Technical Leadership Certificate

Develop Leadership Skills

Have you recently been promoted to a leadership position—or are you working toward it? If you’re committed to being a leader, then you know that you need to continually acquire new skills, tools and techniques and improve existing ones to move up in your organization. Take the lead and guide your efforts for success by earning UW–Madison’s Technical Leadership Certificate.

Commit to Your Career

Earn your certificate by completing five (5) of the participating courses. There is  no cost or commitment to enroll  in the certificate—by signing up you will  receive discounts on individual courses  and periodic program updates.

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“My strategy is simple and centered on you, the learner. We strive to make every step of your journey incredible, from the very first course to the implementation of new tools and best practices in your current role.”

Take 5 Elective Courses

Agile for Technical Teams: From Principles to Practice

November 11-12, 2025 - Madison, WI (D598) - $1,495

November 10-11, 2026 - Madison, WI (D600) - $1,495

Coaching and Mentoring for Technical Leaders

November 4-5, 2025 - Madison, WI (D699) - $1,695

Critical Conversations: Results-based Communication

January 20-23, 2026 - (D773) - $1,695

September 16-17, 2026 - Madison, WI (D776) - $1,695

Data Analytics for Technical Leaders

February 23-26, 2026 - (D814) - $1,495

Decisionmaking as a Competitive Advantage: Choosing by Advantages (CBA)

November 5-6, 2025 - Madison, WI (D977) - $1,495

June 16-17, 2026 - Madison, WI (E020) - $1,495

Effectively Managing Technical Teams

October 6-8, 2025 - Madison, WI (D361) - $1,995

February 2-6, 2026 - (D771) - $1,995

September 9-11, 2026 - Madison, WI (D774) - $1,995

Foundations of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

December 2-11, 2025 - (D801) - $2,195

June 15-18, 2026 - Madison, WI (E024) - $2,195

Global Leadership for Technical Teams

August 18-19, 2026 - Madison, WI (E014) - $1,495

Leadership Beyond Your Team: Managing Up and Across

January 26-29, 2026 - (D772) - $1,695

September 14-15, 2026 - Madison, WI (D775) - $1,695

Mastering the Transition from Technical Expert to Leader

November 17-20, 2025 - (D650) - $1,495

April 14-15, 2026 - Madison, WI (D813) - $1,495

Principles of Engineering Project Management

April 6-9, 2026 - (D863) - $1,795

Root Cause Analysis Tools for Technical Applications

May 13-14, 2026 - Madison, WI (D908) - $1,495

Tools and Tactics to Recover Troubled Projects

June 16-17, 2026 - Madison, WI (E016) - $1,495

 

Available as a custom course

Applied Leadership for Performance Culture

The Technical Leadership Certificate requires completion of 5 courses of your choice.

Upcoming CoursesOctoberNovemberDecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptember
Agile for Technical Teams: From Principles to Practice11/11-11/12
Face-to-Face
D598
Coaching and Mentoring for Technical Leaders11/4-11/5
Face-to-Face
D699
Critical Conversations: Results-based Communication 1/20-1/23
Live Online
D773
Data Analytics for Technical Leaders2/23-2/26
Live Online
D814
Decisionmaking as a Competitive Advantage: Choosing by Advantages (CBA)11/5-11/6
Face-to-Face
D977
6/16-6/17
Face-to-Face
E020
Effectively Managing Technical Teams10/6-10/8
Live Online or
Face-to-Face

D361
2/2-2/6
Live Online or
Face-to-Face

D771
Financial Analysis for Technical Professionals, Managers, and Planners1/16-2/27
Live Online
D964
Foundations of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning12/2-12/11
Live Online
D801
6/15-6/18
Live Online
E024
Global Leadership for Technical Teams8/18-8/19
Live Online or
Face-to-Face

E014
Leadership Beyond Your Team: Managing Up and Across1/26-1/29
Live Online
D772
Leading Digital Change: Transforming People, Process, and Purpose11/11-11/13
Live Online
D976
Mastering the Transition from Technical Expert to Leader11/17-11/20
Live Online
D650
4/14-4/15
Live Online
D813
Principles of Engineering Project Management4/6-4/9
Live Online
D863
Root Cause Analysis Tools for Technical Applications5/13-5/14
Live Online or
Face-to-Face

D908
Tools and Tactics to Recover Troubled Projects6/16-6/17
Live Online or
Face-to-Face

E016

Technical Leadership Certificate course topics were developed with your success in mind, by consulting with hundreds of engineers from leading companies. Develop leadership skills in such areas as managing technical teams, coaching, and project management. In addition, you’ll learn technical management topics, including capital budgeting and business process improvement. The mix of courses and topics—taught by UW faculty and industry experts—are constantly updated and improved to meet the needs of our global partners.

The following are shares from specific course attendees:

Critical Conversations: Results-based Communication:

“Trevor’s knowledge about critical conversations was really eye opening to someone like me who is more outspoken and sometimes too brash. I will definitely use these ideals moving forward, as tough as it may be. I also loved all of the “extras” on Zoom. This was the first time I’ve been part of breakout groups, annotating the page, amongst some other items like that – that was fun.” – Callie Pankow

“Lots of examples and focus in the content for each step. I found that working through each step specifically with examples of how to do it right vs. wrong was important (practicing).” – Lucas Kreidl

“The mix of activities, breakout sessions, apps, and quizzes makes the course incredibly engaging. After having been through dozens of online and in person courses, Trevor and Berenice’s mechanics make the time fly. I really appreciate the personal nature and networking aspects of the breakout sessions. These are venues for bringing out real life examples and shared experiences.” – Adam Graham

Leadership Beyond Your Team:

“I really liked the framework on how to present an opportunity. It aligned with a recent “how to give effective presentations” course I recently took with Dale Carnegie.” – Stephen Klein

“It was real life situations, hands on working situations out, team building with others, down to earth and not over people’s heads (no need for Doctorate to understand) also Trevor, Berenice and Jon answered all concerns and were concerned and interested in all of us.” – Susan Betke

TLC Certificate Instructors

George Williams

Credentials: CRL CMRP

Position title: CEO

Shawn Belling

Credentials: PhD, PMI-ACP, PMP, CSP, S@S

Position title: UW InterPro and Farwell Project Advisors

Trevor Manning

Position title: Consultant

Anthony Orzechowski

Position title: Director R&D Data Analytics

Susan Ottmann

Credentials: MS

Position title: Director of Professional Programs

Heather Smith

Credentials: MS, BS, PMP

Position title: Director of Graduate Programs

Robert Stone

Credentials: ME, PMP

Position title: Executive Director

Jon Wellik

Credentials: EMBA, LSSBB

Position title: Program Director

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