Automotive Collision Repair
Obtain a diploma in Automotive Collision Repair through Kirkwood's one-year program. Class time is devoted to practical laboratory experience sets students up well for employment.
Short-Term Programs
Make a Move that Pays Off Fast!
Whether you're just starting out, changing jobs, or aiming for a promotion, you've come to the right place. Kirkwood Community College offers short-term programs to take you from classroom to career in as little as nine months.
Explore a range of in-demand industries, including coaching, culinary, or customer service careers. Grow your expertise in electrical, welding, or CNC machining. If you can dream a career goal, Kirkwood can help you get there.
Take classes to transfer or earn a professional certificate in less than a year. See where your passion can take you. Start today!
Carpentry
The Carpentry program gives students a hands-on intensive introduction to the skills used by carpenters.
HVAC Installer
This hands-on program provides you with the industry endorsements you need to enter the HVAC industry in just one-year!
Plumbing Pre-Apprenticeship
The only post-secondary program in the state. Our program boasts a hands-on approach to skills and over 90 percent of internships leading directly into full-time employment.
Looking for more options?
Check out our Program Areas
Program Areas are a collection of Kirkwood’s academic program options organized by similar career/interest categories. If you’re not ready to commit to a specific program yet, a Program Area is perfect for you! You can also customize any of our programs to meet your transfer needs, if that’s your goal.
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Search our Continuing Education noncredit, short-term training programs to quickly learn the in-demand skills you need to succeed.