Moraine Park Technical College

Microsoft Excel Level 1 Professional Series
2021-08-23 17:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Influential Leadership
2021-09-23 08:00 - 12:00 | Fond du Lac Campus, O-209, 235 N National Ave, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
People deliver results, it’s just that simple. But often interpersonal conflicts and communication breakdowns get in the way of truly great performance. In this series, participants focus on building competence in the areas of: leadership credibility, accountability, interpersonal communication, collaboration, integrity and navigating change.
Target Audience: Individual contributors as well as leaders who seek to develop strong teams and drive outstanding results will benefit from this series.
This training meets Thursdays, September 23, 30, October 7, 14, and 21, 2021.
Series Price: $1300 per person. Price includes materials and refreshments.

Leading Others: Expanding Organizational Capability
2021-09-23 13:00 - 17:00 | Fond du Lac Campus, 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 training meets Thursdays, September 23, 30, October 7, 14, and 21, 2021
Series Price: $1300 per person. Price includes materials and refreshments.

Manufacturing Technology Roundup
2021-09-24 08:00 - 10:00 | Fond du Lac Campus, O-209, 235 N National Ave, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
Manufacturing is no stranger to innovation. What is next on the horizon in terms of game changing technologies? If you don’t have time to attend a lot of conferences and webinars, this two-hour session will catch you up on the latest technology trends in manufacturing; from AI to Robots/Cobots and from Industrial IoT to 4D Printing.
$55 per person. Price includes materials and refreshments.

Supervision 101
2021-09-27 08:00 - 16:30 | Fond du Lac Campus, O-209, 235 N National Ave, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
You’ve moved into a new role – Supervisor. Now you have so many questions about topics you have never even had to consider before. Communication, goal setting, delegation, coaching, legal issues – it’s just the beginning. This session will give you the tools you need to easily make the transition into your new role and help your team succeed. Over three days, you will learn the basic elements necessary to all new supervisors and have the opportunity to get answers to you most important questions. This interactive session will leave you with the “tools in your toolbox” to get started.
This training meets Mondays, September 27, October 4, and 11, 2021.
$825 per person. Price includes materials, lunch and refreshments.

Microsoft Excel Level 3 Professional Series
2021-09-27 17:30 - 21:30 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room O-206, 235 N National Ave, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, 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 training meets Mondays, September 27 and October 4, 2021.
$159 per person. Price includes materials.

Mid-Day Wellness - Nutrition
2021-09-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Learn quick and easy ways to eat healthier followed by a session of stretching that can be done anywhere, including your desk, with a focus on head, neck and shoulders. Series 1 will review that what you eat (and when) affects your energy levels and ability to focus during the workday. These mid-day classes are offered by a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach via Zoom and students will be actively engaged and encouraged to participate in their work or work at home environment if they so desire.
$25 per person. Price includes materials.

Automotive Voltage and Ohmeters
2021-10-01 09:00 - 15:30 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room B-128, 235 N. National Ave., Fond du Lac, WI, 54936, United States
Use digital volt ohmeters (DVOM), conduct voltage drop and relay circuit testing, and learn how to read automotive wiring diagrams. Classroom education is combined with hands-on application. Course prepares students for completion of A6 ASE electrical exam. Students are encourage to complete Automotive Circuits and Testing prior to this course.
$169 per person. Price includes materials and lunch.

Structural Welding Certification Exams
2021-10-02 08:00 - 16:00 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room E-156, 235 N National Ave , Fond du Lac , 54935
Wisconsin Statute #Ind.53.63 requires that all structural welding done in the state of Wisconsin be performed by state-certified welders. Single family or two-family dwellings and buildings used solely for agricultural purposes are exempt from this requirement.
All tests are in accordance with AWS D1.1 Structural Steel Welding Code. All joint configurations and welding processes must meet the criteria given under section 3 of AWS D1.1 titled Prequalification of WPSs.
Exam Information:

All tests are given by State of Wisconsin Weld Test Conductors. Welders successfully passing this test can be registered with the state of Wisconsin as certified welders. This is commonly known as being “state certified.”

Exams are given on 1” or 3/8” steel plate.
Joints are V-grooves with or without backing strips in the positions needed.
SMAW, FCAW or GMAW processes may be used.
More plates can be purchased for an additional fee.

Forklift Safety
2021-10-02 08:00 - 16:00 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room B-109, 235 N. National Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
Obtain compliance with OSHA standard 1910.178 for powered trucks as a new driver, attend for refresher training, or update your certification every 3 years by exploring the fundamentals of forklift operation. Students receive classroom and hands-on application by practicing with a forklift.
$125 per person. Price includes materials. Lunch on your own.

