InterPro - NCPD - New Course Approval Process

The following document outlines the New Course Approval Process . It ensures all teams understand the sequence of steps involved.

1. Draft the Course Proposal

Download and complete:

  • When the Program Director has an idea for a new professional development course, they will download and fill out the highlighted sections of this NCPD Course Proposal Template.

Optional consultation while drafting: Program Directors are encouraged to meet with the Marketing Team and LDT while drafting the proposal.

  • The Marketing Team can advise on market analysis and help draft curriculum webpage language, including the course summary, audience, and related fields.

  • LDT can assist with drafting learning outcomes and selecting the most appropriate delivery mode.

2. Submit the Course Proposal

When the proposal is ready:

3. Approval Process

If the NCPD Director approves the course, they will:

  • Add an electronic signature and approval date to the proposal.

  • Move the final version to the Approved New Course Proposals Box folder.

  • Email newcourse@interpro.wisc.edu with a copy to the Program Director to confirm approval.

4. Curriculum Creation in CSIS

Within one week of approval:

  • Program Support creates the new curriculum in CSIS and notifies the Program Director and support teams.

  • If Marketing or LDT were not involved during the proposal drafting phase:

    • They will review the curriculum webpage text in CSIS within one week. This includes the course summary, overview, learning objectives, audience, and outline.

    • They will send recommended edits to the Program Director.

    • Once the Program Director approves the revisions, Marketing or LDT will enter the updates into CSIS and notify the Program Director and support teams when complete.

5. Publish the Curriculum

When the curriculum is finalized:

  • Program Support publishes the course in CSIS and sends the curriculum to the website.

6. Next Steps

When the Program Director is ready to schedule the course offering, they should complete the Course Planning Form.

Additional next steps include:

  • LDT schedules a course development kickoff meeting.

  • Marketing schedules a marketing kickoff meeting.


Keywords:
InterPro NCPD non-credit 'professional development' course approval new 
Doc ID:
122599
Owned by:
Divya D. in Interdisciplinary Professional Programs
College of Engineering
Created:
2022-11-22
Updated:
2026-01-21
Sites:
Interdisciplinary Professional Programs