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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Business Spanish Certificate Program
- Jan. 18, 2023–May 18, 2023 - Group-paced - $649
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Mid-Level Management Certificate (MLMC)
- Online: Anytime
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Project Management Certificate
- Online: Anytime
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Leading for Racial Equity Certificate: Transformation and Policy Tools
- March 15, 2023–May 17, 2023 - Live online - $1,299; $899* gov't/nonprofit *This rate is available to nonprofit and public sector organizations, government agencies and nonprofit educational institutions. For questions about eligibility, please contact the program director.
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Grief Support Specialist Certificate
- March 15, 2023–May 5, 2023 - Group-paced - $1,249 before March 1; $1,449 after
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Management Assessment for Personal Planning and Development
- March 1–2, 2023 - Live online - $459 Standard; $359* gov't/nonprofit; $359 TIC *This rate is available to nonprofit and public sector organizations, government agencies, and nonprofit educational institutions. For questions about eligibility, please contact the program director.
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Strategic Thinking, Planning and Organizational Transformation
- Feb. 16, 2023 - Live online - $399; gov't/nonprofit $299
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Leadership
- Dec. 8–9, 2022 - Live online - $389; gov't/nonprofit $289
- March 8–10, 2023 - Live online - $439; $339 gov't/nonprofit
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Facilitating Effective Meetings
- Jan. 10–11, 2023 - Live online - $399; gov't/nonprofit $299
- June 28–29, 2023 - Live online - $399; gov't/nonprofit $299
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Managing Time, Multiple Priorities and Interruptions
- Dec. 7, 2022 - Live online - $329; gov't/nonprofit $229
- Feb. 8, 2023 - Live online - $329; gov't/nonprofit $229
- April 19, 2023 - Live online - $329; $229* gov't/nonprofit *This rate is available to nonprofit and public sector organizations, government agencies and nonprofit educational institutions. For questions about eligibility, please contact the program director.
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Fundamentals of Project Management
- Dec. 7–14, 2022 - Live online - $595; gov't/nonprofit $485
- April 5–12, 2023 - Live online - $589; $489* gov't/nonprofit *This rate is available to nonprofit and public sector organizations, government agencies and nonprofit educational institutions. For questions about eligibility, please contact the program director.
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A Coach Approach to Work Performance Feedback
- Jan. 26, 2023–Feb. 10, 2023 - Live online - $459; Gov't/Nonprofit $359
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Listening for a Change: Skills for Inclusivity
- April 25, 2023 - Live online - $399; gov't/nonprofit $299
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The Art of Conflict Transformation
- Dec. 6–7, 2022 - Live online - $529; gov't/nonprofit $429
- June 13–14, 2023 - Live online - $529; gov't/nonprofit $429
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The Manager's Role in Work Satisfaction and Engagement
- May 4–11, 2023 - Live online - $579; gov't/nonprofit $459
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Communication Skills for Challenging Conversations
- Dec. 14–16, 2022 - Live online - Standard $589; gov't/nonprofit $489
- April 26–28, 2023 - Live online - $589; $489 gov't/nonprofit
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Leading at a Distance: Managing Virtual Staff and Teams
- June 21–22, 2023 - Live online - $429; $329 gov't/nonprofit
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Managing Change Using Project Management Skills
- June 27–29, 2023 - Live online - $489; $389* gov't/nonprofit *This rate is available to nonprofit and public sector organizations, government agencies, and nonprofit educational institutions. For questions about eligibility, please contact the program director.
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Motivational Interviewing: Advancing Skills Practice
- March 14, 2023–May 16, 2023 - Live online - Registration fee includes two practice sessions with a standardized client with instructor feedback and access to an online learning management system. Learners will need to purchase a copy of the course textbook "Building Motivational Interviewing Skills: A Practitioner Workbook" to complete assignments from class. Early Bird Registration Discount $700.00 (-20%) when you register on or before 02/14/2023. Fee is $875 after 2/14/2023.
