Your Future Starts Here
Whether you’re gearing up for your first job or contemplating a career change, it’s always good to consider the possibilities.
We’ve assembled this collection of articles about in-demand jobs in different fields to help you explore your options — and think big about your future. With a variety of certificates, specializations, courses and degrees, UW Professional & Continuing Education is here to help you take charge of your career.
Explore Data & AI Careers
Data Analyst
Like a good detective, data analysts pull together and examine data, looking to reveal the story it has to tell.
Data Scientist
Data keeps growing by leaps and bounds. So does the demand for skilled data scientists who can make sense of it all.
Data Engineer
Data engineers design, build and maintain the invisible infrastructure that gets people the data they need, when they need it.
Machine Learning Engineer
ML engineers use AI to design prediction models that are changing everything from automation to customer experience.
Explore Content Strategy & Design Careers
Content Strategist
Content strategists make sure the content they create — whether for a website or across media channels — has a strategic purpose.
Editor
Editors help writers develop their ideas and make sure communications are clear, correct and concise.
Technical Writer
Technical writers are masters of the art of simplicity, turning complex information into content that’s easy to understand.
UX Designer
UX designers help create products and services that are intuitive, appealing and a pleasure to use.
Instructional Designer
Instructional designers plan, craft and implement a variety of learning experience, from courses to trainings.
Game Designer
Dreaming of designing the next Minecraft? Game designers require a variety of skills, and the field is challenging but rewarding.
Explore Software & Tech Careers
Web Developer
Behind every website is a web developer, who writes the code that makes it easy to use and navigate.
Front-End Developer
Front-end developers code the user-facing side of websites and mobile apps.
Software Developer
Software developers don’t just write code — they deliver solutions to real-world problems.
Embedded Software Engineer
Embedded software engineers design and code the software in embedded systems in smart devices.
Cybersecurity Professional
Cyber attacks are all too common, and the demand is high for professionals who can help keep our data safe.
Explore Business & Management Careers
Project Manager
Project managers shepherd a project through every stage from start to finish and are integral to a project’s success.
Program Manager
Program managers align projects to help a company achieve larger strategic goals.
Software Product Manager
Software product managers bring technology products from concept to market.
Construction Project Manager
Construction project managers solve problems big and small to keep large construction projects on track.
HR Specialist
HR specialists typically attend to day-to-day HR operations, such as screening job candidates and onboarding new hires.
HR Manager
Part relationship builder, part business leader, an HR manager helps set the stage for employees and employers to succeed.
Business Analyst
Part detective, part interpreter and part visionary, a business analyst is 100% problem-solver extraordinaire.
Accountant
Accountants are in demand across industries and in every type of business, from the Big Four to nonprofits.
Explore Marketing Careers
Marketing Specialist
As junior members of the marketing ream, marketing specialists help bring marketing plans to life.
Marketing Manager
Every great product needs a great marketing strategy, and marketing managers help get your product noticed.
Explore Nonprofit & Law Careers
Fundraiser
The best fundraisers artfully connect an organization’s work with how people want to make an impact in the world.
Paralegal
Paralegals juggle a lot of law-related tasks, from researching laws and gathering evidence to taking notes at trial.
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