Get the in-demand training you need to further your career or to prepare for your next one. From AutoCAD to Welding, we have you covered.

Skilled professionals looking to advance in their career will find courses in Construction Project Management, Home Inspection, and prep courses for the Wisconsin Journeyman Electrician exam.

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Upcoming Courses and Training

Home and Shop Courses

Woodworking 1 | $347
Explore the fundamentals of woodworking while learning how to safely and competently use the table saw, jointer, planer, miter saw, hand tools, and drills. Students will complete a basic exercise for each tool and can choose from two offered projects to build and take home.
#36800, Truax-Main Building, 9/30-11/18, Monday, 6-9 PM Instructor: Kate Waterman
#36801, Truax-Main Building, 10/6-11/24, Sunday, 12-3 PM Instructor: Kate Waterman
Woodworking 2 | $347
Continue exploring the world of woodworking while learning more in depth techniques, joinery, routers, and project planning. Students will have more independent shop time and build an offered project or an approved one of their choosing.
#36802, Truax-Main Building, 10/2-11/20, Wednesday, 6-9 PM Instructor: Kate Waterman
Intro to Woodturning | $289
Embark on a creative journey in woodturning! Woodturning involves shaping wood on a lathe to create items such as bowls, vases, and pens. In this course you and your classmates will rotate between woodturning and tool sharpening, engaging in hands-on learning experiences. You will learn essential techniques, culminating in four unique projects. Whether a complete novice or having some experience, this course offers the foundational skills and confidence to pursue woodturning as a rewarding hobby in a safe and supportive environment.
#37226, The Bodgery (near Comm. Ave), 10/2-11/20, Wednesday, 6:30-9:30 PM Instructor: Ris Fleming
Use Power Tools and Build Stuff | $360
In this hands-on experience you will learn how to use power tools to build a couple of projects. This class will focus on safe use of circular saws, jigsaws, table saws and miter saws. You will also learn about drills and drivers. You will learn how to lay out and build a small 2x4 stud wall, and then learn how to measure, cut and build a step stool/tool carrier, which you get to take home.
#35208, Commercial, 10/5-11/23, Saturday, 9 AM-12 PM Instructor: Kate Waterman
#35210, Commercial, 10/1-11/19, Tuesday, 6-9 PM Instructor: Kate Waterman
Basics of Automotive Maintenance | $45
This course is intended to help you feel more confident in understanding a variety of vehicle systems. The class will be presentation followed by hands-on lab time. You will learn topics including fluids, tires, brakes and more, so that you may do it yourself when needed. This course will also help prepare you to discuss issues when your vehicle needs to be repaired.
#35260, Truax-Main Building, 11/14, Thursday, 5-8 PM Instructor: Marty Prew

 

Construction and Electrical Courses

Solidworks 1 | $322
An introductory course to parametric solid modeling using SolidWorks 3D modeling software. Explore fundamental modeling techniques used to create parts, by creating common features including extrusions, revolves, ribs and shell features, and patterns. Introduction to basic drawing layout. Emphasis on the design intent of parametric solid models, to create fully defined 3D models.
#36176, Truax-Main Building, 10/1-11/19, Tuesday, 6-9 PM Instructor: Ben King
Construction Project Management | $299
This course covers the use of all the tools required to operate as a successful professional manager. You will learn all aspects of a construction project, understanding business structure, administration contracts, blue print constructability review, estimating, project scheduling and all facets of coordination to close out the project. Class exercises develop skills you can use on the job.
#36094, Online Live, 10/5-10/19, Saturday, 10 AM-2 PM Instructor: Pearl Lawson
Dwelling Contractor Initial Qualifier Course | $99
Our Dwelling Contractor Initial Qualifier course meets all the State of Wisconsin education requirements for getting your DCQ license. This course can be done at your own pace. This course covers an overview of Wisconsin's construction laws, an introduction into Uniform Dwelling Code and required content of best construction business practices.
Self-paced, Online Course, 12 Hours Instructor: Steve Rewey
Dwelling Contractor Continuing Education Course | $99
Our Dwelling Contractor Continuing Education course meets all the State of Wisconsin education requirements for 12 hours of Continuing Education for renewing your DCQ license for a 2 year term. This course is done at your own pace. This course covers an overview of Wisconsin's construction laws, and introduction into Uniform Dwelling Code and required content of best construction business practices. 
Self-paced, Online Course, 12 Hours Instructor: Steve Rewey
Electrical Code Training | $229
This course is designed to help the individual navigate and understand the National Electrical Code. We will look at the layout and individual chapter while also touching on specific items. There will be practice code quizzes and time for Q and A at each class.
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AutoCAD Introduction | $259
This is an introduction to Computer Aided Design using the industry-standard software Autodesk AutoCAD and will cover document setup, customizations, two-dimensional drawing, modifications, dimensioning, and document layout for printing. Competency in Windows operating system is required.
Future offerings will be posted here.

