Find greater success in the workplace with courses and workshops in communications, leadership, project management and process improvement.

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Upcoming Workshops, Courses and Training

Leadership Courses

Wellness in Leadership | $99
This course demonstrates how wellness is at the core of all successful leadership. Each week we’ll explore a new area of wellness, observe how it shows up in common workplace situations, practice implementing new tools to improve leadership skills, receive coaching to help navigate challenges and better understand the significance of wellness in leadership. Throughout the process you’ll learn how to become more present, better support yourself and those you lead, navigate challenging employee matters with increased ease and confidence and develop an employee leadership relationship that is based on mutual respect and teamwork.
#36744, Online Live, 10/2-11/20, Wednesday, 11 AM-12 PM Instructor: Mary Okon
Leadership Essentials | $129
As an overall collaboration of (standard) leadership resources and practices, the essentials of leadership addresses the practical behaviors and experiences associated with leading individuals and teams in day-to-day operational functions. The essentials serve as the foundation for more advanced applications of leadership practices, incorporating the various styles of leadership, applications of appropriate leadership traits, and the flexibility necessary to recognize the individual needs and talents of the leader and his/her reporting domain.
#36782, Commercial Ave, 10/8, Tuesday, 12:30-4 PM Instructor: Tim Glaeser
Leading Across Generations | $129
Many organizations have five generations in their workforce: each one bringing different expectations and experiences. How do the Silent, Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, Gen Z, and Gen Z see their roles in today’s work force and how can we successfully recognize what each generation brings. This program will help you understand each generation, the achievements and challenges they bring to the workforce, and how to blend the five generations in your organization.
#37158, Commercial Avenue Campus, 10/9, Wednesday, 1-4 PM Instructor: Mary Bjorklund
Leadership Academy | $650
Leadership development program covering topics essential to effective supervision and leadership. Topics include Essentials of Leadership, Communicating with Impact, Situational Leadership, Employee Engagement, Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Navigating Conflict, Performance Management, Coaching & Talent Development, Workplace Culture & DEI, Navigating Change and Strategic Leadership. After completing Leadership Academy, you will be awarded a digital badge.
#36166 & 36184, Madison Location - Rural Mutual Insurance Company, 9/12-10/17, Thursday, 8 AM-4 PM
#36745 & 36746, Fort Atkinson Campus, 10/9-12/18, Every other Wednesday, 8 AM-4 PM
Teamwork Leadership Communication (TLC) Series | $34 each
During this virtual lunch and learn series, you will have the opportunity to experience a variety of different leadership topics. The series consists of 10 different topics. Topic include Preventing Burnout - Self-care and Self-awareness Focus, Preventing Burnout – Team Focus, Leading Across Generations, Transitioning from Peer to a Leader, Change Management & Rooms of Change, Bringing New Employees into the Organization, Workplace Resilience, Colors Personality, The Art of Active Listening and Crucial Conversations. You are welcome to sign up for the topics you are interested in.
Online Live, 10/11-12/20, Friday, 11:30 AM-12:30 PM Instructor: Mary Bjorklund
Leadership Mastery Boot Camp | $259
Embark on a transformative leadership journey with our comprehensive course, "Leadership Mastery," designed for those aspiring to lead with strategic vision, navigate change adeptly, and cultivate a positive workplace culture. By the end of this course, participants will emerge as strategic leaders capable of envisioning and implementing creative solutions, navigating change with resilience, and fostering a workplace culture that fuels organizational success. This program is essential for leaders who aspire to elevate their leadership skills and contribute to the enduring success of their teams and organizations.
#36835, Commercial Avenue Campus, 11/5-11/7, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 12-4 PM
Leadership Excellence Boot Camp | $229
Embark on a transformative journey of leadership excellence with our comprehensive course on Coaching, Talent Development, and Performance Management. This program is designed to empower leaders and aspiring leaders with the knowledge and skills needed to foster a culture of continuous growth and high-performance within their teams. By the end of this course, participants will not only have a profound understanding of their role in talent development but will also be adept at applying coaching strategies and situational leadership principles.
#36816, Watertown Campus, 11/19-11/21, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 12-4 PM
#36841, Portage Campus, 12/3-12/17, Tuesday, 12-4 PM
From Manager to Mentor: Transforming Your Leadership Through Questions | $229
This course teaches managers how to mentor innovation teams to success through insightful questions instead of directives. You'll learn a proven 20-question framework for guiding teams through empathizing, experimenting, and executing. Sharpen your skills at asking open-ended questions to expand thinking and drive results. Master techniques for providing resources, overcoming obstacles, and setting teams up for impactful handoffs. Whether you're new to mentorship or looking to improve your coaching abilities, this course will equip you with practical methods to empower your teams. Unlock creativity and performance through curiosity and care.
#36784, Truax - Health Building, 10/21-11/25, Monday, 6-8 PM Instructor: Bill Murray
Project Management Fundamentals | $199
This course is a unique blend of key project management concepts and applied training that you can immediately apply to your projects. Gain specific tools for all phases of the project life cycle to successfully manage and deliver results at home, at work or in any project situation. Learn how to develop project plans and requirements, identify scope, develop milestones and action plans, prepare estimates, and monitor and manage projects.
#36804, Online Live, 11/7-11/21, Thursday, 5:30-8 PM Instructor: Brent Kyzer-McHenry
Managing Remote Teams | $135
Remote team management isn't new, but it has become far more common and extensive than it used to be. So, whether you have gone from managing the occasional "telecommuter" to managing a fully remote team or have been managing a remote team and would like to explore new strategies and best practices for this unique form of management—this course is for you.
Instructor-Moderated (Asynchronous).
Also available as an on-demand, self-paced tutorial.

