Training Opportunities

Certificates

Select a program below for more information.

Please note on the certificate details pages that we list the full price of the course only for those paying out-of-pocket, if you qualify for the FREE tuition then the cost will be covered by the Workforce Training Academy program along with any books and supplies needed for the course.

 

Business

Office Specialist Plus+

This cutting-edge program seamlessly blends essential administrative support skills with specialized training in healthcare patient services. Designed for individuals eager to excel in both fields.

Dog Grooming

This Professional Dog Grooming Certificate program offers a comprehensive introduction to the grooming industry, equipping students with the skills needed to pursue a successful career.

IT/Helpdesk Fundamentals

Helpdesk professionals are the backbone of modern organizations, delivering essential support in today’s tech-driven world.

Healthcare

Direct Support Professional Behavioral and Mental Health

This program is designed to equip students with the knowledge, support, and foundational skills they need as they begin their careers in the human services field.

Direct Support Professional Developmental Disabilities

The purpose of this online certificate program is to provide essential education and training for individuals who are either new to or currently working in the Direct Support Professional (DSP) field.

Office Specialist Plus+

This cutting-edge program seamlessly blends essential administrative support skills with specialized training in healthcare patient services. Designed for individuals eager to excel in both fields.


Nurse Aide

A Nurse Aide (also known as a Certified Nursing Assistant or CNA) plays a vital role in providing direct, hands-on care to patients in healthcare settings.  

Phlebotomy

Phlebotomists play a crucial role in the diagnostic process by ensuring that blood samples are collected accurately, safely, and hygienically.

Sterile Processing Supply Tech

Sterile Processing Technicians are essential members of the healthcare team, responsible for ensuring that surgical instruments, medical equipment, and supplies are properly cleaned, sterilized, and prepared for use.

Skilled Trades

Industrial Electrical Maintenance

Industrial Electrical Maintenance involves the installation, inspection, repair, and upkeep of electrical systems and equipment in industrial settings such as factories, manufacturing plants, power plants, and warehouses.

MIG Production Welding

This course is designed to equip you with the skills needed for production MIG welding—a critical trade used by manufacturers across Central Iowa.

 

Transportation

Commercial Vehicle Operator Training (Class A CDL)

Semi-truck drivers operate large tractor-trailers to transport goods across short or long distances. Routes might be local, regional, or national, depending on the employer or type of freight.

 

 

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