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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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Servant Leadership Certificate

Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills
Customizable
Develop a deep understanding of what it means to "serve first" as a leader and explore your relationship to this ideal. Go beyond the philosophy and learn the practices and behaviors that embody this leadership style — and how you can integrate it to your own.
Upcoming Dates

Oct. 15, 2025–Nov. 6, 2025

Live online

$2,200; $1,700 gov't/non-profit

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. 15, 2025–Dec. 5, 2025

Group-paced

$1,249 through September 29; $1,449 after

March 11, 2026–May 1, 2026

Group-paced

$1,249 through February 25; $1,449 after

Maximizing AI for Nonprofit Efficiency

Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills
Customizable
Learn how to ethically assess and strategically implement AI solutions that enhance your organization's mission. Gain practical skills in using AI tools for tasks like grant writing and impact reporting. Develop sustainable AI practices that prioritize and serve your organization's values.
Upcoming Dates

Oct. 16–30, 2025

Live online

$590; $490 gov't/nonprofit

April 14–28, 2026

Live online

$590; $490 gov't/nonprofit

Agile Scrum for Project Management

Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills→Leadership & Management
Customizable
This class will help build foundational knowledge of Scrum and equip you with skills to effectively manage, lead or be a member of a Scrum team. You will learn what kinds of projects call for an Agile Scrum approach.
Upcoming Dates

Oct. 20–27, 2025

Live online

$650; $550 gov't/nonprofit

Dec. 3–10, 2025

Live online

$650; $550 gov't/nonprofit

Feb. 11–18, 2026

Live online

$650; $550 gov't/nonprofit

April 15–22, 2026

Live online

$650; $550 gov't/nonprofit

Psychological Health and Safety at Work

Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills
The world now recognizes mental health as a critical workplace issue. WHO, ILO, and ISO have developed standards to address psychological risks. This session explores the global shift and the 3 pillars of psychological health and safety to foster innovation, resilience and prevent burnout.
Upcoming Dates

Oct. 21–22, 2025

Live online

$490 Standard
$390 gov't/nonprofit

May 5–6, 2026

Live online

$490; $390 gov't/nonprofit

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

Oct. 23, 2025–Nov. 13, 2025

Group-paced

$250

Professional Writing: Effective Workplace Communication

Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills→Leadership & Management
Customizable
Master the skills necessary to communicate effectively with internal and external audiences in today's professional environment. Learn techniques of document structure, grammar and style proven to enhance credibility and influence. Learn credibility-damaging errors and tips for avoiding them.
Upcoming Dates

Nov. 5–12, 2025

Live online

$385; $285 gov't/nonprofit

Workplace Neurodiversity: Creating Spaces Where All Minds Can Thrive

Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills→Workplace Culture & Belonging
Neurodiversity reflects the natural variation in human minds and how people interact with the world differently as a result. In the workplace, building awareness for how neurodivergence appears within it is the first step towards realizing the innovation and creativity a supported team can generate.
Upcoming Dates

Nov. 7–14, 2025

Live online

$460; $360 gov't/Nonprofit

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. 12, 2025

Live online

$59

The Art and Impact of Effective Mentoring

Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills
Customizable
Mentorship provides a powerful tool for personal and professional development for both the mentor and the mentee. Take this course to understand the role mentorship can play in creating connection and empowering your team.
Upcoming Dates

Nov. 14–21, 2025

Live online

$460; $360 gov't/nonprofit

March 12–19, 2026

Live online

$460; $360 gov't/nonprofit

Leading from a Distance: Team Building in a Hybrid World

Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills→Leadership & Management
Customizable
We're seeing more organizations with employees who work from home, live in other states and often live in other countries. "Lead from a distance" by understanding the challenges and best practices. Build trust, navigate conflict, make decisions and conduct engaging meetings with virtual staff.
Upcoming Dates

Nov. 18–20, 2025

Live online

$470; $370 gov't/non-profit

Guiding Advanced Care Planning with Motivational Interviewing

Subject Area: Behavioral Health
This 4–hour course is offered over 2 live webinars with instructors Yasyn Lee, M.D. & Sarah Cameron, MS, CTTS, NBC-HWC. We'll provide a solid grasp of what goes into advance care planning and practice using Motivational Interviewing to jumpstart these important conversations.
Upcoming Dates

Dec. 3–10, 2025

Live online

$149

Communication Skills for Challenging Conversations

Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills→Leadership & Management
Learn to handle difficult conversations at work and to listen and be assertive without weakening relationships. Better understand the complex nature of interpersonal communication and explore why misunderstanding is so normal. Apply the skills learned to conflict resolution and give performance feedback.
Upcoming Dates

Dec. 3–11, 2025

Live online

$590; gov't/nonprofit $490

Strengths Discovery for Personal Growth and Team Building

Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills→Workplace Culture & Belonging
Customizable
This course provides you with a deep dive into your Gallup Strengths results, giving you tools and strategies to boost collaboration and decision-making. Take this course to level up your leadership, build high-performing teams and lead with confidence.
Upcoming Dates

Dec. 5–12, 2025

Live online

$480 Standard
$380 gov't/nonprofit

May 1–8, 2026

Live online

$480; $380 gov't/nonprofit

Leadership

Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills→Leadership & Management
Customizable
Explore leadership characteristics and ways to strengthen your organization and support others' work. Learn about different leadership styles, public perceptions of leadership by sector and servant-leadership basics. Develop a personal leadership philosophy that contributes to your mission.
Upcoming Dates

Dec. 9–11, 2025

Live online

$490; $390 gov't/nonprofit

March 24–26, 2026

Live online

$490; $390 gov't/nonprofit

Trauma Informed Leadership: A Guide for All Managers

Subject Area: Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills→Leadership & Management
This course empowers managers to support team members impacted by trauma while maintaining personal and professional boundaries. Learn to balance compassion with productivity and navigate complex situations guided by employment law. Reduce stress, boost morale and build a stronger team.
Upcoming Dates

Dec. 17–18, 2025

Live online

$490 Standard
$390 gov't/nonprofit

June 9–10, 2026

Live online

$490; $390 gov't/nonprofit

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