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Post Secondary

Advanced Drive Applications 10664108

  • 1.00 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • $202.70
  • Program drive parameters for a drive application. This course will teach students how to create a custom parameter group based upon drive applications. Throughout this course, the instructor will cover a range of topics from establishing communications with a PowerFlex 525 drive via a USB connection and Ethernet/IP network to test parameters of a PowerFlex 525 drive and control a drive in STUDIO 5000.

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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/25/2026 –
    09/17/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 25 – Sep 17
    Thursday, Tuesday
    12:00 PM - 03:20 PM
    H129 - Classroom - H Building
    Benjamin Effa
    Aug 25 – Sep 17
    Thursday, Tuesday
    12:00 PM - 03:20 PM
    I104B - AME Lab - I Building
    Benjamin Effa
    $202.70
    Post Secondary

    AutoCAD Electrical 10664101

  • 1.00 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • $202.70
  • 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.

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    #01VC Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    12/14/2026
    08/29/2026 Online Flexible Due Dates Online
    Aug 24 – Dec 14
    -
    Online
    Benjamin Knospe
    $202.70
    Post Secondary

    Capstone CELL Integration 10664107

  • 4.00 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • $810.80
  • Focuses on integration of a complete automated manufacturing cell. Typical components include programmable controllers, robot, sensors, drives, conveyors, pneumatics, hard automation, control wiring and vision systems. Students plan, wire, program, troubleshoot and develop an automated manufacturing process based on the “product” chosen by the group. All required programming and documentation for the entire automation system is required

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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/25/2026 –
    12/15/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 25 – Dec 15
    Thursday
    08:00 AM - 08:50 AM
    I105 - Smart Project Factory Lab - I Building
    Benjamin Knospe
    Aug 25 – Dec 15
    Tuesday
    08:00 AM - 09:50 AM
    I105 - Smart Project Factory Lab - I Building
    Benjamin Knospe
    Aug 25 – Dec 15
    Tuesday
    10:00 AM - 12:20 PM
    I105 - Smart Project Factory Lab - I Building
    Benjamin Knospe
    Aug 25 – Dec 15
    Thursday
    09:00 AM - 12:20 PM
    I105 - Smart Project Factory Lab - I Building
    Benjamin Knospe
    $810.80
    Post Secondary

    Collaborative Robots And Vision 10664115

  • 1.00 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • $202.70
  • 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.

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    #01 Fall
    Open
    11/16/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    10/24/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Nov 16 – Dec 16
    Monday, Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 10:35 AM
    I112 - Classroom - I Building
    Matt Jacobson
    Nov 16 – Dec 16
    Monday, Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 10:35 AM
    I104B - AME Lab - I Building
    Matt Jacobson
    $202.70
    Post Secondary

    Designing A Solution In A Smart Factory 10664114

  • 1.00 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • $202.70
  • Provides the learner the skills necessary to engineer and design a product manufacturing solution using SMART manufacturing equipment, concepts & simulation.

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    #01 Fall
    Open
    11/17/2026 –
    12/15/2026
    10/24/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Nov 17 – Dec 15
    Thursday, Tuesday
    08:30 AM - 11:05 AM
    H129 - Classroom - H Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
    Nov 17 – Dec 15
    Thursday, Tuesday
    08:30 AM - 11:05 AM
    H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
    $202.70
    Post Secondary

    Ethernet IP 10664100

  • 1.00 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • $202.70
  • Explore the design and troubleshooting of Ethernet/IP networks. Topics introduce students to integrating Ethernet networking communications, architectures, protocols, and security. Students will learn through hands-on lab activities covering setting up communication systems, networking configurations, and troubleshooting techniques.

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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    09/16/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 24 – Sep 16
    Monday, Wednesday
    11:30 AM - 02:50 PM
    H129 - Classroom - H Building
    Matt Jacobson
    Aug 24 – Sep 16
    Monday, Wednesday
    11:30 AM - 02:50 PM
    I104B - AME Lab - I Building
    Matt Jacobson
    $202.70
    Post Secondary

    Human Machine Interfacing 10664102

  • 1.00 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • $202.70
  • 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.

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    #01 Fall
    Open
    10/19/2026 –
    11/11/2026
    10/24/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Oct 19 – Nov 11
    Monday, Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 01:50 PM
    H129 - Classroom - H Building
    Matt Jacobson
    Oct 19 – Nov 11
    Monday, Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 01:50 PM
    I104B - AME Lab - I Building
    Matt Jacobson
    $202.70
    Post Secondary

    Industrial Applications 10664103

  • 1.00 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • $202.70
  • 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.

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    #80 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Open Labs Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 24 – Dec 16
    -
    I104A - AME Lab - I Building
    Matt Jacobson
    $202.70
    Post Secondary

    Industrial Internet Of Things 10664113

  • 1.00 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • $202.70
  • Focuses on the interconnected systems utilized in industrial applications that can proactively communicate improvements in productivity and efficiency. Focus on configuring and Implementing smart sensors, gather configured data from PLC controllers to provide the ability for data collections will be studied. Other topics will include, identifying the correct hardware, installation and wiring, sensor configuration and control.

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    #01 Fall
    Open
    09/22/2026 –
    10/15/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Sep 22 – Oct 15
    Thursday, Tuesday
    08:30 AM - 11:20 AM
    H129 - Classroom - H Building
    Benjamin Effa
    $202.70
    Post Secondary

    Interpreting Engineering Drawings 10623200

  • 1.00 credits
  • Industrial Engineering Tech
  • $180.70
  • 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.

