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Process Control 50413516

2.00 credits

Electricity

Apprentices will explore instrumentation basics involved in process control and relate these to job duties and tasks performed by E&I technicians. Course learning outcomes include safety, instrumentation basics, measurement, control, instrument calibration, control theories, using technical resources, and networking protocols.

1 Course Section

Hydraulics & Pneumatics 50413520

2.00 credits

Electricity

The Hydraulics and Pneumatics course is customized for Industrial Electricians and relates the basics of hydraulic/pneumatic theory and hydraulic/pneumatic components. Safety and the interrelationship between hydraulic/pneumatic power with electrical control are emphasized.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02 Fall	Open	08/05/2025 – 09/30/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 5 – Sep 30 Tuesday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H147 - Pneumatic/Fluid Power lab - H Building Marc Martindale Aug 5 – Sep 30 Tuesday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building Marc Martindale	View Rates
#01 Fall	Open	08/07/2025 – 10/09/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 7 – Aug 14 Thursday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building Marc Martindale Aug 28 – Oct 9 Thursday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building Marc Martindale	View Rates

DC Fundamentals 50413509

2.00 credits

Electricity

Introduces the fundamental concepts of and computations related to DC electricity. Emphasis is placed on circuit analysis and the problem solving skills necessary for the maintenance of modern industrial electric systems. Competencies related to metering and safe use of measuring devices are included.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02 Fall	Open	08/06/2025 – 10/01/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 6 – Oct 1 Wednesday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building James Buck Aug 6 – Oct 1 Wednesday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building James Buck	View Rates
#01 Fall	Open	08/07/2025 – 10/09/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 7 – Aug 14 Thursday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H146B - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building James Buck Aug 7 – Aug 14 Thursday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building James Buck Aug 7 – Aug 14 Thursday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H121A - Classroom - H Building James Buck Aug 28 – Oct 9 Thursday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H121A - Classroom - H Building James Buck	View Rates

Crucial Conversations 47196908

0.30 credits

Supervision & Leadership Dev

$549.00

Crucial Conversations® for Mastering Dialogue teaches nine powerful skill sets grounded in decades of social science research. Learn how to strengthen relationships, keep your cool, and create a safe environment in crucial moments. This course helps learners develop these vital skills through instruction, application, practice, group discussion, and self-reflection—not just theory—for lasting improvement.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#PD003 Fall	Open	08/06/2025 – 08/07/2025	07/28/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 6 – Aug 7 Thursday, Wednesday 08:00 AM - 01:30 PM A165 - WTPD Innovation Classroom A - A Building Samuel Buemi	$549.00

Line Electrician Field Training 1 31413104

5.00 credits

Electricity

Focuses on the operation of trucks and equipment used in electric utility construction. Students will install utility poles, and URD equipment. Basic wood pole climbing techniques will be introduced. Learners will explore the overview of an electrical power system.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 10/14/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Aug 25 – Oct 14 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 08:30 AM - 03:00 PM AG401 - EPDP Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Marc Cegielski	View Rates

Project Management 10196188

3.00 credits

Supervision & Leadership Dev

In Project Management, learners apply the skills and tools necessary to design, implement and evaluate formal projects. Each learner will: understand the importance and value of managing projects, assume the role of a project manager, develop a project proposal, use relevant project management software, work with project teams, establish the proper sequence of tasks, chart progress, respond to variation and changes, develop a budget, direct resources and manage a project through its life cycle.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Fall	Waitlist	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 15 - Online Kurt Swanson	View Rates
#02VC Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 15 - Online Kurt Swanson	View Rates

Team Building And Problem Solving 10196189

3.00 credits

Supervision & Leadership Dev

Apply the skills and tools necessary to facilitate team development and effectiveness, solve complex problems, pinpoint the root cause of conflict, and resolve issues between team members. Each learner will demonstrate the application of the benefits and challenges of teamwork, perform the necessary roles in a team, facilitate the stages of team development, conduct conflict resolution, evaluate potential causes of a problem, develop multiple approaches to problem solving and decision making, exhibit the ability to build consensus and commitment, utilize a systematic approach to defining and solving problems and implement various methods for evaluating results based on established criteria and metrics.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 15 - Online John Burgess	View Rates

