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Skills Training Classes

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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  • Next Level Jobs provides Hoosiers FREE training in high-paying, in-demand industries through the Workforce Ready Grant. At Ivy Tech, that means you could earn a free certificate.
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26 scheduled classes found

Asbestos Project Supervisor Refresher

Keep your credentials current with this IDEM training.

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

$240

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

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 1–2 weeks
  • Offered at 2 Indiana locations
  • In Person or 100% Online
  • Instructor-Led

$130–150

Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL-A)

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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 4 Indiana locations
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$4,995

Dental Nitrous Oxide

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

  • Finish in 7 weeks or complete at your own pace
  • Offered at 2 Indiana locations
  • 100% Online
  • Self-Paced

$300

Early Childhood Education Professional Classroom Ready

This training offers foundational knowledge in health and safety in early care and education settings, including communication with families, setting up an environment, and skills application.

  • Finish in 8 weeks
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • Hybrid

$466

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 2 Indiana locations
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$500

EPA 608 Certification

Earn your EPA 608 Universal Certification in just 24 hours with this hands-on, in-person training. Learn the fundamentals of refrigerant recovery, system evacuation, and safe handling of R22 and R410A equipment—all while preparing for the official EPA 608 certification exam, which is included as part of the class.

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

$650

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

$995

Facilities Operating Engineers First Class Licensing Seminar (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 Seminar (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 Seminar (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

Industrial Robotics Bootcamp - Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) Level 1

PLC Technicians are one of the hottest careers in Indiana right now - learn programmable logic controllers in this bootcamp style training to get skilled up!

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

$750

Introduction to AI

  • IT Academy

Learn to confidently design, evaluate, and apply ethical, high-impact AI solutions through hands-on projects and a deep dive into AI fundamentals, prompt engineering, and responsible innovation. Powered by Ivy+ IT Academy.

  • Finish in 4 weeks
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • 100% Online
  • Instructor-Led

$500

Introduction to Robotics

This introductory robotics course equips learners with the foundational skills needed to safely operate and program industrial robots in a manufacturing or automation environment.

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

$375

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

$125–145

Microsoft Office 365 - Introduction

Learn the fundamentals of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook in this hands-on introduction to Office 365, perfect for beginners looking to build essential digital skills.

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

$119

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

NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) Core Construction Curriculum

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Students will develop knowledge and skills related to the construction core curriculum and its application to work in the industrial trades.

  • Finish in 6 weeks
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$25

OSHA Recordkeeping

This course is to help those who handle and keep up with OSHA 300 logs.

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

$85

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 7 weeks
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • 100% Online
  • Instructor-Led

$2,850

Real-World Skills for Managing People and Problems in the Workplace

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

$95

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