Robotics, SHRM, Parenting and Divorce, More Offered in March
February 20, 2025
March Noncredit Classes Include SHRM, Robotics
The Walters State Division of Workforce Training plans to offer new and returning popular courses in its noncredit schedule in March. For more information or to register for these classes, contact Kellie Hendrix at 423-798-7988 or Kellie.HendrixFREEWS.
ONLINE CLASSES
• Parenting and Divorce is the state-mandated class for divorcing parents. These classes
offered through the Zoom videoconferencing platform. Learn communications and parenting
skills that can make the divorce process less traumatic for everyone, particularly
children. The cost is $60, and the class meets from 5:30-9:30 p.m. on March 4 or March
18.
• Auctioneering 50-Hour (Apprenticeship) will be offered online March 11-April 10,
6-10 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students learn the basics of auctioneering in
an easy-to-understand format that meets the Tennessee educational licensing requirements.
The course provides the auctioneering fundamentals with ethics and professionalism
strongly emphasized. Upon completion of this course and passing of the apprenticeship
exam, students then must submit an application for an apprentice license along with
payment and certificate of completion to the Tennessee Auctioneer Commission for issuance
of an apprentice license. The cost is $634.
SEVIER COUNTY CAMPUS
• SHRM CP/SCP Certification Preparation will be held 8 a.m.-5 p.m. March 3-6. This
class prepares individuals for the Society of Human Resources certification exam.
This program covers the four knowledge domains: people, organization, workplace and
strategy. Eight behavioral competencies are covered: leadership and navigation, ethical
practice, business acumen, relationship management, consultation, critical evaluation,
global and cultural effectiveness, and communication. The cost is $1,595.
NEWPORT CENTER
• Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) will be held from 8 a.m.-noon
on March 6 and March 13. Students will gain hands-on experience utilizing Ersi software.
Sessions will include software basics and managing and visualizing spatial data. For
information on the cost for individuals or group, please contact Hendrix.
NISWONGER CAMPUS
• Industrial Electricity & PLC Troubleshooting and Programming will be offered 5-8
p.m. on Thursdays, March 6-June 5. This course provides an over of AC and DC electrical
concepts with an emphasis on troubleshooting using schematics and measuring devices.
The class includes an introduction to programmable logic controllers, including uploading
and downloading programs. Students will learn how to monitor and use PLC programming
software as a troubleshooting tool. This class also includes PLC control system maintenance.
The cost is $1,995.
• Introduction to Robotics Operation and Programming will be offered from 8-10 a.m.
on Tuesdays and Thursdays from March 18-June 3. Featuring hands-on training, the course
provides a basic understanding of robot operations and programming, material handling
and components. The class also includes preventative maintenance and troubleshooting
sections. Teachings align to the FANUC Certified Robot Operator National Certification
offered through NOCTI. This level focuses on the core robot operator skills needed
by employers as entry-level or incumbent workers. The cost is $695.
MULTIPLE CAMPUSES
• Microsoft Excel Level 3 will be held March 11 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on the Niswonger
and Morristown campuses and the Newport Center. This class covers the more complicated
areas of Excel, including PivotTables, Pivot Charts, troubleshooting formulas, advanced
formatting and data analysis. The cost is $150.