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Advanced Microbiology 10513140

2.00 credits

Clinical Laboratory Technician

Provides an overview of acid fast organisms, fungi, parasites, and anaerobic bacteria. The organisms, their pathophysiology, epidemiology, the diseases and conditions that they cause, laboratory methods of handling, culturing and identification will be discussed.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/24/2026 – 12/16/2026	08/29/2026	Hybrid Zoom Only	ZOOM	Aug 24 – Dec 16 Monday 09:30 AM - 10:20 AM ZOOM Valerie Natzke	View Rates

Beginning Beekeeping 60090102

0.15 credits

Young & Adult Farmers

$125.00

In this class students will learn the basics of beekeeping, including the biology of bees, how to maintain a hive, the life cycle of bees, the hierarchy of the hive, protecting your bees from disease and predators, as well as how to winterize your hives.

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#PD001 Spring	Open	04/14/2026 – 04/28/2026	04/14/2026	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Apr 14 – Apr 28 Tuesday 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM AG207 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence WTPD Contracts	$125.00

Boundaries & Ethics - Helping Professions 10550210

3.00 credits

Substance Use Disorder Counseling

Evaluate the ethical codes of the helping professions. Examine professional boundaries related to the helping professions. Incorporate ethical standards into decision making processes. Examine ethical considerations related to professional standards for the helping professions. Examine ethical considerations related to state and federal regulations for the helping professions. Examine the ethical considerations related to professional self-care.

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#01 Fall	Open	08/24/2026 – 12/16/2026	08/29/2026	Hybrid Zoom Only	ZOOM	Aug 24 – Dec 16 Thursday 09:00 AM - 11:50 AM ZOOM Tracy Vaughan	View Rates

Bovine Reproduction 2 10091128

1.00 credits

Animal Husbandry

$188.79

Apply artificial insemination concepts through hands-on application.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	03/25/2026 – 05/20/2026	03/28/2026	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Mar 25 – May 20 Wednesday 01:00 PM - 03:50 PM AG207 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Charl Van Der Nest	$188.79

Coagulation 10513121

1.00 credits

Clinical Laboratory Technician

$211.29

Introduces the theory and principles of coagulation and explores mechanisms involved in coagulation disorders. Emphasis is placed upon laboratory techniques used to diagnose disease and monitor treatment.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	03/23/2026 – 05/22/2026	03/28/2026	In-Person Zoom Only	ZOOM	Mar 23 – May 22 Monday 09:30 AM - 10:20 AM ZOOM Valerie Natzke	$211.29

Crisis Intervention And Stress Management 10520143

3.00 credits

Human Services

Explore techniques and approaches to crisis intervention and stress management for providers in the human services field. Determine strategies for initial intervention, diffusion and assessment, resolution and/or referral, with emphasis on safety. Explore physiological processes regarding the short and long term approach to stress. Determine secondary traumatization, burnout and remediation techniques. Evaluate critical incident debriefing. Assess boundaries and ethical issues commonly found with crisis intervention and stress management. Apply basic counseling techniques including motivational interviewing. Apply reflective practitioner methods.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/24/2026 – 12/16/2026	08/29/2026	Hybrid Zoom Only	ZOOM	Aug 24 – Dec 16 Wednesday 01:00 PM - 03:50 PM ZOOM Christina Lucas	View Rates

Data Concepts C 10152533

1.00 credits

IT - Programmer/analyst

$171.29

Create database models and database objects using T-SQL statements. Learners use data manipulation language (DML) to modify and create data. Learners manipulate the structure of existing tables to add, modify, and remove columns and constraints. Additional topics include foreign key relationships and indexes.

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#02 Spring	Open	04/20/2026 – 05/22/2026	04/20/2026	In-Person Required Due Dates	ZOOM	Apr 20 – May 22 Monday 01:00 PM - 02:50 PM ZOOM J.J. Minarcin	$171.29

Diesel Drive Train 2 10412109

2.00 credits

Combustion Engines

$392.58

Instructs learners on the fundamentals of heavy duty transmissions. Learners will overhaul manual and automatic shifting transmissions, troubleshoot and repair fully automatic and automatic shifting manual transmissions and read wiring and air schematics.