Managing Safety & Risk In Business 10196136

3.00 credits

Supervision & Leadership Dev

In Managing Safety & Risk in Business, learners apply the skills and tools necessary to provide a safe and secure work environment. Each learner will: demonstrate the application of safety awareness, understand federal, state and local compliance, conduct incident investigation and documentation, practice effective human relations techniques, conduct safety orientations, inspections and risk analysis, guard against issues of workplace violence, identify and assist employees with substance abuse issues, identify and correct workplace health hazards, practice first aid, CPR, fire and electrical safety, practice emergency preparedness procedures, act as a liaison with external agencies and design safe facilities.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 15 - Online Kurt Swanson	View Rates

Essential Skills For The Business Professional 10196164

3.00 credits

Supervision & Leadership Dev

Explores skills that are essential for business professionals to succeed in a variety of organizational environments. Learners develop skills related to time management, goal setting, delegation, stress management, assertive communication, emotional intelligence, and training and development.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 15 - Online John Burgess	View Rates

Managing Human Resources 10196193

3.00 credits

Supervision & Leadership Dev

Learners apply the skills and tools necessary to identify, acquire and effectively direct employee abilities to meet workforce and organizational challenges and goals. Each learner will: demonstrate the relevance of the supervisor's role in human resources management, explore the impacts of EEOC, write job descriptions, develop recruitment and selection strategies, conduct job interviews, carry out staff on-boarding and orientations, develop workplace policies and procedures, develop and implement training and development programs, execute performance appraisal and management, provide coaching and effectively utilize compensation and benefit strategies.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 15 - Online John Burgess	View Rates

Lean Organizations 10196114

3.00 credits

Supervision & Leadership Dev

In Lean Organizations, learners apply the skills and tools necessary to enhance company performance and profitability by identifying and eliminating waste throughout all business processes. Lean is a work smarter, not harder, approach that allows an organization to produce more while utilizing fewer resources. Many traditional approaches to business processes require excessive inventory, repetitive tasks, wasted materials, scrap and rework and misappropriated human and other resources. Each learner will: identify and practice Lean Solutions by completing learning plans that cover Lean Operations, Value-stream Mapping, 8 Wastes, 5S Workplace Organization, Set-up Reduction, Cellular Flow Design, Lean Culture Development, Value Chain Management, Kanban Systems and Total Productive Maintenance.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 15 - Online John Burgess	View Rates

Talent Development 10196199

3.00 credits

Supervision & Leadership Dev

Apply the tools and skills necessary to implement the training cycle of assessment needed to develop human resources in organizations. In Training and Talent Development, learners will analyze organizational training needs, examine training task, develop training objectives, organize training content, determine appropriate training methods, select training recourses, complete a training plan, deliver training and assess the training process

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 15 - Online John Burgess	View Rates

Leading Strategically 10196190

3.00 credits

Supervision & Leadership Dev

Learners apply the skills and tools necessary to fulfill a leadership role in the workplace. Each learner will: evaluate leadership skills, demonstrate leadership effectiveness, meet organizational requirements, carry out individual and group motivation strategies, implement mission, vision and goal setting, display ethical behavior, establish a personal leadership style, practice situational leadership, understand the impacts of power, facilitating employee development, coaching, managing change and effective conflict resolution.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 15 - Online Kurt Swanson	View Rates

Line Electrician Safety 1 31413103

1.00 credits

Electricity

Applies safety procedures for hand and power tool use, underground electrical systems, and pole setting operations. Learners begin to explore safe operation of vehicles and equipment.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 10/14/2025	08/30/2025	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Oct 14 - Online Marc Cegielski	View Rates

Management Principles 10196191

3.00 credits

Supervision & Leadership Dev

Gain knowledge and develop the expertise necessary to apply the tools needed to perform essential supervisory and managerial functions. Learners will develop the ability to provide timely and constructive feedback, evaluate and improve performance, conduct performance appraisals, conduct employee mentoring, provide workforce training and coaching, communicate effectively and create a motivating environment. Each learner will: demonstrate the application of important management and supervisory roles including planning, organizing, staffing, leading, controlling, analysis, delegation, problem-solving, decision-making, team development, leadership, motivation, training and staff development.

