University of Wisconsin Stout | Wisconsin's Polytechnic University

UW-Stout offers "professional development certificate" programs in addition to its traditional majors and minors to meet the needs of those who wish to obtain additional knowledge and skills needed for personal growth and professional advancement.

While not a substitute for a degree or diploma, the certificate is an alternative credential for individuals seeking to obtain new knowledge and skills or to update their knowledge and skills in a specific area. Typically, a certificate is earned by completing a set of limited, well defined learning outcomes focused on new or emerging processes or new knowledge and principles applied to practical problems or issues.


    Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Exam Preparation

    Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Exam Preparation

    Communicating with Emerging Media  [new] 

    Creative Writing

    E-Learning and Online Teaching

    Entrepreneurship and Innovation

    Evaluation Studies

    Event and Meeting Management

    Gaming Management

    Human Resource Management

    Improving the User Experience  [new] 

    Instructional Design

    Quality Management

    Supply Chain Management

    Sustainable Enterprise Management

    Sustainable Management Science

    Women and Gender Studies [new] 

    Workplace Diversity [new]

A number of UW-Stout teacher education programs lead to certification by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. These are listed on the School of Education website.