Communication Courses

Effective Communication and Conflict Resolution Boot Camp | $229
Be empowered with the essential skills to communicate with impact and navigate conflicts successfully in both personal and professional contexts. By the end of this course, you will have gained a holistic understanding of effective communication, honed active listening skills, developed strategies for conflict resolution, and acquired the tools to lead and navigate crucial conversations with confidence and success.
#36840, Reedsburg Campus, 9/17-10/1, Tuesday, 12-4 PM Instructor: Brent Kyzer-McHenry
#36815, Watertown Campus, 10/8-10/10, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 12-4 PM Instructor: Deb Kneser
Effective Communication | $99
Learn to craft a message that is direct, simple and clear. In this class you will learn specific techniques to help you communicate successfully, listen effectively and get your desired results; tools you need for becoming a stronger leader and a more dynamic team member.
#36765, Truax- Protective Services Building, 10/17, Thursday, 6-9 PM Instructor: Nancy Depcik
We Need to Talk: How to Prepare for Difficult Conversations | $99
Have you faced conversations that are challenging, complicated or downright unpleasant? Whether it’s with your manager, coworker, or spouse, there are specific techniques you can start using today that will help you manage conversations that are uncomfortable, helping you to relieve stress and get your desired goal. At the end of our time together, you will…Understand the different styles of communication and which one is most effective, Learn a five-step formula to stay focused and keep your conversation on track, and Practice using a specific template to help deliver your message clearly.
#36766, Truax-Protective Services Building, 11/14, Thursday, 6-9 PM Instructor Nancy Depcik

 

Workshops and Skill Development

Business Writing for Success | $109
Learn to write to make the best first impression and to be recognized as ready for the next step in your career through clear and concise communication. Employers place clear and concise communication skills at the top of their list when evaluating job applicants. This course will provide you with tips and techniques to quickly elevate your writing skills for success.
#36104, Online Live, 9/12-10/3, Thursday, 6:30-8:30 PM Instructor: Stephanie Robey
Life Cycle of Collaboration | $299
The Life Cycle of Collaboration our collaboration framework. The course is a space where we learn the framework and become better at designing and leading intentional collaborations. In this workshop, we dive into why transformational leadership, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills are so important to this collaboration model. We will examine and practice using these skills to design, manage, and participate in more impactful collaborations. The life cycle begins when everything is possible and we empower idea holders. It ends when deliverables are finished in a clean, pretty package. Participants will finish this series curious and comfortable about their intentional collaborations while containing new insight and tools for how they show up as leaders in those collaborations.
#36883, Online Live, 9/30-10/21, Monday, 6-8 PM Instructor: Gregg Potter
#36884, Commercial Avenue Campus, 11/16, Saturday, 8-4 PM Instructor: Gregg Potter
Social Media Business Strategy | $69
Learn the fundamental differences between the top social media platforms, and how to identify the best ones for your business. Learn how to create an effective social media strategy and content, including running social media ads. Students will go through the process to create their own impactful social media plan.
#36086, Online Live, 11/2, Saturday, 9 AM-1 PM Instructor: Kara Hanninen
Running a Crowd Funding Campaign | $189
Crowdfunding is an accessible fundraising strategy for start-ups, inventors, business ventures, non-profits, and individuals. Crowdfunding requests relatively small donations from a large group of donors/investors – your crowd. In this course you will learn about the types of crowdfunding and leading platforms, review other projects, learn how to plan for a campaign, strategize, and pitch and budget for a project. Crowdfunding has become a prominent mechanism of generating revenue, with billions of dollars raised each year in North America. Learn if crowdfunding is for you or your organization and what running a successful campaign involves.
#36848, Online, 11/26-12/17 Instructor: Kara Vogel

Project, Process and Operations Courses

Essentials of HR | $399
The SHRM Essentials of Human Resources is an introductory course offering a comprehensive overview of the key aspects of HR. It gives participants foundational knowledge and an introduction to behavioral competencies that are essential for business success. This course is ideal for those who are just starting out in the human resources profession, or those who are looking for an effective way to boost their employee management skills. Eligible for 12 Professional Development Credits (PDCs). Last day to enroll is 10/4/24
#36078, Goodman South, 10/18-11/15, Friday, 9 AM-12 PM Instructor: Kristin Gebhardt
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt | $1,695
Green Belts solve problems by finding their root causes and then streamlining processes. This course meets today's changing business environment and is led by Lean Six Sigma Experts. Course offered in partnership with Ed2Go.
Online, On-demand. 50 hours, 6 months of access
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt | $1,895
Learn to streamline organizational processes through strategic improvement projects. This online Six Sigma training course will help you prepare for the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification exam. Help transform your organization by reducing costs, increasing revenue and improving collaboration.
Online, On-demand. 75 hours, 6 months of access

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Business Communications Series

Completion of this series of courses indicates study of and practice in skills associated with business communication. Topics and competencies include active listening, concise speaking, non-verbal communication and body language, managing difficult and crucial conversations, working with diverse others, bias, stereotypes, and workplace harassment, negotiation, networking, persuasive speaking, and conducting coaching and performance evaluations.

Emerging Leaders Series

Completion of this series of courses indicates study of and practice in skills associated with the two keys to effective management: results and relationships, in the context of the traditional managerial elements of planning, organizing, directing and controlling. Students learn techniques for problem solving, critical thinking, decision-making, delegation, motivation, change management, and apply these techniques through simulations, role-plays, and case studies. The course also emphasizes development of Emotional Intelligence (“EI”), including self-assessment, as well as learning and applying specific techniques to improve each element of EI.

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