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Learn a new skill this Winter
Start building the future you want this winter. Whether you're just starting out in your field or are prepping for a career switch, UW Professional & Continuing Education can help get you where you want to go.
These programs require little or no professional experience in the field and offer flexible schedules, making them perfect for starting something new.
We're accepting applications now until two weeks before the first class or until the program fills, whichever comes first. Be sure to apply soon — and get ready to boost your career in 2026!
Looking for more options? Check out our full list of winter certificates, courses and specializations.
Find your niche in cybersecurity with a flexible curriculum that gives you the tools to defend against malicious threats. Develop your critical thinking skills while solving real-world problems.
Become skilled in the competencies required to succeed as a human resources professional, including knowledge of operations, recruiting, compensation, benefits, training, performance management and compliance.
Acquire the skills needed to guide sophisticated projects involving cross-functional teams. Study a curriculum that covers Predictive and Agile methodologies.
Discover how to make, and defend, critical business decisions by applying powerful data analysis tools and statistical techniques to large-scale data sets.
Examine ways to organize and derive meaning from vast amounts of data by using visual presentation tools and techniques. Develop your ability to make data make sense for everyone.
Explore the fundamental tools and technologies needed to produce modern websites and applications, including HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
Discover the essentials of e-learning design and explore the tools and techniques to develop and manage courses and programs.
Learn to research and write a competitive grant proposal. Discover funding opportunities and learn how to manage a winning grant through reporting, stewardship and more.
Gain essential expertise in museum administration, programs, collections, exhibitions, education and community engagement.
Hone your nonprofit leadership skills in critical areas, including program development, branding and marketing, DEI, fundraising and strategic planning.
Grow your ability to do investigative work as you learn about the legal system and study techniques for carrying out criminal and civil investigations.
Discover how to build and manage a successful brand. Learn strategies for brand positioning, brand storytelling and multichannel brand management.
Build practical skills in various types of editing and develop the expertise to transform a rough draft into a polished work.
Explore the fundamental concepts and practical applications of technical writing. Learn the styles, formats and requirements for different kinds of technical communication.
Find out how to use the latest UX design techniques, tools and technologies to create rich interactive experiences, with a focus on web and device interfaces.
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