New UW Continuing Education Programs Launching in Autumn 2024

Fall is a great time to turn over a new leaf! At UW Professional & Continuing Education, we’re launching a host of new and innovative programs for autumn quarter.

Categories

1. Business & Leadership
2. Data & Technology

These leading-edge offerings — courses, specializations and certificate programs — map to a variety of in-demand disciplines, including generative AI for business, data visualization, Lean Six Sigma: Black Belt and much more. Check out the list below and find a program that can help you boost your career and learn something new.

1. Business & Leadership

Generative AI for Business

• Type: Course

• Starts: September 2024

• Duration: 7 weeks

• Where: Online (Online Synchronous)

Generative AI technologies such as ChatGPT, Gemini and Dall-E have the potential to transform the way we’ll work in the very near future. The ability of these tools to answer questions and generate text, images, video and audio on command is already rapidly changing the world.

In this course, we’ll explore how generative AI is reshaping the business landscape, from marketing and communications to human resources to legal issues and more. You’ll learn about prompt engineering and use various generative AI applications to create content for different business needs. We’ll also examine the ethical issues and potential risks associated with generative AI. Gain hands-on experience with these powerful tools and position yourself to thrive in the career and business environment of tomorrow.

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Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)^® Exam Prep

• Type: Course

• Starts: September 2024

• Duration: 4 weeks       

• Where: Online (Online Synchronous)

Effective project management is a cornerstone to any organization’s success. Becoming a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)^® one of the most in-demand certifications in the professional world, can be a foundational step in launching your project management career.

Our CAPM^® Exam Prep course uses the Project Management Institute (PMI)^® certified curriculum to explore key project management concepts and prepare you for the CAPM^® exam. You'll acquire the skills and knowledge vital for successfully initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and closing projects. You’ll also learn about other important topics, such as project integration, project scope, timing, cost management and more.

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Lean Six Sigma Management: Black Belt

• Type: Certificate

• Starts: October 2024

• Duration: 4 months

• Where: Online (Online Synchronous)

In martial arts, a black belt signifies you’ve mastered the essential moves and techniques of that discipline. Similarly, the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification recognizes an experienced problem solver who understands how to implement, perform, interpret and apply Lean Six Sigma principles at an advanced level.

This certificate program, offered by UW Tacoma, builds on the techniques of Lean Six Sigma Green Belt to position you to manage project teams and lead process improvement initiatives. You’ll gain leadership skills, learn about team dynamics, and understand how to successfully assign roles and responsibilities to project team members. You’ll also have the chance to explore real-world business challenges and develop strategies for undertaking process improvements at your organization.

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2. Data & Technology

Data Visualization Essentials With Power BI

• Type: Course

• Starts: September 2024

• Duration: 10 weeks

• Where: Online (Online Asychronous)

Microsoft’s Power BI software allows you to bring your data to life with rich visualizations and business intelligence insights. Whether you're a budding data analyst, business analyst or simply someone who wants to become more skilled at data wrangling, Power BI can help take your data visualization skills to the next level.

In this foundational course, you’ll explore key Power BI concepts and tools used for real-time data analysis and strategic insights. You’ll learn to apply fundamental data visualization theories to create impactful reports and data stories, including how to choose optimal report designs, charts and layouts for different business scenarios. You’ll also discover interactive reporting techniques and gain the ability to curate compelling data stories for nontechnical audiences using best practices in data visualization.

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Data Science Foundations

• Type: Course

• Starts: October 2024

• Duration: 9 weeks

• Where: Online (Online Synchronous)

Are you seeing a flood of jobs that require data skills in your job searches or career-development explorations? Now is a great time to add data science knowledge to your resume and professional repertoire.

In this foundations course, you’ll learn the essential skills of data science, including the fundamentals of data analysis and the key mathematical concepts required for any data science role. We’ll explore everything from the basics of Python programming to advanced statistical analysis, giving you the know-how to tackle real-world data science challenges, including data collection and cleaning, model selection and evaluation, and data privacy and security.

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Data Science Methods for Real-World Evidence

• Type: Certificate

• Starts: September 2024

• Duration: 9 months

• Where: Online

Healthcare and life science organizations generate vast amounts of data — from electronic health records and claims to registries, device data, genomic profiles and patient-reported outcomes. Yet the true value of this data often remains unrealized. This certificate helps decision makers understand what this data can (and can’t) tell us, how to choose and trust analytic methods, and how to translate results into sound decisions. You’ll bridge the gap between technical analytics and organizational decision-making by exploring real-world health care data science examples.

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Check out all our upcoming certificates, specializations and courses and find a program that’s perfect for you.