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Unleash Your Genius

As a trailblazer in the artificial intelligence landscape, WCTC is committed to shaping the future by embracing emerging technologies and taking proactive steps to train Wisconsin's workforce. With new AI technologies rapidly becoming more prevalent in our everyday lives, we're proud to offer a comprehensive suite of educational opportunities in artificial intelligence, all designed by industry experts to get our students future-ready.

Get Future-Ready with Real-World AI Training

No doubt you've heard a lot about AI lately. But how do you make it actually work for you? Our Corporate Training Center is offering a suite of workshops designed to equip you with actionable steps to implement AI tools in your personal and professional life.

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Empowering Entrepreneurs

WCTC is proud to partner with gener8tor to provide dedicated, free-to-participate programming designed to help businesses launch and thrive in Waukesha County and beyond. Connect with like-minded engineers and technologists within your cohort and gener8tor's network of more than 800 alumni.

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gALPHA Venture Creation

4 Weeks | Held Twice Annually

gALPHA is a free venture-creation workshop that helps entrepreneurially-minded community members create high-growth startups. This program provides product ideas, mentorship and one-on-one coaching to help participants develop innovative and marketable products or solutions.

  • Get individualized coaching and mentorship during weekly one-on-one meetings and calls.
  • This program is open to anyone in the Greater Waukesha area, regardless of enrollment at WCTC.
  • No prior AI experience is required – just bring your passion and creativity!

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gBETA Main Street Regional AI

7 Weeks | Applications Open Now!

The gBETA annual accelerator program helps startup founders work to refine their value propositions and business models, enhance their digital marketing efforts, connect with mentors and build their fundraising skills.

  • gBETA's cohort-based model connects participants with relevant mentors, investors and resources.
  • Ideal candidates can identify gaps and opportunities in their current workflows where the application of AI would benefit their business.
  • This program is open to all established small businesses in any industry.

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WCTC Applied AI Lab

Help Us Shape the Future

The WCTC Applied AI Lab is more than just a classroom, it's a strategic investment in the future of Waukesha County and the surrounding region. By fostering innovation and talent development, the lab will drive economic growth and strengthen our community. Let's work together to build a thriving region powered by innovation.

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Artificial Intelligence Academic Programs

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AI Data Specialist

Develop the data and programming skills necessary to acquire, analyze and prepare data for use in machine learning algorithms in this first-of-its-kind comprehensive associate degree program.

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AI Technician

Go beyond foundational skills in this 23-credit certificate. Dive into machine learning algorithms, image recognition/computer vision and natural language processing.

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Foundations of AI

Build a solid foundation for a career in the rapidly growing field of AI in this 17-credit certificate. Learn important data skills, including how to extract, analyze and prepare data for AI algorithms.

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First in Wisconsin

Waukesha County Technical College is proud to be the first college in the Wisconsin Technical College System to offer a state-approved degree program in artificial intelligence and machine learning.

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"We are pushing the envelope on artificial intelligence and we intend to lead indefinitely. WCTC is setting the pace for AI learning for business and industry in Southeastern Wisconsin."

WCTC President Rich Barnhouse, Ph.D.