4 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02VC Fall	Waitlist	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 15 - Online Kurt Swanson	View Rates
#03VC Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 15 - Online John Burgess	View Rates
#04VC Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 15 - Online John Burgess	View Rates
#05AYW Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/15/2025	10/25/2025	Attend Your Way Online Available	Wausau Main Campus	Oct 20 – Dec 15 Wednesday 05:00 PM - 06:30 PM A239 - Computer Lab - A Building Kurt Swanson	View Rates

First Time Supervisor 47196569

0.20 credits

Supervision & Leadership Dev

$129.00

This course is designed for newly promoted leaders to explore their leadership style and advance their skills. In this course participants will use a leadership assessment tool to better understand their strengths, discuss different communication styles, and evaluation dysfunctions and conflict modes.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#PD003 Fall	Open	09/09/2025	09/08/2025	In-Person	Antigo Campus	Sep 9 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM T103 - Classroom - Antigo Campus Kenneth Cerney	$129.00

Aspiring Executive Leadership 47196840

1.00 credits

Supervision & Leadership Dev

The Junior Executive Leadership course is designed to develop and enhance the skills of junior executives and those aspiring to such roles. Through interactive modules, participants will explore leadership, strategic thinking, communication, and organizational culture. Each session provides practical insights and strategies for organizational success. The course equips leaders with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in today’s dynamic business environment, fostering more effective and confident leaders ready to elevate their organizations.

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Emotional Intelligence: Practical Strategies for Leaders 47196907

0.15 credits

Supervision & Leadership Dev

$129.00

This course on Emotional Intelligence is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the four key components of emotional intelligence: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management. Through a mix of foundational insights, practical examples, and engaging group discussion, participants will learn how to interpret their emotional intelligence scores and leverage them to become effective leaders. The course also offers strategies to enhance both personal and team emotional intelligence, with specific tools and activities for each component. Participants will apply these concepts to real-world workplace scenarios, focusing on conflict management and feedback, and will develop a personalized action plan to ensure ongoing growth and accountability.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#PD001 Fall	Open	10/03/2025	10/02/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Oct 3 Friday 08:00 AM - 03:00 PM A165 - WTPD Innovation Classroom A - A Building Angela Servi	$129.00

Electrical Skill Development 50413508

2.00 credits

Electricity

Introduces the apprentice to the layout and purpose of the National Electric Code. It also strives to teach the apprentice proper methodology to research a code question and correctly interpret what they are reading. Various examples in the textbook and activity sheets help guide the apprentice through this process. Apprentices will research the structure of the National Electric Code and define the requirements of the code that are common to all electrical installations and electrical codes applicable to the trade.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	10/07/2025 – 12/02/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Oct 7 – Dec 2 Tuesday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building James Buck	View Rates

AC Fundamentals 50413510

2.00 credits

Electricity

Introduces the industrial electrical apprentice to the basic concepts of alternating current. Emphasis is placed on circuit analysis and the problem solving skills necessary for the maintenance of modern industrial electric systems.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02 Fall	Open	10/08/2025 – 12/10/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Oct 8 – Nov 19 Wednesday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building James Buck Oct 8 – Nov 19 Wednesday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building James Buck Dec 3 – Dec 10 Wednesday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H146B - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building James Buck Dec 3 – Dec 10 Wednesday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building James Buck Dec 3 – Dec 10 Wednesday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building James Buck	View Rates
#01 Fall	Open	10/16/2025 – 12/18/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Oct 16 – Nov 20 Thursday 07:00 AM - 04:30 PM H121A - Classroom - H Building James Buck Dec 4 – Dec 18 Thursday 07:00 AM - 04:30 PM H121A - Classroom - H Building James Buck	View Rates

Programmable Logic Controllers 2 50413515

2.00 credits

Electricity

Expands on the subjects introduced in the Programmable Logic Controller 1 course. Learners strengthen their knowledge of programming and their troubleshooting ability. They apply the principles to installation, communication, faults, and troubleshooting programmable logic controllers and other automation equipment in an industrial environment.

