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Post Secondary

Breakfast Cuisine 10316104

  • 1.00 credits
  • Culinary Arts
  • $241.29
  • Applies techniques involved with cooking breakfast food such as: eggs, omelets, pancakes, waffles and breakfast meats.

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    #01 Fall
    Open
    11/03/2025 –
    11/11/2025
    11/03/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Nov 3 – Nov 11
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
    08:00 AM - 01:30 PM
    E110 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building
    Brock Decker
    $241.29
    Continuing Education

    Butchering & Deer Processing 60316142

  • 0.10 credits
  • Culinary Arts
  • $40.00
  • Workshop will include a step-by-step demonstration of how to break down a deer. Instructors will share tips on hanging a deer at home, demonstrate how to remove lymph nodes for CWD testing and explain the best practices for storing your venison by canning or freezing. Participants should come prepared to help skin, quarter, cut, trim and package venison. 

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    #PD001 Fall
    Open
    11/06/2025
    11/06/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Nov 6
    Thursday
    06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
    D172 - Meat Processing Lab - D Building
    Seth Schulz
    $40.00
    Post Secondary

    Restaurant Cost Controls 10316115

  • 2.00 credits
  • Culinary Arts
  • $337.58
  • Examine the concepts and techniques of controlling costs with an emphasis on determining the sales price based on cost inputs, and utilizing break-even calculations. Learners will calculate the cost of goods, overhead, and selling price. Learners will determine the resources needed to run various restaurant operations.

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    #01 Fall
    Open
    11/10/2025 –
    11/20/2025
    11/10/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Nov 10 – Nov 20
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
    08:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    E112 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building
    Jonathan Reinke
    $337.58
    Post Secondary

    Mid-Day Meals 10316105

  • 1.00 credits
  • Culinary Arts
  • $241.29
  • Experience in producing lunch meals through the use of grills, fryers, ovens and steamers. Service experience includes cafeteria line work and fast food delivery.

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    #01 Fall
    Open
    11/12/2025 –
    11/20/2025
    11/12/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Nov 12 – Nov 20
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
    08:00 AM - 01:30 PM
    E110 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building
    Brock Decker
    $241.29
    Post Secondary

    Complex Carbohydrates 10316106

  • 1.00 credits
  • Culinary Arts
  • $241.29
  • Identify and prepare a variety of grains, legumes, potatoes, pasta and rice. Learners will create a variety of dishes utilizing complex carbohydrates.

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    #01 Fall
    Open
    11/24/2025 –
    12/04/2025
    11/24/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Nov 24 – Dec 4
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
    08:00 AM - 01:30 PM
    E110 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building
    Travis Teska
    $241.29
    Post Secondary

    Baking And Specialty Decorating 10316121

  • 2.00 credits
  • Culinary Arts
  • $482.58
  • Creation of baked goods along with high-end decorating techniques are practiced throughout this course. Learners will utilize their creative side as they design and produce attractive presentations.

    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    11/24/2025 –
    12/16/2025
    11/24/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Nov 24 – Dec 16
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
    08:00 AM - 02:00 PM
    E112 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building
    Jonathan Reinke
    $482.58
    Post Secondary

    Wait Staff Training 10316119

  • 1.00 credits
  • Culinary Arts
  • $241.29
  • Explore the art of service and the importance of front of the house work in the culinary program. Learners learn how to properly interact with guests and provide high quality customer service. Examine the proper techniques of table service, obtaining guest orders, interacting with the kitchen staff and creating a professional atmosphere.

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    #01 Fall
    Open
    12/08/2025 –
    12/16/2025
    12/08/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Dec 8 – Dec 16
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
    08:00 AM - 01:30 PM
    E110 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building
    Travis Teska
    $241.29
    Continuing Education

    Holiday Cookie Cook Off 60316106

  • 0.05 credits
  • Culinary Arts
  • $50.00
  • This course is a hands on cookie decorating class. Learners will ice, decorate, and enjoy holiday cookies. This course will provide 16 holiday cookies for the learner to decorate, take home and enjoy! Instructor will provide fun designs for the students to practice their skills. This class is a good way to decorate cookies without the mess of decorating.

