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Post Secondary

Advanced Drive Applications 10664108

  • 1.00 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • $202.70
  • Program drive parameters for a drive application. This course will teach students how to create a custom parameter group based upon drive applications. Throughout this course, the instructor will cover a range of topics from establishing communications with a PowerFlex 525 drive via a USB connection and Ethernet/IP network to test parameters of a PowerFlex 525 drive and control a drive in STUDIO 5000.

    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/25/2026 –
    09/17/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 25 – Sep 17
    Thursday, Tuesday
    12:00 PM - 03:20 PM
    H129 - Classroom - H Building
    Benjamin Effa
    Aug 25 – Sep 17
    Thursday, Tuesday
    12:00 PM - 03:20 PM
    I104B - AME Lab - I Building
    Benjamin Effa
    $202.70
    Continuing Education

    AI Studio: Think, Prompt, Create! 47664125

  • 0.10 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • $87.00
  • Discover how generative AI tools and techniques can be used to produce images, music, video, and more. This introductory session explores creative media generation practices that support marketing, education, storytelling, and content development. Participants will gain hands-on experience using AI to create multimedia content, along with practical guidance on prompt strategies and output evaluation across different formats.

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    #PD002 Summer
    Open
    06/02/2026
    06/02/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Jun 2
    Tuesday
    01:00 PM - 03:30 PM
    A107 - IT Computer Lab - A Building
    Joshua Stutting
    $87.00
    Post Secondary

    Capstone CELL Integration 10664107

  • 4.00 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • $810.80
  • Focuses on integration of a complete automated manufacturing cell. Typical components include programmable controllers, robot, sensors, drives, conveyors, pneumatics, hard automation, control wiring and vision systems. Students plan, wire, program, troubleshoot and develop an automated manufacturing process based on the “product” chosen by the group. All required programming and documentation for the entire automation system is required

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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/25/2026 –
    12/15/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 25 – Dec 15
    Thursday
    08:00 AM - 08:50 AM
    I105 - Smart Project Factory Lab - I Building
    Benjamin Knospe
    Aug 25 – Dec 15
    Tuesday
    08:00 AM - 09:50 AM
    I105 - Smart Project Factory Lab - I Building
    Benjamin Knospe
    Aug 25 – Dec 15
    Tuesday
    10:00 AM - 12:20 PM
    I105 - Smart Project Factory Lab - I Building
    Benjamin Knospe
    Aug 25 – Dec 15
    Thursday
    09:00 AM - 12:20 PM
    I105 - Smart Project Factory Lab - I Building
    Benjamin Knospe
    $810.80
    Post Secondary

    Collaborative Robots And Vision 10664115

  • 1.00 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • $202.70
  • Focuses on the concept of programming and using vision guided robotic systems. Both remote hard mounted vision systems and robot mounted vision systems will be introduced. Learners will learn how to create vision programs and configure the robot to work with the camera system to allow storage and bin picking applications. Both 2D and 3D camera systems will be introduced.

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    #01 Fall
    Open
    11/16/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    10/24/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Nov 16 – Dec 16
    Monday, Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 10:35 AM
    I112 - Classroom - I Building
    Matt Jacobson
    Nov 16 – Dec 16
    Monday, Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 10:35 AM
    I104B - AME Lab - I Building
    Matt Jacobson
    $202.70
    Post Secondary

    Designing A Solution In A Smart Factory 10664114

  • 1.00 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • $202.70
  • Provides the learner the skills necessary to engineer and design a product manufacturing solution using SMART manufacturing equipment, concepts & simulation.

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    #01 Fall
    Open
    11/17/2026 –
    12/15/2026
    10/24/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Nov 17 – Dec 15
    Thursday, Tuesday
    08:30 AM - 11:05 AM
    H129 - Classroom - H Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
    Nov 17 – Dec 15
    Thursday, Tuesday
    08:30 AM - 11:05 AM
    H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
    $202.70
    Post Secondary

    Drying Science Of Wood 10465182

  • 3.00 credits
  • Wood Manufacturing Technology
  • $644.10
  • Explores the full process of drying wood, including wood structure, the full relationship between different environmental variables, and developing kiln operating schedules.  Learners also examine all stages of drying, how to prevent the material degradation, air drying, and steaming. 

