CE Class Search

Paraeducator Generalist Certificate Program (online)

Start Date: 09-02-2025
End Date: 09-02-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Linn County

This course is the lab portion of the online Medication Manager class and for students that cannot complete their lab requirements with their employer.No student can attend this lab until their medication manager course is complete.No exceptions.... view moreless

Tuition: 50.00

Start Date: 09-02-2025
End Date: 12-19-2025

Schedule: Online 24/7

Location: Online

This online program is open to current school district employees interested in taking classes to earn their Paraeducator Generalist Certificate. A 10-hour supervised field experience is required in order to complete the certificate. After completion of the program, students may apply for Paraeducator Generalist Certification through the State of Iowa Board of Educational Examiners. Applying for the certificate through the state costs $115. Classes include: Exploring Teaching and Behavior Management. To successfully complete this certificate, you must pass all required components to be able to apply for the certificate with the state.... view moreless

Tuition: 360.00

Phlebotomist Training Course

Start Date: 09-02-2025
End Date: 12-12-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Multiple, please check class description

The noncredit Phlebotomist Training Course prepares students to function as a phlebotomist in a medical laboratory setting. Students will learn to obtain blood specimens via primary phlebotomy techniques in order to facilitate collection and testing. Course content includes anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system, medical terminology prefixes and suffixes, abbreviations, and customer service skills. Included in the cost of the course is an optional certification exam, which students may choose to take upon successful course completion. An 80-hour clinical experience is held at the end of the course and is required for course completion. Textbook purchases required. Tuition assistance may fund up to 100 percent of your registration cost for this program. Fill out our funding referral form at www.kirkwood.edu/cefunding.... view moreless

Tuition: 1699.00

Podcasting (online)

Start Date: 09-02-2025
End Date: 09-26-2025

Schedule: Online 24/7

Location: Online

Businesses are turning to podcasting to grow their brand and connect with customers. People with a niche hobby are turning podcasts into a business. Podcasting is experiencing a rebirth as mobile devices are everywhere. The intimate nature of the audio medium allows potential clients to get to know who you are and determine if you are the kind of company with which they want to do business. Learn how to take your business or hobby and turn it into a podcast. This step-by-step class will take you from start to finish and cover the required elements needed to get your show online. Come to class with your idea and end with your show online for all to hear. Registration closes the Wednesday prior to the class start date.... view moreless

Tuition: 245.00

Power BI Certificate Series (online)

Start Date: 09-02-2025
End Date: 11-28-2025

Schedule: Online 24/7

Location: Online

Gain insights into your data using business intelligence software – Power Business Intelligence. Power BI is a widely used business analytics service offered by Microsoft. Power BI Desktop is a complete data analysis and report creation tool that you install for free. Discover the process of creating interactive reports. Integrate financial, marketing, or any other source data in your accounting system, Excel, or on the Web. Streamline the data to what is needed using Power Query. Create charts, maps, and other visuals to see your data in real time. Delve further into Power Query to ETL (Extract, Transform and Load) your data. Build the Data Model using relationships and DAX (Data Analysis Expressions). Utilize Time Intelligence functions to view YoY or YTD reports. Add user friendly features to enhance your reports and analyze your results. This certificate will enhance your skills in data analysis, giving you greater insight into your organization’s performance and allowing you to make more informed decisions. Course includes: Introduction to Power BI, Intermediate Power BI and Advanced Power BI. Registration closes the Wednesday prior to the class start date.... view moreless

Tuition: 495.00

QuickBooks Online Level 1 (online)

Start Date: 09-02-2025
End Date: 09-26-2025

Schedule: Online 24/7

Location: Online

Get a comprehensive understanding of QuickBooks Online, one of the most popular cloud based accounting programs and preferred choice for small business managers, owners, bookkeepers and accounting professionals. In four hands-on units you will learn how to use QuickBooks Online to enter sales, purchases, receive and make payments and add inventory.... view moreless

Tuition: 195.00

Revenue Generation for Non-Profits (online)

Start Date: 09-02-2025
End Date: 10-31-2025

Schedule: Online 24/7

Location: Online

Build revenue streams for your non-profit organization. They are essential not only to keep your doors open but also to expand your services. Discover how to increase revenue from your current activities. Develop strategies for building new ones. Know how to effectively set prices or fees. Understand the 20% that generates 80% of your revenue. These are basic concepts that will yield greater results.After taking this course you will have the knowledge to improve your revenue generation and generate a better surplus. Registration closes the Wednesday prior to the class start date.... view moreless

Tuition: 495.00

Social Media For Business Certificate Series (online)

Start Date: 09-02-2025
End Date: 11-28-2025

Schedule: Online 24/7

Location: Online

Get in on this exciting and growing way to communicate, market and serve your customers and clients. For businesses, nonprofits, government, and other organizations. From Facebook to Twitter, blogging, YouTube, LinkedIn, and more, discover the new principles of communication that apply across all networks and how these specific social networks work and the possible uses for your organization.Learn how social networks are used to develop a two-way communication and marketing strategy for your organization. Then find out what you can be doing, what you should be doing, and take back a plan to integrate social networks into your communication and marketing.Whether you are new to social networks or already involved, you will come away with both an understanding of social networks and practical, how-to techniques to integrate social networks into your organization or business. Your instructors are outstanding practitioners who also speak, write, and train others on social networks.Introduction to Social Media must be taken before Marketing Using Social Media and before Integrating Social Media in Your Organization. Class include: Introduction to Social Media, Marketing Using Social Media, and Integrating Social Media in Your Organization. Registration closes the Wednesday prior to the class start date.... view moreless

Tuition: 495.00

Spanish for Medical Professionals (online)

Start Date: 09-02-2025
End Date: 10-31-2025

Schedule: Online 24/7

Location: Online

Are you frustrated by the communication gap that can occur between you and your Spanish-speaking patients? If you answered yes, this Spanish class - designed specifically for healthcare professionals - will help you bridge that gap. You will practice the basic, practical language skills needed to effectively communicate with your Spanish-speaking patients and their families. You will learn the basics of the language, gain an understanding of the culture, and know how to ask the questions crucial to quality healthcare. Whether you speak some Spanish and need a refresher, or speak no Spanish, you will complete the course with the skills you will need to effectively communicate with your Spanish-speaking patients.Registration closes the Wednesday prior to the class start date.... view moreless

Tuition: 290.00

SQL Certificate Series (online)

Start Date: 09-02-2025
End Date: 11-28-2025

Schedule: Online 24/7

Location: Online

Structured Query Language (SQL) is the industry standard database programming language. It is one of the most in-demand skills in occupations that require interaction with data and analyzing data. Through your knowledge of Structured Query Language, you will become more marketable in computer-related career fields that pertain to database administration. Learning SQL can also lead to a job that is specific to analyzing data such as a data analyst, a quality assurance analyst, or a business analyst. Courses include Introduction to SQL, Intermediate SQL, and Advanced SQL.Registration closes the Wednesday prior to the class start date.... view moreless

Tuition: 595.00

Wedding/Date Night 1 & 2

Start Date: 09-02-2025
End Date: 09-23-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 7:30 PM - 8:15 PM

Location: Linn County

Spice up your love life with some great dances you can use when you go out at night or at weddings you attend. You will learn some elegant dances that glide across the floor and some upbeat dances you can rock too. You will learn East Coast Swing, Cha Cha, and Rumba. Partner required, wear slick bottomed shoes.... view moreless

Tuition: 105.00

The Bridge: Thrive Through Change

Start Date: 09-03-2025
End Date: 09-03-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

The American Heart Association's BLS Course includes science and education from the 2020 Guidelines Update for CPR and ECC. It teaches both single-rescuer and team basic life support skills for application in both prehospital and in-facility environments, with a focus on high-quality CPR, AED, and team dynamics. In the instructor-led course, students participate in simulated clinical scenarios and learning stations. Students work with an AHA BLS Instructor to complete BLS skills practice and skills testing. Students also complete a written exam. Students who successfully complete all course requirements will receive an AHA completion card via email. Certification is valid for 2 years.... view moreless

Tuition: 69.00

Start Date: 09-03-2025
End Date: 09-03-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Feeling overwhelmed by change at work? You're not alone! This interactive workshop equips all employees, from frontline team members to managers, with the tools to navigate change effectively. We'll dive deep into the why's and how's of change in organizations, exploring its influences, impacts, and practical strategies for adapting. Explore the various facets of change, from its influences and impacts to the essential principles of effective change management. We will discuss navigating resistance, fostering resilience, and driving and supporting successful change initiatives. Walk away empowered to adapt and thrive in an ever-changing environment!... view moreless

Tuition: 169.00

The Death of Democracy: Hitler's Rise to Power

Start Date: 09-03-2025
End Date: 09-03-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

In January 1933, Adolf Hitler was appointed chancellor of the Weimar Republic. By March, the young German democracy was dead. But how and why did this happen? Why did German society become so polarized in the aftermath of the First World War? And how did millions of ordinary Germans help bring the Nazis to power? Some of the answers may surprise you.... view moreless

Tuition: 25.00

Watercolor Papercraft Flower Bouquet

Start Date: 09-03-2025
End Date: 09-03-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: Linn County

Create a fun and colorful flower bouquet that will never wilt using watercolors, markers and exacto-knives. Basic watercolor techniques will be used and other tips and techniques that will help you improve your art. No experience needed. Led by local artist Russ Fagle.... view moreless

Tuition: 65.00

7500 OSHA Introduction to Safety and Health Management

Start Date: 09-04-2025
End Date: 09-04-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This course covers the effective implementation of a company’s safety and health management system. The course addresses the four core elements of an effective safety and health management system and those central issues that are critical to each element’s proper management. This course is an interactive training session focusing on class discussion and workshops. Upon course completion students will have the ability to evaluate, develop, and implement an effective safety and health management system for their company. Minimum student contact hours: 5.5. Prerequisites: None.... view moreless

Tuition: 250.00

7505 OSHA Introduction to Incident (Accident) Investigation

Start Date: 09-05-2025
End Date: 09-05-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This course covers an introduction to basic incident investigation procedures and describes analysis techniques. Course topics include reasons for conducting incident investigations, employer responsibilities related to workplace incident investigations, and a four step incident investigation procedure. The target audience is the employer, manager, employee or employee representative who is involved in conducting incident and/or near-miss investigations. Upon course completion students will have the basic skills necessary to conduct an effective incident investigation at the workplace. Minimum student contact hours: 7.5. Prerequisites: None.... view moreless

Tuition: 250.00

Start Date: 09-05-2025
End Date: 09-06-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This class is for those that were arrested for an OWI over the age of 18. Class is designed to help each person reduce risk for any type of alcohol or drug problem by helping them understand and accept the need to make necessary changes to reduce the risk for future problems. The class meets state requirements under sections 321J.2 and 321J.17, Subsection 2, and is open to anyone wishing to better understand their problem. Students with limited English proficiency must provide their own interpreter.... view moreless

Tuition: 180.00

Start Date: 09-05-2025
End Date: 09-07-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Johnson County

This class is for those over 18 that were arrested for an OWI. Individuals taking the class are mandated by the court system or are completing in place of jail time. Class is designed to help each person reduce risk for any type of alcohol or drug problem by helping them understand and accept the need to make necessary changes to reduce the risk for future problems. The class meets state requirements under sections 321J.2 and 321J.17, Subsection 2, and is open to anyone wishing to better understand their problem. Participants are required to stay overnight, both nights, and will have an individual room. Please arrive by 5:30 pm for check-in. Students will attend class in a collaborative classroom with other registered participants. Certificates of completion will be given at the end of class.... view moreless

Tuition: 650.00

Start Date: 09-06-2025
End Date: 09-06-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 69.00

Start Date: 09-06-2025
End Date: 09-06-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 69.00

Cricut Design 101

Start Date: 09-06-2025
End Date: 09-13-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This immersive course will empower you with the skills and knowledge needed to become a proficient user of Cricut Design Space. Whether you're a beginner looking to explore the world of DIY crafting or an experienced crafter aiming to take your projects to the next level, you're closer than ever to unlocking the full potential of your Cricut cutting machine. Cricut machines are provided, or feel free to bring your own. During the first class, you will pick a project and then purchase materials needed to complete your project for the second week.... view moreless

Tuition: 59.00

Start Date: 09-06-2025
End Date: 09-06-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Location: Johnson County

This class is for someone who has either received three moving traffic convictions during a 12-month period, been convicted of a serious violation, or have been required to attend by order of a Driver Improvement Hearing Officer. The Iowa Department of Transportation is authorized to suspend the driving privileges of anyone who is a habitual violator (Iowa Code Section 321.210 and DOT Administrative Rules Procedure 615.43) or commits a serious violation. If you do not successfully complete the Driver Improvement Program, a note suspending your driving privileges will be sent to you. If you have more than three moving convictions within a twelve-month period, this class may not prevent suspension of your drivers license and privileges. Please arrive by 8 a.m. If you are late, you will be denied entrance to the class. Students with limited English proficiency must provide their own interpreter.Must be at least 16 years old to take this class.... view moreless

Tuition: 125.00

Certified Occupational Safety Specialist Certificate (Virtual)

Start Date: 09-08-2025
End Date: 09-08-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 69.00

Start Date: 09-08-2025
End Date: 09-12-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Online

Virtual COSS courses are offered in real-time during live classes with our expert COSS Instructors. The week-long course features the same innovative and rigorous curriculum as our in-person COSS training with digital coursework that includes daily compliance moments and proctored exams. Students will participate in a live 6-hour on-line session via Zoom video conferencing Monday – Friday. Live sessions begin at 8:00 a.m. Central Time. After each session Monday - Thursday, students can work on their own time to complete daily exercises and readings. On the final day, students will participate in an additional 2-hour Zoom session to complete final graded activities including the final exam, final compliance moment, and safety presentation.Participation in the course will require the following: Computer with reliable Internet access (Laptops and desktop computers only.) Preference: Dual monitor setup or use of multiple devices (computer and mobile device.) Web browser, Webcam and Microphone, Zoom Video Conferencing, Adobe Acrobat Reader DC.... view moreless

Tuition: 1999.00

Cutting the Cord: Streaming TV and Over-the-Air Options Made Simple

Start Date: 09-08-2025
End Date: 09-08-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: Linn County

Ready to break up with cable? This workshop demystifies streaming services, over-the-air TV, and smart devices like Roku and Fire TV - no tech background needed. You'll learn how to pick the right platforms and gear, tap into free broadcast channels with antennas, and build a custom, budget-friendly setup that fits your viewing style. Walk away confident and in control of your entertainment choices.... view moreless

Tuition: 49.00

Start Date: 09-08-2025
End Date: 09-26-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 1800.00

Electrical Residential Wiring

Start Date: 09-08-2025
End Date: 10-01-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Online

This course is for those who desire a commercial driver career and have some knowledge of commercial vehicles or experience driving large vehicles, including commercial vehicles. This approved FMCSA Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) course is for interested students 18 years of age or older. To get a Class B CDL, you will utilize the Kirkwood Community College commercial vehicles to train and test for your license. After completion of the class, you will be able to drive qualifying Class B commercial vehicles such as a dump truck or bus with additional endorsements. Tuition includes ELDT online theory training, 1 week in person for behind-the-wheel training, and testing with a Certified Iowa DOT 3rd Party Examiner at our site. Tuition assistance may fund up to 100 percent of your registration cost for this program. Fill out our funding referral form at www.kirkwood.edu/cefunding.add.... view moreless

Tuition: 2400.00

Start Date: 09-08-2025
End Date: 10-13-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

You can wire houses, room additions, garages, pole barns and perform simple repairs. Learn the basic requirements of the National Electrical Code for 120v and 240v applications including three-way and four-way switches, wall receptacles, GFIs and more. This course helps prepare you for the Homeowner's Electrical Exam given by many cities and municipalities. Textbook required.... view moreless

Tuition: 209.00

High School Driver Education (hybrid)

Start Date: 09-08-2025
End Date: 12-19-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Online

Is your child almost ready to get his or her driver's license? The Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) requires everyone under the age of 18 to go through an approved driver education course. Our course meets all IDOT guidelines and regulations. This is a 36-hour course where you will have 30 hours of student pace online classroom instruction and six hours of behind the wheel driving (not part of the classroom time) covering all types of driving environments such as residential, downtown, two-lane highway and interstate. Kirkwood uses licensed driver education instructors. Our instructors are subject to annual background and driver license checks. All interested students must have an instruction permit to register. Apply for registration via this linkwww.kirkwood.edu/DriversEducationApplication.... view moreless

Tuition: 425.00

High School Driver Education (hybrid)

Start Date: 09-08-2025
End Date: 10-30-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Online

Tuition: 425.00

Introduction to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Start Date: 09-08-2025
End Date: 10-29-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, Wed, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: Johnson County

You will be introduced to the martial art Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. We will go over the basics including takedowns, applying submissions, submission defense and sparring (Not Required). Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a ground fighting sport that emphasizes leverage and skill over raw power, making it particularly useful for self-defense and MMA applications. No specific uniforms required; workout clothes are sufficient. We welcome ALL individuals interested in learning, training, or competing in BJJ.... view moreless

Tuition: 170.00

Manufacturing Welding Certificate Program

Start Date: 09-08-2025
End Date: 12-10-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Location: Linn County

Get started in an exciting new career in welding with the Manufacturing Welding Certificate. During this short team training program you will enrolled in a Fabrication Math and Blueprint Reading class where you will learn essential math and blueprint reading skills to become a successful fabricator and or welder in today’s high tech manufacturing world. You will experience a hands-on learning opportunity in Gas Metal Arc Welding where safety, general welding knowledge and quality are stressed, progress through the basic welding in flat and horizontal welding, as well as axial spray transfer.Classes include: Fabrication Math and Blueprint Reading and Gas Metal Arc Welding for Manufacturing.Tuition assistance may fund up to 100 percent of your registration cost for this program. Fill out our funding referral form at www.kirkwood.edu/cefunding.... view moreless

Tuition: 4500.00

Messianic Jewish Studies: Foundations of Faith and Practice

Start Date: 09-08-2025
End Date: 09-29-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: Linn County

Have you ever wanted to know more about 1st century Judaism and the world of Yeshua (Jesus)? Dive into the world of Messianic Judaism, where Jewish tradition and the belief in Yeshua as the Messiah intersect in a vibrant expression of faith. Join us in this 4-week course that offers a deep yet accessible introduction to the core themes of Messianic Jewish life. This course will explore the Torah, the Sabbath, the Biblical festivals, and spiritual application.... view moreless

Tuition: 59.00

Photography: Basic Exposure and Composition with Your Digital SLR

Start Date: 09-08-2025
End Date: 09-08-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Supervisors, Operators and Occupants must have sufficient knowledge to understand the safe methods of operating a MEWP. Attend this class to learn safe operations, required training and risk assessment requirements when operating a mobile elevating work platform. The class is recommended for all associated with the use of a MEWP, operators, occupants and supervisors. Recommended to bring fall protection harness for inspection procedures.... view moreless

Tuition: 149.00

Start Date: 09-08-2025
End Date: 10-27-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: Johnson County

Take this multi-week class and learn how to use the manual controls of your digital SLR. Learn the basic camera operations and techniques to create more beautiful photographs. You must be at least 16 years old to attend this class.... view moreless

Tuition: 89.00

Private Music Lessons - Guitar (10 sessions)

Start Date: 09-08-2025
End Date: 11-16-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Get ready to cross off one item from your bucket list and learn to play guitar! You'll work one-on-one with Kirkwood guitar professor Dan Towey for 10 sessions to learn sound production, technique, musicianship, and performance practice. You will advance your skills through guided half-hour lessons and regular practice on your own. Registration is open to beginning through advanced students ages 10 and up. Lesson times (Zoom or in-person) are arranged between the student and instructor. Once the instructor receives notification of registration, they will reach out to schedule the lessons. Registration closes the Friday before class starts.... view moreless

Tuition: 399.00

Private Music Lessons - Guitar (5 sessions)

Start Date: 09-08-2025
End Date: 10-12-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Get ready to cross off one item from your "bucket list" and learn to play guitar! You'll work one-on-one with Kirkwood guitar professor Dan Towey for five sessions to learn sound production, technique, musicianship, and performance practice. You will advance your skills through guided half-hour lessons and regular practice on your own. Registration is open to beginning through advanced students ages 10 and up. Lesson times (Zoom or in-person) are arranged between the student and instructor. Once the instructor receives notification of registration, they will reach out to schedule the lessons. Ages 10 and up.Registration closes the Friday before the start date.... view moreless

Tuition: 199.00

The Art of Calligraphy: The Italic Hand

Start Date: 09-08-2025
End Date: 09-15-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Have you ever wanted to be able to write your own invitations, a fancy note, or your favorite poem for display? Explore the art of beautiful writing with the most common calligraphic style Italics! Learn how to create beautiful letter forms using a variety of tools and materials. Have fun making practical use of your new skills by addressing envelopes, place cards, and other simple projects. This is a great class for beginners and all levels. Materials fee $25.... view moreless

Tuition: 45.00

Top Shape Gym 8-Week Pass

Start Date: 09-08-2025
End Date: 11-02-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Location: Linn County

Keep active and try out quality fitness classes with this 8-week pass. You will also have access to all cardio and weight equipment, pool, hot tub, saunas, and locker rooms. Join in the fun fitness classes that include: Kickboxing, Barre, Body Pump, Zumba, Yoga/Pilates, TRX, Boot Camp, Pound, Aqua, Cardio/ Core, Senior Fitness, and Cycling.... view moreless

Tuition: 199.00

Black and White Digital Photography

Start Date: 09-09-2025
End Date: 09-17-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, Wed, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Other/Out of District

The Basic Water Distribution Training is an entry-level classroom instructor course that presents the basics of water distribution and will cover: sources of water, principles of design, installation, operation and maintenance pipes, valves, meters and other related hydraulic units. Operation and maintenance safety considerations emphasized. This course and six months experience satisfies the eligibility requirements needed to take the state Water Distribution Operator Grade 1 Exam.Tuition assistance may fund up to 100 percent of your registration cost for this program. Fill out our funding referral form at www.kirkwood.edu/cefunding.... view moreless

Tuition: 560.00

Start Date: 09-09-2025
End Date: 10-28-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: Johnson County

Continue learning the creative and technical aspects of your DSLR camera, specifically in black and white, to create more beautiful photographs. This class is for students who have completed the course "Basic Exposure & Composition with Your Digital SLR" offered by Lisa Bergmann-Smithey.... view moreless

Tuition: 89.00

CPR Instructor Renewal

Start Date: 09-09-2025
End Date: 09-09-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This course renews current CPR instructor certification (both BLS and Heartsaver) and reviews the latest CPR skills for infant, child, and adult (including two-rescuer methods). You will also review management of foreign body airway obstruction and the use of barrier devices. Participants will be required to take a written examination prior to recognition. Two-year recommended renewal.... view moreless

Tuition: 75.00

Excel: An Intermediate Class

Start Date: 09-09-2025
End Date: 09-10-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, Wed, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 09-09-2025
End Date: 09-18-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, Thu, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Learn how to use various Excel formulas and functions including mathematical functions, text functions, and logical functions. Use these formulas to perform complex data analysis and how to create dynamic and flexible models that allow you to easily manipulate and analyze data. By the end of this class, you will have the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively use Excel formulas and calculations to analyze data and make informed decisions. Whether you're working in finance, business, or another field, this class will give you the tools you need to work with data in a more efficient and effective manner. Prerequisite: Must have a basic understanding of Excel. Textbook is provided.... view moreless

Tuition: 210.00

Introduction to Boxing

Start Date: 09-09-2025
End Date: 10-30-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, Thu, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: Johnson County

Dive into the world of boxing with this intro class designed specifically for beginners eager to explore the fundamentals of this classic sport. Learn the basics of stance, footwork, and the core punches that define boxing. This class is perfect for anyone looking to improve their fitness, gain self-defense skills, or simply challenge themselves in a new and exciting way. No previous experience is required.... view moreless

Tuition: 170.00

Start Date: 09-09-2025
End Date: 09-09-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This 2-hour, 100 multiple choice question exam is the computer portion of the CNA State exam. A 70 percent or greater score is required to be eligible for the Iowa Direct Care Workers Registry. A separate registration is needed for the skills exam. If you are unable to pass both exams after 3 attempts for each test, the Nurse Aide Training course must be taken/re-taken prior to re-testing. Registration closes at 12:00 PM on the Thursday prior to the start date.... view moreless

Tuition: 65.00

Start Date: 09-09-2025
End Date: 09-09-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 65.00

Start Date: 09-09-2025
End Date: 09-09-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This is the skills portion of the Iowa CNA State exam. A 70 percent or greater score is required to be eligible for the Iowa Direct Care Workers Registry, certification is not valid in other states. A separate registration is needed for the written exam. If you are unable to pass both exams after 3 attempts for each test, the Nurse Aide Training course must be taken/re-taken prior to re-testing. The skills exam is designed to be a realistic nurse aide assignment; therefore, please dress professionally in nursing scrubs.... view moreless

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 09-09-2025
End Date: 09-09-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 09-09-2025
End Date: 09-09-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Nurse Aide State Skills Testing - 2:15 PM

Start Date: 09-09-2025
End Date: 09-09-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 09-09-2025
End Date: 09-09-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 09-09-2025
End Date: 09-09-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

OSHA 2225 Respiratory Protection

Start Date: 09-09-2025
End Date: 09-09-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 09-09-2025
End Date: 09-12-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This course covers the requirements for the establishment, maintenance, and monitoring of a respiratory protection program. Course topics include terminology, OSHA Respiratory Protection Standards, NIOSH certification, respiratory protection programs, and medical evaluation requirements. Program highlights include workshops on respirator selection, qualitative and quantitative fit testing, and the use of respiratory protection and support equipment. Upon course completion students will have the ability to identify and describe the elements of a respiratory protection program, the proper selection, use, and inspection of respiratory protection, protection factors, and evaluate compliance with OSHA Standards. Minimum student contact hours: 26 Prerequisites: None.... view moreless

Tuition: 825.00

Plans, Specs and Building Codes

Start Date: 09-09-2025
End Date: 09-11-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, Thu, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Are you a homeowner wanting to learn how to start a big home improvement project, or a contractor looking to hone your skills; this course will give an introduction to understanding architectural drawings, building codes and inspections, as well as getting the chance to work on those drawings for your project. Students will learn the basics of reading and creating plans, tips to developing material lists, as well as understanding building codes. Students will be introduced to Sketchup drafting software for use in creating plans.... view moreless

Tuition: 145.00

Vacation Magic on a Budget: Planning Enchanted Getaways with AI

Start Date: 09-09-2025
End Date: 09-09-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Linn County

Get ready to plan the ultimate adventure complete with castles, characters, and churros - all without breaking the bank. In this fun and interactive workshop, you'll learn how to use AI to craft a personalized, cost-savvy vacation itinerary, from booking rides and reservations to building themed days and must-pack checklists. Discover hidden gems, dining hacks, and ways to stretch your dollars while keeping the magic alive. Leave with a fully planned trip and the skills to make every future getaway just as dreamy.... view moreless

Tuition: 29.00

Colors of India: Peacock Painting

Start Date: 09-10-2025
End Date: 09-11-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, Thu, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Immerse yourself in the rich and intricate world of Indian art as you create a stunning peacock painting on canvas! In this guided workshop, you'll explore traditional Indian artistic styles, bold colors, and intricate patterns while learning step-by-step painting techniques. Whether you're new to painting or a seasoned artist, this class offers a fun and inspiring space to bring cultural beauty to life. Join us and take home a masterpiece filled with color, elegance, and tradition! All materials included.... view moreless

Tuition: 49.00

Intermediate Digital SLR Photography

Start Date: 09-10-2025
End Date: 10-29-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: Johnson County

Continue learning the creative and technical aspect of 35mm digital photography. You will need a fully adjustable digital SLR camera. This class is for students who have already taken the course "Basic Exposure & Composition with Your Digital SLR" offered by Lisa Bergmann-Smithey. You must be at least 16 years old to attend this class.... view moreless

Tuition: 89.00

Macarons

Start Date: 09-10-2025
End Date: 09-10-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Four simple ingredients combine into one of the most difficult treats to master. However, these delightful desserts aren't out of reach - we're here to help you step by step to master the perfect macaron, from the delicate almond cookie shell to incorporating a variety of fun flavors. Bring a container to take home your creations.... view moreless

Tuition: 85.00

Start Date: 09-10-2025
End Date: 09-10-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 65.00

Self Care Studio: Advanced Vase Arrangements

Start Date: 09-10-2025
End Date: 09-10-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 65.00

Start Date: 09-10-2025
End Date: 09-10-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: Linn County

Ready to take your flower arranging to the next level? This intermediate workshop is perfect for those who've discovered their love for floral design and want to create more sophisticated arrangements. Learn professional techniques like proper stem conditioning and creating visual balance as you design a stunning large vase arrangement. Our experienced florist will teach you the secrets of layering textures, creating focal points, and achieving that "designer look" you see in magazines. Come ready to be inspired and challenged while enjoying the therapeutic benefits of working with beautiful blooms.... view moreless

Tuition: 89.00

Shibori Dyeing

Start Date: 09-10-2025
End Date: 09-10-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: Linn County

Dive into the art of Shibori, a centuries-old Japanese dyeing technique thattransforms fabric into patterned masterpieces using folds, twists, and binds. Inthis hands-on class, you'll explore different resist methods and dip your creations into rich indigo dye. No two pieces turn out the same - come ready to experiment, get a little messy, and leave with one-of-a-kind textiles and a new favorite hobby!... view moreless

Tuition: 65.00

The Art of Calligraphy: The Italic Hand

Start Date: 09-10-2025
End Date: 09-17-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Johnson County

Tuition: 45.00

Advanced Digital Photography

Start Date: 09-11-2025
End Date: 10-30-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: Johnson County

For students who have completed both the Basic and Intermediate Digital Photography courses offered by Lisa Bergmann-Smithey. We'll continue to explore advanced techniques in composition and exposure. Weekly assignments include exploration in macro, ND filters, photojournalism and black and white techniques with an individual creative project presented at the end of the session. You must be at least 16 years old to attend this class.... view moreless

Tuition: 89.00

Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Renewal

Start Date: 09-11-2025
End Date: 09-11-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This hands-on recertification course incorporates a live lab and is held at a state of Iowa authorized training site. Learn correct terminology, symbols, theory and backflow, methods, and devices for the prevention of backflow and back siphonage, as well as test procedures and maintenance of backflow prevention devices.... view moreless

Tuition: 199.00

Start Date: 09-11-2025
End Date: 09-11-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 69.00

Start Date: 09-11-2025
End Date: 09-11-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Medication Aide State Exam (online).

