Classes & certificates

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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Strategic Thinking and Planning

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

Coaching Fundamentals

Customizable
Learn foundational coaching skills and a coaching approach for facilitating personal and professional development through conversation. Participants will learn basic coaching skills, including maintaining presence, active listening, asking powerful questions and developing a coaching mindset.
Upcoming Dates

March 2–18, 2027

Live online

$595

Supporting Grieving Children and Teenagers

Customizable
This 3-hour live webinar offers a developmentally informed look at how children and teens understand and express grief, recognize diverse grief responses, and explore how factors and context shape a child or teen's grief process.
Upcoming Dates
  • Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.

Servant Leadership Certificate

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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.

Project Management for Everyone

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Project Management for Everyone is designed to offer a gradual and effective introduction to core project management principles. Establish an understanding of foundational knowledge, concepts and tools related to project management. This course is ideal for individuals with little to no prior experience in project management or those seeking additional reinforcement before progressing to "Fundamentals of Project Management."
Upcoming Dates
  • Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.

Maximizing AI for Nonprofit Efficiency

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Implementing AI can optimize your organization's mission. Gain practical skills for using AI tools for tasks like grant writing, fundraising and reporting. Develop sustainable and ethical AI practices that serve your organization's values.
Upcoming Dates
  • Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.