Real Estate Courses

WI Real Estate Biennium CE | $167
According to the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS), all real estate licensees must complete 18 hours of continuing education in each biennium. Madison College provides licensees with the opportunity to earn 18 CEUs in this single, self-paced, online course.
#36040, Online, 8/11-12/15 Instructor: Anne Blood

Welding Courses

Basic Gas Metal Arc Welding 1 | $279
Students develop manipulative skills on all types of joints in the flat, horizontal and vertical up and down position using short circuiting transfer. Students will perform gas metal arc welding techniques using 1/8" to 1/2" structural fabricated parts, as per AWS code standards. Emphasis is placed on operating gas metal arc welding equipment in a safe manner and determining machine set-up for metal thickness, wire size and speed. Part 1 of 2.
Future offerings will be posted here
Basic Gas Metal Arc Welding 2 | $279
Part 2 of 2
#36140, Truax-Main Building, 9/30-10/16, Monday and Wednesday, 6-9 PM Instructor TBD
Basic Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 1 | $279
Part 1 of 2: Introductory course designed to provide the learner with a basic theoretical understanding of the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding process. Emphasis is placed on welding safety, equipment set-up/adjustment and developing manipulative skills using the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Process. Welding skills are developed by performing a variety of weld joints in the flat and horizontal position on mild steel and stainless steel. Welding electrode identification, applications and shielding gasses are also addressed.
#36142, Truax-Main Building, 10/21-11/6, Monday and Wednesday, 6-9 PM Instructor TBD
Basic Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 2 | $279
Part 2 of 2.
#36144, Truax-Main Building, 11/11-11/27, Monday and Wednesday, 6-9 PM Instructor TBD
Art Welding for Beginners | $248
This introductory class is open to all levels and will cover the fundamentals of welding and plasma cutting as you make a pre-determined garden sculpture or seasonal decor.
#35354, Truax-Main Building, 10/15-11/19, Tuesday, 6-9 PM Instructor: Amanda Neumaier
#35338, Truax-Main Building, 11/7-12/19, Thursday, 6-9 PM Instructor: Amanda Neumaier
Art Welding | $323
Create your own metal sculpture using a combination of fabrication and welding techniques. This class will expand your knowledge of welding and sculpture design as you make your own personalized art. Students must have taken "Art Welding for Beginners" or have prior welding experience.
#37164, Truax-Main Building, 10/5-11/23, Saturday, 9 AM-12 PM Instructor: Dan Fox
High School - Intro to Welding | $130
Are you interested in learning how to weld? This is 3 week introductory welding course geared toward ages 14-17 year olds. Types of welding we’d be covering are week 1 SMAW (stick welding), week 2 GMAW (mig welding), week 3 TIG welding. We’ll cover basic mild steel and touch briefly into stainless steel TIG welding the last week! Students should wear proper shop attire (jeans, long sleeve shirt and leather boots) to each class.to each class.
#35410, Truax-Main Building, 11/2-11/16, Saturday, 9 AM - 12 PM Instructor: Nick Castillo

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Water and Environmental Professional Development

Madison College is partnering with UW-Madison to offer Water and Environmental Professional Development classes.  Participation in this course and successful completion of the hands-on and written examinations qualifies for 40 professional development hours (PDH) or 4.0 continuing education units (CEU). 

Cross-Connection Control and Backflow Prevention

Course Overview

  • Fulfill backflow prevention tester training requirements
  • Understand cross-connection and backflow hazards
  • Select the right backflow prevention assembly for each application
  • Test and repair backflow prevention assemblies hands on

Who Should Attend?

Practical training for plumbers, sprinkler fitters, facility maintenance personnel, and utility workers focusing on procedures for cross-connection control, backflow prevention, and testing of backflow prevention assemblies.

Upcoming sessions:
October 21-25, 2024
March 3-7, 2025

Fee: $1295

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Wisconsin Refresher Course Cross-Connection Control and Backflow Prevention 

Course Overview

Earn continuing education hours needed to renew your registration, and review the appropriate application of backflow prevention methods, devices, and assemblies. You will also receive information on the latest backflow test procedures and plumbing code requirements related to cross-connection control and backflow prevention.

Who Should Attend?

Practical training for plumbers, sprinkler fitters, facility maintenance personnel, and utility workers focusing on procedures for cross-connection control, backflow prevention, and testing of backflow prevention assemblies.

Upcoming sessions:
October 24, 2024
March 6, 2025

Fee: $295

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ASSE Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Course and Exam

Course Overview

Earn the ASSE Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester certification by completing this course and exam. The ASSE Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester certification meets Backflow Tester certification requirements in Minnesota, Michigan and many other states.

Who Should Attend?

Practical training for plumbers, sprinkler fitters, facility maintenance personnel, and utility workers focusing on procedures for cross-connection control, backflow prevention, and testing of backflow prevention assemblies.

Upcoming sessions:
October 21-25, 2024
March 3-7, 2025

Fee: $1595

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Professional Aeronautics Certification

Let your dreams take flight!

Madison College is partnering with Wisconsin Aviation to launch the new professional aeronautics program. The professional aeronautics certification (PAC) is a noncredit, accelerated program that includes ground courses and flight training for private-pilot certification, instrument-flight rating, commercial-pilot licensure, and flight instructor certification.

Private Pilot Ground and Flight training starts August 2024.

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