Tuition: 50.00

Practical Japanese for Travel

Start Date: 09-11-2025
End Date: 09-11-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Medication Manager Final Exam. You must have completed the Medication Manger course and the lab time to take the final exam.... view moreless

Tuition: 0.00

Napoleon Pastry

Start Date: 09-11-2025
End Date: 09-11-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Learn how to create the quintessential French dessert with layers of light puff pastry filled with delicious raspberry puree and sweet creams. Bring a container to be able to take home your creation.... view moreless

Tuition: 79.00

Start Date: 09-11-2025
End Date: 09-18-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Johnson County

Planning a trip to Japan? This two-part class is designed to equip you with the must-know phrases, cultural tips, and survival skills for navigating your adventure with confidence. You'll learn how to order food, ask for directions, shop, and handle basic travel situations - all in simple, practical Japanese. We'll also cover key etiquette and customs to help you blend in and connect with locals. No prior experience needed - just bring your curiosity!... view moreless

Tuition: 49.00

Date Night: Pottery

Start Date: 09-12-2025
End Date: 09-12-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Fri, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Struggling to find a unique activity for date night? Take your significant other to Kirkwood Community College for a fun afternoon of working with clay! Led by a local artist, you and your date will get a hands on experience with designing and creating your own ceramic work of art. When the workshop is complete, we will carefully fire and glaze your work so that it will last a lifetime! We will notify all participants when the works of art are finished and ready to be picked up.... view moreless

Tuition: 89.00

Hot Glass Pumpkin Paperweights

Start Date: 09-12-2025
End Date: 09-12-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Fri, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Come partake in an active, artistic adventure with hot glass! You will work one-on-one with a glass instructor to create your own unique pumpkin paperweight out of 2,000 degree glass. The workshop will start with instruction on safety, discussing the project, and colors being used. Then you will be shown how to make a pumpkin paperweight using the various tools and equipment safely. The instructor will then guide you through the process to make your very own creation! Your project will be ready for pick-up the following Monday.... view moreless

Tuition: 79.00

Start Date: 09-12-2025
End Date: 10-03-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Online

TheNurse Aide Training program(CNA) is designed to meet the training requirements for the nurse aide in long-term care facilities. Emphasis is placed on achieving a basic level of knowledge of the resident, and demonstrating skills to provide safe and effective resident care. Students will be required to complete a minimum of 30 hours of online work and log in to the course 5 of 7 days each week. Students will have the benefit of utilizing a classroom environment for the lab portion as well as hands-on clinical instruction in a long term care facility. Clinical will be held At Colonial Manor in Amana, IA. College credit will not be given for this class. Textbook required. Must be 16 years of age or older to take this class.Tuition assistance may fund up to 100 percent of your registration cost for this program. Fill out our funding referral form atwww.kirkwood.edu/cefunding.... view moreless

Tuition: 715.00

Beginning Ballroom Dancing

Start Date: 09-12-2025
End Date: 09-13-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 180.00

Start Date: 09-13-2025
End Date: 10-18-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Washington County

Spice up your evenings with our Date Night Ballroom Dancing series! Whether you're looking to reconnect with your partner, try something new, or simply have fun while learning to dance, this BOGO 6-week course is the perfect blend of romance, rhythm, and relaxation. Each week, you'll learn classic ballroom styles such as the Waltz, Foxtrot, Rumba, and Swing, with easy-to-follow instruction designed for beginners. No fancy footwork required just bring comfortable closed-toed shoes, a sense of humor, and a willingness to have fun on the dance floor.... view moreless

Tuition: 110.00

Start Date: 09-13-2025
End Date: 09-13-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 69.00

Floor, Walls and Ceiling Framing

Start Date: 09-13-2025
End Date: 09-13-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 69.00

Start Date: 09-13-2025
End Date: 09-13-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Would you like to build a garden shed? Frame up a room in the basement? This class will introduce you to the process of framing up floors, walls, and ceilings by offering a hands-on experience with a professional, in a safe controlled environment. Learn proper safety techniques, framing history, how to identify framing tools, parts, and materials; and learn how to estimate materials.... view moreless

Tuition: 145.00

High School Driver Education (hybrid)

Start Date: 09-13-2025
End Date: 11-22-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Online

Tuition: 425.00

7300 OSHA - Understanding OSHA’s Permit-Required Confined Space Standard

Start Date: 09-13-2025
End Date: 09-14-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, Sun, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

The Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic Rider Course (updated) is a learn-to-ride education and training safety program that consists of the 5 hour online MSF eP1 eCourse to address basic motorcycle knowledge, classroom time for paperwork (waiver, local forms, preriding quiz, etc.) and 11 hours of on-cycle, hands-on instruction. A course completion card may provide an insurance discount. Riders must be able to balance a bicycle to participate in the riding portion of the course, and a riding skill test must be passed for successful completion. Motorcycles and helmets are supplied by Kirkwood for this program. MSF completion card and IDOT certificate of completion will be awarded to persons satisfactorily passing the course. Students must be 14 years of age or older and have a valid Iowa driver's license or instruction permit to take this course. Anyone under 18 years of age, a parent or guardian must accompany participant into the first class to sign paperwork. Participants will receive a link for the required eCourse in their registration confirmation via email once registration is complete. The 5 hour online eP1 eCourse is to be completed by the start of the class and participants will need to provide proof of completion (printed certificate or copy of certificate on their phone) at the start of the class in order to participate. The $25 eCourse fee is nonrefundable once you are registered.... view moreless

Tuition: 224.00

Start Date: 09-15-2025
End Date: 09-15-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This course covers the requirements of the OSHA Permit-Required Confined Space Standard. Course topics include safety and health hazards associated with confined space entry, and the evaluation, prevention, and abatement of these hazards. The course covers OSHA requirements; it does not feature workshops (instrumentation, control methods and testing) which are included in the OSHA #2264 Permit-Required Confined Space Entry. This course is designed for small employers or a designated representative (line supervisor or manager) with the responsibility to develop a permit-required confined space program. Upon course completion students will have a basic understanding of confined space hazards, evaluating and abatement of the hazards, and determining when a confined space shall be classified as a permit-required confined space. Minimum student contact hours: 7. Prerequisites: None.... view moreless

Tuition: 250.00

Confined Space Rescue Team Training

Start Date: 09-15-2025
End Date: 09-15-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Location: Iowa County

The American Heart Association’s Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Course is a classroom, instructor-led course designed to prepare students to provide first aid, CPR, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner. Upon successful completion of the course, including a first aid skills demonstration and a CPR and AED skills test, students receive a Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED course completion card, valid for two years. Heartsaver courses are designed for anyone with little or no medical training who needs a course completion card for a job, regulatory (for example, OSHA), or other requirements. These courses can also be taken by anyone who wants to be prepared for an emergency in any setting. This course is geared towards non-healthcare professionals such as construction workers, business workers, teachers, etc.... view moreless

Tuition: 80.00

Start Date: 09-15-2025
End Date: 09-19-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This course is designed for employees who are responsible for performing confined space entries on the job. This program will train the employee so they may be part of a confined space rescue team and is based on standards established with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146. Students will perform victim retrieval in simulated and actual confined spaces. This course includes simple and compound rope hauling systems as well as advanced confined-space entry and extrication techniques. Emphasis is placed on rope rigging, hazard identification and hazard mitigation skills.... view moreless

Tuition: 749.00

Start Date: 09-15-2025
End Date: 10-03-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 1800.00

Stained Glass Beaded Earrings

Start Date: 09-15-2025
End Date: 10-11-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Online

TheNurse Aide Training program(CNA) is designed to meet the training requirements for the nurse aide in long-term care facilities. Emphasis is placed on achieving a basic level of knowledge of the resident, and demonstrating skills to provide safe and effective resident care. Students will be required to complete a minimum of 30 hours of online work and log in to the course 5 of 7 days each week. Students will have the benefit of utilizing a classroom environment for the lab portion as well as hands-on clinical instruction in a long term care facility. Clinical will be held at Oaknoll Community. College credit will not be given for this class. Textbook required. Must be 16 years of age or older to take this class.Tuition assistance may fund up to 100 percent of your registration cost for this program. Fill out our funding referral form atwww.kirkwood.edu/cefunding.... view moreless

Tuition: 715.00

Start Date: 09-15-2025
End Date: 09-15-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: Johnson County

You will create a beaded bead resembling a stained-glass window using SuperDuos and various sizes of Toho round seed beads. Once completed, you'll add embellishment beads to a headpin to craft a striking and unique pair of earrings. No experience needed. Materials fee $35. ... view moreless

Tuition: 35.00

ChatGPT for Life & Work: Practical AI for Everyday People

Start Date: 09-16-2025
End Date: 09-25-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, Thu, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Washington County

Welcome to a class that's not just about learning new tech, it's about unlocking new possibilities. In this hands-on, beginner-friendly course, you'll discover how ChatGPT an AI tool you can talk to like a helpful assistant, can save you time, reduce stress, and boost creativity. Whether you're writing a resume, planning meals, organizing your home, troubleshooting a household project, or managing small business tasks, ChatGPT can walk you through it step by step. This class is for anyone who wants to work smarter, solve problems faster, and have a little fun along the way. No tech background is needed; just bring your curiosity and your to-do list. By the end of the course, you'll have new digital confidence, real-life tools, and a powerful assistant you can use every day. Apply AI to both everyday life and professional workflows. You'll leave with real experience, personalized results, and the know-how to keep exploring what this technology can do for you.... view moreless

Tuition: 59.00

Dog Obedience I - All Ages

Start Date: 09-16-2025
End Date: 10-21-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Based on the American Kennel Club program, the goal of this course is to teach both owners and dogs effective behaviors for building a lasting relationship through obedience training. Some of the commands covered in this course include: walking nicely on a leash, sit, come, down, and stay. This class culminates with the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy test. Successful completion of this course or Dog Obedience I is required to enroll in Obedience II and Agility courses and is seen as a good pre-requisite for those wanting to obtain a Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certification. Exceptional dogs will be able to test for the CGC title after completion of this course.... view moreless

Tuition: 155.00

Exterior Building Close-in

Start Date: 09-16-2025
End Date: 09-18-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, Thu, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This class will provide the student with the knowledge and hands-on experience in how to install and repair a variety of windows, exterior doors, and exterior finishes. Students will be working in a controlled environment with the chance to learn each step to complete common exterior carpentry work.... view moreless

Tuition: 145.00

Graphic Design Certificate Program

Start Date: 09-16-2025
End Date: 01-20-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, Thu, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This series of courses introduces the fundamental principles, tools, and techniques of graphic design. Students will explore the essential elements of visual design and engage with concepts that provide a strong foundation in effective communication, problem-solving, and the creative process. Through a mix of lectures, hands-on projects, and critiques, students will develop a basic understanding of design thinking and apply it in practical contexts. An introduction to the fundamentals of graphic design with a balanced emphasis on practical, technical, aesthetic, and conceptual skill sets. The curriculum emphasizes using design fundamentals along with learning the industry standard software. Students learn the technical and conceptual skills involved in typography, image generation, layout, and color theory, to apply final graphic solutions used in modern communication. Tuition includes all textbooks. Courses include two dedicated portfolio labs. Tuition assistance may fund up to 100 percent of your registration cost for this program. Fill out our funding referral form atwww.kirkwood.edu/cefunding.... view moreless

Tuition: 1995.00

Infant Massage

Start Date: 09-16-2025
End Date: 09-23-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Discover the magic of touch and benefits of massage in our Infant Massage course. This two-part course is designed for caregivers and their little ones or those expecting. This hands-on experience teaches gentle, effective massage techniques to promote calming and relaxation for your baby or toddler, strengthens the bond between caregiver and child, and supports overall well-being. During the first class parents/caregivers will receive expert guidance from a certified instructor on massage basics, oils and child positioning, and tools to practice at home to prepare for class two. Class two is designed for parents/caregivers and their child to learn the full baby massage routine including techniques for colic relief and adaptations for the growing child. You will learn the nuances of baby's cues for when and how to utilize the power of massage. Register now to give your little one the gift of comfort and connection!... view moreless

Tuition: 99.00

Infection Control for the Dental Office (ZOOM)

Start Date: 09-16-2025
End Date: 09-16-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Online

Infection control procedures are in place to prevent the spread of disease and to protect both the dental healthcare provider and their dental patients. This program provides participants with updated information on currently recommended infection control practices for the dental office. Information will include a discussion of occupational environmental hazards and exposures, disease prevention, personal safety and barrier protection, instrument processing and recirculation, and regulatory government agencies. Meets Iowa Dental Board continuing education requirements for Infection Control content. Objectives: 1) Discuss occupational environmental hazards and exposures, 2) Discuss disease prevention, 3) Review personal safety and barrier protection, 4) Describe instrument processing and recirculation, and 5) Identify regulatory government agencies. CEHs: 2.0 Dental Assistants, Dental Hygienists, Dentists 100% attendance required. Approved Sponsor, Iowa Dental Board.... view moreless

Tuition: 59.00

Start Date: 09-16-2025
End Date: 09-16-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 65.00

Start Date: 09-16-2025
End Date: 09-16-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 65.00

Start Date: 09-16-2025
End Date: 09-16-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 09-16-2025
End Date: 09-16-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 09-16-2025
End Date: 09-16-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Nurse Aide State Skills Testing - 2:15 PM

Start Date: 09-16-2025
End Date: 09-16-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 09-16-2025
End Date: 09-16-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 09-16-2025
End Date: 09-16-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 09-16-2025
End Date: 09-16-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Principles of Graphic Design

Start Date: 09-16-2025
End Date: 09-16-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

OSHA requires employers to ensure that all operators are forklift certified through formal instruction, practical training, and a performance evaluation. This basic forklift class includes a classroom presentation, hands-on training, safe operations, and inspections on various types of lifts. The 6-hour course meets OSHA Power Industry Truck training requirements. Participants must be at least 18 years old to take this course.... view moreless

Tuition: 225.00

Start Date: 09-16-2025
End Date: 10-02-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, Thu, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Earn a better understanding of the basics of graphic design by studying the elements and principles that govern effective design and page layout. Graphic design is the art of combining text and graphics to communicate an effective message through logos, graphics, brochures, newsletters, posters, signs and any other type of visual communication. Designers utilize elements such as lines, shapes, sizes, textures and colors, as well as principles of graphic design, including balance, unity, alignment, consistency, contrast and white space. Tuition includes a textbook.... view moreless

Tuition: 449.00

Private Pilot Ground School

Start Date: 09-16-2025
End Date: 11-04-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: Linn County

Private Pilot Ground School covers the basic knowledge needed to obtain a private pilot license and to pass the FAA written exam. Materials fee approximately $135. Obtain your ground school kit at the Marion Airport (319) 377-9437.... view moreless

Tuition: 99.00

The 1960s Sexual Revolution

Start Date: 09-16-2025
End Date: 10-21-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Based on the American Kennel Club S.T.A.R Puppy program, the goal of this course is to teach both owners and puppies effective behaviors for building a lasting relationship through obedience training. Some of the commands covered in this course include: walking nicely on a leash, sit, come, down, and stay. This class culminates with the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy test. Successful completion of this course, or Dog Obedience I, is required to enroll in Obedience II and Agility courses and is seen as a good pre-requisite for those hoping to obtain a Canine Good Citizen certification. Exceptional puppies will be able to test for the Canine Good Citizen title after completion of this course.... view moreless

Tuition: 155.00

Selling Your Home 101

Start Date: 09-16-2025
End Date: 09-16-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: Linn County

Take the pressure out of the home selling experience and prepare to purchase your next home!This course is perfect for both the first-time seller as well as for the person who would like tips and tricks to sell their house faster.... view moreless

Tuition: 25.00

Sniffing Sports III

Start Date: 09-16-2025
End Date: 10-21-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This class will continue to build on skills learned in Sniffing Sports II, including distractions, larger search areas, and blank areas. Dogs will work on Anise, Birch, Clove and possibly more scents. Prerequisite: Sniffing Sports II or equivalent training.... view moreless

Tuition: 155.00

Start Date: 09-16-2025
End Date: 09-16-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Linn County

We will explore how disputes over sexual norms, reproduction, and gendered roles were linked to larger questions about religious authority, the power of the state, and the meaning of American ideals - triggering a revolution in religious thinking that is still being contested today.... view moreless

Tuition: 15.00

502 Update for Construction Industry Outreach Trainers

Start Date: 09-17-2025
End Date: 09-19-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, Thu, Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This course is designed for Outreach Training Program trainers who have completed OSHA 500 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry and are authorized trainers in the OSHA Outreach Training Program. The course provides an update on OSHA Construction Standards, policies, and regulations. Upon course completion students will have the ability to demonstrate continued professional development in their field by applying effective adult learning principles and interactive training techniques to clearly identify, define, and explain construction industry hazards and acceptable corrective measures as they continue to teach the 10- and 30-hour Construction Outreach Training Program classes. Minimum student contact hours: 18 Prerequisites: OSHA 500 Trainers Course in OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry. Authorized Outreach Training Program trainers are required to attend this course once every four years (4) to maintain their trainer status. Prior to registration, students must provide a copy of their current Outreach Training Program trainer card or an official transcript showing successful completion of the OSHA 500 Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for Construction from their respective OSHA Training Institute Education Center, for verification of trainer status.... view moreless

Tuition: 720.00

Canine First Aid & CPR Essentials

Start Date: 09-17-2025
End Date: 09-17-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 69.00

Start Date: 09-17-2025
End Date: 09-17-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Accidents happen - but with the right training, you can respond with confidence. This workshop delivers the critical emergency care skills needed to manage sudden canine health crises and ensure the pets in your care are safe and supported. Designed for groomers, boarding staff, pet sitters, and dog owners alike, this engaging session blends expert instruction with hands-on CPR practice using realistic canine mannequins. You'll learn proper compression techniques, breathing methods, and timing through guided drills that simulate real emergencies so that when the moment comes, you're ready.... view moreless

Tuition: 59.00

Celebration Cake: Champagne Ascot

Start Date: 09-17-2025
End Date: 09-17-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Learn to make this sophisticated celebration cake that features the effervescence of champagne. Add layers of strawberries and cover in your own chocolate ganache. Bring a container to take your creation home.... view moreless

Tuition: 89.00

Start Date: 09-17-2025
End Date: 10-22-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This course focuses on responsible pet ownership and basic good manners for dogs 11 months and older. Professional obedience training is an important step in establishing and strengthening the bond between you and your dog. Similar to Puppy Obedience, graduates of this course find that their dogs have better manners, adapt well to household routines, and are more fun to be around. This class culminates with the AKC Canine Good Citizen test. Successful completion of this course, or Puppy Obedience I, is required to enroll in Obedience II and Agility courses. An additional fee of $10 applies to those who wish to take the test.... view moreless

Tuition: 155.00

Start Date: 09-17-2025
End Date: 10-22-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 155.00

Intro to Rally Obedience

Start Date: 09-17-2025
End Date: 10-22-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Based on traditional obedience work, Rally offers dog owners a more relaxed and flexible atmosphere to enter the world of dog sports. In Rally, handlers navigate a course of signs to showcase their dog*s various skills. This class refines obedience skills and further develops teamwork between a dog and handler.... view moreless

Tuition: 155.00

Let's Make a Quilt

Start Date: 09-17-2025
End Date: 10-22-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Come learn to quilt with us! This class will take you through all of the steps of quilt making:cutting, piecing, sandwiching, quilting, and binding. At the end, you will have a lap quilt to enjoy. This class is for beginners, but all skill levels are welcome. Sewing machines are provided; students will provide materials. The instructor will email a list of materials before the class begins.... view moreless

Tuition: 85.00

Mindful Eating (ZOOM)

Start Date: 09-17-2025
End Date: 09-17-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location: Online

Learn what emotional eating is and how to recognize it. Discover a simple way to turn on your full digestive power. Learn the seven strategies to eat mindfully and implement a new meal ritual. We will have a fun mindful eating exercise and a game to practice at home.... view moreless

Tuition: 35.00

Start Date: 09-17-2025
End Date: 09-17-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 65.00

Operations Level for Emergency and Disaster Response to Chemical Releases

Start Date: 09-17-2025
End Date: 09-17-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 65.00

Start Date: 09-17-2025
End Date: 09-17-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

First responders at the Operations Level respond defensively to releases or potential releases of hazardous substances to protect nearby persons, property and the environment. Learn to recognize a release, container types and steps to contain the release from a safe distance to keep it from spreading and preventing exposure. Placard-recognition activities and a defensive emergency response exercise with decontamination operations are a part of the emergency responders training. This course will also accommodate the annual training requirement of Operations Level Responder.... view moreless

Tuition: 199.00

Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Renewal

Start Date: 09-17-2025
End Date: 10-22-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 155.00

Puppy Obedience II

Start Date: 09-17-2025
End Date: 10-22-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This class builds on the skills taught in Puppy Obedience I. It also adds in place training, standing, and we'll look at common problems that puppies experience during adolescence. This class is designed for puppies 6-12 months old.... view moreless

Tuition: 155.00

Rally Obedience I

Start Date: 09-17-2025
End Date: 10-22-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This is the continuation of Intro to Rally. We will introduce AKC level intermediate and advanced signs. Depending on interest, we may also introduce UKC signs. Dogs must have taken Intro to Rally at Kirkwood or an equivalent class at another training facility.... view moreless

Tuition: 155.00

Start Date: 09-18-2025
End Date: 09-18-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 199.00

Famous Disappearances in History

Start Date: 09-18-2025
End Date: 09-26-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, Fri, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Other/Out of District

The Basic Wastewater Training is an entry-level classroom instructor course that presents the basics ofwastewater sources, characteristics, operations and regulations. The topics covered include biological treatment principles, wastewater math, and overview of the operation of preliminary, primary and secondary treatment operations. This course and six months experience satisfies the eligibility requirements needed to take the state Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade 1 Exam. This is also a good review for those preparing to take the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade II exam.Tuition assistance may fund up to 100 percent of your registration cost for this program. Call 319-398-1022 for details.... view moreless

Tuition: 560.00

Start Date: 09-18-2025
End Date: 09-18-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Step into the shadows of history as we explore some of the world's most captivating disappearances. From the mysterious vanishing of aviator Amelia Earhart to the mob-linked disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa, we'll examine the stories, theories, and unanswered questions surrounding these puzzling cases. We'll also uncover other famous disappearances that continue to baffle investigators and spark wild speculation. Join us for a night of intrigue, mystery, and the enduring allure of the unknown.... view moreless

Tuition: 25.00

The Bridge: Making Feedback Conversations Meaningful

Start Date: 09-18-2025
End Date: 09-18-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

When you think of feedback, do you compare it to the terrible sound coming out of a speaker? What if the feedback we receive is more like a story or song that we want to hear and turns into one of the best things we get to listen to? It's time to flip the script and transform feedback into your personal growth anthem. During this session, we will explore our mindset about feedback and why feedback is important, learn a framework for giving feedback, and explore how we can receive feedback well, all with a goal of embracing feedback to lead to improvement and growth.Join us and turn up the volume on your success!... view moreless

Tuition: 169.00

Start Date: 09-19-2025
End Date: 09-20-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Johnson County

Tuition: 180.00

Start Date: 09-19-2025
End Date: 09-21-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Johnson County

Tuition: 650.00

Stained Glass Gems

Start Date: 09-19-2025
End Date: 09-19-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Fri, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Location: Linn County

You will learn the basics of stained glass while creating an eye-catching, gem custom piece that you can enjoy for years to come. There will be different designs to choose from depending on your experience level.... view moreless

Tuition: 89.00

Hot Glass Paperweight Workshop

Start Date: 09-20-2025
End Date: 09-20-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 69.00

Ceramic Open Studio

Start Date: 09-20-2025
End Date: 09-20-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Have a ceramics project in mind and just need the space to complete it? In open studio, you will get to use of the studio to make thrown or hand built work. Open to anyone who has taken at least one previous ceramics class through Kirkwood CE. Once you have it completed, we will carefully glaze and fire it so that it can survive the test of time and be able to use and display in your home for years to come. We will notify all participants when the pieces are finished and ready to be picked up.... view moreless

Tuition: 65.00

Cricut Design 102

Start Date: 09-20-2025
End Date: 09-27-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Take your Cricut skills to the next level with Cricut 102! Designed for users with some prior experience in Cricut Design Space, this hands-on class explores into advanced techniques, tips, and tricks to elevate crafting projects to new heights. From mastering complex design elements to optimizing your workflow for efficiency, you will gain the expertise needed to tackle even the most ambitious crafting projects with confidence.... view moreless

Tuition: 59.00

Start Date: 09-20-2025
End Date: 09-20-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Come and partake in an active, artistic adventure with hot glass! You will work one-on-one with a glass instructor to create your own unique paperweight out of 2000-degree glass. The workshop will start with instruction on safety, discussing the project, and colors being used. You will be shown how to make one paperweight using the various tools and equipment safely. Then the instructor will guide you through the process to make your very own glass paperweight. Your creation will be ready for pick-up the following Monday.... view moreless

Tuition: 79.00

Hot Glass Pumpkin Paperweights

Start Date: 09-20-2025
End Date: 09-20-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 79.00

Interior Finishes I

Start Date: 09-20-2025
End Date: 09-20-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Lower heating costs! Finish that basement! Tile that floor! Learn to take a room from bare studs to an insulated space with finished walls and floors; as well as other common operations for finishing off an interior space. Students will learn a variety of hands-on skills, including how to insulate, hang drywall, and lay tile; all in a safe and friendly environment.... view moreless

Tuition: 145.00

Introduction to the Potter’s Wheel

Start Date: 09-20-2025
End Date: 09-20-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Come learn with a local artist how to throw pots on the potter's wheel. Once you have finished your new work of art, we will fire the piece so you can show it off in your home or give as a gift! We will notify all participants when the sculptures are finished and ready to be picked up.... view moreless

Tuition: 65.00

Moped Rider Education

Start Date: 09-20-2025
End Date: 09-20-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Get ready to ride your moped! Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) requires a person at least 14 years of age that does not have a driver's license to complete an approved moped rider education course. This class will cover safety, rules of the road and laws governing mopeds. There will also be discussions on rider responsibility, safety checks for the rider and moped, and rider scenarios. Bring a sack lunch to class. Vending machines available.... view moreless

Tuition: 55.00

Moped Rider Education

Start Date: 09-20-2025
End Date: 09-20-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 8:00 AM - 2:15 PM

Location: Iowa County

This safety education course for moped riders is designed for 14 and 15 year old students who must complete a course prior to being licensed to operate a moped. Students must be 13 years old to take this course. Pre-Registration is required.... view moreless

Tuition: 55.00

Start Date: 09-20-2025
End Date: 09-21-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, Sun, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Johnson County

Tuition: 224.00

Welding Metal Art

Start Date: 09-20-2025
End Date: 10-25-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Aspiring artists and metal working hobbyists: embark on an exciting journey to explore the fusion of welding and artistic expression. This hands-on course focuses on the creation of small, captivating table-top metal sculptures. Guided by an experienced instructor, students will have the opportunity to select a small project from a carefully curated collection of pre-determined options, ensuring a diverse range of creative possibilities. No previous welding experience is required. Throughout the class, students will learn basic welding techniques, ensuring a solid foundation in metalworking. Comprehensive safety information and practices will also be covered, ensuring that students can confidently create their artwork in a secure environment. By the end of the course, students will have not only acquired essential welding skills but also developed their artistic vision, resulting in stunning, self-made metal sculptures that can serve as centerpieces or conversation starters in any space.... view moreless

Tuition: 299.00

7115 OSHA Lockout/Tagout

Start Date: 09-22-2025
End Date: 09-22-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This course covers the role and responsibility of the employer to develop and implement an energy control program, or lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) for the protection of workers while performing servicing and maintenance activities on machinery and equipment. Course topics include types of hazardous energy, detecting hazardous conditions, implementing control measures as they relate to the control of hazardous energy, developing and implementing energy control programs including written isolation procedures, training of authorized and affected employees, and periodic inspection of energy control procedures using the OSHA Control of Hazardous Energy Standard. Upon course completion the student will have the ability to explain the importance of energy control programs, procedures, training, audits and methods of controlling hazardous energy. Minimum student contact hours: 7.5 Prerequisites: None.... view moreless

Tuition: 250.00

Beyond the Scale: Navigate Modern Weight Management & Medications

Start Date: 09-22-2025
End Date: 09-30-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, Tue, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 560.00

Start Date: 09-22-2025
End Date: 09-22-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Interested in understanding modern approaches to weight, health, and obesity in an educational environment? Join our experienced weight loss practitioner for a supportive exploration of weight management in today's world. This course creates a safe, judgment-free space where we'll discover how our understanding of weight, health, and obesity has evolved, moving far beyond outdated myths and misconceptions. We'll explore how factors like genetics, hormones, stress, and environment play significant roles in how our bodies regulate weight, and discuss obesity as a medical condition with real treatment options. Together, we'll examine new approaches, including medications and comprehensive treatment strategies. All are welcome - whether you're personally navigating weight concerns, supporting a loved one, or simply curious about the latest developments in health and wellness.... view moreless

Tuition: 29.00

Certified Occupational Safety Specialist Certificate (Virtual)

Start Date: 09-22-2025
End Date: 09-22-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 69.00

Start Date: 09-22-2025
End Date: 09-26-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Online

Tuition: 1999.00

Start Date: 09-22-2025
End Date: 10-10-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 1800.00

ELDT Class B to A CDL Fusion Program

Start Date: 09-22-2025
End Date: 10-15-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Online

This course is for those who desire a commercial driver career and have some knowledge of commercial vehicles or experience driving large vehicles, including commercial vehicles. This approved FMCSA Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) course is for interested students 18 years of age or older. To get a Class B CDL, you will utilize the Kirkwood Community College commercial vehicles to train and test for your license. After completion of the class, you will be able to drive qualifying Class B commercial vehicles such as a dump truck or bus with additional endorsements. Tuition includes ELDT online theory training, 1 week in person for behind-the-wheel training, and testing with a Certified Iowa DOT 3rd Party Examiner at our site. Tuition assistance may fund up to 100 percent of your registration cost for this program. Fill out our funding referral form at www.kirkwood.edu/cefunding.add.... view moreless

Tuition: 2400.00

Start Date: 09-22-2025
End Date: 10-24-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Online

Change description to: In less than a month, you can have a commercial driving career after completing Kirkwood's ELDT Class B to A CDL Fusion Program. Commercial driving is an in-demand career with tremendous local job opportunities. Learn the safe driving skills necessary to get your Class A CDL and a well-paying job. The 90 hours of in-person Behind the Wheel (BTW) training and testing, includes 50 hours of Class B skills and pre-trip training before transitioning to Class A skills for an additional 40 hours. Operating a semi requires a special set of skills, which includes being able to safely maneuver and back the vehicle. You will learn the necessary skills to prepare for real-life backing situations which include: straightening, off set, parallel, blindside, and angle backing. Additional maneuvering and backing skills will include encountering obstacles such as cars, posts, curved entrances, docks, and buildings. Vehicle options include manual and automatic transmissions. Kirkwood is an approved Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Training Provider. Course tuition includes online entry-level driver theory training (8 hours), entry-level driver behind-the-wheel training (90 hours) over a 3 week period. Tuition assistance may fund up to 100 percent of your registration costs for this program. Fill out our funding referral form at www.kirkwood.edu/cefunding. After holding a Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) for at least 14 days and completing both the Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) and the hands-on driving portion of the class, students are required to pass the CDL skills and drive test. To schedule this test, students must complete the CDL Drive Test Request form, available on the Iowa Department of Transportation website: Schedule a CDL Drive Test Iowa DOT.... view moreless

Tuition: 4900.00

Brews & Bytes: Today's Large AI Language Models in Action

Start Date: 09-22-2025
End Date: 11-11-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Online

TheNurse Aide Training program(CNA) is designed to meet the training requirements for the nurse aide in long-term care facilities. Emphasis is placed on achieving a basic level of knowledge of the resident, and demonstrating skills to provide safe and effective resident care. Students will be required to complete a minimum of 30 hours of online work and log in to the course 5 of 7 days each week. Students will have the benefit of utilizing a classroom environment for the lab portion as well as hands-on clinical instruction in a long term care facility. Clinical will be held at Hallmar Care Center in Cedar Rapids, IA. College credit will not be given for this class. Textbook required. Must be 16 years of age or older to take this class.Tuition assistance may fund up to 100 percent of your registration cost for this program. Fill out our funding referral form atwww.kirkwood.edu/cefunding.... view moreless

Tuition: 715.00

Start Date: 09-23-2025
End Date: 09-23-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Linn County

Everyone is talking about Artificial Intelligence (AI) - and now you can be part of the conversation! Gain a foundational understanding of how generative AI works while learning about the current state of AI development, as well as what the technology actually can and cannot do. Find out who is best leveraging AI, get up to speed on current tech trends, and see if you agree with predictions for the future. Impress your friends with the latest AI vocabulary, including prompt engineering, chain-of-thought, agentic operations, mixture of experts, and more!... view moreless

Tuition: 15.00

Excel Pro: Mastering Advanced Techniques

Start Date: 09-23-2025
End Date: 10-02-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, Thu, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This comprehensive and advanced course is designed to help participants unlock the full potential of Microsoft Excel. This class is ideal for individuals who have a good understanding of basic Excel functions and are looking to expand their skillset. The course covers advanced topics such as macros, pivot tables, complex formulas and functions, and data visualization techniques. Participants will learn how to automate tasks, perform sophisticated data analysis, and transform data into meaningful insights. The class will be taught by experienced Excel professionals and will be hands-on, with ample opportunities for participants to practice their newfound skills. By the end of the course, participants will have the knowledge and confidence to tackle even the most complex data problems. Prerequisite: Must have an advanced understanding of Excel. Textbook is provided.... view moreless

Tuition: 210.00

Interior Finishes II

Start Date: 09-23-2025
End Date: 09-27-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Learn to safely and efficiently use hand and power tools to hang doors, install cabinets, and put trim on everything. Get introduced to the common and uncommon tools that are necessary in learning the mysteries of finished carpentry. The aspiring student will have every opportunity to hone their craft skills with hands-on practice under the tutelage of a seasoned professional in the Kirkwood Continuing Education Carpentry Lab.... view moreless

Tuition: 199.00

Lockout/tagout Train the Trainer

Start Date: 09-23-2025
End Date: 09-23-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Develop skills to produce and present presentations to your employees required to perform lockout procedures. Training consists of the review of OSHA regulations and adult education methodology, which includes demonstrating and applying teaching techniques. You will present a 10-minute topic related to lockout/tagout and must pass a written test. Prerequisite course-OSHA 7115 Lockout/Tagout.... view moreless

Tuition: 549.00

Start Date: 09-23-2025
End Date: 09-23-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Linn County

Tuition: 50.00

Start Date: 09-23-2025
End Date: 09-23-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 65.00

Start Date: 09-23-2025
End Date: 09-23-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 65.00

Start Date: 09-23-2025
End Date: 09-23-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 09-23-2025
End Date: 09-23-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 09-23-2025
End Date: 09-23-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 09-23-2025
End Date: 09-23-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 09-23-2025
End Date: 09-23-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

3085 OSHA Principles of Scaffolding

Start Date: 09-23-2025
End Date: 09-23-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 09-24-2025
End Date: 09-26-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, Thu, Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This course covers the requirements for safe construction and use of scaffolding using OSHA’s construction scaffold standards as a guide. Course topics include hazards associated with scaffold design, assembly, disassembly and use, types of scaffolds, determining scaffold capacity, employee qualifications and training and maintenance, repair and inspection requirements. Students will participate in workshops to reinforce concepts of safe scaffolding. Upon course completion students will have the ability to identify the types of scaffolds and their components, determine safe assembly, use, and disassembly and recognize common violations of OSHA standards. Minimum student contact hours: 22.... view moreless

Tuition: 715.00

Start Date: 09-24-2025
End Date: 09-24-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 69.00

Croissants

Start Date: 09-24-2025
End Date: 09-24-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Who can resist a perfect croissant? You will learn techniques and tips for creating perfect layers of dough and butter that result in the classic crescent-shaped pastries. Bring a container to be able to take home your creation.... view moreless

Tuition: 79.00

Start Date: 09-24-2025
End Date: 09-24-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 65.00

Self Care Studio: Flowers & Candles Workshop

Start Date: 09-24-2025
End Date: 09-24-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 65.00

Start Date: 09-24-2025
End Date: 09-24-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: Linn County

Treat yourself to an evening of creative relaxation in our hands-on workshop designed just for you. In this soothing session, you'll craft a beautiful small flower arrangement using fresh seasonal blooms and learn to make your own custom soy candle with your choice of scent. No experience necessary - just bring yourself and leave with handmade treasures for your home, plus new skills you can enjoy again and again. Our seasoned instructor will guide you through each step while you connect in a supportive, stress-free environment. Perfect for those ready to slow down, reconnect with their creative side, and practice the gentle art of self-care.... view moreless

Tuition: 89.00

Start Date: 09-25-2025
End Date: 09-25-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Medication Aide State Exam (online).

