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Skill Up to Succeed

An Accelerated Way to Gain New Skills

Working adults have multiple demands on their time, and completing a college degree or certificate may not be something you can consider at this point. Ivy Tech's skills training classes (sometimes called workforce training, professional development, or certification classes) are open to anyone in the community. Each class is designed to help you stay relevant with new trends, skills, or certifications.

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ABA Behavior Technician Certification Prep

This training course is designed to meet the Behavior Analyst Certification Board’s (BACB) 40-hour training requirement for the RBT credential.

  • Finish in 1 day
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$635

Alive at 25 - Defensive Driving Course

This Defensive Driving Course (DDC) specifically targets drivers between the ages of 16 and 24 - the group of drivers most likely to be involved in fatal collisions.

  • Finish in 1 day
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$80

Asbestos Building Inspector (Initial)

  • Environmental Management Institute

Federal regulations require accredited professionals to conduct asbestos inspections in all buildings impacted by renovation or demolition activities—including commercial, industrial, and K–12 facilities. This hands-on certification course prepares you to perform these inspections safely, accurately, and in full compliance with EPA and state requirements. Instruction provided by EMI.

  • Finish in 3 days
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person

$588

Asbestos Building Inspector (Refresher)

  • Environmental Management Institute

EMI's approved refresher courses bring you up to date on changes in federal, state, and local regulations, provide details on state-of-the-art practices, review the basic information included in the initial accreditation course, and offer participants an opportunity to raise questions and discuss common concerns with other asbestos professionals.

  • Finish in 1 day
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • Hybrid
  • Instructor-Led

$171

Asbestos Management Planner (Refresher)

  • Environmental Management Institute

To remain licensed/accredited to conduct asbestos abatement, inspections, or to prepare management plans, you must complete an approved refresher course in each specialty. This is for Management Planners. Provided by EMI.

  • Finish in 1 day
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • Hybrid
  • Instructor-Led

$189

Asbestos Operations & Maintenance (Refresher)

  • Environmental Management Institute

Stay licensed as an Asbestos Operator with this refresher training. Provided by EMI.

  • Finish in 1 day
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$220

Asbestos Project Designer (Initial)

  • Environmental Management Institute

Project designers work with building owners and abatement personnel to ensure that the project can be conducted safely and with minimal risks to building occupants. Powered by EMI.

  • Finish in 3 days
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$825

Asbestos Project Supervisor (Initial)

  • Environmental Management Institute

This course not only meets the training requirements for EPA, Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky accreditation, it also prepares participants to plan the work to ensure that the job is done safely and efficiently. Provided by EMI.

  • Finish in 5 days
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$755

Asbestos Project Supervisor (Refresher)

  • Environmental Management Institute

Project Supervisors play a critical role in ensuring the safe and compliant execution of asbestos abatement projects. To remain accredited, supervisors must complete annual refresher training equivalent to an EPA-approved course provided by EMI.

  • Finish in 1 day
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$240

AWS Gas Metal Arch Welding (GMAW) Certification Preparation

  • Next Level Jobs

This welding certification course allows experienced welders to quickly achieve a specific certification issued by the AWS (American Welding Society) in the processes of MIG. MIG i.e., Metal Inert Gas welding or GMAW, Gas Metal Arch Welding, is generally used for large and thick materials.

  • Finish in 7 weeks
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$3,000

Basic Electricity Fundamentals

The study of electrical laws and principles pertaining to DC and AC circuits is the focus of this Basic Electricity Course.

  • Finish in 10 weeks
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$800

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Workers (AHA)

Earn a certification in adult and pediatric CPR. This class covers important information for cardiopulmonary emergencies.

  • Finish in 1 day
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$60

Boiler & Pressure Vessel Inspector (NBBI)

Prepare for the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors certification exam with this state-approved class.

  • Finish in 2 weeks
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$3,595

Building Skills to Enhance Career Effectiveness

Success in today’s workplace requires more than technical knowledge — it requires strong interpersonal skills, balance, and the ability to grow without burning out. This interactive course equips professionals at every level with practical tools to strengthen workplace performance while maintaining personal well-being.

  • Finish in 1 day
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • 100% Online
  • Instructor-Led

$45

Certified Lead Renovator (Initial)

  • Environmental Management Institute

Complete the EPA- and HUD-approved Certified Lead Renovator course required for anyone disturbing painted surfaces in pre-1978 housing or child-occupied facilities. This hands-on training prepares you to safely perform and supervise lead-safe renovation, repair, and painting activities. Powered by EMI.

  • Finish in 1 day
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$275

Certified Lead Renovator (Refresher)

  • Environmental Management Institute

Renew your EPA Lead Renovator certification with this EMI refresher course for individuals who currently hold an unexpired credential. This training updates you on regulations, lead-safe work practices, and requirements for supervising renovation, repair, and painting in pre-1978 housing and child-occupied facilities.

  • Finish in 1 day
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$210

Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

This training integrates the ASQ Black Belt Body of Knowledge with additional key concepts, emphasizing the TLSS methodology, a fusion of Theory of Constraints and Lean Six Sigma.

