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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
#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

Screen And Specialty Printing 10204185

3.00 credits

Graphic Communication Tech

Explore screen printing and other types of specialty printing, which include heat transfer textile printing, digital vinyl printing, point of purchase display digital printing and vehicle wraps. Learners will explore all of the equipment, materials and procedures used in these printing processes. Learners will also develop and practice skills in these printing processes by producing many different types of printed products.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 10/16/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 25 – Oct 16 Monday 01:00 PM - 03:50 PM H123 - Computer Lab - H Building Daniel Seanor Aug 25 – Oct 16 Thursday, Monday 08:00 AM - 11:50 AM H123 - Computer Lab - H Building Daniel Seanor	View Rates

Introduction To Graphics Software And Design 10204121

2.00 credits

Graphic Communication Tech

Introduces the concepts and techniques involved in typography and design. Learners explore the principles of design to create layouts that are organized, attract the intended audience and work in producing the intended results. The learners will do this while also learning about various graphic design software programs.

3 Course Sections

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 Andrew Somers	View Rates
#03 Fall	Open	08/28/2025 – 10/16/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 28 – Oct 16 Thursday 09:00 AM - 11:50 AM H109 - Mac Lab - H Building Andrew Somers Aug 28 – Oct 16 Thursday 01:00 PM - 02:50 PM H109 - Mac Lab - H Building Andrew Somers	View Rates
#02VC Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/15/2025	10/25/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Oct 20 – Dec 15 - Online Andrew Somers	View Rates

Photoshop/Image Manipulation 10204126

2.00 credits

Graphic Communication Tech

Explores Adobe Photoshop as a tool to create, adjust and manipulate images for print and web. Special attention is given to image manipulation techniques, color/tonal correction, resolution and output issues. Familiarity with Macintosh operating system suggested.

3 Course Sections

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 Andrew Somers	View Rates
#03 Fall	Open	08/26/2025 – 10/14/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 26 – Oct 14 Tuesday 09:00 AM - 11:50 AM H109 - Mac Lab - H Building Daniel Seanor Aug 26 – Oct 14 Tuesday 01:00 PM - 02:50 PM H109 - Mac Lab - H Building Daniel Seanor	View Rates
#02VC Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/15/2025	10/25/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Oct 20 – Dec 15 - Online Andrew Somers	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

Digital Photography 10204135

3.00 credits

Graphic Communication Tech

Explores digital photography. This course will cover digital camera features, digital image basics, using digital cameras, composition, photographic techniques and basic digital image editing.

3 Course Sections

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 Daniel Seanor	View Rates
#03 Fall	Open	08/27/2025 – 10/15/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 27 – Oct 15 Wednesday 09:00 AM - 11:50 AM H123 - Computer Lab - H Building Daniel Seanor Aug 27 – Oct 15 Wednesday 01:00 PM - 02:50 PM H123 - Computer Lab - H Building Daniel Seanor	View Rates
#02VC Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/15/2025	10/25/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Oct 20 – Dec 15 - Online Daniel Seanor	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

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

Advanced Page Layout 10204130

2.00 credits

Graphic Communication Tech

Applies techniques and skills learned in previous computer courses to advanced page layout projects. Learners will revisit the principles of design, prioritize work, prepare jobs for production, create output ready documents, examine the job planning process and apply advanced techniques for print, web and mobile presentation.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/26/2025 – 10/14/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 26 – Oct 14 Tuesday 09:00 AM - 11:50 AM H123 - Computer Lab - H Building Andrew Somers Aug 26 – Oct 14 Tuesday 01:00 PM - 02:50 PM H123 - Computer Lab - H Building Andrew Somers	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

Computer Page Layout 10204123

2.00 credits

Graphic Communication Tech

Introduces learners to the basics of page layout including the use of InDesign in the design and presentation of print collateral. Learners will build skills in Adobe InDesign as they create a variety of basic and intermediate layouts for press, web and digital media.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/15/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Oct 20 – Dec 15 Monday 09:00 AM - 11:50 AM H123 - Computer Lab - H Building Daniel Seanor Oct 20 – Dec 15 Monday 01:00 PM - 02:50 PM H123 - Computer Lab - H Building Daniel Seanor	View Rates

Advanced Press Operations 10204184

4.00 credits

Graphic Communication Tech

Emphasizes quality press work on flexographic, offset, large format and digital presses. Also including inks, substrates, pressure adjustments and press maintenance. Specialty operations, such as die-cutting, are discussed. Learners will work within a production environment.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/16/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Oct 20 – Dec 16 Monday, Tuesday 08:00 AM - 11:50 AM H109 - Mac Lab - H Building Andrew Somers Oct 20 – Dec 16 Monday, Tuesday 08:00 AM - 11:50 AM H111 - Printing Lab - H Building Andrew Somers Oct 20 – Dec 16 Monday, Tuesday 01:00 PM - 02:50 PM H111 - Printing Lab - H Building Andrew Somers Oct 20 – Dec 16 Monday, Tuesday 01:00 PM - 02:50 PM H109 - Mac Lab - H Building Andrew Somers	View Rates

Introduction To Printing 10204112

2.00 credits

Graphic Communication Tech

Explores the basics of printing and the printing industry. Learners will learn about the demand for printed products, the printing industry and all steps involved in the printing process. Actual printing projects will be produced by each learner.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	10/22/2025 – 12/17/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Oct 22 – Dec 17 Wednesday 09:00 AM - 11:50 AM H109 - Mac Lab - H Building Andrew Somers Oct 22 – Dec 17 Wednesday 09:00 AM - 11:50 AM H111 - Printing Lab - H Building Andrew Somers Oct 22 – Dec 17 Wednesday 01:00 PM - 02:50 PM H109 - Mac Lab - H Building Andrew Somers Oct 22 – Dec 17 Wednesday 01:00 PM - 02:50 PM H111 - Printing Lab - H Building Andrew Somers	View Rates

Printing Estimating 10204111

3.00 credits

Graphic Communication Tech

Instructs learners in the estimation of printing jobs and in the overall business side of the printing industry. Areas covered include production organization, scheduling, sales, customer service, job planning, supervisory management, standard production times, budgeted hourly rates, paper calculations, billing and the use of estimating software.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	10/22/2025 – 12/17/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Oct 22 – Dec 17 Wednesday 08:00 AM - 11:50 AM H123 - Computer Lab - H Building Daniel Seanor Oct 22 – Dec 17 Wednesday 01:00 PM - 02:50 PM H123 - Computer Lab - H Building Daniel Seanor	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