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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.
Get comfortable with the office software essentials you need to know to be effective in the workplace. Learn how use word and data processors and how to manage files on a server and in the cloud.
Learn the competencies required to succeed as a Human Resources professional, including knowledge of operations, recruiting, compensation, benefits, training, performance management and compliance.
Learn the tools needed to guide sophisticated projects involving cross-functional teams. Study a curriculum that covers Predictive and Agile methodologies.
Learn to find, attract and select the best workforce talent. Learn the industry’s technology and tools and craft a best-in-class approach to talent acquisition.
Discover how to make, and defend, critical business decisions by applying powerful data analysis tools and statistical techniques to large-scale data sets.
Learn 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.
Develop 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.
Learn fundamental marketing concepts and learn to write a marketing plan. Understand the basics of consumer behavior, marketing channels and creative campaigns.
Learn how to develop product positioning and value propositions, conduct customer and market research, and create product launch plans. Prepare to advance your career in product marketing.
Explore the fundamental concepts and practical applications of technical writing. Learn the styles, formats and requirements for different kinds of technical communication.
Discover how to use the latest UX design techniques, tools and technologies to create rich interactive experiences, with a focus on web and device interfaces.
Gain 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.
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.
Learn how to create efficient, maintainable and scalable software components as well as integrate them flawlessly on any system.
Learn how and why to develop accessible websites and mobile apps for any audience, including people with disabilities. Understand digital accessibility regulations and best practices for meeting accessibility standards.
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