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| Class | Course Description (Class) | Last Class Date | Actual Start Date/Time | Hours Per Meeting | Sunday? | Monday? | Tuesday? | Wednesday? | Thursday? | Friday? | Saturday? | In District Cost | Out of District Cost | Training On Demand | Content URL | Session Format | |
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| Small Business Financials | Understanding financial statements can help business owners uncover the business successes and help with identifying customer trends. This workshop will not only explain common terms used in financial statements, but also how to interpret the data behind the numbers. This is a free class to the community. | 1.0000000000 | false | false | true | false | false | false | false | $0.00 | $0.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Iphone Basics | Not sure if you are using your iPhone effectively? Join us to learn functions, tips and tricks. The course will include both formal instruction and time to troubleshoot with the instructor. | 3.0000000000 | false | false | true | true | false | false | false | $59.00 | $118.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Firefighter 1 | This course provides basic knowledge and skills to successfully complete Firefighter I certification exam. The course includes an eight-hour live burn training and an eight-hour Firefighter I skills test. Hazmat Awareness and Hazmat Operations are needed to complete this certification. | 4.0000000000 | false | false | false | true | false | false | true | $904.00 | $1529.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Firefighter Evaluator Class | Firefighter Evaluator class includes training for skills certification and paperwork process during the examinations. | 4.0000000000 | false | false | false | false | true | false | false | $50.00 | $100.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| DDMAT | This class is designed to provide certified training for direct care staff in licensed residential care facilities and licensed group homes which have the responsibility of administering medication to residents. Curriculum includes administration of medication, measuring and charting vital signs and understanding legal aspects. | 6.0000000000 | false | false | false | false | true | true | false | $159.00 | $268.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Fire Extinguisher | Fires can happen anytime, anywhere, without warning. The National Fire Protection Association, or NFPA, reports that there are more than 1.3 million reported fires in the United States every year. If you encounter a fire at home or on the job, a portable fire extinguisher can help you to protect yourself and possibly stop the fire in its tracks. This course will introduce employees to portable fire extinguishers, how they work and when to use them. | 1.0000000000 | false | false | false | false | true | false | false | $60.00 | $120.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Heartsaver First Aid | First Aid is the immediate care for someone with a medical emergency or injury. The course will instruct general principles on how to recognize an emergency, how to call for help and how to perform skills before more advanced medical help arrives. AHA certification valid for 2 years | 3.0000000000 | false | false | false | false | true | false | false | $49.00 | $79.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED | The First Aid and CPR AED course is for lay rescuers to respond to emergencies in the workplace or community. This course includes both the life-saving skills of CPR for Adult, Child and Infant along with general principles of First Aid. Course covers the immediate care for a medical emergency or injury by recognizing the emergency, how to call for help and how to perform skills before more advanced medical help arrives. Must pass skills test for certification. AHA certification valid for 2 years | 7.0000000000 | false | false | false | false | true | false | false | $74.00 | $128.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Firefighter Proctor Class | Firefighter Proctor includes training on overseeing and administering examinations for firefighters to assess their knowledge and skills in various firefighting-related topics. This may involve instruction on setting up and monitoring exam environments, ensuring compliance with testing protocols, and maintaining the integrity of the examination process. | 4.0000000000 | false | false | false | false | true | false | false | $50.00 | $100.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Heartsaver CPR AED | This CPR course is for lay rescuers to respond to emergencies in the workplace or community. Course includes life-saving CPR skills for adult, child and infants along with use of an AED. Must pass skills test for certification. AHA certification valid for 2 years | 3.0000000000 | false | false | false | false | true | false | false | $49.00 | $79.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| From Dish to Streaming - Cutting the Cost of TV | Fed up with high prices, endless fees and programming packages with 40 channels you don't watch? Cutting the cord and sourcing your TV programming elsewhere is easier than you may think. Join us as we help you discover cable and satellite alternatives to start saving money now. You must be comfortable using the keyboard and mouse and accessing the internet. | 2.0000000000 | false | false | false | false | true | false | false | $29.00 | $58.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| CDL Truck Driver Training Class A | Go to Central Technology Center's website to sign up for information and to sign up for the class. https://centraltech.edu/truck-driver-training/ The program utilizes classroom instruction, range and road driving, as well as, practical application of skills used in highway driving. You will be prepared to join the trucking industry after 28 days of training. Cost is $4,800.00; tuition assistance, discounts and grants available. Upon successful completion of the class/exams and having met all requirements, students earn: Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Central Tech Truck Driver Training certificate of completion PDTI seal of attainment indicating completion of all standards The state-of-the-art facility has a driving range with more than three miles of paved roadway on 45 acres. The range is equipped with traffic signs, railroad crossing, and skill practice areas designed to allow each student to develop the skills necessary to become proficient in driving today’s tractor trailers. Two students per truck allows each student a minimum of 44 hours of drive time ensuring the ability to develop proficient driving skills including: Control/Vehicle Systems Vehicle Pre-Trip Inspection FMCSA Rules & Regulations Air Brakes Systems Coupling & Uncoupling Various Backing Maneuvers Progressive Shifting Space & Speed Management Compliance Safety & Accountability (CSA) Hours of Service Night Driving | 9.0000000000 | false | true | true | true | true | true | false | $4300.00 | $8600.