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    #01 Fall
    Open
    11/02/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    10/24/2026 In-Person Antigo Campus
    Nov 2 – Dec 16
    Monday, Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 01:50 PM
    Antigo Campus
    Logan Wells
    $644.10
    Post Secondary

    Ethernet IP 10664100

  • 1.00 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • $202.70
  • Explore the design and troubleshooting of Ethernet/IP networks. Topics introduce students to integrating Ethernet networking communications, architectures, protocols, and security. Students will learn through hands-on lab activities covering setting up communication systems, networking configurations, and troubleshooting techniques.

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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    09/16/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 24 – Sep 16
    Monday, Wednesday
    11:30 AM - 02:50 PM
    H129 - Classroom - H Building
    Matt Jacobson
    Aug 24 – Sep 16
    Monday, Wednesday
    11:30 AM - 02:50 PM
    I104B - AME Lab - I Building
    Matt Jacobson
    $202.70
    Post Secondary

    Fundamentals Of Furniture Manufacturing 10465119

  • 2.00 credits
  • Wood Manufacturing Technology
  • $429.40
  • This course is designed to provide the foundational knowledge and skills to manufacture furniture. Topics covered include: furniture design styles, sourcing raw material for projects, tool selection, machine operation, joinery and furniture construction.

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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    09/24/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Antigo Campus
    Aug 24 – Sep 24
    Thursday, Monday, Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 12:50 PM
    WT124 - Antigo Wood Technology Lab - Antigo Campus
    Charlie Warner
    Aug 24 – Sep 24
    Thursday, Monday, Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 12:50 PM
    WT108B - Antigo Wood Tech Classroom - Antigo Campus
    Charlie Warner
    $429.40
    Post Secondary

    Human Machine Interfacing 10664102

  • 1.00 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • $202.70
  • Explores the fundamentals of Human Machine Interface (HMI) software and hardware. Students will learn about configuring communication with programmable controllers and project settings. Students will create and edit displays, browse tags and/or global objects and connections. Additional topics include trending, data logging, alarms, and animations.

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    #01 Fall
    Open
    10/19/2026 –
    11/11/2026
    10/24/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Oct 19 – Nov 11
    Monday, Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 01:50 PM
    H129 - Classroom - H Building
    Matt Jacobson
    Oct 19 – Nov 11
    Monday, Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 01:50 PM
    I104B - AME Lab - I Building
    Matt Jacobson
    $202.70
    Post Secondary

    Industrial Applications 10664103

  • 1.00 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • $202.70
  • Explores two main topic areas: PLC and HMI machine applications. The learner will demonstrate the ability to learn to program a PLC they have not worked with before as well as an HMI they have not worked with before. The learner will integrate the study of curriculum, technical manuals, help files and previous knowledge to demonstrate their ability to learn new technology. Learner will develop several PLC applications and several HMI applications integrated with the PLC.

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    #80 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Open Labs Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 24 – Dec 16
    -
    I104A - AME Lab - I Building
    Matt Jacobson
    $202.70
    Post Secondary

    Industrial Internet Of Things 10664113

  • 1.00 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • $202.70
  • Focuses on the interconnected systems utilized in industrial applications that can proactively communicate improvements in productivity and efficiency. Focus on configuring and Implementing smart sensors, gather configured data from PLC controllers to provide the ability for data collections will be studied. Other topics will include, identifying the correct hardware, installation and wiring, sensor configuration and control.

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    #01 Fall
    Open
    09/22/2026 –
    10/15/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Sep 22 – Oct 15
    Thursday, Tuesday
    08:30 AM - 11:20 AM
    H129 - Classroom - H Building
    Benjamin Effa
    $202.70
    Post Secondary

    Intro to Hardwood Grading 10465179

  • 1.00 credits
  • Wood Manufacturing Technology
  • $214.70
  • Expands of the skills previously introduced through the use of more advanced standard grade classifications and methods.  Learners build additional experience in the grading of hardwood lumber and logs and enhance their merchandising knowledge and understanding with emphasis on hands-on exercises and techniques.