    2 Course Sections
    2 Course Sections
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    #PD001 Fall
    Open
    12/09/2025
    12/09/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Dec 9
    Tuesday
    06:00 PM - 08:30 PM
    E110 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building
    Jonathan Reinke
    $50.00
    #PD006 Fall
    Open
    12/17/2025
    12/17/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Dec 17
    Wednesday
    06:00 PM - 08:30 PM
    E110 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building
    Jonathan Reinke
    $50.00
    Post Secondary

    Restaurant Sales And Promotion 10316120

  • 1.00 credits
  • Culinary Arts
  • $171.29
  • Examine sales and promotion strategies used in the restaurant industry. Study of attracting new customers, setting prices, developing visually appealing menus and displays, and investigating innovative methods of attracting and keeping customers.

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    #01 Spring
    Open
    01/26/2026 –
    03/26/2026
    01/31/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Jan 26 – Mar 9
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
    08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
    E110 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building
    Brock Decker
    Mar 11 – Mar 25
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
    08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
    E110 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building
    Brock Decker
    Mar 26
    Thursday
    08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    E110 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building
    Brock Decker
    $171.29
    Post Secondary

    Nutrition 10316107

  • 2.00 credits
  • Culinary Arts
  • $482.58
  • Focuses on the six major nutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals, vitamins and water) and how each is used by the body. The planning of well-balanced diets and nutritional analysis of diets are emphasized.

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    #01 Spring
    Open
    01/26/2026 –
    02/12/2026
    01/31/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Jan 26 – Feb 3
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
    08:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    E110 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building
    Travis Teska
    Feb 4 – Feb 12
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
    08:30 AM - 01:30 PM
    E110 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building
    Travis Teska
    $482.58
    Post Secondary

    Garde-Manger / Decorative Foods 10316108

  • 2.00 credits
  • Culinary Arts
  • $482.58
  • Experience in sanitation, quality standards and methods of food storage. Learners will advance their knife skills as they cut, chop, carve and dice. Additionally, learners will be preparing and presenting cold foods such as soups, meats, cheeses and produce.

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    #01 Spring
    Open
    01/26/2026 –
    03/16/2026
    01/31/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Jan 26 – Mar 16
    Monday
    08:00 AM - 02:00 PM
    E112 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building
    Jonathan Reinke
    Feb 24
    Tuesday
    08:00 AM - 02:00 PM
    E112 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building
    Jonathan Reinke
    $482.58
    Post Secondary

    Gourmet Foods 10316118

  • 3.00 credits
  • Culinary Arts
  • $723.87
  • Utilizing the culinary skills learned throughout the program, learners will create high-end foods utilizing a variety of cooking techniques. Emphasis will be on presentation, flavors, cooking skills and time management as learners work in a production environment.

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    #01 Spring
    Open
    01/27/2026 –
    03/12/2026
    01/31/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Jan 27 – Feb 19
    Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 02:00 PM
    E112 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building
    Jonathan Reinke
    Feb 25 – Mar 5
    Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 02:00 PM
    E112 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building
    Jonathan Reinke
    Mar 11 – Mar 12
    Thursday, Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 02:00 PM
    E112 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building
    Jonathan Reinke
    $723.87
    Post Secondary

    Design For Manufacturing 10606107

  • 4.00 credits
  • Mechanical Technology
  • $680.16
  • Introduction to best practices for the efficient and cost-effective design, development and production of products utilizing CAD systems. The course introduces current industry standards in key design processes including project management, team building and collaboration, creativity and innovation, and re-engineering. The learner will utilize industry methods of product design and incorporate design considerations for specific manufacturing processes to complete multiple product design projects, culminating in a final project.

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    #03AYW Spring
    Open
    01/28/2026 –
    05/20/2026
    01/31/2026 Attend Your Way Online Available Wausau Main Campus
    Jan 28 – May 20
    Wednesday
    09:00 AM - 10:50 AM
    F208 - Computer Lab - F Building
    Brad Schinker
    $680.16
    Post Secondary

    Autodesk Inventor 2 10606184

  • 1.00 credits
  • Mechanical Technology
  • $171.29
  • Complete various projects utilizing intermediate and advanced Inventor skills. Upon completion the student will take the Certified Inventor Exam to gain industry credentials. 

