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Courses (105)

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

July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025

Self-paced

$2,250

Spanish Writing: Brush Up the Basics

Subject Area: Languages→Spanish
This practical course has something for everyone. Brush up your Spanish writing by eliminating common errors and growing your command of basic language skills. Perfect the use of written accent marks, articles, gender, word order and tricky verb conjugations.
Upcoming Dates

July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025

Self-paced

$209

Spanish Writing: Brush Up the Past Tenses

Subject Area: Languages→Spanish
Take your command of Spanish to the next level with this practical course. Brush up on those tricky past tenses, object pronouns and the subjunctive while learning to compose a well-written narrative. A Spanish-writing expert will give you personalized feedback on five writing assignments.
Upcoming Dates

July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025

Self-paced

$209

Personalized Spanish Course

Subject Area: Languages→Spanish
Do you need Spanish training tailored to your schedule and your needs? Whether you need to increase your Spanish-language skills for work or everyday life, our Personalized Spanish Course offers you the flexibility and professionalism that you need to succeed.
Upcoming Dates

July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025

Self-paced

$2,499

Personality Disorders: Comprehensive Review of Assessment and Management

Subject Area: Behavioral Health→Mental Health
In this 10-hour fully asynchronous course, learn a simple approach for distinguishing the 10 personality disorders: the notion that each disorder has a unique agenda that is repeated over and over again. This knowledge can help you recognize what is happening in the client's world. You also learn about attachment and attachment patterns.
Upcoming Dates

July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025

Self-paced

$299

Music, Art, and Society

Subject Area: Humanities
Explore relationships between the arts and issues in society; both in history and in the present day. No previous experience in art or music is required. Students can choose to complete any combination of the activities offered in the course. Options include listening and art activities (no experience necessary!), and short written reflections. Topics include Industrialization and Labor, the Great Depression, Science, Technology, and the Environment, Gender and Civil Rights, Ukrainian Freedom, Black Lives Matter, the Cajon, Protest and Inequality. Start at any time! and work at your own pace! Take up to a year to complete the course! This course is totally asynchronous and requires no in-person meetings. Feedback and discussions with the instructor take place over email.
Upcoming Dates

July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025

Self-paced

$255

How Music Works: The Tools of Music Theory

Subject Area: Humanities
This comprehensive study of music theory provides a complete set of tools handy for either a lifelong interest in music or preparing to take college entrance exams. Explore theoretical concepts in the context of real-world projects through the repertoires of famous composers.
Upcoming Dates

July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025

Self-paced

$280

Good Mental Health Podcast Series with Psychiatrist David Mays

Subject Area: Behavioral Health→Mental Health
This new 10-hour podcast series with instructor David Mays is designed to deepen your understanding of issues that can support mental well-being for both you and your clients/patients. Listen to seven interesting and informative podcasts anywhere, anytime. topics include music, sleep, aging, humor and more.
Upcoming Dates

July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025

Self-paced

$229

Create Your Own Music

If you've ever wanted to compose your own music, this course is for you! Beginners: Complete six composition activities modeled after exercises assigned to great composers. Experienced composers: Stretch your ideas in new or already completed pieces. Prerequisite: basic music notation skills.
Upcoming Dates

July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025

Self-paced

$280

Basics of French Pronunciation

Subject Area: Languages→French
Struggling with French pronunciation? Gain confidence speaking French with this short, flexible course that combines a clear understanding of the fundamentals of French pronunciation with practical exercises and personalized feedback from your instructor.
Upcoming Dates

July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025

Self-paced

$195

Fundamentals of AI

Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills
This course is entirely online and self-paced with no live sessions with instructors. You can register and begin this course at any time. It is designed to take the average learner 3-4 hours to complete. This introductory course demystifies artificial intelligence by explaining what it is and how it works. You'll gain a fundamental understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs) and familiarize yourself with various AI tools. Learn how AI tools are commonly applied, as well as their strengths and limitations. Whether you're new to AI or looking to deepen your understanding, this course serves as a solid foundation for subsequent, more interactive coursework.
Upcoming Dates

