Madison Area Training Sessions

In person as well as online sessions via Zoom are available – click on each session title for details. For online sessions, after registering, a WWBIC team member will be in touch to share the link to the class as well as to gather our quick Client Information Form. If you have any questions, please reach out to your regional WWBIC office or email us at info@wwbic.com

Looking for webinars to take on your own time? No problem. Contact us today at 414.263.5450 to connect to WWBIC’s training sessions “on-demand.”

Expand the sections below to view classes based on your business stage, or scroll down to view a full calendar of Madison area classes. If you’re looking for classes in other areas of the state, click here.

Starting a Business

Classes for those new to WWBIC or looking for training & resources to get their business started

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  •  January 28, 2025
     5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Aprenda sobre los servicios que WWBIC puede ofrecerle, incluyendo información sobre los cursos en educación para pequeños negocios y sobre los recursos financieros disponibles para todo tipo de negocio existente o en planes de ejecución. (more…)


  •  February 18, 2025
     6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Are you interested in starting a business but are unsure of where to start? If you have a hobby, business idea, or home-based business that you want to expand, an expert facilitator will help guide you through a personal assessment and will go over the following questions: • Is there a need for your product (more…)


  •  March 4, 2025
     6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Selecting the type of legal structure for your company can be complicated. This training goes over all business structures including LLC, partnerships, and sole proprietorships. Find out which structure is right for your business and the steps to take to become a legal business entity. (more…)


  •  March 25, 2025
     5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

¿Está interesado en iniciar un negocio, pero no está seguro si tiene las habilidades para comenzar? En esta capacitación, realizaremos una evaluación de habilidades personales, escucharemos a alguien que ha convertido sus habilidades y pasiones en un negocio y los pasos que tomó para convertir su sueño en realidad. (more…)

Managing a Business

Classes for those who have recently launched a business.

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  •  February 25, 2025
     5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

En este taller, aprenderá los diferentes tipos de recursos de capital, cómo estar listo para la solicitud y el préstamo, cómo entrevistar y ser entrevistado por un banquero y cómo presentar ante un comité de préstamos. Los expertos en préstamos del Banco y WWBIC dirigirán la sesión y responderán a todas sus preguntas. (more…)


  •  March 11, 2025
     12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

In Partnership with UW Law & Entrepreneurship Clinic Selecting the type of legal structure for your company can be complicated.  This class goes in-depth on the Limited Liability Company (LLC) structure. Find out if this structure is right for your business. Experts from UW Law and Entrepreneurship Clinic will walk through the steps to take to (more…)


  •  March 18, 2025
     6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

In this workshop, you will learn different types of capital resources, how to be application and loan ready, how to interview and be interviewed by a banker, and how to present to a loan committee. Bank and WWBIC lending experts will lead the session and answer all your questions. (more…)

Growing a Business

Classes for both new & experienced business owners to expand their learning and improve their results.

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  •  February 4, 2025
     12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Start the new year strong by leveraging the expertise of WWBIC, SCORE, and the Small Business Development Center to achieve your business goals. During this training, representatives from each organization will provide an overview of their services and resources designed to help entrepreneurs succeed. Whether you’re seeking mentoring, skill-building workshops, or funding opportunities, you’ll discover (more…)


  •  February 11, 2025
     6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Learn how to simplify market research and uncover valuable customer insights using Madison Public Library tools. This training will guide you through accessing powerful resources to analyze market trends, identify target audiences, and make data-driven decisions. Discover how these tools can help you grow and succeed. (more…)

Financial Wellness

Classes for those looking to improve their personal finances. All WWBIC financial capability programs are FREE to attendees.

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  •  January 21, 2025
     8:00 am - 9:00 am

If you’ve had credit challenges in the past, it won’t take the rest of your life to recover. Join us to learn practices with the most impact on your credit score and how you can take control. (more…)

ALL UPCOMING MADISON AREA CLASSES

If you’ve had credit challenges in the past, it won’t take the rest of your life to recover. Join us to learn practices with the most impact on your credit score and how you can take control. (more…)


  •  January 28, 2025
     5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Aprenda sobre los servicios que WWBIC puede ofrecerle, incluyendo información sobre los cursos en educación para pequeños negocios y sobre los recursos financieros disponibles para todo tipo de negocio existente o en planes de ejecución. (more…)


  •  February 4, 2025
     12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Start the new year strong by leveraging the expertise of WWBIC, SCORE, and the Small Business Development Center to achieve your business goals. During this training, representatives from each organization will provide an overview of their services and resources designed to help entrepreneurs succeed. Whether you’re seeking mentoring, skill-building workshops, or funding opportunities, you’ll discover (more…)


  •  February 11, 2025
     6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Learn how to simplify market research and uncover valuable customer insights using Madison Public Library tools. This training will guide you through accessing powerful resources to analyze market trends, identify target audiences, and make data-driven decisions. Discover how these tools can help you grow and succeed. (more…)


  •  February 18, 2025
     6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Are you interested in starting a business but are unsure of where to start? If you have a hobby, business idea, or home-based business that you want to expand, an expert facilitator will help guide you through a personal assessment and will go over the following questions: • Is there a need for your product (more…)


  •  February 25, 2025
     5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

En este taller, aprenderá los diferentes tipos de recursos de capital, cómo estar listo para la solicitud y el préstamo, cómo entrevistar y ser entrevistado por un banquero y cómo presentar ante un comité de préstamos. Los expertos en préstamos del Banco y WWBIC dirigirán la sesión y responderán a todas sus preguntas. (more…)


  •  March 4, 2025
     6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Selecting the type of legal structure for your company can be complicated. This training goes over all business structures including LLC, partnerships, and sole proprietorships. Find out which structure is right for your business and the steps to take to become a legal business entity. (more…)


  •  March 11, 2025
     12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

In Partnership with UW Law & Entrepreneurship Clinic Selecting the type of legal structure for your company can be complicated.  This class goes in-depth on the Limited Liability Company (LLC) structure. Find out if this structure is right for your business. Experts from UW Law and Entrepreneurship Clinic will walk through the steps to take to (more…)


  •  March 18, 2025
     6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

In this workshop, you will learn different types of capital resources, how to be application and loan ready, how to interview and be interviewed by a banker, and how to present to a loan committee. Bank and WWBIC lending experts will lead the session and answer all your questions. (more…)


  •  March 25, 2025
     5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

¿Está interesado en iniciar un negocio, pero no está seguro si tiene las habilidades para comenzar? En esta capacitación, realizaremos una evaluación de habilidades personales, escucharemos a alguien que ha convertido sus habilidades y pasiones en un negocio y los pasos que tomó para convertir su sueño en realidad. (more…)

Prefer to view all upcoming Madison area classes in list format? Click here.

WWBIC is an equal opportunity provider.

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made upon request with at least two weeks' notice. Please contact your local WWBIC office for arrangements. SBA programs are offered to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.

In accordance with federal laws and U.S. Department of the Treasury policy, this organization is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write to:

U.S. Department of the Treasury
Director, Office of Civil Rights and Equal Employement Opportunity
1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20220

Call (202) 622-1160; or send an e-mail to crcomplaints@treasury.gov.

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