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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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Agile Scrum for Project Management

Subject area Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills→Leadership & Management
Customizable
Stop worrying when projects suddenly change course. Learn the essential framework for delivering fast, flexible outcomes that ensure your work always meets customer needs. This course gives busy professionals the practical skills to manage change and achieve success faster.
Upcoming Dates

Nov. 10–17, 2026

Live online

$650; gov't/nonprofit $550

March 10–17, 2027

Live online

$650; gov't/nonprofit $550

Professional Writing: Effective Workplace Communication

Subject area Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills→Leadership & Management
Customizable
Produce high-quality written materials that resonate with your audience. Get hands-on practice tailoring your tone, structure and style for different business formats. Write with maximum impact for clear, effective and efficient communication.
Upcoming Dates

Nov. 11–18, 2026

Live online

$400; gov't/nonprofit $300

April 7–14, 2027

Live online

$440; gov't/nonprofit $340

Fundamentals of Project Management

Subject area Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills
Customizable
Lead with confidence, not confusion. This course equips you with practical skills and tools to apply the project management lifecycle to your work and successfully support key initiatives.  Ideal for new managers and team members looking to advance their careers.
Upcoming Dates

Dec. 2–11, 2026

Group-paced

$620; gov't./nonprofit $520

Feb. 16–25, 2027

Live online

$620 Standard
$520 gov't./nonprofit

Leadership

Subject area Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills→Leadership & Management
Customizable
Are you maximizing your leadership potential? Gain the clarity to define your role and style. Create a personal leadership philosophy and an action plan for ongoing development. Transform your self-awareness into impact.
Upcoming Dates

Dec. 15–17, 2026

Live online

$490; gov't/nonprofit $390

March 30, 2027–April 1, 2027

Live online

$540; gov't/nonprofit $440

Strategic Thinking and Planning

Subject area Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills
Customizable
Shift from reactive to strategic thinking! Learn to build flexible Objectives and Key Results that align your team’s daily work with long-term organization goals. Get practical change management skills and earn a recognized Strategic Planning badge.
Upcoming Dates

Jan. 20, 2027–Feb. 10, 2027

Live online

$530; gov't/nonprofit $430

Strategic Project Management: Optimizing Resources & Navigating Risks

Subject area Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills→Leadership & Management
Customizable
Are resource conflicts or unforeseen risks jeopardizing your projects? Learn practical tools to manage resources efficiently and develop comprehensive risk mitigation plans that keep work on track. Equip yourself to foster high-performing teams that consistently deliver meaningful results.
Upcoming Dates

March 31, 2027–April 2, 2027

Live online

$620 Standard
$520 Govt./Nonprofit

Servant Leadership Certificate

Subject area Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills
Customizable
Go beyond Greenleaf’s original theories and apply servant leadership principles in your organization with a modern lens. Learn the behaviors that create shared purpose and engagement. Hear real-world examples and insights from top organizations.
Upcoming Dates
  • Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.

Psychological Health and Safety at Work

Subject area Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills
Customizable
The world now recognizes mental health as a critical workplace issue, and the WHO, ILO and ISO have developed standards to address it. This course explores the three pillars of psychological health and safety to foster resilience, mitigate risk and prevent burnout.
Upcoming Dates
  • Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.
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