Tuition: 50.00

The Superpowers of Genealogy

Start Date: 09-25-2025
End Date: 09-25-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Medication Manager Final Exam. You must have completed the Medication Manger course and the lab time to take the final exam.... view moreless

Tuition: 0.00

Start Date: 09-25-2025
End Date: 10-09-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Come take an in-depth look at the "superpowers" of genealogy research and databases: Ancestry.com, Familysearch.org, MyHeritage, and the Rootsmagic database. These three programs are able to exchange information; Rootsmagic is your home base. You will learn how the programs can be used together. Participation in "Family History Basics: Beginning to Intermediate Genealogy" course strongly preferred before taking this hands-on course. Basic computer knowledge is required. Please bring a USB memory stick.... view moreless

Tuition: 59.00

Incident Command for Emergency and Disaster (Incident Command)

Start Date: 09-26-2025
End Date: 09-26-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This course meets requirements stated in 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(v) for Incident Command. The basic Incident Command System will be presented as well as how to expand the system to include outside emergency agencies. Roles and responsibilities and planning development are main focuses throughout the training. Hands-on activities include a tabletop exercise with participants.... view moreless

Tuition: 199.00

Start Date: 09-26-2025
End Date: 09-27-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Benton County

Tuition: 180.00

Start Date: 09-26-2025
End Date: 09-27-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 180.00

Start Date: 09-27-2025
End Date: 09-27-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 80.00

Babysitting Bootcamp

Start Date: 09-27-2025
End Date: 09-27-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Location: Washington County

Are you eager to become a responsible and capable babysitter? Our Babysitting Bootcamp is designed especially for kids aged 10 and up, who are ready to embark on their babysitting journey. This engaging and informative class will equip you with essential skills and knowledge, making you a confident and trusted babysitting. Join us to learn how to provide a safe, fun, and caring environment for children in your care. Learn fundamental first aid techniques, including CPR, choking response, and to handle common childhood injuries and illnesses. Master diaper changing techniques as well as learn how to organize age appropriate activities and meal and snack prep. Students must be 10 years or older to register. Babysitting Bootcamp Certificate given upon completion.... view moreless

Tuition: 39.00

Kirkwood Baseball Prospect Camp (Position Players & Pitchers)

Start Date: 09-27-2025
End Date: 09-27-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 09-27-2025
End Date: 09-27-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This is a prospect showcase camp for high school players from freshman to seniors. Position players will showcase their skills by running, throwing, fielding, and hitting. Pitchers will showcase their skills by throwing a bullpen. Registration will be open till the day before the camp. If you are a two way player, please register for the two way player session. Please bring all your own baseball equipment from bats, gloves, helmets, catchers gear, etc... Please wear baseball pants and a shirt will be provided when you arrive to the camp. Registration closes September 17th.... view moreless

Tuition: 75.00

Kirkwood Baseball Prospect Camp (Two-Way Players)

Start Date: 09-27-2025
End Date: 09-27-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This is a prospect showcase camp for high school players from freshman to seniors. Position players will showcase their skills by running, throwing, fielding, and hitting. Pitchers will showcase their skills by throwing a bullpen. Registration will be open till the day before the camp. If you are a position player, please register for the position player & pitchers session. Please bring all your own baseball equipment from bats, gloves, helmets, catchers gear, etc... Please wear baseball pants and a shirt will be provided when you arrive to the camp. Registration closes September 17th.... view moreless

Tuition: 100.00

Start Date: 09-27-2025
End Date: 09-28-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, Sun, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Johnson County

Tuition: 224.00

3115 OSHA Fall Protection

Start Date: 09-27-2025
End Date: 09-28-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, Sun, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 224.00

Start Date: 09-29-2025
End Date: 10-01-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This course covers the OSHA Fall Protection Standard for construction and an overview of fall protection methods. Course topics include principles of fall protection, components and limitations of fall arrest systems, and OSHA Standards and policies regarding fall protection. Students will participate in workshops demonstrating the inspection and use of fall protection equipment, residential construction fall protection, training requirements, and developing a fall protection program. Upon course completion students will have the ability to assess compliance with the OSHA Fall Protection Standard, evaluate installed passive systems and fall arrest systems, and develop and implement fall protection plans. Minimum student contact hours: 18.... view moreless

Tuition: 715.00

ELDT Class A CDL Program (Hybrid)

Start Date: 09-29-2025
End Date: 11-21-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Online

Looking to start a career in one of the fastest growing occupations? Kirkwood’sClass A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)training program is designed for adults who would like to train for a high-demand career in a short-term time frame. Tuition includes online entry-level driver theory training, entry-level driver behind the wheel training, along with testing with a third party Iowa DOT certified examiner. All behind the wheel training and testing will occur at Hawkeye Community College’s Regional Transportation Center (6433 Hammond Ave, Waterloo IA). This class will focus on developing safe driving skills including backing, turning, and driving on rural and suburban roads. You will receive hands-on training using full-size semi-tractor/trailers and virtual driving simulators with 10 speed and automatic options available. Daily training will occur with scheduling available to meet your needs. Available training times include 8AM-12PM, 1PM – 5PM, or 5PM-9PM. You will have up to 6 weeks to become proficient in every skill before testing. Once confident with your skills, the following DOT tests will take place: DOT vehicle Inspection, skills, driving. Graduates can find employment in a variety of areas including, but not limited to, a truck driver, spotter, shag driver, and many more. Tuition assistance may fund up to 100 percent of your registration cost for this program. Fill out our funding referral form at www.kirkwood.edu/cefunding. Registration deadline is 11:59 PM on the Sunday 2 weeks prior to the class start date.... view moreless

Tuition: 4995.00

Extreme Deshedding: Mastering Double-Coated Working Dogs

Start Date: 09-29-2025
End Date: 10-17-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 1800.00

Start Date: 09-29-2025
End Date: 09-29-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Conquer the coat! This advanced workshop focuses on safely and effectively deshedding large, double-coated breeds - specifically the majestic Great Pyrenees. Work hands-on with real dogs to master the full deshedding process, from prep and bathing to high-velocity drying and coat raking. Learn expert strategies to achieve a professional-level finish while maintaining coat health and client trust. Perfect for groomers who want to elevate their skills and confidence when handling high-volume shedding breeds.... view moreless

Tuition: 59.00

Cinnamon Rolls

Start Date: 09-30-2025
End Date: 09-30-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Who doesn't love waking to the smell of delicious homemade cinnamon and pecan rolls? Join Chef Jules in learning to create her signature breakfast yeast dough that is easy to make with a few secret tips. No doubt you will find the recipe easy to adapt to special flavors and additions such as pecans and caramel and even hot cross buns! Bring a container to take home your rising yeast that you can freeze or make into rolls the following day.... view moreless

Tuition: 85.00

Dental Radiography Update (ZOOM)

Start Date: 09-30-2025
End Date: 09-30-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Online

This presentation will provide the dental professional with the latest information on dental imaging, including common safety techniques for both you and your patient. A comparison of types of imaging useful in your practice will be presented, and case studies will be utilized to assist with understanding dental imaging. This program is designed for dental assistants with an added qualification in dental radiography. Objectives:1. Identify key individuals in the development of dental imaging; 2. Identify radiation safety techniques in exposing dental imaging; 3. Compare analog and digital imaging; and 4. Identify dental anomalies by case studies.... view moreless

Tuition: 59.00

Intro to Drones for Commercial Uses (online)

Start Date: 09-30-2025
End Date: 10-01-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, Wed, 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Location: Online

Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems, otherwise known as drones, are a dynamic, emerging technology that will literally transform how industries function. This eight-hour course is a comprehensive overview of the information your organization needs to start using drones safely and legally. In this course, we cover the types of flight systems available, their capabilities, and how to pick the one that would be best for your organization. We discuss how drones can be used in specific business applications and how to apply drone technology to bring efficiencies to your business. Registration ends two weeks prior to class start date.... view moreless

Tuition: 395.00

Wedding/Date Night 1 & 2

Start Date: 09-30-2025
End Date: 10-21-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 7:30 PM - 8:15 PM

Location: Linn County

Tuition: 105.00

2255 OSHA Principles of Ergonomics

Start Date: 10-01-2025
End Date: 10-03-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, Thu, Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This course covers the use of ergonomic principles to recognize, evaluate, and control workplace conditions that cause or contribute to musculoskeletal and nerve disorders. Course topics include work physiology, anthropometry, musculoskeletal disorders, use of video display terminals, and risk factors such as vibration, temperature, material handling, repetition, and lifting and patient transfers in health care. Course emphasis is on industrial case studies covering analysis and design of workstations and equipment workshops in manual lifting, and coverage of current OSHA compliance policies and guidelines. Upon course completion, students will have the ability to recognize work-related musculoskeletal and nerve disorders, assess employer's ergonomic programs, and conduct ergonomic evaluations. Minimum student contact hours: 18. Prerequisites: None.... view moreless

Tuition: 715.00

Blood & Guts: Andreas Vesalius & Human Anatomy

Start Date: 10-01-2025
End Date: 10-01-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Almost five centuries ago, Flemish anatomist Andreas Vesalius published his monumental work,On the Structure of the Human Body. Why did this book revolutionize the study of human anatomy? Why is Vesalius' work also a masterpiece of Renaissance art and book making? Join us to find out the inner workings of this book.... view moreless

Tuition: 25.00

Start Date: 10-01-2025
End Date: 10-01-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 69.00

Infant Massage

Start Date: 10-01-2025
End Date: 10-08-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 99.00

Start Date: 10-01-2025
End Date: 10-01-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Linn County

Tuition: 50.00

Start Date: 10-01-2025
End Date: 12-04-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Online

The Nurse Aide Training program is designed to meet the training requirements for the nurse aide (CNA) in long-term care facilities. Emphasis is placed on achieving a basic level of knowledge of the resident, and demonstrating skills to provide safe and effective resident care. Students will be required to complete a minimum of 30 hours of online work and log in to the course 5 of 7 days each week. Students will have the benefit of utilizing a classroom environment for the lab portion as well as hands-on clinical instruction at Oaknoll Community in Iowa City, IA. College credit will not be given for this class. Textbook required. Must be 16 years of age or older to take this class.Tuition assistance may fund up to 100 percent of your registration cost for this program. Fill out our funding referral form atwww.kirkwood.edu/cefunding.... view moreless

Tuition: 735.00

Kumihimo Bracelet with Pinch Beads

Start Date: 10-02-2025
End Date: 10-10-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, Fri, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Other/Out of District

The Basic Training Water Treatment is a comprehensive course designed to teach the student the principles of water treatment plant operations. The course will cover sources of water, the treatment process, plant operations, safety, water quality regulations and waterworks Math. This course and six months experience satisfies the eligibility requirements needed to take the state Water Treatment Plant Operator Grade 1 Exam. This is also a good review for those preparing to take the Water Treatment Plant Operator Grade II exam.Tuition assistance may fund up to 100 percent of your registration cost for this program. Call 319-398-1022 for details.... view moreless

Tuition: 560.00

Start Date: 10-02-2025
End Date: 10-02-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Johnson County

Discover the art of kumihimo by creating a classic round braid using pinch beads on a foam disk (or bring your own marudai). You'll craft a stunning bracelet that finishes with elegant bead caps and a lobster or spring ring clasp. Perfect for beginners - no prior experience required! Materials fee $35-55. ... view moreless

Tuition: 35.00

Self Care Studio: Lazy Yoga

Start Date: 10-02-2025
End Date: 10-02-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM

Location: Linn County

This yoga class is for people who'd rather be on the couch, but know they need to do something productive for their body. We bring the relaxation of your living room to the studio with simple, feel-good stretches that even the most dedicated lounger can enjoy. Whether you've never stepped foot on a mat or you're a seasoned yogi - all are welcome. This class features minimal movement and maximum relaxation, designed for days when you want the benefits of yoga without all of the" intimidating" movements. We'll focus on simple, supported poses that feel good and leave you refreshed without the exhaustion.... view moreless

Tuition: 19.00

Sourdough Bread

Start Date: 10-02-2025
End Date: 10-02-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Sourdough bread is one of the biggest trends right now. Learn to make this delicious bread from scratch and take away a starter for you to cherish as well as your own prepared loaf. Because of time constraints, the process may not flow from beginning to end. Rather, we will discuss each step in detail and move on to finishing your own loaf. Bring a container to be able to take home your creation.... view moreless

Tuition: 85.00

Date Night: Pottery

Start Date: 10-03-2025
End Date: 10-03-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Fri, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 89.00

Start Date: 10-03-2025
End Date: 10-03-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Fri, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Decorate your home for fall with a one-of-a-kind glass blown pumpkin that will be colored, blown, and shaped by you in this hands-on glass blowing class. You will work one-on-one with a glass instructor to create your own unique and colorful pumpkin out of 2000-degree glass. The workshop will start with instruction on safety, discussing the project, and colors being used. You will be shown how to make one pumpkin using the various tools and equipment safely. Then the instructor will guide you through the process to make your own. Your creation will be ready for pick-up the following Monday.... view moreless

Tuition: 79.00

Start Date: 10-03-2025
End Date: 10-04-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 180.00

Basic Welding for Aspiring Youth

Start Date: 10-03-2025
End Date: 10-05-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Johnson County

Tuition: 650.00

Start Date: 10-04-2025
End Date: 10-11-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Linn County

Join us for an exciting journey into the world of welding. In this youth class, participants will learn essential welding techniques, safety protocols, and craftmanship. Interested students will also have the opportunity to earn their Boy Scout Welding Merit Badge. Whether you're a beginner or have some welding experience, this class offers a fun and educational environment to explore the art and science of welding. For ages 12-16.... view moreless

Tuition: 150.00

Start Date: 10-04-2025
End Date: 10-04-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 69.00

Start Date: 10-04-2025
End Date: 10-04-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 69.00

Introduction to Mastercam 2024

Start Date: 10-04-2025
End Date: 10-04-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Location: Johnson County

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 10-04-2025
End Date: 10-25-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Learn how to create machining programs with Mastercam. This is a hands-on computer programming course that will introduce machinists to Mastercam and teach them how to create programs that will quickly and efficiently produce machine parts, from start to finish. This will include creating and modifying part geometry, in addition to setting up and programming the specific part. There will also be time available to troubleshoot any programming questions. This class will focus on programming for a CNC mill only.... view moreless

Tuition: 399.00

MIG Welding Basic

Start Date: 10-04-2025
End Date: 11-22-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Produce quality MIG welds on mild steel, using proper techniques and procedures. This hands-on course stresses safety, wire and shielding gas selection, machine settings, weld sizing and more. The first day of class is mandatory for safety orientation.... view moreless

Tuition: 550.00

10 Hour OSHA Construction Industry Outreach Training

Start Date: 10-04-2025
End Date: 10-05-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, Sun, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 224.00

Stick Welding Basic

Start Date: 10-04-2025
End Date: 11-22-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Produce quality stick welds and oxyacetylene cuts on steel using proper techniques and procedures. This hands-on course stresses safety, electrode and tip selection, machine and torch settings, weld sizing and more. The first day of class is mandatory to go through the safety orientation.... view moreless

Tuition: 550.00

TIG Welding Basic

Start Date: 10-04-2025
End Date: 11-22-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Produce quality TIG welds on mild steel, using proper techniques and procedures. This hands-on course stresses safety, rod and tungsten selection, machine settings, weld sizing and more. The first day of class is mandatory to go through the safety orientation.... view moreless

Tuition: 550.00

Start Date: 10-06-2025
End Date: 10-07-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This course covers safety and health hazards workers may face on construction work sites, placing special emphasis on hazard identification, avoidance, control, and prevention. The training is designed for entry-level workers. Participants who successfully complete the course earn their official OSHA 10 Hour card from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL).... view moreless

Tuition: 225.00

Boosting Your Website Traffic (online)

Start Date: 10-06-2025
End Date: 10-06-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Location: Iowa County

Tuition: 69.00

Start Date: 10-06-2025
End Date: 10-31-2025

Schedule: Online 24/7

Location: Online

Acquire the basic skills to boost your web site traffic, including how to analyze your visitor traffic, how to use search engine optimization to get greater visibility and exposure in Google searches, and how to redesign your web site copy to increase your visitors and results.No experience necessary, but if you are at an advanced level, your instructor is an SEO expert and can answer your toughest questions as well. Registration closes the Wednesday prior to the class start date.... view moreless

Tuition: 195.00

Cash is King (online)

Start Date: 10-06-2025
End Date: 10-31-2025

Schedule: Online 24/7

Location: Online

Cash is arguably the most important factor in business success. D&B reports 90% of all small business failures are due to poor cash flow - more money gets paid out than collected. It is the non-financial manager who really makes a difference in the day-to-day cash activities. Discover how to maximize cash flow, learn the importance of cash, and find out your role in cash flow success. Registration closes the Wednesday prior to class start date.... view moreless

Tuition: 195.00

Collaborative Management (Online)

Start Date: 10-06-2025
End Date: 10-31-2025

Schedule: Online 24/7

Location: Online

Whether you manage or lead people, collaborative skills are essential to help harness the energy of groups and teams for maximum performance and productivity. Knowledge of collaborative skills will enable you to gain participation quickly, get input and buy-in for building consensus and plan for cooperation to get crucial projects completed. This course will help you explore the principles of collaborative management and gain insight on how to expand your collaborative skills for success of your team or organization. Registration closes the Wednesday prior to the class start date.... view moreless

Tuition: 245.00

Communicating Your Vision (online)

Start Date: 10-06-2025
End Date: 10-31-2025

Schedule: Online 24/7

Location: Online

Leaders are the keeper of the vision for their group but, “a vision not shared is just a hallucination.” The ability to communicate effectively and dynamically may be the single most important skills for managers at all levels. Lead your organization to its strategic goals by learning how to overcome communications barriers and deliver both positive and negative messages appropriately. Use storytelling techniques to communicate more dynamically, both in person and in writing. Turn your dusty mission statement into an engaging strategic vision. And avoid inflicting “death by PowerPoint” on your audiences with better presentation and public speaking skills. Registration closes the Wednesday prior to the class start date.... view moreless

Tuition: 195.00

Cosmetology - Blonde Trends

Start Date: 10-06-2025
End Date: 10-06-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Brighten up your blonding game! Elevate your blonding skills in this fun, workshop. Explore trending techniques, learn to mix toners for eye-catching results, and master the art of dimension vs. lightness. We'll share clever hacks for color corrections and show how to use surrounding hues to make your blondes pop. Join us for a lively session that will redefine your approach to blonding! Educational Objectives: -Enhance blonding skills through hands-on learning and trending techniques. -Identify and apply the principles of dimension vs. lightness in blonding and how to use surrounding hues to make blond tones stand out. -Describe the lightening power and performance of Oligo's Blacklight lightener line while exploring the versatility and shine-enhancing benefits of the Calura Gloss Line. -Demonstrate mixing toners for impactful, eye-catching results and clever hacks for effective color correction. Instructor: Danon Christoffers.... view moreless

Tuition: 49.00

Developing Your Leadership Skills (online)

Start Date: 10-06-2025
End Date: 10-31-2025

Schedule: Online 24/7

Location: Online

Especially for future and emerging leaders in Gen Y, come discover the key concepts of being a leader and the best strategies for developing your leadership skills and influence. Learn the unspoken secrets that leaders know and the strategies they employ/exhibit in for influencing others. Leadership skills are acquired and learned.The action takes place in attending meetings, running meetings, interacting with others 1:1, and employing successful techniques to convince and influence others. You can become a leader if you know the do's and don'ts; what to say, what not to say; what to do, what not to do.Registration closes the Wednesday prior to the class start date.... view moreless

Tuition: 145.00

Effective Copywriting (online)

Start Date: 10-06-2025
End Date: 10-31-2025

Schedule: Online 24/7

Location: Online

Whether you are sending out a press release, communicating internally with a memo or promoting your own skills on LinkedIn, strong writing skills are the key to success. Come away with the tools and techniques you need to improve your copywriting skills and learn how to avoid the common writing mistakes that can hold you back. Registration closes the Wednesday prior to the class start date. ... view moreless

Tuition: 195.00

Start Date: 10-06-2025
End Date: 10-24-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 1800.00

Excel Tips to Make Life Easier

Start Date: 10-06-2025
End Date: 10-29-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This course is for those who desire a commercial driver career and have some knowledge of commercial vehicles or experience driving large vehicles, including commercial vehicles. This approved FMCSA Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) course is for interested students 18 years of age or older. To get a Class B CDL, you will utilize the Kirkwood Community College commercial vehicles to train and test for your license. After completion of the class, you will be able to drive qualifying Class B commercial vehicles such as a dump truck or bus with additional endorsements. Tuition includes ELDT online theory training, 1 week in person for behind-the-wheel training, and testing with a Certified Iowa DOT 3rd Party Examiner at our site. Tuition assistance may fund up to 100 percent of your registration cost for this program. Fill out our funding referral form at www.kirkwood.edu/cefunding.add.... view moreless

Tuition: 2400.00

Start Date: 10-06-2025
End Date: 10-06-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Linn County

Many people use Excel in their work every day, and many of those same people use it in their personal lives. Whether it's used for fiscal projections for the office or the guest list for your wedding, Excel can be just the right tool for the job. There is a lot of time and hassle to be saved on these tasks and many others if you know a few tricks. Join this single-session course for an introduction to (and hands-on practice with) absolute cell references, rare functions, auto-filling, and much more.... view moreless

Tuition: 39.00

Extraordinary Customer Service (online)

Start Date: 10-06-2025
End Date: 10-31-2025

Schedule: Online 24/7

Location: Online

Transform your customer service into something extraordinary. As a result more repeat business will improve your bottom line. Customer service separates you from your competition. Extraordinary customer service comes from focusing on the few essential elements that yield big results. Discover how easy it is to tweak your customer service from the ordinary to the extraordinary. You'll take away a customer service plan that will help you focus on the key elements that will get you started on your pathway to success. Registration closes the Wednesday prior to the class start date.... view moreless

Tuition: 145.00

General Ledger and Month End Procedures (Online)

Start Date: 10-06-2025
End Date: 10-31-2025

Schedule: Online 24/7

Location: Online

In this course, you will learn how to post journal entries to the correct general ledger accounts impacted by each transaction. This course will show you how to make sure your general ledger balances at the end of each month by preparing an unadjusted trial balance. You will learn how to look for errors when you don't balance, and how to determine to correct entries. After posting correcting entries and/or adjusting entries, you will verify debits and credits equal with an adjusted trial balance. This course also goes through the steps of performing monthly bank reconciliations. Registration closes the Wednesday prior to the class start date.... view moreless

Tuition: 195.00

HR Aspects of Good Leadership (online)

Start Date: 10-06-2025
End Date: 10-31-2025

Schedule: Online 24/7

Location: Online

Explore key workplace laws and leadership enhancement skills that are needed in today’s work environment. Acquire the best methods to solve difficult situations and disruptive employees. Learn how to use company policies to set employee boundaries. Acquire the ability to detect and address threatening behavior. Come away with an understanding of how to employ rules and positive responses to create a worker friendly supportive environment. Registration closes the Wednesday prior to the class start date.... view moreless

Tuition: 195.00

HTML Fundamentals (online)

Start Date: 10-06-2025
End Date: 10-31-2025

Schedule: Online 24/7

Location: Online

Get to know the basics in HTML coding language. You’ll learn to build simple and effective web pages by hand coding and using HTML tags to create paragraphs,headings, lists, links, insert images and tables, and more. You will also create a simple multi-page website with images, text, and a navigation bar.Registration closes the Wednesday prior to the class start date.... view moreless

Tuition: 245.00

Intermediate Data Analysis (online)

Start Date: 10-06-2025
End Date: 10-31-2025

Schedule: Online 24/7

Location: Online

Many of your business decisions involve comparing groups for differences. For example, would men and women prefer different product features? In addition, you may look at relationships between variables. Does product recognition relate to subsequent product purchase? This Intermediate Data Analysis course will introduce you to the statistics behind these group differences and relationships. In addition, you'll learn how to work with ratings, graphs and user-friendly reports of statistical results.Registration closes the Wednesday prior to the class start date.... view moreless

Tuition: 195.00

Intermediate Excel (Online)

Start Date: 10-06-2025
End Date: 10-31-2025

Schedule: Online 24/7

Location: Online

Have you ever wondered why Excel is one of the most powerful applications used today by many businesses? Excel is one of the most important applications that you can study now to take your skills to the next level! This course will help you increase your efficiency by learning how to organize, display and calculate your data into useful information. Find out how you can consolidate your data proficiently into readable rows and columns using different table designs and styles. Create a unique style for yourself to improve your spreadsheet appearance to make the content easier to understand for your target audience. Learn from the trainer on how beneficial it is to become more productive in generating different everyday business functions. Discover how easily pivot tables can be created to quickly summarize large amounts of data. Through this course, these tasks will make your work outstanding and unique in what you do. Registration closes the Wednesday prior to the class start date.... view moreless

Tuition: 195.00

Intermediate Power BI (online)

Start Date: 10-06-2025
End Date: 10-31-2025

Schedule: Online 24/7

Location: Online

Delve further into Power Query to ETL (Extract, Transform and Load) your data. Build the Data Model using modeling features and relationships. Perform calculations using DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) functions. Utilize Time Intelligence functions to view YoY or YTD reports. Add user friendly features to enhance your reports. Registration closes the Wednesday prior to the class start date.... view moreless

Tuition: 195.00

Intermediate Six Sigma Green Belt (online)

Start Date: 10-06-2025
End Date: 10-31-2025

Schedule: Online 24/7

Location: Online

To be successful, organizations must manage by fact. As such, organizations depend on the measurement and analysis of performance to make key decisions that affect the organization. This Intermediate Six Sigma Green Belt course builds on the ideas and skills learned in the Introduction to Six Sigma Green Belt course that organizations use, specifically their Six Sigma teams, to improve. In this second course in the certification program, participants will learn process analysis, data collection and analysis, probability and valid statistical conclusions, and hypothesis testing. Many participants find this course to be the most challenging of the certification courses. Registration closes the Wednesday prior to the class start date.... view moreless

Tuition: 195.00

Intermediate SQL (online)

Start Date: 10-06-2025
End Date: 10-31-2025

Schedule: Online 24/7

Location: Online

Discover how to write powerful SQL queries that enable you to retrieve meaningful data from one table or from multiple tables stored in the database simultaneously. You will learn how to merge data from multiple columns, how to create calculated fields, and how to order and group the results from a query. You will also create a single join query or subquery to obtain data from multiple tables simultaneously.Registration closes the Wednesday prior to the class start date.... view moreless

Tuition: 245.00

Intermediate Video Game Design (online)

Start Date: 10-06-2025
End Date: 10-31-2025

Schedule: Online 24/7

Location: Online

Worldwide, video game sales including consoles, online, and mobile games are projected to reach $111 billion dollars this year. Mobile games are the fastest-growing segment of the market as more and more people play casual games. In this intermediate introductory course, you will learn the basics of video game design process, learn about the main video game genres, and use a game development application to begin your journey of making games. Registration closes the Wednesday prior to the class start date.... view moreless

