UW Professional & Continuing Education

UW Professional & Continuing Education - Expert Insights, How AI is Shaping Instructional Design - Wednesday, October 15 | 6-7 p.m. Pacific Time | Online - Ronnie Ashline, UW Certificate in E-Learning Instructional Design & Generative AI for Instructional Design Instructor - Matthew Saavedra, UW Certificate in E-Learning Instructional Design Instructor

Instructors Ronnie Ashline and Matthew Saavedra will explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the landscape of learning and development — and why growing your skills is critical during our next Expert Insights webinar. ms.spr.ly/63321ssQ87

UW Professional & Continuing Education, Expert Insights: How AI is Shaping Instructional Design - Wednesday, October 15, 6-7 p.m. Pacific Time, Online

Discover how AI is transforming instructional design, what AI can (and can’t) do and how to future-proof your role with essential new skills in this short webinar. ms.spr.ly/63321sstaV

Opening career doors since 1912. Learn anything, anywhere. Find your path.

With tons of programs built around your life and a network of instructors and coaches to tap into, UWPCE makes it easy to find the path to your future. Apply Now! ms.spr.ly/63328smcru

Career Conversations presented by Pepsi Relevant talks for your professional development, from building relationships to setting boundaries.

Stressing about your finances? Tune into "Your Financial Wellbeing: Tips on Owning Your Financial Future," one of the newest episodes from the UW Alumni Association's Career Conversations podcast. ms.spr.ly/63324sJIlu

If you have a passion for making written copy shine, then you’re an editor at heart, and our three-course certificate program can help you channel that passion into a profession. Learn more at our upcoming online info session, Thursday, September 18, 5-6 p.m. PT. ms.spr.ly/63321sbcit

What to Know Before Transitioning Into the Nonprofit Sector Wednesday, September 10 | 5-6 p.m. Pacific Time | Free | Online Julie Bianchi, Fundraising Strategist, Educator and Certified Fundraising Executive Anne Mace Deines, Chief Financial Officer Public Health Advocates Sara Levin, Founder Ardea Strategies

Ready to advance your career in the nonprofit sector? Join our instructors Julie Bianchi, Anne Mace-Deines, and Sara Levin as they explore in-demand skills and share tips for a successful transition into mission-driven work. Don’t miss out—RSVP now: ms.spr.ly/6048sk0Ja

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Early Bird Pricing for the Alaska Airlines #DawgDash ends September 5! ms.spr.ly/63321sdInS

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Our office will be closed Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day. Have a safe and happy Labor Day Weekend!

Dare, Dream, Do: Meet Tring - an accomplished scientist who dreamed of leading projects and teams UC San Diego Extended Studies 3D Campaign Tring Zhu

We partnered with @UCSDExtStudies to offer the Certificate in Biotechnology Project Management. Earn a joint UW-UCSD certificate & prepare for the @PMInstitute PMP certification. ms.spr.ly/63327sw3JR

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Excelsior University

Did you know if you complete the UW Certificate in Python Programming, Digital Marketing, Cybersecurity Risk Management, Data Visualization With Tableau, or Localization, you can use the credits you earned towards a degree at @ExcelsiorUniv?

Learn how: ms.spr.ly/63324skv7E

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Want to gain the skills to work with older adults? Need financial support? The H. Asuman Kiyak Endowed Student Support Fund provides merit-based financial assistance to students in the UW Certificate in Gerontology program. Applications due Aug. 29. ms.spr.ly/63329swB9J

UW Professional & Continuing Education Expert Insights Transitioning Into the Nonprofit Sector Wednesday, September 10, 5-6 p.m. Pacific Time -Two women looking at a laptop.

Curious about a career in the nonprofit sector? Join our expert nonprofit program instructors as they explore in-demand skills, share practical tips and offer insights on navigating the shift into mission-driven work. ms.spr.ly/63327sk0Jv

"I don't have time to learn a new skill." The text "I don't have time to learn" is crossed out. The text "a new skill" remains. Handwritten after is the text "changed my life." Find Your Path.

With certificates, degrees, courses and specializations built around your life, you can learn anything, anywhere. Gain a new skill this fall: ms.spr.ly/63322sXR2p

And now for something completely different. Did you know the Python programming language was not directly named after the snake, but rather after the British comedy troop, Monty Python?

Did you know the Python programming language was not directly named after the snake, but rather after the British comedy troop, Monty Python?

Find more fun facts in our article, "Want to Learn to Code? Here's Where to Start." ms.spr.ly/63325sX8XN

Career Conversations presented by Pepsi Relevant talks for your professional development, from building relationships to setting boundaries.

