For a
Brighter You

Whether you want to update your skills or delve into a new field, UW Professional & Continuing Education can help. We make it possible for you to keep learning at the University of Washington, even if you work full time or live outside of the Seattle area.

FAST FACTS

90 percent of certificate graduates learned skills to grow professionally

100 plus students awarded UW certificate scholarships since 2017

12 Things You Can Learn in 12 Weeks (Or Less)

Life is busy and the world moves fast. Here are 12 different skills you can achieve in 12 weeks or less that can help boost your career.

Winter Programs for Career Changers

Explore our programs that require little or no professional experience and get ready to take the next step in the direction you want to go.

New Winter Specializations and Courses

The start of a new year is a great time to go back to school. Check out our variety of new winter-start programs to help grow your career.

How to Determine a Company’s Culture

Want to determine how well you’ll fit into a new company? Check out these tips to learn how to tell if a company’s culture is right for you.

A PATHWAY FOR YOUR PASSION

Through UW Professional & Continuing Education, we break down barriers to make education possible for all types of learners. We provide unique opportunities for those who don’t fit the mold of a traditional full-time, on-campus student.

We’re for you — the innovators, the career changers, the professionals, the dreamers, the forever curious.

Browse our programs by area of study, and find one that's designed for you.

Biotech, Health Care & Social Work

Business & Leadership

Data & Applied Math

Education, Nonprofit & Society

Engineering, Construction & Sustainability

Marketing, Communication & Design

Programming & Tech

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