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Post Secondary

Business Continuity 10151110

  • 1.00 credits
  • IT - Security
  • 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.

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    #01 Fall
    Open
    10/19/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    10/24/2026 Online Milestone Due Dates Online
    Oct 19 – Dec 16
    -
    Online
    Scott Biscobing
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    Post Secondary

    Cloud Security 10151118

  • 1.00 credits
  • IT - Security
  • Examines the foundational concepts and practices used to secure cloud environments. Learners explore shared responsibility, identity and access management, data protection, and incident response to strengthen confidentiality, integrity, and availability in cloud environments.

    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    10/19/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    10/24/2026 Online Milestone Due Dates Online
    Oct 19 – Dec 16
    -
    Online
    Josh Kretzschmar
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    Cryptography 10151107

  • 1.00 credits
  • IT - Security
  • 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.

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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    10/16/2026
    08/29/2026 Online Milestone Due Dates Online
    Aug 24 – Oct 16
    -
    Online
    Ken Hallas
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    Post Secondary

    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.

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    #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
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    Post Secondary

    Firewall 10151106

  • 1.00 credits
  • IT - Security
  • 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.

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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    10/16/2026
    08/29/2026 Online Milestone Due Dates Online
    Aug 24 – Oct 16
    -
    Online
    Ken Hallas
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    Post Secondary

    Footprinting And Social Engineering 10151101

  • 1.00 credits
  • IT - Security
  • Investigate how attackers gather passive information about their target from social media, search engines, various websites, etc. As a security professional you will learn the tools that attackers use to gather information and the counter-measures to reduce the likelihood of success of the attack.

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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    10/16/2026
    08/29/2026 Online Milestone Due Dates Online
    Aug 24 – Oct 16
    -
    Online
    Scott Biscobing
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    Post Secondary

    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.

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    #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
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    Post Secondary

    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.

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    #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
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    Post Secondary

    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
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    #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
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    Post Secondary

    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
    2 Course Sections
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    #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
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    #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
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    Post Secondary

    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.

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    #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
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    Post Secondary

    Intrusion Detection Systems 10151108

  • 1.00 credits
  • IT - Security
  • 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
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    10/19/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    10/24/2026 Online Milestone Due Dates Online
    Oct 19 – Dec 16
    -
    Online
    Ken Hallas
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    Post Secondary

    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.

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    1 Course Section
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    #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
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    Post Secondary

    Monitoring And Logging 10151109

  • 1.00 credits
  • IT - Security
  • 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.

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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    10/16/2026
    08/29/2026 Online Milestone Due Dates Online
    Aug 24 – Oct 16
    -
    Online
    Josh Kretzschmar
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    Post Secondary

    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
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    #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
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    Post Secondary

    Programming For Security Pros 10151100

  • 1.00 credits
  • IT - Security
  • Analyze how as a security professional you need to know how both hackers and security testers use computer programming. Learning the basic skills of programming, you won’t be an expert, but you will have a better idea of how programs are written. This basic programming understanding can help you develop custom security tools for security tests. A security tester should have the skills to modify testing tools.

    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    10/16/2026
    08/29/2026 Online Milestone Due Dates Online
    Aug 24 – Oct 16
    -
    Online
    Scott Biscobing
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    Post Secondary

    Python For Cybersecurity 10151117

  • 1.00 credits
  • IT - Security
  • 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
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    10/19/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    10/24/2026 Online Milestone Due Dates Online
    Oct 19 – Dec 16
    -
    Online
    Scott Biscobing
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    Post Secondary

    Security Capstone 10151115

  • 3.00 credits
  • IT - Security
  • 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
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    08/29/2026 Online Milestone Due Dates Online
    Aug 24 – Dec 16
    -
    Online
    Ken Hallas
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    Post Secondary

    Security+ 1 10151103

  • 1.00 credits
  • IT - Security
  • 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
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    09/30/2026
    08/29/2026 Online Milestone Due Dates Online
    Aug 24 – Sep 30
    -
    Online
    Ken Hallas
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    Post Secondary

    Security+ 2 10151104

  • 1.00 credits
  • IT - Security
  • 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
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    10/05/2026 –
    11/04/2026
    08/29/2026 Online Milestone Due Dates Online
    Oct 5 – Nov 4
    -
    Online
    Ken Hallas
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    Post Secondary

    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
    2 Course Sections
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    #01 Spring
    Open
    04/20/2026 –
    05/22/2026
    04/20/2026 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Apr 20 – May 22
    -
    Online
    Ken Hallas
    $171.29
    #01 Fall
    Open
    11/09/2026 –
    12/09/2026
    10/24/2026 Online Milestone Due Dates Online
    Nov 9 – Dec 9
    -
    Online
    Ken Hallas
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    Post Secondary

    VPN 10151116

  • 1.00 credits
  • IT - Security
  • 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
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    10/19/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    10/24/2026 Online Milestone Due Dates Online
    Oct 19 – Dec 16
    -
    Online
    Ken Hallas
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    Post Secondary

    Vulnerability Analysis 10151102

  • 1.00 credits
  • IT - Security
  • Explore the process to produce a Vulnerability Analysis and Vulnerability Assessment as a security professional. Discover methods for improving security by locating and determining flaws before they are exploited by bad actors. Examine methods to improve security on tested systems and fixing or minimizing the risks posed by these vulnerabilities. Finally, investigate the techniques and best practices for hardening OS and services.

    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    10/19/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    10/24/2026 Online Milestone Due Dates Online
    Oct 19 – Dec 16
    -
    Online
    Scott Biscobing
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