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Continuing Education

Get Your Business AI-Ready 47664130

  • 0.10 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • $100.00
  • Designed for small business owners, general managers, and operations leads, this practical session empowers non-technical professionals to integrate AI tools that save time, reduce costs, and enhance customer service. Participants will receive a clear overview of accessible, budget-friendly AI solutions and learn to build a live AI agent tailored to customer support or back-office functions. With guided instruction on Microsoft Copilot and other plug-and-play platforms, attendees will leave with an operational AI tool, insights into immediate ROI, and the confidence to apply AI across daily business processes. Participants should bring a laptop, sample business documents or workflows, and access to their Microsoft or Google workspace.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #PD001 Fall
    Open
    09/23/2025
    09/23/2025 In-Person Zoom Available Wausau Main Campus
    Sep 23
    Tuesday
    09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
    A165 - WTPD Innovation Classroom A - A Building
    WTPD Contracts
    $100.00
    Continuing Education

    Leveraging Generative AI in Education: Strategies for K-12 Teaching Success 47664111

  • 0.10 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • $89.00
  • This seminar for K-12 educators covers the integration of Generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Microsoft Co-Pilot, and Google Gemini into teaching practices. Participants will engage in hands-on activities to create lesson plans, rubrics, and assignments using AI. The session includes demonstrations of AI applications in classrooms and discussions on ethical AI use. The goal is to enhance teaching efficiency and student learning through AI technologies.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #PD001 Fall
    Open
    09/26/2025
    09/26/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Sep 26
    Friday
    09:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    A165 - WTPD Innovation Classroom A - A Building
    WTPD Contracts
    $89.00
    Continuing Education

    Leverage Perplexity Like a Pro 47664124

  • 0.10 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • $109.00
  • Unlock the power of Perplexity AI, a real-time, citation-driven search tool that enhances research, fact-checking, and professional decision-making. Unlike ChatGPT, Perplexity retrieves up-to-date information with sources. This course teaches learners how to optimize AI-assisted research, validate insights, and apply Perplexity for data analysis, content creation, and business strategy.

    2 Course Sections
    2 Course Sections
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #PD002 Fall
    Open
    10/16/2025
    10/16/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Oct 16
    Thursday
    09:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    A107 - IT Computer Lab - A Building
    Joshua Stutting
    $109.00
    #PD003 Fall
    Open
    10/16/2025
    10/16/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Oct 16
    Thursday
    09:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    A107 - IT Computer Lab - A Building
    Joshua Stutting
    $87.00
    Continuing Education

    Grant Power with AI 47664128

  • 0.10 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • $89.00
  • Designed for those writing grant proposals or fundraising campaigns, this session shows how AI can support storytelling, donor communication, and funding success. Learn how to use AI tools to identify potential funding opportunities, draft persuasive proposals, and tailor your message to align with funder priorities. This hands-on session provides prompt techniques that save time, improve clarity, and help your organization stand out.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #PD002 Fall
    Open
    10/16/2025
    10/16/2025 In-Person Zoom Available Wausau Main Campus
    Oct 16
    Thursday
    01:00 PM - 03:30 PM
    A107 - IT Computer Lab - A Building
    Joshua Stutting
    $89.00
    Post Secondary

    Human Machine Interfacing 10664102

  • 1.00 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • Explores the fundamentals of Human Machine Interface (HMI) software and hardware. Students will learn about configuring communication with programmable controllers and project settings. Students will create and edit displays, browse tags and/or global objects and connections. Additional topics include trending, data logging, alarms, and animations.

    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    10/20/2025 –
    11/12/2025
    10/25/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Oct 20 – Nov 12
    Monday, Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 01:50 PM
    H129 - Classroom - H Building
    Matt Jacobson
    Oct 20 – Nov 12
    Monday, Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 01:50 PM
    I104B - AME Lab - I Building
    Matt Jacobson
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    Post Secondary

    Standards & Regulations 10623110

  • 1.00 credits
  • Industrial Engineering Tech
  • Analyzes the state and federal standards and regulations that govern workplace safety. From this base knowledge the learner will be able to recognize hazards and determine the standards and regulations that apply. Emphasis is placed on locating standards in the Code of Regulations, applying safety and environmental standards to an actual work site and interpreting Material Safety Data Sheets.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #02VC Fall
    Open
    10/20/2025 –
    12/15/2025
    10/25/2025 Online Flexible Due Dates Online
    Oct 20 – Dec 15
    -
    Online
    Travis Allen
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    Post Secondary

    Precision Measuring 10623203

  • 2.00 credits
  • Industrial Engineering Tech
  • Introduces the importance of metrology in the manufacturing industry. Learners will investigate different measurement systems and procedures used to control measurement processes. Learning activities will include hands-on measuring activities, Gage R&R, and developing calibration procedures. In addition, learners will examine automated metrology and its application in the Smart Manufacturing environment.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #02VC Fall
    Open
    10/20/2025 –
    12/15/2025
    10/25/2025 Online Flexible Due Dates Online
    Oct 20 – Dec 15
    -
    Online
    Travis Allen
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    Post Secondary

