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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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German 1

Subject Area: Languages→German
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

May 20, 2025–Aug. 5, 2025

Live online

$269

French 3

Subject Area: Languages→French
This practical low-intermediate course (A2.1), designed by UW-Madison for adult language learners, explores the cultural richness of the Francophone world, while growing your speaking and comprehension skills. Learn to discuss real-life situations with the imperative, near future and past tenses.
Upcoming Dates

May 21, 2025–Aug. 6, 2025

Live online

$269

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

May 21–28, 2025

Live online

$590; gov't/nonprofit $490

Aug. 20–27, 2025

Live online

$650 Standard
$550 gov't/nonprofit

Oct. 20–27, 2025

Live online

$650 Standard
$550 gov't/nonprofit

Dec. 3–10, 2025

Live online

$650 Standard
$550 gov't/nonprofit

Portuguese 1

Subject Area: Languages→Portuguese
This practical beginner's course (A1.1), designed by UW–Madison for adult language learners, explores the cultural richness of the Lusophone world while helping you master the basics of Brazilian Portuguese. Learn to talk about life, family and travel with this popular course.
Upcoming Dates

May 27, 2025–Aug. 5, 2025

Live online

$269

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

May 27, 2025–Aug. 5, 2025

Live online

$269

June 9, 2025–Aug. 18, 2025

Live online

$269

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

May 28, 2025–Aug. 13, 2025

Live online

$279 

Portuguese 2

Subject Area: Languages→Portuguese
This practical high beginner’s course (A1.2), designed by UW-Madison for adult language learners, explores the richness of Lusophone cultures while improving your ability to converse about real-life topics. Focuses on Brazilian Portuguese and introduces the past tense.
Upcoming Dates

June 2, 2025–Aug. 11, 2025

Live online

$279

Conflict in the Workplace: Crafting and Adapting Your Role in Resolution

Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills→Leadership & Management
Managing conflict can improve decision-making and strengthen professional relationships. In this interactive course, you'll develop your self-awareness while exploring conflict styles and approaches you can use to foster productive resolutions.
Upcoming Dates

June 3–12, 2025

Live online

$480; Gov't/Nonprofit $380

Nov. 11–18, 2025

Live online

$480; gov't/Nonprofit $380

Change Management for Projects

Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills→Leadership & Management
Customizable
Project management protocols don't often account for the changes in attitude and behavior that people will need to make to ensure the successful adoption of change. This workshop will focus on the integration of change management and project management processes and tools.
Upcoming Dates

June 9–23, 2025

Live online

$450; gov't/nonprofit $350

Oct. 9–23, 2025

Live online

$470; Gov't/nonprofit $370

Dec. 2–16, 2025

Live online

Standard $470 Gov't./nonprofit $370* *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.

Trauma Informed Leadership: A Guide for All Managers

Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills→Leadership & Management
This course empowers managers to support team members impacted by trauma while maintaining personal and professional boundaries. Learn to balance compassion with productivity and navigate complex situations guided by employment law. Reduce stress, boost morale and build a stronger team.
Upcoming Dates

June 10–11, 2025

Live online

$490; $390 gov't/nonprofit

Dec. 17–18, 2025

Live online

$490; gov't/ nonprofit $390

Fundamentals of Project Management

Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills
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

June 18–26, 2025

Live online

$590; gov't/nonprofit $490

July 14–23, 2025

Group-paced

$620; gov't/nonprofit $520

Sep. 8–17, 2025

Live online

$620 Standard
$520 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.

Nov. 12–19, 2025

Live online

$620 Standard
$520 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.

Great Lakes Motivational Interviewing Conference

Subject Area: Behavioral Health→Mental Health
Plan to gather on the beautiful University of Wisconsin Madison campus to learn more about the evidence-based practice of motivational interviewing, hone your current skills and network with others | Audience: Helping professionals, student affairs staff, correctional workers, managers, others.
Upcoming Dates

Aug. 6–8, 2025

Madison, WI

In-person

$400.00

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

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; gov't/nonprofit $380

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

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