Don't have the time to get to campus or sit in a classroom? UW Extension has options for you. We offer online courses and certificate programs so you can study where and when it's convenient for you.

Individual Courses

UW Online Learning offers hundreds of courses in a broad range of popular subject areas, each specially designed to offer high-quality instruction in a web-based format. Earn credits towards your degree or learn something just for fun, all on your own schedule. Visit the UW Online Learning web site to learn more about individual online courses, or choose from the topics below:

Certificate Programs

Browse a complete list of our online certificates. Many programs have year-round starts and are developed, evaluated, and taught by UW faculty and leading professionals in the field. Most certificate programs listed below can be taken entirely online, while some programs feature online learning and classroom meetings.