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Noncredit Courses

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Professional Development Classes

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, ongoing through 3/28, Friday, 11:30 AM-12:30 PM Instructor: Mary Bjorklund
Basic Life Support Provider CPR is designed to provide a wide variety of healthcare professionals the ability to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR, use an AED, and relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner.
#66433, Fort Atkinson Campus, Thursday, 3/13, 4:30-9:30 PM
#11748, Fort Atkinson Campus, Wednesday, 6/4, 4-9 PM
#11748, Fort Atkinson Campus, Monday, 7/21, 8:30 AM-1:30 PM
This course is an introduction to welding technology. Instruction will include arc, wire feed, oxyacetylene welding, oxy-fuel cutting, plasma ore cutting, soldering, Tig welding, safe equipment operation, and introduction to metal lathes, milling machines, and drill presses.
Future offerings posted here.
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.
#66793, Online Live, 4/26 and 5/3, Saturday, 9-11 AM Instructor: Kara Hanninen
Every interaction with a customer is an opportunity to leave a lasting impression. In "Moments of Truth," we explore the key touchpoints where customer perceptions are formed and loyalty is won or lost. This course delves into understanding customer journeys, identifying critical moments that impact brand perception, and designing memorable, positive interactions. Perfect for professionals in customer service, marketing, and sales, this course will equip you with the skills and insights needed to turn everyday interactions into extraordinary experiences.
Online, self-paced

Enrichment Classes

Ignite your creative potential in "Writing the Luminous Poem," a transformative course for writers of all levels. This two-part course helps overcome creative blocks using Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) and explores how to infuse poems with inner light. You'll analyze poetic examples, share your own work for feedback, and gain tools for future creative projects. By the end, you'll have increased confidence and a deeper connection to your authentic voice and imagination. Intro materials provided upon registration.
#68173, Fort Atkinson Campus, 4/4-4/11, Friday, 10 AM - 12 PM
Learn new skills and techniques for digital painting with our intermediate class. Through five projects over five weeks you will explore planning, thinking in shapes, sketching and coloring, shading methods, and textures. Required: Tablet/iPad with apple pencil or stylus OR desktop with Wacom or other drawing tablet attached. Sketchbook app.
#65360, Online Live, 3/10-3/31, Monday, 6-9 PM Instructor: Justin King
Developing confidence in your personal finances is a powerful experience. You have goals that you want to achieve, whether that is build savings, pay down debts, or give back to your community. Taking control of your personal finances can help you achieve those goals. In this course, you will learn how to create a budget that aligns with your own goals. You will leave with practical tools to identify your financial goals, create a budget, and ways to keep on track.
#67770, Online Live, 4/8, Tuesday, 6-8 PM Instructor: Julie Kovalaske
Prepare for a smooth and successful transition into retirement with our in-depth workshop, " Life After Work: How to Create a Sustainable Income Stream in Retirement." This workshop is designed to help you assess your current retirement planning, envision your future, and develop a robust financial strategy. Through interactive sessions and practical exercises, you will gain the knowledge and tools necessary to make informed decisions and secure your financial well-being in retirement.
#67982, Online Live, 5/7, Wednesday, 6-7:30 PM Instructor: Nate Byers
In this 1-hour Time Spend Audit class, we'll dive into the concept of treating time like money and explore how this perspective can transform our daily lives. If you often feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day or struggle to make progress toward your goals, this course is designed for you. By the end of the call, you'll gain a new awareness of your time management habits and learn to make impactful decisions to optimize your time effectively.
#67668, Online Live, 4/30, Wednesday, 5-6 PM Instructor: Mary Okon

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