Moraine Park Technical College

Metrology
2021-02-25 08:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Fond du Lac Campus, Room B-128, 235 N. National Ave., Fond du Lac, WI, 54936, United States
Consistent, reliable, and accurate measurements are a requirement for any manufacturing business. This course introduces participants to dimensional metrology with exposure to various measurement techniques. Participants develop skills and knowledge of vernier calipers, dial calipers, depth micrometers, outside micrometers with both inch and metric scales, indicators, telescoping gages, sine bars, gage blocks, and instruments for surface analysis.
$299 per person. Includes materials and refreshments. Lunch not included.

Welding Processes GMAW Workshop II
2021-02-27 08:00 - 11:45 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room E-156, 235 N National Ave , Fond du Lac , 54935
Take your welding skills to the next level in this workshop. Advance your skills and incorporate new metals and thicknesses. Students develop advanced welding techniques and receive instruction to give your welds a more professional appearance. We will also cover plasma cutting. Other welding processes may be explored with the permission of the instructor. PREREQUISITE: Gas Metal Arc Welding Workshop I.
This class meets Saturdays, February 27, March 6, 13 and 20, 2021.
$169 per person.

QuickBooks Desktop Basics
2021-02-27 08:30 - 11:30 | West Bend Campus, Room T-105, 2151 N Main St, West Bend, 53090
This is a brief introductory course that covers the basic concepts of QuickBooks. It also reviews fundamental accounting concepts. The key features you will learn are managing QuickBook files, working with customer and vendor transactions, banking with QuickBooks, planning and creating a new company, and opening of balances and balance sheet reports.
This class meets Saturdays, February 27 – March 20, 2021
$139 per person. Price includes materials.

Microsoft Excel Level 3 Professional Series
2021-03-02 17:30 - 21:00 | West Bend Campus, Room L-114, 2151 North Main Street , West Bend , WI, 53090, United States
This course provides more complex skills than those presented in our Level 1 and Level 2 courses, but with the same proven instructional design. This is an advanced course that will challenge students.
Topics introduced include PivotTables and macros, financial functions, data analysis, auditing and additional functions, advanced formatting and analysis tools, collaboration, and more.
This class meets Tuesdays, March 2 & 9, 2021
$159 per person. Price includes materials.

Forklift Safety
2021-03-06 08:00 - 16:00, 2021-05-27 08:00 - 16:00 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room B-128, 235 N. National Ave., Fond du Lac, WI, 54936, United States
Explore the fundamentals of forklift operation in the workplace. Students receive hands-on application by practicing with a forklift. Participants examine factors affecting safe operation for the operator, the load, the forklift and the physical environment. Certification is available upon completion for propane, electric and pallet jack forklifts (types I, IV, V). Class is compliant with OSHA standard 1910.178 for powered trucks. Forklift books are included in the cost and will be distributed by the instructor the day of the class.
$125 per person. Price includes materials. Lunch is on your own.

Civility and Communications
2021-03-08 17:30 - 21:30 | West Bend Campus, Room S-111, 2151 North Main Street, West Bend, 53090
The construction workplace is becoming more diverse and stressful. This 4- course seeks to promote civility and equality at the work site. Students will learn about the impact of stress, aggression, violence, and incivility on themselves and other workers. Awareness of non-traditional populations on the jobsite, proper management of personnel, well-being, and enhanced productive communication among stakeholders will be discussed. Approved by State of WI for four hours of credit for Dwelling Contractor Qualifier.
$50 per person. Price includes materials.

Emotional Intelligence
2021-03-11 08:00 - 12:00 | Online
No doubt technical and task-oriented skills are important to bring to any working environment, but research has proven that real success comes from those who have honed the soft skill of emotional intelligence. No organization is without its ups, downs, and of course, turnarounds, which is why emotional intelligence is an essential aspect for anyone in the working field. In a world of deadlines, organizational changes, limited resources, and conflicting orders (to name a few stressors), having the ability to control your emotions is essential to navigating the unavoidably high-stress environment that often shapes the working world.
$145 per person. Price includes materials.

Grant Writing 101
2021-03-11 15:30 - 18:30 | Online
Know the basics about grant writing form the preplanning steps to identifying and selecting opportunities. Understand the process, format, content, and submission guidelines you need to be aware of. This foundation grant writing course will get you started in the grant writing world!
$90 per person. Price include materials.

Automotive Computers And Scan Tools
2021-03-19 09:00 - 15:30 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room B-128, 235 N. National Ave., Fond du Lac, WI, 54936, United States
Explore computer control systems and troubleshoot using Snap-on Verus scan tools in class. Expand on electrical testing techniques covered in Automotive Circuits & Testing and Automotive Voltage & Ohmeters. Students are encouraged to bring other brand lab scopes for classroom discussion. It is recommended that students take auto scan tool class prior to this course or have significant scan tool experience. Classroom education is combined with hands-on application. Course prepares student for completion of A6 ASE electrical exam.