EPA 608 Universal Cert Prep
2021-10-06 17:00 - 20:00 | West Bend Campus, Room T-105, 2151 N Main St, West Bend, 53090
The EPA 608 Universal Certification Preparation Course reviews Core, Type I, Type II, and Type III sections for the 608 exam. This class meets face to face in a classroom and includes a study manual and practice tests. This course is designed for those working in the industry and will prepare you to pass our EPA Section 608 certification exam.
This training meets Wednesdays, October 6 and 13, 2021.
$150 per person. Price includes materials.

Work Productively
2021-10-12 12:30 - 16:30 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room O-205, 235 N National Ave, Fond du Lac, 54935
Participants learn the importance of completing projects within specified resources parameters and time frames. Learning activities focus on prioritizing tasks, apply industry standards and practices to ensure quality work, and seeking out opportunities to increase individual productivity.

Onboarding: How to Successfully Integrate New Employees
2021-10-13 08:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Most would agree that introductions to company processes and policies are a “must” when bringing in a new hire. Yet, it’s also just as important to help new hires gain a comprehensive view of their role and establish an effective network of support. Relationships and roles have the greatest impact on an employee’s immediate satisfaction and productivity in their new position. Clear expectations between a manager and his/her direct reports can make the difference between a relationship who succeeds and one who fails. Onboarding is the training course you need to help your new hires build a foundation for success from the get-go. At its core is the Onboarding Model with four overlapping elements — Resources, Rules, Relationships, and Roles. Using these elements as a cornerstone in the onboarding process, management learn how to become an active participant in helping new hires not only accelerate their involvement, but establish a groundwork for continual progression.
$145 per person. Price includes materials.

Introduction to AC Circuits
2021-10-14 08:00 - 12:00 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room B-113, 235 N National Ave, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
This course will introduce the basic theory of AC electrical circuits. Emphasis is placed on testing basic electrical circuits and troubleshooting practices. Scientific foundations used throughout electronic technology will be presented.
This training meets October 14, 15, and 18, 2021
$399 per person. Price includes materials.

Mid-Day Wellness - Focus & Productivity
2021-10-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Learn quick and easy ways to improve your sleep naturally followed by a session of stretching that can be done anywhere, including your desk, with a focus on hands, wrists, arms and shoulders. Series 2 will teach you ways to overcome sleep challenges that can leave you tired, grumpy, and unproductive at work. These mid-day classes are offered by a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach via Zoom and students will be actively engaged and encouraged to participate in their work or work at home environment if they so desire.
$25 per person. Price includes materials.

Automotive Intro to Scan Tools
2021-10-15 09:00 - 15:30 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room B-128, 235 N. National Ave., Fond du Lac, WI, 54936, United States
Navigate and operate a Snap-on Verus Pro scan tool by exploring 95% of the features and functionality. Verus Pro scan tools are used in class but students can bring in their own scan tools if they prefer. Snap-on certification testing after passing certification exam (optional). Course prepares students for A6 ASE electrical exam.
$169 per person. Price includes materials and lunch.

Adapt to Change
2021-10-18 12:30 - 16:30 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room O-205, 235 N National Ave, Fond du Lac, 54935
Participants learn to apply a change model and its methodology to the business environment. Learning activities help participants respond quickly to unexpected events, contribute to innovative approaches, and think creatively. Participants are encourage to adopt a personal philosophy incorporating lifelong learning as a means of maintaining adaptability.
$99 per person.

EPA 608 Exam Proctoring
2021-10-20 17:00 - 20:00 | West Bend Campus, Room T-105, 2151 N Main St, West Bend, 53090
Once you have completed the EPA 608 Universal Certification Prep course you will be ready to take the exam. Test time starts promptly. Time to complete the exam varies.
$70 per person. Price includes materials.

Managing the Performance of Others
2021-10-25 08:00 - 12:00 | Fond du Lac Campus, O-209, 235 N National Ave, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
As the manager, supervisor or leader of a work group or team, performance leaders help others do the work that ultimately makes an organization successful. They must ensure employee performance aligns with the direction and strategy of the organization. The skills taught in this workshop help participants prepare for and conduct different types of performance-related discussions. In this series, participants focus on building competence in the areas of: team accountability, coaching, business thinking, decision making, and change management.
This training meets Mondays, October 25, November 1, 8, and 15, 2021.
Series Price: $950 per person. Price includes materials.