Anxious about salary negotiations? Tune into "Job Compensation and Terms: Negotiation Strategies to Help You Be Your Own Best Advocate," one of the latest episodes of the UW Alumni Association's Career Conversations #podcast. ms.spr.ly/63327sJIcD

Info Session: Certificate in Audio Production Techniques, Thu, Sep 11, 2025 at 6 p.m. - UW Professional & Continuing Education Join us for an information session to learn more about this program's curriculum, format, time commitment and more.

Passionate about music? Build skills in audio engineering this autumn at the University of Washington. Learn more at our next info session on September 11. ms.spr.ly/63328sV2yu

Movies at the Mural Presented by Primte Video - Connect at the Center

🎥✨ Don’t miss your last chance to experience the magic of #MoviesAtTheMural at @SeattleCenter this summer!
This Friday, join us for UW Certificate in Film & Video Production student films followed by a screening of “Wicked." 🌟🎬 ms.spr.ly/63321sRdrL

Two people around a desk with financial data adjacent to the text, "Turn grant complexity into clarity. There's a specialization for that. Grant Management.

Lost in the grant process? With a specialization in grant management, UWPCE can help you navigate funding with confidence, so you can stay focused on your mission. Apply now: ms.spr.ly/63326sRjfq

Put yourself on the path to success by going back to school and boosting your education with one of our autumn certificates, specializations or courses. But don’t wait much longer to sign up. Our programs are filling fast! ms.spr.ly/63327sRj8X

Info Session: Certificate in Game Design, Tue, Aug 19, 2025 at 6 p.m. - UW Professional & Continuing Education Join us for an information session to learn more about this program's curriculum, format, time commitment and more.

Ready to turn your passion for gaming into a profession? Learn how during our UW Certificate in Game Design info session on Tuesday, August 19 at 6 p.m. Pacific Time. ms.spr.ly/63322suJ00

"Since the main responsibility of a software product manager is to align people on a single vision, recruiters look for people with great communication skills, emotional intelligence and a passion or eagerness to learn," says Swati Goel, UW Certificate in Software Product Management instructor and Lead at Oculus.

Interested in a career as a software product manager? ms.spr.ly/63322sRjw6

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Crush it on every platform. There’s a specialization for that. Learn more at our August 18 info session. ms.spr.ly/63323sRbf9

Updating your resume? Check out these tips to help your resume shine and stand out in today's job market. ms.spr.ly/63328suJr4

6 In-Demand Marketing Roles in 2025 What are the marketing skills in heaviest demand by employers today? Learn about 6 jobs that are among the hottest in the field.

What are the marketing skills in heaviest demand by employers today? Learn about 6 jobs that are among the hottest in the field. ms.spr.ly/63325s3ALN

Break into tech! Designed to help you expand your tech knowledge or embark on a new career, these innovative bootcamps offer you the skills and expertise you'll need to thrive in the tech industry. Offered by Circuit Stream.

Designed to help you expand your tech knowledge or embark on a new career, these innovative bootcamps offered by Circuit Stream will give you the skills and expertise you'll need to thrive in the tech industry. ms.spr.ly/63329szhUX

Thinking about your next move? Whether you're dreaming big or just curious, explore career paths and possibilities with our handpicked articles and see how UW Professional & Continuing Education programs can help you get you where you want to go. ms.spr.ly/63322szCo0

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Want to learn to code? Here's where to start. ms.spr.ly/63327szfiU

Hot Jobs & Career Trends: Editor Editors help authors and writers develop ideas and stay on message. They define and follow editorial styles, and they review written copy to ensure proper spelling, grammar and punctuation. Instructor Insights: Machines are never going to catch all the errors — ever. You have to have somebody who understands the mechanics and syntax of the English language." - Andi Tosch, UW Certificate in Editing Instrutor Projected Growth*: Washington state (2022-32): 7% Average Annual Salary: Washington state (2024): $85,250 *Sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, O*NET OnLine UW Logo

In Washington state, the average salary for an editor was $85,250 in 2024, and the number of jobs in this field are projected to grow 7% between 2022-32. Read our article, "How to Become an Editor," to learn more about this hot job: ms.spr.ly/63324sz28s

Empower change, one budget at a time. There's a specialization for that. Budgeting & Finance for Nonprofits. - Two employees working at a desk

Every dollar counts when you're driving change. With a specialization in budgeting & finance for nonprofits, UWPCE makes it easy to help your organization thrive. Learn more at our August 12 info session: ms.spr.ly/63327sJJJJ

How to Become a Marketing Manager - Tips from Jonah-Kai Hancock, UW Certificate in Digital Marketing Instructor (with photo of Hancock)

The avg. marketing manager salary in 2024 was $161,030 in the U.S. & $168,800 in Washington state according to BLS & O*NET. Learn how to become a marketing manager from Jonah-Kai Hancock, UW Certificate in Digital Marketing instructor. ms.spr.ly/63327sKMgD