WALA Management Essentials
WALA has partnered with industry experts to offer management courses tailored for the assisted living profession.
Get the training you need—anytime, anywhere.
Each course is developed by seasoned professionals to close knowledge gaps and provide a clear path to success in assisted living management.
WALA has partnered with industry experts to offer management courses tailored for the assisted living profession.
Get the training you need—anytime, anywhere.
Each course is developed by seasoned professionals to close knowledge gaps and provide a clear path to success in assisted living management.
Upcoming Classes
Medicare 101: Understanding the Basics and How it Impacts Your Residents
August 19, 2026
Medicare can be extremely confusing, however is something most of your residents will utilize at some point. This 2-hour virtual session is led by Stacie Opahle with ePlatinum Health who will explain the basics of Medicare.
Learn MoreCultivating a Stay Culture
September 10, 2026
A positive stay culture doesn't happen by accident. It is intentionally built, reinforced, and sustained through everyday actions, decisions, and behaviors.
In this 3 hour, interactive workshop led by Stephanie Freiboth of MyEmpowered Career, participants will explore what it takes to create a culture where people feel connected, valued, accountable, and inspired to do their best work.
Learn MoreUnderstanding the RN Scope in Assisted Living
September 22, 2026
This two hour virtual course is back for a second offering and is designed to clarify the evolving responsibilities of Registered Nurses working in Wisconsin’s Community-Based Residential Facilities (CBRF) and Residential Care Apartment Complexes (RCAC). As care needs continue to grow in complexity, RNs play a pivotal role in clinical oversight, regulatory compliance, delegation, and interdisciplinary coordination.
Learn MoreIn-person. Virtual. On-site.
Expert-led training delivered when and where your team needs it—even right at your community. Ready to get started? Contact us today to schedule on-site training for your team.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Each of the classes included have been selected to provide necessary tools for:
- New Managers looking to gain knowledge
- Experienced Managers needing refreshers
- Team Leads hopeful to manage
- Senior Leadership looking to expand knowledge
What Our Clients Are Saying
"We send our team to the Management Essentials classes to equip our Executive Directors and Assistant Directors with the leadership skills necessary to navigate the unique challenges of the assisted living industry."
— Azura Memory Care
"I would recommend sending members of your team to the Management Essentials course because it's been a game-changer for our community leaders. It's helped strengthen communication skills, learn ways to support front-line staff more effectively, and develop confident leaders who understand how to balance compassionate care with operational excellence. The course gave our team practical tools to lead with empathy, accountability, and clarity - qualities that are essential in senior living."
— Capri Communities
"We value these courses because it is a chance to connect with people who have similar backgrounds, but still have difference perspectives. We feel the courses we have taken have been really insightful to our team and the type of leaders that we are and want to be. We are always able to take something away and apply it to our roles."
— Clearwater Assisted Living
Looking for a certain class or topic that you think would benefit your team and would like to see scheduled? Let WALA know!