1 Course Section

Basic Instrumentation 50413517

2.00 credits

Electricity

Introduces learner to industrial automated equipment and systems. Learning outcomes will examine basic control loops, compare automated and robotic manufacturing systems, explore distributed and central control, examine various system layouts, apply controller concepts and communications, and discuss automated control system safety Signaling systems and redundant systems are explored as well.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	10/13/2025 – 12/08/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Oct 13 – Dec 8 Monday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building Marc Martindale	View Rates

Line Electrician Field Training 2 31413101

5.00 credits

Electricity

Introduces learners to overhead pole framing techniques. Builds on pole climbing techniques learned in Line Electrician Field Training 1 and introduces new techniques.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02 Fall	Open	10/15/2025 – 12/09/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Oct 15 – Dec 9 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 08:30 AM - 03:00 PM AG401 - EPDP Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Marc Cegielski	View Rates

Line Electrician Safety 2 31413100

1.00 credits

Electricity

Introduces learners to industry safety manuals, rules, and definitions. Develops safety procedures for ladders, pole climbing, digger derrick trucks, bucket trucks and equipment. work zone safety and setup.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02 Fall	Open	10/15/2025 – 12/09/2025	08/30/2025	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Oct 15 – Dec 9 - Online Marc Cegielski	View Rates

Transformers & Motors 50413518

2.00 credits

Electricity

Introduces the Industrial Electrician Apprentice to the basic concepts of single and three-phase transformers. The course will cover transformer theory, turns, current and voltage ratios as well as proper connections and use of various transformers. In addition, this course is designed to give the Industrial Electrician Apprentice the knowledge required by industry to maintain electric motors and generators.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	10/16/2025 – 12/18/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Oct 16 – Nov 20 Thursday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building Marc Martindale Dec 4 – Dec 18 Thursday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building Marc Martindale	View Rates

Coaching 47196533

0.15 credits

Supervision & Leadership Dev

$149.00

Being a great coach and mentor leads to more productive and happy employees. Matching your leadership style to meet the needs of the employee and the situation will lead to successful results. This course will teach you how to coach your team to a high level of performance..1

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#PD002 Fall	Open	10/29/2025 – 10/30/2025	10/28/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Oct 29 – Oct 30 Thursday, Wednesday 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM A165 - WTPD Innovation Classroom A - A Building Tonya McKenna Trabant	$149.00

Enhancing Leadership Resiliency and Wellbeing 47196912

0.10 credits

Supervision & Leadership Dev

$79.00

Leading through times of continuous change and managing the pressures of competing and shifting priorities can be overwhelming and cause symptoms of exhaustion and burnout. Being a resilient and effective leader requires the ability to regain balance, reframe perspectives, and maintain a sense of purpose when responding to stressful situations and uncertain changes. Through a combination of instruction and interactive exercises, participants will learn the traits of being a resilient leader and techniques for enhancing their own well-being. This session goes beyond the notion just coping with a poor situation and profiles the importance of taking proactive steps towards regaining a sense of purpose and optimism. With learnings from the fields of psychology, neuroscience, and organizational behavior, topics include the causes and symptoms of burnout, how to reframe towards positive engagement, and core elements supporting emotional health.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#PD001 Fall	Open	10/30/2025	10/30/2025	In-Person	Medford Campus	Oct 30 Thursday 08:30 AM - 12:30 PM M125A - Classroom - Medford Campus Steve Brewer	$79.00

Live2Lead 47196459

0.15 credits

Supervision & Leadership Dev

$149.00

Live2Lead is a leader development experience designed to equip attendees with new perspectives, practical tools and key takeaways. You'll learn from world-class leadership experts, be prepared to implement a new action plan, and start leading when you get back to the office with renewed passion and commitment.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#PD003 Fall	Open	11/13/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Nov 13 Thursday 08:30 AM - 03:30 PM 1004A - CHS Auditorium - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Todd Kuckkahn	$149.00