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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
#PD001 Fall	Open	09/18/2026 – 09/25/2026	09/04/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Sep 18 – Sep 25 Friday 08:00 AM - 01:30 PM A165 - WTPD Innovation Classroom A - A Building Samuel Buemi	$549.00

Essential Skills For The Business Professional 10196164

3.00 credits

Supervision & Leadership Dev

$530.10

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	08/24/2026 – 12/14/2026	08/29/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 24 – Dec 14 - Online John Burgess	$530.10

Executive Strategic Thinking and Vision 47196919

0.20 credits

Supervision & Leadership Dev

$399.99

This module combines two essential leadership skills: thinking strategically and communicating with clarity. Students will learn to distinguish strategy from tactics and planning, apply a framework for strategic thinking, and effectively articulate a compelling vision. Topics include defining long-term goals, engaging stakeholders, fostering dialogue, and communicating confidently, even in crisis situations.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#PD001 Fall	Open	12/08/2026	11/24/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Dec 8 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM A165 - WTPD Innovation Classroom A - A Building Richard Poirier	$399.99

Lean Organizations 10196114

3.00 credits

Supervision & Leadership Dev

$530.10

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	08/24/2026 – 12/14/2026	08/29/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 24 – Dec 14 - Online John Burgess	$530.10

Management Principles 10196191

3.00 credits

Supervision & Leadership Dev

$530.10

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	Open	08/24/2026 – 12/14/2026	08/29/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 24 – Dec 14 - Online Kurt Swanson	$530.10
#03VC Fall	Open	08/24/2026 – 12/14/2026	08/29/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 24 – Dec 14 - Online John Burgess	$530.10
#04VC Fall	Open	08/24/2026 – 12/14/2026	08/29/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 24 – Dec 14 - Online John Burgess	$530.10
#01 Fall	Open	08/26/2026 – 10/14/2026	08/29/2026	Hybrid Zoom Available	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 26 – Oct 14 Wednesday 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM A239 - Classroom - A Building Kurt Swanson	$530.10

Managing Human Resources 10196193

3.00 credits

Supervision & Leadership Dev

$530.10

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	08/24/2026 – 12/14/2026	08/29/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 24 – Dec 14 - Online John Burgess	$530.10

Managing Safety & Risk In Business 10196136

3.00 credits

Supervision & Leadership Dev

$589.43

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	08/24/2026 – 12/14/2026	08/29/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 24 – Dec 14 - Online Kurt Swanson	$589.43

Project Management 10196188

3.00 credits

Supervision & Leadership Dev

$530.10

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	Open	08/24/2026 – 12/14/2026	08/29/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 24 – Dec 14 - Online Kurt Swanson	$530.10
#02VC Fall	Open	08/24/2026 – 12/14/2026	08/29/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 24 – Dec 14 - Online Kurt Swanson	$530.10

Respiratory Airway Management 10515112

2.00 credits

Respiratory Therapy

$373.40

Provides a comprehensive exploration of airway management concepts and skills. Emphasis is placed on promotion of evidence-based practice using established clinical practice guidelines and published research for its relevance to patient care.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2026 – 12/15/2026	08/29/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 25 – Dec 15 Tuesday 09:00 AM - 11:50 AM 3005 - Respiratory Therapy Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Eric Nelson Aug 25 – Dec 15 Tuesday 12:50 PM - 03:10 PM 3005 - Respiratory Therapy Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Eric Nelson	$373.40

Respiratory Clinical 2 10515178

3.00 credits

Respiratory Therapy

$560.10

Continued development of Respiratory Therapy clinical skills including respiratory therapeutics. Focuses on monitoring, analyzing and interpreting data to make appropriate modifications in patient care. Emphasis is placed on promotion of evidence-based practice using established clinical practice guidelines and published research for its relevance to patient care.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#03 Fall	Open	08/27/2026 – 10/16/2026	08/29/2026	In-Person	Wausau Off Campus	Aug 27 – Oct 16 Thursday, Friday 06:30 AM - 05:00 PM Wausau Off Campus Ben Olson	$560.10

Respiratory Clinical 3 10515179

3.00 credits

Respiratory Therapy

$560.10

Continued development of Respiratory Therapy clinical skills including respiratory therapeutics. Focuses on monitoring, analyzing and interpreting data to make appropriate modifications in patient care. Emphasis is placed on promotion of evidence-based practice using established clinical practice guidelines and published research for its relevance to patient care.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	10/22/2026 – 12/11/2026	10/24/2026	In-Person	Wausau Off Campus	Oct 22 – Dec 11 Thursday, Friday 06:30 AM - 05:00 PM Wausau Off Campus Ben Olson	$560.10

Respiratory Life Support 10515113

3.00 credits

Respiratory Therapy

$649.74

Focuses on management of adult ventilatory support. Emphasis is placed on promotion of evidence-based practice using established clinical practice guidelines and published research for its relevance to patient care.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/26/2026 – 12/16/2026	08/29/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 26 – Dec 16 Wednesday 09:00 AM - 11:50 AM 3005 - Respiratory Therapy Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Eric Nelson Aug 26 – Dec 16 Wednesday 12:50 PM - 03:40 PM 3005 - Respiratory Therapy Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Eric Nelson	$649.74

Respiratory Survey 10515111

3.00 credits

Respiratory Therapy

$952.70

Examines the role of the Respiratory Therapist within the healthcare community. Reviews the ethical, legal, and regulatory principles that guide practice across diverse populations. Introductory patient assessment and critical thinking processes used in the development of respiratory care plans are explored. Emphasis is placed on promotion of evidence-based practice using established clinical practice guidelines and published research for its relevance to patient care.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/27/2026 – 12/10/2026	08/29/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 27 – Dec 10 Thursday 09:00 AM - 11:50 AM 3005 - Respiratory Therapy Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Eric Nelson Aug 27 – Dec 10 Thursday 12:50 PM - 03:40 PM 3005 - Respiratory Therapy Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Eric Nelson	$952.70

Respiratory Therapeutics 1 10515171

3.00 credits

Respiratory Therapy

$560.10

Introduces the topics of medical gas administration and humidity and aerosol therapy. The learner will apply physics, math and patient assessment concepts to oxygen, aerosol and humidity therapy. Emphasis is placed on promotion of evidence-based practice using established clinical practice guidelines and published research for its relevance to patient care.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/24/2026 – 12/14/2026	08/29/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 24 – Dec 14 Monday 09:00 AM - 11:50 AM 3005 - Respiratory Therapy Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Ben Olson Aug 24 – Dec 14 Monday 12:50 PM - 03:40 PM 3005 - Respiratory Therapy Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Ben Olson	$560.10

Talent Development 10196199

3.00 credits

Supervision & Leadership Dev

$602.22

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	08/24/2026 – 12/14/2026	08/29/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 24 – Dec 14 - Online John Burgess	$602.22

Team Building And Problem Solving 10196189

3.00 credits

Supervision & Leadership Dev

$530.10

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	08/24/2026 – 12/14/2026	08/29/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 24 – Dec 14 - Online John Burgess	$530.10