  • Finish in 13 weeks
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • 100% Online
  • Instructor-Led

$3,700

ChatGPT Prompt Engineering

This workshop aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding and practical skills in Prompt Engineering, tailored explicitly for the powerful Generative AI model ChatGPT.

  • Finish in 2 weeks
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$130

Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL-A)

  • Next Level Jobs

Prepare for the Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) test with classroom and practical experience.

  • Finish in 4 weeks or complete at your own pace
  • Offered at 3 Indiana locations
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$4,995

CNA/QMA Train the Trainer

This course is designed to meet the Indiana Department of Health requirements for individuals interested in teaching the CNA or QMA course.

  • Finish in 1 day
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • 100% Online
  • Instructor-Led

$250–300

Dental Nitrous Oxide

This class teaches Dental Assistants to administer and monitor nitrous oxide.

  • Complete at your own pace
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • 100% Online
  • Self-Paced

$300

Emotional Intelligence for Supervisors

This course explores how emotional intelligence—the ability to recognize, understand, and manage emotions—can strengthen workplace relationships, communication, and leadership. Available as open enrollment for individuals or as customized contract training for employers looking to upskill their workforce.

  • Finish in 1 day
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$450

English as a Second Language Career Training Program

This program will provide students with the knowledge and skills to increase students' proficiency with the English Language as it relates to their career. Scholarships available!

  • Finish in 8 weeks
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$500

Essential Skills for Managers

This course exposes and trains course participants to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities to manage others successfully.

  • Finish in 1 day
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$199

Essentials of Human Resource Management

Our SHRM Essentials of Human Resources program provides a foundational overview of HR practices and behaviors. Through real-world applications and scenarios, you will be introduced to fundamental HR topics to help you effectively approach the challenging situations that you face in the workplace. Available as open enrollment for individuals or as customized contract training for employers looking to upskill their workforce.

  • Finish in 5 weeks
  • Offered at 5 Indiana locations
  • 100% Online
  • Instructor-Led

$995

Evansville Vanderburgh County Inspectors

This inspector-led workshop will focus on information related to trade, code, ordinance, policy, procedure and common violations.

  • Finish in 1 day
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$99

Facilities Operating Engineers First Class Licensing (ASOPE)

Introduces a thorough overview of boilers, operation and maintenance, as well as the basic knowledge and skills necessary to safely and efficiently operate a facilities plant.

  • Finish in 5 days
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$1,899

Facilities Operating Engineers Second Class Licensing (ASOPE)

Introduces a thorough overview of boilers, operation and maintenance, as well as the basic knowledge and skills necessary to safely and efficiently operate a facilities plant.

  • Finish in 5 days
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$1,899

Facilities Operating Engineers Third Class Licensing (ASOPE)

Introduces a thorough overview of boilers, operation and maintenance, as well as the basic knowledge and skills necessary to safely and efficiently operate a facilities plant.

  • Finish in 5 days
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$1,649

HAZWOPER Emergency Response (Refresher)

  • Environmental Management Institute

EMI’s HAZWOPER Emergency Response Refresher strengthens responder readiness by reviewing key OSHA-required topics for hazardous materials emergencies and reinforcing skills through updated content, tabletop exercises, and a final challenge exam.

  • Finish in 1 day
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$150

HAZWOPER Emergency Response Incident Commander Technician (Initial)

  • Environmental Management Institute

  • Finish in 3–5 days
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$425–700

Lead Abatement Supervisor (Initial)

  • Environmental Management Institute

EMI’s Lead Abatement Supervisor Initial course provides EPA- and HUD-approved training for professionals responsible for supervising lead-based paint abatement projects, preparing participants for full state accreditation and contractor supervisory roles.

  • Finish in 4 days
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$675

Lead Abatement Supervisor (Refresher)

  • Environmental Management Institute

EMI’s Lead Abatement Supervisor Refresher provides EPA-approved training for certified supervisors who need to renew their credentials and stay current with regulations, best practices, and supervisory requirements for lead-based paint abatement projects.

  • Finish in 1 day
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • Hybrid
  • Instructor-Led

$265

Lead Inspector (Initial)

  • Environmental Management Institute

This EPA- and HUD-approved course by EMI provides the training required to become a certified Lead Inspector in pre-1978 housing and child-occupied facilities. Participants learn how to conduct full lead-based paint inspections, collect samples, interpret results, and meet federal and state accreditation requirements.

  • Finish in 3 days
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$600

Lead Inspector (Refresher)

Stay current with EMI’s EPA- and HUD-recognized Lead Inspector Refresher, which updates certified inspectors on regulatory changes, advanced inspection practices, and essential lead-safety requirements for work in pre-1978 housing and child-occupied facilities.

  • Finish in 1 day
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • Hybrid
  • Instructor-Led

$285

Lead Risk Assessor (Initial)

  • Environmental Management Institute

EMI’s Lead Risk Assessor Initial course provides EPA- and HUD-compliant training for professionals who need to identify, evaluate, and document lead-based paint hazards in pre-1978 housing and child-occupied facilities, preparing them for state accreditation and licensing.

