Custom training
Custom training
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Bring the resources and expertise of UW–Madison to your organization
About custom training
Custom training is professional development that is tailored to address your organization’s specific challenges and goals.
UW–Madison Custom Training harnesses the university’s knowledge and resources to develop and deliver targeted instruction directly to your team. We collaborate with businesses, nonprofits and public sector agencies to provide high-impact, practical learning experiences on-site at your workplace, on the UW–Madison campus or online.
Working from our catalog of continuing education courses and certificates, we specialize in custom training on topics including leadership, business management, workplace culture & belonging, and world languages.
From single interactive workshops to comprehensive certificate programs, we design training solutions that drive immediate, real-world results.
Why UW–Madison
World-class reputation
Tap into the deep knowledge, research and prestige of a top-ranked public university.
Tailored solutions
Every curriculum is customized to align with your specific industry, team dynamic and operational challenges.
Top-tier instructors
Learn from industry experts and seasoned facilitators who bring real-world experience to every session.
End-to-end support
We manage the heavy lifting, from needs assessment and program design to logistics, registration and issuing Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
Flexible delivery
Train where and when it works best for your team: on-site at your office, on the UW–Madison campus or fully online.
Real-world impact
Bridge the gap between concept and application with practical skills your team can apply right away.
How it works
While every organization is unique, we generally follow this process to assess your needs, design your program and ensure we’ve met your goals:
We meet with your leadership team to understand your strategic goals, cultural priorities and skills gaps.
Our instructional team crafts a targeted curriculum, selecting relevant modules, real-world case studies and hands-on exercises aligned with your objectives.
We manage all logistics, including scheduling, learner registration, course materials and CEU tracking.
Our expert instructors lead engaging sessions designed to foster active participation, immediate skills application and real-world success.
We evaluate participant feedback and learning outcomes to ensure your organizational goals were met.
Fees
Programs are customized to meet your organization’s needs. Pricing varies based on scope, delivery format, logistics and customization. Trainings start at approximately $1,000 per training hour. We are happy to work within your budget.
Featured custom training topics
Leadership training
Our custom leadership programs equip your managers with practical tools to navigate change, resolve workplace conflict and optimize team performance. We adapt our modules to align with your company’s strategic goals and culture.
Change management, emotional intelligence, performance & conflict management, challenging conversations, team building and AI strategy for leaders
Emerging supervisors, team leads and mid-level managers looking to elevate their leadership impact
Experienced experts and practitioners who pair deep leadership theory with decades of real-world organizational experience
Motivational Interviewing
Transform client resistance into internal motivation using an evidence-based communication framework. Tailored around your team’s daily client challenges, this hands-on training eases friction, reduces professional burnout and drives outcomes.
Reflective listening, resolving ambivalence, de-escalating conflict, navigating resistance and building concrete action plans
Case managers, social workers, healthcare providers, counselors, educators, and justice or mental health professionals
Facilitators certified through the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT), with extensive real-world field experience
Project management
Equip your team to improve operational efficiency, strengthen cross-functional collaboration and reduce costly rework. We tailor the curriculum to your exact workflow, including Agile, Scrum, traditional waterfall or hybrid methods.
Scope & risk management, Agile & Scrum, stakeholder engagement, leading cross-functional teams, change management and influencing without authority
Project leads, cross-functional project teams, PMO managers and senior leaders driving strategic change
Veteran project leaders who combine executive experience with hands-on technical expertise across health care, tech, finance and government