for Healers
- April 17, 2024 - Live online - $99
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Grief and Resilience: Managing Life's Transitions
- Online: Anytime - $250
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French 1
- April 23, 2024–July 9, 2024 - Live online - $269
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Project Management Applied Learning Review
- Online: Anytime - $589; gov't/nonprofit $489
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Beyond the Basics of Project Management: Managing Risks, Resources, and Post Project Reviews
- May 15–17, 2024 - Live online - $589; govt./nonprofit $489
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How Music Works: The Tools of Music Theory
- Online: Anytime - $255
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Create Your Own Music
- Online: Anytime - $255
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Emotional Intelligence for Leaders: From Insight to Impact
- March 21, 2024–April 11, 2024 - Live online - $479; gov't/nonprofit $379
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Great Lakes Motivational Interviewing Conference
- Aug. 7–9, 2024 - Madison, WI - $490
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Data Analytics Bootcamp
- April 8, 2024–Oct. 2, 2024 - Live - $11,995
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Coding Bootcamp
- May 20, 2024–Nov. 12, 2024 - Live - $11,995
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Spanish 1
- March 20, 2024–May 29, 2024 - Live online - $269
- March 20, 2024–May 29, 2024 - Live online - $269
- April 15, 2024–July 1, 2024 - Live online - $279
- April 15, 2024–July 1, 2024 - Live online - $279
- May 30, 2024–Aug. 15, 2024 - Live online - $279
- May 30, 2024–Aug. 15, 2024 - Live online - $279
- June 4, 2024–Aug. 13, 2024 - Live online - $279
- July 18, 2024–Sep. 26, 2024 - Live online - $279
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Mindfulness for Clinicians: An 8-Week Intensive Course
- March 28, 2024–May 16, 2024 - Live online - $469.00
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Cultural Humility to Cultural Reverence: Foundational Application to Practice
- April 24, 2024 - Live online - $129
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Trauma Informed Leadership: A Guide for All Managers
- March 27–28, 2024 - Live online - $479; gov't/ nonprofit $379
- June 19–20, 2024 - Live online - Standard $479.00 Gov't/ Nonprofit $379.00
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Promoting Women's Leadership in Human Services
- Nov. 8–15, 2024 - Live online - $165
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Strengths Discovery: Leveraging Your Diverse Team
- April 25, 2024–May 2, 2024 - Live online - $479; gov't/nonprofit $379
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Personality Disorders: Comprehensive Review of Assessment and Management
- Online: Anytime - $299
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Conflict in the Workplace: Crafting and Adapting Your Role in Resolution
- June 6–13, 2024 - Live online - $469; gov't/nonprofit $369
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Workplace Neurodiversity: Creating Spaces Where All Minds Can Thrive
- May 15–22, 2024 - Live online - $429; gov't/nonprofit $329
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Executive Spanish Training
- Online: Anytime - $3,725
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Music, Art, and Society
- Online: Anytime - $255
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Coaching Skills Sharpener Series/Group Mentoring
- July 29, 2024–Sep. 23, 2024 - Live online - $595
- Oct. 7, 2024–Dec. 2, 2024 - Live online - $595
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German 2
- March 21, 2024–June 6, 2024 - Madison, WI - $319
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Teaching Transferable Skills in College Courses: Developing Career Readiness and Cultural Fluency
- April 22, 2024–June 7, 2024 - Group-paced - $385 through March 31, $549 after
$275 through March 31, $439 after, each for a Group 3+
- April 22, 2024–June 7, 2024 - Group-paced - $385 through March 31, $549 after
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Project Management for Everyone
- May 20, 2024 - Live - $339 govt./nonprofit $239
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Cultural Reverence: Dialogue vs. Debate
- May 7, 2024 - Live online - $129
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Introduction to Inclusive Leadership
- March 19–21, 2024 - Live online - $429; gov't/nonprofit $329
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Ethics and Boundaries: Addressing the Implicit Power Imbalance
- Oct. 24, 2024 - Live online - $148
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Fridays in French
- April 5, 2024–May 3, 2024 - Madison, WI - $259
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Advanced Ethics and Boundaries
- Sep. 25, 2024 - Live online - $148
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Enrich Your Practice: Clinical Supervision
- Dec. 4, 2024 - Live online - $59
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Wellness: An Ethical Responsibility for Mental Health Care Providers
- Nov. 13, 2024 - Live online - $148
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Etiology of Suicide and Provider Self Care
- May 14–15, 2024 - Live online - $169
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Managing Ethics and Boundaries with a Clinical Lens
- Nov. 8–18, 2024 - Group-paced - $148
- Jan. 24, 2025–Feb. 10, 2025 - Group-paced - $148
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Dementia: Exploring Grief and Loss
- May 8, 2024 - Live online - $59
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The Changing World of Professional Ethics and Boundaries in a World of Artificial Intelligence, Managed Care, and Workforce Shortages
- Oct. 8, 2024 - Live online - $148
- Dec. 12, 2024 - Live online - $148
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Spanish 5
- March 20, 2024–June 12, 2024 - Live online - $349
