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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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    Professional Writing: Effective Workplace Communication

    Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills→Leadership & Management
    Customizable
    Master the skills necessary to communicate effectively with internal and external audiences in today's professional environment. Learn techniques of document structure, grammar and style proven to enhance credibility and influence. Learn credibility-damaging errors and tips for avoiding them.
    Upcoming Dates

    Nov. 5–12, 2025

    Live online

    $385; $285 gov't/nonprofit

    Workplace Neurodiversity: Creating Spaces Where All Minds Can Thrive

    Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills→Workplace Culture & Belonging
    Neurodiversity reflects the natural variation in human minds and how people interact with the world differently as a result. In the workplace, building awareness for how neurodivergence appears within it is the first step towards realizing the innovation and creativity a supported team can generate.
    Upcoming Dates

    Nov. 7–14, 2025

    Live online

    $460; $360 gov't/Nonprofit

    Dementia: Exploring Grief and Loss

    Subject Area: Behavioral Health→Grief and Loss
    This two-hour live webinar with instructor Erica Srinivasan targets helping professionals working with an aging population. It explores the grief of the person with dementia and their caregivers. You'll gain both an understanding of grief and effective strategies that are uniquely associated with dementia.
    Upcoming Dates

    Nov. 12, 2025

    Live online

    $59

    Leading from a Distance: Team Building in a Hybrid World

    Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills→Leadership & Management
    Customizable
    We're seeing more organizations with employees who work from home, live in other states and often live in other countries. "Lead from a distance" by understanding the challenges and best practices. Build trust, navigate conflict, make decisions and conduct engaging meetings with virtual staff.
    Upcoming Dates

    Nov. 18–20, 2025

    Live online

    $470; $370 gov't/non-profit

    Guiding Advanced Care Planning with Motivational Interviewing

    Subject Area: Behavioral Health
    This 4–hour course is offered over 2 live webinars with instructors Yasyn Lee, M.D. & Sarah Cameron, MS, CTTS, NBC-HWC. We'll provide a solid grasp of what goes into advance care planning and practice using Motivational Interviewing to jumpstart these important conversations.
    Upcoming Dates

    Dec. 3–10, 2025

    Live online

    $149

    Communication Skills for Challenging Conversations

    Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills→Leadership & Management
    Learn to handle difficult conversations at work and to listen and be assertive without weakening relationships. Better understand the complex nature of interpersonal communication and explore why misunderstanding is so normal. Apply the skills learned to conflict resolution and give performance feedback.
    Upcoming Dates

    Dec. 3–11, 2025

    Live online

    $590; gov't/nonprofit $490

    Leadership

    Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills→Leadership & Management
    Customizable
    Explore leadership characteristics and ways to strengthen your organization and support others' work. Learn about different leadership styles, public perceptions of leadership by sector and servant-leadership basics. Develop a personal leadership philosophy that contributes to your mission.
    Upcoming Dates

    Dec. 9–11, 2025

    Live online

    $490; $390 gov't/nonprofit

    March 24–26, 2026

    Live online

    $490; $390 gov't/nonprofit

    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

    Dec. 17–18, 2025

    Live online

    $490 Standard
    $390 gov't/nonprofit

    Business Spanish Certificate Program

    Subject Area: Languages→Spanish
    Improve your professional proficiency in Spanish and gain the cultural knowledge you need to do business with clients and colleagues from across Spain and Latin America. Learn to communicate professionally via email, telephone and videoconferencing in this practical skills-based certificate.
    Upcoming Dates

    Jan. 28, 2026–May 29, 2026

    Group-paced

    $749

    Building Motivational Interviewing Competency Certificate

    Subject Area: Behavioral Health→Motivational Interviewing
    This 38-hour blended certificate course with instructors Laura Saunders and Adrienne Allen is for participants wanting to learn or relearn the knowledge and skills necessary to reach Motivational Interviewing (MI) proficiency. This course is also offered in a new format with an in-person component.
    Upcoming Dates

    April 7, 2026–June 16, 2026

    Live online

    $1,299 The fee includes two practice sessions with a simulated client and instructor feedback, 12 hours of live Zoom sessions, and access to an online learner management system. The course workbook is not included (see summary for details on where to purchase the textbook).

    Substance Use Disorders Counselor Certificate

    Subject Area: Behavioral Health→Substance Use Disorders
    Take your career to the next level by earning a Wisconsin Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) Counselor license. The UW Flexible Option SUDS Counselor Certificate offers a fully online option for fulfilling the required specialized educational hours. Register any time for six months of course access.
    Upcoming Dates
    • Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.

    Strategic Thinking, Planning and Organizational Transformation

    Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills→Leadership & Management
    Customizable
    Strategic planning provides both a process and a set of outcomes that help you find answers to core questions about organizational identity and direction. Discover how to construct your organization's strategic plan, involve other stakeholders in its development and ensure successful implementation.
    Upcoming Dates
    • Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.

    Spanish Book Club: Low Intermediate

    Subject Area: Languages→Spanish
    Boost your confidence in Spanish with this short low intermediate (A2.1) course that provides the perfect transition from Spanish 3 to Spanish 4. Review essential grammar, learn new expressions and expand your vocabulary as you discuss a short novel with your instructor and other participants.
    Upcoming Dates
    • Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.
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