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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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Establishing a Foundation for Motivational Interviewing Skills

Subject area Behavioral Health→Motivational Interviewing
Customizable
This 6-hour, interactive live webinar with instructor Sue EckMaahs provides the what and why of MI, an evidence-based skill for helping people change. Build a solid foundation for understanding MI and develop a plan to continue building your skills. Take this before the Building MI Competency course.
Upcoming Dates

Sep. 29, 2026–Oct. 1, 2026

Live online

$199

Feb. 16–17, 2027

Live online

$199

May 18–20, 2027

Live online

$199

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

Oct. 12–13, 2026

Live online

$490 Standard
$390 Gov't

Managing Your Inner Voice: Strategies for Positive Communication

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 you understand your inner voice, the types and forms of intrapersonal communication, and the tools you can use to improve interactions in your personal and professional life.
Upcoming Dates

Oct. 15–22, 2026

Live online

$470; gov't/ nonprofit $370

Change Management for Projects

Subject area Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills→Leadership & Management
Customizable
Is resistance derailing your best projects? Learn the tools and skills to manage the crucial human side of change. This course bridges the gap, equipping project leaders and team members to support project success and communicate impact to stakeholders.
Upcoming Dates

Oct. 15–29, 2026

Live online

$470; govt./nonprofit $370

Feb. 4–18, 2027

Live online

$470; gov't/nonprofit $370

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

Oct. 26–28, 2026

Live online

$620; govt./nonprofit $520

Influencing Without Authority

Subject area Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills
Customizable
Get the confidence and skills you need to inspire others’ thinking and actions, no matter your role. Learn how to build trust, communicate for impact and navigate resistance using tools you can apply immediately to strengthen relationships and buy-in.
Upcoming Dates

Nov. 6–13, 2026

Live online

$480 standard
$380 gov't/nonprofit 

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

Mastering Modern Presentation Skills

Subject area Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills
Customizable
Strong public speaking skills are paramount to your career trajectory. Learn to craft persuasive presentations, elevate your presence and captivate any audience. Take your leadership communication to the next level and enroll today.
Upcoming Dates

Nov. 13, 2026–Dec. 18, 2026

Live online

$890; gov't/nonprofit $790

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

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

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