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Unlock your potential with our tailored professional development courses. Designed for individual growth and workforce success, our programs offer industry-driven curriculum led by experienced facilitators. Experience flexibility and support as you advance your career or uplift your team. Explore our transformative courses below! For information on terminology, click here for our Continuing Education Glossary.

WiFAB Training Series @ Mount Horeb

  • Delivery Format: In-Person
  • Cost: Ranges by Session ($50-$450)
  • Credits: College Credit Available, Click Below for Details
  • Start Date: Jul. 8
  • End Date: Jul. 11
  • Meeting Time(s): Varies by Session

Course Overview: Join our summer training to develop a multidisciplinary FabLab curriculum for engaging STEAM education. Learn to use your FabLab setup to teach problem-solving through hands-on projects, with ongoing support and community engagement.

WiFAB Training Series @ UW-Stout

  • Delivery Format: In-Person
  • Cost: Ranges by Session ($50-$450)
  • Credits: College Credit Available, Click Below for Details
  • Start Date: Jun. 17
  • End Date: Jul. 25
  • Meeting Time(s): Varies by Session

Course Overview: Join our summer training to develop a multidisciplinary FabLab curriculum for engaging STEAM education. Learn to use your FabLab setup to teach problem-solving through hands-on projects, with ongoing support and community engagement.

Building & Leading Resilient Teams

  • Delivery Format: Online/Virtual, Synchronous
  • Cost: $1,199 (special rates available)
  • Credits: 6.3 CEUs or 63 SHRM PDCs
  • Start Date: Sep. 5
  • End Date: Oct. 24
  • Meeting Time(s): Thursdays, 6 p.m.-9 p.m.

Course Overview: This instructor lead certificate program provides the knowledge and skills required to build and lead resilient teams in organizations of any size, in any industry. Practice and refine your skills in real-world scenarios and gain insight and feedback to propel you forward.

Fundamentals of Sustainability

  • Delivery Format: Online, Asynchronous
  • Cost: $279 (special rate)
  • Credits: 1.5 CEUs
  • Start Date: Sep. 9
  • End Date: Sep. 29
  • Meeting Time(s): N/A

Course Overview:Fundamentals of Sustainability is your gateway to understanding the impact of everyday decisions on the environment and social justice. This comprehensive course equips you with simple tools, systems, and strategies to make informed choices, fostering immediate positive change in both personal and professional spheres.

SHRM-CP/SCP Certification Exam Prep

  • Delivery Format: Online/Virtual, Synchronous
  • Cost: $1,195 (special rates available)
  • Credits: 36 PDCs
  • Start Date: Sep. 16
  • End Date: Dec. 15
  • Meeting Time(s): Virtual Class on Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. | Virtual Office Hours on Fridays, 12 p.m.-1 p.m.

Course Overview:Fundamentals of Sustainability is your gateway to understanding the impact of everyday decisions on the environment and social justice. This comprehensive course equips you with simple tools, systems, and strategies to make informed choices, fostering immediate positive change in both personal and professional spheres.

Applied Sustainability

  • Delivery Format: Online, Asynchronous
  • Cost: $549 (special rate)
  • Credits: 2.5 CEUs
  • Start Date: Oct. 7
  • End Date: Nov. 10
  • Meeting Time(s): N/A

Course Overview:Applied Sustainability is your advanced exploration into the world of sustainability, tailored to your chosen industry. Designed for professionals ready to deepen their understanding, this course employs advanced tools and methodologies for innovative problem-solving and sustainable solutions.