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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
#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

Principles Of Information Security 10150114

2.00 credits

IT - Network Specialist

$340.08

Discover the various technical and administrative aspects of information security and assurance. This course provides the foundation for understanding the key issues associated with protecting information assets, determining the levels of protection and response to security incidents and designing a consistent, reasonable information security system, with appropriate intrusion detection and reporting features.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/22/2026	01/31/2026	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Jan 26 – May 22 - Online Scott Biscobing	$340.08
#02 Spring	Open	03/23/2026 – 05/22/2026	03/28/2026	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Mar 23 – May 22 - Online Scott Biscobing	$340.08

Cloud Networking and Security Essentials 10150507

3.00 credits

IT - Network Specialist

$510.12

Gain a comprehensive understanding of cloud computing concepts while focusing on the networking and security essentials crucial for success in the field. Learners will explore various cloud deployment and service models, delve into virtualization technologies, and develop skills in cloud migration and connectivity troubleshooting across diverse cloud environments. Emphasizing hands-on projects and real-world scenarios, this course prepares learners for industry-recognized certification while equipping them with the foundational knowledge needed to excel in cloud networking roles.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/22/2026	01/31/2026	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Jan 26 – May 22 - Online Josh Kretzschmar	$510.12

Command-Line Scripting 10150503

1.00 credits

IT - Network Specialist

$171.29

Prepares learners to be thorough, consistent, and efficient in their work as a Windows System Administrator by providing them with the foundational elements of Windows PowerShell and PowerShell scripting. Learners explore the use of the essential PowerShell commands and techniques needed to be productive within Windows PowerShell.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 03/20/2026	01/31/2026	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Jan 26 – Mar 20 - Online Scott Biscobing	$171.29

Enterprise Virtual Servers 10150181

3.00 credits

IT - Network Specialist

$510.12

Examines the process and procedures for in a virtual environment, including installation, deployment, and managing virtual environments, vm components and vm resources.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01AYW Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 03/16/2026	01/31/2026	Attend Your Way Online Available	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 26 – Mar 16 Monday 01:00 PM - 04:50 PM A105 - IT Computer Lab - A Building Ken Hallas	$510.12

Cisco 1 - Network Communications 1 10150185

3.00 credits

IT - Network Specialist

$510.12

Examines both the practical and conceptual skills that build the foundation for understanding basic networking, including: introduction to the OSI and TCP/IP models; gain familiarity with the various network devices and network addressing schemes; and discover the types of media used to carry data across the network. By the end of this course, the learner will be able to build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches and implement IP addressing schemes.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01AYW Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/18/2026	01/31/2026	Attend Your Way Online Available	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 26 – May 18 Monday 09:00 AM - 10:50 AM A105 - IT Computer Lab - A Building Ken Hallas	$510.12
#02VC Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/20/2026	01/31/2026	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Jan 26 – May 20 - Online Ken Hallas	$510.12

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

Linux Server 1 10150122

3.00 credits

IT - Network Specialist

$510.12

Examines important concepts of network and systems administration using the Linux operating system. Coverage will include the use of command-line and graphical interfaces, user administration, file systems, file sharing, printing, security, web services and networking.

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 Scott Biscobing	$510.12

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

Windows Server 1 10150121

3.00 credits

IT - Network Specialist

$510.12

Provides the student with a thorough grounding in Windows® Server®. Once the student completes the competencies for this class, they will be able to install, configure and administer a Microsoft® Windows® Server operating system. This course will place the student on the correct track in becoming a Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA).

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 Scott Biscobing	$510.12

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

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

Cisco 2 - Network Communications 2 10150186

3.00 credits

IT - Network Specialist

$510.12

Examines switching, routing, and wireless essentials including the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in small networks. Learners analyze wireless local area networks (WLAN) and security concepts. Learners apply configuration and troubleshooting techniques on routers and switches for advanced functionality using security best practices. Learners resolve common issues with protocols in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02 Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/22/2026	01/31/2026	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Jan 26 – May 22 - Online Josh Kretzschmar	$510.12
#01AYW Spring	Open	01/28/2026 – 03/18/2026	01/31/2026	Attend Your Way Online Available	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 28 – Mar 18 Wednesday 01:00 PM - 04:50 PM A105 - IT Computer Lab - A Building Josh Kretzschmar	$510.12

Network Operations Management 10150502

3.00 credits

IT - Network Specialist

$549.61

Manage a computing environment using well known enterprise level system management tools that provide a comprehensive solution for client and server management. In this class you will configure software deployment, Operating System deployment, patch management, Identity and Security management, and inventory management of the infrastructure.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/27/2026 – 03/17/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person Zoom Only	ZOOM	Jan 27 – Mar 17 Tuesday 01:00 PM - 04:50 PM ZOOM Scott Biscobing	$549.61

Network Security 10150124

3.00 credits

IT - Network Specialist

$510.12

Develops the skills necessary to design and support a security system for an Intranet/Internet installation. Learners will secure network devices, integrate firewall technologies, implement intrusion prevention and secure network connections through virtual private networks.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01AYW Spring	Open	01/28/2026 – 03/20/2026	01/31/2026	Attend Your Way Online Available	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 28 – Mar 20 Wednesday 08:00 AM - 11:50 AM A105 - IT Computer Lab - A Building Josh Kretzschmar	$510.12

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

Cisco 3 - Network Communications 3 10150187

3.00 credits

IT - Network Specialist

$510.12

Examines the architecture, components, operations, and security for large, complex networks, including wide area network (WAN) technologies. Learners will configure, troubleshoot, and secure enterprise network devices and understand how application programming interfaces (API) and configuration management tools enable network automation. Learners will configure and troubleshoot OSPFv2, ACLs, NAT, and QoS on IPv4 and IPv6 networks.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01AYW Spring	Open	03/25/2026 – 05/20/2026	03/28/2026	Attend Your Way Online Available	Wausau Main Campus	Mar 25 – May 20 Wednesday 01:00 PM - 04:50 PM A105 - IT Computer Lab - A Building Josh Kretzschmar	$510.12

Network Capstone 10150506

3.00 credits

IT - Network Specialist

$510.12

Utilizes multiple operating systems, multiple hardware platforms and a variety of network devices and tools to build a functional network infrastructure. Learners will perform enterprise level network monitoring and will resolve common network problems using troubleshooting methodologies. Learners utilize the skills and knowledge they have gained throughout the IT Network Specialist program.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01AYW Spring	Open	03/25/2026 – 05/20/2026	03/28/2026	Attend Your Way Online Available	Wausau Main Campus	Mar 25 – May 20 Wednesday 08:00 AM - 11:50 AM A105 - IT Computer Lab - A Building Josh Kretzschmar	$510.12