Get the in-demand training you need to further your career or to prepare for your next one. From AutoCAD to Welding, we have you covered.

Skilled professionals looking to advance in their career will find courses in Construction Project Management, Home Inspection, and prep courses for the Wisconsin Journeyman Electrician exam.

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Upcoming Courses and Training

Home and Shop Courses

Basics of Automotive Maintenance | $49
This course is intended to help you feel more confident in understanding a variety of vehicle systems. The class will be presentation followed by hands-on lab time. You will learn topics including fluids, tires, brakes and more, so that you may do it yourself when needed. This course will also help prepare you to discuss issues when your vehicle needs to be repaired.
TBD

Construction and Electrical Courses

Construction Project Management | $299
This course covers the use of all the tools required to operate as a successful professional manager. You will learn all aspects of a construction project, understanding business structure, administration contracts, blue print constructability review, estimating, project scheduling and all facets of coordination to close out the project. Class exercises develop skills you can use on the job.
#37340, Online Live, Saturday, 9/26, 10/3 and 10/10 10-2pm
Use Power Tools and Build Stuff | $386
In this hands-on experience you will learn how to use power tools to build a couple of projects. This class will focus on safe use of circular saws, jigsaws, table saws and miter saws. You will also learn about drills and drivers. You will learn how to lay out and build a small 2x4 stud wall, and then learn how to measure, cut and build a step stool/tool carrier, which you get to take home.
#35963, Truax, Saturdays, 9/26-11/14, 9 AM - 12 PM
Dwelling Contractor Initial Qualifier Course | $99
Our Dwelling Contractor Initial Qualifier course meets all the State of Wisconsin education requirements for getting your DCQ license. This course can be done at your own pace. This course covers an overview of Wisconsin's construction laws, an introduction into Uniform Dwelling Code and required content of best construction business practices.
Self-paced, Online Course, 12 Hours Instructor: Steve Rewey
Dwelling Contractor (for license RENEWAL) Continuing Education Course | $99
Our Dwelling Contractor Continuing Education course meets all the State of Wisconsin education requirements for 12 hours of Continuing Education for renewing your DCQ license for a 2 year term. This course is done at your own pace. This course covers an overview of Wisconsin's construction laws, and introduction into Uniform Dwelling Code and required content of best construction business practices.
Self-paced, Online Course, 12 Hours Instructor: Steve Rewey
Intro to AutoCad | $260
Build a strong foundation in Computer-Aided Design using Autodesk AutoCAD, the industry standard. In this hands-on course, you’ll learn essential skills including document setup, customization, 2D drawing and modification, dimensioning, and preparing layouts for print.

Ideal for those new to CAD or professionals who interact with drawings in their work—such as technicians, project managers, estimators, or designers—this course helps you better understand and communicate using CAD tools. Basic Windows skills required.
Future offerings will be posted on our new website when it is up and running. Coming Soon!!

Cross-Connection Control and Back-flow Prevention Courses

Cross-Connection Control and Backflow Prevention courses focus on the prevention of contamination in water systems by teaching how to properly install, test, and maintain backflow prevention assemblies. These courses provide training on industry standards, safety protocols, and regulations to ensure water systems remain safe and compliant, leading to certification in backflow prevention testing and maintenance.

Who is this for?
These courses serve a variety of industry professionals interested in receiving and maintaining their cross connection control tester certification: Plumbers, Water Utility Workers, Building Inspectors, Engineers (Civil, Mechanical, Environmental), Public Health Officials, Facility Managers, Environmental Health and Safety Officers, Food Safety Managers, Irrigation Specialists, Water Quality Technicians, Government Inspectors and Code Enforcement Officers, Agricultural Workers, Maintenance professionals.

Our Courses

Madison College offers a variety of Cross Connection Control Tester and Backflow Prevention Courses. These courses serve a variety of industry professionals interested in receiving and maintaining their cross connection control tester certification.

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Home Inspector Courses

Becoming a Home Inspector 1 | $329
An initiation into the residential inspection process and the first of two classes to prepare you for taking the State of Wisconsin Home Inspector exam. Includes soils, foundation, exterior roofing, venting and insulation and construction of a new home.
#37590, Comm Ave, Tuesdays, 9/8-10/20, 6-9pm
Becoming a Home Inspector 2 | $329
Second and final course preparing the student to take the State exams needed to become licensed. The course deals with various elements of a home including plumbing, electrical and heating systems.
#37596, Comm Ave, Tuesdays, 10/27-12/8, 6-9 pm

Real Estate Courses

WI Real Estate Biennium CE | $199
According to the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS), all real estate licensees must complete 18 hours of continuing education in each biennium. Madison College provides licensees with the opportunity to earn 18 CEUs in this single, self-paced, online course.
#11925, Online, 5/18-8/14, Instructor: Anne Blood

Welding Courses

Basic Gas Metal Arc Welding 1 | $289
Students develop manipulative skills on all types of joints in the flat, horizontal and vertical up and down position using short circuiting transfer. Students will perform gas metal arc welding techniques using 1/8" to 1/2" structural fabricated parts, as per AWS code standards. Emphasis is placed on operating gas metal arc welding equipment in a safe manner and determining machine set-up for metal thickness, wire size and speed. Part 1 of 2.
#37372, Truax, Monday and Wednesday, 9/14-9/30, 6-9pm
Basic Gas Metal Arc Welding 2 | $289
Students build on skills from Part 1 as you further your GMAW skills and techniques.
#37374, Truax, Monday and Wednesday, 10/5-10/21, 6-9pm
Basic Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 1 | $289
Part 1 of 2: Introductory course designed to provide the learner with a basic theoretical understanding of the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding process. Emphasis is placed on welding safety, equipment set-up/adjustment and developing manipulative skills using the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Process. Welding skills are developed by performing a variety of weld joints in the flat and horizontal position on mild steel and stainless steel. Welding electrode identification, applications and shielding gasses are also addressed.
#37376, Truax, Monday and Wednesday, 10/26-11/11, 6-9pm
Basic Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 2 | $289
Students build on skills from Part 1 as you further your GTAW skills and techniques.
#37378, Truax, Monday and Wednesday, 11/16-12/2, 6-9pm
High School - Intermediate Welding | $167
Elevate your welding skills in this 4-week intermediate course designed for high school students. Perfect for those with basic welding experience, this class focuses on advanced techniques, real-world applications, and project creation. Class will include Advanced SMAW (Stick Welding) techniques, mastering precision and out-of-position welds, GMAW (MIG Welding) with thicker materials, multi-pass welds, and troubleshooting and TIG Welding on stainless steel and aluminum, emphasizing finesse, control, and high-quality welds. You will apply your skills to functional and artistic projects.
TBD

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Professional Aeronautics Certification

Fast-Track Airline Pathway Program!

Madison College is partnering with Wisconsin Aviation to launch the new professional aeronautics program. The professional aeronautics certification (PAC) is a noncredit, accelerated program that includes ground courses and flight training for private-pilot certification, instrument-flight rating, commercial-pilot licensure, and flight instructor certification.

Now taking applications for private, instrument and commercial pilot for 2026.

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