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    #01VC Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    12/14/2026
    08/29/2026 Online Flexible Due Dates Online
    Aug 24 – Dec 14
    -
    Online
    Travis Allen
    $180.70
    Post Secondary

    Introduction To Safety PLC Programming 10664110

  • 1.00 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • $202.70
  • Introduces the concept of setting up and programming various safety devices including GuardMaster Smart sensors, Programmable safety relays and safety PLC’s, The course will focus on how to setup, program and integrate safety components into your automation project.

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    #01 Fall
    Open
    09/22/2026 –
    10/15/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Sep 22 – Oct 15
    Thursday, Tuesday
    12:30 PM - 03:20 PM
    I103 - Smart Factory Flex Lab - I Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
    Sep 22 – Oct 15
    Thursday, Tuesday
    12:30 PM - 03:20 PM
    H129 - Classroom - H Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
    $202.70
    Post Secondary

    Lean Manufacturing Fundamentals 10623147

  • 2.00 credits
  • Industrial Engineering Tech
  • $398.92
  • 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.

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    #01VC Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    12/14/2026
    08/29/2026 Online Flexible Due Dates Online
    Aug 24 – Dec 14
    -
    Online
    Travis Allen
    $398.92
    Post Secondary

    Manufacturing Process Planning 10623204

  • 3.00 credits
  • Industrial Engineering Tech
  • $530.10
  • 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.

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    #01VC Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    12/14/2026
    08/29/2026 Online Flexible Due Dates Online
    Aug 24 – Dec 14
    -
    Online
    Travis Allen
    $530.10
    Post Secondary

    Manufacturing Processes 10623206

  • 3.00 credits
  • Industrial Engineering Tech
  • $641.38
  • Explores the fundamentals of manufacturing processes used in industry today to convert raw materials into parts used in a range of products. The learner will explore industrial processes, machines, and equipment and their capabilities and limitations, and how these various factors influence design decisions for manufactured products.

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    #01VC Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    12/14/2026
    08/29/2026 Online Flexible Due Dates Online
    Aug 24 – Dec 14
    -
    Online
    Travis Allen
    $641.38
    Post Secondary

    Needs Analysis 10664104

  • 1.00 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • $202.70
  • 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.

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    #01 Fall
    Open
    11/16/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    10/24/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Nov 16 – Dec 16
    Monday, Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 01:35 PM
    H129 - Classroom - H Building
    Matt Jacobson
    Nov 16 – Dec 16
    Monday, Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 01:35 PM
    I104B - AME Lab - I Building
    Matt Jacobson
    $202.70
    Post Secondary

    Precision Measuring 10623203

  • 2.00 credits
  • Industrial Engineering Tech
  • $355.40
  • 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.

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    #01VC Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    12/14/2026
    08/29/2026 Online Flexible Due Dates Online
    Aug 24 – Dec 14
    -
    Online
    Travis Allen
    $355.40
    Post Secondary

    Quality Assurance 10623119

  • 1.00 credits
  • Industrial Engineering Tech
  • $240.03
  • 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.

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    #01VC Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    12/14/2026
    08/29/2026 Online Flexible Due Dates Online
    Aug 24 – Dec 14
    -
    Online
    Paul Swanborg
    $240.03
    Post Secondary

    Quality Systems 10623118

  • 2.00 credits
  • Industrial Engineering Tech
  • $406.68
  • 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.

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    #01VC Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    12/14/2026
    08/29/2026 Online Flexible Due Dates Online
    Aug 24 – Dec 14
    -
    Online
    Paul Swanborg
    $406.68
    Post Secondary

    Remote Io For PLC Applications 10664109

  • 1.00 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • $202.70
  • Learn what remote IO is and how to implement a POINT I/O system. The course will cover determining the quantity and type of I/O needed to test your system. This course will also show students how to calculate power requirements and decide whether an expansion power supply will be needed. Students will also add and configure an Ethernet adapter and I/O modules in a Studio 5000 Logix Designer project.

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    #01 Fall
    Open
    09/21/2026 –
    10/14/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Sep 21 – Oct 14
    Monday, Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 01:50 PM
    I104B - AME Lab - I Building
    Matt Jacobson
    Sep 21 – Oct 14
    Monday, Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 01:50 PM
    H129 - Classroom - H Building
    Matt Jacobson
    $202.70
    Post Secondary

    Scada Systems 1 10664106

  • 1.00 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • $202.70
  • 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

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    #01 Fall
    Open
    10/20/2026 –
    11/12/2026
    10/24/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Oct 20 – Nov 12
    Thursday, Tuesday
    12:30 PM - 03:20 PM
    I104A - AME Lab - I Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
    Oct 20 – Nov 12
    Thursday, Tuesday
    12:30 PM - 03:20 PM
    H129 - Classroom - H Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
    $202.70
    Post Secondary

    Scada Systems 2 10664111

  • 1.00 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • $202.70
  • 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.

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    #01 Fall
    Open
    11/17/2026 –
    12/15/2026
    10/24/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Nov 17 – Dec 15
    Thursday, Tuesday
    12:30 PM - 03:05 PM
    H129 - Classroom - H Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
    Nov 17 – Dec 15
    Thursday, Tuesday
    12:30 PM - 03:05 PM
    I104B - AME Lab - I Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
    $202.70
    Post Secondary

    Standards & Regulations 10623110

  • 1.00 credits
  • Industrial Engineering Tech
  • $180.70
  • 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.

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    #01VC Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    12/14/2026
    08/29/2026 Online Flexible Due Dates Online
    Aug 24 – Dec 14
    -
    Online
    Travis Allen
    $180.70

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