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Designing And Timing Your Garden 31001103

2.00 credits

Horticulture

Utilizing planning and space saving techniques, learners will develop a wide range of garden design options available. Additionally, Wisconsin weather should be considered when creating the garden design. Learners will outline when and where to plant and harvest cool and warm season plants.

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	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Aug 24 – Dec 14 Monday 01:00 PM - 04:50 PM AG212 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Trevor Frank	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	08/24/2026 – 12/14/2026	08/29/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 24 – Dec 14 - Online John Burgess	View Rates

Fruit Crop Production I 31001118

1.00 credits

Horticulture

Introduces learners to pomology and its role in both global and local food systems. Students will explore the foundations of fruit crop production, with emphasis on fruit growth and development, integrated pest and disease management, and the principles of harvest and post-harvest handling. Examines how fruit physiology and production practices intersect to influence yield, quality, and market value. Throughout the semester, a different fruit or nut crop will be highlighted each week, allowing students to build a broad understanding of diverse species and cultivar selection, growing requirements, and their importance in food systems.

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	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Aug 25 – Dec 15 Tuesday 01:00 PM - 02:50 PM AG212 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Trevor Frank	View Rates

Garden Production Basics 31001114

2.00 credits

Horticulture

Examines plant development and factors that affect plant growth. Through hands-on experience, text, lab and classroom activities, learners will examine environmental effects, market gardening equipment, irrigation tools, and fertilizers necessary to grow healthy, productive plants. Emphasizes crop production practices in small- and large-scale gardens, high tunnels, and a greenhouse.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Summer	Open	06/01/2026 – 07/31/2026	06/09/2026	Hybrid	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Jun 1 – Jul 31 Monday 08:00 AM - 11:50 AM AG212 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Trevor Frank Jun 1 – Jul 31 Wednesday 01:00 PM - 02:50 PM AG212 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Trevor Frank	View Rates

Greenhouse Operation and Design 31001113

1.00 credits

Horticulture

Explores greenhouse parts, structure, and coverings along with environmental controls will be covered throughout this course. Learners will actively participate in the operation of a greenhouse. Learners will evaluate greenhouse structure and design, while participating in greenhouse site assessment.

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	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Aug 25 – Dec 15 Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM AG212 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Trevor Frank	View Rates

Hydroponics 31001117

2.00 credits

Horticulture

Explores the fundamentals of hydroponics and growing plants using water as a growing medium. Hands-on learning activities include growing and maintaining plants in an indoor hydroponic growing facility, a bato bucket system, and vertical hydroponic gardens. Learners will discover the scientific concepts behind growing plants in hydroponic systems and become experts in alternative growing methods.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Summer	Open	06/01/2026 – 07/31/2026	06/09/2026	Hybrid	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Jun 1 – Jul 31 Monday 12:30 PM - 04:20 PM AG212 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Alex Crockford	View Rates
#01 Fall	Open	08/27/2026 – 12/10/2026	08/29/2026	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Aug 27 – Dec 10 Thursday 08:00 AM - 11:50 AM AG212 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Alex Crockford	View Rates

Intro to DiSC Leadership Personalities 47196904

0.15 credits

Supervision & Leadership Dev

$169.00

Professional Development, Growth, Flexibility, and Empathy are words that are more common in today’s workforce than ever before. Using the DiSC Personality Type Assessment, students will participate in a highly interactive workshop to help them understand their own behavior patterns, appreciate the diverse styles of their colleagues, and improve team dynamics and communication. This workshop will explain the four primary DiSC styles (Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, Conscientiousness) and provide an overview of the characteristics associated with each and increase self-awareness by gaining a deeper understanding of your personality type and the strengths and challenges it presents to your growth.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#PD002 Spring	Open	04/17/2026	04/16/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Apr 17 Friday 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM A165 - WTPD Innovation Classroom A - A Building Timothy McKeough	$169.00

Introduction To The Horticulture Industry 31001100

1.00 credits

Horticulture

Explores the scope of the horticulture sector, including career opportunities. Familiarizes learners with the Agriculture Center of Excellence and standard operating procedures. Learners will begin to develop a strategic college plan. Learners will be exposed to the various opportunities available throughout their program of study.

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	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Aug 25 – Dec 15 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 09:50 AM AG212 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Trevor Frank	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.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Summer	Open	06/01/2026 – 07/29/2026	06/09/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Jun 1 – Jul 29 - Online John Burgess	View Rates
#01VC Fall	Open	08/24/2026 – 12/14/2026	08/29/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 24 – Dec 14 - Online John Burgess	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.

5 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Summer	Open	06/01/2026 – 07/29/2026	06/09/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Jun 1 – Jul 29 - Online Kurt Swanson	View Rates
#02VC Fall	Open	08/24/2026 – 12/14/2026	08/29/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 24 – Dec 14 - Online Kurt Swanson	View Rates
#03VC Fall	Open	08/24/2026 – 12/14/2026	08/29/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 24 – Dec 14 - Online John Burgess	View Rates
#04VC Fall	Open	08/24/2026 – 12/14/2026	08/29/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 24 – Dec 14 - Online John Burgess	View Rates
#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	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	08/24/2026 – 12/14/2026	08/29/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 24 – Dec 14 - 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	08/24/2026 – 12/14/2026	08/29/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 24 – Dec 14 - Online Kurt Swanson	View Rates

Merchandising Produce Applications I 31001120

1.00 credits

Horticulture

Introduces the principles and practices of produce merchandising for roadside stands and farmers markets. Covers methods for assessing produce quality, grading standards, and their application in marketing channels. Explores creative visual merchandising techniques and the relationships between customer behavior, effective product display, and product purchase. Examines the structure and success factors of community-supported agriculture (CSA) businesses. Students actively participate in operating farmers market stands using produce grown during the course, applying merchandising concepts in real-time.

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	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Aug 25 – Dec 15 Tuesday 03:00 PM - 04:50 PM AG212 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Trevor Frank	View Rates

Pest and Disease Management 10001105

3.00 credits

Horticulture

Researches the latest science-based recommendations for battling garden and field pest problems. Throughout this course, students will learn to identify pests and plant diseases. Learners will determine what corrective action should be taken, if any. Integrated pest management concepts are covered in this course.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Summer	Open	06/01/2026 – 07/31/2026	06/09/2026	Hybrid	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Jun 1 – Jul 31 Wednesday 09:00 AM - 11:50 AM AG212 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Trevor Frank Jun 1 – Jul 31 Thursday 01:00 PM - 03:50 PM AG212 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Trevor Frank	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.

3 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Summer	Open	06/01/2026 – 07/29/2026	06/09/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Jun 1 – Jul 29 - Online Kurt Swanson	View Rates
#01VC Fall	Open	08/24/2026 – 12/14/2026	08/29/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 24 – Dec 14 - Online Kurt Swanson	View Rates
#02VC Fall	Open	08/24/2026 – 12/14/2026	08/29/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 24 – Dec 14 - Online Kurt Swanson	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	08/24/2026 – 12/14/2026	08/29/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 24 – Dec 14 - Online John Burgess	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.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Summer	Open	06/01/2026 – 07/29/2026	06/09/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Jun 1 – Jul 29 - Online John Burgess	View Rates
#01VC Fall	Open	08/24/2026 – 12/14/2026	08/29/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 24 – Dec 14 - Online John Burgess	View Rates