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#01 Spring	Open	04/15/2026 – 04/30/2026	04/15/2026	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Apr 15 – Apr 30 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 12:30 PM - 05:00 PM DESL100 - Diesel Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Andrew Borski	$392.58

DIY Flower Basket 60090112

0.10 credits

Young & Adult Farmers

$45.00

In this hands-on workshop, participants will build their very own 10” hanging basket of flowers. The instructor will cover essential topics such as selecting the ideal soil or potting medium, determining the perfect location for your hanging basket, and mastering proper water retention and drainage techniques. Learn the ins and outs of assembling a visually-appealing hanging flower basket while discovering the world of flowers to help you choose the best blooms to elevate your creation. Don't miss out on this opportunity to cultivate their green thumb and unleash their creativity!

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#PD001 Spring	Open	05/04/2026	05/04/2026	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	May 4 Monday 05:30 PM - 08:00 PM AG212 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Trevor Frank	$45.00

Foundations Of Case Management 10550202

3.00 credits

Substance Use Disorder Counseling

Introduction to case management techniques and processes. Incorporates intake assessment techniques, service planning techniques, referral processes, coordination of care, and discharge processes determined by a multidisciplinary team approach. Includes client self-determination and autonomy. Incorporates clinical documentation requirements and processes.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/24/2026 – 12/16/2026	08/29/2026	Hybrid Zoom Only	ZOOM	Aug 24 – Dec 16 Thursday 01:00 PM - 03:50 PM ZOOM Tracy Vaughan	View Rates

Gas Utility Field Training 4 31469106

4.00 credits

Petroleum Chemical Service

$860.16

Covers customer installation, odor investigations, house piping codes and installation methods, commercial meter operation, pipe cutting and threading, steel main tapping and stopping, cathodic protection and testing, corrosion control, and contrasts between steel and plastic gas systems.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	04/06/2026 – 04/17/2026	04/06/2026	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Apr 6 – Apr 17 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM AG402 - Gas Utilities Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Brian Mero	$860.16

Group Facilitation 10550204

3.00 credits

Substance Use Disorder Counseling

An introduction to theory and practice of group dynamics and processes. Includes ethical considerations, effective group leadership, and stages of group development. Also includes demonstration of group facilitation skills, clinical documentation, co-facilitation strategies, reflective practitioner techniques, and group formation.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02 Fall	Open	08/24/2026 – 12/16/2026	08/29/2026	Hybrid Zoom Only	ZOOM	Aug 24 – Dec 16 Wednesday 09:00 AM - 11:50 AM ZOOM Christina Lucas	View Rates

Growing Edible MushrooMS 60090104

0.05 credits

Young & Adult Farmers

$35.00

Learn techniques for urban cultivation of mushrooms with simple controls of temperature, humidity, light, and air exchange (like us, mushrooms breath in oxygen and produce CO2). These controls enable us to provide a steady, year-round harvest of fresh mushrooms. We will discuss a large variety of mushrooms that changes with the seasons. Some of those varieties are an assortment of Oyster mushrooms such as Italian, Blue, Pink, and Pearl, as well as specialty varieties such as Speckled Chestnut and Lions Mane.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#PD001 Spring	Open	04/15/2026	04/14/2026	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Apr 15 Wednesday 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM AG207 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence WTPD Contracts	$35.00

Intro To Interviewing & Counseling Skills 10550206

3.00 credits

Substance Use Disorder Counseling

Analyze foundational skills in the counseling relationship. Analyze the stages of the helping processes and the roles professionals play in the processes. Analyze the importance of establishing therapeutic relationships. Apply basic counseling techniques. Apply interviewing and counseling skills through mock counseling sessions and personal experience reflections. Examine issues of boundaries and ethics.

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#02 Fall	Open	08/24/2026 – 12/16/2026	08/29/2026	Hybrid Zoom Only	ZOOM	Aug 24 – Dec 16 Monday 01:00 PM - 03:50 PM ZOOM	View Rates

Intro to Psychology 10809198

3.00 credits

Social Science

This science of psychology course is a survey of multiple aspects of behavior and mental processes. It provides an overview of topics such as research methods, theoretical perspectives, learning, cognition, memory, motivation, emotions, personality, abnormal psychology, physiological factors, social influences, and development.