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Basic Electrical Motor Controls | Apply the fundamentals of electricity to various industrial applications using electrical motor controls. This hands-on course will cover control diagrams, electrical symbols, half-split troubleshooting, component operation, motor protection, and proper meter use. | 3.0000000000 | false | true | true | true | true | false | false | $300.00 | $600.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Excel 2021/365 Level 2 | What is the purpose of Excel Level 2? Level 2 is paced just right with another three days. Not only has level one made us more efficient, it has gotten us ready for advanced data analysis. We are going to learn how to make sense of all that data. In the beginning there were numbers, but the numbers didn’t know where to go. Who would bring madness to the chaos? Students of level 2 will be charged with herding the numbers into neatly designed tables. From those tables, the numbers will be grouped and those groups named. Methods of filtering and sorting abound. You’ll be exposed to new features that enable you to get the numbers just right. We use advanced analysis tools to quickly measure, check or develop metrics for a sample business. Together we explore charts, graphs, style and flair. We cover options to establish, expand or simply keep on brand. Once the data is evaluated and the style is just so, it is time to share it. We’ll learn ways to collaborate with colleagues. We’ll finish with several ways to protect your hard work. This class will cover Excel 2021 LEVEL 2. | 3.0000000000 | false | true | false | true | false | false | false | $109.00 | $196.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Hair Braiding Basics | Overwhelmed and frustrated trying to learn how to braid hair? Learn the basic techniques of hair braiding on yourself and others. This class will include several types of braids: basic, French, Dutch, Fishtail, and other trending hairstyles! | 3.0000000000 | false | true | false | false | false | false | false | $35.00 | $70.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Basic Life Support Provider | Basic Life Support is for health care providers and other professional rescuers. Learn skills for one-rescuer and two-rescuer CPR for adult, child and infant. This course includes Team Dynamics, CPR, mask devices and AED skills. Must pass written and skills tests for certification. AHA certification valid for 2 years | 4.0000000000 | false | false | true | false | false | false | false | $74.00 | $132.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Rank Higher, Grow Faster: SEO Strategies for Small Businesses, Lunch & Learn | Want more customers to find your business online? This class will break down essential SEO (Search Engine Optimization) strategies to help your small business rank higher on Google. Learn how to optimize your website, use keywords effectively, and leverage free tools like Google Business Profile to increase visibility. Whether you're just starting or looking to improve your online presence, this session will give you practical steps to attract more traffic and grow your business faster. Lunch included with enrollment. | 1.5000000000 | false | false | true | false | false | false | false | $20.00 | $40.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Tallow Skin Care and More | In this hands-on, three-hour class, you'll learn the ancient art of rendering tallow from beef fat and how to transform it into luxurious, natural skincare products. We’ll guide you through the step-by-step process of rendering tallow, including tips for sourcing high-quality fat and proper techniques for purification. Then, we'll dive into using your homemade tallow to create nourishing balms, moisturizers, and other skincare essentials. Whether you're looking to reduce chemical exposure or explore natural beauty alternatives, this class equips you with the skills to make effective, eco-friendly skincare at home. Bring your creativity and leave with a personalized skincare product to take home! | 3.0000000000 | false | false | true | false | false | false | false | $54.00 | $84.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Security Guard I & II | Phase I includes interpreting security guard law, first aid, fire extinguishers and writing field notes and reports. You will also interpret legal powers. Phase II includes public relations, fixed post duties, patrolling and investigating security incidents. Cost of the class includes first attempt for the certification exam. | 3.0000000000 | false | false | true | true | true | false | false | $499.00 | $888.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| CNC Print Reading and Precision Measurements | Break down the fundamentals of print reading by identifying print symbols, understanding title blocks, interpreting revisions, extracting print dimensions, and identifying geometric dimensions and tolerances. Perform precision measurement techniques using common shop measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers. | 3.0000000000 | false | false | true | false | true | false | false | $249.00 | $483.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Backyard Beekeeping for Beginners | Learn the basics to get started beekeeping in your backyard. You'll learn which supplies you'll need, and the knowledge to keep your hive(s) healthy and productive. | 2.0000000000 | false | false | false | true | false | false | false | $99.00 | $198.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Creating Wealth | Helping countless individuals and families find financial security through life insurance, retirement and wealth-building strategies. And we can do the same for you. | 1.0000000000 | false | false | false | true | false | false | false | $0.00 | $0.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| CMA Update | Complete the 8- hour annual training requirement for CMAs. This class will present pertinent information and updates regarding the care of geriatric patients. | 8.0000000000 | false | false | false | false | true | false | false | $75.00 | $150.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Death by Meeting | Today, we’re diving into Death by Meeting, Patrick Lencioni’s game-changing book on transforming meetings from dull and draining to engaging and productive. If you’ve ever felt like meetings are a waste of time—or worse, a source of frustration—you’re not alone. Lencioni offers a fresh perspective on how to structure meetings to drive real results, using storytelling and practical strategies. Grab your lunch, settle in, and let’s explore how we can make meetings something we actually look forward to! | 1.5000000000 | false | false | false | false | true | false | false | $25.00 | $50.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| DDMAT MAT Update | DDMAT/MAT requires 6 hours every two years of continuing education. Learn information that will assist you at work while meeting the annual requirement of completing at least eight hours of update training for those who have been certified as a Medication Administration Technician and are employed. This course is designed to increase your knowledge of medications, documentation, and the medication administration process. Review classifications of medications such as antibiotics, antihypertensive and diuretics. | 6.0000000000 | false | false | false | false | false | true | false | $65.00 | $115.00 | false | In Class | ||||