Moraine Park Technical College

Practical Project Planning
2021-11-01 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
Successfully completing projects on time and within budget is critical to business success at all levels. Yet many project managers need help understanding the key principles to be successful. This course provides project managers an understanding of the steps to successfully lead projects to completion, including definition, planning and implementation. Participants will be able to:

Define the work to be completed (the objective)
Identify products and services ( scope of the project work and milestones)
Define the work to be done
Create a project schedule
Identify needed roles and staff to do the work
Estimate cost and create a budget
Balance cost, time and quality constraints
Identify risks
Handle and mitigate risks

16-hour online course. This course will be available online from November 1 – 12, 2021.
$599 per person.

Zodiak: The Game of Business Strategy and Finance
2021-11-04 08:00 - 16:30 | Fond du Lac Campus, O-209, 235 N National Ave, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
Zodiak is a sophisticated classroom business simulation disguised as a board game. It’s a fast-paced, energizing and engaging way to build the financial literacy and business acumen skills of your managers, leaders and employees. During this one-day classroom program, participants use financial data to make decisions to invest in new product and equipment; manage inventory, costs and cash flow; purchase materials; and respond to quality changes.
$425 per person. Price includes materials and refreshments.

Automotive Intro to Labscope
2021-11-05 09:00 - 15:30 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room B-128, 235 N. National Ave., Fond du Lac, WI, 54936, 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.

Blueprint Reading Basics
2021-11-08 17:00 - 20:00 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room O-217, 235 N National Ave, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
Develops the ability to read, visualize and interpret industrial blueprints. Reviews measuring systems methods and math. Includes areas of dimensioning, tolerancing detail and assembly drawings.
This training meets Mondays, November 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2021
$370 per person.

CAD Drawing Sketchup I
2021-11-08 17:30 - 20:30 | West Bend Campus
Introduces the student to the basics of computer-aided drawing (CAD) techniques and it’s uses in the construction industry. Students explore basic construction drawings. Familiarity with basic computer knowledge and blueprint reading helpful.
This training meets Monday, November 8 and Wednesday, November 10, 2021
$69 per person. Price includes materials.

Think Critically
2021-11-09 12:30 - 16:30 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room O-205, 235 N National Ave, Fond du Lac, 54935
Participants learn to differentiate assumptions from reality, maintain an open mind approaching concepts and problems from different perspectives, and use systematic, logical thinking to analyze processes.
$99 per person.

Introduction to DC Circuits
2021-11-11 08:00 - 16:30 | 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 DC 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 Thursday, November 11 and Friday, November 12, 2021.
Price: $499 per person. Price includes materials.

Mid-Day Wellness - Stress Relief
2021-11-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Learn quick and easy ways to identify triggers and how to manage stress for better sleep, immunity, and mood followed by a session of stretching that can be done anywhere, including your desk, with a focus on hips and legs. Series 4 will review how stress can be the primary cause of many diseases and how it affects all your body systems. 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 Labscope Application
2021-11-12 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.

Demonstrate Integrity
2021-11-17 12:30 - 16:30 | Beaver Dam Campus, Room K-212, 700 Gould Street , Beaver Dam , WI, 53916, United States
Participants learn to demonstrate trustworthiness by being honest, dependable, and reliable. Learning activities help participants learn to apply ethical standards to workplace conduct, and to consistently produce high-quality work.
$99 per person.

CAD Drawing Sketchup II
2021-11-29 17:30 - 20:30 | West Bend Campus, Room L-110, 2151 N Main Street, West Bend, WI, 53090, United States
Takes your computer-aided drawing (CAD) drawing skills to the next level. Students explore additional CAD topics related to the construction industry.
This training meets Monday, November 29 and Wednesday, December 2, 2021.
$69 per person. Price includes materials.

Supervision 101
2021-12-02 08:00 - 16:30 | Beaver Dam Campus, Room K-201, 700 Gould Street , Beaver Dam , 53916
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 Thursdays, December 2, 9 and 16, 2021.
$825 per person. Price includes materials, lunch and refreshments.

Managing Across Cultures
2021-12-02 08:00 - 16:30 | West Bend Campus, Room T-117, 2151 N Main St, West Bend, WI, 53090, United States
Our culture defines many aspects of how we think, feel, and act. It can be challenging for managers to bridge cultural differences and bring employees together into a functioning team. This course will give supervisors and managers easy-to-use techniques for communicating across cultures, building teams, promoting multiculturalism in the organization, and leveraging the global talent pool.
$299 per person. Price includes materials, lunch and refreshments.

Forklift Safety
2021-12-03 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.

Building Relationships for Success in Sales
2021-12-03 08:00 - 16:30 | Fond du Lac Campus, O-209, 235 N National Ave, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
If your trainees are in the business of sales, then they are in the business of building relationships. In this course, participants will discover that the business of all sales professionals is making friends and building relationships, no matter the size of the company or the type of market.
$299 per person. Price includes materials and refreshments.

Structural Welding Certification Exams
2021-12-04 08:00 - 16:00 | Jackson Regional Center, Room JX-118
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.

Listening with Intent
2021-12-07 08:00 - 12:00 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room O-205, 235 N National Ave, Fond du Lac, 54935
Being a great listener is essential at work. If someone shows a sincere desire to understand what others have to say, has an open mind, and is willing to have their assumptions and conclusions about others’ messages corrected, they show the signs of being an active listener. Listening with Intent teaches participants how to master the skills of active listening. They will learn how to connect with the speaker, how to collect information by paying attention to the context of the message, how to reach an unbiased conclusion about what they learned, and how to understand common situations that block active listening.
$150 per person. Price includes material and refreshments.

Advanced Project Management
2021-12-08 08:00 - 16:00 | Fond du Lac Campus, O-209, 235 N National Ave, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
It’s easy to forget the “manager” part of your “project manager” title among the other range of activities you are responsible for. However, your management skills are an important part of your success as a project manager, so it is crucial that you grow both of those skill sets. There are also some advanced project management techniques that you can master to help bring your projects to successful completion. This workshop presumes that participants have a thorough understanding of project management, including topics such as preparing a statement of work, setting project goals, scheduling, budgeting, managing project risks, and executing a project.
$225 per person. Price includes materials, refreshments and lunch.

Emotional Intelligence
2021-12-14 08:00 - 12:00 | West Bend Campus, Room T-120, 2151 North Main Street, West Bend , 53090
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 and refreshments.
