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Woman talking to counselor, illustration Motivational Interviewing courses help professionals deepen connections, inspire change 

“If you can put the work in, it will improve every relationship in your life.”                                      — Danalyn Harper Rayner, family medicine physician, UW…

Cartoon characters climbing blocks and ladders in front of red arrow going up Boost your career with professional degrees and certificates

In today’s fast-paced and competitive job market, staying relevant is key to career growth. Whether you’re looking to move up in your current field, shift…

Vector illustration of laptop computer surrounded by objects needed to do project management. Management certificate drives WisDOT project leader to pursue career goals

Robin Skierka loves to learn. Whether it’s self-taught or a formal course, she is constantly looking for ways to learn and utilize new things. “I…

Julie Dahl Dr. Julie Dahl pioneers award-winning language instruction for adult learners

Dahl describes what makes her award-winning Spanish courses effective for adult learners. Two of her students share their language learning experience and the impact it’s made.

A closeup of two peoples hands. One is speaking and taking notes. Unraveling the power of professional coaching

The University of Wisconsin–Madison Certified Professional Coaching Program (UWCPC) helps learners uncover the power of professional coaching in a variety of settings and careers.

You can learn a language online — here’s how!

Study a language online with UW–Madison Continuing Studies language programs. We promise it will be exactly the same as in-person learning, only completely different.

9 online classes to help you keep on learning in 2021

UW–Madison Continuing Education classes can help you keep on learning online from the safety of home.

Online Grief Support Specialist class trains global learners in loss and healing

Offered through UW–Madison Continuing Studies, the class gives students the skills to develop a professional specialty in the growing field of grief support.

Grief Support Specialist Certificate class explores timely subject in new, virtual format

Designed for counselors, educators and clergy, the course centers on educating and counseling people who have suffered from some major loss.

Noncredit language students bond in Italian 3 class

A cadre of dedicated Italian language students hungry for more in-depth study lobbied UW–Madison Continuing Studies to revive a class that had been shelved for…

Two sisters, mother, godmother share bonding experience of behavioral health grief course

For the Willihnganzs and a longtime friend, helping professions are a family affair. Melodie Willihnganz is a doctor of audiology. Her daughter Molly Willihnganz is…

UW-Madison hosts online course in Spanish for Uruguayan university: How to teach 21st century skills

Demand is growing around the globe for college graduates with 21 st century skills like teamwork and critical thinking. After an instructor at a university…

Grief Support Specialist Certificate gives therapist tools to lead a community healing effort

The online grief course is September 20-November 18 and the in-person program is Thursday-Sunday, October 24-27 and Saturday, December 7.

In Business magazine names professional coaching graduate Anne Norman to ’40 Under 40′ list

Norman, senior vice president and chief marketing officer at UW Credit Union, manages by connecting deeply with individuals and offering new perspectives to solve problems.

Music theory expert Jamie Henke receives UW System’s Underkofler teaching award

Henke, a distinguished faculty associate in Continuing Studies and the Mead Witter School of Music, brings a learn-by-doing approach to classes such as Create Your Own Music.

Certificate in online learning helps professor meet student needs

Lynne Prost, a faculty associate in the UW-Madison department of biochemistry, used a university professional development grant to complete the 16-week Professional Certificate in Online Education and build her expertise in online teaching.

Faculty learn to teach essential workforce skills in online course

UW-Madison offers an online certificate where educators learn how to teach skills, like teamwork and communication, that employers demand.