Tuition: 245.00

Intermediate Web Design (online)

Start Date: 10-06-2025
End Date: 10-31-2025

Schedule: Online 24/7

Location: Online

Anyone wanting to find out how to create effective and dynamic websites/applications will want to take this course. You may be a webmaster or a graphic designer already creating static websites wishing to take your skills to the next level.You will acquire the fundamentals of the most popular Web 2.0 technologies.You will take away a functioning web application hosted on a web server that is both accessible and Search Engine Optimized. You must complete Introduction to Web Design prior to registering for this course.Registration closes the Wednesday prior to the class start date.... view moreless

Tuition: 245.00

Managing Remote Workers (Online)

Start Date: 10-06-2025
End Date: 10-31-2025

Schedule: Online 24/7

Location: Online

You cannot manage remote workers like you manage office workers. But you can manage remote workers better, with greater productivity and efficiency. Discover the keys to successful managing in the new workplace of the 21st century.Get a step-by-step practical guide you won't get anywhere else. Employees and employers both like the new system. You'll want to apply these practices to your office workers as well. Registration closes the Wednesday prior to the class start date.... view moreless

Tuition: 245.00

Marketing Using Social Media (online)

Start Date: 10-06-2025
End Date: 10-31-2025

Schedule: Online 24/7

Location: Online

The benefits of social media make it an essential part of a business plan. Social Media Marketing has become more than running digital advertising campaigns; it allows your business to build a following of loyal customers through authentic posts and interactions creating excitement for your business as it grows. Each platform gives your business the tools to successfully build your brand, connect with your customers, and track analytics. This course will focus on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Nextdoor.Registration closes the Wednesday prior to the class start date.... view moreless

Tuition: 195.00

Mastering Microsoft Word (online)

Start Date: 10-06-2025
End Date: 10-31-2025

Schedule: Online 24/7

Location: Online

Master the art of document creation and take your professional skills to the next level with Microsoft Word, which is essential for success in the modern business world. Discover how to format text, paragraphs, images, and pages with ease. Get hands-on experience creating professional-looking documents, from resumes and cover letters to reports and brochures. Find out how to use templates and themes to save time and streamline your workflow. At the end of this class, you will be equipped with the skills to create, edit and share polished documents that will impress employers and coworkers and give you a competitive edge in the workplace. Registration closes the Wednesday prior to the class start date.... view moreless

Tuition: 195.00

Project Management Processes (online)

Start Date: 10-06-2025
End Date: 10-06-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 225.00

Start Date: 10-06-2025
End Date: 10-31-2025

Schedule: Online 24/7

Location: Online

Acquire a well-rounded knowledge of the five Project Management Processes relating to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) Guide. This basic information will assist you in learning the beginnings of Project Management, whether you are interested in project management, in a project management field, or in any line of work. Come away with a solid foundation of the five processes to learn and use when any type of project occurs in your employment arena. Registration closes the Wednesday prior to the class start date.... view moreless

Tuition: 195.00

QuickBooks Online Level 2 (online)

Start Date: 10-06-2025
End Date: 10-31-2025

Schedule: Online 24/7

Location: Online

Now know how to work with more advanced QuickBooks Online topics. Become capable with such skills as how to customize settings, banking, credit cards, foreign currencies, statements for debts collection, using tags and projects.... view moreless

Tuition: 195.00

The Basics of Bookkeeping (online)

Start Date: 10-06-2025
End Date: 10-31-2025

Schedule: Online 24/7

Location: Online

How do you keep track of the day-to-day financial transactions of a business? Whether you are looking to advance in your career, you're an entrepreneur, or are a part of a family business, this course will help you if you are looking to understand the numbers. Learn the important terminology and tools to understand and record your accounts while ensuring that all of the money you spend, and all of the money you earn, have a place to go. How do your record them? What are debits and credits? What do the numbers mean? Even if you outsource your bookkeeping needs, you should still have a basic understanding of what happens with the money earned and the money spent. The Basics of Bookkeeping will show you how to keep track of the numbers and the important reasons why. Registration closes the Wednesday prior to the class start date.... view moreless

Tuition: 195.00

The Business Plan (online)

Start Date: 10-06-2025
End Date: 10-31-2025

Schedule: Online 24/7

Location: Online

Whether starting a business or growing the one you have, a business plan serves as a roadmap and can help secure needed funding. In this course, you evaluate the many aspects and potential hurdles of the business and build the Business Plan, one step at a time.This practical, hands-on approach encourages you to immerse yourself in the vision and planning aspects of your business. Focusing on the most critical components of the Business Plan enables you to uncover hidden risks and assess the business from a marketing, management, and financial vantage point. Registration closes the Wednesday prior to the class start date.... view moreless

Tuition: 195.00

Writing Marketing Copy (Online)

Start Date: 10-06-2025
End Date: 10-31-2025

Schedule: Online 24/7

Location: Online

It's time to power-up your copy! Acquire practical, how-to tips in writing marketing copy to move ordinary words to savvy copy and yield greater results. Whether writing for email promotions, website, or print marketing, you will discover the keys to tapping into the reader's emotions from two of the masters in the marketing industry. Registration closes the Wednesday prior to the class start date.... view moreless

Tuition: 195.00

YouTube for Business (online)

Start Date: 10-06-2025
End Date: 10-31-2025

Schedule: Online 24/7

Location: Online

Increase your business with YouTube, the online video site and now the second largest search engine. Discover the power of video for your organization, and how to use video as a marketing tool to reach and serve more people.Find out what types of video work best on YouTube, how other business organizations are using YouTube, how to create your own YouTube channel, and the techniques of adding captions, annotations and other extra features.YouTube can enhance your current marketing and communication strategy. After attending this course you will take back proven strategies and techniques for making YouTube work successfully for your organization.YouTube, as the second largest search engine can no longer be ignored by businesses and organizations. YouTube reaches a broad age and gender demographic and is the largest video search/discovery destination with over 35 hours of video being uploaded every minute. YouTube is now accessible from nearly every top mobile device as well as from your TV.How can your videos rise above the music mashups and cat antics?Learn how to get your YouTube video on the first page of Google Search. Just like Facebook, YouTube is a social network that needs to be set-up, optimized, and used regularly to be effective. Your patterns of behavior on YouTube may be working against you. Learn how YouTube can complement your current marketing and social media strategy and how to maximize your YouTube Channel to get the greatest return.Registration closes the Wednesday prior to the class start date.... view moreless

Tuition: 245.00

Adobe Illustrator CC

Start Date: 10-07-2025
End Date: 10-30-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, Thu, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Adobe Illustrator CC is the most popular vector illustration application available. Print and screen designers use it to create powerful artwork composed of shapes, colors, and highly styled text. Illustrator is a necessary tool for anyone considering a career in the visual design or illustration fields. Learn Adobe Illustrator CC by building creative projects that teach you how to design and illustrate a promotional postcard, style text to create a logotype for a business, combine illustrations and text to create infographics, trace a photograph to use in an eye-catching concert poster, and design icons and graphics for a mobile device interface. A self-paced lab is included in the class. This course covers material that is required for the Adobe Certified Associate exam. Textbook included.... view moreless

Tuition: 449.00

CPR Instructor Renewal

Start Date: 10-07-2025
End Date: 10-07-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 75.00

Cream Puffs and Eclairs

Start Date: 10-07-2025
End Date: 10-07-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

It's more than a basic choux pastry - look at what it can do! Eclairs filled with sweet cream in several varieties, or cream puffs that can be sweet or savory just by adding a few herbs or filling with cream cheese and crab. The versatility of choux pastry and clear, easy instructions will bring you back to these treats time and again for so many occasions. Bring a container to take home your creations.... view moreless

Tuition: 79.00

History of Christian Thought about War and Peace

Start Date: 10-07-2025
End Date: 10-09-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, Thu, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Following the classic work by Roland Bainton, Christian Attitudes toward War and Peace, we will explore the historical presence of three Christian perspectives on war: pacificism, just war thought, and the crusade mentality. We will then discuss the 20th-century revival of just war thought, perhaps best exemplified in "The Challenge of Peace," a letter written by the US Catholic Bishops in 1983. Finally, we will talk about a few recent Protestant contributions to this engaging debate within the Christian faith.... view moreless

Tuition: 45.00

Motor Controls-Electrical

Start Date: 10-07-2025
End Date: 11-13-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, Thu, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This course introduces the student to electrical motor control devices and circuits used in industry. Electrical symbols and diagrams, contactors and motor starters, control devices, timers, relays, sensors, and variable speed drives are studied. Hands-on exercises reinforce the concepts of motor control circuit operation and troubleshooting. Textbook required.... view moreless

Tuition: 855.00

Start Date: 10-07-2025
End Date: 10-07-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 65.00

Start Date: 10-07-2025
End Date: 10-07-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 65.00

Start Date: 10-07-2025
End Date: 10-07-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 10-07-2025
End Date: 10-07-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 10-07-2025
End Date: 10-07-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 10-07-2025
End Date: 10-07-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 10-07-2025
End Date: 10-07-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Part 107 Test Prep for Commercial Drone Pilots (online)

Start Date: 10-07-2025
End Date: 10-07-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 10-07-2025
End Date: 10-08-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, Wed, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: Online

Keep up with the changing Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements to remain ahead of the curve among commercial drone pilots. Anyone operating a drone for any commercial or business purpose must obtain an FAA remote pilot certification. This highly focused course prepares you for the test to receive this certification. With successful completion of the test, you can apply for a remote pilot certificate for FAA Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations part 107. Beyond drone-specific material, students will gain an understanding of much of the ground-school information covered in the FAA’s knowledge test. The registration fee includes a sectional chart, an FAA test supplement, FAA sample test questions, and eight hours of instruction. Actual FAA testing must be administered at an authorized Knowledge Testing Center and is NOT included in the course fee. Registration ends two weeks prior to class start date.... view moreless

Tuition: 395.00

Phlebotomist Training Course

Start Date: 10-07-2025
End Date: 01-30-2026

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Linn County

Tuition: 1699.00

The Art of Calligraphy: Modern Brush Lettering

Start Date: 10-07-2025
End Date: 10-14-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Modern brush lettering is the "messy" version of traditional calligraphy. Its casual, spontaneous strokes renders glamorous, cool, and chic letters. The best thing about modern brush lettering is how very easy it is to learn! You will learn basic strokes, letterforms, style, and composition while getting a feel for different pens, markers, and brushes that are available for calligraphy. Materials fee $25.... view moreless

Tuition: 45.00

The Bridge: No Title Required - Lead with Influence

Start Date: 10-07-2025
End Date: 10-07-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Leadership isn't about a job title - it's about the ability to inspire, influence, and bring out the best in others. In this talk, we'll explore how to cultivate authentic leadership by building trust, communicating with purpose, and empowering those around you. Whether you're leading a team, a project, or simply striving to make an impact, you'll learn actionable strategies to lead in a way that others choose to follow.... view moreless

Tuition: 169.00

502 Update for Construction Industry Outreach Trainers

Start Date: 10-08-2025
End Date: 10-10-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, Thu, Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 720.00

Breast Health Demystified (ZOOM)

Start Date: 10-08-2025
End Date: 10-08-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location: Online

Come join us for this wellness talk, where you will learn practical tips to maintain healthy breasts. You will leave with prevention strategies that go beyond the annual physical, top 6 tips for optimal breast health, and a hands-on exercise for lymphatic wellness.... view moreless

Tuition: 35.00

Challah Bread

Start Date: 10-08-2025
End Date: 10-08-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Learn the art of braided challah bread. Eggs are the essential ingredient in this ancient bread that enriches holiday festivities. If you add butter, you have the gourmet French bread known as brioche. Both are delicious to serve with dinner or toasted for breakfast. Chef Jules will assist you in preparing the dough, braiding, and properly forming the dough to make either style. Bring a container to take home extra dough to try your hand at home.... view moreless

Tuition: 85.00

DOT Required Hazardous Materials Training (Job Specific Refresher)

Start Date: 10-08-2025
End Date: 10-08-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This course serves as the required refresher training for shippers and handlers of hazardous materials. All five of 49 CFR 172.704 training requirements are reviewed, general awareness/familiarization training, function-specific training, safety training, security awareness training and in-depth security training. (This course needs to be completed every three years.)... view moreless

Tuition: 125.00

Mini Masterpieces

Start Date: 10-08-2025
End Date: 10-08-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: Linn County

Join local artistRussFagle in discovering the many benefits of doing small-scale artworks. They may be small, but they are mighty - and fun to create!... view moreless

Tuition: 65.00

Start Date: 10-08-2025
End Date: 10-08-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 65.00

The Art of Calligraphy: Modern Brush Lettering

Start Date: 10-08-2025
End Date: 10-08-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 65.00

Start Date: 10-08-2025
End Date: 10-15-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Johnson County

Tuition: 45.00

Start Date: 10-09-2025
End Date: 10-09-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 69.00

Start Date: 10-10-2025
End Date: 10-11-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Johnson County

Tuition: 180.00

Start Date: 10-10-2025
End Date: 10-11-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Washington County

Tuition: 180.00

Start Date: 10-10-2025
End Date: 10-12-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Johnson County

Tuition: 650.00

Start Date: 10-11-2025
End Date: 10-11-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 69.00

Explore the Craft: Woodworking

Start Date: 10-11-2025
End Date: 10-11-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 69.00

Start Date: 10-11-2025
End Date: 10-25-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Location: Johnson County

Take your first step into the art of woodworking in a supportive environment designed for all individuals interested in hands-on craftsmanship, no matter your level of prior experience. This course offers a welcoming space for participants to learn the fundamentals of woodworking and create personalized projects using reclaimed wood. Through guided instruction, you will gain essential skills in woodworking techniques and design, culminating in the completion of a functional and unique piece. Join our community-focused class to develop your creativity and craftsmanship while exploring the enriching world of woodworking.... view moreless

Tuition: 349.00

Family and Friends: Painted Pottery

Start Date: 10-11-2025
End Date: 10-11-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Bring a family member or friend and have fun decorating pre-made ceramics with your own special designs! You and your guest will get to paint a plate and mug, and take home the souvenir of a memory of time with your loved one. Each participant will get to choose one piece to decorate. Children ages 8 and up are allowed to attend with a registered adult.... view moreless

Tuition: 75.00

Hot Glass Apple Paper Weight

Start Date: 10-11-2025
End Date: 10-11-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 79.00

Start Date: 10-11-2025
End Date: 10-11-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Come partake in an active, artistic adventure with hot glass! You will work one-on-one with a glass instructor to create your own unique apple paperweight out of 2,000 degree glass. The workshop will start with instruction on safety, discussing the project, and colors being used. Then you will be shown how to make an apple paperweight using the various tools and equipment safely. The instructor will then guide you through the process to make your very own creation! Your project will be ready for pick-up the following Monday.... view moreless

Tuition: 79.00

Start Date: 10-11-2025
End Date: 10-12-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, Sun, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Johnson County

Tuition: 224.00

Start Date: 10-11-2025
End Date: 10-12-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, Sun, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 224.00

Painted Serving Dish

Start Date: 10-11-2025
End Date: 10-11-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Choose and decorate your own ceramic serving dish with paintable glaze that you can show off during any special event. After a demonstration by one of our local artists to help with decoration inspiration and techniques, you will get to choose your dish and be able to decorate it to your liking. Once it is complete, it will be carefully fired so it can survive the test of time for many years to come. We will notify all participants when the pieces are finished and ready to be picked up.... view moreless

Tuition: 59.00

Smartphone Photography

Start Date: 10-11-2025
End Date: 10-11-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Transform your smartphone into a powerful tool for creating stunning, professional-quality photographs. Whether you're an amateur photographer looking to enhance your skills or a hobbyist seeking to elevate your mobile photography game, this course will help you unlock the creative potential of your smartphone's camera.... view moreless

Tuition: 35.00

Start Date: 10-13-2025
End Date: 10-13-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This course covers OSHA guidelines for developing a Job Hazard Analysis. Course topics include the purpose and requirements of a job hazard analysis, the relationship between worker tasks and tools in a work environment, identifying job hazards before they occur, and techniques for completing a job hazard analysis. Students will participate in activities about utilizing a job hazard analysis. Minimum student contact hours: 7.5. Prerequisites: None.... view moreless

Tuition: 250.00

Start Date: 10-13-2025
End Date: 10-13-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Johnson County

Tuition: 80.00

Start Date: 10-13-2025
End Date: 10-13-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 69.00

Private Music Lessons - Guitar (5 sessions)

Start Date: 10-13-2025
End Date: 10-31-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Online

Tuition: 1800.00

Start Date: 10-13-2025
End Date: 11-16-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 199.00

Brews & Bytes: The Moral Maze of AI

Start Date: 10-14-2025
End Date: 10-17-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This course covers OSHA Standards, policies, and procedures in the construction industry. Topics include scope and application of the OSHA Construction Standards, construction safety and health principles, and special emphasis on those areas in construction which are most hazardous. Upon course completion students will have the ability to define construction terms found in the OSHA Construction Standards, identify hazards which occur in the construction industry, locate and determine appropriate OSHA Construction Standards, policies, and procedures, and describe the use of the OSHA Construction Standards and regulations to supplement an ongoing safety and health program. Minimum student contact hours: 26. Prerequisites: None.... view moreless

Tuition: 825.00

Start Date: 10-14-2025
End Date: 10-14-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Linn County

Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a labyrinth of ethical challenges. Constantly-evolving technology, attention-grabbing headlines, tech sector-controlled narratives, and overzealous ad campaigns distract us from the complicated and morally-questionable operations of AI developers. Further, the implications of AI use affect all aspects of society, ranging from increasing the digital divide and undermining copyright laws, to eliminating jobs, wasting limited natural resources, producing misleading content, influencing democratic societies, abusing labor, and reducing privacy. Join the conversation and learn about the key AI issues we all should be aware of before writing our next prompt!... view moreless

Tuition: 15.00

Computer Fundamentals

Start Date: 10-14-2025
End Date: 10-16-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, Thu, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This course provides essential computer skills for administrative professionals, covering basic operations, file management, email, word processing, and spreadsheets. Students will develop proficiency in navigating Windows, using common office software, and improving typing speed. By the end of the course, students should achieve a typing speed of at least 35 words per minute, equipping them with the foundational tech skills needed for success in the workplace. Homework will be assigned to practice outside of class. Textbook provided.... view moreless

Tuition: 155.00

Design Flair - Canva 101

Start Date: 10-14-2025
End Date: 10-16-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, Thu, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Linn County

Create eye-catching and professional designs for personal or professional use and take your design skills to the next level with Canva! This is a tool for non-designers to create quality projects without having to learn advanced software. Create designs for various purposes such as social media posts, presentations, and flyers. Our expert instructor will guide you step-by-step through the platform's features and tools, empowering you to transform your ideas into stunning visual masterpieces.... view moreless

Tuition: 75.00

Excel Essentials: Master the Basics

Start Date: 10-14-2025
End Date: 10-23-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, Thu, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Explore the powerful spreadsheet application that is an essential tool in today's workplace. This beginning-level class will teach you how to enter and edit data, format cells, work with numbers and dates, use AutoFill, and perform worksheet calculations using formulas. You will rearrange data on a worksheet, manage multiple worksheets, use functions in formulas, and use relative and absolute cell references. Excel is also able to create charts to compare data and has special features to make organizing large amounts of data easier. Introduction to Windows or equivalent experience recommended. Tuition includes a textbook.... view moreless

Tuition: 210.00

Iowa Dental Jurisprudence Update (ZOOM)

Start Date: 10-14-2025
End Date: 10-14-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location: Online

This presentation will provide the dental professional with the latest information and review of the administrative code and rules of law of dentistry practice in Iowa. A review of various chapters of the Iowa administrative code will be presented, and class discussion will be utilized to assist with understanding. This course is one hour in the area of Iowa jurisprudence. Objectives: 1) Identify key rules and requirements of Iowa dentistry practice and licensure; 2) Identify continuing education requirements; 3) Compare various scopes of practice; 4) Identify general standards of practice and principles of ethics.... view moreless

Tuition: 39.00

Start Date: 10-14-2025
End Date: 10-14-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 65.00

Start Date: 10-14-2025
End Date: 10-14-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 65.00

Start Date: 10-14-2025
End Date: 10-14-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 10-14-2025
End Date: 10-14-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 10-14-2025
End Date: 10-14-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 10-14-2025
End Date: 10-14-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 10-14-2025
End Date: 10-14-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Professional Medical Coder

Start Date: 10-14-2025
End Date: 10-14-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 10-14-2025
End Date: 06-06-2026

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Online

This short-term, noncredit program offers the knowledge and skills needed to become a professional medical coder in a healthcare setting.Medical coders are responsible for the collection of physician charges and patient data to ensure that claims are submitted accurately and in the most efficient and expeditious manner. They locate and identify codes for physician procedures and diagnosis using ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding protocols for billing purposes. This online program covers anatomy and physiology of various body systems, medical terminology, types of medical providers and insurances, how to accurately code procedures and specialty fields (such as surgery, radiology and laboratory), and medical coding evaluation and management services. Learning will be through a combination of live online lecture and independent online modules. Zoom lectures are every Tuesday & Thursday and are MANDATORY. Program fee includes textbooks. Prospective students must be at least 18 years old and have evidence of high school diploma or equivalent. Last day to register is 10/3/2025. Tuition assistance may fund up to 100 percent of your registration cost for this program. Fill out our funding referral form at www.kirkwood.edu/cefunding.... view moreless

Tuition: 4999.00

The Anatomy of the Mat: Safe and Strategic Dematting

Start Date: 10-14-2025
End Date: 10-14-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Not all mats are created equal. This workshop dives into the science and strategy behind dematting across coat types, breed structures, and mat severity. From recognizing the anatomy of mats to choosing the safest and most effective tools and techniques, students will work hands-on with real dogs to practice humane dematting methods. Learn when to save the coat, when to start fresh, and how to communicate confidently with pet parents about mat-related grooming decisions.... view moreless

Tuition: 49.00

The Excel Experience Series

Start Date: 10-14-2025
End Date: 11-20-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, Thu, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Journey through the world of spreadsheets and data management. In this series, you will delve into the depths of Microsoft Excel and unlock its full potential. From basic functions to advanced formulas, you will master the art of data organization and analysis. Our expert instructor will guide you through hands-on projects, real-world scenarios, and interactive exercises, ensuring that you not only learn the techniques, but also understand the logic behind them. With The Excel Experience, you will discover the power of this versatile software and become an Excel pro in no time. Classes included: Excel: Master the Basics, Excel: An Intermediate Class, and Excel: Advanced Techniques. Textbooks are provided.... view moreless

Tuition: 599.00

Start Date: 10-14-2025
End Date: 10-14-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This course is for Wastewater Grade 2 operators that will be sitting for the Grade 3 exam. Participants will review the responsibilities of a grade 3 Wastewater operator that include the following topics: pretreatment of wastewater, primary treatment in a clarifier, secondary biological treatment in lagoons, trickling filters, and activated sludge. The class also reviews wastewater math, sludge digestion, solids handling, pumping and maintenance, effluent chlorination and disinfection. This course will assist you in preparing for your certification exam and will cover the latest ABC Need-to-Know criteria.... view moreless

Tuition: 160.00

Start Date: 10-15-2025
End Date: 10-15-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Benton County

Tuition: 69.00

Dog Obedience I - All Ages

Start Date: 10-15-2025
End Date: 10-15-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 69.00

Start Date: 10-15-2025
End Date: 12-03-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 155.00

HAZWOPER 16-hour Hands-on Training for Online 40-hour Course

Start Date: 10-15-2025
End Date: 12-03-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 155.00

Start Date: 10-15-2025
End Date: 10-16-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, Thu, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This course in conjunction with the Hazwoper 24-hour online instruction will complete the requirements for the 40-hour Hazardous Waste Site Worker. The course is two days of hands-on activities that workers are required to perform at a waste site. Topics include exercises on PPE, container recognition, site characterization, site entry and decontamination operations. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone course to enhance worker skills.... view moreless

Tuition: 249.00

Start Date: 10-15-2025
End Date: 10-15-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 65.00

Start Date: 10-15-2025
End Date: 10-15-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 65.00

Introduction to Kickboxing

Start Date: 10-15-2025
End Date: 12-03-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 155.00

Home Buying 101

Start Date: 10-16-2025
End Date: 10-16-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: Linn County

Take the mystery out of the home buying experience with information perfect for both the first time buyer as well as for the person who would like a refresher course. Learn what you can afford, how mortgages work, what determines your mortgage payment, and the whole process from shopping to closing. Bring your concerns and unanswered questions to this home buying seminar. It's the most helpful, pressure-free time you'll spend on this important decision. A local lender, who specializes in first time home buyer education, will walk you step-by-step through the entire process.... view moreless

Tuition: 25.00

Start Date: 10-16-2025
End Date: 11-20-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Experience a non-contact kickboxing workout class that introduces several basic movements and includes punching skills, kicking skills, and punch-kick combinations. The workout will use heavy bags, light bags, hand-held targets, and reflex bags. You must provide your own boxing gloves and hand wraps. Gloves are not needed on the first day.... view moreless

Tuition: 59.00

Start Date: 10-16-2025
End Date: 10-16-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Medication Aide State Exam (online).

Tuition: 50.00

Midwest Women in Safety Conference

Start Date: 10-16-2025
End Date: 10-16-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Medication Manager Final Exam. You must have completed the Medication Manger course and the lab time to take the final exam.... view moreless

Tuition: 0.00

Start Date: 10-16-2025
End Date: 10-16-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Location: Linn County

Join us at the 2025 Midwest Women in Safety Conference, with this year’s theme of “Empower, Advocate, & Ally: Building a Safer Future Together.” This dynamic, solutions-driven conference is dedicated to sharing information about the importance of women’s PPE and safety education for all through empowerment, advocacy, and allyship. Through a powerful keynote, interactive workshops, and collaborative panels, you will gain tools to champion safety in your own workplace and build stronger networks of support. Vendors with women’s PPE will be available at the conference.All are welcome to attend. Lunch provided. For additional details and conference schedule click here.... view moreless

Tuition: 50.00

Mind Control and Other Declassified Plots That Sound Made Up

Start Date: 10-16-2025
End Date: 10-16-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Uncover the bizarre, unsettling, and downright unbelievable plots hatched by the U.S. government during the Cold War. From the mind-bending experiments of MKUltra to the covert sabotage tactics of Operation Mongoose, we'll dive into real declassified operations that read like fiction. And yes, we'll even explore the curious case of Project Acoustic Kitty - the CIA's attempt to turn a cat into a spy. Join us for a night of fascinating, unsettling, and almost unbelievable history.... view moreless

Tuition: 25.00

Start Date: 10-17-2025
End Date: 10-18-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 180.00

Start Date: 10-17-2025
End Date: 10-17-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Fri, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: Other/Out of District

This course will cover water regulations, operator math and chemistry, specific treatment processes in detail. Other topics covered will be water quality testing, electrical and monitoring systems, treatment plant safety, monitoring and recording requirements. Review of problem solving techniques for: water treatment and distribution mathematics; emphasis will be placed on: conversions, basic formulas, volume and pressure calculations. This course is necessary to prepare to take your Grade 2 Water Treatment/Water Distribution Certification Test.... view moreless

Tuition: 140.00

Start Date: 10-18-2025
End Date: 10-18-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 69.00

Cricut Design 101

Start Date: 10-18-2025
End Date: 10-25-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 59.00

Start Date: 10-18-2025
End Date: 10-18-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 79.00

Glass Blown Witch's Ball

Start Date: 10-18-2025
End Date: 10-18-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Learn beginning glass blowing methods by making a decorative glass witch's ball. You will work one-on-one with a glass instructor to create your own unique witch's ball out of 2,000 degree glass. The workshop will start with instruction on safety, discussing the project, and colors being used. Then you will be shown how to make a glass witch's ball using the various tools and equipment safely. The instructor will then guide you through the process to make your very own creation! Your project will be ready for pick-up the following Monday.... view moreless

Tuition: 79.00

Certified Occupational Safety Specialist Certificate (Virtual)

Start Date: 10-18-2025
End Date: 10-19-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, Sun, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 224.00

Start Date: 10-20-2025
End Date: 10-24-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Online

Tuition: 1999.00

ELDT Class A CDL Program (Hybrid)

Start Date: 10-20-2025
End Date: 12-17-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Online

Tuition: 4995.00

Start Date: 10-20-2025
End Date: 11-07-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 1800.00

ELDT Class B to A CDL Fusion Program

Start Date: 10-20-2025
End Date: 11-12-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Online

This course is for those who desire a commercial driver career and have some knowledge of commercial vehicles or experience driving large vehicles, including commercial vehicles. This approved FMCSA Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) course is for interested students 18 years of age or older. To get a Class B CDL, you will utilize the Kirkwood Community College commercial vehicles to train and test for your license. After completion of the class, you will be able to drive qualifying Class B commercial vehicles such as a dump truck or bus with additional endorsements. Tuition includes ELDT online theory training, 1 week in person for behind-the-wheel training, and testing with a Certified Iowa DOT 3rd Party Examiner at our site. Tuition assistance may fund up to 100 percent of your registration cost for this program. Fill out our funding referral form at www.kirkwood.edu/cefunding.add.... view moreless

Tuition: 2400.00

Start Date: 10-20-2025
End Date: 11-21-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Online

Tuition: 4900.00

Baroque Cabochon Bracelet

Start Date: 10-21-2025
End Date: 10-21-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: Johnson County

Learn to craft elegant oval components using 2-hole cabochon beads and SuperDuos in this beginner-friendly class. You'll incorporate Toho round seed beads and Czech fire polish beads to create each component, then sew them together to form a stunning bracelet. No prior experience required! Materials fee $38. ... view moreless

Tuition: 35.00

Start Date: 10-21-2025
End Date: 10-21-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 65.00

Start Date: 10-21-2025
End Date: 10-21-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 65.00

Start Date: 10-21-2025
End Date: 10-21-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 10-21-2025
End Date: 10-21-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 10-21-2025
End Date: 10-21-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 10-21-2025
End Date: 10-21-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 10-21-2025
End Date: 10-21-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

The iPhone Experience: Enhancing Your Digital Life

Start Date: 10-21-2025
End Date: 10-21-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 10-21-2025
End Date: 11-11-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Location: Linn County

Unlock the full potential of your iPhone and embark on a journey of discovery, where you'll learn how to harness the power of your Apple device to simplify and enhance your daily life. With expert instruction and hands-on exercises, you'll explore how to organize and customize the control center, discover how to minimize data usage, uncover the possibilities of your camera and new ways to share photos with family and friends, and practice how to markup photos right on your phone. As you delve deeper into the world of apps and features, you'll discover a treasure trove of hidden gems that will change the way you use your phone. Organize your life by adding calendars so you can filter events/appointments, add notes, share a calendar with someone, or even have it to look at traffic with the drive time and notify you when you should leave. Whether you're a seasoned iPhone user or a newcomer to Apple's ecosystem, this class will equip you with the skills you need to unleash your device's full potential. We want you to become proficient and confident in using your iPhone. So come along for the ride and be prepared to be amazed by what your iPhone can do! Bring your fully charged phone to class to get a complete hands-on experience. Classes included: The iPhone Experience Levels 1, 2, 3, and 4.... view moreless

Tuition: 169.00

The iPhone Experience: Level 1

Start Date: 10-21-2025
End Date: 10-21-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Location: Linn County

Learn the fundamentals of using an iPhone in this introductory class. Discover the core features and functionality of your device, including how to manage notifications, organize apps, conserve and back up data, multitask, and a few other basic features. Whether you're new to the iPhone or just need a refresher, this class provides hands-on experience and expert guidance to help you get the most out of your device. Be sure to bring your fully charged phone (updated to the most current iOS software) to class to get a complete hands-on experience.... view moreless