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    #01 Fall
    Open
    09/28/2026 –
    10/01/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Antigo Campus
    Sep 28 – Oct 1
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
    08:00 AM - 11:20 AM
    WT124 - Antigo Wood Technology Lab - Antigo Campus
    Logan Wells
    Sep 28 – Oct 1
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
    12:00 PM - 02:50 PM
    WT108B - Antigo Wood Tech Classroom - Antigo Campus
    Logan Wells
    $214.70
    Post Secondary

    Intro To Kiln Drying 10465181

  • 1.00 credits
  • Wood Manufacturing Technology
  • $214.70
  • Introduces participants to the fundamentals of kiln drying lumber. The basics of determining moisture content, preparing samples and operating a dry kiln will be covered as well as an overview of different types of dry kiln equipment.

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    #02 Fall
    Open
    10/26/2026 –
    10/30/2026
    10/24/2026 In-Person Antigo Campus
    Oct 26 – Oct 30
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
    07:15 AM - 11:50 AM
    WT124 - Antigo Wood Technology Lab - Antigo Campus
    Logan Wells
    Oct 26 – Oct 30
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
    07:15 AM - 11:50 AM
    WT108B - Antigo Wood Tech Classroom - Antigo Campus
    Logan Wells
    $214.70
    Post Secondary

    Introduction To Safety PLC Programming 10664110

  • 1.00 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • $202.70
  • Introduces the concept of setting up and programming various safety devices including GuardMaster Smart sensors, Programmable safety relays and safety PLC’s, The course will focus on how to setup, program and integrate safety components into your automation project.

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    #01 Fall
    Open
    09/22/2026 –
    10/15/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Sep 22 – Oct 15
    Thursday, Tuesday
    12:30 PM - 03:20 PM
    I103 - Smart Factory Flex Lab - I Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
    Sep 22 – Oct 15
    Thursday, Tuesday
    12:30 PM - 03:20 PM
    H129 - Classroom - H Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
    $202.70
    Post Secondary

    Lumber Manufacturing: Sawing, Edging & Trimming 10465178

  • 2.00 credits
  • Wood Manufacturing Technology
  • $429.40
  • Explores the general overview of plant layout, machine centers, and different product flow in a lumber manufacturing setting.  Learners focus on the mix of species, and how these can be utilized in various product lines, and examine the processing of lumber through sawing, edging, and trimming manufacturing operations.

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    #01 Fall
    Open
    10/05/2026 –
    10/22/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Antigo Campus
    Oct 5 – Oct 22
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
    11:15 AM - 04:50 PM
    WT108B - Antigo Wood Tech Classroom - Antigo Campus
    Logan Wells
    $429.40
    Post Secondary

    Mill Operations Overview 10465186

  • 1.00 credits
  • Wood Manufacturing Technology
  • $214.70
  • Explores the hierarchy of the forest products industry structure as it relates to sawmill production facilities.  Learners will examine best practices and key performance indicators and apply these concepts in a live mill environment.  Topics that learners will focus on include lumber yield, grade proficiency, optimization of production flow, and downtime mitigation. 

    1 Course Section
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    #02 Fall
    Open
    10/26/2026 –
    10/30/2026
    10/24/2026 In-Person Antigo Campus
    Oct 26 – Oct 30
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
    12:30 PM - 05:05 PM
    WT108B - Antigo Wood Tech Classroom - Antigo Campus
    Logan Wells
    $214.70
    Post Secondary

    Needs Analysis 10664104

  • 1.00 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • $202.70
  • Introduces the concept of looking at a current outdated automation process or future automation process and understanding how to correctly specify the hardware components that will be used to update the machine or process with today’s automation technology. The concept of creating and writing a project proposal will also be covered.

