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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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Project Management Certificate

The Project Management Certificate program equips you with a comprehensive skill set to navigate the intricate landscape of project leadership. Through a meticulously designed curriculum and flexible learning format, you'll delve into the technical and interpersonal facets of project management, honing both theory and practical application. Gain first-hand experience with industry-leading tools and techniques, empowering you to tackle strategic planning, effective team leadership, resource optimization, and operational execution with confidence. Our hands-on approach ensures you develop a well-rounded understanding of the project life cycle, from initiation to successful completion. This certificate is not affiliated with PMI’s PMP® (Project Management Institute’s Project Management Professional certification)  and does not serve as exam preparation. However, it includes 42 instructional hours, fulfilling the 35-hour education/training requirement needed to sit for the exam. Please visit the PMI website directly for more information on their exam requirements.
Upcoming Dates

July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026

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Fees vary. See individual class pages for up-to-date pricing information. 

Professional Communication Certificate

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

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See the individual class listings for exact prices.

Human-Centered Leadership Certificate

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

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University of Wisconsin Certified Professional Coach

Do you seek to guide, inspire, and empower others to reach their potential and get real results? The UW Certified Professional Coach certificate program is an International Coaching Federation (ICF) Level 2 program that prepares you to be an Associate Certified (ACC) or Professional Certified Coach (PCC), depending on number of client experience hours you have accrued.  
Upcoming Dates

Aug. 26, 2026–May 19, 2027

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$12,990: Program fee includes 125+ hours of coach-specific education, 10 hours of mentoring and a performance evaluation.

University of Wisconsin Certified Associate Coach Program

Develop a strong foundation in the core competencies of coaching. This program includes the coaching education hours, mentoring hours and evaluation needed to pursue the ACC credential from the International Coaching Federation.
Upcoming Dates

Aug. 26, 2026–Dec. 16, 2026

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$6,990 Program fee includes 60+ hours of coach-specific education, 10 hours of mentoring, and a performance evaluation.

Grief Support Specialist Certificate

This one-of-a-kind, 40-hour, online certificate with instructor Erica Srinivasan targets helping professionals, funeral home directors, clergy, peer educators and others. It provides knowledge and skills to create/enhance a professional specialty to support people who have suffered a major loss.
Upcoming Dates

Oct. 14, 2026–Dec. 4, 2026

Group-paced

$1,449 Standard

March 10, 2027–April 30, 2027

Group-paced

$1,249 through Feb. 24; $1,449 after

Servant Leadership Certificate

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
  • Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.