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November 26, 2025

How to Become an Instructional Designer

An onboarding video. A CPR class. A French course. What’s the common denominator? Instructional designers. Read about the pros who develop learning experiences like these and learn how to become one.

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November 21, 2025

How to Use AI to Accomplish 10 Common Business and Marketing Tasks

Powerful new AI tools have made many business and marketing tasks easier — but where do you start? Get some ideas and learn about UWPCE programs that can help kickstart your AI journey.

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October 22, 2025

Expert Insights: How AI is Shaping Instructional Design

Learn how AI is transforming instructional design, what AI can (and can’t) do and ways to future-proof your role with essential new skills in this recorded webinar.

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October 21, 2025

Courses to Get You Started in Data, Programming, Business and More

Check out a rundown of some of our most popular foundations courses that can help you add in-demand skills, refresh your expertise or explore something new.

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October 21, 2025

5 Ways to Recover from a Layoff

Rebooting your career after a layoff can be tough. If you need help figuring out your next steps, check out these suggestions for 5 ways you can recover from a layoff.

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October 3, 2025

UW Courses on Coursera to Help Improve Your Skills

Learn at your own pace with these UW online courses on Coursera that will improve and diversify your skills.

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September 15, 2025

Expert Insights: Transitioning into the Nonprofit Sector

Explore what skills are in demand in the nonprofit sector, what challenges to expect and how to navigate the shift from other sectors into mission-driven work in this recorded webinar.

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August 28, 2025

New Courses & Specializations Starting This Winter

Get some fresh skills this winter with one of our new courses and specializations in instructional design, entrepreneurship, Lean Six Sigma or UX research.

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August 23, 2025

5 Practical and Powerful Ways to Show Your Value at Work

Whether you're after a raise, promotion, or more responsibility, your growth starts with showing your value. Use these 5 powerful strategies to demonstrate your worth.

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July 29, 2025

Career Explorer: Your Guide to 25 In-Demand Jobs

Where do you want your career to go? Explore these 25 in-demand jobs and get started on your future today.

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July 28, 2025

How to Become a Marketing Manager

A skilled marketing manager is worth their weight in gold. No surprise, then, that demand continues to be strong for this role. Learn more about this hot job.

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July 27, 2025

How to Become an Editor

Editors help writers develop their ideas and stay on message. Editors are in high demand in Washington state. Find out how you can get started in this field.

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July 26, 2025

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.

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July 26, 2025

Want to Learn to Code? Here’s Where to Start.

Coding skills can boost your career, whether or not you work in a traditional tech environment. Read about some accessible coding languages and programs that can help you get started.

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July 17, 2025

4 Top Tips for Sprucing Up Your Resume

Let’s be honest — your resume isn’t going to magically update itself while you sleep (though wouldn’t that be nice?). Check out these tips for giving your resume a bit of a makeover — and get it in shape for today’s market.

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June 20, 2025

Cover Letters: Go Big or Go Home

Applying for a job? Write a cover letter that reflects your strengths and sets you apart from the AI-generated pack using these tips from career coach Matt Youngquist.

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June 16, 2025

Find the Right Nonprofit Program for You

Whether you're looking to get your start in nonprofits or advance your mission-driven career, we have an array of programs you can take in any order to match your interests.

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June 10, 2025

Adding Your UW Credential to LinkedIn in 5 Easy Steps

Ready to show what you know? Follow these simple steps to add your UW credential to your LinkedIn profile.

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May 22, 2025

Possible Ways to Pay for Your Education

If you’re thinking about heading back to school, you’re probably also wondering how you’ll pay for it. To help you figure that out, we’ve put together a list of ways to help fund your education.

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May 22, 2025

Where to Find Scholarships for Your Certificate Program

Find out how you can fund your certificate program through scholarships from your school, field of study or community.

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April 30, 2025

New UW Continuing Education Programs Starting Autumn 2025

Find a new professional program to help you thrive in this season and beyond.

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April 25, 2025

5 Strategies for Unlocking Your Leadership Potential

Ready to step up from an individual contributor role to become a team lead or manager? Check out these 5 tips for unlocking your leadership potential to open exciting new opportunities in your career.

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April 9, 2025

UW Specializations: A New Way to Level Up Your Career Skills

With UW specializations, people can learn in-demand career skills in about 12 weeks or less. Gain skills in a range of fields, from brand management to UX research.

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April 8, 2025

Find the Right Cybersecurity Program for You

Fight the data breaches. We offer an array of information security programs designed to help you keep the hackers at bay and your company’s assets safe.

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