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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
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01 Fall
    Open
    11/10/2025 –
    12/17/2025
    11/10/2025 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Nov 10 – Dec 17
    -
    Online
    Ken Hallas
    $171.29
    #01 Spring
    Open
    04/20/2026 –
    05/22/2026
    03/28/2026 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Apr 20 – May 22
    -
    Online
    Ken Hallas
    $171.29
    Post Secondary

    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
    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
    Post Secondary

    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
    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
    Post Secondary

    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
    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
    Post Secondary

    Security+ 1 10151103

  • 1.00 credits
  • IT - Security
  • $392.83
  • 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 Spring
    Open
    01/26/2026 –
    03/04/2026
    01/31/2026 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Jan 26 – Mar 4
    -
    Online
    Ken Hallas
    $392.83
    Post Secondary

    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
    1 Course Section
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    #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
    Post Secondary

    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
    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
    Post Secondary

    Cryptography 10151107

  • 1.00 credits
  • IT - Security
  • $171.29
  • 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.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01VC Spring
    Open
    01/26/2026 –
    03/18/2026
    01/31/2026 Online Flexible Due Dates Online
    Jan 26 – Mar 18
    -
    Online
    Ken Hallas
    $171.29
    Post Secondary

    Firewall 10151106

  • 1.00 credits
  • IT - Security
  • $171.29
  • 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.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01VC Spring
    Open
    01/26/2026 –
    03/18/2026
    01/31/2026 Online Flexible Due Dates Online
    Jan 26 – Mar 18
    -
    Online
    Ken Hallas
    $171.29
    Post Secondary

    Monitoring And Logging 10151109

  • 1.00 credits
  • IT - Security
  • $171.29
  • 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.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01VC Spring
    Open
    01/26/2026 –
    03/18/2026
    01/31/2026 Online Flexible Due Dates Online
    Jan 26 – Mar 18
    -
    Online
    Josh Kretzschmar
    $171.29
    Post Secondary

    Security Policy 10151112

  • 1.00 credits
  • IT - Security
  • $171.29
  • Examine a thorough grounding in information security policies used to design structure in the workplace. Develop policy that explains the will of the organization’s management in controlling the behavior of its employees with regard to the appropriate and secure use of its information and information resources. Policy is designed to create a productive and effective work environment, free from unnecessary distractions and inappropriate actions.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01VC Spring
    Open
    01/26/2026 –
    03/18/2026
    01/31/2026 Online Flexible Due Dates Online
    Jan 26 – Mar 18
    -
    Online
    Scott Biscobing
    $171.29
    Post Secondary

    Security Capstone 10151115

  • 3.00 credits
  • IT - Security
  • $503.87
  • 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
    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
    Ken Hallas
    $503.87
    Post Secondary

    Business Continuity 10151110

  • 1.00 credits
  • IT - Security
  • $171.29
  • 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.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01VC Spring
    Open
    01/26/2026 –
    03/18/2026
    01/31/2026 Online Flexible Due Dates Online
    Jan 26 – Mar 18
    -
    Online
    Scott Biscobing
    $171.29
    Post Secondary

    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
    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
    Post Secondary

    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
    1 Course Section
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    #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
    Post Secondary

    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
    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
    Post Secondary

    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
    1 Course Section
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    #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
    Post Secondary

    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
    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
    Post Secondary

    Security+ 2 10151104

  • 1.00 credits
  • IT - Security
  • $171.29
  • 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
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01 Spring
    Open
    03/09/2026 –
    04/15/2026
    01/31/2026 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Mar 9 – Apr 15
    -
    Online
    Ken Hallas
    $171.29
    Post Secondary

    Python For Cybersecurity 10151117

  • 1.00 credits
  • IT - Security
  • $195.95
  • 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
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Spring
    Open
    03/23/2026 –
    05/22/2026
    03/28/2026 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Mar 23 – May 22
    -
    Online
    Scott Biscobing
    $195.95
    Post Secondary

    Intrusion Detection Systems 10151108

  • 1.00 credits
  • IT - Security
  • $171.29
  • 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
    1 Course Section
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    #01VC Spring
    Open
    03/23/2026 –
    05/20/2026
    03/28/2026 Online Flexible Due Dates Online
    Mar 23 – May 20
    -
    Online
    Ken Hallas
    $171.29
    Post Secondary

    VPN 10151116

  • 1.00 credits
  • IT - Security
  • $171.29
  • 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
    1 Course Section
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    #01VC Spring
    Open
    03/23/2026 –
    05/20/2026
    03/28/2026 Online Flexible Due Dates Online
    Mar 23 – May 20
    -
    Online
    Ken Hallas
    $171.29
    Post Secondary

    Secure Design 10151114

  • 1.00 credits
  • IT - Security
  • $171.29
  • Explore Secure Design using both standard networked devices and hardware that are designed specifically for security. Learner applies a layered security approach, which can significantly improve security. If only one defense mechanism is in place, an attacker has to circumvent only a single defense. A network with layered security makes it more difficult for an attacker because the attacker must have the tools, knowledge, and skills to break through the various layers. A layered approach also can be useful in resisting a variety of types of attacks.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01VC Spring
    Open
    03/23/2026 –
    05/20/2026
    03/28/2026 Online Flexible Due Dates Online
    Mar 23 – May 20
    -
    Online
    Scott Biscobing
    $171.29
    Post Secondary

    Incident Response 10151111

  • 1.00 credits
  • IT - Security
  • $171.29
  • Examines cyber security incidents and response. Learners examine how to react toan incident by exploring its impact and using forensics to investigate the incident.Learners explore proper communication and incident response procedures. Learnersanalyze common cyber incident symptoms.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01VC Spring
    Open
    03/23/2026 –
    05/20/2026
    03/28/2026 Online Flexible Due Dates Online
    Mar 23 – May 20
    -
    Online
    Josh Kretzschmar
    $171.29
    Post Secondary

    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
    1 Course Section
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    #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
    Post Secondary

    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
    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

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