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 | $45
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.
#35260, Truax-Main Building, 11/14, Thursday, 5-8 PM Instructor: Marty Prew
#65346, Truax-Main Building, 3/27, Thursday, 5-8 PM Instructor: Marty Prew
Woodturning 1 | $289
Embark on a creative journey in woodturning! Woodturning involves shaping wood on a lathe to create items such as bowls, vases, and pens. In this course you and your classmates will rotate between woodturning and tool sharpening, engaging in hands-on learning experiences. You will learn essential techniques, culminating in four unique projects. Whether a complete novice or having some experience, this course offers the foundational skills and confidence to pursue woodturning as a rewarding hobby in a safe and supportive environment.
#67674, The Bodgery (near Comm. Ave), 1/29-3/19 , Wednesday, 6:30-9:30 PM Instructor: Ris Fleming
Woodturning 2 | $289
Take your woodturning skills to the next level in this course designed for those who have completed Woodturning 1 or have prior experience. Get ready to refine your techniques while exploring more intricate and challenging projects.
#67703, The Bodgery (near Comm. Ave), 3/26-5/14 , Wednesday, 6:30-9:30 PM Instructor: Ris Fleming
Use Power Tools and Build Stuff | $361
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.
#65286, Commercial Avenue Campus, 2/1-3/22, Saturday, 9 AM-12 PM Instructor: Kate Waterman
#65288, Commercial Avenue Campus, 2/3-3/24, Monday, 6-9 PM Instructor: Kate Waterman
Woodworking 1 | $347
Explore the fundamentals of woodworking while learning how to safely and competently use the table saw, jointer, planer, miter saw, hand tools, and drills. Students will complete a basic exercise for each tool and can choose from two offered projects to build and take home.
#64254, Truax-Main Building, 2/4-3/25, Tuesday, 6-9 PM Instructor: Kate Waterman
#64263, Truax-Main Building, 2/2-3/23, Sunday, 12-3 PM Instructor: Kate Waterman
Woodworking 2 | $347
Continue exploring the world of woodworking while learning more in depth techniques, joinery, routers, and project planning. Students will have more independent shop time and build an offered project or an approved one of their choosing.
#67671, Truax-Main Building, 2/5-3/26, Wednesday, 6-9 PM Instructor: Kate Waterman

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.
#66712, Online Live, 3/22-4/5, Saturday, 10 AM-2 PM Instructor: Pearl Lawson
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 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
Electrical Code Training | $229
This course is designed to help the individual navigate and understand the National Electrical Code. We will look at the layout and individual chapter while also touching on specific items. There will be practice code quizzes and time for Q and A at each class.
future offerings posted here
AutoCAD Introduction | $259
This is an introduction to Computer Aided Design using the industry-standard software Autodesk AutoCAD and will cover document setup, customizations, two-dimensional drawing, modifications, dimensioning, and document layout for printing. Competency in Windows operating system is required.
Future offerings will be posted here.

Home Inspector Courses

Becoming a Home Inspector 1 | $299

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.
#66835, Commercial Ave, 1/28-3/11, Tuesday, 6-9 PM (Registration opens 10/14)

Becoming a Home Inspector 2 | $299

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.
#66841, Commercial Ave, 3/25-5/6, Tuesday, 6-9 PM (Registration opens 10/14)

Real Estate Courses

WI Real Estate Biennium CE | $167
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.
#36040, Online, start anytime between 8/11-12/15 Instructor: Anne Blood

Welding Courses

Basic Gas Metal Arc Welding 1 | $279
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.
#66961, Truax-Main Building, 1/27-2/12, Monday and Wednesday, 6-9 PM Instructor: Ryan Larson
Basic Gas Metal Arc Welding 2 | $279
Part 2 of 2
#66967, Truax-Main Building, 2/17-3/5, Monday and Wednesday, 6-9 PM Instructor: Ryan Larson
Basic Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 1 | $279
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.
#66973, Truax-Main Building, 3/24-4/9 , Monday and Wednesday, 6-9 PM Instructor: Shaun Walker
Basic Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 2 | $279
Part 2 of 2.
#66979, Truax-Main Building, 4/14-4/30 , Monday and Wednesday, 6-9 PM Instructor: Shaun Walker
Art Welding for Beginners | $248
This introductory class is open to all levels and will cover the fundamentals of welding and plasma cutting as you make a pre-determined garden sculpture or seasonal decor.
#35338, Truax-Main Building, 11/7-12/19, Thursday, 6-9 PM Instructor: Amanda Neumaier
#65582, Truax-Main Building, 1/30-3/6, Thursday, 6-9 PM Instructor: Amanda Neumaier
#67698, Truax-Main Building, 4/1-5/6, Tuesday, 6-9 PM Instructor: Amanda Neumaier
Art Welding | $323
Create your own metal sculpture using a combination of fabrication and welding techniques. This class will expand your knowledge of welding and sculpture design as you make your own personalized art. Students must have taken "Art Welding for Beginners" or have prior welding experience.
#65584, Truax-Main Building, 1/21-3/11, Tuesday, 6-9 PM Instructor: Amanda Neumaier
#65586, Truax-Main Building, 3/27-5/15, Thursday, 6-9 PM Instructor: Amanda Neumaier
High School - Intro to Welding | $130
Are you interested in learning how to weld? This is 3 week introductory welding course geared toward ages 14-17 year olds. Types of welding we’d be covering are week 1 SMAW (stick welding), week 2 GMAW (mig welding), week 3 TIG welding. We’ll cover basic mild steel and touch briefly into stainless steel TIG welding the last week! Students should wear proper shop attire (jeans, long sleeve shirt and leather boots) to each class.to each class.
#35410, Truax-Main Building, 11/2-11/16, Saturday, 9 AM - 12 PM Instructor: Nick Castillo
#65558, Truax-Main Building, 4/5-4/19, Saturday, 9 AM - 12 PM Instructor: Nick Castillo

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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.

Private Pilot Ground and Flight training starts January 2025.

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