The most effective leaders are intentional about enhancing their skills. Leadership and Talent Development supports that intention by facilitating engaging conversation and skills development in several specific dimensions of leadership.
Upcoming courses provide professional development to those in formal leadership positions and those who have the opportunity to demonstrate leadership in any role. September also marks the start of new virtual and in-person cohorts for the Principles of Supervision and Management certificate program.
Explore new skills with these upcoming courses
These upcoming professional development opportunities are open to all UW–Madison employees at no cost. Register today to reserve your space.
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Principles of Supervision and Management
This certificate program helps managers and supervisors build the skills to create and maintain a healthy, inclusive, and engaging work environment for employees. The program is limited to those who are people managers. Participants learn together as a cohort, choosing either a virtual or in-person option.
September 9–November 18, 2026 (Virtual)
Starts September 11–November 21, 2026 (In person) -
Thrive@Madison – Exploring Creativity and Innovation
Develop skills to cultivate creativity and use it to solve workplace challenges. Our potential to solve challenging problems begins with a growth mindset.
September 2, 2026 (Virtual)
November 12, 2026 (Virtual) -
Face-to-Face Communication: Beyond the Basics
Learn specific communication skills that can help ensure effective one-on-one communication with others.
September 8, 2026 (In person)
November 19, 2026 (Virtual) -
Personal Brand and Leadership Awareness
This course provides guidance to leaders who wish to develop, describe, and enhance their personal brand.
September 17, 2026 (In person)
November 4, 2026 (Virtual) -
Impacting Team Dynamics
Explore team roles, the team development process, and the importance of individual impact on team dynamics. Employees in any role can exhibit leadership to influence positive change on their team.
September 24, 2026 (Virtual)
November 11, 2026 (Virtual)
Learn More
For more information about learning opportunities for UW–Madison employees, visit the Professional Development website.
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