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Security+ 3 10151105

1.00 credits

IT - Security

$171.29

Examines risk and the standard procedures for security, data security, cryptography, and Public Key Infrastructure and processes for mitigation. Building upon security concepts, tools, and procedures for preventing, mitigating and responding to security incidents. Course topics align with the CompTIA Security+ certification.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	11/10/2025 – 12/17/2025	11/10/2025	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Nov 10 – Dec 17 - Online Ken Hallas	$171.29
#01 Spring	Open	04/20/2026 – 05/22/2026	03/28/2026	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Apr 20 – May 22 - Online Ken Hallas	$171.29

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
#PD005 Spring	Open	01/14/2026 – 01/15/2026	12/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 14 – Jan 15 Thursday, Wednesday 08:00 AM - 01:30 PM A165 - WTPD Innovation Classroom A - A Building Samuel Buemi	$549.00

Security+ 1 10151103

1.00 credits

IT - Security

$392.83

Introduces the learner to security concepts, tools, and procedures for preventing,mitigating and responding to security incidents. In Security+1, students will examine network security, threats and vulnerabilities, and examine tools for securing systems and troubleshooting problems. Common security issues and mobile security risks will be discussed. Course topics align with the CompTIA Security+ certification.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 03/04/2026	01/31/2026	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Jan 26 – Mar 4 - Online Ken Hallas	$392.83

Leading Strategically 10196190

3.00 credits

Supervision & Leadership Dev

$503.87

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 Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/20/2026	01/31/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Jan 26 – May 20 - Online Kurt Swanson	$503.87

Leading Change And Diversity 10196169

3.00 credits

Supervision & Leadership Dev

$503.87

In Leading Change and Diversity, learners apply the skills and tools necessary to implement and maintain a diverse work environment which understands and values the change process. Each learner will: demonstrate change management strategies, assess the current extent of diversity in the workplace, evaluate the effect of perceptions, attitudes, biases, prejudice, stereotypes and organizational culture on diversity, recognize barriers and take corrective measures, implement diversity management strategies and measure and celebrate success.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/20/2026	01/31/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Jan 26 – May 20 - Online John Burgess	$503.87

Cryptography 10151107

1.00 credits

IT - Security

$171.29

Examines both the practical and conceptual skills that build the foundation for understanding Cryptography technologies including: use of Cryptography technology, symmetric and asymmetric cryptography, hashing, and digital signatures. Learner will gain familiarity with the Cryptography technologies as related to Authentication, Integrity, Confidentiality and Non-Repudiation.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 03/18/2026	01/31/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Jan 26 – Mar 18 - Online Ken Hallas	$171.29

Firewall 10151106

1.00 credits

IT - Security

$171.29

Examines both the practical and conceptual skills that build the foundation for understanding Firewall technologies including: most common firewall types, use of host-based software firewall technology and network hardware firewall technology. Learner will gain familiarity with firewall technologies as related to software and hardware layered approach as well as firewall rules, understanding network protocols related to firewall technology, and vendor/firewall selection.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 03/18/2026	01/31/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Jan 26 – Mar 18 - Online Ken Hallas	$171.29

Monitoring And Logging 10151109

1.00 credits

IT - Security

$171.29

Examines the monitoring and logging concepts for the security of IT systems and networks. Learners examine security log management challenges, components, guidelines, and operations. Learners examine security audit policy and critical log review concepts.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 03/18/2026	01/31/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Jan 26 – Mar 18 - Online Josh Kretzschmar	$171.29

Quality & Performance Excellence 10196192

3.00 credits

Supervision & Leadership Dev

$503.87

Learners will apply the skills and tools necessary to implement performance excellence and maintain a continuous improvement environment. Each learner will: demonstrate the application of a quality philosophy, identify all stakeholder relationships, meet or exceed customer expectations, develop a systems-focused approach, use appropriate models and quality tools, manage a quality improvement project and measure effectiveness of continuous improvement activities.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/20/2026	01/31/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Jan 26 – May 20 - Online Kurt Swanson	$503.87