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Language Reading Knowledge Exam
- Jan. 12, 2023 - Self-paced - $65
- May 18, 2023 - Self-paced - $65
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French 2
- Jan. 31, 2023–April 25, 2023 - Live online - $239
- Feb. 15, 2023–May 10, 2023 - Live online - $239
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French 3
- Jan. 31, 2023–April 25, 2023 - Live online - $239
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Spanish 2
- Jan. 24, 2023–April 11, 2023 - Live online - $259
- Feb. 20, 2023–May 8, 2023 - Live online - $259
- March 28, 2023–June 6, 2023 - Live online - $259
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Portuguese 1
- Feb. 6, 2023–May 1, 2023 - Live online - $239
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Spanish 4
- Feb. 7, 2023–May 2, 2023 - Live online - $239
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Spanish 5
- Feb. 8, 2023–May 3, 2023 - Live online - $239
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Spanish 0
- Jan. 12, 2023–Feb. 2, 2023 - Live online - $119
- Jan. 12, 2023–Feb. 2, 2023 - Live online - $119
- Jan. 18, 2023–Feb. 22, 2023 - Live online - $119
- Feb. 21, 2023–April 4, 2023 - Live online - $119
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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 6
- Feb. 8, 2023–May 3, 2023 - Live online - $239
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Spanish 3
- Jan. 31, 2023–April 18, 2023 - Live online - $259
- Jan. 31, 2023–April 18, 2023 - Live online - $259
- Feb. 16, 2023–May 4, 2023 - Live online - $259
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German 1
- Feb. 14, 2023–May 9, 2023 - Live online - $239
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French for Reading and Translation
- Jan. 18, 2023–May 3, 2023 - Group-paced - $475; Graduate students $375
- May 10, 2023–Aug. 23, 2023 - Group-paced - $475; Graduate students $375
- Aug. 30, 2023–Dec. 13, 2023 - Group-paced - $475; Graduate students $375
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Italian for Reading and Translation
- Jan. 18, 2023–May 3, 2023 - Group-paced - $475; graduate students $375
- May 10, 2023–Aug. 23, 2023 - Group-paced - $475; Graduate students $375
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Spanish for Reading and Translation: Basic
- Jan. 18, 2023–May 3, 2023 - Group-paced - $475; graduate students $375
- May 10, 2023–Aug. 23, 2023 - Group-paced - $475; Graduate students $375
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Spanish for Reading and Translation: Comprehensive
- Jan. 11, 2023–May 3, 2023 - Group-paced - $585; graduate students $485
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Honoring Our Common Differences: Reflective Leadership for Inclusivity
- May 23, 2023 - Live online - $395; gov't/nonprofit $295
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German 2
- Feb. 23, 2023–May 18, 2023 - Live online - $239
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German for Reading and Translation
- Jan. 18, 2023–May 3, 2023 - Group-paced - $475; Graduate students $375
- May 10, 2023–Aug. 23, 2023 - Group-paced - $475; Graduate students $375
- Aug. 30, 2023–Dec. 13, 2023 - Group-paced - $475; Graduate students $375
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Basics of French Pronunciation
- Online: Anytime - $195
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Italian 1
- Feb. 7, 2023–May 2, 2023 - Live online - $239
- Feb. 7, 2023–May 2, 2023 - Live online - $239
- Feb. 20, 2023–May 15, 2023 - Live online - $239
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Italian 2
- Feb. 27, 2023–May 22, 2023 - Live online - $239
- Feb. 27, 2023–May 22, 2023 - Live online - $239
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Agile Scrum for Project Management
- May 3–10, 2023 - Live online - $589; gov't/nonprofit $489
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Healing for Healers
- Feb. 17–24, 2023 - Live online - $150
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Grief and Resilience: Managing Life's Transitions
- Online: Anytime - $250
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French 1
- Jan. 31, 2023–April 25, 2023 - Live online - $239
- Jan. 31, 2023–April 25, 2023 - Live online - $239
- Feb. 20, 2023–May 15, 2023 - Live online - $239
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Project Management Applied Learning Review
- Online: Anytime - $589; gov't/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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Critical Thinking : Complex Problem Solving & Decision Making Without Being Critical
- Dec. 8, 2022 - Live online - $389; gov't/nonprofit $289
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E.I. for Groups: A Leader's Toolkit for Building Emotionally Intelligent Teams
- April 4–6, 2023 - Live online - $469; $369 gov't/nonprofit
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Ethics and Boundaries: Ethics in Conflicts
- Feb. 1, 2023 - Live online - $140
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Advanced Ethics and Boundaries
- Jan. 19, 2023 - Live online - $140
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Spanish 1
- Jan. 10, 2023–March 28, 2023 - Live online - $259
- Jan. 10, 2023–March 28, 2023 - Live online - $259
- Feb. 6, 2023–April 24, 2023 - Live online - $259
- Feb. 6, 2023–April 24, 2023 - Live online - $259
- Feb. 16, 2023–May 4, 2023 - Live online - $259
- Feb. 22, 2023–May 10, 2023 - Live online - $259
- April 4, 2023–June 13, 2023 - Live online - $259
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Coaching Skills Sharpener Series/Group Mentoring
- Feb. 8, 2023–April 5, 2023 - Live online - $595
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Managing Ethics and Boundaries with a Clinical Lens
- Jan. 23, 2023–Feb. 10, 2023 - Group-paced - 4 Credit/2 Weeks: $140; 6 Credit/3 Weeks: $210
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Enrich Your Practice: Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
- Dec. 5, 2022 - Live online - $75
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Enrich Your Practice: Clinical Supervision
- Dec. 12, 2022 - Live online - $75
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Spanish Book Club
- Jan. 23, 2023–April 10, 2023 - Live online - $295
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Portuguese 2
- Feb. 15, 2023–May 10, 2023 - Live online - $239
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Fundamentals of Online Teaching
- Feb. 7, 2023–March 21, 2023 - Group-paced - $715
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Servant Leadership Certificate
- Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.
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Substance Use Disorders Counselor Certificate
- Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.
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Motivational Interviewing (MI) Competency Certificate
- 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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Professional Writing: Effective Workplace Communication
- Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.
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Teaching Live Online: Keys to Virtual Classroom Instruction
- Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.
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Managing Your Brain for Managers: The Neuroscience of Leading Self and Others
- 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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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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Building Effective Teams
- Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.
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Cultural Humility to Cultural Reverence for Human Services Professionals
- Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.
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Beyond the Basics of Project Management: Managing Risks, Resources, and Post Project Reviews
- Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.
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Inclusive Teaching Online: Skills and Techniques for All Trainers
- Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.
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Untangling Grief
- 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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2022 Great Lakes Motivational Interviewing Conference
- 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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Data Analytics Bootcamp
- Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.
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Coding Bootcamp
- Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.
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Ethics, Boundaries, and the Internet
- Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.
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Integrating Mindfulness Meditation Into the Clinical Setting (Online)
- Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.
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Wellness: An Ethical Responsibility for Mental Health Care Providers
- 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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Enrich Your Practice: Implicit Bias, Cultural Humility, and the DSM-5
- Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.
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Enrich Your Practice Seminar Series
- Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.
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Enrich Your Practice: Introduction to DBT
- 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