Discover 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.

Leap Ahead With Fresh Skills

Read up on how to get ahead of your competition in the job market with the latest and greatest skills employers need today — and tomorrow!

The program gave me the confidence to be able to walk into a presentation with stakeholders.
Fritz Weiss, Certificate Graduate

Find Out a Few of Our Favorite Things

Ever wonder where the pros go for insights? Check out these go-to resources from instructors in our Certificate in Storytelling & Content Strategy.

See Which Certificates Start This Fall

We're now accepting applications for many of our fall-start certificates. Which one will you take this year?

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