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Project Management Certificate

Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills→Leadership & Management
Four classes and an applied learning review. Gain insights and explore contemporary best practices in project management to build the knowledge, skills and confidence you need to effectively lead projects. Classes and learning review must be completed within a two-year period.
Upcoming Dates

July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026

Live online

Fees vary. See individual class for details.

Professional Communication Certificate

Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills
Stand out with strong communication skills. This flexible certificate builds your confidence, clarity and credibility. Designed for leaders and managers, this program empowers you to lead impactful conversations, strengthen your team and drive results through effective communication.
Upcoming Dates

July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026

Live online

See the individual class listings for exact prices.

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. Registering for the Certificate from this page declares your intention to complete it and incurs no cost. To earn the certificate, learners shall register separately for, and complete, four core courses and one elective, totaling approximately 35 class hours.
Upcoming Dates

July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026

Live online

Spanish 1

Subject Area: Languages→Spanish
This practical beginner's course (A1.1), developed fully by UW-Madison for adult language learners, explores the cultural richness of the Spanish-speaking world while helping you master the basics of Spanish. Learn to talk about life, family, work and travel with our award-winning approach.
Upcoming Dates

Sep. 25, 2025–Dec. 11, 2025

Live online

$287

Sep. 30, 2025–Dec. 16, 2025

Live online

$287

Sep. 30, 2025–Dec. 16, 2025

Live online

$287

Oct. 1, 2025–Dec. 17, 2025

Live online

$287

Oct. 1, 2025–Dec. 17, 2025

Live online

$287

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

Oct. 1, 2025–Dec. 17, 2025

Live online

$287 

Jan. 13, 2026–March 24, 2026

Live online

$287 

Jan. 13, 2026–March 24, 2026

Live online

$287 

Coaching Skills Sharpener Series/Group Mentoring

Subject Area: Professional Coaching Education→Skills Sharpener Series
This series is designed to give learners practice and feedback on their coaching skills. Guided by an experienced and certified ICF Mentor Coach, participants work in groups of less than ten to practice skills required at the ICF’s PCC level. Participants earn 8 Continuing Coach Education (CCE) units upon completion.
Upcoming Dates

Oct. 6, 2025–Dec. 1, 2025

Live online

$595

Spanish Book Club: High Intermediate

Subject Area: Languages
In this high intermediate-level book club (B1/B2), participants will read, analyze, and discuss Frida Kahlo: una biografia by Maria Hesse, a contemporary Spanish illustrator and author, who seamlessly combines text and image to depict Frida's creative and turbulent life.
Upcoming Dates

Oct. 7, 2025–Nov. 18, 2025

Live online

$210

Coaching Fundamentals

Explore core coaching techniques, including maintaining presence, listening actively, and asking powerful questions. This course enables learners to unlock potential in others, foster growth, and build impactful relationships through coaching skills.
Upcoming Dates

Oct. 7–23, 2025

Live online

$590 Standard

Managing Time, Multiple Priorities and Interruptions

Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills→Leadership & Management
Customizable
Identify behaviors, create strategies that help you manage multiple priorities and handle interruptions so you are more effective at work. Cover the myth of multitasking, how daily goals and objectives lead to success, strategies and best practices in putting out fires and doing more than one job.
Upcoming Dates

Oct. 9, 2025

Live online

$385 Standard
$285 Govt./Nonprofit

Feb. 19, 2026

Live online

$385; gov't./nonprofit $285

June 25, 2026

Live online

$385; Gov't/Nonprofit $285

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

Oct. 9–16, 2025

Live online

$470; $370 gov't/nonprofit

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

Oct. 9–23, 2025

Live online

$470; Gov't/nonprofit $370

Dec. 2–16, 2025

Live online

$470; gov't/nonprofit $370

April 9–23, 2026

Live online

$470 Standard
$370 Govt./Nonprofit

June 4–18, 2026

Live online

$470 Standard
$370 govt./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

Oct. 13, 2025–Nov. 17, 2025

Live online

$148

Oct. 28, 2025–Dec. 9, 2025

Live online

$148

Jan. 6, 2026–Feb. 10, 2026

Live online

$148

March 3, 2026–April 7, 2026

Live online

$148

May 7, 2026–June 11, 2026

Live online

$148

Servant Leadership Certificate

Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills
Customizable
Develop a deep understanding of what it means to "serve first" as a leader and explore your relationship to this ideal. Go beyond the philosophy and learn the practices and behaviors that embody this leadership style — and how you can integrate it to your own.
Upcoming Dates

Oct. 15, 2025–Nov. 6, 2025

Live online

$2,200; $1,700 gov't/non-profit

Maximizing AI for Nonprofit Efficiency

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

Oct. 16–30, 2025

Live online

$590; $490 gov't/nonprofit

April 14–28, 2026

Live online

$590; $490 gov't/nonprofit

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

Oct. 20–27, 2025

Live online

$650; $550 gov't/nonprofit

Dec. 3–10, 2025

Live online

$650; $550 gov't/nonprofit

Feb. 11–18, 2026

Live online

$650; $550 gov't/nonprofit

April 15–22, 2026

Live online

$650; $550 gov't/nonprofit

Psychological Health and Safety at Work

Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills
The world now recognizes mental health as a critical workplace issue. WHO, ILO, and ISO have developed standards to address psychological risks. This session explores the global shift and the 3 pillars of psychological health and safety to foster innovation, resilience and prevent burnout.
Upcoming Dates

Oct. 21–22, 2025

Live online

$490 Standard
$390 gov't/nonprofit

May 5–6, 2026

Live online

$490; $390 gov't/nonprofit

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