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    #03AYW Spring
    Open
    01/28/2026 –
    03/18/2026
    01/31/2026 Attend Your Way Online Available Wausau Main Campus
    Jan 28 – Mar 18
    Wednesday
    01:00 PM - 03:50 PM
    F208 - Computer Lab - F Building
    Brad Schinker
    $171.29
    Post Secondary

    Protein Identification, Fabrication, And Usage 2 10316133

  • 3.00 credits
  • Culinary Arts
  • $723.87
  • Develop advanced learning of carcasses and fabrication techniques that utilize meat to create value added products such as smoked, brined, or cured items in a professional meat laboratory environment. Create and package items for retail sale including cost structures while following established sanitation regulations. This course builds on the techniques and skills learned in PIFU1.

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    #01 Spring
    Open
    01/30/2026 –
    05/15/2026
    01/31/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Jan 30 – May 15
    Friday
    08:00 AM - 01:30 PM
    D172 - Meat Processing Lab - D Building
    Travis Teska
    Feb 19
    Thursday
    08:00 AM - 01:30 PM
    D172 - Meat Processing Lab - D Building
    Travis Teska
    Mar 19
    Thursday
    08:00 AM - 01:30 PM
    D172 - Meat Processing Lab - D Building
    Travis Teska
    Apr 30
    Thursday
    08:00 AM - 01:30 PM
    D172 - Meat Processing Lab - D Building
    Travis Teska
    May 7
    Thursday
    08:00 AM - 01:30 PM
    D172 - Meat Processing Lab - D Building
    Travis Teska
    $723.87
    Post Secondary

    Soup & Stock Production 10316109

  • 2.00 credits
  • Culinary Arts
  • $482.58
  • Introduces the preparation of clear, cream, puree and specialty soups. Learners will prepare basic stocks and soups. Additionally learners will evaluate convenience soups and stocks for quality and cost.

    1 Course Section
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    #01 Spring
    Open
    02/16/2026 –
    03/12/2026
    01/31/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Feb 16 – Mar 9
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
    08:30 AM - 01:30 PM
    E110 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building
    Brock Decker
    Mar 11 – Mar 12
    Thursday, Wednesday
    08:30 AM - 01:30 PM
    E110 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building
    Brock Decker
    $482.58
    Post Secondary

    Meat & Fish Essentials 10316110

  • 3.00 credits
  • Culinary Arts
  • $723.87
  • Identify fish, meat or poultry by carcass, primal, sub primal and fabricated cuts of meat. Learners will explore the use of fish, meats and poultry by comparing both yield grades and quality grades. Hands-on meat fabrication, meat grinding, meat smoking and sausage making will be explored.

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    #01 Spring
    Open
    03/16/2026 –
    04/23/2026
    01/31/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Mar 16 – Mar 25
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
    08:30 AM - 01:30 PM
    E110 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building
    Travis Teska
    Apr 6 – Apr 23
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
    08:30 AM - 01:30 PM
    E110 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building
    Travis Teska
    $723.87
    Post Secondary

    Restaurant Operations 2 10316126

  • 2.00 credits
  • Culinary Arts
  • $337.58
  • Expand on the skills of Restaurant Operations while applying costing, menu development, and management skills. Learners will work in a restaurant setting for the entirety of this class experiencing the day to day challenges found in food service.

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    #01 Spring
    Open
    03/17/2026 –
    05/14/2026
    01/31/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Mar 17 – May 14
    Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 02:00 PM
    E112 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building
    Jonathan Reinke
    $337.58
    Post Secondary

    International Cuisine 10316125

  • 2.00 credits
  • Culinary Arts
  • $482.58
  • Explores various international cuisines in a professional foodservice setting. Learners will plan menus, prepare and produce the various cuisines and serve.

