Are you looking for top-quality training to fit your organization or agency’s needs? Tap into the depth of expertise offered by UW–Madison Continuing Studies. Our team of instructors has extensive experience working with a wide range of organizations: large and small, profit and nonprofit, private and public.
Discover customized learning and development solutions
- Solid reputation: Partner with the University of Wisconsin–Madison, a world-class education provider.
- Expert instructors: Learn from top industry professionals.
- Affordable choices: Explore cost-effective workforce development solutions.
- Diverse learning opportunities: Discover extensive options for skill enhancement, customized to your employees.
- Practical learning: Build applicable skills for real-world success.
- Flexible locations: Learn onsite, on-campus or online.
- Streamlined process: We handle the details, including registration and Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
- Seamless support: You’ll have dedicated assistance throughout your customized training.
Need a turnkey workforce development solution?
We can partner with you to develop a custom talent development pathway for your employees, building toward more advanced skills and capabilities.
Where do I begin?
Simply submit the form to get started! We’ll set up a time to discuss your goals and assist with identifying the specific skills and knowledge gaps within your workforce.
Featured learning and development options
Leadership
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 the basics of servant leadership. Develop a personal leadership philosophy that contributes to your mission.
Communication Skills for
Challenging Conversations
Learn to handle difficult conversations at work, listen and be assertive without weakening relationships. Better understand the complex nature of interpersonal communication and explore why misunderstandings are so common. Apply the skills learned to conflict resolution and give performance feedback.
Agile Scrum for Project Management
Scrum is a popular Agile framework that enables teams to plan and deliver project outcomes iteratively and incrementally. This class will help you build foundational knowledge of Scrum and equip you with skills to effectively manage, lead or join a Scrum team.
Establishing a Foundation for Motivational Interviewing Skills
This highly interactive introduction to Motivational Interviewing (MI) covers the “what” and “why” behind this highly sought, evidence-based skill for helping people change and grow. You will also build a solid foundation for understanding the “how” of MI, practice the fundamentals and create a plan to continue developing your MI skills.
Leader as Coach
Coaching cultures foster accountability, encourage employees to take ownership of their work and drive goal achievement through the transformative power of coaching. When leaders embrace the role of a coach, they drive individual and team performance and inspire a cultural shift within their organization. This certificate program provides the skills and knowledge needed to engage in coaching conversations to encourage open communication, listen actively and give constructive feedback.
Executive Spanish Training
Increasing Spanish language proficiency has proven beneficial in every business sector. Even small gains in Spanish communication can enrich relationships with employees, clients, distributors and international partners. This executive training is tailored to your level to help you build your Spanish language skills and appreciation for the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world.