    Manufacturing Processes 10623175

  • 3.00 credits
  • Industrial Engineering Tech
  • Explores the selected methods used in industry today to develop raw materials into the parts used in a range of products. The learner will analyze what the various machines and processes are and how they are used, not on how to operate the machinery.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #02VC Fall
    Open
    10/20/2025 –
    12/15/2025
    10/25/2025 Online Flexible Due Dates Online
    Oct 20 – Dec 15
    -
    Online
    Travis Allen
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    Post Secondary

    Quality Assurance 10623119

  • 1.00 credits
  • Industrial Engineering Tech
  • Analyzes the philosophies and strategies the American industry has been focusing on to improve the quality of their products and services. In this learning plan, the learner will explore their personal philosophy on Quality, the cost of quality, total quality management, and nonconforming products and materials.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #02VC Fall
    Open
    10/20/2025 –
    12/15/2025
    10/25/2025 Online Flexible Due Dates Online
    Oct 20 – Dec 15
    -
    Online
    Paul Swanborg
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    Post Secondary

    Interpreting Engineering Drawings 10623200

  • 1.00 credits
  • Industrial Engineering Tech
  • Explores the foundational skills needed to read and interpret industrial prints. Beginning with the basics, the learner progresses in a logical order through orthographic, pictorial, assembly, section and auxiliary views of products. In addition, you will learn how to interpret part dimensions and tolerances. Emphasis is also placed on title blocks, change blocks and shop notes and symbols. The symbols of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing are introduced.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #02VC Fall
    Open
    10/20/2025 –
    12/15/2025
    10/25/2025 Online Flexible Due Dates Online
    Oct 20 – Dec 15
    -
    Online
    Travis Allen
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    Post Secondary

    Quality Systems 10623118

  • 2.00 credits
  • Industrial Engineering Tech
  • Analyzes the concepts of quality systems, studies the requirements of the ISO 9000 standard, prepares quality procedures, and develops skills on how to apply to actual organizations. To achieve a level of product quality that satisfies the customer, each organization must develop a management system to assure that quality. Driven by customer demands for better quality, these systems have evolved into general management systems that involve all members of an organization in achieving customer satisfaction.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #02VC Fall
    Open
    10/20/2025 –
    12/15/2025
    10/25/2025 Online Flexible Due Dates Online
    Oct 20 – Dec 15
    -
    Online
    Paul Swanborg
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    Post Secondary

    Lean Manufacturing Fundamentals 10623147

  • 2.00 credits
  • Industrial Engineering Tech
  • Analyzes the eight wastes of manufacturing. The learner will then explore concepts such as 5S, Total Productive Maintenance, Kanban, Value Stream Mapping. The learner will be given activities to implement concepts in their work setting.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #02VC Fall
    Open
    10/20/2025 –
    12/15/2025
    10/25/2025 Online Flexible Due Dates Online
    Oct 20 – Dec 15
    -
    Online
    Travis Allen
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    Post Secondary

    Manufacturing Process Planning 10623204

  • 3.00 credits
  • Industrial Engineering Tech
  • Examines the principles, practices and techniques of process planning. Learners will utilize part drawing as they analyze and select the most practical, economical processes and determine the properly sequenced series of operations to transform materials into useful products. Learners choose the types of tooling and equipment needed.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #02VC Fall
    Open
    10/20/2025 –
    12/15/2025
    10/25/2025 Online Flexible Due Dates Online
    Oct 20 – Dec 15
    -
    Online
    Travis Allen
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    Post Secondary

    AutoCAD Electrical 10664101

  • 1.00 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • Introduces fundamentals with NFPA Standards the student will learn how to use many of the powerful electrical drawing creation tools in the AutoCAD Electrical software. Activities include create schematic drawings (ladder logic and point to point), panel drawings, and PLC-I/O circuits using automated commands for symbol insertion, component tagging, wire numbering, and drawing modification. In addition, they are introduced to methods of customizing AutoCAD Electrical symbols, circuits, and databases.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #02VC Fall
    Open
    10/20/2025 –
    12/15/2025
    10/25/2025 Online Flexible Due Dates Online
    Oct 20 – Dec 15
    -
    Online
    Benjamin Knospe
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    Post Secondary

    Industrial Applications 10664103

  • 1.00 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • Explores two main topic areas: PLC and HMI machine applications. The learner will demonstrate the ability to learn to program a PLC they have not worked with before as well as an HMI they have not worked with before. The learner will integrate the study of curriculum, technical manuals, help files and previous knowledge to demonstrate their ability to learn new technology. Learner will develop several PLC applications and several HMI applications integrated with the PLC.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #90 Fall
    Open
    10/20/2025 –
    12/17/2025
    10/25/2025 In-Person Open Labs Wausau Main Campus
    Oct 20 – Dec 17
    -
    I104A - AME Lab - I Building
    Matt Jacobson
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    Post Secondary

