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Find your way forward. Whether you’re upskilling to advance your career, improve client/patient outcomes, pursuing a new passion or something in between, our flexible online, in-person and hybrid classes are designed to work with your schedule, here on the UW–Madison campus or wherever you are in the world. Use the search filters to find the class, badge or certificate that works best for you.

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Inclusive Leadership Certificate

This inclusive leadership training certificate consists of coursework designed for leaders and aspiring leaders committed to building effective and engaged teams through the recognition and encouragement of their members' individuality. The certificate consists of seven core required programs. Total class hours for the certificate are 45-50, depending on the electives chosen.
Upcoming Dates
  • July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025
    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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Coaching Skills Sharpener Series/Group Mentoring

This series is designed to give learners practice and feedback on their coaching skills. Guided by an experienced and certified ICF Mentor Coach, participants work in groups of less than ten to practice skills required at the ICF’s PCC level. Participants earn 8 Continuing Coach Education (CCE) units upon completion.
Upcoming Dates
  • July 29, 2024–Sep. 23, 2024
    $595
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  • Oct. 7, 2024–Dec. 2, 2024
    $595
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A Coach Approach to Work Performance Feedback

Customizable
This specially designed class will focus on the how-tos of adopting a coaching style for giving work performance feedback. This is a class for leaders and managers who are ready to learn this approach and who want to understand and practice the key elements to utilize them right away.
Upcoming Dates
  • July 30, 2024–Aug. 8, 2024
    $475; $375 Gov't/Nonprofit
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  • Oct. 10–24, 2024
    $475; $375 Gov't/Nonprofit
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  • Jan. 21, 2025–Feb. 4, 2025
    $475; $375 Gov't/Nonprofit
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Free course preview! Applied AI for Non-Technical Leaders

Join us for this free webinar, which previews our online course Applied AI for Non-Technical Leaders coming up on September 25 and October 9, 2024. If this webinar piques your interest, we hope you'll register for the full course. What you'll learn Artificial Intelligence stimulates so many opportunities — and a whole lot of questions. UW-Madison Continuing Studies is here to support leaders in the non-technical space who are no doubt grappling with the opportunities and inquiries Artificial Intelligence inspires. This FREE preview webinar offers a sneak peek into our new course "Applied AI for Non-Technical Leaders." In this preview webinar, participants will touch on ethical decision-making and view live demonstrations using AI. Join us and get a glimpse of the content we'll cover in the full course, facilitated by our full-course instructor. August 14th noon–12:45 p.m. CST Stacy Wilkes, Goddess.ai Who can attend? The webinar is free and open to leaders, managers and other professionals interested in learning more about this topic and registering for the Applied AI for Non-Technical Leaders course.
Upcoming Dates
  • Aug. 14, 2024
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Spanish 0

Subject Area: LanguagesSpanish
This mini-course developed by UW-Madison sets you up for success in Spanish 1 with a slow introduction to the fundamentals of Spanish. Guided by an experienced instructor and proven strategies for adult language learners, you will feel success from day one.
Upcoming Dates
  • Aug. 20, 2024–Sep. 24, 2024
    $144
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  • Aug. 21, 2024–Sep. 25, 2024
    $144
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  • Aug. 22, 2024–Sep. 26, 2024
    $144
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  • Oct. 29, 2024–Dec. 10, 2024
    $144
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Italian 1

Subject Area: LanguagesItalian
This practical beginner’s course (A1.1), designed by UW-Madison for adult language learners, explores the cultural richness of Italian culture while helping you master the basics of Italian. Learn to talk about life, family and travel with this popular course.
Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 10, 2024–Nov. 19, 2024
    $269
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  • Sep. 25, 2024–Dec. 11, 2024
    $269
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Spanish 1

Subject Area: LanguagesSpanish
This practical beginner’s course (A1.1), developed fully by UW-Madison for adult language learners, explores the cultural richness of the Spanish-speaking world while helping you master the basics of Spanish. Learn to talk about life, family, work and travel with our award-winning approach.
Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 10, 2024–Nov. 19, 2024
    $279
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  • Sep. 10, 2024–Nov. 19, 2024
    $279
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  • Sep. 11, 2024–Nov. 20, 2024
    $279
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  • Sep. 24, 2024–Dec. 10, 2024
    $279
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  • Oct. 1, 2024–Dec. 17, 2024
    $279
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  • Oct. 2, 2024–Dec. 18, 2024
    $279
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  • Oct. 3, 2024–Dec. 19, 2024
    $279
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Fundamentals of Project Management

Customizable
Gain foundational knowledge and explore best practices in project management to build the personal knowledge, skill and confidence you need to effectively lead projects. Whether you're leading your first project or looking for strategies to ensure project success, you will benefit from this class.
Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 11–18, 2024
    $590; gov't/nonprofit $490
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Spanish 2

Subject Area: LanguagesSpanish
This practical high beginner’s course (A1.2), developed fully by UW-Madison for adult language learners, explores the cultural richness of the Spanish-speaking world while improving your ability to converse about real-life topics. Focuses on the present tense with an introduction to the past tense.
Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 11, 2024–Nov. 20, 2024
    $279
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  • Sep. 11, 2024–Nov. 20, 2024
    $279
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  • Sep. 23, 2024–Dec. 9, 2024
    $279
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  • Sep. 24, 2024–Dec. 10, 2024
    $279
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  • Sep. 26, 2024–Dec. 12, 2024
    $279
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Spanish 3

Subject Area: LanguagesSpanish
This practical low-intermediate course (A2.1), developed fully by UW-Madison for adult language learners, explores the cultural richness of the Spanish-speaking world, while growing your speaking and comprehension skills. Learn to discuss past events and express opinions with real-life Spanish.
Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 11, 2024–Nov. 20, 2024
    $279
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  • Sep. 24, 2024–Dec. 10, 2024
    $279
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  • Sep. 24, 2024–Dec. 10, 2024
    $279
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University of Wisconsin Certified Professional Coach

Do you seek to guide, inspire, and empower others to reach their potential and get real results? The UW Certified Professional Coach certificate program is an International Coaching Federation (ICF) Level 2 program that prepares you to be an Associate Certified (ACC) or Professional Certified Coach (PCC), depending on number of client experience hours you have accrued.  
Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 11, 2024–May 21, 2025
    $12,990
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  • Sep. 12, 2024–May 22, 2025
    $12,990
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French 1

Subject Area: LanguagesFrench
This practical beginner’s course (A1.1), designed by UW-Madison for adult language learners, explores the cultural richness of the Francophone world while helping you master the basics of French. Learn to talk about life, family, work and travel with this popular course.
Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 16, 2024–Nov. 25, 2024
    $269
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  • Sep. 16, 2024–Nov. 25, 2024
    $269
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  • Sep. 24, 2024–Dec. 10, 2024
    $269
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German 1

Subject Area: LanguagesGerman
This practical beginner’s course (A1.1), designed by UW-Madison for adult language learners, explores the cultural richness of German culture while helping you master the basics of German. Learn to talk about life, family and travel with this popular course.
Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 17, 2024–Dec. 10, 2024
    $269
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German 2

Subject Area: LanguagesGerman
This practical high beginner's course (A1.2), designed by UW-Madison for adult language learners, explores the richness of German culture while improving your ability to converse about real-life topics. Focuses on the present tense with an introduction to the past tense.
Upcoming Dates
  • Sep. 17, 2024–Dec. 10, 2024
    $269
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