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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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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
  • Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.

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
  • Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.

How Music Works: The Tools of Music Theory

Subject area Humanities
This comprehensive study of music theory provides a complete set of tools handy for either a lifelong interest in music or preparing to take college entrance exams. Explore theoretical concepts in the context of real-world projects through the repertoires of famous composers.
Upcoming Dates
  • Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.

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
  • Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.

German 4

Subject area Languages→German
Continue to learn German conversation and grammar in a fun and relaxed environment. Polish your German listening, speaking, reading and writing skills , and learn about the history and traditions of German-speaking people. Prerequisites: German 3 or instructor's consent.
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  • Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.

German 3

Subject area Languages→German
Continue to learn German conversation and grammar, the history and traditions of German-speaking people, and tips for travelers as you immerse yourself in a fun and relaxed environment. Prerequisites: German 2 or instructor's consent.
Upcoming Dates
  • Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.

German 2

Subject area Languages→German
This practical high beginner's course (A1.2), designed by UW–Madison for adult language learners, explores the richness of German 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
  • Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.

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
  • Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.

Fridays in French

Subject area Languages→French
In this course, you will have the opportunity to practice conversational French while learning about French and Francophone cultures in an informal and relaxed group atmosphere.
Upcoming Dates
  • Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.

French House Conversation

Subject area Languages→French
Continue to refine your French conversational skills, practice your pronunciation, and brush up on grammar with a convivial group and an experienced instructor at the French House on UW–Madison's campus.
Upcoming Dates
  • Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.

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
  • Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.

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
  • Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.

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
  • Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.

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
  • Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.

Create Your Own Music

If you've ever wanted to compose your own music, this course is for you! Beginners: Complete six composition activities modeled after exercises assigned to great composers. Experienced composers: Stretch your ideas in new or already completed pieces. Prerequisite: basic music notation skills.
Upcoming Dates
  • Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.

Business Spanish Certificate Program

Subject area Languages→Spanish
Improve your professional proficiency in Spanish and gain the cultural knowledge you need to do business with clients and colleagues from across Spain and Latin America. Learn to communicate professionally via email, telephone and videoconferencing in this practical skills-based certificate.
Upcoming Dates
  • Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.
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