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Courses (115)

Italian for Reading and Translation

Subject Area: Languages→Italian
Gain the basic skills you need to read and translate Italian texts to English. Learn fundamental Italian grammar and vocabulary while translating texts from disciplines in the social sciences and humanities. This course is excellent preparation for an Italian graduate-level reading knowledge exam
Upcoming Dates

Sep. 2, 2026–Dec. 16, 2026

Group-paced

$475; Graduate students $375

Italian 2

Subject Area: Languages→Italian
This practical high beginner's course (A1.2), designed by UW–Madison for adult language learners, explores the richness of Italian culture while improving your ability to converse about real-life topics. Focuses on the present tense with an introduction to the past tense.
Upcoming Dates

Sep. 2, 2026–Nov. 11, 2026

Live online

$299

Oct. 1, 2026–Dec. 17, 2026

Live online

$299

German for Reading and Translation

Subject Area: Languages→German
Gain the basic skills you need to read and translate German texts to English. Learn fundamental German grammar and vocabulary while translating texts from disciplines in the social sciences and humanities. This course is excellent preparation for a German graduate-level reading knowledge exam.
Upcoming Dates

Sep. 2, 2026–Dec. 16, 2026

Group-paced

$475; Graduate students $375

French for Reading and Translation

Subject Area: Languages→French
Gain the basic skills you need to read and translate French texts to English. Learn fundamental French grammar and vocabulary while translating texts from disciplines in the social sciences and humanities. This course is excellent preparation for a French graduate-level reading knowledge exam.
Upcoming Dates

Sep. 2, 2026–Dec. 16, 2026

Group-paced

$475; Graduate students $375

Spanish 5

Subject Area: Languages→Spanish
This practical high-intermediate course (B1.1) designed for adult language learners will improve your ability to have sustained conversations about a wide range of topics. Learn the differences between the present subjunctive and indicative and improve your use of complex sentence structures.
Upcoming Dates

Sep. 8, 2026–Nov. 17, 2026

Live online

$329

Sep. 22, 2026–Dec. 8, 2026

Live online

$329

Teaching Smarter, Not Harder II: Responsible Student AI Use and Curriculum Integration

Subject Area: Teaching & Learning
This advanced course focuses on the ethical use of AI and its incorporation into teaching and learning. Educators will learn how to guide students in responsible AI usage while developing AI-enhanced curricula and assessments. This course incorporates hands-on activities, peer reflection, and practical applications to ensure educators not only learn about AI but actively use it in their teaching practices.
Upcoming Dates

Sep. 10, 2026–Oct. 19, 2026

Group-paced

$350 Registration Fee

Spanish 4

Subject Area: Languages→Spanish
This practical intermediate course for adult language learners explores the cultural richness of the Spanish-speaking world, while deepening your ability to discuss past events. Learn future and conditional tenses, command forms and relevant new vocabulary.
Upcoming Dates

Sep. 14, 2026–Nov. 30, 2026

Live online

$319

Oct. 1, 2026–Dec. 17, 2026

Live online

$319

Spanish 3

Subject Area: Languages→Spanish
This practical low-intermediate course (A2.1), developed fully by UW-Madison for adult language learners, explores the cultural richness of the Spanish-speaking world, while growing your speaking and comprehension skills. Learn to discuss past events and express opinions with real-life Spanish.
Upcoming Dates

Sep. 14, 2026–Nov. 30, 2026

Live online

$319

Oct. 1, 2026–Dec. 17, 2026

Live online

$319

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

Sep. 14, 2026–Nov. 30, 2026

Live online

$319

Sep. 22, 2026–Dec. 8, 2026

Live online

$319

Oct. 1, 2026–Dec. 17, 2026

Live online

$319

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. 14, 2026–Nov. 30, 2026

Live online

$319

Sep. 16, 2026–Dec. 2, 2026

Live online

$319

Sep. 29, 2026–Dec. 15, 2026

Live online

$319

Oct. 1, 2026–Dec. 17, 2026

Live online

$319

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

Sep. 14, 2026–Oct. 19, 2026

Live online

$164

Sep. 15, 2026–Oct. 20, 2026

Live online

$164

Sep. 29, 2026–Nov. 3, 2026

Live online

$164

Oct. 14, 2026–Nov. 18, 2026

Live online

$164

Italian 1

Subject Area: Languages→Italian
This practical beginner's course (A1.1), designed by UW–Madison for adult language learners, explores the cultural richness of Italian culture while helping you master the basics of Italian. Learn to talk about life, family and travel with this popular course.
Upcoming Dates

Sep. 14, 2026–Nov. 30, 2026

Live online

$299

Oct. 1, 2026–Dec. 17, 2026

Live online

$299

German 1

Subject Area: Languages→German
This practical beginner's course (A1.1), designed by UW–Madison for adult language learners, explores the cultural richness of German culture while helping you master the basics of German. Learn to talk about life, family and travel with this popular course.
Upcoming Dates

Sep. 14, 2026–Dec. 7, 2026

Live online

$299

French 3

Subject Area: Languages→French
This practical low-intermediate course (A2.1), designed by UW-Madison for adult language learners, explores the cultural richness of the Francophone world, while growing your speaking and comprehension skills. Learn to discuss real-life situations with the imperative, near future and past tenses.
Upcoming Dates

Sep. 14, 2026–Nov. 30, 2026

Live online

$299 Fee

French 1

Subject Area: Languages→French
This practical beginner's course (A1.1), designed by UW–Madison for adult language learners, explores the cultural richness of the Francophone world while helping you master the basics of French. Learn to talk about life, family, work and travel with this popular course.
Upcoming Dates

Sep. 14, 2026–Nov. 30, 2026

Live online

$299

Oct. 1, 2026–Dec. 17, 2026

Live online

$299

Managing Your Brain for Managers: The Neuroscience of Leading Self and Others

Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills→Leadership & Management
Customizable
Our brains are hardwired to react and protect us. This skills-based training teaches you to calm the fear-based Lower Brain survival center and activate the Higher Brain to facilitate creativity, critical thinking and interpersonal connection.
Upcoming Dates

Sep. 15, 2026–Oct. 20, 2026

Live online

$600; $500 gov't/non-profit

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

Sep. 15–24, 2026

Group-paced

$620; gov't./nonprofit $520

Dec. 2–11, 2026

Group-paced

$620; gov't./nonprofit $520

French 2

Subject Area: Languages→French
This practical high beginner's course (A1.2), designed by UW–Madison for adult language learners, explores the cultural richness of the Francophone world while improving your ability to converse about real-life topics. Focuses on the present tense with an introduction to past tenses.
Upcoming Dates

Sep. 16, 2026–Dec. 2, 2026

Live online

$299

Sep. 24, 2026–Dec. 10, 2026

Live online

$299

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