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Lori Staack
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219-256-7511

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219-256-7497
lcrawford57@ivytech.edu

Dino Ramirez
219-981-4452
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Kelly Brooks
Tyffani Middleton

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Ivy+ Career Link
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765-289-2291 ext. 1648
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Diane Koelndorfer
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874-830-0375

Genie (Yevgeniya) Feldleyfer
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Joey Wheatly
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Monday-Friday | 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m.

812-298-2485
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Amy Akers
Skills Training Program Manager
812-298-2485
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Monday-Friday | 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m.

812-298-2304
bweszely@ivytech.edu

Center for Workforce Development
1700 E. Industrial Drive
Terre Haute, IN 47802

Brooks David Weszely
812-298-2304
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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. See if you qualify.
$80
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1 week or less
12 weeks

Advanced Shielded Metal Arch Welding (SMAW) Certification from AWS

This course is designed to teach a broad range of topics for various welding processes, emphasizing Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) advanced issues.

We’re sorry, this class is not currently scheduled at any Ivy Tech location, but it may be offered again in the future.

AHA Heartsaver® CPR AED

This video-based, instructor-led class teaches adult CPR and AED use.

We’re sorry, this class is not currently scheduled at any Ivy Tech location, but it may be offered again in the future.

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 locations
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$80

AWS Advanced Shielded Metal Arch Welding (SMAW) Certification Preparation

This course is designed to teach a broad range of topics for various welding processes, emphasizing Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) advanced issues.

We’re sorry, this class is not currently scheduled at any Ivy Tech location, but it may be offered again in the future.

AWS Flux Core Welding (FCAW) Certification Preparation

This class covers Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) equipment and products used to produce grooves and fillet welds.

We’re sorry, this class is not currently scheduled at any Ivy Tech location, but it may be offered again in the future.

AWS MIG Welding Certification Preparation

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, is generally used for large and thick materials.

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

$2,600

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Workers (AHA)

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

We’re sorry, this class is not currently scheduled at any Ivy Tech location, but it may be offered again in the future.

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 locations
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$3,195

Catapult Indiana Training

Catapult Indiana is a training that focuses on the entry-level skills and competencies required for a career in advanced manufacturing.

We’re sorry, this class is not currently scheduled at any Ivy Tech location, but it may be offered again in the future.

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

Learn to assist doctors in clinical functions and prepare for the included NHA CCMA exam.

We’re sorry, this class is not currently scheduled at any Ivy Tech location, but it may be offered again in the future.

Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL-A)

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

  • Finish in 1–5 weeks
  • Offered at 6 Indiana locations
  • In Person or Hybrid
  • Instructor-Led

$4,500–5,245

Coaching and Supervision

Learn about the differences between a supervisor and a coach in your work environment.

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

$199

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CompTIA A+ Certification Preparation

This class will prepare you for the 220-1101 and 220-1102 CompTIA A+ certification exams. Practice tests are included.

We’re sorry, this class is not currently scheduled at any Ivy Tech location, but it may be offered again in the future.

Dental Nitrous Oxide

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

We’re sorry, this class is not currently scheduled at any Ivy Tech location, but it may be offered again in the future.

EMI: Asbestos Building Inspector

This Asbestos Building Inspector Initial training not only meets Indiana, Illinois, and federal accreditation requirements, it also provides participants with practical help and materials to carry out required tasks of the EPA.

We’re sorry, this class is not currently scheduled at any Ivy Tech location, but it may be offered again in the future.

EMI: Asbestos Building Inspector Refresher

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.

We’re sorry, this class is not currently scheduled at any Ivy Tech location, but it may be offered again in the future.

EMI: Asbestos Management Planner

After you get certified as an Asbestos Building Inspector, Prepare to Plan!

We’re sorry, this class is not currently scheduled at any Ivy Tech location, but it may be offered again in the future.

EMI: Asbestos Management Planner Refresher

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.

We’re sorry, this class is not currently scheduled at any Ivy Tech location, but it may be offered again in the future.

EMI: Asbestos Operations & Maintenance Refresher

Stay licensed as an Asbestos Operator with this refresher training.

We’re sorry, this class is not currently scheduled at any Ivy Tech location, but it may be offered again in the future.

EMI: Asbestos Project Designer

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.

We’re sorry, this class is not currently scheduled at any Ivy Tech location, but it may be offered again in the future.

EMI: Asbestos Project Supervisor

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.

We’re sorry, this class is not currently scheduled at any Ivy Tech location, but it may be offered again in the future.

EMI: Asbestos Project Supervisor Refresher

Keep your credentials current with this IDEM training.

We’re sorry, this class is not currently scheduled at any Ivy Tech location, but it may be offered again in the future.

Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary

Grow advanced dental assistant skills, learning about topics like restorative, orthodontic, and periodontal dentistry.

We’re sorry, this class is not currently scheduled at any Ivy Tech location, but it may be offered again in the future.

