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    Free Course Preview! Learning Languages for a Connected World

    Subject area Languages
    Explore how language learning can support your career, travel, and personal goals. Learn about UW–Madison's flexible, expert-led language programs and discover research-based strategies that help adult learners build confidence and real-world communication skills.
    Upcoming Dates

    Dec. 10, 2026

    Live online

    Free

    Leadership

    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

    Etiology of Suicide and Provider Self Care

    This 6-hour live webinar (offered over two days) with instructor Meghan Henderson targets social workers, therapists and other helping professionals. It discusses common etiology of suicidal behavior, as well as risk assessment, intervention, safety planning and prevention. We also review self-care.
    Upcoming Dates

    Jan. 6–7, 2027

    Live online

    $189

    Language Reading Knowledge Exam

    These translation exams test reading knowledge of French, German, Italian or Spanish and meet the requirements of UW–Madison graduate programs. Register at least one week prior to your chosen exam date. No refunds after registration. Honorlock will proctor these exams.
    Upcoming Dates

    Jan. 7, 2027

    Self-paced

    $65 Fee

    May 13, 2027

    Self-paced

    $65

    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

    Spanish for Reading and Translation: Comprehensive

    Subject area Languages→Spanish
    Gain the skills you need to translate Spanish texts from disciplines in the social sciences and humanities to English. This comprehensive course is more extensive than the basic course with additional instructor feedback, more advanced translations and a capstone project tailored to you.
    Upcoming Dates

    Jan. 20, 2027–May 12, 2027

    Group-paced

    $585; Graduate students $485

    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

    Jan. 20, 2027–May 5, 2027

    Group-paced

    $475; Graduate students $375

    Spanish for Reading and Translation: Basic

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

    Jan. 27, 2027–May 12, 2027

    Group-paced

    $475; Graduate students $375

    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

    Jan. 27, 2027–May 12, 2027

    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

    Jan. 27, 2027–May 12, 2027

    Group-paced

    $475; Graduate students $375

    Establishing a Foundation for Motivational Interviewing Skills

    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

    Feb. 16–17, 2027

    Live online

    $199

    May 18–20, 2027

    Live online

    $199