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Learn a new skill this Winter
Start building the future you want with a certificate program 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 with options in the evening and online, 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 2025!
Looking for more options? Check out our full list of winter certificates, courses and specializations.
Delve into the circumstances and considerations that leaders need to account for when creating a business strategy. Learn about frameworks and tools to conduct decision analysis and how to involve stakeholders in strategic planning and management.
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.
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.
Acquire the foundational visual design skills you need to create design assets for a variety of digital platforms. Learn how to design for web and social media channels to maximize engagement.
Our coaches are here to help you every step of the way — from finding a program to applying and enrolling. Start the conversation!
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