Dare to do What's Next

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-Track Your Career

New Career Accelerator certificates offer the same great UW credential as our other certificates, but with added flexibility so you don’t have to rearrange your busy life to get the skills you need to stay relevant.

The program definitely changed my life. After taking it, I felt more confident about jumping into work and conducting myself around people from different cultures.
Lorie Tais, Certificate Graduate

Freelancing for the Greater Good

Want to use your (professional) powers for good? Whether you freelance for a living or have a day job, these eight simple steps will help you find and manage freelance projects that give back.

Hot Jobs: Fundraiser

Despite what the job title might imply, a fundraiser does a lot more than solicit money. Fundraising, as certificate instructor Dawn Rains points out, is all about relationships. Learn about the ins and outs of this hot job.

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.

Arts, Communication & Writing

Business

Computing & IT

Construction, Real Estate & Sustainability

Education

Engineering

Health Care, Biotechnology & Social Services

Humanities & Social Sciences

Public Administration, Nonprofit & Law

Science & Math