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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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Courses (109)

    Spanish 4

    Subject Area: Languages→Spanish
    This practical intermediate course for adult language learners, explores the cultural richness of the Spanish-speaking world, while deepening your ability to discuss past events. Learn future and conditional tenses, command forms and relevant new vocabulary.
    Upcoming Dates

    Aug. 20, 2025–Oct. 29, 2025

    Live online

    $287 Fee

    Sep. 24, 2025–Dec. 10, 2025

    Live online

    $287

    Agile Scrum for Project Management

    Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills→Leadership & Management
    Customizable
    This class will help build foundational knowledge of Scrum and equip you with skills to effectively manage, lead or be a member of a Scrum team. You will learn what kinds of projects call for an Agile Scrum approach.
    Upcoming Dates

    Aug. 20–27, 2025

    Live online

    $650; $550 gov't/nonprofit

    Oct. 20–27, 2025

    Live online

    $650; $550 gov't/nonprofit

    Dec. 3–10, 2025

    Live online

    $650; $550 gov't/nonprofit

    Spanish 2

    Subject Area: Languages→Spanish
    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

    Aug. 21, 2025–Oct. 30, 2025

    Live online

    $287 Fee

    Sep. 8, 2025–Nov. 17, 2025

    Live online

    $287 

    University of Wisconsin Certified Professional Coach

    Subject Area: Professional Coaching Education
    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

    Aug. 27, 2025–May 20, 2026

    Live online

    $12,990

    Aug. 27, 2025–May 21, 2026

    Live online

    $12,990

    Spanish for Reading and Translation: Comprehensive

    Subject Area: Languages→Spanish
    Gain the skills you need to translate Spanish texts from disciplines in the social sciences and humanities to English. This comprehensive course is more extensive than the basic course with additional instructor feedback, more advanced translations and a capstone project tailored to you.
    Upcoming Dates

    Aug. 27, 2025–Dec. 17, 2025

    Group-paced

    $585; Graduate students $485

    Language Reading Knowledge Exam

    Subject Area: Languages→Reading & Translation Courses
    These translation exams test reading knowledge of French, German, Italian or Spanish and meet the requirements of UW–Madison graduate programs. Register at least one week prior to your chosen exam date. No refunds after registration. Honorlock will proctor these exams.
    Upcoming Dates

    Aug. 28, 2025

    Self-paced

    $65

    Jan. 8, 2026

    Self-paced

    $65

    Spanish Book Club Intermediate

    Subject Area: Languages→Spanish
    Boost your confidence in Spanish with this short intermediate (A2/B1) book club that will deepen your understanding of the Spanish language and Spanish-speaking cultures. 
    Upcoming Dates

    Sep. 2–30, 2025

    Live online

    $154 

    Spanish for Reading and Translation: Basic

    Subject Area: Languages→Spanish
    Gain the basic skills you need to read and translate Spanish texts to English. Learn fundamental Spanish grammar and vocabulary while translating texts from disciplines in the social sciences and humanities. This course is excellent preparation for a Spanish graduate-level reading knowledge exam.
    Upcoming Dates

    Sep. 3, 2025–Dec. 17, 2025

    Group-paced

    $475; Graduate students $375

    Italian for Reading and Translation

    Subject Area: Languages→Italian
    Gain the basic skills you need to read and translate Italian texts to English. Learn fundamental Italian grammar and vocabulary while translating texts from disciplines in the social sciences and humanities. This course is excellent preparation for an Italian graduate-level reading knowledge exam
    Upcoming Dates

    Sep. 3, 2025–Dec. 17, 2025

    Group-paced

    $475; Graduate students $375

    German for Reading and Translation

    Subject Area: Languages→German
    Gain the basic skills you need to read and translate German texts to English. Learn fundamental German grammar and vocabulary while translating texts from disciplines in the social sciences and humanities. This course is excellent preparation for a German graduate-level reading knowledge exam.
    Upcoming Dates

    Sep. 3, 2025–Dec. 17, 2025

    Group-paced

    $475; Graduate students $375

    French for Reading and Translation

    Subject Area: Languages→French
    Gain the basic skills you need to read and translate French texts to English. Learn fundamental French grammar and vocabulary while translating texts from disciplines in the social sciences and humanities. This course is excellent preparation for a French graduate-level reading knowledge exam.
    Upcoming Dates

    Sep. 3, 2025–Dec. 17, 2025

    Group-paced

    $475; Graduate students $375

    Facilitating Effective Meetings

    Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills→Leadership & Management
    Customizable
    Gain an understanding of the mechanics of managing a meeting well. Learn to develop an agenda, manage meeting dynamics, deal with disruptive behavior, keep the meeting on track, track assignments and record the decisions and actions of the group. The session includes templates and models.
    Upcoming Dates

    Sep. 3–4, 2025

    Live online

    $460 Standard
    $360 Govt./Nonprofit

    Feb. 18–19, 2026

    Live online

    $460; govt./nonprofit $360 

    May 6–7, 2026

    Live online

    $460 Standard
    $360 Govt./Nonprofit

    Italian 2

    Subject Area: Languages→Italian
    This practical high beginner's course (A1.2), designed by UW–Madison for adult language learners, explores the richness of Italian 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. 9, 2025–Nov. 18, 2025

    Live online

    $279

    Italian 1

    Subject Area: Languages→Italian
    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, 2025–Nov. 19, 2025

    Live online

    $269

    Mastering Modern Presentation Skills

    Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills
    Customizable
    The ability to present information with impact, persuasion and clarity is important to your career trajectory. This course equips you with the skills needed to present confidently, whether formal or informal, virtual or in-person.
    Upcoming Dates

    Sep. 11, 2025–Oct. 2, 2025

    Live online

    $890; gov't/non-profit $790

    Emotional Intelligence for Leaders: From Insight to Impact

    Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills→Leadership & Management
    Customizable
    Explore the science of emotions and their impact on workplace behaviors. Use evidence-based tools to discover and develop your own Emotional Intelligence (EQ) skills and the agency to navigate pressure. Use the insight you gain to influence and support the EQ of your team.
    Upcoming Dates

    Sep. 11, 2025–Oct. 2, 2025

    Live online

    $480 standard
    $380 gov't/nonprofit

    Wellness: An Ethical Responsibility for Clinicians

    Subject Area: Behavioral Health
    This 6-hour live course (two 3-hour live webinars) with instructor Erri Hewitt meets Wisconsin requirements for ethics continuing education. We'll review empirical research on burnout/wellness and engage in hands–on learning activities.
    Upcoming Dates

    Sep. 15–22, 2025

    Live online

    $222

    Teaching Smarter, Not Harder II: Responsible Student AI Use and Curriculum Integration

    This advanced course focuses on the ethical use of AI and its incorporation into teaching and learning. Educators will learn how to guide students in responsible AI usage while developing AI-enhanced curricula and assessments. This course incorporates hands-on activities, peer reflection, and practical applications to ensure educators not only learn about AI but actively use it in their teaching practices.
    Upcoming Dates

    Sep. 16, 2025–Oct. 28, 2025

    Group-paced

    $350

    German 2

    Subject Area: Languages→German
    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. 16, 2025–Dec. 9, 2025

    Live online

    $269

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