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Skills Training Classes

Skill Up to Succeed

An Accelerated Way to Gain New Skills

Working adults have multiple demands on their time, and completing a college degree or certificate may not be something you can consider at this point. Ivy Tech's skills training classes (sometimes called workforce training, professional development, or certification classes) are open to anyone in the community. Each class is designed to help you stay relevant with new trends, skills, or certifications.

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38 scheduled classes found

Asbestos Building Inspector (Initial)

  • Environmental Management Institute

Federal regulations require accredited professionals to conduct asbestos inspections in all buildings impacted by renovation or demolition activities including commercial, industrial, and K-12 facilities. This hands-on certification course prepares you to perform these inspections safely, accurately, and in full compliance with EPA and state requirements. Instruction provided by EMI.

  • Finish in 3 days
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person

$600

Asbestos Building Inspector (Refresher)

  • Environmental Management Institute

EMI's approved refresher courses bring you up to date on changes in federal, state, and local regulations, provide details on state-of-the-art practices, review the basic information included in the initial accreditation course, and offer participants an opportunity to raise questions and discuss common concerns with other asbestos professionals.

  • Finish in 1 day
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • Hybrid
  • Instructor-Led

$200

Asbestos Management Planner (Refresher)

  • Environmental Management Institute

To remain licensed/accredited to conduct asbestos abatement, inspections, or to prepare management plans, you must complete an approved refresher course in each specialty. This is for Management Planners. Provided by EMI.

  • Finish in 1 day
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • Hybrid
  • Instructor-Led

$200

Asbestos Operations & Maintenance (Refresher)

  • Environmental Management Institute

Stay licensed as an Asbestos Operator with this refresher training. Provided by EMI.

  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$220

Asbestos Project Designer (Initial)

  • Environmental Management Institute

Project designers work with building owners and abatement personnel to ensure that the project can be conducted safely and with minimal risks to building occupants. Powered by EMI.

  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$825

Asbestos Project Designer (Refresher)

  • Environmental Management Institute

This EPA-approved refresher keeps Asbestos Project Designers up to date on current regulations and best practices and fulfills annual requirements for maintaining accreditation in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and other EPA-approval states. Powered by EMI.

  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • Hybrid

$274

Asbestos Project Supervisor (Initial)

  • Environmental Management Institute

This course not only meets the training requirements for EPA, Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky accreditation, it also prepares participants to plan the work to ensure that the job is done safely and efficiently. Provided by EMI.

  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$755

Asbestos Project Supervisor (Refresher)

  • Environmental Management Institute

Project Supervisors play a critical role in ensuring the safe and compliant execution of asbestos abatement projects. To remain accredited, supervisors must complete annual refresher training equivalent to an EPA-approved course provided by EMI.

  • Finish in 1 day
  • Offered at 2 Indiana locations
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$240–250

Boiler & Pressure Vessel Inspector (NBBI)

Prepare for the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors certification exam with this state-approved class.

  • Finish in 2 weeks
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$3,595

Building Skills to Enhance Career Effectiveness

Success in today's workplace requires more than technical knowledge—it requires strong interpersonal skills, balance, and the ability to grow without burning out. This interactive course equips professionals at every level with practical tools to strengthen workplace performance while maintaining personal well-being.

  • Finish in 1 day
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$45

Caries Prevention for Dental Assistants

The course provides participants the opportunity to establish didactic, laboratory, and clinical competency in applying medicaments to control and prevent dental caries.

  • Finish in 2 weeks
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • Hybrid
  • Instructor-Led

$435

Certified Lead Renovator (Initial)

  • Environmental Management Institute

Complete the EPA- and HUD-approved Certified Lead Renovator course required for anyone disturbing painted surfaces in pre-1978 housing or child-occupied facilities. This hands-on training prepares you to safely perform and supervise lead-safe renovation, repair, and painting activities. Powered by EMI.

  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$275

Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

The goal of this Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training is to equip participants with practical problem-solving skills that can be applied immediately to drive process improvements. Learners will build confidence in using Lean Six Sigma principles to identify, implement, and sustain meaningful improvements within their work environments.

  • Finish in 9 weeks
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • Hybrid
  • Instructor-Led

$3,500

ChatGPT Prompt Engineering

This workshop aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding and practical skills in Prompt Engineering, tailored explicitly for the powerful Generative AI model ChatGPT.

  • Finish in 2 weeks
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$130

COMPEXL31: Microsoft Excel - Level 2

This intermediate Excel course builds on foundational skills. Learners will explore functions, formulas, data analysis tools, and formatting techniques to create more dynamic and organized workbooks. Ideal for those comfortable with Excel basics who want to deepen their proficiency. Available as open enrollment for individuals or as customized contract training for employers looking to upskill their workforce.

  • Finish in 1 day
  • Offered at 2 Indiana locations
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$125

COMPMSO13: Microsoft Office 365 - Introduction

Learn the fundamentals of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook in this hands-on introduction to Office 365, perfect for beginners looking to build essential digital skills.

  • Finish in 1–3 days
  • Offered at 2 Indiana locations
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$120–145

Dental Nitrous Oxide

This class teaches Dental Assistants to administer and monitor nitrous oxide.

  • Finish in 2–8 weeks
  • Offered at 2 Indiana locations
  • 100% Online
  • Self-Paced

$300

Early Childhood Make-it, Take-It

Early Childhood Make-It, Take-It Skills Training is a hands-on professional learning experience designed for early childhood educators and caregivers working with infants and young children. In Indiana, early childhood educators are required to complete a minimum of 20 hours of professional development annually, and this training provides high-quality, practical hours that support that requirement.