Lean Organizations 10196114

3.00 credits

Supervision & Leadership Dev

$503.87

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 Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/20/2026	01/31/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Jan 26 – May 20 - Online John Burgess	$503.87

Security Policy 10151112

1.00 credits

IT - Security

$171.29

Examine a thorough grounding in information security policies used to design structure in the workplace. Develop policy that explains the will of the organization’s management in controlling the behavior of its employees with regard to the appropriate and secure use of its information and information resources. Policy is designed to create a productive and effective work environment, free from unnecessary distractions and inappropriate actions.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 03/18/2026	01/31/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Jan 26 – Mar 18 - Online Scott Biscobing	$171.29

Security Capstone 10151115

3.00 credits

IT - Security

$503.87

Examines both the practical and conceptual skills that build the foundation for understanding cyber security investigation and analysis including; vulnerability exploits, malware analysis; and hardening of systems to protect against exploitation. Learners will investigate a compromised system and learn to analysis systems to find malicious indicators. By the end of this course, the learner will be able to detect the key areas where an exploitation may reside and use various Windows built-in tools as well as 3rd party tools to detect malicious activity.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/20/2026	01/31/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Jan 26 – May 20 - Online Ken Hallas	$503.87

Business Continuity 10151110

1.00 credits

IT - Security

$171.29

Introduces learners to the proper execution of Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery. It is the payoff for cost-effective buying of spare machines and servers, performing backups and bringing them off-site, assigning responsibility, performing drills, educating employees and being vigilant. Upon completion of this material, the learner will be able to: list the elements of Business Continuity (BC), identify who should be included in the BC team, describe the methodology used to construct the Business Continuity Policy and Plan.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 03/18/2026	01/31/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Jan 26 – Mar 18 - Online Scott Biscobing	$171.29

Managing Human Resources 10196193

3.00 credits

Supervision & Leadership Dev

$503.87

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 Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/20/2026	01/31/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Jan 26 – May 20 - Online John Burgess	$503.87

Talent Development 10196199

3.00 credits

Supervision & Leadership Dev

$551.34

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 Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/20/2026	01/31/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Jan 26 – May 20 - Online John Burgess	$551.34

Management Principles 10196191

3.00 credits

Supervision & Leadership Dev

$503.87

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
#01VC Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/20/2026	01/31/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Jan 26 – May 20 - Online Kurt Swanson	$503.87
#02VC Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/20/2026	01/31/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Jan 26 – May 20 - Online John Burgess	$503.87
#PD002 Spring	Open	02/10/2026 – 03/31/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Off Campus	Feb 10 – Mar 31 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM Wausau Off Campus Angela Servi	$503.87
#03AYW Spring	Open	03/25/2026 – 05/20/2026	03/28/2026	Attend Your Way Online Available	Wausau Main Campus	Mar 25 – May 20 Wednesday 05:00 PM - 06:30 PM A239 - Classroom - A Building Kurt Swanson	$503.87

Team Building And Problem Solving 10196189

3.00 credits

Supervision & Leadership Dev

$503.87

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.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/20/2026	01/31/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Jan 26 – May 20 - Online John Burgess	$503.87
#02VC Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/20/2026	01/31/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Jan 26 – May 20 - Online John Burgess	$503.87

Organizational Behavior And Development 10196168

3.00 credits

Supervision & Leadership Dev

$503.87

Apply the skills and tools necessary to effectively deal with organizational behavior and change. Each learner will: demonstrate the application of the impacts of globalization on an organization, deal with organizational culture, prepare for change and future challenges affecting organizations, assist in organizational decision making, planning, mission, vision and goal development, conduct performance management and understand the role of organizational structure.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/20/2026	01/31/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Jan 26 – May 20 - Online John Burgess	$503.87

Managing Safety & Risk In Business 10196136

3.00 credits

Supervision & Leadership Dev

$550.29

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 Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/20/2026	01/31/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Jan 26 – May 20 - Online Kurt Swanson	$550.29

