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!
HVAC Installer
The training you'll need to install heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.
Pharmacy Technician
Get a great job assisting in a community retail or hospital pharmacy.
Plumbing Pre-Apprenticeship
Training and internships with nearly 100% employment placing.
Skilled Trades
If you're looking towards supervisory and management positions, earn your degree fast through our Skilled Trades program.
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.
Don't see what you're looking for?
Search our Continuing Education noncredit, short-term training programs to quickly learn the in-demand skills you need to succeed.