  • Finish in 1 day
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$0

Emotional Intelligence for Supervisors

This course explores how emotional intelligence the ability to recognize, understand, and manage emotions can strengthen workplace relationships, communication, and leadership. Available as open enrollment for individuals or as customized contract training for employers looking to upskill their workforce.

  • Finish in 1 day
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$65

Essential Skills for Managers

This course exposes and trains course participants to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities to manage others successfully.

  • Finish in 1 day
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$199

Essentials of Human Resource Management

Our SHRM Essentials of Human Resources program provides a foundational overview of HR practices and behaviors. Through real-world applications and scenarios, you will be introduced to fundamental HR topics to help you effectively approach the challenging situations that you face in the workplace. Available as open enrollment for individuals or as customized contract training for employers looking to upskill their workforce.

  • Finish in 5 weeks
  • Offered at 5 Indiana locations
  • 100% Online
  • Instructor-Led

$995

Facilities Operating Engineers First Class Licensing (ASOPE)

Introduces a thorough overview of boilers, operation and maintenance, as well as the basic knowledge and skills necessary to safely and efficiently operate a facilities plant.

  • Finish in 5 days
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$1,899

Facilities Operating Engineers Second Class Licensing (ASOPE)

Introduces a thorough overview of boilers, operation and maintenance, as well as the basic knowledge and skills necessary to safely and efficiently operate a facilities plant.

  • Finish in 5 days
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$1,899

Facilities Operating Engineers Third Class Licensing (ASOPE)

Introduces a thorough overview of boilers, operation and maintenance, as well as the basic knowledge and skills necessary to safely and efficiently operate a facilities plant.

  • Finish in 5 days
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$1,649

Forklift Training

This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge necessary for identifying and operating different types of Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) through lectures and hands-on learning.

  • Finish in 1 day
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$200

HAZWOPER Clean-up 24 Hour Site Worker (Initial)

  • Environmental Management Institute

The HAZWOPER 24-Hour Cleanup Limited Site Worker Initial EMI course meets OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 requirements for workers who perform support roles on hazardous waste cleanup sites with minimal risk of exposure above permissible limits.

  • Finish in 3 days
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$425

HAZWOPER Clean-up Site Worker (Initial)

  • Environmental Management Institute

EMI's HAZWOPER Clean-Up Site Worker Initial course provides OSHA-compliant training for workers involved in hazardous substance cleanup operations, including hands-on experience with PPE, monitoring equipment, decontamination, and site control procedures.

  • Finish in 5 days
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$700

HAZWOPER Emergency Response Incident Commander Technician (Initial)

  • Environmental Management Institute

This advanced course is delivered under the supervision of the Ivy Tech Environmental Management Institute (EMI) and meets the OSHA HAZWOPER requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.120(q) and 1926.59(q) for responders who must operate at levels beyond the Hazardous Materials Technician.

  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$700

Industrial Robotics Bootcamp - Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) Level 1

PLC Technicians are one of the hottest careers in Indiana right now - learn programmable logic controllers in this bootcamp style training to get skilled up!

  • Finish in 1–2 weeks
  • Offered at 3 Indiana locations
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$750–850

Industrial Robotics Bootcamp - Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) Level 2

PLC Technicians are one of the hottest careers in Indiana right now - learn programmable logic controllers in this Level 2 bootcamp style training to get skilled up!

  • Finish in 3–4 days
  • Offered at 2 Indiana locations
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$900

Leadership Development

Learn valuable leadership skills, how to build strong teams, and ways to foster community.

  • Finish in 1 day
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • Instructor-Led

$60

Mastering Workplace Dynamics: Navigating Tough Conversations and Managing People

This practical, hands-on course equips managers with essential skills to communicate effectively, think critically, and navigate challenging workplace situations. Participants will explore key strategies for giving and receiving feedback, delegating tasks, managing conflict, and holding difficult conversations with clarity and confidence. Through

  • Finish in 1 day
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$49–50

Microsoft PowerPoint - Level 2

Take your presentation skills to the next level with advanced PowerPoint tools like custom slide masters, multimedia integration, and interactive features. Available as open enrollment for individuals or as customized contract training for employers looking to upskill their workforce.

  • Finish in 1 day
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$125

Microsoft Word - Level 1

In this course, you'll learn how to use Microsoft Word to create professional-quality documents that grab and hold your audience's attention from start to finish. Available as open enrollment for individuals or as customized contract training for employers looking to upskill their workforce.

  • Finish in 1 day
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$125

Microsoft Word - Level 2

In this course, you'll learn how to use Microsoft Word to create professional-quality documents that grab and hold your audience's attention from start to finish. Available as open enrollment for individuals or as customized contract training for employers looking to upskill their workforce.

  • Finish in 1 day
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$125

Microsoft Word - Level 3

In this course, you'll learn how to use Microsoft Word to create professional-quality documents that grab and hold your audience's attention from start to finish. Available as open enrollment for individuals or as customized contract training for employers looking to upskill their workforce.

  • Finish in 1 day
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$125

SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Certification Prep +

SHRM Learning Systems offered in cooperation with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and is effective way 51¶ÌÊÓÆµ your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP designation.

  • Finish in 10 weeks
  • Offered at 6 Indiana locations
  • 100% Online
  • Instructor-Led

$1,500

Supervisory Essentials

A comprehensive leadership development program that equips supervisors with the behavioral insights, operational knowledge, and interpersonal tools needed to lead with confidence and drive organizational results.

  • Finish in 11 weeks
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$750

Past Classes

Courses previously offered at Ivy Tech that may be scheduled again in the future.