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Leader as Coach
- June 11, 2024–Aug. 29, 2024 - Live online - $6,990
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Advanced Spanish Conversation: La cultura popular en cinco países
- June 18, 2024–July 23, 2024 - Madison, WI - $189
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Disenfranchised Grief
- Dec. 13, 2024 - Live online - $29
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Free Webinar: Motivational Interviewing Training for Every Level
- May 21, 2024 - Live online - Free
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Ethics and Boundaries: Legal Issues Part II and the Internet
- Sep. 17–18, 2024 - Live online - $148
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Ambiguous Loss
- Sep. 18, 2024 - Live online - $29
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Integrating an Ecotherapy and Climate-Conscious Approach into Your Mental Health Work
- Oct. 15, 2024 - Live online - $89
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Ethics and Boundaries: Legal Issues Part I and Biological Foundations
- May 8–9, 2024 - Live online - $148
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Leading for Racial Equity Certificate: Intensive Exploration and Practical Application
- Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.
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Management Assessment for Personal Planning and Development
- Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.
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Strategic Thinking, Planning and Organizational Transformation
- Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.
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Managing Organizational Change
- Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.
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Motivational Interviewing: Advancing Skills Practice
- Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.
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University of Wisconsin Certified Professional Coach
- Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.
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Guitar: Django Reinhardt Jazz Manouche Primer
- Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.
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French 4
- Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.
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Portuguese 1
- Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.
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Spanish 4
- Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.
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Spanish 6
- Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.
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German 1
- Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.
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Nuts and Bolts of Returning to School
- Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.
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Building Bridges: Networking and Campus Resources for Returning Adults
- Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.
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Tuesday Morning Booktalks
- Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.
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Italian 1
- Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.
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Italian 2
- Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.
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Intercultural Communication: Foundation for Cultural Competency
- Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.
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Spanish Intermediate Conversation
- Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.
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Spanish Advanced Conversation
- Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.
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Portuguese 2
- Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.
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Fundamentals of Online Teaching
- Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.
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Introduction to Urdu Language and Culture
- Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.
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German 3
- Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.
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Spanish Book Club: Low Intermediate
- Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.
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Establishing a Foundation for Motivational Interviewing Skills
- Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.
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Spanish Book Club
- Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.
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Free course preview! Leading for Racial Equity
- Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.
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Free Webinar: Coaching in Your Workplace
- Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.
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Mentoring to Foster Inclusivity, Connection, and Engagement at Work
- Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.
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French House Conversation
- Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.
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German 2
- Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.
At-a-glance
What
Certificate programs for professional development in a wide range of fields
Who
Taught by leading educators, clinicians and subject-matter experts from UW–Madison and around the world
Certification/when
Programs meet multiple requirements and standards for continuing education, see individual certificate program for details