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    #01 Spring
    Open
    03/23/2026 –
    05/19/2026
    03/28/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Mar 23 – May 18
    Monday
    08:00 AM - 02:00 PM
    E112 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building
    Jonathan Reinke
    May 19
    Tuesday
    08:00 AM - 02:00 PM
    E112 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building
    Jonathan Reinke
    $482.58
    Post Secondary

    Machine Design 2 10606117

  • 3.00 credits
  • Mechanical Technology
  • $510.12
  • Incorporates the concepts learned in Statics and applies them to 3-dimensional applications. The learner will master the basic concepts of fatigue strength, the use of stress concentration factors, de-rating factors and factors of safety in order to compare design loads to material properties of objects in their actual working environment. The learner will understand all aspects of shaft design and will be able to properly account for all considerations when designing these common machine components.

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    #03AYW Spring
    Open
    03/23/2026 –
    05/21/2026
    03/28/2026 Attend Your Way Online Available Wausau Main Campus
    Mar 23 – May 21
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
    11:00 AM - 12:50 PM
    F206 - Computer Lab - F Building
    Bryan LaVigne
    $510.12
    Post Secondary

    Solidworks 1 10606133

  • 1.00 credits
  • Mechanical Technology
  • $171.29
  • Introduces the learner to basic SolidWorks commands to produce 3-dimentsional parts, assemblies and engineering drawings. The learner will master beginner level commands and have a thorough understanding of the basic operation of the software.

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    #01 Spring
    Open
    03/24/2026 –
    05/19/2026
    03/28/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Mar 24 – May 19
    Tuesday
    01:00 PM - 03:50 PM
    F206 - Computer Lab - F Building
    Bryan LaVigne
    $171.29
    Post Secondary

    Applied Mechanics For Technicians 10606111

  • 3.00 credits
  • Mechanical Technology
  • $556.54
  • Develop a thorough understanding of the statics and mechanics principles that are of paramount importance for learners in the engineering and technical programs. Mechanics is the branch of physical science that deals with state of rest or motion under the action of forces. Mechanics is the foundation for most engineering sciences and an indispensable prerequisite to most engineering or technical courses. In this course, you will develop a thorough understanding of the statics and mechanics principles that are of paramount importance for students in the engineering and technical programs. You will then apply these mechanics principles in various assignments and projects.

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    #01AYW Spring
    Open
    03/24/2026 –
    05/22/2026
    03/28/2026 Attend Your Way Online Available Wausau Main Campus
    Mar 24 – May 22
    Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
    09:00 AM - 10:50 AM
    F206 - Computer Lab - F Building
    Bryan LaVigne
    $556.54
    Post Secondary

    Solidworks 3 10606183

  • 2.00 credits
  • Mechanical Technology
  • $340.08
  • Complete various projects utilizing intermediate and advanced SolidWorks skills. Upon completion the student will take the CSWA or Certified SolidWorks Exam to gain industry credentials. 

    1 Course Section
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    #03AYW Spring
    Open
    03/26/2026 –
    05/21/2026
    03/28/2026 Attend Your Way Online Available Wausau Main Campus
    Mar 26 – May 21
    Thursday
    01:00 PM - 03:50 PM
    F206 - Computer Lab - F Building
    Bryan LaVigne
    $340.08
    Post Secondary

    Menu Planning, Management And Design 10316112

  • 1.00 credits
  • Culinary Arts
  • $171.29
  • Plan and prepare menus for a variety of food operations and budgets. Projects will include designing, pricing and menu analysis.

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    #01 Spring
    Open
    04/06/2026 –
    04/30/2026
    03/28/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Apr 6 – Apr 23
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
    08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
    E110 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building
    Travis Teska
    Apr 27 – Apr 30
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
    08:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    E110 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building
    Travis Teska
    $171.29
    Post Secondary

    Culinary Skills Project 10316128

  • 1.00 credits
  • Culinary Arts
  • $241.29
  • Assess the learner on skills learned throughout the first year of the Culinary Arts program.  The learner will complete various culinary and sanitation skills in a timed environment.  

    1 Course Section
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    #01 Spring
    Open
    05/04/2026 –
    05/14/2026
    03/28/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    May 4 – May 14
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
    08:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    E110 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building
    Travis Teska
    $241.29

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