Construction Blueprint Reading
2021-03-30 17:30 - 21:30 | West Bend Campus, Room S-111, 2151 North Main Street, West Bend, 53090
Introduces the skills required to read and interpret building trade-related blueprints. Incorporates sketching, interpretation of symbols and line identification. Provides experience in reading plans in both residential and light commercial construction, as well as interpreting specification.
This class meets on Tuesday, March 30 and Wednesday, March 31, 2021.
$99 per person. Price includes materials.

QuickBooks Desktop Advanced
2021-04-10 08:30 - 11:30 | West Bend Campus, Room T-105, 2151 N Main St, West Bend, 53090
This course is a continuation of QuickBooks Desktop Basics. Students are guided with step by step instructions covering advanced topics of QuickBooks: working with physical inventory, payroll and job costing, creating estimates and formatting options, working with balance sheets and customizing your QuickBooks file using reports and graphs.
This class meets Saturdays, April 10 – May 1, 2021.
$139 per person. Price includes materials.

Automotive Intro to Labscope
2021-04-16 09:00 - 15:30 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room B-129, 235 N National Ave, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
Introduction to automotive lab scope using Snap-on Verus Pro scan tool and lab scope. Students are encouraged to bring your own lab scope and vehicles with concerns. Students are encouraged to take Automotive Scan Tool course prior to this class. Snap-on certification available after passing certification exam (optional).
$169 per person. Price includes materials and lunch.

Leading Others: Expanding Organizational Capability
2021-04-22 13:00 - 17:00 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room O-209, 235 N National Ave, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
Leading within a team environment requires the ability to influence, to have constructive conversations focused on business goals, and a willingness to develop others to bring about day-to-day behavioral improvement. In this series, participants focus on building competence in the areas of: leadership credibility, team accountability, coaching, business thinking, decision making, and change management.
This class meets Tuesdays, April 22, 29, May 6, 13 and 20, 2021.
Series Price: $1300 per person. Price includes materials and refreshments.

Automotive Labscope Application
2021-05-28 09:00 - 15:30 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room B-128, 235 N. National Ave., Fond du Lac, WI, 54936, United States
Hands-on application of labscope testing in a shop setting. Briefly reviews introductory concepts but utilizes application on vehicles with concerns on a more advanced level. Students are encouraged to bring vehicles with concerns. Students are encouraged to take Automotive Labscope prior to this course. Course prepares students for completion of A6 ASE electrical exam.
$169 per person. Price includes materials and lunch.

CDL Learner's Permit Exam Prep
2021-08-09 17:30 - 21:15 | Fond du Lac Campus, O-209, 235 N National Ave, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
The WI Commercial Driver’s License Learner’s Permit exam prep class is designed to help you pass the written portion of the CDL exam or the knowledge test. Upon completion, students may test and obtain a Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP). This is the first step to becoming a truck driver. Students are now qualified to start behind the wheel training with another person licensed to drive the same type of vehicle. Disclaimer: Moraine Park does not provide vehicles to practice on.
This class meets Monday – Thursday, August 9, 10, 11 & 12, 2021.

Virtual Meetings with MS Teams
2021-08-11 11:30 - 13:30 | Virtual
Virtual meetings have become standard practice in today’s workplace. It’s clear that strategies for effective meeting management are different in this format. Do you know how to engage your audience or what features are available? We will meet via Teams to learn how to use basic and advanced features to maximize participant engagement. Learn the tips and tricks that will grow your confidence in virtual meetings!

Metrology
2021-08-12 08:00 - 16:30 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room B-128, 235 N. National Ave., Fond du Lac, WI, 54936, United States
Consistent, reliable, and accurate measurements are a requirement for any manufacturing business. This course introduces participants to dimensional metrology with exposure to various measurement techniques. Participants develop skills and knowledge of vernier calipers, dial calipers, depth micrometers, outside micrometers with both inch and metric scales, indicators, telescoping gages, sine bars, gage blocks, and instruments for surface analysis. Upon completion, participants will be able to:

Identify units of measurements
Identify gage blocks and their use for calibration purposes
Use micrometers and calipers to measure part features
Use indicators and gage blocks to measure part features

$299 per person. Includes materials and refreshments. Lunch not included.

Microsoft Excel Level 1 Professional Series
2021-08-23 17:30 - 21:30 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room O-206, 235 N National Ave, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
This course covers beginning-level skills, and is ideal for the newer computer user who wants to become well versed in Excel. Topics introduced include the Ribbon interface; entering and editing data; selecting cells and ranges; printing worksheets; creating formulas and functions; formatting cell contents; inserting and deleting columns, rows, and cells; charts; and more. After completing this course, students can successfully face the challenges presented in Microsoft Excel 2013: Level 2.
This training meets Mondays, August 23 and 30, 2021
$159 per person. Price includes materials.