Aug. 15, 2024–June 30, 2025

Self-paced

$50

Human-Centered Leadership Certificate

Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills→Workplace Culture & Belonging
This human-centered leadership training certificate consists of coursework designed for leaders and aspiring leaders committed to developing teams that demonstrate resilience and adaptability. By focusing on individual team members' contributions, motivations and development, the human-centered leader fosters the kind of confidence and sense of well-being needed to confront change productively and prevent burnout. To earn the certificate, learners shall complete four core courses and one elective, totaling 35-38 class hours.
Upcoming Dates

Feb. 1, 2025–June 30, 2025

Live online

Spanish Book Club: High Intermediate

Subject Area: Languages→Spanish
Boost your confidence with this short high-intermediate (B1.2) book club while deepening your understanding of the Spanish past tenses. Practice narrating in the past, learn new expressions and expand your vocabulary as you discuss a novel with your instructor and other participants.
Upcoming Dates

April 29, 2025–June 3, 2025

Live online

$194

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

April 29, 2025–July 8, 2025

Live online

$279

April 29, 2025–July 8, 2025

Live online

$279

May 21, 2025–Aug. 6, 2025

Live online

$279

June 3, 2025–Aug. 19, 2025

Live online

$279

June 18, 2025–Aug. 27, 2025

Live online

$279

Sep. 8, 2025–Nov. 17, 2025

Live online

$287 

AI Management for Social Impact

Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills
Customizable
Learn how to ethically assess and strategically implement AI solutions that enhance your organization's mission. Gain practical skills in using AI tools for tasks like grant writing and impact reporting. Develop sustainable AI practices that prioritize and serve your organization's values.
Upcoming Dates

April 29, 2025–May 13, 2025

Group-paced

$590; gov't/nonprofit $490

The Manager's Role in Work Satisfaction and Engagement

Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills→Leadership & Management
There are many myths about what managers can and should do to support employee work performance, satisfaction and engagement. Learn what decades of real-world management experience reveal about best practices and tools, plus gain insights into today's diverse and fast-moving environments.
Upcoming Dates

April 30, 2025–May 8, 2025

Live online

$580.00 Standard
$480.00 Gov't/ Nonprofit

Sep. 23, 2025–Oct. 1, 2025

Live online

$590; $490 gov't/nonprofit

Spanish 0

Subject Area: Languages→Spanish
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

May 1, 2025–June 5, 2025

Live online

$144

May 1, 2025–June 5, 2025

Live online

$144

June 4, 2025–July 16, 2025

Live online

$144

June 4, 2025–July 16, 2025

Live online

$144

June 10, 2025–July 15, 2025

Live online

$144

June 10, 2025–July 15, 2025

Live online

$144

July 22, 2025–Aug. 26, 2025

Live online

$144

July 23, 2025–Aug. 27, 2025

Live online

$144

Aug. 19, 2025–Sep. 23, 2025

Live online

$148

Aug. 19, 2025–Sep. 23, 2025

Live online

$148

Aug. 20, 2025–Sep. 24, 2025

Live online

$148

Aug. 20, 2025–Sep. 24, 2025

Live online

$148

Aug. 20, 2025–Sep. 24, 2025

Live online

$148

Oct. 28, 2025–Dec. 9, 2025

Live online

$148

Intrapersonal Communication: How Your Inner Voice Influences Your Outer World

Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills→Leadership & Management
Customizable
The messages we process internally often impact how we communicate with the world around us. This course helps individuals understand their inner voice, the types and forms of intrapersonal communication and the tools for successfully using this skill in personal and professional environments.
Upcoming Dates

May 1–8, 2025

Live online

$460; gov't/nonprofit $360

Oct. 9–16, 2025

Live online

$470; $370 gov't/nonprofit

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