Find a Program / Major

Automotive and Transportation

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  Bus Driver

  Learn how to safely operate a commercial bus or school bus. Program includes basic operations of the bus, safe operating practices, advanced operating practices, vehicle maintenance, and non-vehicle maintenance (e.g. using a fire extinguisher).

  Location: Regional Transportation Training Center

  Award: Workforce Education Certificate

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  Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

  Develop skills in backing up, turning, and safe driving on both rural and suburban roads using a variety of training techniques including web-based and classroom instruction, hands-on driving simulators, and full-size semis.

  Classes offered day or evening.

  Location: Regional Transportation Training Center

  Award: Workforce Education Certificate

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  Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

  Learn how to operate trucks that require a Class B CDL license, such as concrete mixer trucks, snow plows, delivery trucks, moving vans, garbage trucks, tow trucks, buses, and emergency vehicles.

  Classes offered day or evening.

  Location: Regional Transportation Training Center

  Award: Workforce Education Certificate

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  Construction Equipment Operator

  Learn the fundamental skills needed to operate many types of light/heavy equipment used in the construction and transportation industry such as a bulldozer, excavator, skid steer loader, large wheel loader, motor grader, mini excavator, all-terrain forklift, and dump truck.

  Location: Regional Transportation Training Center

  Award: Workforce Education Certificate

Business

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  Bookkeeping Specialist

  Learn the vital information you’ll need to help any business or organization manage their financial records.

  Classes offered in the evening.

  Location: Cedar Falls Center, Online

  Award: Workforce Education Certificate

Construction Trades

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  Fundamentals of Crew Leadership

  Fundamentals of Crew Leadership is designed to support leadership training for front line construction leaders, such as crew leaders and foreman, to ensure their crews contribute safely and productively to active projects.

  Location: Van G. Miller Adult Learning Center

  Award: Workforce Education Certificate

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  Introduction to Construction Trades Pre-Apprenticeship

  Explore a variety of construction trades and learn introductory skills such as operating hand and power tools, reading construction drawings, and handling materials to prepare for a career in the building trades.

  Location: Adult Learning Center, Jobsite

  Award: Workforce Education Certificate

Education

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  Paraeducator Certifications

  Paraeducators work under the supervision of a licensed teacher assisting students in a variety of settings including in the classroom, special education settings, computer and media labs, lunchrooms, playgrounds, and school buses.

  Location: Online

  Award: Workforce Education Certificate

Health Science and Services

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  Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

  Working as a CNA is a great way to explore if healthcare is right for you. Classes are offered in the day or evening and training can be completed in two months. This course is also a prerequisite for the college’s nursing program.

  Location: Main Campus

  Award: Workforce Education Certificate

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  Certified Professional Medical Coder

  Learn medical terminology and anatomy and coding related to three main code books: CPT, ICD-10-CM Code Set, and HCPCS Level II to prepare you for a career in healthcare.

  Class meets online in the evening.

  Location: Online

  Award: Workforce Education Certificate

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  Patient Access and Front Desk

  Learn the skills needed to work as frontline staff serving patients or clients in a healthcare setting.

  Class meets in the evening.

  Location: Van G. Miller Adult Learning Center

  Award: Workforce Education Certificate

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  Pharmacy Technician

  Learn how to fill prescriptions under the supervision of a pharmacist and how to order products, maintain inventory, and bill and receive payments.

  Class meets online in the evening.

  Location: Online

  Award: Workforce Education Certificate

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  Prepare to Care: Health Support Professional

  Provides a career pathway and flexible career for those interested or involved in direct patient care.

  Location: Main Campus

  Award: Workforce Education Certificate

Manufacturing and Engineering

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  CNC Machining

  Gain hands-on experience in tool-making, die building, mold making, jig and fixture building, tool room machining, and basic design skills.

  Classes offered in the evening.

  Location: Cedar Falls Center

  Award: Workforce Education Certificate

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  Industrial Maintenance

  Learn how to maintain, monitor, troubleshoot and repair equipment used in manufacturing and production settings.

  Location: Automation and Robotics Center

  Award: Workforce Education Certificate

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  Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing

  A foundational skill development program designed to stimulate interest in Advanced Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 careers.

  Classes offered in the evening.

  Location: TechWorks Campus — Waterloo

  Award: Workforce Education Certificate

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  Welding, Production Welding

  Learn how to produce quality gas metal arc (MIG) welds on structural carbon steel using proper techniques and procedures and to perform fillet welds in flat, horizontal, and vertical positions in order to complete the AWS qualification.

  Classes offered in the evening.

  Location: Cedar Falls Center

  Award: Workforce Education Certificate