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How Will Continuing Education Programs at Indian Hills Community College Change Your Life?
Do you have a fierce desire to continue your education? Or maybe a job that requires you to enroll in continuing education classes? You’re in the right place.
You’re here for new knowledge. We’re your resource. General interest courses, from cake decorating to golf, can help you develop a lifelong hobby. Preparing for a career switch? Commercial Truck Driver classes are available. Take re-licensure classes for your insurance or real estate career. Customize your learning experience. All you have to do is sign up.
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Continuing Education Marketplace
What type of Continuing Education Program are you looking for?
We’ve got all kinds of Continuing Education Programs, that are customized for just what you need. Let’s get started! Select a category below to explore the various classes we have available for each area.

Browse through everything you need to know about the summer programs we're offering for the kid in your life!

Browse through a large variety of fun classes designed for individuals interested in taking a course for personal enrichment!

Provides various levels of exposure to skilled trades, but are typically not as long as a full certificate program.

Designed for individuals looking to enhance their professional skills and include a wide variety of topic areas!

Re-Licensure courses include courses to meet the re-licensure requirements for careers outside of health occupations.

Courses are offered to help individuals meet course requirements ordered by a judge. Proof of attendance will be given.

Through the American Heart Association we offer adult and pediatric CPR, 1st Aid, BLS, and BBP courses.

Are you a Firefighter or an EMS Professional that wants to continue growing your skills? Check out these courses!
Commercial Driver Training (CDT)
This course (six to nine weeks in length) covers the basic knowledge and skills used in commercial truck driving. Students who successfully complete Commercial Driver Training will have the practical driving and operational skills necessary to safely and efficiently operate commercial motor vehicles as entry–level drivers.
Iowa BioDevelopment (IBD)
Iowa BioDevelopment (IBD) is an industry training and education outreach program of
Indian Hills Community College. Iowa BioDevelopment provides high quality training
and support services for biotechnology, biofuel, and value–added agricultural companies
and contributes to the economic growth of these business sectors through workforce
development.
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Lean Services
Some Lean courses are offered in an open format for several companies at once. Alternatively,
all of our Lean coursework is also available for on–site delivery to individual companies. Our certified instructor can come to your location and work with your
employees to help your organization implement Lean principles and tools, helping you
improve quality, increase capacity, and reduce costs.
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Non-credit Online Courses
Whether you’re looking for professional development courses, specific skill classes or certification and relicensure, you’re in the right place! Check out all of your options with our noncredit courses online.
Other Services include:
- IowaWORKS
- Regional Entrepreneurship, Leadership, and Innovation (RELI)
- Small Business Development Center
Got questions? Don't stress! The Continuing Education Department Staff are here to help!
Ashley Moyer, Executive Director, Continuing Education & Workforce Solutions
Indian Hills Community College
525 Grandview Avenue Ottumwa, Iowa 52501
Phone: (641) 683-5227 or (800) 726-2585, ext. 5227
Email: [email protected]
Registration & General Information:
Teresa Canaday, Operations Manager
Indian Hills Community College
Phone: (641) 683-5182 or (800) 726-2585, ext. 5182
Email: [email protected]
Registration & General Information:
Nathan Crump, Administrative Assistant
Indian Hills Community College
Phone: (641) 683-4253 or (800) 726-2585, ext. 4253
Email: [email protected]
General Interest Programs, Youth Camps, & Personal Development Programs:
Amy Hammack, General Interest/Personal Development Coordinator
Indian Hills Community College
Phone: (641) 683-5216 or (800) 726-2585, ext. 5216
Email: [email protected]
American Heart Association:
Ashley Koll, Program Assistant/Instructor, Health & Safety Programs
Indian Hills Community College
Phone: (641) 683-5177 or (800) 726-2585, ext. 5177
Email: [email protected]
Business Liaison
David Humburg, Business Liaison
Indian Hills Community College
Phone: (641) 683-5213 or (800) 726-2585, ext. 5213
Email: [email protected]
Court Mandated, Professional Re-Licensure, & Short Term Health Certificates:
Lori Reeves, Coordinator
Indian Hills Community College
Phone: (641) 683-5337 or (800) 726-2585, ext. 5337
Email: [email protected]
Business Liaison
Steve Allison, Business Liaison
Indian Hills Community College
525 Grandview Avenue Ottumwa, Iowa 52501
Phone: (641) 683-5187 or (800) 726-2585, ext. 5187
Email: [email protected]
Small Business Programs:
Shannon Stevens, Information Coordinator & REC Receptionist, Midwest Photonics Education
Center
Indian Hills Community College
Phone: (641) 683-5312 or (800) 726-2585, ext. 5312
Email: [email protected]
Commercial Driver Training Program:
Trinita Shewry, Secretary, North Campus Technology Programs
Indian Hills Community College
Phone: (641) 683-5214 or (800) 726-2585, ext. 5214
Email: [email protected]
Continuing Education Course Refund Policy:
In order to qualify for a refund, you must cancel your registration at least 3 business days prior to course start. If you have not prepaid for the class, charges will be assessed to your account if you do not cancel within the required timeframe or if you do not show up for the class you will be charged. Exceptions will be made only in extreme circumstances. To cancel a registration, call us at 1-800-346-4413.