Tuition: 47.00

Women's Rights, Women's Bodies

Start Date: 10-21-2025
End Date: 10-21-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Linn County

We will examine the connection of American religion to modern controversies over gender roles, sexuality, reproductive rights, and the ongoing struggle of women to create their own paths free of religious and political enforcement of patriarchal norms.... view moreless

Tuition: 15.00

2D Needle Felting

Start Date: 10-22-2025
End Date: 10-22-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: Linn County

Get cozy with wool and creativity in this beginner-friendly 2D needle felting class! You'll learn the basics of this soothing art form while crafting your own wool painting - choose between a charming mushroom or a plump little pumpkin. No experience needed, just a love of soft textures, earthy vibes, and a bit of poking fun (literally). Leave with a finished piece perfect for fall decorating or gifting!... view moreless

Tuition: 65.00

Start Date: 10-22-2025
End Date: 10-24-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, Thu, Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This course is designed for Outreach Training Program trainers who have completed course 501 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry and who are authorized trainers in the OSHA Outreach Training Program. The course provides an update on OSHA General Industry Standards, policies, and regulations. Upon course completion students will have the ability to demonstrate continued professional development in their field by applying effective adult learning principles and interactive training techniques to clearly identify, define, and explain general industry hazards and acceptable corrective measures as they continue to teach the 10- and 30-hour General Industry Outreach Training Program classes. Minimum student contact hours: 18 Prerequisites: OSHA 501 Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for General Industry. Authorized Outreach Training Program trainers are required to attend this course once every four (4) years to maintain their trainer status. Prior to registration, students must provide a copy of their current Outreach trainer card or an official transcript showing successful completion of the OSHA 501 Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for General Industry from their respective OSHA Training Institute Education Center, for verification of trainer status.... view moreless

Tuition: 720.00

DOT Required Hazardous Materials Training (Job Specific)

Start Date: 10-22-2025
End Date: 10-22-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 69.00

Start Date: 10-22-2025
End Date: 10-22-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This course is offered for shippers and handlers of hazardous materials. Ensure your employees properly ship hazardous material from your site. All five of 49 CFR 172.704 training requirements are covered through the one-day session. General awareness/familiarization training, function-specific training, safety training, security awareness training, and in-depth security training will be covered. On completion of this course, participants will receive a 49 CFR 172 manual.... view moreless

Tuition: 199.00

Start Date: 10-22-2025
End Date: 10-22-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 65.00

Self Care Studio: Corsages & Pocket Boutonnieres

Start Date: 10-22-2025
End Date: 10-22-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 65.00

Start Date: 10-22-2025
End Date: 10-22-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: Linn County

Master the timeless art of creating beautiful corsages and pocket boutonnieres in this delightful hands-on workshop. Whether you have a special event coming up, want to surprise someone special, or simply love learning new skills, we will teach you how to craft these classic floral accessories with confidence. Learn to select the perfect flowers, work with delicate petals, and use professional techniques for wiring and taping. You'll create both a wrist corsage and a matching pocket boutonniere using fresh flowers, ribbon, and decorative accents. Our instructor will share insider tips for making pieces that photograph beautifully and last throughout any special occasion.You'll leave with your beautiful creations, plus the skills to make them for future celebrations.... view moreless

Tuition: 69.00

Water Distribution Review - Grade 1

Start Date: 10-22-2025
End Date: 10-22-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This course is for individuals needing a review prior to taking their Water Distribution Grade 1 exam. Participants will review the ABC Need-to-Know content for the certification exam, water resources and production, storage, distribution, chlorine handling, utility safety, system hydraulics, pipe types, installation, maintenance, meters, pumps, motors, public relations, and overall system operations.... view moreless

Tuition: 140.00

AI for Everyday Problem Solving

Start Date: 10-23-2025
End Date: 10-23-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This course covers OSHA requirements for maintaining and posting records of occupational injuries and illnesses, and reporting specific cases to OSHA. Upon course completion students will have the ability to identify OSHA requirements for recordkeeping, posting and reporting and to complete OSHA Form 300 Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses,and OSHA Form 301 Injury and Illness Incident Report. Minimum student contact hours: 4. Prerequisites: None.... view moreless

Tuition: 165.00

Start Date: 10-23-2025
End Date: 10-23-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Linn County

Imagine having a smart assistant in your pocket to help with life's everyday headaches, from writing emails and organizing your week to figuring out why your plants are struggling. Come learn how to ask AI the right questions and use it to solve real-life problems quickly and creatively. We'll cover practical uses like planning parties, budgeting, home hacks, and more, with no tech background needed. You'll walk away with ready-to-use templates and the confidence to make AI your go-to tool for simplifying daily life.... view moreless

Tuition: 29.00

American Mah Jongg

Start Date: 10-23-2025
End Date: 11-13-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Linn County

One bam... two crak! Never heard those words? You'll not only learn what they mean, but you'll also discover an exciting game that is experiencing a resurgence in popularity. Mah Jongg is centuries-old Chinese game played with tiles. You will learn the American version according the National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) guidelines. In American Mah Jongg, each player picks a hand of 13 tiles engraved with Chinese characters and symbols from different suits (bams, dots, and craks) as well as wind, flower, and dragon tiles. Players then take turns drawing and discarding tiles until one player completes a hand and calls out "mahjong!" The game is a combination of skill, strategy and luck. This class will teach basic fundamental components of the game, including identification and distribution of the tiles, how to interpret the NMJL card, rules, and strategy.... view moreless

Tuition: 35.00

Creative Writing - Fiction Workshop

Start Date: 10-23-2025
End Date: 10-31-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, Fri, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Other/Out of District

Tuition: 560.00

Start Date: 10-23-2025
End Date: 12-18-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Are you ready to share your fiction with a group of serious writers? Through this course, you will submit stories or chapters of stories, and the instructor and your classmates will give constructive feedback, criticism, suggestions, and support on your writing. Through this practical method, we will learn what makes a good story or novel. You will also learn to more critically read, discuss, and think about fiction writing while developing the tools and confidence to make yourself a better writer.... view moreless

Tuition: 89.00

Family History: Brickwalls and Finding Your Female Ancestors

Start Date: 10-23-2025
End Date: 11-06-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Female family members are many times our brick wall to further research. We will discover some of the tips and tricks used to find them, their families and how to develop their story to bring them to life. We will also explore other search techniques to breakdown and troubleshoot our brickwalls. Please bring a USB memory stick.... view moreless

Tuition: 59.00

Introduction to the Japanese Language II

Start Date: 10-23-2025
End Date: 10-23-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This course is for those with little or no knowledge of OSHA regulations but who need this information because of their job responsibilities. Participants will go through the Code of Federal Regulations (29 CFR 1910) and explanations of the main standards, and their application will be given.... view moreless

Tuition: 150.00

Start Date: 10-23-2025
End Date: 12-18-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Johnson County

As a continuation of Introduction to the Japanese Language I, this class builds on key grammatical structures, such as particles, tenses, and verb conjugations, all while expanding your ability to read and write in hiragana and katakana. You'll practice holding longer conversations, asking questions, and talking about your daily life. By the end of the course, you'll feel confident forming sentences and navigating real-world situations in Japanese.... view moreless

Tuition: 159.00

Start Date: 10-23-2025
End Date: 10-23-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Medication Aide State Exam (online).

Tuition: 50.00

Start Date: 10-23-2025
End Date: 10-23-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Medication Manager Final Exam. You must have completed the Medication Manger course and the lab time to take the final exam.... view moreless

Tuition: 0.00

The Bridge: Unlocking Your Working Genius

Start Date: 10-23-2025
End Date: 11-23-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Linn County

TheNurse Aide Training program(CNA) is designed to meet the training requirements for the nurse aide in long-term care facilities. Emphasis is placed on achieving a basic level of knowledge of the resident, and demonstrating skills to provide safe and effective resident care. Students will be required to complete a minimum of 30 hours of online work and log in to the course 5 of 7 days each week. Students will have the benefit of utilizing a classroom environment for the lab portion as well as hands-on clinical instruction in a long term care facility. Clinical will be held at a long term care facility in Cedar Rapids, IA. College credit will not be given for this class. Textbook required. Must be 16 years of age or older to take this class.Tuition assistance may fund up to 100 percent of your registration cost for this program. Fill out our funding referral form atwww.kirkwood.edu/cefunding.... view moreless

Tuition: 735.00

Start Date: 10-23-2025
End Date: 10-23-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Every great contribution starts with the right kind of energy. In this interactive workshop, you will explore the six types of Working Genius and discover you unique combination of gifts and frustrations. Through engaging exercises, team mapping, and real-world applications, you'll learn how to align your natural strengths with the needs of your team and organization.You'll walk away with insights on how to communicate more effectively, run better meetings, and influence from any position by doing more of what you're naturally wired to do best.... view moreless

Tuition: 169.00

Dental Radiography Update

Start Date: 10-24-2025
End Date: 10-24-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Fri, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This presentation will provide the dental professional with the latest information on dental imaging, including common safety techniques for both you and your patient. A comparison of types of imaging useful in your practice will be presented, and case studies will be utilized to assist with understanding dental imaging. This program is designed for dental assistants with an added qualification in dental radiography. Objectives:1) Identify key individuals in the development of dental imaging; 2) Identify radiation safety techniques in exposing dental imaging; 3) Compare analog and digital imaging; 4) Identify dental anomalies by case studies.... view moreless

Tuition: 59.00

Dental Required Licensure Series

Start Date: 10-24-2025
End Date: 10-24-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Fri, 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Do you need the required dental continuing education classes to maintain your license? Join us for this short 3-part series to get your courses completed in one day. Participants will have a 30 minute break between the last sessions to grab lunch, or may bring their own lunch/snacks to class.... view moreless

Tuition: 139.00

Infection Control for the Dental Office

Start Date: 10-24-2025
End Date: 10-24-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Fri, 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Infection control procedures are in place to prevent the spread of disease and to protect both the dental healthcare provider and their dental patients. This program provides participants with updated information on currently recommended infection control practices for the dental office. Information will include a discussion of occupational environmental hazards and exposures, disease prevention, personal safety and barrier protection, instrument processing and recirculation, and regulatory government agencies. Objectives: 1) Discuss occupational environmental hazards and exposures, 2) Discuss disease prevention, 3) Review personal safety and barrier protection, 4) Describe instrument processing and recirculation, and 5) Identify regulatory government agencies.... view moreless

Tuition: 59.00

Iowa Dental Jurisprudence Update

Start Date: 10-24-2025
End Date: 10-24-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Fri, 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 39.00

Start Date: 10-24-2025
End Date: 10-25-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Iowa County

Tuition: 180.00

Stained Glass: Get Spooky!

Start Date: 10-24-2025
End Date: 10-25-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 180.00

Start Date: 10-24-2025
End Date: 10-24-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Fri, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Location: Linn County

Get into the Halloween spirit with this frightfully fun stained glass workshop! Whether you're channeling ghosts, black cats, bats, or pumpkins, you'll learn the basics of stained glass cutting, foiling, and soldering to create your own spooky sun catcher. No experience? No worries! Our instructors will guide you step-by-step. Leave with a bewitching piece of art perfect for windows, gifting, or just scaring up some compliments.... view moreless

Tuition: 89.00

Start Date: 10-25-2025
End Date: 10-25-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 80.00

Holiday Ceramic Evergreen Trees

Start Date: 10-25-2025
End Date: 10-25-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 10-25-2025
End Date: 10-25-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Join us in creating a collection of evergreen ceramic trees that will vary in sizes and textures to add as a decoration in your home this holiday season. Taught by one of our local artists, you will be lead through the process of making each piece out of clay. Once you have it completed, we will carefully glaze and fire it so that it can survive the test of time and be able to use and display in your home for years to come. We will notify all participants when the pieces are finished and ready to be picked up.... view moreless

Tuition: 59.00

Holiday Ceramic Gnome

Start Date: 10-25-2025
End Date: 10-25-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Create a festive ceramic gnome to spruce up the house for your next holiday gathering! Taught by one of our local artists, you will be lead through the process of making the gnome out of clay. Once you have it completed, we will carefully fire it so that it can survive the test of time and be able to use and display in your home for years to come. We will notify all participants when the pieces are finished and ready to be picked up.... view moreless

Tuition: 59.00

Start Date: 10-25-2025
End Date: 10-26-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, Sun, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 224.00

Behavior Management (online)

Start Date: 10-27-2025
End Date: 10-30-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This course covers OSHA Standards, policies, and procedures in general industry. Topics include scope and application of the OSHA General Industry Standards, general industry principles and special emphasis on those areas in general industry which are most hazardous. Upon course completion students will have the ability to define general industry terms found in the OSHA General Industry Standards, identify hazards which occur in general industry, locate and determine appropriate OSHA General Industry Standards, policies, and procedures, and describe the use of OSHA General Industry Standards and regulations to supplement an ongoing safety and health program. Minimum student contact hours: 26. Prerequisites: None.... view moreless

Tuition: 825.00

Start Date: 10-27-2025
End Date: 12-19-2025

Schedule: Online 24/7

Location: Online

This class will help you develop research-based, effective, and respectful skills of prevention, observation, data collection, diagnosis, and change of the behavior of students in K-12 classrooms. You will learn strategies for helping others manage their own behavior. Meets part of the requirement for the Iowa Paraeducator Generalist Certification.... view moreless

Tuition: 180.00

ELDT Class A CDL Program (Hybrid)

Start Date: 10-27-2025
End Date: 10-27-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 69.00

Start Date: 10-27-2025
End Date: 12-24-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Multiple, please check class description

Tuition: 4995.00

Measurement, Materials, and Safety (Articulated)

Start Date: 10-27-2025
End Date: 11-14-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Online

Tuition: 1800.00

Start Date: 10-27-2025
End Date: 11-20-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This course provides an exploration of the basics in machining, raw materials, use the hand tools, safety and maintenance. Topics include an overview of measurement techniques materials, safety, machine tool math, quality control and maintenance. Teamwork, critical thinking and problem solving are emphasized. Hands-on experience and practical applications are included. This class provides an opportunity to take the corresponding NIMS exam, and upon successfully passing this exam the participant will earn the Nationally Recognized NIMS credential.This course is interconnected with a Kirkwood college credit course. To successfully complete this course, students must pass all required components as this class qualifies as a pathway into a Kirkwood credit program.... view moreless

Tuition: 999.00

Messianic Jewish Studies: Foundations of Faith and Practice

Start Date: 10-27-2025
End Date: 11-17-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 59.00

All About the Doodles: Styling, Strategy, and Standout Grooms

Start Date: 10-27-2025
End Date: 10-27-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Get ready to spark your imagination and discover the power of clean energy! Dive into the exciting world of alternative energy, from solar and wind. Through interactive activities and real-world experiments, you will learn how energy works, why alternative energy matters, and how you can be part of a sustainable future. Ages 12-16.... view moreless

Tuition: 85.00

Start Date: 10-28-2025
End Date: 10-28-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Love them or loathe them, doodles dominate the grooming industry, and this workshop is your roadmap to doodle mastery. Explore coat types, maintenance expectations, communication strategies, and the latest style trends that keep clients coming back. You'll learn how to approach common challenges, create eye-catching styles, and streamline your doodle workflow for quality and profitability. Includes hands-on practice with various doodle coat types and styling goals.... view moreless

Tuition: 49.00

Elementary Spanish 2

Start Date: 10-28-2025
End Date: 12-18-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Johnson County

The emphasis of this class is on developing basic listening, speaking, writing, and reading skills in both the past tense and the future tense. Also, this course covers nouns, adjectives, adverbs, direct, and indirect pronouns.... view moreless

Tuition: 179.00

Excel: An Intermediate Class

Start Date: 10-28-2025
End Date: 11-06-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, Thu, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 210.00

Intro to Drones for Commercial Uses (online)

Start Date: 10-28-2025
End Date: 10-29-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, Wed, 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Location: Online

Tuition: 395.00

Introduction to Curling

Start Date: 10-28-2025
End Date: 11-18-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: Linn County

This four week course will introduce you to the Scottish sport of curling. Each week you will learn about the positions, rules, etiquette, equipment, and a new skill to be able to play the sport of curling. Each week you will also be playing in games against your fellow classmates. ... view moreless

Tuition: 110.00

Start Date: 10-28-2025
End Date: 01-13-2026

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Linn County

The purpose of the 60-hourMedication Aidecourse is to prepare individuals to safely administer nonparenteral medications in agencies/ facilities licensed by DIA.In order to take this course, individuals must be drug-free and work in an agency/facility licensed by the DIA. Additionally, students must be employed by the sponsoring facility, worked a minimum of 480 hours and provide a letter of recommendation from the administrator in the facility in which they are employed. Individuals employed in long term care facility (also known as a nursing home) will also need to be eligible on the Iowa Nurse Aide Registry. The Letter of Recommendation should be faxed or emailed to: Kimberly.klein@kirkwood.edu or fax number 319 398 7741- Attention Kim Klein, prior to the first day of class. At the time of enrollment, each student must identify the RN who will supervise the validation of competencies in the clinical area. Click here to download the required letter of recommendation. A textbook is required for this course: Hartman's Complete Guide for the Medication Aide. ISBN; 9781604251319.Tuition assistance may fund up to 100 percent of your registration cost for this program. Fill out our funding referral form at www.kirkwood.edu/cefunding.... view moreless

Tuition: 495.00

Start Date: 10-28-2025
End Date: 10-28-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Linn County

Tuition: 50.00

Start Date: 10-28-2025
End Date: 10-28-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 65.00

Start Date: 10-28-2025
End Date: 10-28-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 65.00

Start Date: 10-28-2025
End Date: 10-28-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 10-28-2025
End Date: 10-28-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 10-28-2025
End Date: 10-28-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 10-28-2025
End Date: 10-28-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 10-28-2025
End Date: 10-28-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

The iPhone Experience: Level 2

Start Date: 10-28-2025
End Date: 10-28-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 10-28-2025
End Date: 10-28-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Location: Linn County

Take your iPhone skills to the next level with this level 2 class. Build upon your basic knowledge and explore more advanced features, such as how to effectively use the camera features, share photos a new way besides via text or email, and what the "Live" feature is all about. Learn tips and tricks to use your camera to record & take pictures at the same time and share memories with friends and family. Learn how to customize what shows on your screen when it's locked/sleep, utilize the "find my phone" feature, customize and fully utilize the control center, and more. This class is perfect for those looking to expand their iPhone skills and get more out of their device. Be sure to bring your fully charged phone (updated to the most current iOS software) to class to get a complete hands-on experience.It is recommended that you have taken iPhone Level 1 or have a basic understanding of your iPhone for this class.... view moreless

Tuition: 47.00

Vibe Coding: Build a Website or App with AI

Start Date: 10-28-2025
End Date: 10-28-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Linn County

Dreaming up an app, blog, portfolio, or business? This class is your launchpad. Using cutting-edge AI tools that write the code for you, you'll turn your idea into a working prototype - no programming experience needed.Just bring your creativity, your vision, and maybe a little caffeine. We'll guide you through the process step-by-step, using AI to help you build faster, smarter, and with way less stress. By the end of the course, you'll walk away with your own AI-powered site or app - something real, built by you, with a little help from your robot sidekick.... view moreless

Tuition: 39.00

Start Date: 10-29-2025
End Date: 10-29-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 69.00

Nurse Aide Refresher

Start Date: 10-29-2025
End Date: 10-30-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, Thu, 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location: Linn County

The purpose of this ten-hour course is to provide content and skill review for those who successfully completed a 75-hour Nurse Aide course. This refresher course consists of two five-hour sessions that focus on the pre-assessment instrument, and includes both demonstration and return demonstration review. Resident scenarios will be used as a group activity to promote application of content and skills and assist with preparation for state competency testing. This review is to help facilitate re-entry into the long-term care work force.Tuition assistance may fund up to 100 percent of your registration cost for this program. Fill out our funding referral form atwww.kirkwood.edu/cefunding.... view moreless

Tuition: 169.00

Start Date: 10-29-2025
End Date: 10-29-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 65.00

Tiger Fat and Tonics: The Wild West of Patent Medicine and the Birth of the FDA

Start Date: 10-29-2025
End Date: 10-29-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 65.00

Start Date: 10-29-2025
End Date: 10-29-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Explore the colorful, dubious world of early American patent medicines, focusing on flamboyant figures like "Tiger Fat Davis," and self-styled "emperors" of miracle cures. The presentation traces how the widespread marketing of unregulated panaceas-often making extravagant claims and containing dangerous or ineffective ingredients-sparked public health crises and scandals. These events fueled growing demands for consumer protection, ultimately leading to the creation of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the establishment of scientific standards for drug safety and efficacy.... view moreless

Tuition: 25.00

Country 1 & 2

Start Date: 10-30-2025
End Date: 11-20-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 7:30 PM - 8:15 PM

Location: Linn County

Come and learn some country dances that you can strut to. You will learn the Country two step, Country waltz, and Arizona two step. Partner required.... view moreless

Tuition: 105.00

Wedding/Date Night 1 & 2

Start Date: 10-30-2025
End Date: 11-20-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 6:45 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Linn County

Tuition: 105.00

Start Date: 10-31-2025
End Date: 11-01-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 180.00

Hand Tools and Power Tools

Start Date: 10-31-2025
End Date: 11-02-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Johnson County

Tuition: 650.00

Cricut Design 102

Start Date: 11-01-2025
End Date: 11-08-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 59.00

Start Date: 11-01-2025
End Date: 11-01-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Learn how to use carpentry tools to measure, cut, smooth, shape, fasten, pry, and clamp. Learn how to identify, select, maintain, sharpen, and store both hand and power tools. Most importantly, learn to use these tools safely, and in an inviting environment for both men and women. No matter what project you plan on tackling, this class will offer a great start to figuring out the right tools. Time will be set aside for each student to become comfortable using the primary tools involved in most carpentry and woodworking projects. From hand planes and chisels, to portable table saws and compressors, you will be introduced to a wide range of hand and power tools. No matter what your level of experience, you will come away with a better knowledge of tools and their use.... view moreless

Tuition: 145.00

Introduction to Solar Energy

Start Date: 11-01-2025
End Date: 11-01-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This hands-on, one-day course provides a focused introduction to the principles and applications of solar electric power. This course covers how photovoltaic (PV) cells convert sunlight into electricity, the components of a PV system (including modules and inverters), and basic system configuration. No prior technical or engineering knowledge is required.... view moreless

Tuition: 99.00

Residential Carpentry Skills Series

Start Date: 11-01-2025
End Date: 11-22-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This series of courses will provide students with entry level skills needed in residential construction. Students will gain an understanding of the skills, knowledge and abilities required to be a successful crafts person. Students will be provided with a basic background to the construction industry and proper safety techniques. Classes include Plans, Specifications and Building Codes; Carpentry Hand Tools and Power Tools; Floors, Walls and Ceiling Framing; Exterior Building Close-in; Interior Finishes I; and Interior Finishes II.... view moreless

Tuition: 829.00

Welding Metal Art

Start Date: 11-02-2025
End Date: 12-14-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sun, 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 299.00

Advanced Data Analysis (online)

Start Date: 11-03-2025
End Date: 11-28-2025

Schedule: Online 24/7

Location: Online

After taking this Advanced course in Data Analysis, you will be able to perform inquiries that will be useful to your business or organization and have the skills necessary to communicate these results through graphs and text that your fellow employees will understand. Take the guesswork out of important company decisions and make decisions based on the statistically significant information. Whether your business is home-based or a large company, this class will take you to the next level where important decision-making is concerned.Registration closes the Wednesday prior to the class start date.... view moreless

Tuition: 195.00

Advanced Excel (Online)

Start Date: 11-03-2025
End Date: 11-28-2025

Schedule: Online 24/7

Location: Online

We are faced with different types of business decisions each day that can change the data we work with along with our financial outcomes. Have you ever wondered what type of workplace skills you can learn to make wiser decisions? Learning Advanced Excel contains these tools that can help you prepare your worksheets accurately, examine your data for authentication, and then find those answers to your most difficult questions. This course will help you learn these required business functions along with the tools required to analyze data efficiently within the workplace. Save time for yourself by protecting your valuable data and know with assurance that the entered data is accurate without any errors. By completing the course, discover how to attractively visualize your data into meaningful information with confidence. Registration closes the Wednesday prior to the class start date.... view moreless

Tuition: 195.00

Advanced Power BI (online)

Start Date: 11-03-2025
End Date: 11-28-2025

Schedule: Online 24/7

Location: Online

Expand your knowledge of Power BI Desktop to the highest level. This course focuses on the advanced capabilities of Power Query, Data Modeling and Reports. Check for data inconsistencies, design efficient queries, create proper relationships, and write DAX code to ensure reports update quickly and accurately. Add navigation and analytical features to your reports to enable consumers to analyze the results. Registration closes the Wednesday prior to the class start date.... view moreless

Tuition: 195.00

Advanced Six Sigma Green Belt (Online)

Start Date: 11-03-2025
End Date: 11-28-2025

Schedule: Online 24/7

Location: Online

The final course in the Six Sigma Green Belt program is the Advanced Six Sigma Green Belt course which teaches participants to improve and control processes. Topics included in this course include hypothesis testing, design of experiments, and statistical process control. Participants will have to apply the concepts learned in the Introduction and Intermediate Six Sigma Green Belt courses. The instructor will share many handouts, spreadsheets, and web links that have tools participants will use while completing Six Sigma projects. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be awarded certification as a Six Sigma Green Belt. Registration closes the Wednesday prior to the class start date.... view moreless

Tuition: 195.00

Advanced SQL (online)

Start Date: 11-03-2025
End Date: 11-28-2025

Schedule: Online 24/7

Location: Online

Take your SQL query skills to a new level by learning how to write more advanced SQL queries for enhanced decision making. You will learn how to write advanced subqueries, advanced join queries, and UNION queries that query more than one table. You will learn how to use transaction processing to ensure SQL statements execute completely, or not at all, and how to create stored procedures that enable you to store SQL statements for execution.Registration closes the Wednesday prior to the class start date.... view moreless

Tuition: 245.00

Advanced Web Design (online)

Start Date: 11-03-2025
End Date: 11-28-2025

Schedule: Online 24/7

Location: Online

Responsive Web design enables Web designers and developers to build and maintain a single website to serve all kinds of devices sizes: smartphones, tablets, laptops and more. You must have completed the Introduction and Intermediate Web Design Courses prior to registering for this advanced course. Registration closes the Wednesday prior to the class start date.... view moreless

Tuition: 245.00

Beyond the Salon: Field Experience in Animal Behavior & Grooming

Start Date: 11-03-2025
End Date: 11-11-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, Tue, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 560.00

Start Date: 11-03-2025
End Date: 11-03-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Take your grooming education on the road! This full-day field trip to Des Moines gives students a rare behind-the-scenes look at two vital aspects of professional grooming: animal behavior and tool care. You'll start at the Animal Rescue League of Iowa, where their on-staff animal behaviorist will share strategies for reading canine body language, managing stress, and creating safer grooming experiences. Then, head to Edge Pro, a leading provider of grooming tools and equipment, to learn how to properly maintain, store, and extend the life of your shears and clippers. This immersive experience is perfect for groomers who want to deepen their expertise, build industry connections, and sharpen both their tools and their skills.... view moreless

Tuition: 79.00

Certified Occupational Safety Specialist Certificate (Virtual)

Start Date: 11-03-2025
End Date: 11-07-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Online

Tuition: 1999.00

Closing Procedures and Financial Statements (Online)

Start Date: 11-03-2025
End Date: 11-28-2025

Schedule: Online 24/7

Location: Online

This course shows you how to create a worksheet used to adjust the account balances and prepare the financial statements. Use your financial statements to measure performance, make improvements and set goals. The final step covered in this course is closing your books and preparing them for the next accounting period; this is done by journalizing and posting closing entries. Registration closes the Wednesday prior to the class start date.... view moreless

Tuition: 195.00

CSS Fundamentals (online)

Start Date: 11-03-2025
End Date: 11-28-2025

Schedule: Online 24/7

Location: Online

In this introductory course, you will learn how to style web pages using Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) coding language. Topics include using inline, internal, and external CSS, web typography, formatting text, working with web colors, using Google fonts, working with id and class selectors, working with elements, creating page layouts using elements, and CSS box model.Registration closes the Wednesday prior to the class start date.... view moreless

Tuition: 245.00

Developing Your Professional Career (online)

Start Date: 11-03-2025
End Date: 11-28-2025

Schedule: Online 24/7

Location: Online

Have you ever wondered how do I get to that next level in my career? What does it take? This course will help you identify those skills that all great leaders possess, while learning new skills that will help take you to the next level. Whether you are leading a department or a organization you will gain the knowledge you need to be successful. Learn how to incorporate a developed image and communication skills that will rocket you to that next level.Registration closes the Wednesday prior to the class start date.... view moreless

Tuition: 145.00

Entrepreneurial Marketing (online)

Start Date: 11-03-2025
End Date: 11-21-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Online

Tuition: 1800.00

Start Date: 11-03-2025
End Date: 11-28-2025

Schedule: Online 24/7

Location: Online

To succeed in today's marketplace, entrepreneurs must know how to effectively market their product or service. This course offers you a step by step approach to attract and keep customers, all within a realistic budget. With an emphasis on customer-driven marketing decisions, you will learn how to build a strong brand, analyze which tactics to use, and implement your marketing plan. Whether you are starting a business or growing an existing one, you will take away practical marketing tips and tools that you can use to improve your marketing efforts. Registration closes the Wednesday prior to the class start date.... view moreless

Tuition: 195.00

Financial Analysis and Planning for the Non-Financial Manager (online)

Start Date: 11-03-2025
End Date: 11-28-2025

Schedule: Online 24/7

Location: Online

With the demands of daily operations, non-financial managers may put financial reports on the shelf. But take a look at some of the most admired companies like Apple, Google, and Berkshire Hathaway. Sure, they are evaluated by their products, innovation, and culture, but they wouldn't be in the limelight without profits. Money matters! This course will help you build on your understanding of financial concepts and help you establish your role in the financial success of your organization.Designed for non-financial managers, business owners, entrepreneurs, and other decision-makers, this advanced course will take the mystery out of money matters. Financial information that drives your organization, as seen on business reports, will be assessed and analyzed so you can better understand it and make smart decisions when it comes to budgeting, setting goals, and assessing performance within your own area of influence.Registration closes the Wednesday prior to the class start date.... view moreless

Tuition: 195.00

Implementing Your Strategic Plan (online)

Start Date: 11-03-2025
End Date: 11-28-2025

Schedule: Online 24/7

Location: Online

You’ve segmented your markets, identified your threats, and set your goals. Now comes the hard part: turning the strategic plan into action. Learn how to break down your goals into actionable steps. Make decisions collaboratively to engage your team and ensure better use of their abilities. Keep them on track by effectively using modern communications tools and holding better meetings. Engage your institution positively to gain its support. Finally, ensure success by managing change effectively when obstacles arise and by developing your staff into a high-performance team that delivers on its goals. Registration closes the Wednesday prior to the class start date.... view moreless

Tuition: 195.00

Integrated Marketing Best Practices (online)

Start Date: 11-03-2025
End Date: 11-28-2025

Schedule: Online 24/7

Location: Online

Enter the fascinating and emerging field of integrated marketing. Explore how to move potential customers from one media to another, increasing their interest and purchasing. See how different media complement each other. Take home an Integrated Marketing Model to help you choose what's best for your business and industry.Put it all together with a one-year integrated marketing plan that engages your customers, moves inquiries to customers, and projects a positive image for your organization and efforts.Registration closes the Wednesday prior to the class start date.... view moreless

