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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.

How skills training works

Options for employee training

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  • Next Level Jobs provides Hoosiers FREE training in high-paying, in-demand industries through the Workforce Ready Grant. At Ivy Tech, that means you could earn a free certificate.
$60
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Length of Training

1 week or less
12 weeks

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19 scheduled classes found

Achieve Leadership & Supervisory Excellence

This course provides the skills and knowledge necessary for first-time supervisors to become seasoned and experienced leaders through adaptable and modular training.

  • Finish in 1–4 weeks
  • Offered at 2 Indiana locations
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$150–399

Beginner American Sign Language

Build foundational American Sign Language skills tailored for the workplace — from the manual alphabet and numbers to professional introductions, directions, and real-world communication scenarios.

  • Finish in 6 weeks
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • 100% Online
  • Instructor-Led

$225

Business Foundations for Trades Professionals

Business Foundations for Trades Professionals is an eight-week, hands-on course taught by experienced trades operators who have built and led real contracting businesses. This course is designed for trades professionals who want a clear, practical understanding of how a contracting business should be structured, managed, and grown.

  • Complete at your own pace
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$600

Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

This training integrates the ASQ Black Belt Body of Knowledge with additional key concepts, emphasizing the TLSS methodology, a fusion of Theory of Constraints and Lean Six Sigma.

  • Finish in 22 weeks
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • Hybrid
  • Instructor-Led

$3,700

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 3 days
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • 100% Online
  • Instructor-Led

$150

Coaching for Success

Learn the tools and techniques to coach your team members toward their full potential, improve performance, and foster a culture of accountability and growth.

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

$140

COMPEXL30: Microsoft Excel - Level 1

This introductory course is designed for learners who are new to Microsoft Excel and want to build a strong foundation in spreadsheet basics. Ideal for professionals in any field, this class provides the core skills needed to confidently use Excel for everyday tasks. 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

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 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$125

COMPEXL32: Microsoft Excel - Level 3

Master advanced Excel tools and techniques including PivotTables, macros, data analysis, and workbook protection to efficiently manage, analyze, and present complex data. 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

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 2 Indiana locations
  • 100% Online
  • Instructor-Led

$995

Leadership Edge

The Leadership Edge is a comprehensive course designed to enhance both personal and professional effectiveness.

  • Complete at your own pace
  • Offered at 1 Indiana location
  • In Person
  • Instructor-Led

$240

Microsoft PowerPoint - Level 1

Learn the fundamentals of creating polished, professional presentations using PowerPoint, including slide design, basic animations, and visual enhancements. 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 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

Real Estate Broker Pre-licensing Training

The Indiana Real Estate Broker Pre-Licensing course is a 90-hour course, approved by the Indiana Real Estate Commission, and meets the state's education requirement to become a licensed real estate broker.

  • Finish in 10–11 weeks
  • Offered at 3 Indiana locations
  • In Person or Hybrid
  • Instructor-Led

$638

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 1 Indiana location
  • 100% Online
  • Instructor-Led

$1,500

Past Classes

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