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Unlocking Potential

The culture and vision of the UW-Green Bay reflect a deep commitment to diversity, inclusion, social justice, civic engagement, and educational opportunity at all levels. Our core values embrace community-based partnerships, collaborative faculty scholarship and innovation. Our goal is to respond to educational need in our communities with customized training that fits the lifestyles of students of all ages, in primary and emerging industries like healthcare, service, manufacturing and technology.

Talent or workforce development is key to attracting, retaining and insuring your employees have the skills necessary to thrive. UW-Green Bay's Continuing Professional Education provides targeted and customized training solutions on-site and online to professionals throughout the state of Wisconsin.

For general questions related to health and human service professional training, career or workforce training, please contact Teri Zuege-Halvorsen, Executive Director of the Institute for Women's Leadership and Area Director of Continuing Professional Education, at 920-465-2862 or zueget@uwgb.edu. Any other questions please contact Sherri Meglic, Program Specialist, at 920-465-2642 or meglics@uwgb.edu.

Licensed Professionals

Social Workers * Licensed Professional Counselors * Health & Human Service Professionals * Nursing Home Administrators * Marriage & Family Therapists

UW-Green Bay can help you maintain and advance your career with professional development classes designed to fulfill state-mandated requirements for continuing education.

ABOUT TRAINING DATES: All training dates will proceed. UW-Green Bay has developed an adaptive approach to continuing education training.

In the event of new guidance from the University, governor or public health officials, any training dates affected will convert to virtual, online or mixed. Your safety is our foremost concern. We will insure all virtual, online or mixed trainings meet the requirements of MPSW 19. If you have any questions, email professionaled@uwgb.edu or call 920-465-2642.

Upcoming Classes

Ethics & Boundaries

Special Topics

Grief & Bereavement
Providing Support, Hope and Healing in this Complex Process
— Virtual Training —
Diving deeper into this complex topic to better understand how we experience and work through grief and loss.
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Special Discount for UW-Green Bay Students
Students are waived registration fees and may take our classes for the cost of lunch and materials. Typical cost for a half-day training is $25 and $35 for a full day's training.

Take Charge

The workforce is changing. Employers are challenged to find the skills they need. Employees mention that lack of training, lack of recognition and lack of growth opportunities are primary reasons for looking for a new position.

If you are an employer, build and retain the workforce you need with the university's customized training solutions. If you are an employee, train up with targeted programs and classes.

Maximize Development

Business & Career Training

Upcoming Opportunities
— Online Virtual Training —
In today's shifting world, needed skills in the workplace are evolving. We offer the courses needed for professional and organizational growth.
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Employee Resource Center
— Self-Paced, Ongoing —
UW-Green Bay Continuing Professional Education has put together a series of easy-to-access and easy-to-adopt virtual trainings, which address key topics for work readiness and operating safely in today's changing business climate. Available for 1 to 100.
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Customized Training
The workforce dynamic is constantly changing. We can connect you with world-renowned thought leaders with industry experience. We can collectively develop customized training specific to your company and culture.
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Training Up

Noncredit Certificate Programs

Data Science
— Online Training, Scheduled Class —
Data science has been ranked as one of the fastest-growing professions, with demand for analysts booming.Get the knowledge and expertise to thrive.
Overview of Program

Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership Certificate
— Online Mixed Training —
Scheduled Online Study & Online Virtual Activities & Discussion
Nonprofits are catalysts for change, playing a critical role in strengthening civic engagement. Make sure your leadership skills are up to the mark.
Overview of Program

Mentoring Certificate
— Online Training, Scheduled Classes —
Scheduled Online Study & Online Virtual Activities & Discussion
Establishing or enhancing a formal mentoring program can be a great way to develop leaders and engage employees in your mission.
Overview of Program

Spiritual Companioning
— Virtual —
Practice Sessions, Assigned Readings & Reflection
A five-week certificate program, designed to deepen the skills needed to guide others on their spiritual journeys.
Overview of Program

Supervisory Leadership Certificate
— Online Mixed Training —
Scheduled Online Study & Online Virtual Activities & Discussion
Designed for real-world leaders, covering all facets of leadership
Overview of program

Supply Chain Management Certificate
— Online Training, Scheduled Class —
Organizations in most industries rely on supply chain managers to oversee the flow of goods, services and processes that transform raw materials into final products.
Overview of program

Sustainability Certificate
— Online Training, Scheduled Class —
A growing number of organizations are integrating sustainability into their business strategy—realizing they can do well by doing good. Help close the knowing vs. doing gap.
Overview of program

Contacts at our Branch Campuses

Manitowoc & Sheboygan Campuses
Melissa Betke, Program Specialist
Email: betkem@uwgb.edu | Tel. 920-663-7337

Marinette Campus
Linda Hornick, Program Specialist
Email: hornickl@uwgb.edu | Tel. 715-504-3351