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    #01 Fall
    Open
    11/16/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    10/24/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Nov 16 – Dec 16
    Monday, Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 01:35 PM
    H129 - Classroom - H Building
    Matt Jacobson
    Nov 16 – Dec 16
    Monday, Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 01:35 PM
    I104B - AME Lab - I Building
    Matt Jacobson
    $202.70
    Post Secondary

    Remote Io For PLC Applications 10664109

  • 1.00 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • $202.70
  • Learn what remote IO is and how to implement a POINT I/O system. The course will cover determining the quantity and type of I/O needed to test your system. This course will also show students how to calculate power requirements and decide whether an expansion power supply will be needed. Students will also add and configure an Ethernet adapter and I/O modules in a Studio 5000 Logix Designer project.

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    #01 Fall
    Open
    09/21/2026 –
    10/14/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Sep 21 – Oct 14
    Monday, Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 01:50 PM
    I104B - AME Lab - I Building
    Matt Jacobson
    Sep 21 – Oct 14
    Monday, Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 01:50 PM
    H129 - Classroom - H Building
    Matt Jacobson
    $202.70
    Post Secondary

    Sawmill Safety & Maintenance 10465184

  • 1.00 credits
  • Wood Manufacturing Technology
  • $214.70
  • Builds on the safety and sawmill knowledge from previous classes to provide learners with more in-depth working knowledge of sawmills and their related hazards. Examines the need for regular preventive and essential maintenance of equipment, tools, and blades, and the safety challenges related to each, including where maintenance fails. Prepares students to prevent injuries, fatalities and break-downs in a mill environment within a safe and secure dedicated learning facility.

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    #01 Fall
    Open
    10/05/2026 –
    10/22/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Antigo Campus
    Oct 5 – Oct 22
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
    08:00 AM - 10:35 AM
    WT108B - Antigo Wood Tech Classroom - Antigo Campus
    Logan Wells
    $214.70
    Post Secondary

    Scada Systems 1 10664106

  • 1.00 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • $202.70
  • Organize and develop FactoryTalk View Site Edition (SE) applications. This course provides opportunities for learners to organize and develop FactoryTalk View SE applications. During class, learners will have the opportunity to practice the skills used to create/build graphic displays. Learners will learn how to configure alarms and security, trend data, and test their application using FactoryTalk View SE Client. Learners will also work with RSLinx Enterprise communications software

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    #01 Fall
    Open
    10/20/2026 –
    11/12/2026
    10/24/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Oct 20 – Nov 12
    Thursday, Tuesday
    12:30 PM - 03:20 PM
    I104A - AME Lab - I Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
    Oct 20 – Nov 12
    Thursday, Tuesday
    12:30 PM - 03:20 PM
    H129 - Classroom - H Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
    $202.70
    Post Secondary

    Scada Systems 2 10664111

  • 1.00 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • $202.70
  • Continuation of SCADA Systems 1, learners will organize and develop FactoryTalk View Site Edition (SE) network/server-based application. Learners will have the opportunity to practice the skills needed to create/build detailed graphic displays, trend charts and data logs. Learners will learn how to configure alarms and set up system security, build data logs, and test their application using FactoryTalk View SE Network Distributed Application.

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    #01 Fall
    Open
    11/17/2026 –
    12/15/2026
    10/24/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Nov 17 – Dec 15
    Thursday, Tuesday
    12:30 PM - 03:05 PM
    H129 - Classroom - H Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
    Nov 17 – Dec 15
    Thursday, Tuesday
    12:30 PM - 03:05 PM
    I104B - AME Lab - I Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
    $202.70
    Continuing Education

    Wood Industry Teacher Camp 47465558

  • 0.40 credits
  • Wood Manufacturing Technology
  • $100.00
  • The Wood Industry Teacher Camp is an immersive, hands-on professional development experience designed to connect K12 educators and administrators with the forest products industry. This program highlights all the steps and careers in the wood industry from log evaluation and lumber manufacturing to drying lumber and making finished products. Participants will operate commercial scale equipment at the NTC Wood Technology Center of Excellence including the new state of the art training sawmill. In addition to hands on experience, participants will also learn about resources to take back to their classrooms and go on an industry tour to gain further insight into this field.

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    #PD001 Fall
    Open
    08/05/2026 –
    08/06/2026
    08/05/2026 In-Person Antigo Campus
    Aug 5 – Aug 6
    Thursday, Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
    WT108B - Antigo Wood Tech Classroom - Antigo Campus
    Logan Wells
    $100.00

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