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 locations
  • 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 locations
  • 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 locations
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$1,649

Introduction to Microsoft Office 365

This course will include Orientation and an overview of the four major Microsoft Office 365 programs - Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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

$125

Leadership Development

Learn valuable leadership skills, how to build strong teams, and ways to foster community.

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

$135

LPN Refresher Theory

This LPN refresher course will review your knowledge of medical surgical nursing, clinical nursing skills and pharmacology.

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

$599

Microsoft Excel 2016 - Level 1 Beginner

An introduction to Microsoft Excel 2016. Learn basic Excel skills such as template creation and simple formulas.

We’re sorry, this class is not currently scheduled at any Ivy Tech location, but it may be offered again in the future.

Microsoft Excel 2016 - Level 2 Intermediate

Increase your Excel skills with this Level 2 class. Students improve their skills, learning advanced formatting and more.

We’re sorry, this class is not currently scheduled at any Ivy Tech location, but it may be offered again in the future.

Microsoft Excel 2016 - Level 3 Advanced

Master advanced Microsoft Excel skills such as PivotTables, what-if analyses, and functions.

We’re sorry, this class is not currently scheduled at any Ivy Tech location, but it may be offered again in the future.

Microsoft Excel 2019 & 365 - Level 1 Beginner

An introduction to Microsoft Excel. Learn basic Excel skills such as template creation and simple formulas.

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

$145

Microsoft Excel 2019 & 365 - Level 2 Intermediate

Improve your Microsoft Excel skills with our intermediate class, with topics such as themes and formatting.

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

$145

Microsoft Excel 2019 & 365 - Level 3 Advanced

Learn advanced Excel skills in this Level 3 class. Upon completion, students can create and analyze detailed spreadsheets.

We’re sorry, this class is not currently scheduled at any Ivy Tech location, but it may be offered again in the future.

Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 - Level 1 & 2

In this course, you’ll learn how to use Microsoft PowerPoint to create professional-quality slide presentations that grab and hold your audience’s attention from start to finish.

We’re sorry, this class is not currently scheduled at any Ivy Tech location, but it may be offered again in the future.

MSSC Certified Logistics Associate (CLA)

Learn to safely handle materials in a logistics environment. This class is ideal for entry-level and front-line positions.

We’re sorry, this class is not currently scheduled at any Ivy Tech location, but it may be offered again in the future.

MSSC Certified Production Technician (CPT)

CPT training enables workers to build core knowledge and skills required in four facets of advanced manufacturing: Safety, Maintenance Awareness, Quality Practices and Measurement, and Manufacturing Processes and Production.

  • Complete at your own pace
  • Offered at 1 Indiana locations
  • In Person

$2,600

NIMS CNC Operator

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

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

$4,500

OSHA 30-Hour General Industry

OSHA 30-Hour General Industry covers 29 CFR 1910 regulations. DOL card included.

We’re sorry, this class is not currently scheduled at any Ivy Tech location, but it may be offered again in the future.

Personal Finance

This workshop will provide the participant with important information that will help in day to day financial decision making.

We’re sorry, this class is not currently scheduled at any Ivy Tech location, but it may be offered again in the future.

Project Management (PMP) Certification Prep

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 locations
  • 100% Online
  • Instructor-Led

$1,550

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 locations
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$150–200

QMA Insulin Yearly Retraining Certification

Maintain compliance for QMA scope of practice with this quick retrain course in insulin administration.

We’re sorry, this class is not currently scheduled at any Ivy Tech location, but it may be offered again in the future.

RN Refresher Skills Lab

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

We’re sorry, this class is not currently scheduled at any Ivy Tech location, but it may be offered again in the future.

RN Refresher Theory

Provides a comprehensive review of Medical Surgical Nursing procedures.

We’re sorry, this class is not currently scheduled at any Ivy Tech location, but it may be offered again in the future.

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

$135–305

SHRM CP/SCP Certification Preparation

SHRM Learning Systems offered in cooperation with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and is effective way to pursue your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP designation.

We’re sorry, this class is not currently scheduled at any Ivy Tech location, but it may be offered again in the future.

Supply Chain Automation Equipment Maintenance (SCA-EM)

The MSSC Certified Technician-Supply Chain Automation (CT-SCA) ™ Equipment Maintenance (EM) training is designed to prepare technicians who install, operate, support, upgrade, and maintain the automated material handling equipment and systems that support the supply chain. MSSC CT-SCA-EM certificate to be received upon successfully passing the examination. Participants will learn 43 maintenance skills based on the following key activities and maintenance topics.

We’re sorry, this class is not currently scheduled at any Ivy Tech location, but it may be offered again in the future.

Workplace Spanish for Courts

This course enables communication with Spanish speakers about court operations and communication, crimes and traffic court. No grammar, no rules, & no prior Spanish experience necessary.

We’re sorry, this class is not currently scheduled at any Ivy Tech location, but it may be offered again in the future.