AI Classes
Find beginner and intermediate level AI classes to use these tools with confidence.
Johnson County Classes
Endless Opportunities,
Closer to Home.
Kirkwood is expanding continuing education in Johnson County to bring learning, skill building, and personal enrichment closer to you.
Whether you're building career skills, exploring a new interest, or returning to learning, our classes create accessible pathways for growth.
Featured Highlights
Lean Series
Smarter work starts with Lean training. Choose a pathway and stack skills and credentials as you go.
Dream City
We are proud to partner with Dream City in Iowa City to support expanding adult education and more local opportunities.
Find Your Next Class
Explore practical classes designed for work, life, and what's next.
New classes are added regularly! Use our CE Search to enroll, or sign up for our periodic newsletter for updates.
Find a Class: Easily search and register for classes - use the helpful location filter of "Johnson County" to stay within the area!
Stay in the Loop: Be the first to know when new classes are added!
Healthcare
The Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Training program prepares you to work in a long-term care facility in the state of Iowa.
Kirkwood is proud to be an authorized American Heart Association Training Center, offering BLS Provider, Adult First Aid CPR AED, and CPR/First Aid for Childcare providers.
Learn important dentistry skills such as IV skills, or keep up to date on your licensure with CEHs.
Learn how to become an EKG technician in this FastTrack Career Certificate Program.
Gain the hands-on skills to become a phlebotomist in Iowa through this FastTrack Career Certificate Program.
Technology
Take AI from interesting to impactful - with hands-on workshops to learn and apply these tools to your work or life.
Brush up on your Microsoft Office knowledge or expand your learning into a Business Specialist Certificate.
Learn how to confidently use your everyday devices, such as your Android phone.
Professional Development
Create more connections during your work day, and take the Spanish for Healthcare Workers class.
Bridge the gap between your personal growth and professional goals with The Bridge, professional development workshops perfect for emerging, new, or seasoned leaders.
Work smarter with Lean training, both in Continuous Improvement and Training Within Industry curriculums.
Gain your Six Sigma Green Belt Certification in this hybrid course, with self-paced online learning and live virtual coaching.
Industrial Trades
Get an interactive introduction to wind energy and solar energy.
Stay compliant with the new 2026 National Electrical Code Update.
Combine trade skills with creativity to create your own welded piece of art.
Life & Leisure
Time to get crafty! Explore jewelry making and crochet courses to create something of your very own.
Stay active with introductory workshops to boxing and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.
Learn a new language and make new connections! Options include Spanish and Japanese.
View the world behind the lens with a variety of digital photography workshops.
Driver Education
The best way for new drivers to learn driving skills and gain confidence on the road. Includes online instruction plus behind-the-wheel driving sessions with a certified instructor.
Cover safety, rules of the road, and laws governing mopeds.
Let's Keep the Conversation Going
Kirkwood has always been committed to Johnson County, and we're excited to continue strengthening our connections throughout the community.
Our door is open to hear from residents, employers, and community partners about their goals and explore how we can support them through continuing education, workforce development, and customized training.
Reach out to us by phone or email. We look forward to building what's next!
Questions?
Kirkwood Continuing Education
Phone: 319-398-1022 opt. 5
Email: contactce@kirkwood.edu
For business/employer inquiries:
Kirkwood Corporate Training
Phone: 319-398-5623