For-Credit Continuing Education

We are committed to meeting the outreach and lifelong educational needs of learners. Through the development and delivery of courses on campus, online and at designated off-campus locations, we connect the resources of the university with your needs. Apply your coursework toward professional development or degree completion. The courses on this page are offered for credit at UW-Stout Polytechnic. Some courses are also open for audit, as noted.

Summer 2026

Creative Problem-Solving (DES-196, 1 Credit)

This 1-week course allows students to develop their analytical and synthetic thinking skills by practicing established creative problem-solving methods. These methods are derived contemporary and historic creative practices, principally from art, design, and theatre. The methods involve both divergent and convergent thinking activities (e.g., brainstorming, concept mapping, etc.). Students will also explore diverse philosophies about creativity and its roles in different industries and disciplines. The five days will be organized into morning and afternoon sessions. During the sessions, students will engage in individual, small group, and large group creative problem-solving activities. These activities prepare students for a final creative problem-solving challenge. Students’ days will be spent writing, drawing, and juggling,* and may also include a variety of other things.😉

*Why juggling? Juggling is a classic creative problem-solving exercise. No experience necessary!

• Credits: 1
• Delivery Format: In-Person
• Instructor: Robert Fraher
• Start Date: July 13, 2026
• End Date: July 17, 2026
• Meeting Times: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

FIND INFORMATION ON ENROLLMENT AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE.

Remote Pilot Certification Prep (VID-296, 1 Credit)

Prepares students for the FAA’s Part 107 knowledge test to obtain a Remote Pilot Certificate. Covers drone regulations, airspace, weather effects, emergency procedures, and flight operations. Ideal for those seeking to operate drones commercially or enhance employability across multiple industries.

• Credits: 1
• Delivery Format: Online - Asynchronous
• Instructor: Jonny Wheeler
• Start Date: June 8, 2026
• End Date: July 5, 2026
• Meeting Times: n/a - Asynchronous

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Fall 2026

Elementary French I (FREN-101, 4 Credits)

Listening, pronunciation, reading, and writing. Basic vocabulary, polite phrases, questions and answers. Adjective agreement, present and some past-tense verbs. Cultural information about the French-speaking world. Stout Core - Communication Skills.

• Credits: 4
• Delivery Format: Online - Synchronous and Asynchronous
• Instructor: Sandrine Pell
• Start Date: September 2, 2026
• End Date: December 18, 2026
• Meeting Times: Online Synchronous Sessions - Thursdays, 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm

Elementary German I (GER-101, 4 Credits)

Establish a solid foundation in the fundamentals of the German language through the development of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills; foster interest in the language and culture of Germany. Stout Core - Communication Skills.

• Credits: 4
• Delivery Format: Online - Synchronous
• Instructor: David Coury
• Start Date: September 2, 2026
• End Date: December 18, 2026
• Meeting Times: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 9:30 am - 10:25 am

Elementary Japanese I (JAPN-101, 4 Credits) 

Stout Core - Communication Skills.

• Credits: 4
• Delivery Format: Online - Synchronous and Asynchronous
• Instructor: Magara Maeda
• Start Date: September 2, 2026
• End Date: December 18, 2026
• Meeting Times: Two sections available -
  • 600A: Online - Synchronous Sessions - Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:00 am - 10:50 am
  • 601A: Online - Synchronous Sessions - Mondays and Wednesdays, 11:00 am - 11:50 am

Winterm 2027 (Registration Not Yet Open)

Chainsaw Safety Certification (BIO-250, 1 Credit)

Two-day field course introducing chainsaw use, maintenance, and safety. Chainsaw parts, function, and care; proper care and use of personal protective equipment; creating a pre-fell plan and safety evaluations; and notching, felling, limbing, and bucking techniques. Chainsaw safety certification Levels I and 2 may be awarded upon completion.

• Credits: 1
• Delivery Format: In-Person, On-Campus
• Instructor: Forest Industry Safety and Training Alliance (FISTA)
• Start Date: TBD
• End Date: TBD
• Meeting Times: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Asynchronous

Spring 2027 (Registration Not Yet Open)

Elementary French II (FREN-102, 4 Credits)

Second level of understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in French. Introduction to future, conditional, imperfect and subjunctive verbs. Direct and indirect object pronouns. Short spontaneous and directed conversations. topics in cultures of French-speaking people. One year H.S. French or FREN-101 required. Stout Core - Communication Skills.

• Credits: 4
• Delivery Format: Online 
• Instructor: TBD
• Start Date: TBD
• End Date: TBD
• Meeting Times: TBD

Elementary German II (GER-102, 4 Credits)

Continued development of the fundamentals of the German language through the development of speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills; continued development of an understanding of German society and culture. Stout Core - Communication Skills.

• Credits: 4
• Delivery Format: Online 
• Instructor: TBD
• Start Date: TBD
• End Date: TBD
• Meeting Times: TBD

Elementary Japenese II (JAPN-102, 4 Credits)

Stout Core - Communication Skills.

• Credits: 4
• Delivery Format: Online 
• Instructor: TBD
• Start Date: TBD
• End Date: TBD
• Meeting Times: TBD

Flyfishing (PE-125, 1 Credit)

Fly tying, casting techniques, literature, stream craft, equipment considerations, conservation ethics and natural resources stewardship.

• Credits: 1 credit or audit by approval
• Delivery Format: In-Person, On- and Off-Campus
• Instructor: TBD
• Start Date: TBD
• End Date: TBD
• Meeting Times: TBD