Welding Process GMAW Workshop I
2021-08-24 17:30 - 21:15 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room E-156, 235 N National Ave , Fond du Lac , 54935
This 5 week workshop is designed to provide students with basic knowledge of welding. It is ideal for skilled tradespeople, career changers, continuing education related training or those that just want to know more about welding. We will introduce you to welding terminology, safety, machine setup and shut down, metal identification, plasma cutting and GMAW welding processes and positions. Learn how welding equipment functions and then practice your new skills to make quality gas metal arc welds on metals of different thicknesses. Other welding processes may be explored with the permission of the instructor.
This training meets Tuesdays and Wednesdays, August 24, 25, 31 and September 1, 2021.
$207 per person.

Employee Engagment: The Supervisor's Guide to Rebuilding and Reconnecting Teams
2021-08-25 08:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
This course introduces leaders and managers alike to the tools and techniques for ensuring employees feel valued and supported in their day-to-day responsibilities. Organized into four distinct categories or strategies for employee engagement, the program offers self-assessments, interactive activities, and practical knowledge for becoming an effective and influential leader.
$169 per person. Price includes materials.

Resilience: How to Keep Going When the Going Gets Tough
2021-08-25 08:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Conflict, change, and stress are a regular part of everyday organizational life. The key to employee survival is resilience, the ability to bounce back after adversity. Being resilient doesn’t prevent tough challenges from happening, but it does provide individuals with the strength and wherewithal to recover and move on time and time again. This training offers individuals a blueprint for increasing their resilience. Aimed at developing confidence, support networks, achievable goals, and stress management skills.
$169 per person. Price includes materials.

Welding Process GMAW Workshop II
2021-09-07 17:30 - 21:15 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room E-156, 235 N National Ave , Fond du Lac , 54935
Take your welding skills to the next level in this workshop. Advance your skills and incorporate new metals and thicknesses. Students develop advanced welding techniques and receive instruction to give your welds a more professional appearance. We will also cover plasma cutting. Other welding processes may be explored with the permission of the instructor. PREREQUISITE: Gas Metal Arc Welding Workshop I.
This training meets Tuesdays and Wednesdays, September 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2021
$207 per person.

2021-09-11 08:00 - 16:00 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room O-102, 235 N National Ave, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
Hands-on healing that is effective for emotional, mental and physical health issues is currently being practiced at 800 hospitals and clinics throughout the United States. While focusing on the use of Reiki in the Health Care profession, this Japanese form of stress reduction and deep relaxation helps strengthen the immune system and promote healing for just about anyone. Join us to learn Level I Reiki so you are able to give a Reiki session to a patient and perform self-healing. A book is provided. Students will earn a certificate of completion.
$165 per person. Price includes materials.

Microsoft Excel Level 2 Professional Series
2021-09-13 17:30 - 21:30 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room O-206, 235 N National Ave, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
This course covers more complex skills than those presented in Level 1 course, but with the same proven instructional design. Topics introduced include large worksheets and workbooks; tables; outlines; inserting clip art, pictures and SmartArt; templates; digital signatures; and more. After completing this course, students can successfully face the challenges presented in Microsoft Excel 2013: Level 3.
This training meets Mondays, September 13 and 20, 2021.
$159 per person. Price includes materials.

Active Listening
2021-09-14 08:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
Communication skills are at the heart of everything we do each day, whether at home, at work, or at play. Active listening encompasses the best of communication, including listening to what others are saying, processing the information, and responding to it in order to clarify and elicit more information. This workshop will help participants develop and practice their active listening skills.
Tuesday, September 14 and Wednesday, September 15, 2021
$235 per person. Price includes material.

Communicate Clearly
2021-09-16 08:00 - 12:00 | Beaver Dam Campus, Room K-307
Participants learn to be clear and concise when giving directions and presenting information in an organized format. They further learn to communicate in writing using appropriate grammar, spelling format and technical terms, according to established writing standards.
$99 per person.

Automotive Circuits and Testing
2021-09-17 09:00 - 15:30 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room B-128, 235 N. National Ave., Fond du Lac, WI, 54936, United States
Build circuits and utilize basic electrical test equipment to understand electrical fundamentals. Apply Ohm’s law to series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits. Classroom education is combined with hands-on application. Course prepares student for completion of A6 ASE electrical exam.
$169 per person. Price includes materials and lunch.

Zoom for Professionals
2021-09-17 15:00 - 16:30 | Virtual
Learn to “Zoom” in your work environment. We will meet in Zoom and you will learn how to use advanced features and maximize participant engagement. Next we will share with you tips and best practices to give you confidence in your use of Zoom. Finally get your questions answered.
$49 per person.

QuickBooks Desktop Basics
2021-09-21 17:30 - 20:30 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room O-225, 235 N National Ave, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
This is a brief introductory course that covers the basic concepts of QuickBooks. It also reviews fundamental accounting concepts. The key features you will learn are managing QuickBook files, working with customer and vendor transactions, banking with QuickBooks, planning and creating a new company, and opening of balances and balance sheet reports.
This training meets Tuesdays, September 21-October 12, 2021.
$139 per person. Price includes materials.