Tuition: 195.00

Integrating Social Media in Your Organization (online)

Start Date: 11-03-2025
End Date: 11-28-2025

Schedule: Online 24/7

Location: Online

Take away a practical strategy and techniques for implementing a social strategy for your organization or business. Learn the top five considerations when starting a social network as well as tips to manage an online community. Discover how to create your own private social network and discuss the top tools to use to manage your social media life and build integration into your website. See how Google Docs and Calendars work and how to use online video to further your business goals. Hear about mobile check-in applications and how companies are using coupon and deal sites. Get your company listed properly on local search engines so more customers can find you. Discuss how web design has changed and get feedback on your website while discovering usability testing and user interface design. Finally, learn how to manage this influx of information created by the new media revolution. Develop a manageable workflow and get productivity tips to be more efficient. Learn what you might be doing wrong in social media as well as essential policies to have in place for your employees and company. See what trends are on the horizon and where your goals fit with those new trends. Registration closes the Wednesday prior to the class start date.... view moreless

Tuition: 195.00

Introduction to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Start Date: 11-03-2025
End Date: 12-22-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, Wed, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: Johnson County

Tuition: 170.00

Managing Generations in the Workplace (Online)

Start Date: 11-03-2025
End Date: 11-28-2025

Schedule: Online 24/7

Location: Online

Get an understanding of managing workers in different generations in the workplace. Discover what motivates each generation at work, what incentives they respond to, and what messages they value. Generations X and Y are significantly different than the Boomer generation. Each generation has different expectations and styles of work in the workplace. Come explore the characteristics of the different generations in the workplace. Discover the current motivations of Boomers, Gen Xers and Gen Yers and what messages they value. Then Identify practical, how-to tips and techniques for managing Boomers, Gen Xers, and Gen Yers in the workplace. Registration closes the Wednesday prior to the class start date.... view moreless

Tuition: 175.00

Mastering Microsoft PowerPoint (online)

Start Date: 11-03-2025
End Date: 11-28-2025

Schedule: Online 24/7

Location: Online

Bring your ideas to life and leave a lasting impression with Microsoft PowerPoint. Master the tools and techniques that turn humdrum slides into dynamic presentations that will captivate your audience. With hands-on practice and real-world examples, learn design principles and multimedia elements such as images, videos, and charts that elevate you to the next level. Acquire critical know-how to deliver your presentations with confidence and ease. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned user, you'll find new ways to work smarter, not harder. You'll leave class with in-demand skills and the ability to create professional, visually appealing presentations that will engage your audience and help you stand out. Registration closes the Wednesday prior to the class start date.... view moreless

Tuition: 195.00

Online Advertising (online)

Start Date: 11-03-2025
End Date: 11-28-2025

Schedule: Online 24/7

Location: Online

Get the keys to making online advertising work for you and your organization. See how pay-per-click advertising with Google AdWords works. Find out how to test low budget Adword campaigns. Learn how you can target local audiences. Then discover Facebook advertising and how you can determine the demographics and even numbers of people you want to reach. No experience necessary, but if you are at an advanced level, your instructor is an online ad expert and can answer your toughest questions as well. Registration closes the Wednesday prior to the class start date.... view moreless

Tuition: 195.00

Optimizing Performance and Employee Success (online)

Start Date: 11-03-2025
End Date: 11-28-2025

Schedule: Online 24/7

Location: Online

Take back the tools to enhance employee performance and engagement and develop crucial skills to manage poor performance. It forms the basis for confident, effective team management, ensuring you lead with assurance, making the right decisions without fear of escalating issues. This course is pivotal in developing the confidence essential for effective leadership. Registration closes the Wednesday prior to the class start date.... view moreless

Tuition: 195.00

Program Evaluation for Non-Profit Professionals (online)

Start Date: 11-03-2025
End Date: 11-03-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 225.00

Start Date: 11-03-2025
End Date: 11-28-2025

Schedule: Online 24/7

Location: Online

Enhance your understanding of program evaluation within the nonprofit context. Find out how to improve your evaluation planning, data collection, data analysis and data use. Special attention will be paid to the real-world challenges that organizations may face when conducting evaluation, including staff time, costs and reporting evaluation results to funders. By the close of the course, you will have a complete program logic model and evaluation plan ready for implementation. Registration closes the Wednesday prior to the class start date.... view moreless

Tuition: 245.00

Project Management Knowledge Areas (online)

Start Date: 11-03-2025
End Date: 11-28-2025

Schedule: Online 24/7

Location: Online

In today's business environment, there is a need for good project management. Project management provides visibility of project health to the business and the customer. Through continuous monitoring, early detection of variations to plan, schedule, and budget can be communicated to stakeholders for quick resolution, including project cancellation. The Project Management Professional community does this through the five (5) Project Management Processes supported by the ten (10) Project Management Knowledge Areas. This course introduces the student to the ten (10) Project management Knowledge Areas and their support role and relationships to the five (5) Project Management Processes. Registration closes the Wednesday prior to the class start date.... view moreless

Tuition: 195.00

Top Shape Gym 8-Week Pass

Start Date: 11-03-2025
End Date: 12-28-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Location: Linn County

Tuition: 199.00

Using Personality Profiles for Better Work Performance (online)

Start Date: 11-03-2025
End Date: 11-28-2025

Schedule: Online 24/7

Location: Online

Understanding yourself and others will increase your overall effectiveness at work, home, and in all of your relationships. Learn how to improve your communication with others, convey your ideas effectively, and improve your ability to understand what is important to those who don't share your same style. Course fee includes your own DiSC Behavioral Personality Profile assessment and review. Registration closes the Wednesday prior to the class start date.... view moreless

Tuition: 295.00

Writing News and Press Releases (online)

Start Date: 11-03-2025
End Date: 11-28-2025

Schedule: Online 24/7

Location: Online

Being able to write a good news story, press release or publicity notice is a skill that can set you apart in the workplace. Getting the word out is an essential activity for every organization. Acquire the skills good journalists have and learn how to craft a news story, press release or publicity notice that will get attention. Registration closes the Wednesday prior to the class start date. ... view moreless

Tuition: 195.00

Adobe Photoshop CC

Start Date: 11-04-2025
End Date: 12-02-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, Thu, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

As the most popular image-editing application on the market today, Adobe Photoshop is an indispensable part of any creative designer's toolkit. Mastering Photoshop for photo retouching or general design work should be the first step on your path to a career in the visual design field. Learn Adobe Photoshop CC by building cool creative projects that teach you to fix common problems with photographs, colorize black and white photos, design eye-catching invitations and fliers, create fantastic composite images by combining elements from different photos, and design your own wallpaper for your computer or phone. Class includes a self paced lab. Textbook provided. This course covers material that is required for the Adobe Certified Associate exam.... view moreless

Tuition: 449.00

Dental Radiography Update (ZOOM)

Start Date: 11-04-2025
End Date: 11-04-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Online

Tuition: 59.00

Introduction to Boxing

Start Date: 11-04-2025
End Date: 12-23-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, Thu, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: Johnson County

Tuition: 170.00

Let's Write Pretty: The Art of Modern Calligraphy

Start Date: 11-04-2025
End Date: 11-11-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Copperplate is an elegant and popular script for wedding invitations, announcements, and envelopes - and you can learn how to write it. We'll start at the very beginning, covering the basic tools and preliminary knowledge of modern, pointed-pen calligraphy, giving you a solid understanding of how to create gorgeous hand lettering with a modern twist. Have fun making practical use of your new skills by addressing envelopes, place cards, and other simple projects. A great class for beginners and all levels. Materials fee $25.... view moreless

Tuition: 45.00

Start Date: 11-04-2025
End Date: 11-04-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 65.00

Start Date: 11-04-2025
End Date: 11-04-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 65.00

Start Date: 11-04-2025
End Date: 11-04-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 11-04-2025
End Date: 11-04-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 11-04-2025
End Date: 11-04-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 11-04-2025
End Date: 11-04-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 11-04-2025
End Date: 11-04-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Part 107 Test Prep for Commercial Drone Pilots (online)

Start Date: 11-04-2025
End Date: 11-04-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 11-04-2025
End Date: 11-05-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, Wed, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: Online

Tuition: 395.00

Plans, Specs and Building Codes

Start Date: 11-04-2025
End Date: 11-06-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, Thu, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 145.00

Same-Sex Marriage and LGBTQ Rights

Start Date: 11-04-2025
End Date: 11-04-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Location: Johnson County

Tuition: 85.00

Start Date: 11-04-2025
End Date: 11-04-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Linn County

We will explore the modern gay rights movement, including the enduring fight for equality and justice for members of the community, its impact on faith communities in the U.S., and the reasoning behind conservative efforts to justify discrimination based on religious freedoms.... view moreless

Tuition: 15.00

The iPhone Experience: Level 3

Start Date: 11-04-2025
End Date: 11-04-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Location: Linn County

Take your time management skills to the next level and let your iPhone do the work. In this level 3 class, you'll learn how to do more with your schedule, your contacts, and even who contacts you. Streamline your calendar that you can access in the palm of your hand, filtering events/appointments, adding notes, and sharing a calendar with someone. Come learn also how to use your contact app to the fullest with using "Favorites," customizing fields, and determining which calls come through even if Do Not Disturb/Sleep Mode is turned on. Silence those unknown callers and block numbers to have more control over who is calling you. And, you can spend time with friends, family, or your grandkids with FaceTime! Don't have time to make a call right now? No worries, your iPhone can remind you and you can take it off your to-do list!Be sure to bring your fully charged phone (updated to the most current iOS software) to class to get a complete hands-on experience.... view moreless

Tuition: 47.00

2455 OSHA Safety and Health Management Program

Start Date: 11-05-2025
End Date: 11-07-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, Thu, Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This course covers safety and health management responsibilities. Participants will be able to implement a workplace Safety and Health Management Program (SHMP) according to OSHA's Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs and related guidance. We will cover the fundamentals of an effective occupational SHMP, record keeping requirements, and assessment strategies. Minimum student contact hours: 18.... view moreless

Tuition: 715.00

Dog Agility 1

Start Date: 11-05-2025
End Date: 12-17-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Agility is a sport that can be fun for dogs of all ages and sizes. It is a great way to increase focus and improve teamwork with your dog. Agility I is taught on-leash, and the course includes work with: targeting, agility ladders, balance and wobble boards, weave poles, bar jumps, open tunnels, A-frames, pause tables, and teeters. Students should bring their dog and vaccination records on the first night of class.... view moreless

Tuition: 155.00

Dog Agility 1

Start Date: 11-05-2025
End Date: 12-17-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 155.00

Dog Obedience I - All Ages

Start Date: 11-05-2025
End Date: 12-17-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 155.00

Kick the Sugar Habit! (Zoom)

Start Date: 11-05-2025
End Date: 12-17-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 155.00

Ink and Wash Watercolor

Start Date: 11-05-2025
End Date: 11-05-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: Linn County

Join local artist Russ Fagle as you will create a customizable landscape scene using a fun and easy ink and watercolor wash technique. You will explore a variety of techniques to make compelling art that is fun to create. No experience is needed.... view moreless

Tuition: 65.00

Start Date: 11-05-2025
End Date: 11-05-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location: Online

Come learn the 7 secrets to fighting your sugar cravings. Join certified health coach Alina Warner to discover why you crave sugar at certain times and why sometimes those cravings feel out of control. Master your cravings and kick the sugar habit without giving up sweetness. You will receive a "hidden sugar" handout to use for your future shopping trips.... view moreless

Tuition: 35.00

Let's Write Pretty: The Art of Modern Calligraphy

Start Date: 11-05-2025
End Date: 11-12-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Johnson County

Tuition: 45.00

Start Date: 11-05-2025
End Date: 11-05-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 65.00

Start Date: 11-05-2025
End Date: 11-05-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 65.00

Technician Level Emergency and Disaster Response to Chemical Releases 24 Hour

Start Date: 11-05-2025
End Date: 12-17-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 155.00

Sewing a Vinyl Bag

Start Date: 11-05-2025
End Date: 11-19-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Need a way to carry all your event essentials without getting turned away at the door? Make your own clear vinyl bag to carry to sporting events or concerts. You will learn to create a crossbody strap, insert a zipper, and construct a basic bag, all while picking up helpful tricks for sewing on vinyl. Machines will be provided, but you will need to provide the materials.... view moreless

Tuition: 49.00

Sniffing Sports I

Start Date: 11-05-2025
End Date: 12-17-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This class is the follow up to Intro to Sniffing Sports. We will build on different elements such as interiors, exteriors, or vehicles as the weather allows. We will also introduce the scent of Aniseed Oil - Pimpinella Anisum. Dogs must have taken an introductory class at Kirkwood or another training facility to enroll.... view moreless

Tuition: 155.00

Start Date: 11-05-2025
End Date: 11-07-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, Thu, Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This course provides training for industrial hazmat and spill response teams, and industrial emergency response personnel as outlined in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(iii)(A) to (H). Hazards of a release, roles of hazmat team members, hazard recognition, use of personal protection equipment, control operations, incident command, decontamination and termination will be covered. Hands-on exercises in full PPE will be conducted.... view moreless

Tuition: 449.00

Let's Knit a Stranded Knit Hat

Start Date: 11-05-2025
End Date: 11-05-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: Other/Out of District

Tuition: 140.00

Fall Cheesecakes

Start Date: 11-06-2025
End Date: 11-06-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Join us in learning how to make delicious cheesecakes with fresh fall flavors. Bring a container to be able to take home your creation.... view moreless

Tuition: 89.00

Start Date: 11-06-2025
End Date: 11-20-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Location: Linn County

This is an advanced knitting class where you will learn how to handle two active strands of fingering weight yarn to weave your knitted fabric. The Beaumont Hat by Jared Flood comes with directions to knit a tam or a beanie. Hat shaping in colorwork is also discussed.Skills required: Able to knit in the round and able to read charts. There will be no instruction on beginning knitting skills. Pattern fee $10.... view moreless

Tuition: 39.00

Operations Level for Emergency and Disaster Response to Chemical Releases

Start Date: 11-06-2025
End Date: 11-06-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 199.00

Presidents Behaving Badly: History of Scandals

Start Date: 11-06-2025
End Date: 11-06-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Explore the darker side of the Oval Office in presidential scandals that rocked the nation. From the corruption and bribery of Teapot Dome to the covert arms deals of Iran-Contra, we'll uncover the jaw-dropping schemes that tested the limits of executive power. We'll also look into the love lives of commanders-in-chief, including the secret child of President Harding and other tales of illegitimate offspring and hidden affairs. Discover the shocking stories that prove power and scandal often go hand in hand.... view moreless

Tuition: 25.00

Self Care Studio: Lazy Yoga

Start Date: 11-06-2025
End Date: 11-06-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM

Location: Linn County

Tuition: 19.00

The Bridge: The Power of Empathy in Leadership

Start Date: 11-06-2025
End Date: 11-06-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Empathy isn't just a leadership skill - it's a catalyst for trust, engagement, and performance. In this interactive workshop, you will explore the profound impact of empathy in leadership, learning how to strengthen relationships, navigate workplace challenges, and foster an inclusive and supportive culture. Through guided reflection, discussion, and actionable strategies, you will gain the tools to lead with greater emotional intelligence, improve communication, and inspire your teams to perform at their best.... view moreless

Tuition: 169.00

Write Anything Faster with AI

Start Date: 11-06-2025
End Date: 11-06-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Linn County

Whether you're journaling, blogging, or tackling that intimidating blank page, AI can help you write smarter and not harder. Learn how to brainstorm, outline, edit, and overcome writer's block using powerful AI tools. Discover how to speed up your writing process, boost creativity, and refine your unique voice, whether you're crafting emails, resumes, cover letters, or content for your job search or next big idea. You'll walk away with two original writing pieces, a personalized prompt bank, and a repeatable system to make writing easier, faster, and more fun. Perfect for professionals, creatives, and anyone tired of staring at a blinking cursor!... view moreless

Tuition: 29.00

Start Date: 11-07-2025
End Date: 11-08-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Jones County

Tuition: 180.00

Stained Glass Beaded Earrings

Start Date: 11-07-2025
End Date: 11-08-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Johnson County

Tuition: 180.00

Start Date: 11-07-2025
End Date: 11-07-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Fri, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: Johnson County

Tuition: 35.00

Wastewater Review - Grade 1

Start Date: 11-07-2025
End Date: 11-07-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Fri, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This course is for individuals needing a review prior to taking their Wastewater Grade 1 exam. Participants will review the ABC Need-to-Know content for the certification exam, regulations, math for wastewater, preliminary, primary and secondary treatment, disinfection, lagoon, pumps and other equipment along with maintenance.... view moreless

Tuition: 140.00

Becoming the Babysitter!

Start Date: 11-08-2025
End Date: 11-08-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Location: Jones County

Being a great babysitter is more than just watching kids! This class is designed with the beginner babysitter in mind. Students will learn important skills such as general first aid, infant and child CPR, what to do in different situations, safety issues, diaper changing, games and easy tips and tricks.... view moreless

Tuition: 35.00

Floor, Walls and Ceiling Framing

Start Date: 11-08-2025
End Date: 11-08-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 145.00

Holiday Ceramic Evergreen Trees

Start Date: 11-08-2025
End Date: 11-08-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 79.00

Glass Blown Witch's Ball

Start Date: 11-08-2025
End Date: 11-08-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 79.00

Start Date: 11-08-2025
End Date: 11-08-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 59.00

Holiday Ceramic Gnome

Start Date: 11-08-2025
End Date: 11-08-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 59.00

Infant Massage

Start Date: 11-08-2025
End Date: 11-15-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 99.00

Moped Rider Education

Start Date: 11-08-2025
End Date: 11-08-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 55.00

Wild Welding for Couples: Date Night

Start Date: 11-08-2025
End Date: 11-08-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Washington County

Tired of the standard date night "dinner and a movie"? Are you looking for a way to ignite the spark in your relationship? Whether you are a new welder or a professional, this fun couple centered class is for you! Come feel the heat, and join our industry professional Instructor to learn to cut and weld steel, using a wire welder and cutting torch. As partners, create a lawn ornament, or your own art masterpiece. Don't miss this opportunity to share something together, in this adult only couples class. No prior experience is required and proper safety will be covered. Leather shoes and long pants required. Projects will vary and students are welcome to bring items to create their very own welded creation. This offering is BOGO, two participants for the price of one! Second registrant will be asked to enroll at time of class. Materials Fee: $10 per welder, due at start of class.... view moreless

Tuition: 39.00

500 Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for Construction

Start Date: 11-10-2025
End Date: 11-13-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This course is designed for individuals interested in teaching the 10- and 30-hour construction safety and health Outreach Training Program to their employees and other interested groups. Using OSHA Construction Standards as a guide, special emphasis is placed on those topics required in the 10- and 30-hour programs as well as those which are most hazardous. Students are briefed on effective instructional approaches and use of visual aids and handouts. This course allows the student to become a trainer in the OSHA Outreach Training Program, to conduct both 10- and 30-hour Construction Outreach classes, and to issue cards to participants after verifying course completion. Students who wish to participate as authorized Outreach trainers in the OSHA Outreach Training Program must prepare a presentation on an assigned OSHA Construction Outreach Training Program topic individually or as part of a group and successfully pass a written exam at the end of the course. Minimum student contact hours: 26 Prerequisites: Students must successfully complete the OSHA 510 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Construction and have five (5) years of safety and health work experience in the construction industry. A degree in occupational safety and health, a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation may be substituted for two (2) years of work related experience. Students should obtain guidance on whether they meet this requirement from the OSHA Training Institute Education Center where they intend to receive the training. Authorized OSHA Outreach Training Program trainers are required to attend OSHA 502 Update for Construction Industry Outreach Trainers at least once every four (4) years to maintain their trainer status.... view moreless

Tuition: 835.00

Start Date: 11-10-2025
End Date: 11-10-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Johnson County

Tuition: 80.00

Canine Massage Essentials

Start Date: 11-10-2025
End Date: 11-18-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, Tue, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Other/Out of District

Tuition: 560.00

Start Date: 11-10-2025
End Date: 11-10-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Discover how massage can help your dog relax, recover, and thrive! This immersive four-hour workshop is perfect for dog owners, groomers, trainers, and pet care professionals. You'll learn how canine massage supports wellness, eases anxiety, aids recovery, and more. Explore key principles of canine anatomy, learn simple and effective massage techniques, and practice on your own dog with expert guidance. Bring your pup and leave with the skills to turn every massage into a moment of healing and connection.... view moreless

Tuition: 49.00

Electrical Residential Wiring

Start Date: 11-10-2025
End Date: 12-15-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 209.00

Holiday Photo Workshop

Start Date: 11-10-2025
End Date: 11-10-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: Johnson County

'Tis the season for family photos! Learn tips for taking great photos of your friends and family this holiday season. Learn compositional techniques and how to more effectively use the settings on your camera.... view moreless

Tuition: 29.00

Excel Pro: Mastering Advanced Techniques

Start Date: 11-11-2025
End Date: 11-20-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, Thu, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 210.00

Exterior Building Close-in

Start Date: 11-11-2025
End Date: 11-13-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, Thu, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 145.00

Start Date: 11-11-2025
End Date: 11-11-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Linn County

Tuition: 50.00

Start Date: 11-11-2025
End Date: 11-11-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 65.00

Start Date: 11-11-2025
End Date: 11-11-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 65.00

Start Date: 11-11-2025
End Date: 11-11-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 11-11-2025
End Date: 11-11-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 11-11-2025
End Date: 11-11-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 11-11-2025
End Date: 11-11-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 11-11-2025
End Date: 11-11-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

The iPhone Experience: Level 4

Start Date: 11-11-2025
End Date: 11-11-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Selling Your Home 101

Start Date: 11-11-2025
End Date: 11-11-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: Linn County

Tuition: 25.00

Start Date: 11-11-2025
End Date: 11-11-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Location: Linn County

Welcome to the iPhone Level 4 class! As an iPhone pro, it's time to unleash the full potential of your device. We'll explore the most advanced features and show you how to enhancing your digital life. Discover how to make running errands easier with features like Notes and Wallet/Apple Pay. Get up close and personal with Siri, your very own virtual assistant. We'll teach you how to harness the power of Siri to increase your productivity and make life easier. Finally, we'll show you how to integrate your iPhone with other Apple devices, such as your Mac or Apple Watch, for a seamless experience. You'll discover new ways to work, play, and stay connected, all from the convenience of your iPhone. Bring your fully charged phone (updated to the most current iOS software) to class to get a complete hands-on experience.... view moreless

Tuition: 47.00

International Desserts: Paris-Brest

Start Date: 11-12-2025
End Date: 11-12-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Come learn how to make this popular French dessert. This delicious, crisp pastry is typically topped with flaked almonds and filled with different types of cream. Bring a container to take your creation home with you.... view moreless

Tuition: 79.00

Start Date: 11-12-2025
End Date: 11-12-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 65.00

DNA for Family History: Introduction and Management

Start Date: 11-12-2025
End Date: 11-12-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 65.00

Purrrfect Plushies

Start Date: 11-12-2025
End Date: 11-12-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: Linn County

Turn an ordinary sock into an extraordinary feline friend! In this playful workshop, you'll learn how to craft your very own cat stuffy using nothing more than socks, stuffing, and a few simple stitches. Choose your sock style - striped, fuzzy, or funky - and bring your kitty to life with ears, whiskers, and plenty of personality. No sewing experience? No problem! This class is beginner-friendly and full of fun. Bring your own fun pair of long socks, or we'll have plenty for you to choose from. Either way, your cat plushie is sure to be one-of-a-kind!... view moreless

Tuition: 65.00

Start Date: 11-13-2025
End Date: 12-04-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Do you know who you are? Come learn about the use of DNA for ancestry research and collaboration in family history. Together, we will use Ancestry's DNA management system to create a structure that works best for you. Bring a flash drive to class.... view moreless

Tuition: 59.00

Start Date: 11-13-2025
End Date: 11-13-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

The Forklift Train the Trainer course was developed for the experienced forklift operator who has a desire or need to train others in forklift operations. Curriculum was developed using OSHA 1910.178. This four hour course will instruct prospective trainers on best teaching practices and classroom management. The instructor will provide a combination of teaching techniques, including PowerPoint lecture, in-house-developed video presentation, group discussion on specific safety issues and hands-on evaluations. Trainers will receive a Trainer’s Manual providing guidance on conducting training, videos for visualizing training, PowerPoint presentations highlighting key areas of the course, skills evaluation performance worksheets for evaluating students and written tests for measuring learning. Participants must be 18 years old to take this course. Prerequisite: Student must have prior Forklift Operator Training and bring their current operators license to class.... view moreless

Tuition: 549.00

Holiday Pies

Start Date: 11-13-2025
End Date: 11-13-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Skip the store-bought and bring your own homemade pies to your next gathering. Each student will be able to choose either a pecan or pumpkin pie to make from scratch. Bring containers to be able to take home your creation!... view moreless

Tuition: 89.00

Start Date: 11-13-2025
End Date: 11-13-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Medication Aide State Exam (online).

Tuition: 50.00

Stained Glass Beaded Earrings

Start Date: 11-13-2025
End Date: 11-13-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Medication Manager Final Exam. You must have completed the Medication Manger course and the lab time to take the final exam.... view moreless

Tuition: 0.00

Start Date: 11-13-2025
End Date: 11-13-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Johnson County

Tuition: 35.00

Date Night: Pottery

Start Date: 11-14-2025
End Date: 11-14-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Fri, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 89.00

Mobile Elevated Work Platform Train the Trainer Course

Start Date: 11-14-2025
End Date: 11-14-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Fri, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

The MEWP Train the Trainer course was developed for the experienced Mobile Elevated Work Platform Operators or Supervisors who have a desire or need to train others in MEWP operations. Curriculum was developed using ANSI/SAIA A92.22-2018 and ANSI/SAIA A92.24-2018. This four-hour course will instruct prospective trainers on best teaching practices and classroom management. The instructor will provide a combination of teaching techniques, including PowerPoint lecture, video presentation, group discussion on specific safety issues and hands-on evaluations. Trainers will receive a Trainer’s Manual providing guidance on conducting training, a video for visual training, PowerPoint presentation, skills evaluation performance worksheet for evaluating the operator and written test for measuring learning. Fall Prevention training will also be included. Desired Prerequisite: Student must have had MEWP training, this can be from your company or by attending the Mobile Elevated Work Platform class offered by Kirkwood Community College.... view moreless

Tuition: 549.00

Start Date: 11-14-2025
End Date: 11-14-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Fri, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 149.00

Start Date: 11-14-2025
End Date: 11-15-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 180.00

Start Date: 11-14-2025
End Date: 11-16-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Johnson County

Tuition: 650.00

Stained Glass Gnomes

Start Date: 11-14-2025
End Date: 11-14-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Fri, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Location: Linn County

Create your own whimsical stained glass gnome in this charming class! Learn the basics of glass cutting, foiling, and soldering as you bring these magical little characters to life**beards, hats, and all. Perfect for beginners and gnome lovers alike!... view moreless

Tuition: 89.00

501 Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for General Industry

Start Date: 11-15-2025
End Date: 11-15-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Location: Johnson County

Tuition: 125.00

Interior Finishes I

Start Date: 11-15-2025
End Date: 11-15-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 145.00

Start Date: 11-17-2025
End Date: 11-20-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This course is designed for individuals interested in teaching the 10-and 30-hour general industry safety and health Outreach training program to their employees and other interested groups. Using the OSHA General Industry Standards as a guide, special emphasis is placed on those topics required in the 10- and 30-hour programs as well as those which are most hazardous. Students are briefed on effective instructional approaches and use of visual aids and handouts. This course allows the student to become a trainer in the OSHA Outreach Training Program, to conduct both 10- and 30-hour General Industry Outreach classes, and to issue cards to participants after verifying course completion. Students who wish to participate as authorized trainers in the OSHA Outreach Training Program must prepare a presentation on an assigned OSHA General Industry Outreach Training Program topic individually or as part of a group and successfully pass a written exam at the end of the course. Minimum student contact hours: 26 Prerequisites: Students must successfully complete the OSHA 511 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry and have five (5) years of safety and health work experience in general industry. A degree in occupational safety and health, a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation may be substituted for two (2) years of work related experience. Students should obtain guidance on whether they meet this requirement from the OSHA Training Institute Education Center where they intend to receive the training. Authorized OSHA General Industry Outreach Training Program trainers are required to attend OSHA 503 Update for General Industry Outreach Trainers at least once every four (4) years to maintain their trainer status.... view moreless

Tuition: 835.00

Certified Occupational Safety Specialist Certificate (Virtual)

Start Date: 11-17-2025
End Date: 11-21-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Online

Tuition: 1999.00

Start Date: 11-17-2025
End Date: 12-05-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Online

Tuition: 1800.00

History of Islamic Thought about War and Peace

Start Date: 11-17-2025
End Date: 12-10-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This course is for those who desire a commercial driver career and have some knowledge of commercial vehicles or experience driving large vehicles, including commercial vehicles. This approved FMCSA Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) course is for interested students 18 years of age or older. To get a Class B CDL, you will utilize the Kirkwood Community College commercial vehicles to train and test for your license. After completion of the class, you will be able to drive qualifying Class B commercial vehicles such as a dump truck or bus with additional endorsements. Tuition includes ELDT online theory training, 1 week in person for behind-the-wheel training, and testing with a Certified Iowa DOT 3rd Party Examiner at our site. Tuition assistance may fund up to 100 percent of your registration cost for this program. Fill out our funding referral form at www.kirkwood.edu/cefunding.add.... view moreless

Tuition: 2400.00

Start Date: 11-18-2025
End Date: 11-20-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, Thu, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

In this class, we will learn about and discuss the highly praised work by John Kelsay, Arguing the Just War in Islam. After a brief overview of the origins of Islam, we will discuss the process of and sources of shari'a reasoning, which Kelsay presents as the way in which Muslims have historically discovered the proper path of submission to God's will. We then turn to the evolving thinking about war and peace in the tradition of shari'a reasoning, from early precedents, which often introduce ideas quite similar to Christian just war theory, to the competing visions of contemporary Muslim thinkers.... view moreless

Tuition: 45.00

Infection Control for the Dental Office (ZOOM)

Start Date: 11-18-2025
End Date: 11-18-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Online

Infection control procedures are in place to prevent the spread of disease and to protect both the dental healthcare provider and their dental patients. This program provides participants with updated information on currently recommended infection control practices for the dental office. Information will include a discussion of occupational environmental hazards and exposures, disease prevention, personal safety and barrier protection, instrument processing and recirculation, and regulatory government agencies. Objectives: 1) Discuss occupational environmental hazards and exposures, 2) Discuss disease prevention, 3) Review personal safety and barrier protection, 4) Describe instrument processing and recirculation, and 5) Identify regulatory government agencies. Course Hours: 2.0 Dental Assistants, Dental Hygienists, Dentists 100% attendance required.... view moreless

Tuition: 59.00

Interior Finishes II

Start Date: 11-18-2025
End Date: 11-22-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 199.00

Start Date: 11-18-2025
End Date: 11-18-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Linn County

Tuition: 50.00

Start Date: 11-18-2025
End Date: 11-18-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 11-18-2025
End Date: 11-18-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 11-18-2025
End Date: 11-18-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 11-18-2025
End Date: 11-18-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 11-18-2025
End Date: 11-18-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Start Date: 11-18-2025
End Date: 11-18-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 11-18-2025
End Date: 01-15-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, Thu, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This course introduces the student to programmable logic controller (PLC) terminology, hardware, operation, and ladder logic programming. Hands-on programming includes relay logic, timers, counters, sequencers, and data transfer instructions. Networking, process control, and troubleshooting techniques will be covered. Textbook required.... view moreless

Tuition: 855.00

Wastewater Math

Start Date: 11-18-2025
End Date: 11-18-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This course is beneficial for wastewater operators who are preparing for their entry level through advanced level certification exams and also for operators who desire a refresher course in operator math. The course involves learning math calculations that apply to wastewater treatment facilities such as: exponents, area, volume, circumference, pounds loading F/M, MCRT, WAS wasting, overflow rates, percentage of removal efficiency, detention time, sludge pumping rates and flow velocity will be covered.... view moreless

Tuition: 140.00

Start Date: 11-19-2025
End Date: 11-19-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 65.00

The Bridge: Becoming a Conflict Whisperer

Start Date: 11-19-2025
End Date: 11-19-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 65.00

Start Date: 11-19-2025
End Date: 11-19-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Conflict is part of life, but mastering it is an art. In this dynamic course, you'll explore the human dynamics and root causes of conflict, learn to build connection and mutual understanding, and apply effective communication strategies to navigate tough conversations. You'll also create a personalized conflict resolution plan tailored to your unique situations - equipping you to handle challenges like a true conflict whisperer. Ready to turn tension into teamwork? Let's go!... view moreless

Tuition: 169.00

The Scopes "Monkey" Trial

Start Date: 11-19-2025
End Date: 11-19-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

It's been exactly a century since the "Trial of the Century" took place in the small town of Dayton, Tennessee from July 10 to July 21. Come learn about the background to this famous trail, the controversies about the teaching of evolution, and the consequences of this seminal trial that reverberate to this day. You'll also learn about many myths and misconceptions about the trial that come from the film, Inherit the Wind.... view moreless

Tuition: 25.00

Start Date: 11-20-2025
End Date: 11-20-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Medication Aide State Exam (online).

