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Therapeutic/Healing Gardens (Certificate)

For centuries, people have returned to the garden in search of health and well-being. In fact, many experts suggest that the "need for contact with the outdoor environment is hard-wired into the human species." The undeniable power of this connection is evident in the profound effect �physical, psychological and emotional �that landscapes have had on people throughout history who ha......
 

Gaining and sharing technological information and capability has become increasingly important in business, science, engineering, health care, and related industries. As a result, both a greater range of opportunities and a greater level of sophistication are available to those pursuing careers in technical writing/editing, documentation design and technical communication web publishing. Indeed......
 

The gaming industry is poised for the development of hundreds of new games over the next few years. There is an increasing demand in the Puget Sound area for artists who have the ability to produce memorable characters and environments using 3D animation software. Novice artists and game programmers who take the 3D Animation for Games and Digital Media Certificate Program gain a solid intro......
 

Systems analysis is the process of assessing business needs, reviewing organizational structures, gathering system requirements and translating the needs of a business or organization into a viable IT system. This certificate program focuses on the needs of organizations, then develops standards and requirements around those needs to translate them into an effective IT solution. Although sy......
 

Database applications are integral to any business, nonprofit organization, government agency or educational institution. The digital age has made data a ubiquitous phenomenon that grows exponentially, and this data needs to be managed, analyzed and leveraged with ever-increasing complexity to stay abreast of leading-edge developments. Databases have become essential organizational tools to man......
 

Human physical performance enhancement, whether athletic, recreational or rehabilitative, is the primary focus of this noncredit program that integrates the fields of kinesiology, nutrition and psychology from a sports medicine perspective. Courses are designed to help coaches, athletic trainers, physical and occupational therapists, primary care clinicians and others understand fundamental med......
 

Participants in this nine-month program approved by the UW College of Education acquire the business skills needed to work successfully in various fields of sports management. The courses in this program expand knowledge of topics such as building a business plan, successfully planning, and marketing sports events and products, working with community and corporate partners, and crisis managemen......
 

This program enables individuals who have basic computer experience to make a career change into the software industry. The program is also ideal for those who are already testers and wish to gain professional training. Participants learn the basics of software testing, how to document the results of software tests, and methods to plan efficient and effective test practices. They also learn......
 

Automation is an increasingly important approach to software testing as systems become more complex and maintenance of software applications is extended beyond a few short months. Many companies are demanding that software testers not only have a solid understanding of the system and in-depth knowledge of testing practices, but also require proficiency in programming in order to develop automat......
 

This nine-month certificate program focuses on the business, technical and management processes for driving successful software products and software as a service. The program’s curriculum covers the full software product spectrum, from concept to profit, including all of the basic life cycle processes of software market analysis and product planning, product development and launch, and ma......
 

The UW School of Social Work certificate program, Psychological Trauma: Effective Treatment and Practice, provides 120 hours of post-master’s training, designed and taught by leading clinicians and researchers in the trauma field. The program objective is to improve clinical practice in working with traumatized individuals, as well as improve the clinician’s ability to sustain an effe......
 

Participants in this program increase their understanding of acute and chronic mental health needs of older adults, and gain important practical skills in diagnosing and treating these needs. Courses are designed to provide the latest information and practice skills. The program consists of five 21-hour courses. The five courses are offered over the course of the academic year and may be ta......
 

Project managers, executives and managers pursuing internal quality initiatives are now required to have advanced project management skills. Expectations in industry today, particularly in the technology sector, are that engineers, developers, systems analysts, and 6-sigma process managers have project execution and management expertise equivalent to the senior project manager. Senior proje......
 

Discover and develop your own original story for the screen. Whether you are interested in crafting a small independent film, a Hollywood epic, or a television movie, you will learn writing techniques that free up your creativity and kick-start your work. Explore the art of storytelling and fundamental principles of screenwriting as practiced in the film and television industry. The instruc......
 

Designed for K-12 educators, the School Library Professional (SLP) Endorsement Program prepares you for the K-12 Library Media Endorsement for the teacher-librarian in Washington state and the Type C Special Services Endorsement for School Librarian in Alaska. Fully approved by the UW Information School, this five-quarter graduate-level program has also successfully prepared teachers from acros......
 

Ruby is an open-source, object-oriented programming language created with the intent to reduce menial programming tasks. It attempts to be intuitive by design and to follow the "principle of least surprise." It includes functionality we have come to expect from programming languages, including four levels of variable scope, exception handling, Perl-like expressions, being highly porta......
 

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects the need for good public relations in an increasingly competitive business environment to sustain demand for public relations specialists in organizations of all types and sizes. A career in public relations offers challenging opportunities to create vision, build understanding, and solve communications problems in dynamic environments. Public rel......
 

This program provides a comprehensive examination of project management processes, integrating technical tools with leadership and team communication skills. Individuals with experience in any industry who have projects to develop and deliver benefit from this program. Students can complete this program in eight months. The program consists of five online learning modules. The autumn-st......
 

Are you an aspiring dance or movement instructor? Would you like to open your own professional dance studio or launch a dance or movement program? Enhance your understanding of dance teaching methods and the anatomical and somatic practices necessary for effective teaching with this program, sponsored by the UW Dance Program. In addition, you will examine classroom dynamics, create lesson plans......
 

If you have an investigative mind and enjoy collecting and analyzing information, you could develop a successful career in the field of private investigation. This program is designed to increase the legal knowledge and professional skills of those who wish to enter and advance in the private investigation field. The program covers such topics as courts and the legal system, with a focus on......
 

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