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Noncredit Courses

Sharpen your skills or hone your craft!

In-Person Professional Development Classes

Basic Life Support Provider CPR - English Only | $34
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.
#12120, Watertown Campus, 8/5, Tuesday, 4-9 pm
#36470, Watertown Campus, 9/27, Saturday, 8 am-1 pm
#36472, Watertown Campus, 11/8, Saturday, 8 am-1 pm
Mental Health First Aid | For Healthworks Incumbent Employees*
More than 841,000 people died from drug overdoses between 1999 and 2019.
Substance use and mental health challenges affect millions—and knowing how to recognize the signs in others could help save a life.
Watertown Regional Medical Center and Madison College Watertown are offering a Mental Health First Aid course to help you:

-Recognize signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges
-Listen without judgment
-Offer reassurance and support
Online pre-course work and in-person meetings, Watertown Campus, 7/14-7/16, Monday and Wednesday, 9 AM-12 PM
*This class is for incumbent Healthworks employees and is grant funded
Mental Health First Aid | For Healthworks Incumbent Employees*
More than 841,000 people died from drug overdoses between 1999 and 2019.
Substance use and mental health challenges affect millions—and knowing how to recognize the signs in others could help save a life.
Watertown Regional Medical Center and Madison College Watertown are offering a Mental Health First Aid course to help you:

-Recognize signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges
-Listen without judgment
-Offer reassurance and support
In-Person, Watertown Campus, 7/22-7/23, Tuesday and Wednesday, 8 AM-12 PM
*This class is for incumbent Healthworks employees and is grant funded
Mental Health First Aid | For Healthworks Incumbent Employees*
More than 841,000 people died from drug overdoses between 1999 and 2019.
Substance use and mental health challenges affect millions—and knowing how to recognize the signs in others could help save a life.
Watertown Regional Medical Center and Madison College Watertown are offering a Mental Health First Aid course to help you:

-Recognize signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges
-Listen without judgment
-Offer reassurance and support
In-Person, Watertown Campus, 10/15-10/16, Wednesday and Thursday, 8 AM-12 PM
*This class is for incumbent Healthworks employees and is grant funded
Leadership Mastery Boot Camp | $259
This course is 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.
#36430, Watertown Campus, 10/7-10/9, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 12-4 PM Instructor: TBD
Engaging Your Employees Leadership Boot Camp | $259
Engage in a Leadership Bootcamp focusing on trust, productivity, loyalty, teamwork, and positive culture. Learn to mitigate low-trust impacts, build collaborative relationships, shape organizational beliefs, and enhance delegation, team leadership, and emotional intelligence skills. Learn strategies for better outcomes, team development, autonomy, and conflict reduction. Develop skills to lead and facilitate productive team meetings and harness the power of EI to manage and utilize emotions effectively, thereby enhancing leadership capabilities and reducing workplace conflicts.
#37111, Watertown Campus, 11/4-11/6, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 12-4 PM Instructor: TBD
Welding | $279
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 will be posted here
ChatGPT and AI Training Series | $60
Unlock the power of AI and enhance your digital presence with our comprehensive course designed for beginners
and professionals alike. This course will equip you with the understanding and confidence to harness ChatGPT and AI technologies, optimize your use of the platform, and elevate your graphic design skills using Canva. Whether you’re looking to streamline your social media management or create stunning graphics, this course has you covered.
Future offerings will be posted here

Online and Online Live Professional Development Classes

Teamwork Leadership Communication (TLC) Series | $34 each
Take your leadership and communication skills to the next level — one lunch break at a time! Join our TLC Virtual Lunch and Learn Series, where each one-hour session explores a key leadership, teamwork, or communication topic. Each session stands alone — pick the ones that fit your interests and schedule!