Tuition: 50.00

Start Date: 11-20-2025
End Date: 11-20-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Medication Manager Final Exam. You must have completed the Medication Manger course and the lab time to take the final exam.... view moreless

Tuition: 0.00

Start Date: 11-21-2025
End Date: 11-22-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 180.00

Family and Friends: Painted Pottery

Start Date: 11-22-2025
End Date: 11-22-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 11-22-2025
End Date: 11-22-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 75.00

Hot Glass Flower Workshop

Start Date: 11-22-2025
End Date: 11-22-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Create an attractive and festive ornament by learning basic methods of blowing glass. Instruction will cover the basic steps of glass blowing and an ornament. You will work one on one with a glass instructor to create your own unique glass ornament out of 2,000 degree glass. The workshop begins by covering safety, discussing the project and colors that can be used. The instructor will then guide you through the process to make your very own creation! Creations will be available for pick up the following Monday.... view moreless

Tuition: 79.00

Start Date: 11-22-2025
End Date: 11-22-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Come partake in an active, artistic adventure with hot glass! You will work one-on-one with a glass instructor to create your own unique glass flower out of 2,000 degree glass. The workshop will start with instruction on safety, discussing the project, and colors being used. Then you will be shown how to make a glass flower using the various tools and equipment safely. The instructor will then guide you through the process to make your very own creation! Your project will be ready for pick-up the following Monday.... view moreless

Tuition: 79.00

Painted Serving Dish

Start Date: 11-22-2025
End Date: 11-22-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 59.00

Start Date: 11-24-2025
End Date: 12-12-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This course is for those who desire a commercial driver career and have some knowledge of commercial vehicles or experience driving large vehicles, including commercial vehicles. This approved FMCSA Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) course is for interested students 18 years of age or older. To get a Class B CDL, you will utilize the Kirkwood Community College commercial vehicles to train and test for your license. After completion of the class, you will be able to drive qualifying Class B commercial vehicles such as a dump truck or bus with additional endorsements. Tuition includes ELDT online theory training, 1 week in person for behind-the-wheel training, and testing with a Certified Iowa DOT 3rd Party Examiner at our site. Tuition assistance may fund up to 100 percent of your registration cost for this program. Fill out our funding referral form at www.kirkwood.edu/cefunding.add.... view moreless

Tuition: 1800.00

Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People (Online)

Start Date: 11-24-2025
End Date: 12-17-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This course is for those who desire a commercial driver career and have some knowledge of commercial vehicles or experience driving large vehicles, including commercial vehicles. This approved FMCSA Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) course is for interested students 18 years of age or older. To get a Class B CDL, you will utilize the Kirkwood Community College commercial vehicles to train and test for your license. After completion of the class, you will be able to drive qualifying Class B commercial vehicles such as a dump truck or bus with additional endorsements. Tuition includes ELDT online theory training, 1 week in person for behind-the-wheel training, and testing with a Certified Iowa DOT 3rd Party Examiner at our site. Tuition assistance may fund up to 100 percent of your registration cost for this program. Fill out our funding referral form at www.kirkwood.edu/cefunding.add.... view moreless

Tuition: 2400.00

Start Date: 11-24-2025
End Date: 11-24-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Location: Online

In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do-using chords. The chord method is LOTS of fun and dramatically easier to learn than reading notes. Fee includes the online book, online recorded follow-up lessons, a recording of the class, and also an optional live periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using Zoom and is partly hands-on instruction and partly lecture demonstration.... view moreless

Tuition: 89.00

Self Care Studio: Fall Centerpiece Workshop

Start Date: 11-24-2025
End Date: 12-21-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Linn County

TheNurse Aide Training program(CNA) is designed to meet the training requirements for the nurse aide in long-term care facilities. Emphasis is placed on achieving a basic level of knowledge of the resident, and demonstrating skills to provide safe and effective resident care. Students will be required to complete a minimum of 30 hours of online work and log in to the course 5 of 7 days each week. Students will have the benefit of utilizing a classroom environment for the lab portion as well as hands-on clinical instruction in a long term care facility. Clinical will be held at a long term care facility in Cedar Rapids, IA. College credit will not be given for this class. Textbook required. Must be 16 years of age or older to take this class.Tuition assistance may fund up to 100 percent of your registration cost for this program. Fill out our funding referral form atwww.kirkwood.edu/cefunding.... view moreless

Tuition: 755.00

Start Date: 11-24-2025
End Date: 11-24-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: Linn County

Welcome the season with a gorgeous fall centerpiece. In this cozy workshop, you'll create a stunning arrangement using seasonal favorites and learn to design with autumn's natural palette. Our experienced instructor will show you how to incorporate seasonal elements to create depth and interest. You'll master the art of building a centerpiece that looks beautiful from every angle - perfect for your dining table or as a welcoming focal point in your home. This peaceful, creative session is ideal for all skill levels who love the changing seasons and want to bring that cozy autumn feeling indoors.... view moreless

Tuition: 79.00

Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People (Online)

Start Date: 11-25-2025
End Date: 11-25-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: Online

Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply find it difficult to find the time? In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won't have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Sit at home with your guitar and take this online class without any pressure at all. And since the class includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included. A recording of the class is included as well.... view moreless

Tuition: 89.00

502 Update for Construction Industry Outreach Trainers

Start Date: 12-01-2025
End Date: 12-03-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 720.00

Start Date: 12-01-2025
End Date: 12-09-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, Tue, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 560.00

Kumihimo Bracelet with Pinch Beads

Start Date: 12-01-2025
End Date: 12-19-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Online

Tuition: 1800.00

Start Date: 12-01-2025
End Date: 12-01-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: Johnson County

Tuition: 35.00

30-hour OSHA General Industry Outreach Training

Start Date: 12-02-2025
End Date: 12-05-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This General Industry OSHA 30-hour training course benefits foremen, supervisors, managers, superintendents, competent persons, safety staff, safety committee members, safety managers, and of course the worker by training them to identify, predict and avoid hazards in the workplace. Topics covered in the 30 hours of training include general worksite safety, avoiding common hazards, understanding workers' rights, employer responsibilities and MANY more topics. Multiple workshops are incorporated into the training to reinforce the safety message presented in the classroom. The training is provided by an Authorized trainer. Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a course completion card.... view moreless

Tuition: 650.00

Brews & Bytes: Warfare 2.0: AI's Ethical Minefield

Start Date: 12-02-2025
End Date: 12-02-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Linn County

The 2023 Israel-Gaza conflict showcases the most widespread application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in modern warfare to date, reportedly deploying several AI-powered systems including "Lavender," "The Gospel," and "Where's Daddy." How are these platforms trained and applied, and what are their strengths and weaknesses? Do they abide by the principles of international humanitarian law? Are there any lessons to be learned for the future? Join this conversation that covers the practice and application of AI in a different context.... view moreless

Tuition: 15.00

Iowa Dental Jurisprudence Update (ZOOM)

Start Date: 12-02-2025
End Date: 12-02-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location: Online

Tuition: 39.00

Macintosh (Mac) Basics and Beyond

Start Date: 12-02-2025
End Date: 12-09-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, Thu, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Linn County

This class is for both new and long-time Mac desktop or laptop users. Do you want to get up to speed quickly and learn how to use all of its features effectively? Learning about the operating system is the best way to become comfortable using your computer. Explore the basics and beyond in this introductory class, including the Finder program, managing documents and files, using apps and programs, and even find out why the trackpad can make your tasks quicker and more efficient (one of its best features). Discover how to control your Mac using Preferences and learn how to stop your documents and pictures from disappearing. Did you know you can start something on one Apple device and finish it on another one seamlessly? We will learn about all of this and much more. Computers are provided, however if you have a laptop, you can bring it with you (along with the power cord).... view moreless

Tuition: 112.00

Start Date: 12-02-2025
End Date: 12-02-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 65.00

Start Date: 12-02-2025
End Date: 12-02-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 65.00

Start Date: 12-02-2025
End Date: 12-02-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 12-02-2025
End Date: 12-02-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 12-02-2025
End Date: 12-02-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 12-02-2025
End Date: 12-02-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 12-02-2025
End Date: 12-02-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

International Desserts: Creme Brulee

Start Date: 12-02-2025
End Date: 12-02-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 12-03-2025
End Date: 12-03-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

A good brulee is delicious... but a great brulee is unforgettable! Learn tips and secrets for making his classic custard dessert. Fire up your torch for a bit of sugar burning! Bring a container to be able to take home your creation.... view moreless

Tuition: 79.00

Start Date: 12-03-2025
End Date: 12-03-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 65.00

Simple Meal Planning (ZOOM)

Start Date: 12-03-2025
End Date: 12-03-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 65.00

Start Date: 12-03-2025
End Date: 12-03-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location: Online

Tired of being caught hungry, unprepared, and reaching for the first thing that you find in your pantry or on your counters? It’s time to learn how to prepare simple meals so you don’t give in to the temptation of “I eat what I see.” You will learn to prepare and cook meals that follow a healthy balance of protein, fats, and nutrient-dense carbs, prepare healthy snacks for traveling, and stock staple foods in your freezer and pantry.... view moreless

Tuition: 35.00

Adobe InDesign CC

Start Date: 12-04-2025
End Date: 01-13-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, Tue, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Used by graphic designers worldwide, Adobe InDesign CC is a layout powerhouse. But that power is easy to harness, as you'll soon learn. These real-world projects teach you to think like a designer and master the details that set your work apart. Hone your InDesign skills as you produce an advertising poster, design a magazine for print and tablet delivery, build interactive forms, and add controls for video, animations, and more to a digital media publication. A self paced lab is included. Textbook is included. This course covers material that is required for the Adobe Certified Associate exam.... view moreless

Tuition: 449.00

Buttercream Frosting + Cake Decorating

Start Date: 12-04-2025
End Date: 12-04-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

What's better than a homemade cake covered with of a fresh batch of buttercream? Experiment with various flavorings to make a variety of different buttercreams. After making the frosting, we will practice using piping bags to get a nice, smooth layer of buttercream on pre-made layer cakes. There will be a variety of different toppings on hand to make each cake special and unique! Bring a container to be able to take home your creation.... view moreless

Tuition: 89.00

Country Line Dances

Start Date: 12-04-2025
End Date: 12-18-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 6:45 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Iowa County

Experience the fun and camaraderie of country line dances. Come and learn these addictive, popular dances that people are doing at weddings, clubs, and even at their own homes. Don't just sit out and watch - become part of the fun!... view moreless

Tuition: 39.00

DOT Required Hazardous Materials Training (Job Specific)

Start Date: 12-04-2025
End Date: 12-04-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 199.00

Infant Massage (ZOOM)

Start Date: 12-04-2025
End Date: 12-11-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Online

Discover the magic of touch and benefits of massage in our Infant Massage online course. This two-part course is designed for caregivers and their little ones or those expecting. This hands-on experience teaches gentle, effective massage techniques to promote calming and relaxation for your baby or toddler, strengthens the bond between caregiver and child, and supports overall well-being. During the first class parents/caregivers will receive expert guidance from a certified instructor on massage basics, oils and child positioning, and tools to practice at home to prepare for class two. Class two is designed for parents/caregivers and their child to learn the full baby massage routine including techniques for colic relief and adaptations for the growing child. You will learn the nuances of baby's cues for when and how to utilize the power of massage. Join us from anywhere to give your little one the gift of comfort and connection!... view moreless

Tuition: 99.00

Start Date: 12-04-2025
End Date: 12-04-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Medication Aide State Exam (online).

Tuition: 50.00

Self Care Studio: Lazy Yoga

Start Date: 12-04-2025
End Date: 12-04-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Medication Manager Final Exam. You must have completed the Medication Manger course and the lab time to take the final exam.... view moreless

Tuition: 0.00

Start Date: 12-04-2025
End Date: 12-04-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM

Location: Linn County

Tuition: 19.00

Start Date: 12-05-2025
End Date: 12-05-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Fri, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 79.00

Start Date: 12-05-2025
End Date: 12-06-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 180.00

Water Distribution Review -Grade 2

Start Date: 12-05-2025
End Date: 12-07-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Johnson County

Tuition: 650.00

Start Date: 12-05-2025
End Date: 12-05-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Fri, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This course will cover water distribution concepts which include; drinking water distribution system components, equipment installation, operation, and maintenance, disinfection, monitoring, evaluations, and adjustment, laboratory process descriptions, sampling techniques, and analysis, drinking water operations safety, security, and administrative procedures and public interaction.... view moreless

Tuition: 140.00

Forcing Amaryllis Bulbs: Bright Blooms for the Indoors

Start Date: 12-06-2025
End Date: 12-06-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Location: Johnson County

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 12-06-2025
End Date: 12-06-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Location: Jones County

Bring some color into your home this season with the magic of amaryllis! In this fun, hands-on class, you'll learn how to force amaryllis bulbs to bloom indoors. We'll cover the basics, like picking the right bulbs, planting them properly, and giving them the care they need to thrive. By the end of the class, you'll have your very own potted amaryllis ready to grow and brighten up your space. No gardening experience needed, just bring your curiosity and a love of flowers!... view moreless

Tuition: 25.00

Smartphone Photography

Start Date: 12-06-2025
End Date: 12-06-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 35.00

2264 OSHA Permit-Required Confined Space Entry

Start Date: 12-08-2025
End Date: 12-08-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Johnson County

Tuition: 80.00

Start Date: 12-09-2025
End Date: 12-11-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, Wed, Thu, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This course covers the safety and health hazards associated with permit-required confined space entry. Course topics include recognition of confined space hazards, identification of permit and non-permit required confined spaces, use of instrumentation to evaluate atmospheric hazards, ventilation techniques, development and implementation of a confined space program, proper signage, and training requirements. This course features workshops on permit entry classification, instrumentation, and program development. Upon course completion students will have the ability to identify permit and non-permit required confined spaces, reference the OSHA Permit-Required Confined Spaces Standard, conduct atmospheric testing, and implement a permit-required confined space program. Minimum student contact hours: 20.... view moreless

Tuition: 715.00

30-hour OSHA Construction Industry Outreach Training

Start Date: 12-09-2025
End Date: 12-12-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

The OSHA 30-hour Construction course provides training on the recognition, avoidance, abatement and prevention of safety and health hazards in workplaces. The program also provides information regarding workers' rights, employer responsibilities and how to file a complaint. This course is a great safety starter or re-emphasis of safety for both the worker and supervisor. Compared to the 10-hour course, the training provides greater depth on an expanded list of topics associated with workplace hazards for construction safety and health hazards encountered on the construction site. Multiple workshops are incorporated into the training to reinforce the safety message presented in the classroom. The training is provided by an Authorized trainer. Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a course completion card.... view moreless

Tuition: 650.00

Apple Watch Basics

Start Date: 12-09-2025
End Date: 12-11-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, Thu, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Location: Linn County

The Apple Watch is one of the most popular smartwatches in the market. It's packed with features and integrates seamlessly with your Apple ecosystem, making it an awesome companion to your iPhone. This class will show you how to get the most from your Apple Watch, including how to use its interface, the latest features and functions, important health features, and how to customize it. Bring your fully charged watch and iPhone to receive your own hands-on experience.... view moreless

Tuition: 75.00

Elevating the Everyday Groom: Transform Pet Clips into Polished Grooms

Start Date: 12-09-2025
End Date: 12-09-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Push past "good enough" and craft grooms that turn heads. This workshop is designed for groomers who want to add polish, precision, and professional flair to their everyday trims. Through guided demos and hands-on practice, you'll explore small technique upgrades that make a big impact - like refining lines, adding style elements, and finishing with intention. Discover how to set your work apart in the salon, all while maintaining efficiency and client satisfaction.... view moreless

Tuition: 49.00

Macarons

Start Date: 12-09-2025
End Date: 12-09-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 85.00

Start Date: 12-09-2025
End Date: 12-09-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Linn County

Tuition: 50.00

Start Date: 12-09-2025
End Date: 12-09-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 12-09-2025
End Date: 12-09-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 12-09-2025
End Date: 12-09-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 12-09-2025
End Date: 12-09-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 12-09-2025
End Date: 12-09-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

The Rise of Fascism in the 20th Century

Start Date: 12-09-2025
End Date: 12-09-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Nurse Aide Refresher

Start Date: 12-10-2025
End Date: 12-11-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, Thu, 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location: Linn County

Tuition: 169.00

Water Math

Start Date: 12-10-2025
End Date: 12-10-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

The basic level mathematics class is designed to familiarize water operators with the most commonly used mathematics processes encountered in the water industry, distance, area, circumference, perimeter, gauge and meter calculations, flow rates, basic volume and PSI formulas practice is included to develop confidence and accuracy in water math skills.... view moreless

Tuition: 140.00

Home Buying 101

Start Date: 12-11-2025
End Date: 12-11-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: Linn County

Tuition: 25.00

Start Date: 12-11-2025
End Date: 12-11-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Explore the deep and enduring appeal of fascism in the twentieth century. We will cover the origins of fascism, the social and cultural ramifications of living under a fascist regime, and how it took over politically in some countries.... view moreless

Tuition: 25.00

Confined Space Train the Trainer

Start Date: 12-12-2025
End Date: 12-12-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Fri, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Develop skills to produce and present training to your confined space entrants, attendants and entry supervisor employees. Training consists of the review of OSHA regulations and adult education methodology, which includes demonstrating and applying teaching techniques. You will present a 10-minute topic related to confined space and must pass a written test. Prerequisite course: OSHA 2264 Permit-Required Confined Space.... view moreless

Tuition: 549.00

Start Date: 12-12-2025
End Date: 12-13-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Johnson County

Tuition: 180.00

Stained Glass: Snowy Scenes

Start Date: 12-12-2025
End Date: 12-14-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Johnson County

Tuition: 650.00

Start Date: 12-12-2025
End Date: 12-12-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Fri, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Location: Linn County

In this stained glass workshop, you'll create snow-themed designs using colorful glass pieces. Perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike, the class covers the basics of glass cutting and assembly. At the end, you'll leave with your own unique stained glass creation, ready to display!... view moreless

Tuition: 89.00

Start Date: 12-13-2025
End Date: 12-13-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 79.00

Santa's Charcuterie Workshop

Start Date: 12-13-2025
End Date: 12-13-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 79.00

Start Date: 12-13-2025
End Date: 12-13-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Location: Washington County

Calling all parents and little elves! Join us for a magical, hands-on charcuterie class designed for both kids and grown-ups. Together, you'll create festive boards full of holiday treats, cheeses, fruits, and fun surprises- all with a Santa-inspired twist! This BOGO class is all about creativity, connection, and Christmas cheer. Perfect for making sweet memories (and snacks!) just in time for the holidays. Come ready to laugh, learn, and leave with a board that's almost too cute to eat... almost!... view moreless

Tuition: 39.00

Smartphone Photography

Start Date: 12-13-2025
End Date: 12-13-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 35.00

Certified Occupational Safety Specialist Certificate (Virtual)

Start Date: 12-15-2025
End Date: 12-19-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Online

Tuition: 1999.00

DOT Required Hazardous Materials Training (Job Specific Refresher)

Start Date: 12-16-2025
End Date: 12-16-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Holiday Candy

Start Date: 12-16-2025
End Date: 12-16-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Holidays are the perfect time to make creamy caramels and mouth-watering toffee. Learn to make these sugary treats that your friends and family will rave about. You might just become the candy maker of the family with these recipes and techniques!... view moreless

Tuition: 69.00

Start Date: 12-16-2025
End Date: 03-03-2026

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Linn County

Tuition: 495.00

Start Date: 12-16-2025
End Date: 12-16-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Linn County

Tuition: 50.00

Start Date: 12-16-2025
End Date: 12-16-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 65.00

Start Date: 12-16-2025
End Date: 12-16-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 65.00

Start Date: 12-16-2025
End Date: 12-16-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 12-16-2025
End Date: 12-16-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 12-16-2025
End Date: 12-16-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 12-16-2025
End Date: 12-16-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 12-16-2025
End Date: 12-16-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Religion and the Age of the Strongman

Start Date: 12-16-2025
End Date: 12-16-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 12-16-2025
End Date: 12-16-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Linn County

We will discuss the religious, cultural, and political context of the rise of a current militant form of masculinity in American conservative Christian circles that is shaped by fear of women's empowerment and promotes an ideology of patriarchal authority.... view moreless

Tuition: 15.00

Start Date: 12-17-2025
End Date: 12-19-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, Thu, Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 720.00

Start Date: 12-17-2025
End Date: 12-17-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 65.00

Baroque Cabochon Bracelet

Start Date: 12-17-2025
End Date: 12-17-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 65.00

Start Date: 12-18-2025
End Date: 12-18-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Johnson County

Tuition: 35.00

Christmas Cookies

Start Date: 12-18-2025
End Date: 12-18-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Step into the enchanting world of holiday baking with our Christmas Cookies class. You'll learn the secrets to creating an array of delicious and beautifully decorated treats. This class will leave you with the skills and inspiration to create a stunning assortment of Christmas cookies that will delight family and friends. Bring a container to be able to take home your creations.... view moreless

Tuition: 79.00

Start Date: 12-18-2025
End Date: 12-18-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Medication Aide State Exam (online).

Tuition: 50.00

Self Care Studio: Holiday Centerpiece Magic

Start Date: 12-18-2025
End Date: 12-18-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Medication Manager Final Exam. You must have completed the Medication Manger course and the lab time to take the final exam.... view moreless

Tuition: 0.00

Start Date: 12-18-2025
End Date: 12-18-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Transform your holiday decor with a show-stopping centerpiece. In this enchanting workshop perfect for the winter season, you'll design an elegant centerpiece using seasonal flowers and sparkling holiday accents. Learn professional techniques for creating balanced, eye-catching arrangements that work beautifully as dining table centerpieces or mantle displays. Our expert instructor will teach you professional techniques for creating arrangements that last throughout the holiday season. Perfect for those who love entertaining or want to enjoy the beauty of the season.... view moreless

Tuition: 79.00

Start Date: 12-19-2025
End Date: 12-20-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 180.00

Start Date: 12-19-2025
End Date: 12-21-2025

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Johnson County

Tuition: 650.00

Start Date: 12-20-2025
End Date: 12-20-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Top Shape Gym 8-Week Pass

Start Date: 12-22-2025
End Date: 12-22-2025

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 85.00

Start Date: 12-29-2025
End Date: 02-22-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Location: Linn County

Tuition: 199.00

Start Date: 01-02-2026
End Date: 01-02-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Fri, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 85.00

Start Date: 01-06-2026
End Date: 01-09-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 825.00

Start Date: 01-06-2026
End Date: 01-06-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 01-06-2026
End Date: 01-06-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 01-06-2026
End Date: 01-06-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 01-06-2026
End Date: 01-06-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 01-06-2026
End Date: 01-06-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

The Bridge: Master Your Mind, Master Your Relationships

Start Date: 01-06-2026
End Date: 01-06-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 01-06-2026
End Date: 01-06-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Feeling stuck in emotional loops? This dynamic workshop unlocks the power of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) for stronger connections in all areas of your life. Learn to navigate your own emotions, understand others' perspectives, and build meaningful relationships - both at work and at home. We'll explore practical strategies to boost your self-awareness, manage emotions effectively, and foster empathy. Discover how EQ can transform communication, build trust, and help you navigate challenging situations with confidence.... view moreless

Tuition: 169.00

Start Date: 01-08-2026
End Date: 01-08-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Medication Aide State Exam (online).

Tuition: 50.00

Start Date: 01-08-2026
End Date: 01-08-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Medication Manager Final Exam. You must have completed the Medication Manger course and the lab time to take the final exam.... view moreless

Tuition: 0.00

Start Date: 01-12-2026
End Date: 01-27-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, Tue, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 560.00

Start Date: 01-13-2026
End Date: 01-16-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 825.00

Start Date: 01-13-2026
End Date: 01-13-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 01-13-2026
End Date: 01-13-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 01-13-2026
End Date: 01-13-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 01-13-2026
End Date: 01-13-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 01-13-2026
End Date: 01-13-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 01-13-2026
End Date: 01-13-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 01-15-2026
End Date: 01-15-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This class reviews wastewater concepts which includes the following: pretreatment of wastewater, primary treatment in a clarifier, secondary biological treatment in lagoons, trickling filters, and activated sludge. The class also reviews wastewater math, sludge digestion, solids handling, pumping and maintenance, effluent chlorination and disinfection questions. This course is recommended for those preparing to take their Grade 2 operator exam.... view moreless

Tuition: 140.00

7205 OSHA Health Hazard Awareness

Start Date: 01-21-2026
End Date: 01-21-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Other/Out of District

This course will cover the responsibilities of a grade 3-4 Wastewater operator that include the following topics: pretreatment of wastewater, primary treatment in a clarifier, secondary biological treatment in lagoons, trickling filters, and activated sludge. The class also reviews wastewater math, sludge digestion, solids handling, pumping and maintenance, effluent chlorination and disinfection. This course will assist you in preparing for your certification exam and will cover the latest ABC Need-to-Know criteria.... view moreless

Tuition: 160.00

Start Date: 01-22-2026
End Date: 01-22-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This course covers common health hazards that are encountered in the workplace. These health hazards include exposure to chemicals, asbestos, silica and lead. Course topics include identification and evaluation of health hazards and their sources of exposure, health hazard information, and engineering and work practice controls. Students participate in workshops on evaluation and abatement of workplace health hazards. Upon course completion students will have the ability to understand common health hazards in the workplace and methods for controlling and abatement of these hazards. Minimum student contact hours: 6.... view moreless

Tuition: 250.00

Kickboxing

Start Date: 01-22-2026
End Date: 02-26-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This intensive workout will focus on fighting strategy via attack and defensive combinations using individual and partner drills. You will also workout on heavy bags, body opponent bags, hand-held targets, and reflex bags. Be sure to bring your own gear to this advanced session! To enroll, students must have completed the Introduction to Kickboxing class with Bob Burnes first.... view moreless

Tuition: 59.00

Start Date: 01-22-2026
End Date: 01-22-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Medication Aide State Exam (online).

Tuition: 50.00

The Bridge: Get Organized, Get Results

Start Date: 01-22-2026
End Date: 01-22-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Medication Manager Final Exam. You must have completed the Medication Manger course and the lab time to take the final exam.... view moreless

Tuition: 0.00

Start Date: 01-22-2026
End Date: 01-22-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Feeling buried under your workload? Even if "Project Manager" is not your official title, you are constantly juggling tasks and projects. This course equips you with the essential project management skills to conquer any challenge, big or small. Learn to break down complex projects, master planning and time management, and unlock the power of collaboration. Say goodbye to stress as you gain the confidence to anticipate roadblocks and navigate them smoothly. Project Power isn't just about work - it's about empowering you to achieve your goals and become a master of your own productivity.... view moreless

Tuition: 169.00

Water Treatment Review - Grade 3

Start Date: 01-22-2026
End Date: 01-22-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Other/Out of District

This course is for Water Treatment Grade 2 operators that will be sitting for their Grade 3 exam. Participants will review the following topics: similarities and differences in ground and surface raw water and the sanitary hazards involved in the pre-treatment and treatment process of raw water; compute dosage, demand and residual, volumes, chemical dosage calculations, solutions, filtrations, hydraulics, pumping, velocity, jar testing, C*t calculations, solution and solution percentages and mathematical application of water formulas and conversions; review water chemistry, advanced pretreatment and chemical post-treatment process and controls; pumps, pumping and motors. This course will assist you in preparing for your certification exam and will cover the latest ABC Need-to-Know Criteria.... view moreless

Tuition: 160.00

Confined Space Rescue Team Training

Start Date: 01-23-2026
End Date: 01-23-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Fri, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 225.00

Start Date: 01-26-2026
End Date: 01-29-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 749.00

Instrument Pilot Ground School

Start Date: 01-26-2026
End Date: 03-16-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: Linn County

This course covers the basic knowledge necessary to obtain an instrument rating and to pass the FAA written exam. Materials fee is approximately $96. Obtain your ground school kit by calling the Marion Airport at 377-9437.... view moreless

Tuition: 99.00

Start Date: 01-27-2026
End Date: 01-27-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 01-27-2026
End Date: 01-27-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 01-27-2026
End Date: 01-27-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 01-27-2026
End Date: 01-27-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 01-27-2026
End Date: 01-27-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Private Pilot Ground School

Start Date: 01-27-2026
End Date: 01-27-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 01-27-2026
End Date: 03-17-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: Linn County

Tuition: 99.00

7500 OSHA Introduction to Safety and Health Management

Start Date: 01-28-2026
End Date: 01-28-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 250.00

Wastewater Review - Grade 1

Start Date: 01-29-2026
End Date: 01-29-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: Other/Out of District

Tuition: 140.00

Start Date: 02-03-2026
End Date: 02-03-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 02-03-2026
End Date: 02-03-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 02-03-2026
End Date: 02-03-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 02-03-2026
End Date: 02-03-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 02-03-2026
End Date: 02-03-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

502 Update for Construction Industry Outreach Trainers

Start Date: 02-03-2026
End Date: 02-03-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 02-04-2026
End Date: 02-06-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, Thu, Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 720.00

Start Date: 02-05-2026
End Date: 02-05-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Medication Aide State Exam (online).

