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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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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

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. 14, 2026–Nov. 18, 2026

Live online

$164

Grief Support Specialist Certificate

Subject area Behavioral Health→Grief and Loss
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

$1,449 Standard

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

Managing Ethics and Boundaries with a Clinical Lens

Subject area Behavioral Health→Ethics and Boundaries
This 4-hour course meets Wisconsin requirements for ethics and boundaries continuing education. The fully online, anytime, participatory course addresses unique issues encountered during the provision of clinical services and best practices to address challenges.
Upcoming Dates

Nov. 2–16, 2026

Group-paced

$149

Jan. 18, 2027–Feb. 1, 2027

Group-paced

$149

Essentials of Trauma Informed Care

Subject area Behavioral Health
This course explores how trauma impacts the brain, behavior, and worldview — and how that knowledge can improve the way you support others. Whether you're a licensed professional or a non-clinical provider, you'll gain insights and tools you can apply in any service setting.
Upcoming Dates

Nov. 5–12, 2026

Group-paced

$250

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

Dementia: Exploring Grief and Loss

Subject area Behavioral Health→Grief and Loss
This two-hour live webinar with instructor Erica Srinivasan targets helping professionals working with an aging population. It explores the grief of the person with dementia and their caregivers. You'll gain both an understanding of grief and effective strategies that are uniquely associated with dementia.
Upcoming Dates

Nov. 11, 2026

Live online

$65

Leading Meetings That Get Results

Subject area Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills
Learn practical techniques to plan, facilitate and lead productive meetings that drive decisions and action. Develop outcomes-based agendas, engage participants, manage common challenges and make better use of everyone's time.
Upcoming Dates

Nov. 12, 2026

Live online

$385; gov't/nonprofit $325

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

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