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#04 Fall	Open	08/24/2026 – 10/16/2026	08/29/2026	Hybrid	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Aug 24 – Oct 16 Tuesday 11:00 AM - 01:50 PM AG205 - AG Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence James Hoelter	View Rates

Issues In Child Maltreatment 10520141

3.00 credits

Human Services

Examine issues often found in families that are affected by child abuse and neglect. Explore the social, environmental and biological components of child maltreatment. Determine the laws, agencies and procedures that are specific to child maltreatment. Define the role played by the helping professional in response to child maltreatment, including mandated reporting of abuse. Assess boundaries and ethical issues commonly found while working with child maltreatment. Apply reflective practitioner methods.

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#01 Fall	Open	08/24/2026 – 12/16/2026	08/29/2026	Hybrid Zoom Only	ZOOM	Aug 24 – Dec 16 Tuesday 06:00 PM - 08:50 PM ZOOM	View Rates

Juvenile Justice And Jurisdiction 10504186

2.00 credits

Criminal Justice

Utilizes Wisconsin Statutes to conduct in-depth studies in juvenile law. Areas of concentration are crimes against children, children in need of protection and services, and the juvenile justice code. Analyzes the role of law enforcement and other agencies in responding to and investigating juvenile procedures. Methods and models of prevention and rehabilitation are evaluated.

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#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2026 – 12/15/2026	08/29/2026	In-Person Zoom Only	ZOOM	Aug 25 – Dec 15 Tuesday 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM ZOOM Eric Soberg	View Rates

Knead to Know: Sourdough Basics 60306102

0.05 credits

Related Art

$59.00

Interested in making sourdough bread at home but not sure where to start? This class offers a clear, beginner-friendly introduction to sourdough baking through lecture and demonstrations. Participants will observe techniques, ask questions, and sample bread, but will not bake during class. All supplies are provided, and nothing needs to be brought. Topics include getting started with sourdough, caring for yeast, the basic recipe and fermentation process, and when and how to add flavors.

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#PD002 Fall	Open	08/25/2026	08/24/2026	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Aug 25 Tuesday 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM AG213 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence WTPD Contracts	$59.00

Nursing Assistant 30543300

3.00 credits

Nursing

Prepares learners to perform basic nursing skills under the supervision of a nurse for job entry as a nursing assistant or a home health aide (HHA) in health care agencies. Face-to-face and hybrid classroom, campus lab and clinical instruction are offered at various nursing homes and hospitals throughout the district. Students need to submit an application and complete background check.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#08 Fall	Open	09/03/2026 – 11/19/2026	08/29/2026	Hybrid	Phillips Campus Phillips Off Campus	Sep 3 – Oct 1 Thursday 03:00 PM - 09:00 PM P126 - Health Lab - Phillips Campus Candace Hinz Oct 8 – Oct 9 Thursday, Friday 03:00 PM - 09:00 PM P126 - Health Lab - Phillips Campus Candace Hinz Oct 15 – Nov 12 Thursday 03:00 PM - 09:30 PM Phillips Off Campus Candace Hinz Nov 19 Thursday 03:00 PM - 09:00 PM P126 - Health Lab - Phillips Campus Candace Hinz	View Rates

Overview Of Mental Health Disorders 10550203

3.00 credits

Substance Use Disorder Counseling

Provides an overview to the history, diagnosis, treatment strategies, legal and ethical considerations, and documentation of mental health conditions. Focus is on understanding the mental health conditions that co-occur with substance use disorders.

