Professional and Continuing Education

UW-Parkside's Professional and Continuing Education is dedicated to empowering learners at every stage of life. Whether you're aiming to enhance your career, train for a new profession, or develop new skills, we offer a wide range of opportunities to help you succeed. We offer flexible and high-quality professional development and career training programs designed to fit your schedule and goals. Discover how we can support your journey of lifelong learning today!

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WORKFORCE AND career TRAINING

Stay ahead in today’s dynamic job market with UW Parkside’s flexible, cutting-edge skills training! Advance your career or explore new opportunities with our affordable, high-quality online, hybrid, and in-person programs. Invest in your future—start your journey with us today!

NEW ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) TRAININGS

UW-Parkside Professional and Continuing Education is expanding its professional development offerings with new Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) courses designed to meet today’s workforce needs. Click the link below to learn more and register.

A.I. Courses

These new opportunities are made possible through our partnership with MSOE Center for Professional Education, bringing together accessible learning and industry-driven technical expertise.

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Workforce Development or Job Center Funded Participants

If you are enrolling in a program using Workforce Development or Job Center funding, please visit our Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) page before registering. This page includes all approved programs, the link to our ETPL Request Form to request enrollment, and important steps to ensure your funding is properly applied. You can find it by clicking the button here.

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ASSOCIATES AND BACHELOR DEGREE COMPLETION

Are you thinking about coming back to school but don't know where to start? Here are some options for you!

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Start your journey to a bachelor’s degree with the 100% online Associate of Arts and Sciences program at UW-Parkside. Flexible and designed to fit your needs, this program is perfect for meeting prerequisites, earning your associate degree, or completing coursework faster.

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Universities of Wisconsin Independent Learning program offers flexible, self-paced, and fully online courses designed to fit your schedule and goals. Whether you're earning college credits, finishing a degree, or pursuing personal or professional enrichment, our accessible and transferable programs make high-quality education available anytime, anywhere.

PERSONAL ENRICHMENT

From youth to retirement — and every step along the way — learning is a lifelong adventure. Engage in life fully through learning.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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MEET THE TEAM

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Crista Kruse

Director of Professional and Continuing Education

kruse@uwp.edu | 262-595-2240

Crista manages the Professional and Continuing Education office and oversees all programming through PCE.

Crista is an experienced professional who is passionate about lifelong learning and helping individuals achieve their own unique personal and professional development goals. Crista is a skilled leader with experience in operations management, training and development, project management, strategic planning, budget management, recruitment and enrollment, and sales and marketing. Crista's specialties include business development, mentoring, nonprofits, event and program management.

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Stefanie Stamper

Assistant Director of Noncredit Programs and Continuing Education

stampers@uwp.edu | 262-595-3208

Stefanie oversees the Workforce and Career Training, ETPL program, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Certification Exam Prep program, Project Management Flex Certificate, and HR Skills Training.

Stefanie began working at UW-Parkside in January 2020. Before joining UW-Parkside in 2020, Stefanie worked as a Senior Trainer and Organizational Development Specialist in both the financial and healthcare industries. 
In November 2022, she was promoted to the Assistant Director of Noncredit Programs. In her current role, she manages development trainings, assists with the development of noncredit-to-credit pathways, customized training contracts for organizations, and arranges community-based personal enrichment classes. 

Stefanie is the secretary of the Parkside Employee Alumni Group (PEAG), a member of the Leadership Racine Planning Committee (and proud LR23 graduate), and just finished her position as the social media chair on the SRKA Board of Directors. Stefanie is a 2007 graduate of UW-Parkside.

In her spare time, Stefanie teaches Zumba, Strong Nation, and Strong Nation with Weights classes at Ultra Fitness Studio in Racine, loves to travel with her family, and enjoys live theatre.

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Christine López

Health and Human Services Outreach Specialist

lopezc@uwp.edu | 262-595-2184

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Mon-Fri  |  8 am-4:30 pm 
262-595-3340

 

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Educational Opportunity Center at UW-Parkside

The Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) is dedicated to empowering adults to overcome challenges and take the next step toward their educational and career aspirations, unlocking new opportunities and pathways to success, including degree completion options and beyond. Click below to learn more.

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