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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.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #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
    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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    Post Secondary

    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.

    1 Course Section
    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
    Ken Hallas
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    Post Secondary

    Excel Level 1 10103242

  • 1.00 credits
  • Microcomputers
  • Introduces learners to the basic concepts of using Microsoft Excel with hands-on, project based activities. Learners will develop foundational skills by applying concepts explored to effectively utilize the functions and features of Microsoft Excel including creating worksheets, entering/editing data, selecting cells/ranges, creating basic charts, formatting entries and creating/modifying basic formulas.

    6 Course Sections
    6 Course Sections
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #02VC Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    10/14/2026
    08/29/2026 Online Flexible Due Dates Online
    Aug 24 – Oct 14
    -
    Online
    Dianne Carroll
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    #03VC Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    10/14/2026
    08/29/2026 Online Flexible Due Dates Online
    Aug 24 – Oct 14
    -
    Online
    Jo Cypher
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    10/06/2026 –
    11/05/2026
    08/29/2026 Hybrid Zoom Available Wausau Main Campus
    Oct 6 – Nov 5
    Thursday, Tuesday
    09:00 AM - 10:50 AM
    A235 - Computer Lab - A Building
    Carrie Heckendorf
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    #04VC Fall
    Open
    10/19/2026 –
    12/14/2026
    10/24/2026 Online Flexible Due Dates Online
    Oct 19 – Dec 14
    -
    Online
    Dianne Carroll
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    #05VC Fall
    Open
    10/19/2026 –
    12/14/2026
    10/24/2026 Online Flexible Due Dates Online
    Oct 19 – Dec 14
    -
    Online
    Jo Cypher
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    #06VC Fall
    Open
    10/19/2026 –
    12/14/2026
    10/24/2026 Online Flexible Due Dates Online
    Oct 19 – Dec 14
    -
    Online
    Jo Cypher
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    Post Secondary

    Excel Level 2 10103247

  • 1.00 credits
  • Microcomputers
  • Examines the intermediate level Microsoft Excel skills which build upon the basic Microsoft Excel concepts. Learners will demonstrate their ability to perform a number of hands-on, project based Excel intermediate level activities including but not limited to working with multiple worksheets and workbooks, creating, sorting and querying a table, importing data, working with SmartArt, images and screenshots, and financial functions.

    2 Course Sections
    2 Course Sections
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01VC Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    12/14/2026
    08/29/2026 Online Flexible Due Dates Online
    Aug 24 – Dec 14
    -
    Online
    Kathryn Shimkets
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    #02VC Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    12/14/2026
    08/29/2026 Online Flexible Due Dates Online
    Aug 24 – Dec 14
    -
    Online
    Kathryn Shimkets
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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.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #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.

    1 Course Section
    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

    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
    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

    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.

    1 Course Section
    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
    Josh Kretzschmar
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    Post Secondary

    Powerpoint Level 1 10103241

  • 1.00 credits
  • Microcomputers
  • Introduces learners to the basic concepts of using Microsoft PowerPoint with hands-on, project based activities. Learners will develop foundational skills by applying concepts explored to create new presentations, adding and formatting slides, navigating a slide show, inserting images/backgrounds, adding transitions, adding animations and working with charts, WordArt and tables.

    3 Course Sections
    3 Course Sections
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #02VC Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    10/14/2026
    08/29/2026 Online Flexible Due Dates Online
    Aug 24 – Oct 14
    -
    Online
    Melanie Gagnon
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    #03VC Fall
    Open
    10/19/2026 –
    12/14/2026
    10/24/2026 Online Flexible Due Dates Online
    Oct 19 – Dec 14
    -
    Online
    Melanie Gagnon
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    11/10/2026 –
    12/10/2026
    10/24/2026 Hybrid Zoom Available Wausau Main Campus
    Nov 10 – Dec 10
    Thursday, Tuesday
    09:00 AM - 10:50 AM
    A235 - Computer Lab - A Building
    Carrie Heckendorf
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    Post Secondary

    Powerpoint Level 2 10103248

  • 1.00 credits
  • Microcomputers
  • Examines the intermediate level Microsoft PowerPoint skills which build upon the basic Microsoft PowerPoint concepts. Learners will demonstrate their ability to perform a number of hands-on, project based PowerPoint intermediate level activities including but not limited to customizing slide masters/presentations, project collaboration, adding animation, formatting tables/charts, adding media and enhancing SmartArt.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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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
    Kathryn Shimkets
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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
    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
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #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
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #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
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #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
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #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
  • 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.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #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
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #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
    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

    Word Level 1 10103243

  • 1.00 credits
  • Microcomputers
  • Introduces learners to the basic concepts of using Microsoft Word with hands-on, project based activities. Learners will develop foundational skills by applying concepts explored to start Word, create a new document, create business letters, flyers, brochures, research papers, resumes, work with SmartArt, apply basic formatting and more.

    6 Course Sections
    6 Course Sections
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #02VC Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    10/14/2026
    08/29/2026 Online Flexible Due Dates Online
    Aug 24 – Oct 14
    -
    Online
    Annie Wojcik
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    #03VC Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    10/14/2026
    08/29/2026 Online Flexible Due Dates Online
    Aug 24 – Oct 14
    -
    Online
    Dianne Carroll
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    #04VC Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    10/14/2026
    08/29/2026 Online Flexible Due Dates Online
    Aug 24 – Oct 14
    -
    Online
    Dianne Carroll
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/25/2026 –
    10/01/2026
    08/29/2026 Hybrid Zoom Available Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 25 – Oct 1
    Thursday, Tuesday
    09:00 AM - 10:50 AM
    A235 - Computer Lab - A Building
    Carrie Heckendorf
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    #05VC Fall
    Open
    10/19/2026 –
    12/14/2026
    10/24/2026 Online Flexible Due Dates Online
    Oct 19 – Dec 14
    -
    Online
    Annie Wojcik
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    #06VC Fall
    Open
    10/19/2026 –
    12/14/2026
    10/24/2026 Online Flexible Due Dates Online
    Oct 19 – Dec 14
    -
    Online
    Dianne Carroll
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    Post Secondary

    Word Level 2 10103246

  • 1.00 credits
  • Microcomputers
  • Examines the intermediate level Microsoft Word skills which build upon the basic Microsoft Word concepts. Learners will demonstrate their ability to perform a number of hands-on, project based Word intermediate level activities including but not limited to creating and managing multipage documents, formatting text, paragraphs and sections, creating tables and lists, mail merge, creating a newsletter, sharing documents, and inserting/formatting objects.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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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
    Jo Cypher
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