Featured TLC Topics:
Learning Styles (9/12)
The Power of Feedback (9/19)
Crucial Conversations (9/26)
Employee Coaching Techniques (10/3)
Emotional Intelligence (10/17)
Change Management & Rooms of Change (10/24)
Workplace Resilience (11/7)
Authentic Leadership (11/14)
Leaders Building Trust (12/5)
The Art of Active Listening (12/12)

Why Attend?
Practical tools you can apply immediately
Skills to strengthen your leadership and communication
Build trust, resilience, and emotional intelligence
Flexible, one-hour format designed for busy professionals
Online Live, ongoing through 12/12, Friday, 11:30 AM-12:30 PM Instructor: Mary Bjorklund
Understanding and Preventing Harassment and Bullying at Work | $29
Step into a safer, more respectful workplace with this essential course on bullying and harassment. Discover the key differences between these behaviors, the legal protections available, and the roles and responsibilities every employee and leader holds in preventing a hostile work environment. Gain practical steps you can take if harassment happens to you, and learn how to be a proactive ally in creating a healthy, positive workplace.
Online, self-paced
Planning and Leading Effective Meetings | $34
Transform your meetings from time-draining obligations into focused, results-driven sessions. In this course, you’ll learn to plan and lead effective meetings that generate ideas, share information, and inspire action. Discover techniques for targeted preparation, purposeful agendas, and productive discussion. Master essential follow-up strategies to ensure accountability and momentum. Perfect for managers, team leaders, and professionals, this course will equip you to lead meetings that make the most of everyone’s time and energy.
Online, Self-Paced
Moments of Truth: Building Customer Loyalty | $34
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

Youth Safe Sitter® Essentials with CPR - Grades 6-8 | $75
Safe Sitter® is designed to prepare students in grades 6-8 to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. The Instructor-led class is filled with fun games and role-playing exercises.

***Please bring your own lunch, lunch is not provided.
Eventbrite, Watertown Campus, 7/30, Wednesday, 9 AM - 3:30 PM
Youth Safe Sitter® Essentials with CPR - Grades 6-8 | $75
Safe Sitter® is designed to prepare students in grades 6-8 to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. The Instructor-led class is filled with fun games and role-playing exercises.

***Please bring your own lunch, lunch is not provided.
Eventbrite, Watertown Campus, 8/12, Tuesday, 9 AM - 3:30 PM
Youth Safe Sitter® Essentials with CPR - Grades 6-8 | $75
Safe Sitter® is designed to prepare students in grades 6-8 to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. The Instructor-led class is filled with fun games and role-playing exercises.

***Please bring your own lunch, lunch is not provided.
Eventbrite, Watertown Campus, 10/23, Thursday, 9 AM - 3:30 PM
Crafting the Perfect Charcuterie Board | $69
Discover the art of building beautiful, delicious charcuterie boards in this hands-on class—perfect for food lovers, entertainers, and creatives alike. You’ll learn how to expertly pair meats, cheeses, fruits, and accompaniments, along with tips for design and visual appeal. The class will also include an overview of wine pairing ideas to help you match flavors and enhance your board for any occasion. Whether you’re preparing a romantic date-night tray, a holiday centerpiece, or a party-worthy spread, you’ll leave with new skills and the custom charcuterie board you create in class. No experience necessary—just bring your appetite and creativity!
Future offerings will be posted here
Keyboarding | $89
In this introductory computer keyboarding course, students learn correct fingering and techniques for touch typing.  Activities to develop typing speed and accuracy are included.
Future offerings will be posted here
Youth Tractor Safety Certification - Interest Form| $150
**Please fill out our Interest Form for Spring Offerings**
This 24-hour tractor safety course provides youth ages 12-16 with the necessary requirements to be certified for compliance under Wisconsin Act 455 to operate tractors or self-propelled machinery for their own family on public roads. It also meets the requirements for the U.S. Department of Labor pertaining to special provisions made for youth ages 14-15 employed on a farm other than their family farm. This course includes instruction for safe operation of tractors and farm machinery, maintenance and safety checks, hazard recognition and correction, general farm safety knowledge, and a tractor driving skill test. Students must attend all classes in order to be certified. No exceptions will be made.
Future offerings will be posted here

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