Micro Credentials at NWTC

Automation 5: PLC (10-664-104) – 1 credit

This course covers programmable logic controller (PLC) application, troubleshooting, and implementation of program control; math and data move instructions; analog I/O modules; and producing a PLC program from specification. (Pre-Requisite: 10-664-103, Automation 4: PLC)

Important: This class consists of both lecture and hands-on lab activities. You can watch the lectures on video through the NWTC Blackboard learning management system. Plan approximately 30-36 hours to complete this class. Before beginning work in this class, please meet with an instructor in the Tech Hall or Mech Hall labs during posted open lab times.

Cost: $171.30

Leadership Academy

NWTC’s Leadership Academy aims to develop the leadership skills of front-line employees and potential team leaders. Topics covered include planning, controlling, delegating, organizing, motivating, decision-making, resolving conflict, and managing a diverse workforce. Students apply lessons about group work, team roles and development, meeting facilitation, problem solving, data, evaluations, and more.

Important Notes:

• This is a non-credit course.
• Access to high-speed internet and Blackboard Learning Management System are required.
• The In-Person and Online Marinette option has two locations all registrants must attend: MN115 and Online. Class dates for MN115 are 3/30, 4/13, and 4/27 (10:00 AM to 2:00 PM). Class dates for Online are scheduled 4/6, 4/20, and 5/4, but registrants can participate at any time online during those weeks.

Cost: $699.00

Lean Six Sigma (10-182-114) – 1 credit

In this course, you will develop a general awareness of Lean Six Sigma: what it is, why it matters, what makes it successful.  This course provides an overview of Six Sigma concepts and language and an introduction to the Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control (DMAIC) process improvement cycle.  This course will prepare you to take the green belt six sigma certification.

Corequisite: 10-182-112, Lean Manufacturing

Cost: Online Courses $160.30, In-Person and Blended Courses $165.30.

Occupational Safety & Health

NWTC’s Occupational Safety & Health micro credential focuses on workplace safety, health, and inspection. Throughout this series you will learn what workplace safety is, why it is important, and how it affects a business. Students will learn preventative measures to help create a safer work environment. Other topics covered include emergency response; workplace violence; health and wellness initiatives; drug free workplaces; routine inspections; filing reports; and workplace safety committees.

Important : This is a non-credit course.

Cost: $399.00

Project Management

NWTC’s Project Management micro credential covers all aspects of managing projects, from technical and measurable aspects to personnel and other issues. Students work closely in teams, helping them develop skills to tackle complex projects and consider different viewpoints. The combination of courses helps build the skills necessary to become a project manager within a variety of industries.

Important Notes:

• This is a non-credit course.
• Access to high-speed internet and Microsoft Teams are required.

Cost: $399.00

IT: Web: Database Development (10-154-125) – 3 credits

This covers database uses, database terminology, analyzing information requirements, data models, database design phases, entity relationships, normalization processes, database management systems, database objects, development environments, creating tables, writing queries using SQL, and testing.

Cost: Online Courses $477.90, In-Person and Blended Courses $492.90.