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#02 Fall	Open	08/24/2026 – 12/16/2026	08/29/2026	Hybrid Zoom Only	ZOOM	Aug 24 – Dec 16 Wednesday 09:00 AM - 11:50 AM ZOOM April McHugh	View Rates

Qa Lab Math 10513113

1.00 credits

Clinical Laboratory Technician

Focuses on performing the mathematical calculations routinely used in laboratory settings. The learner will explore the concepts of quality control and quality assurance in the laboratory.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	10/19/2026 – 12/16/2026	10/24/2026	Hybrid Zoom Only	ZOOM	Oct 19 – Dec 16 Thursday 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM ZOOM Valerie Natzke	View Rates

Raised Bed Gardening Basics 60090117

0.10 credits

Young & Adult Farmers

$45.00

Discover how to grow healthy, productive plants using raised beds! In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn how to plan, build, and manage a raised bed garden for flowers, vegetables, or herbs. We’ll cover soil basics, plant selection, spacing, watering, season extension, and simple maintenance tips to help your garden succeed. Whether you’re starting from scratch or improving an existing space, this class will give you the confidence to grow more with less hassle.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#PD001 Spring	Open	05/11/2026	05/11/2026	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	May 11 Monday 05:30 PM - 08:00 PM AG212 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Trevor Frank	$45.00

Retirement Planning Fundamentals 60114101

0.20 credits

Financial Planning

$99.00

This 3-session workshop focuses on how you may prepare for a comfortable retirement. This course introduces you to concepts and strategies that may help you handle your day-to-day finances, potentially reduce your taxes, and manage your investments. What’s more, it will discuss how you can assess your current financial situation and develop a personalized plan that may help you pursue your retirement goals. The teaching format will be an entertaining and informative educational course developed by CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Certified Retirement Counselor®, and Accredited Asset Management SpecialistSM professionals with many years of real-world experience.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#PD001 Spring	Open	04/22/2026 – 05/06/2026	04/21/2026	In-Person Zoom Available	ZOOM	Apr 22 – May 6 Wednesday 06:00 PM - 08:30 PM ZOOM WTPD Contracts	$99.00

Tallow Face Cream & Healthy Deodorant Making 60306101

0.05 credits

Related Art

$59.00

Participants will receive a hands-on experience working with tallow to create nourishing creams and healthy, all natural deodorant. Each participant will leave with a 1oz container of their own whipped tallow cream and a 1 oz container of coconut-based deodorant, both crafted during the class. Feel free to bring your favorite essential oils to personalize your whipped tallow cream and deodorant for a unique touch!

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#PD002 Spring	Open	05/05/2026	05/04/2026	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	May 5 Tuesday 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM AG213 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence WTPD Contracts	$59.00

Tallow Soap Making 60306100

0.05 credits

Related Art

$59.00

Learn how to make tallow soap from scratch! This hands-on class will teach participants how to use fats and lye to make an all-natural soap. Participants will leave with a pre-cured bar of tallow soap, knowledge, and recipe to start making their own soaps at home! Soap recipe includes pasture raised tallow, coconut oil, olive oil, water and lye topped with lavender buds.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#PD002 Spring	Open	05/19/2026	05/18/2026	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	May 19 Tuesday 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM AG213 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence WTPD Contracts	$59.00

Tractor Safety 47090407

0.75 credits

Young & Adult Farmers

$139.00

This course provides youth between ages 12 to 16 with the necessary requirements to be certified for compliance under Wisconsin Act 455 to operate tractors or self-propelled machinery for their own family on public roads. This course also meets the requirements for the U.S. Department of Labor Agriculture Hazards Occupation Order for youth 14-15 years of age employed on a farm other than their family farm.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#PD001 Summer	Open	06/15/2026 – 06/18/2026	06/15/2026	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Jun 15 – Jun 17 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM AG402 - Gas Utilities Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Christopher Pietz Jun 18 Thursday 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM AG402 - Gas Utilities Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Christopher Pietz	$139.00

Understanding Substance Use 10550201

3.00 credits

Substance Use Disorder Counseling

Explore the bio-psych social dynamics of substance use. Examine treatment approaches, models, and screening criteria. Examine substances of abuse, history of SUDs, and their impact on the individual and society.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/24/2026 – 12/16/2026	08/29/2026	Hybrid Zoom Only	ZOOM	Aug 24 – Dec 16 Monday 09:00 AM - 11:50 AM ZOOM Christina Lucas	View Rates