  • Finish in 2 days
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$450

Lead Risk Assessor (Refresher)

  • Environmental Management Institute

Refresh your accreditation with EMI’s Lead Risk Assessor Refresher, updating certified professionals on current regulations, best practices, and essential skills needed to continue conducting compliant lead-based paint inspections and risk assessments in pre-1978 housing and child-occupied facilities.

  • Finish in 1 day
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • Hybrid
  • Instructor-Led

$275

Leadership Edge

The Leadership Edge is a comprehensive course designed to enhance both personal and professional effectiveness.

  • Complete at your own pace
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$240

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Refresher Theory

The course provides a comprehensive review of medical surgical nursing, pharmacology, and dosage calculations.

  • Complete at your own pace
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • 100% Online
  • Self-Paced

$399

Mastering Workplace Dynamics: Navigating Tough Conversations and Managing People

This practical, hands-on course equips managers with essential skills to communicate effectively, think critically, and navigate challenging workplace situations. Participants will explore key strategies for giving and receiving feedback, delegating tasks, managing conflict, and holding difficult conversations with clarity and confidence. Through

  • Finish in 1 day
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$50

Microsoft Excel - Level 1

This introductory course is designed for learners who are new to Microsoft Excel and want to build a strong foundation in spreadsheet basics. Ideal for professionals in any field, this class provides the core skills needed to confidently use Excel for everyday tasks. Available as open enrollment for individuals or as customized contract training for employers looking to upskill their workforce.

  • Finish in 1 day
  • Offered at 3 Indiana locations
  • Hybrid or In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$125–145

Microsoft Excel - Level 2

This intermediate Excel course builds on foundational skills. Learners will explore functions, formulas, data analysis tools, and formatting techniques to create more dynamic and organized workbooks. Ideal for those comfortable with Excel basics who want to deepen their proficiency. Available as open enrollment for individuals or as customized contract training for employers looking to upskill their workforce.

  • Finish in 1 day
  • Offered at 2 Indiana locations
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$125

Microsoft Excel - Level 3

Master advanced Excel tools and techniques—including PivotTables, macros, data analysis, and workbook protection—to efficiently manage, analyze, and present complex data. Available as open enrollment for individuals or as customized contract training for employers looking to upskill their workforce.

  • Finish in 1 day
  • Offered at 2 Indiana locations
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$125

Microsoft PowerPoint - Level 1

Learn the fundamentals of creating polished, professional presentations using PowerPoint, including slide design, basic animations, and visual enhancements. Available as open enrollment for individuals or as customized contract training for employers looking to upskill their workforce.

  • Finish in 1 day
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$125

Microsoft PowerPoint - Level 2

Take your presentation skills to the next level with advanced PowerPoint tools like custom slide masters, multimedia integration, and interactive features. Available as open enrollment for individuals or as customized contract training for employers looking to upskill their workforce.

  • Finish in 1 day
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$125

Microsoft Word - Level 1

In this course, you’ll learn how to use Microsoft Word to create professional-quality documents that grab and hold your audience’s attention from start to finish. Available as open enrollment for individuals or as customized contract training for employers looking to upskill their workforce.

  • Finish in 1 day
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$125

Microsoft Word - Level 2

In this course, you’ll learn how to use Microsoft Word to create professional-quality documents that grab and hold your audience’s attention from start to finish. Available as open enrollment for individuals or as customized contract training for employers looking to upskill their workforce.

  • Finish in 1 day
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$125

Microsoft Word - Level 3

In this course, you’ll learn how to use Microsoft Word to create professional-quality documents that grab and hold your audience’s attention from start to finish. Available as open enrollment for individuals or as customized contract training for employers looking to upskill their workforce.

  • Finish in 1 day
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$125

NIMS CNC Operator

  • Next Level Jobs

Learn the basics of safe CNC operation and prepare for the Level 1 NIMS CNC Operator Certification Exam.

  • Finish in 18 weeks
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$3,200

Nurse Refresher Skills Lab

This course allows nurses who have been out of the nursing profession to practice their skills before re-entry into the workforce.

  • Finish in 1 day
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$499

Project Management (PMP) Certification Prep

  • Next Level Jobs

This non-credit skills training course prepares students to sit for the PMI PMP Exam and meets the 35-hour training requirement to sit for the PMP exam.

  • Finish in 5 days
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • 100% Online
  • Instructor-Led

$600

QMA Insulin Administration Certification Training

This class teaches the basics of the endocrine system and insulin medication administration for QMA Insulin certification.

  • Finish in 1 day
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$150

Registered Nurse (RN) Refresher Theory

This course provides a comprehensive review of medical surgical nursing, pharmacology, and dosage calcuations.

  • Complete at your own pace
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • 100% Online
  • Self-Paced

$399

ServSafe Food Manager Certification

Learn how to properly handle and store food to meet ServSafe® guidelines. ServSafe® Food Manager exam included.

  • Finish in 1–2 weeks
  • Offered at 4 Indiana locations
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$150–165

Tools of Management

  • Finish in 1 day
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$140

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