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Introduction To The Horticulture Industry 31001100

  • 1.00 credits
  • Horticulture
  • Explores the scope of the horticulture sector, including career opportunities. Familiarizes learners with the Agriculture Center of Excellence and standard operating procedures. Learners will begin to develop a strategic college plan. Learners will be exposed to the various opportunities available throughout their program of study.

    3 Course Sections
    3 Course Sections
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #02T Spring
    Open
    01/05/2026 –
    05/31/2026
    01/31/2026 In-Person Wausau Off Campus
    Jan 5 – May 31
    -
    MERRILL HS - Merrill High School - Wausau Off Campus
    Holly Hartwig
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    #03T Spring
    Open
    01/05/2026 –
    05/22/2026
    01/31/2026 In-Person Wausau Off Campus
    Jan 5 – May 22
    -
    WAUSWEST - Wausau West High School - Wausau Off Campus
    Michelle Heeg
    $185.04
    #01 Spring
    Open
    01/29/2026 –
    05/21/2026
    01/31/2026 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Jan 29 – May 21
    Thursday
    01:00 PM - 02:50 PM
    AG212 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Trevor Frank
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    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
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #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

    Container Gardening 31001101

  • 1.00 credits
  • Horticulture
  • Choosing the right plants, selecting the containers and tools, and caring for the plants throughout the growing season is covered. Small space container gardens can provide a bounty of food in a very small space.

    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 –
    05/18/2026
    01/31/2026 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Jan 26 – May 18
    Monday
    03:00 PM - 04:50 PM
    AG212 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Trevor Frank
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    Post Secondary

    Plant Science Basics 10001104

  • 3.00 credits
  • Horticulture
  • Examines plant morphology, growth and development, and plant lifecycles and reproduction. This course analyzes the effects of external and environmental factors on plant growth and productivity. Laboratory activities include examining and identifying plant cells and plant structures using microscopes, plant models and live plants. Plant structures and their functions are discussed in relevance to production practices. Learners will conduct a plant-based research project using the Scientific Method. Plant taxonomy is covered in this course, and learners will gain the necessary skills to identify important garden, specialty, and agronomic crops in Wisconsin.

    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 –
    05/19/2026
    01/31/2026 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Jan 26 – May 19
    Tuesday
    09:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    AG212 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Trevor Frank
    Jan 26 – May 19
    Monday
    01:00 PM - 02:50 PM
    AG212 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Trevor Frank
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    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

    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
    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

    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
    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
    Josh Kretzschmar
    $171.29
    Post Secondary

    Merchandising Produce Applications 31001116

  • 2.00 credits
  • Horticulture
  • Examine entrepreneurship applications of operating a market garden. Learners will simulate a small market garden business as they determine inventory, storage, sales, pricing, profit, and loss for their business. Business exploration will include farmers' market stands, community-supported agriculture (CSA) operations, and roadside stands. Customer buying decisions, sales techniques, and visual merchandising produce concepts are covered in this course.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Spring
    Open
    01/28/2026 –
    05/20/2026
    01/31/2026 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Jan 28 – May 20
    Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    AG212 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Trevor Frank
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    Post Secondary

    Greenhouse Production 31001115

  • 2.00 credits
  • Horticulture
  • Builds on the content in  Greenhouse Operation and Design by providing the learners additional hands-on experience managing a greenhouse structure on a year-round basis. Greenhouse coverings, environmental controls, and monitoring equipment will be covered throughout this course. Learners will actively participate in the operation of a greenhouse and hoop house as they determine methods of monitoring temperature, ventilation, and plant growth.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01 Spring
    Open
    01/29/2026 –
    05/21/2026
    01/31/2026 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Jan 29 – May 21
    Thursday
    08:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    AG212 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Alex Crockford
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    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
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #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

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

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

    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.

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

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