    Scada Systems 1 10664106

  • 1.00 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • Organize and develop FactoryTalk View Site Edition (SE) applications. This course provides opportunities for learners to organize and develop FactoryTalk View SE applications. During class, learners will have the opportunity to practice the skills used to create/build graphic displays. Learners will learn how to configure alarms and security, trend data, and test their application using FactoryTalk View SE Client. Learners will also work with RSLinx Enterprise communications software

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    10/21/2025 –
    11/13/2025
    10/25/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Oct 21 – Nov 13
    Thursday, Tuesday
    12:30 PM - 03:20 PM
    H129 - Classroom - H Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
    Oct 21 – Nov 13
    Thursday, Tuesday
    12:30 PM - 03:20 PM
    I104A - AME Lab - I Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
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    Continuing Education

    Mission-Driven AI for Nonprofits 47664127

  • 0.10 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • $100.00
  • This session is designed to help nonprofit leaders explore practical ways to use AI to better serve their communities. Learn how generative AI can support program planning, improve communication with stakeholders, streamline day-to-day operations, and amplify your mission. Through real-world examples and guided practice, you'll discover how to use AI to increase efficiency, strengthen outreach, and maximize impact with limited resources.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #PD002 Fall
    Open
    10/23/2025
    10/23/2025 In-Person Zoom Available Wausau Main Campus
    Oct 23
    Thursday
    09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
    A165 - WTPD Innovation Classroom A - A Building
    WTPD Contracts
    $100.00
    Continuing Education

    Activate AI in Your Startup 47664129

  • 0.10 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • $100.00
  • This hands-on workshop equips early-stage founders, technical cofounders, and product leads with the knowledge and tools to strategically integrate AI into their startups from day one. Participants will explore AI frameworks and startup-specific tools, collaborate with peers, and build a functional AI agent tailored to a core business function. The course includes expert support, a live demo, and practical takeaways such as an AI implementation roadmap and a compliance and policy checklist to guide responsible, scalable adoption.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #PD002 Fall
    Open
    11/11/2025
    11/11/2025 In-Person Zoom Available Wausau Main Campus
    Nov 11
    Tuesday
    09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
    A166 - WTPD Innovation Classroom B - A Building
    WTPD Contracts
    $100.00
    Post Secondary

    Needs Analysis 10664104

  • 1.00 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • Introduces the concept of looking at a current outdated automation process or future automation process and understanding how to correctly specify the hardware components that will be used to update the machine or process with today’s automation technology. The concept of creating and writing a project proposal will also be covered.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    11/17/2025 –
    12/17/2025
    10/25/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Nov 17 – Dec 17
    Monday, Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 01:50 PM
    H129 - Classroom - H Building
    Matt Jacobson
    Nov 17 – Dec 17
    Monday, Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 01:50 PM
    I104B - AME Lab - I Building
    Matt Jacobson
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    Post Secondary

    Collaborative Robots And Vision 10664115

  • 1.00 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • Focuses on the concept of programming and using vision guided robotic systems. Both remote hard mounted vision systems and robot mounted vision systems will be introduced. Learners will learn how to create vision programs and configure the robot to work with the camera system to allow storage and bin picking applications. Both 2D and 3D camera systems will be introduced.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    11/17/2025 –
    12/17/2025
    10/25/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Nov 17 – Dec 17
    Monday, Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 10:50 AM
    I104B - AME Lab - I Building
    Matt Jacobson
    Nov 17 – Dec 17
    Monday, Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 10:50 AM
    I112 - Classroom - I Building
    Matt Jacobson
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    Post Secondary

    Designing A Solution In A Smart Factory 10664114

  • 1.00 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • Provides the learner the skills necessary to engineer and design a product manufacturing solution using SMART manufacturing equipment, concepts & simulation.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    11/18/2025 –
    12/16/2025
    10/25/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Nov 18 – Dec 16
    Thursday, Tuesday
    08:30 AM - 11:20 AM
    H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
    Nov 18 – Dec 16
    Thursday, Tuesday
    08:30 AM - 11:20 AM
    H129 - Classroom - H Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
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    Post Secondary

    Scada Systems 2 10664111

  • 1.00 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • Continuation of SCADA Systems 1, learners will organize and develop FactoryTalk View Site Edition (SE) network/server-based application. Learners will have the opportunity to practice the skills needed to create/build detailed graphic displays, trend charts and data logs. Learners will learn how to configure alarms and set up system security, build data logs, and test their application using FactoryTalk View SE Network Distributed Application.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    11/18/2025 –
    12/16/2025
    10/25/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Nov 18 – Dec 16
    Thursday, Tuesday
    12:30 PM - 03:20 PM
    I104B - AME Lab - I Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
    Nov 18 – Dec 16
    Thursday, Tuesday
    12:30 PM - 03:20 PM
    H129 - Classroom - H Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
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