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September 14, 2023

Game Design Alumni Story: Becoming a Game Designer

Trevor Harron turned his childhood passion for board, card and dice games into a successful career with help from our innovative Certificate in Game Design.

April 7, 2023

Paralegal Studies Alumni Story: Becoming an Attorney

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By: Brenna Ciummo

The UW Certificate in Paralegal Studies helped open the door to the American legal system for Alum Mariana de Carvalho Bacil Williams and provided her with the knowledge, skills and connections that she’ll carry throughout her professional career.

March 29, 2023

Project Management Alumni Story: Becoming an Engineering Project Manager

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By: Brenna Ciummo

Alum Veronicah Munyao explains how the UW Certificate Scholarship and Certificates in Project Management and Commercial Real Estate helped her land a dream job that allows her to give back to the community.

November 4, 2022

Gerontology Alumni Story: Becoming a Clinical Director

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By: Brenna Ciummo

A desire to always be learning gave UW Certificate in Gerontology graduate Sheryl Ward an opportunity for career advancement and propelled her to pursue a master’s degree in nursing.

June 8, 2022

Storytelling & Content Strategy Alumni Story: Becoming a Content Strategist

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By: Brenna Ciummo

Alum Ashley Eusanio explains how the UW Certificate in Storytelling & Content Strategy gave her the skills she was looking for to advance in her career.

April 18, 2022

SQL Server & Database Development Alumni Story: Becoming a Senior Database Administrator

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Alum Radiy Adams explains how the UW Certificate in SQL Server & Database Development helped him learn critical, career-enhancing skills.

March 22, 2022

Machine Learning and Data Science Alumni Story: Becoming a Developer

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By: Brenna Ciummo

Alum Matthew Fife explains how the six UW certificate programs he's taken have been invaluable to his career growth.

February 4, 2022

Human Resources Essentials Alumni Story: Becoming a Human Resources Generalist

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Alum David Jackson explains how the UW Certificate in Human Resources Essentials helped him land his dream job.

June 2, 2021

Nonprofit Management Alumni Story: Becoming a Data Coordinator

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Alum Fatima Ahmed explains how the Certificates in Nonprofit Management and Fundraising Management gave her the boost she wanted in her professional journey.

July 8, 2020

UX & Visual Interface Design Alumni Story: Becoming a UX Designer

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Joan Williams uses the UW Certificate in UX & Visual Interface Design to prompt a positive career change in a booming field.

August 26, 2019

Big Data Technologies Alumni Story: Becoming a Customer Success Engineer

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Spencer McGhin found a new passion — and a new career — in an emerging field with the help of the UW Certificate in Big Data Technologies.

July 29, 2019

Cybersecurity Risk Management Alumni Story: Becoming a Chief Privacy Officer

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Ginger Armbruster needed to change her career course, and she found the opportunity she sought with the City of Seattle through a UW certificate.

May 17, 2018

Gerontology Alumni Story: Becoming a Geriatric Care Manager

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Jennifer Jones has twice been able to make a career transformation through a UW certificate program. Now she’s using what she learned in both programs to make a difference in the lives of older adults.

May 9, 2018

Applied Animal Behavior Alumni Story: Becoming a Lead Dog Trainer

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There are plenty of people out there who love dogs. But Adam Winston wanted to turn that passion into a career, and taking the Certificate in Applied Animal Behavior made it happen.

February 15, 2018

Editing Alumni Story: Becoming a Grant Writer

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Al Smith wanted to break into the field of writing and editing, but needed a boost to get started. Read how the Certificate in Editing gave Al the skills and credential they needed — opening the door to a dream job.

January 12, 2018

Human Resources Management Alumni Story: Become a Director of Talent Acquisition

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Rebooting your career after a layoff can be tough. But Nicole Bowers turned this stressful situation into an opportunity to discover her true calling — with a helpful boost from the UW Certificate in Human Resources Management.

December 28, 2017

Paralegal Studies Alumni Story: Becoming a Paralegal

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After earning her bachelor’s degree, Ally Taylor Bain wasn’t quite ready for law school, but she was fascinated by the legal profession. The Certificate in Paralegal Studies enabled Ally to find a job she loves while exploring the world of law.

November 2, 2017

Construction Management Alumni Story: Becoming a Project Engineer

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Landing the job you want can be a challenge, even in a booming industry like construction. See how Chythra Puttaraju overcame barriers and found success through our Certificate in Construction Management.

October 11, 2017

Machine Learning Alumni Story: Becoming a Director of Machine Learning Engineering

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Certificate in Machine Learning grad Elliott Stepusin used the knowledge he gained from the program to launch a great career in this rapidly growing field.

September 8, 2017

Python Programming Alumni Story: Becoming a Software Developer

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Rob Alford was looking to change jobs after starting a family. When he developed a love for coding and software, he knew he'd found his path. Read how the Certificate in Python Programming helped him to turn a passion into a new profession.

October 11, 2016

Cybersecurity Risk Management Alumni Story: Becoming a Digital Media Analyst

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Switching from film studies to the real-life drama of information security is a big change. Read how Justin Brecese made the move with the help of the Certificate in Cybersecurity Risk Management.

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