Tuition: 50.00

The Bridge: Lead from the Seat You're In

Start Date: 02-05-2026
End Date: 02-05-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Medication Manager Final Exam. You must have completed the Medication Manger course and the lab time to take the final exam.... view moreless

Tuition: 0.00

Start Date: 02-05-2026
End Date: 02-05-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

You don't need a corner office to be a leader. This engaging session provides actionable tools and techniques for effective communication, problem-solving, and collaboration. Learn how to step up, contribute meaningfully, and lead through your actions and influence.... view moreless

Tuition: 169.00

Incident Command for Emergency and Disaster (Incident Command)

Start Date: 02-06-2026
End Date: 02-06-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 199.00

7300 OSHA - Understanding OSHA’s Permit-Required Confined Space Standard

Start Date: 02-09-2026
End Date: 02-09-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 549.00

Start Date: 02-10-2026
End Date: 02-10-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 250.00

DOT Required Hazardous Materials Training (Job Specific Refresher)

Start Date: 02-10-2026
End Date: 02-10-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 02-10-2026
End Date: 02-10-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 02-10-2026
End Date: 02-10-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 02-10-2026
End Date: 02-10-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 02-10-2026
End Date: 02-10-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 02-10-2026
End Date: 02-10-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 02-10-2026
End Date: 02-10-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 02-10-2026
End Date: 02-10-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 160.00

Start Date: 02-11-2026
End Date: 02-13-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, Thu, Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 720.00

Start Date: 02-11-2026
End Date: 02-19-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, Thu, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Other/Out of District

Tuition: 560.00

Start Date: 02-12-2026
End Date: 02-12-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 165.00

Start Date: 02-12-2026
End Date: 02-12-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 150.00

500 Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for Construction

Start Date: 02-16-2026
End Date: 02-16-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 225.00

Start Date: 02-17-2026
End Date: 02-20-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 835.00

Start Date: 02-17-2026
End Date: 02-17-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 02-17-2026
End Date: 02-17-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 02-17-2026
End Date: 02-17-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 02-17-2026
End Date: 02-17-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 02-17-2026
End Date: 02-17-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

HAZWOPER 16-hour Hands-on Training for Online 40-hour Course

Start Date: 02-17-2026
End Date: 02-17-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 02-18-2026
End Date: 02-19-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, Thu, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 249.00

The Bridge: From Stuck to Strategic - Building Clarity That Moves You Forward

Start Date: 02-18-2026
End Date: 02-18-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

It's easy to stay busy but still feel like you're standing still. This hands-on workshop is for professionals who are ready to clear the noise, get focused, and make meaningful progress. Whether you're working toward business growth, leadership development, or personal goals, you'll leave with a clear action plan, sharper priorities, and the tools to move forward with purpose. This isn't about doing more - it's about doing what matters most.... view moreless

Tuition: 169.00

DOT Required Hazardous Materials Training (Job Specific)

Start Date: 02-19-2026
End Date: 02-27-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, Fri, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Other/Out of District

Tuition: 560.00

Start Date: 02-19-2026
End Date: 02-19-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 199.00

Lagoon Operations and Troubleshooting

Start Date: 02-19-2026
End Date: 02-19-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Operators will learn how different types of lagoons treat wastewater, how to maintain their systems, what the regulatory requirements are, along with how to conform to their permit by proper sampling and testing. Operators will recognize the problems that arise with lagoons and what solutions are available to them to solve problems such as odors, high laboratory test results and cold weather operations.... view moreless

Tuition: 150.00

Start Date: 02-19-2026
End Date: 02-19-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Medication Aide State Exam (online).

Tuition: 50.00

Water Treatment Review - Grade 1

Start Date: 02-19-2026
End Date: 02-19-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Medication Manager Final Exam. You must have completed the Medication Manger course and the lab time to take the final exam.... view moreless

Tuition: 0.00

Start Date: 02-20-2026
End Date: 02-20-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Fri, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This course is for individuals needing a review prior to taking their Water Treatment Grade 1 exam. Participants will review the ABC Need-to-Know content for the certification exam, regulations, operator math and chemistry, and specific treatment processes, water quality testing, electrical and monitoring systems, treatment plant safety, and monitoring and recording requirements.... view moreless

Tuition: 140.00

Wild Welding for Parents and Children

Start Date: 02-21-2026
End Date: 02-21-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Washington County

Don't miss this BOGO opportunity for parents and children to learn something new together! Whether you are a new welder or a professional, this fun, centered class is for you! Join an industry professional instructor to learn to cut and weld steel. As a team, create a lawn ornament, home décor, or your own masterpiece. No prior experience is necessary, and proper safety will be covered. Projects will vary, and students are welcome to bring items to create their very own welded creations. This offering is BOGO, two participants for the price of one! Materials Fee: $10 per welder, due at the start of class.... view moreless

Tuition: 39.00

501 Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for General Industry

Start Date: 02-23-2026
End Date: 02-23-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 250.00

Start Date: 02-24-2026
End Date: 02-27-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 835.00

Start Date: 02-24-2026
End Date: 05-19-2026

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Online

The purpose of the 60-hourMedication Aidecourse is to prepare individuals to safely administer nonparenteral medications in agencies/ facilities licensed by DIA.In order to take this course, individuals must be drug-free and work in an agency/facility licensed by the DIA. Additionally, students must be employed by the sponsoring facility, worked a minimum of 480 hours and provide a letter of recommendation from the administrator in the facility in which they are employed. Individuals employed in long term care facility (also known as a nursing home) will also need to be eligible on the Iowa Nurse Aide Registry. The Letter of Recommendation should be faxed or emailed to:Kimberly.klein@kirkwood.eduor fax number 319 398 5432- Attention Kim Klein,prior to the first day of class. At the time of enrollment, each student must identify the RN who will supervise the validation of competencies in the clinical area.Click hereto download the required letter of recommendation. A textbook is required for this course: Hartman's Complete Guide for the Medication Aide. ISBN; 9781604251319.Tuition assistance may fund up to 100 percent of your registration cost for this program. Fill out our funding referral form atwww.kirkwood.edu/cefunding.... view moreless

Tuition: 495.00

Start Date: 02-24-2026
End Date: 02-24-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 02-24-2026
End Date: 02-24-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 02-24-2026
End Date: 02-24-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 02-24-2026
End Date: 02-24-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 02-24-2026
End Date: 02-24-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 02-24-2026
End Date: 02-24-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Nitrification and Chloramines

Start Date: 02-27-2026
End Date: 02-27-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Fri, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 140.00

Start Date: 03-03-2026
End Date: 03-03-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This course will cover nitrification, which is a microbiological process by which reduced nitrogen compounds (primarily ammonia) are sequentially oxidized to nitrite and nitrate. Nitrification can be problematic in potable water systems that use chloramines for residual (or secondary) disinfection. The objectives of this course are: current practices of water suppliers and issues related to nitrification; provide water utilities with the latest information on nitrification in water distribution systems; provide information to help utilities maintain a chloramine residual and overall water quality in tap water; and help utilities effectively prevent and mitigate nitrification episodes that may occur in their systems.... view moreless

Tuition: 140.00

Start Date: 03-03-2026
End Date: 03-03-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 03-03-2026
End Date: 03-03-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 03-03-2026
End Date: 03-03-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 03-03-2026
End Date: 03-03-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 03-03-2026
End Date: 03-03-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Wild Welding for Couples: Date Night

Start Date: 03-03-2026
End Date: 03-03-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Wastewater Math

Start Date: 03-04-2026
End Date: 03-04-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 140.00

Start Date: 03-07-2026
End Date: 03-07-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Sat, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Washington County

March is heating up! Tired of the standard date night "dinner and a movie"? Whether you are a new welder or a professional, this fun couple centered class is for you! Come create a spark, and join our industry professional instructor to learn to cut and weld steel, using a wire welder and cutting torch. As partners, create a lawn ornament, or your own art masterpiece. Don't miss this opportunity to share something together, in this adult only BOGO class. No prior experience is required and proper safety will be covered. Projects will vary and students are welcome to bring items to create their very own welded creation. Materials Fee: $10 per welder, due at start of class.... view moreless

Tuition: 39.00

7505 OSHA Introduction to Incident (Accident) Investigation

Start Date: 03-09-2026
End Date: 03-09-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 225.00

Start Date: 03-10-2026
End Date: 03-10-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 250.00

Pumps Overview

Start Date: 03-10-2026
End Date: 03-10-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This course is a refresher to the theory and operation of the various pumps used in water and wastewater systems. In addition to an overview of basic pump hydraulics and pumping systems, there will be discussions on centrifugal pump operation, components, maintenance and troubleshooting.... view moreless

Tuition: 140.00

The Bridge: Teamwork That Breaks Barriers

Start Date: 03-10-2026
End Date: 03-10-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Teams are the backbone of today's organizations, but are you getting the most out of yours? While core teamwork principles are familiar, there is a hidden wealth of potential waiting to be tapped. This workshop delves beyond the basics, teaching you how to unlock the power of diverse strengths and perspectives, and navigate roadblocks. We will explore strategies for maximizing team strengths, setting clear expectations, navigating challenging situations, and fostering accountability the glue that keeps teams on track. Join us and discover how to build a team that truly breaks barriers, not just meets them!... view moreless

Tuition: 169.00

7405 Fall Hazard Awareness for the Construction Industry

Start Date: 03-11-2026
End Date: 03-11-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: Other/Out of District

Tuition: 140.00

Start Date: 03-12-2026
End Date: 03-12-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This course covers the identification, evaluation, prevention and control of fall hazards in the construction industry. The course focuses on falls to a lower level rather than falls to the same level resulting from slips and falls. Course topics include identifying, analyzing, and preventing fall hazards utilizing OSHA Fall Protection Standards. At the conclusion of the course, students will have an awareness level of identifying fall hazards and methods to control and abate the hazards. Minimum student contact hours: 5.... view moreless

Tuition: 250.00

Wastewater Review - Grade 1

Start Date: 03-13-2026
End Date: 03-13-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Fri, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 140.00

Operations Level for Emergency and Disaster Response to Chemical Releases

Start Date: 03-16-2026
End Date: 03-16-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 199.00

Water Treatment Review - Grade 3

Start Date: 03-16-2026
End Date: 03-16-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 160.00

3115 OSHA Fall Protection

Start Date: 03-18-2026
End Date: 03-20-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, Thu, Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 715.00

Technician Level Emergency and Disaster Response to Chemical Releases 24 Hour

Start Date: 03-18-2026
End Date: 03-20-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, Thu, Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 449.00

Start Date: 03-18-2026
End Date: 03-18-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: Other/Out of District

Tuition: 140.00

Technician Level Emergency & Disaster Response Refresher

Start Date: 03-19-2026
End Date: 03-27-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, Fri, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Other/Out of District

Tuition: 560.00

Start Date: 03-20-2026
End Date: 03-20-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This course is the annual refresher course for Technician Level Emergency and Disaster Response to Chemical Release 24-hour course. The course addresses the annual refresher requirements for Operations and Technician level emergency responses, 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(ii) and (iii). Course highlights: Initial Action Planning, level-appropriate PPE will be donned, and decontamination line set up and operated. Hands-on exercises will be conducted utilizing PPE and specialized equipment.... view moreless

Tuition: 199.00

7005 OSHA Warehousing and Storage

Start Date: 03-23-2026
End Date: 03-23-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This course covers the hazards and injuries likely to occur in public warehousing and storage operations, including encounters with powered industrial trucks, material handling, lifting and ergonomics, hazard communication, walking and working surfaces, and life safety including fire protection and evacuation. This course is intended for warehouse workers, supervisors, and employers responsible for developing safe work practices and procedures in a warehouse setting. Upon course completion students will have the ability to recognize the potential for injuries from forklifts, material handling and lifting, exposure to hazardous substances, slips, trips, and falls and methods to control and abate these hazards. Minimum student contact hours:7 Prerequisites: None.... view moreless

Tuition: 250.00

7100 OSHA Introduction to Machinery and Machine Safeguarding

Start Date: 03-23-2026
End Date: 03-31-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, Tue, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 560.00

Start Date: 03-24-2026
End Date: 03-24-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This course covers the process to identify, select and properly safeguard machinery to protect employees and others in the work area and deliver appropriate training in safe work practices. Course topics include types of machinery requiring guarding, point of operation, emergency eyewash/shower requirements, hazard communication, OSHA Machinery and Machine Guarding Standards violations, and corrective actions. Upon course completion students will have the ability to explain hazardous actions and motions of various types of machinery, identify methods of safeguarding, and match identified safeguards with the applicable OSHA Machinery and Machine Guarding Standards to reduce and eliminate the potential for accidents and injuries. Minimum student contact hours: 4 Prerequisites: None.... view moreless

Tuition: 165.00

Start Date: 03-24-2026
End Date: 03-24-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 03-24-2026
End Date: 03-24-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 03-24-2026
End Date: 03-24-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 03-24-2026
End Date: 03-24-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 03-24-2026
End Date: 03-24-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Private Pilot Ground School

Start Date: 03-24-2026
End Date: 03-24-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 03-24-2026
End Date: 05-12-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: Linn County

Tuition: 99.00

Mobile Elevated Work Platform Train the Trainer Course

Start Date: 03-25-2026
End Date: 03-25-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 549.00

The Bridge: Power Up Your Presentation: Design, Flow, and Story

Start Date: 03-25-2026
End Date: 03-25-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 149.00

Start Date: 03-25-2026
End Date: 03-25-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Want to build presentations that do more than share information? This session will explore how to design slides that connect, not just communicate. You'll learn how to apply simple design principles, craft compelling visual stories, and use dynamic imagery that engages your audience. Whether working in PowerPoint, Canva, or using AI tools like Copilot, you will level up your visuals without a design degree.From color and typography to structure and storytelling, we'll break down what makes an excellent presentation and how to easily build one. You'll see real examples, walk through a live design transformation, and leave with a practical checklist you can use immediately. It's time to ditch the bullet points and start building slides that stick.... view moreless

Tuition: 169.00

Start Date: 03-26-2026
End Date: 03-26-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Medication Aide State Exam (online).

Tuition: 50.00

Start Date: 03-26-2026
End Date: 03-26-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Medication Manager Final Exam. You must have completed the Medication Manger course and the lab time to take the final exam.... view moreless

Tuition: 0.00

Self Defense Techniques

Start Date: 03-26-2026
End Date: 04-30-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This is a basic self defense course teaching practical skills and techniques to defend yourself against potential physical threats. You will learn techniques to help with situational awareness, as well as strikes, punches, releases, and combos of these moves. You will leave the class feeling prepared, not paranoid, and with the knowledge on how to stay safe and protect yourself.... view moreless

Tuition: 59.00

Lockout/tagout Train the Trainer

Start Date: 03-26-2026
End Date: 03-26-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Other/Out of District

Tuition: 160.00

Water Math

Start Date: 03-27-2026
End Date: 03-27-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Fri, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 140.00

7115 OSHA Lockout/Tagout

Start Date: 03-30-2026
End Date: 03-30-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 250.00

Start Date: 03-31-2026
End Date: 03-31-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 549.00

Start Date: 04-01-2026
End Date: 04-03-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, Thu, Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 720.00

Start Date: 04-07-2026
End Date: 04-10-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 825.00

Start Date: 04-07-2026
End Date: 04-07-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 04-07-2026
End Date: 04-07-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 04-07-2026
End Date: 04-07-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 04-07-2026
End Date: 04-07-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 04-07-2026
End Date: 04-07-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 04-07-2026
End Date: 04-07-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 04-07-2026
End Date: 04-07-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 225.00

Start Date: 04-09-2026
End Date: 04-09-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Medication Aide State Exam (online).

Tuition: 50.00

The Bridge: Coaching for Success

Start Date: 04-09-2026
End Date: 04-09-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Medication Manager Final Exam. You must have completed the Medication Manger course and the lab time to take the final exam.... view moreless

Tuition: 0.00

Start Date: 04-09-2026
End Date: 04-09-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This workshop provides an overview of the key behaviors, mindsets, and competencies that lay the groundwork for long-term leadership success. Whether you're a new supervisor, an emerging leader, or a business owner building a team, the session will introduce you to the five foundational pillars of strong leadership. These principles drive results, build trust, support team growth, and create a healthy organizational culture.... view moreless

Tuition: 169.00

7105 OSHA Evacuation and Emergency Planning

Start Date: 04-13-2026
End Date: 04-21-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, Tue, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 560.00

Start Date: 04-14-2026
End Date: 04-14-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This course covers OSHA requirements for emergency action and fire protection plans. Course topics include purpose and requirements of emergency action and fire prevention plans, elements of emergency evacuation plans, and features of design and maintenance of emergency exit routes. Students will participate in workshops pertaining to the development of emergency action plans. Upon course completion students will have the ability to list the elements of an emergency action plan and emergency evacuation floor plans, recognize violations of OSHA exit route requirements, determine whether their organization requires an emergency action plan, and develop and implement workplace emergency action and fire protection plans. Minimum student contact hours: 4 Prerequisites: None.... view moreless

Tuition: 165.00

DOT Required Hazardous Materials Training (Job Specific Refresher)

Start Date: 04-14-2026
End Date: 04-14-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 04-14-2026
End Date: 04-14-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 04-14-2026
End Date: 04-14-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 04-14-2026
End Date: 04-14-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 04-14-2026
End Date: 04-14-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 04-14-2026
End Date: 04-14-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

2264 OSHA Permit-Required Confined Space Entry

Start Date: 04-14-2026
End Date: 04-14-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 04-15-2026
End Date: 04-17-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, Thu, Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 715.00

Start Date: 04-15-2026
End Date: 04-15-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 149.00

Start Date: 04-16-2026
End Date: 04-16-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 165.00

Start Date: 04-16-2026
End Date: 04-24-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, Fri, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Other/Out of District

Tuition: 560.00

Start Date: 04-16-2026
End Date: 04-16-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 150.00

Hazardous Waste Site Worker (HAZWOPER) 40-hours

Start Date: 04-20-2026
End Date: 04-28-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, Tue, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Other/Out of District

Tuition: 560.00

Start Date: 04-20-2026
End Date: 04-24-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

OSHA regulations under 29 CFR 1910.120 require 40 hours of safety training for hazardous waste site workers and supervisors involved in activities that expose or potentially expose them to hazardous substances and health hazards above permissible levels. This hands-on course covers all regulations. Site simulations are conducted.... view moreless

Tuition: 749.00

Start Date: 04-21-2026
End Date: 04-24-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 825.00

Start Date: 04-21-2026
End Date: 07-14-2026

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Online

The purpose of the 60-hourMedication Aidecourse is to prepare individuals to safely administer nonparenteral medications in agencies/ facilities licensed by DIA.In order to take this course, individuals must be drug-free and work in an agency/facility licensed by the DIA. Additionally, students must be employed by the sponsoring facility, worked a minimum of 480 hours and provide a letter of recommendation from the administrator in the facility in which they are employed. Individuals employed in long term care facility (also known as a nursing home) will also need to be eligible on the Iowa Nurse Aide Registry. The Letter of Recommendation should be faxed or emailed to:Kimberly.klein@kirkwood.eduor fax number 319 398 5432- Attention Kim Klein,prior to the first day of class. At the time of enrollment, each student must identify the RN who will supervise the validation of competencies in the clinical area.Click hereto download the required letter of recommendation. A textbook is required for this course: Hartman's Complete Guide for the Medication Aide. ISBN; 9781604251319.Tuition assistance may fund up to 100 percent of your registration cost for this program. Fill out our funding referral form atwww.kirkwood.edu/cefunding.... view moreless

Tuition: 495.00

Start Date: 04-21-2026
End Date: 04-21-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 04-21-2026
End Date: 04-21-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 04-21-2026
End Date: 04-21-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 04-21-2026
End Date: 04-21-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 04-21-2026
End Date: 04-21-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

The Bridge: Feedback with Feeling

Start Date: 04-21-2026
End Date: 04-21-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 04-21-2026
End Date: 04-21-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Whether you're a seasoned leader or a rising contributor, giving and receiving feedback can stir up a cocktail of emotions - frustration, fear, even a little fire-breathing dragon rage. This is a hands-on, heart-smart workshop that dives into the emotional side of feedback: what we feel, why we feel it, and how to navigate those feelings with emotional intelligence, empathy, and courage.... view moreless

Tuition: 169.00

Start Date: 04-23-2026
End Date: 04-23-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Medication Aide State Exam (online).

Tuition: 50.00

Hazardous Waste Site Worker (HAZWOPER) Refresher 8-hours

Start Date: 04-23-2026
End Date: 04-23-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Medication Manager Final Exam. You must have completed the Medication Manger course and the lab time to take the final exam.... view moreless

Tuition: 0.00

Start Date: 04-24-2026
End Date: 04-24-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This course is the annual refresher to the 40-hour Hazardous Waste Site Worker course (29 CFR 1910.120). This class fulfills the requirement for both Site Workers and Supervisors.... view moreless

Tuition: 199.00

7205 OSHA Health Hazard Awareness

Start Date: 04-28-2026
End Date: 04-28-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 250.00

Start Date: 04-28-2026
End Date: 04-28-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 04-28-2026
End Date: 04-28-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 04-28-2026
End Date: 04-28-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 04-28-2026
End Date: 04-28-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 04-28-2026
End Date: 04-28-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

502 Update for Construction Industry Outreach Trainers

Start Date: 04-28-2026
End Date: 04-28-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 04-29-2026
End Date: 05-01-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, Thu, Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 720.00

500 Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for Construction

Start Date: 05-04-2026
End Date: 05-07-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 835.00

Start Date: 05-05-2026
End Date: 05-05-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 05-05-2026
End Date: 05-05-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 05-05-2026
End Date: 05-05-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 05-05-2026
End Date: 05-05-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 05-05-2026
End Date: 05-05-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

The Bridge: Building an Accountability Advantage

Start Date: 05-05-2026
End Date: 05-05-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 05-05-2026
End Date: 05-05-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Accountability is the foundation of high-performing, growth-focused teams. This workshop will let you explore practical strategies to address performance issues, deliver impactful feedback, and inspire personal ownership. Learn how to create a culture where accountability is not feared but valued. Together, we'll discover how being accountable together can elevate trust, clarity, and results across any team.... view moreless

Tuition: 169.00

Start Date: 05-07-2026
End Date: 05-07-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Medication Aide State Exam (online).

Tuition: 50.00

501 Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for General Industry

Start Date: 05-07-2026
End Date: 05-07-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Medication Manager Final Exam. You must have completed the Medication Manger course and the lab time to take the final exam.... view moreless

Tuition: 0.00

Start Date: 05-11-2026
End Date: 05-14-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 835.00

Start Date: 05-11-2026
End Date: 05-19-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, Tue, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 560.00

Start Date: 05-11-2026
End Date: 05-11-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 225.00

Start Date: 05-12-2026
End Date: 05-12-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 05-12-2026
End Date: 05-12-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 05-12-2026
End Date: 05-12-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 05-12-2026
End Date: 05-12-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 05-12-2026
End Date: 05-12-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

DOT Required Hazardous Materials Training (Job Specific)

Start Date: 05-12-2026
End Date: 05-12-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 05-14-2026
End Date: 05-14-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 199.00

7405 Fall Hazard Awareness for the Construction Industry

Start Date: 05-18-2026
End Date: 05-18-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 250.00

Technician Level Emergency and Disaster Response to Chemical Releases 24 Hour

Start Date: 05-18-2026
End Date: 05-20-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 449.00

2255 OSHA Principles of Ergonomics

Start Date: 05-19-2026
End Date: 05-21-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, Wed, Thu, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 715.00

Start Date: 05-19-2026
End Date: 05-19-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 05-19-2026
End Date: 05-19-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 05-19-2026
End Date: 05-19-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 05-19-2026
End Date: 05-19-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 05-19-2026
End Date: 05-19-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Start Date: 05-19-2026
End Date: 05-19-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

Technician Level Emergency & Disaster Response Refresher

Start Date: 05-19-2026
End Date: 05-19-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: Other/Out of District

Tuition: 140.00

Start Date: 05-20-2026
End Date: 05-20-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 199.00

Start Date: 05-20-2026
End Date: 05-20-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: Other/Out of District

Tuition: 140.00

Start Date: 05-21-2026
End Date: 05-21-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Medication Aide State Exam (online).

Tuition: 50.00

The Bridge: Get Smart About Your Emotions

Start Date: 05-21-2026
End Date: 05-21-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Medication Manager Final Exam. You must have completed the Medication Manger course and the lab time to take the final exam.... view moreless

Tuition: 0.00

Start Date: 05-21-2026
End Date: 05-21-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Ever wonder how some people navigate challenging situations and build strong relationships with greater ease? The answer often lies in their Emotional Intelligence (EQ). This dynamic session will provide you with a practical understanding of EQ and equip you with the tools to enhance your own emotional awareness and interpersonal skills. This isn't just about being "nice;" it's about understanding, managing, and leveraging yours and others' emotions to achieve greater success in your personal and professional life. You'll leave with a clearer understanding of your emotional landscape and concrete strategies to enhance your EQ, leading to improved communication, stronger relationships, and greater overall well-being.... view moreless

Tuition: 169.00

Water Treatment Review - Grade 3

Start Date: 05-26-2026
End Date: 05-28-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, Wed, Thu, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 720.00

Start Date: 05-27-2026
End Date: 05-27-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Other/Out of District

Tuition: 160.00

7500 OSHA Introduction to Safety and Health Management

Start Date: 06-01-2026
End Date: 06-01-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 250.00

2455 OSHA Safety and Health Management Program

Start Date: 06-01-2026
End Date: 06-09-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, Tue, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 560.00

Start Date: 06-02-2026
End Date: 06-04-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, Wed, Thu, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 715.00

Start Date: 06-08-2026
End Date: 06-08-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 250.00

7505 OSHA Introduction to Incident (Accident) Investigation

Start Date: 06-09-2026
End Date: 06-09-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 549.00

Start Date: 06-10-2026
End Date: 06-10-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 250.00

DOT Required Hazardous Materials Training (Job Specific Refresher)

Start Date: 06-10-2026
End Date: 06-10-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 125.00

7410 OSHA Managing Excavation/Trenching Operations

Start Date: 06-11-2026
End Date: 06-11-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This course covers the roles and responsibilities of the employer to educate and assign a competent person to excavation sites. Course topics include understanding and application of definitions relating to the OSHA Excavation Standard, excavation hazards and control measures, soil analysis techniques, protective system requirements and emergency response. Upon course completion, students will understand the importance and duties of a competent person in excavation work and have the knowledge and skills required performing these duties. Minimum student contact hours: 6.5.... view moreless

Tuition: 250.00

7100 OSHA Introduction to Machinery and Machine Safeguarding

Start Date: 06-15-2026
End Date: 06-15-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 225.00

Start Date: 06-16-2026
End Date: 06-16-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 165.00

Operations Level for Emergency and Disaster Response to Chemical Releases

Start Date: 06-16-2026
End Date: 06-16-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 199.00

7115 OSHA Lockout/Tagout

Start Date: 06-17-2026
End Date: 06-17-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 250.00

HAZWOPER 16-hour Hands-on Training for Online 40-hour Course

Start Date: 06-17-2026
End Date: 06-18-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, Thu, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 249.00

Mobile Elevated Work Platform Train the Trainer Course

Start Date: 06-18-2026
End Date: 06-18-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 549.00

Hazardous Waste Site Worker (HAZWOPER) 40-hours

Start Date: 06-22-2026
End Date: 06-25-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 825.00

Start Date: 06-22-2026
End Date: 06-25-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 749.00

Hazardous Waste Site Worker (HAZWOPER) Refresher 8-hours

Start Date: 06-23-2026
End Date: 09-14-2026

Schedule: Schedule Varies

Location: Linn County

The purpose of the 60-hourMedication Aidecourse is to prepare individuals to safely administer nonparenteral medications in agencies/ facilities licensed by DIA.In order to take this course, individuals must be drug-free and work in an agency/facility licensed by the DIA. Additionally, students must be employed by the sponsoring facility, worked a minimum of 480 hours and provide a letter of recommendation from the administrator in the facility in which they are employed. Individuals employed in long term care facility (also known as a nursing home) will also need to be eligible on the Iowa Nurse Aide Registry. The Letter of Recommendation should be faxed or emailed to:Kimberly.klein@kirkwood.eduor fax number 319 398 5432- Attention Kim Klein,prior to the first day of class. At the time of enrollment, each student must identify the RN who will supervise the validation of competencies in the clinical area.Click hereto download the required letter of recommendation. A textbook is required for this course: Hartman's Complete Guide for the Medication Aide. ISBN; 9781604251319.Tuition assistance may fund up to 100 percent of your registration cost for this program. Fill out our funding referral form atwww.kirkwood.edu/cefunding.... view moreless

Tuition: 495.00

Start Date: 06-25-2026
End Date: 06-25-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This course is the annual refresher to the 40-hour Hazardous Waste Site Worker course (29 CFR 1910.120). This class fulfills the requirement for both Site Workers and Supervisors.... view moreless

Tuition: 199.00

2264 OSHA Permit-Required Confined Space Entry

Start Date: 06-29-2026
End Date: 07-01-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 715.00

Mobile Elevated Work Platform Train the Trainer Course

Start Date: 07-01-2026
End Date: 07-01-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 549.00

7300 OSHA - Understanding OSHA’s Permit-Required Confined Space Standard

Start Date: 07-01-2026
End Date: 07-01-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 149.00

Start Date: 07-07-2026
End Date: 07-07-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 250.00

Confined Space Train the Trainer

Start Date: 07-08-2026
End Date: 07-08-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 165.00

Start Date: 07-08-2026
End Date: 07-08-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 549.00

7205 OSHA Health Hazard Awareness

Start Date: 07-08-2026
End Date: 07-08-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 150.00

Start Date: 07-09-2026
End Date: 07-09-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 250.00

HAZWOPER 16-hour Hands-on Training for Online 40-hour Course

Start Date: 07-13-2026
End Date: 07-16-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 825.00

Start Date: 07-14-2026
End Date: 07-15-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, Wed, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 249.00

30-hour OSHA General Industry Outreach Training

Start Date: 07-16-2026
End Date: 07-16-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 225.00

Start Date: 07-20-2026
End Date: 07-23-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 650.00

Confined Space Rescue Team Training

Start Date: 07-20-2026
End Date: 07-23-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 749.00

2045 OSHA Machinery and Machine Guarding Standards

Start Date: 07-27-2026
End Date: 07-30-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

This course covers the various types of common machinery, machine safeguards, and related OSHA regulations and procedures. Guidance is provided on the hazards associated with various types of machinery and the determination of proper machine safeguards. Course topics include machinery processes, mechanical motions, points of operation, control of hazardous energy sources (lockout/tagout), guarding of portable powered tools, and common OSHA machine guarding violations. Program highlights include the ability to recognize hazards and provide options for control and hazard abatement through machine safeguarding inspection workshops. Upon course completion students will have the ability to describe common machine hazards and sources of energy, identify resources for assisting with machine guarding issues, and determine methods of control and hazard abatement, and selection of appropriate machine safeguards. Minimum student contact hours: 26 Prerequisites: None.... view moreless

Tuition: 825.00

Technician Level Emergency and Disaster Response to Chemical Releases 24 Hour

Start Date: 07-28-2026
End Date: 07-30-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, Wed, Thu, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 449.00

Technician Level Emergency & Disaster Response Refresher

Start Date: 07-30-2026
End Date: 07-30-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 199.00

7005 OSHA Warehousing and Storage

Start Date: 08-03-2026
End Date: 08-03-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 250.00

7105 OSHA Evacuation and Emergency Planning

Start Date: 08-04-2026
End Date: 08-04-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Tue, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 165.00

7505 OSHA Introduction to Incident (Accident) Investigation

Start Date: 08-05-2026
End Date: 08-05-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Wed, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 250.00

Start Date: 08-06-2026
End Date: 08-06-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Thu, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 549.00

Start Date: 08-17-2026
End Date: 08-17-2026

Schedule: Weekly - Mon, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Location: Cedar Rapids - Main Campus

Tuition: 225.00