Project Management 10196188

3.00 credits

Supervision & Leadership Dev

$503.87

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 Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/20/2026	01/31/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Jan 26 – May 20 - Online Kurt Swanson	$503.87
#02VC Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/20/2026	01/31/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Jan 26 – May 20 - Online Kurt Swanson	$503.87

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
#PD002 Spring	Open	02/13/2026	02/12/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Feb 13 Friday 08:00 AM - 03:00 PM A165 - WTPD Innovation Classroom A - A Building Angela Servi	$129.00

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
#PD003 Spring	Open	03/04/2026 – 03/05/2026	03/04/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Mar 4 – Mar 5 Thursday, Wednesday 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM A167 - WTPD Visionary Classroom A - A Building Tonya McKenna Trabant	$149.00

Security+ 2 10151104

1.00 credits

IT - Security

$171.29

Examines the architectures of security, securing mobile and web applications, cloud and virtualization issues, and account and access control processes. Course topics align with the CompTIA Security+ certification. Further introduces security concepts, tools, and procedures for preventing, mitigating and responding to security incidents.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	03/09/2026 – 04/15/2026	01/31/2026	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Mar 9 – Apr 15 - Online Ken Hallas	$171.29

Python For Cybersecurity 10151117

1.00 credits

IT - Security

$195.95

Explore how attackers infiltrate a system to gather information and data. This course will explore how Python and Python scripts can be used to detect these attacks, and gain knowledge on how to write and use Python scripts to secure systems against cyberattacks.

1 Course Section

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	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Mar 23 – May 22 - Online Scott Biscobing	$195.95

Intrusion Detection Systems 10151108

1.00 credits

IT - Security

$171.29

Examines both the practical and conceptual skills that build the foundation for understanding Intrusion Detection System technologies. the What, Why and Who of IDS is explored, including the features of an IDS verses an IPS. The importance of IDS, IDS technologies, and Packet Capture and Protocols are covered. Learners will analyze and capture network traffic through the use of sniffer tools and programs. Learners capture, view, and analyze network traffic in an attempt to monitor and secure the network. By the end of this course, the learner will have analyzed, applied, and evaluated IDS terminology, technologies, and protocols to secure Network traffic.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Spring	Open	03/23/2026 – 05/20/2026	03/28/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Mar 23 – May 20 - Online Ken Hallas	$171.29

VPN 10151116

1.00 credits

IT - Security

$171.29

Examines both the practical and conceptual skills that build the foundation for understanding Virtual Private Networks technologies including: history of VPNs, use of VPN technology, types and different platforms of VPNs; VPN configuration and security. Learner will gain familiarity with the protocols used in a virtual private network; and will configure a site to branch VPN. By the end of this course, the learner will have analyzed, applied, and evaluated various VPN technologies and the protocols to secure a Virtual Private Network.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Spring	Open	03/23/2026 – 05/20/2026	03/28/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Mar 23 – May 20 - Online Ken Hallas	$171.29

Secure Design 10151114

1.00 credits

IT - Security

$171.29

Explore Secure Design using both standard networked devices and hardware that are designed specifically for security. Learner applies a layered security approach, which can significantly improve security. If only one defense mechanism is in place, an attacker has to circumvent only a single defense. A network with layered security makes it more difficult for an attacker because the attacker must have the tools, knowledge, and skills to break through the various layers. A layered approach also can be useful in resisting a variety of types of attacks.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Spring	Open	03/23/2026 – 05/20/2026	03/28/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Mar 23 – May 20 - Online Scott Biscobing	$171.29

Incident Response 10151111

1.00 credits

IT - Security

$171.29

Examines cyber security incidents and response. Learners examine how to react toan incident by exploring its impact and using forensics to investigate the incident.Learners explore proper communication and incident response procedures. Learnersanalyze common cyber incident symptoms.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Spring	Open	03/23/2026 – 05/20/2026	03/28/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Mar 23 – May 20 - Online Josh Kretzschmar	$171.29