Talent Development Courses
Recruit, develop, and retain a highly skilled workforce with Mid-State's talent development courses. Options include online or online live courses as well as free, self-paced instruction.
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Professional Communications Instructor
This course prepares Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board (LESB) certified officers to effectively administer and teach the Professional Communication Skills (PCS) training program. This course emphasizes teaching and learning techniques that promote active learning, support learners with a variety of learning preferences and needs and generate continuous improvements in teaching and learning. The goal of this program is to prepare certified officers who are proficient in using PCS techniques to deliver LESB-approved PCS curriculum.
Prerequisite: Must have completed the 32-hour CJ-IDC course before attending, OR be a currently-certified LESB instructor. Must be a certified officer with at least three years experience. Must pass any skills evaluation conducted at the beginning of this course.
Monday, May 12 - Wednesday, May 14
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Wisconsin Rapids Campus
Class ID: 116 • Course Fee: $205
Instructor: James Schuessler
ServSafe Food Safety Online
Applied sanitation procedures in the food handling functions of purchasing, storage, preparation, and service. A score of 70% or better on the ServSafe exam, taken in person at a designated time, will lead to certification in food sanitation from the National Restaurant Association. The state of Wisconsin requires licensed food service establishments to have at least one Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. Successful completion of this course meets the state of Wisconsin requirement.
Monday, June 2 – Thursday, July 31
Online • Class ID: 175 • Course Fee: $99
Instructor: Richard Neumann
Wisconsin Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference
Gathering economic development practitioners, local decision makers, and community champions, the Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference features presentations and technical programming to help small towns create environments in which entrepreneurs can thrive.
Thursday, June 19 – Friday, June 20
Wisconsin Rapids Area
Early bird rate (ends May 17): $100
General registration (ends June 3): $125
Additional Options
Looking for something else?
- Take a look at our continuing education offerings for a variety of professional upskilling options.
- Check out additional online classes through our partnership with ed2go.
- Explore Mid-State’s customized workforce training.
