The Lean Process Improvement Specialist Certificate program will provide you with a common base of knowledge and tools essential to understand lean projects and improve your career success. This training is designed for employees in all fields and professions interested in learning how to minimize waste and increase efficiency. Classes include:
• Foundations of Lean
• 5S Workplace Organization
• Lean Mapping Tools
• Standardized Work: Creating Consistency for Ensuring Quality
• A3: A Problem Solving Tool
• Lean: Real World Application
 

Learn the software every graphic designer needs to know: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat and InDesign. You'll prepare digital images, illustrations and layouts, learn how to address the elements of color, typography, composition and visual identity. Hands-on projects focus on essential skills and provide experience in professional graphic design project scenarios. Class assignments include photo editing and collage, display advertising, logo design, poster design, form design, magazine covers, promotional design, book design and more. Graphic artists and designers with a range of technical, drawing and design skills are valuable members of work teams in a variety of industries. Many artists have also discovered the joys of freelance design and graphic development work. Tuition includes all textbooks. Classes include: Photoshop Basics CS5, Photoshop Advanced CS5, InDesign Basics CS5, Principles of Graphic Design, Illustrator Basics CS5, Illustrator Advanced CS5, Graphic Design Supervised Lab 1, InDesign Advanced CS5, Graphic Design Supervised Lab 2, Graphic Design Final Project.

Learn the essential skills and knowledge required to become a combination welder. By enrolling in Kirkwood's Combination Welder Certificate program, you will receive instruction in all position welding in the areas of stick welding, MIG welding, TIG welding, AWS welder qualification prep and structural blueprint reading. Register for the certificate and save on tuition versus registering for each class individually, while earning a certificate that demonstrates your welding skills. All classes meet on Saturdays except Fabrication Math/Blueprint reading. This meets on Mondays from 6-9 p.m. The first day of class is mandatory to complete the safety orientation. Classes included in this series: Fabrication Math and Blueprint Reading, Stick Welding Basic, MIG Welding Basic, TIG Welding Basic and AWS Welding Qualification Prep.

Learn the essential skills and knowledge required to become a combination welder. By enrolling in Kirkwood's Combination Welder Certificate program, you will receive instruction in all position welding in the areas of stick welding, MIG welding, TIG welding, AWS welder qualification prep and structural blueprint reading. Register for the certificate and save on tuition versus registering for each class individually, while earning a certificate that demonstrates your welding skills. All classes meet on Saturdays except Fabrication Math/Blueprint reading. This meets on Mondays from 6-9 p.m. The first day of class is mandatory to complete the safety orientation. Classes included in this series: Fabrication Math and Blueprint Reading, Stick Welding Basic, MIG Welding Basic, TIG Welding Basic and AWS Welding Qualification Prep.

Take your business computing skills to the next level through our advanced training in Microsoft Office applications. You will receive hands-on, intermediate and advanced training in Microsoft Word and Excel. You will also learn the required skills for basic- and intermediate-level Access, along with the basics of PowerPoint and Publisher. These advanced-level skills are used in many professions such as project management, operations, administrative, management and health care. Classes use real world examples to give you the tools to succeed. This certificate is a great addition to your resume, especially if you already have mastered the beginning level software applications. Tuition includes all textbooks. Classes include: Word Intermediate, Word Advanced, Excel Intermediate, Excel Advanced, PowerPoint Basics, Access Basics, Access Intermediate, Microsoft Publisher, Advanced Workplace Computing Final Project.
 

Save even more by registering for our comprehensive business computing solution. In this program, you will complete both the Basic Workplace Computing Certificate and the Advanced Workplace Computing Certificate, earning a certificate as a business computing professional. This certificate provides you A-Z mastery of numerous software applications used in today's technological workplace. Tuition includes all textbooks. Class include: Keyboarding for Computers, Windows Basics, Word Basics, Outlook Basics, Excel Basics, Basic Workplace Computing Final Project, Word Intermediate, Word Advanced, Excel Intermediate, Excel Advanced, PowerPoint Basics, Access Basics, Access Intermediate, Microsoft Publisher, Advanced Workplace Computing Final Project.
 

Even the most basic tasks in today's offices depend on technology. The demand for people with the skills to succeed in this environment is greater than ever. Become empowered as you learn how to use Microsoft Office and increase your skills and competencies as an office professional or administrative assistant. Learn effective techniques for business communication and the skills required for the delivery of excellent customer service. Earn a certificate showing you have the skills employers are looking for. This is an excellent credential for your resume. Tuition includes all textbooks. Class include: Keyboarding, Windows Basics, Word Basics, Word Intermediate, Business Writing, Outlook Basics, Excel Basics, Excel Intermediate, Excellence in Service, PowerPoint Basics, Access Basics, Microsoft Publisher and Final Project.

Take your business computing skills to the next level through our advanced training in Microsoft Office applications. You will receive hands-on, intermediate and advanced training in Microsoft Word and Excel. You will also learn the required skills for basic- and intermediate-level Access, along with the basics of PowerPoint and Publisher. These advanced-level skills are used in many professions such as project management, operations, administrative, management and health care. Classes use real world examples to give you the tools to succeed. This certificate is a great addition to your resume, especially if you already have mastered the beginning level software applications. Tuition includes all textbooks. Classes include: Word Intermediate, Word Advanced, Excel Intermediate, Excel Advanced, PowerPoint Basics, Access Basics, Access Intermediate, Microsoft Publisher, Advanced Workplace Computing Final Project.
 

Fear your kitchen no more! The Discovering Kitchen Basics series is a class for those who want more kitchen confidence. By taking all four Culinary Experience classes, even rookie home cooks will learn to prepare an elegant four course meal guaranteed to impress and surprise friends and family. This is a hands on series focused on learning by doing. Take all four Culinary Experience courses for a discounted tuition by enrolling in the Culinary Experience series. Classes included: Appetizers and Knife Basics, Soups and Salads, Entrées and Desserts. Be sure to bring your appetite! Tuition includes all fees.

Coaching authorization recertification approved by the state to include four recertification credits. There will be four individual classes that are part of this recertification, two in the morning and two in the afternoon. Classes included: Coaching Teams vs. Individuals, Ethics and Issues in Coaching, As Good As It Gets and Inside the Weight Room.

Coaching authorization recertification approved by the state to include four recertification credits. There will be four individual classes that are part of this recertification, two in the morning and two in the afternoon. Classes included: Coaching Teams vs. Individuals, Ethics and Issues in Coaching, As Good As It Gets and Inside the Weight Room.

Take your business computing skills to the next level through our advanced training in Microsoft Office applications. You will receive hands-on, intermediate and advanced training in Microsoft Word and Excel. You will also learn the required skills for basic- and intermediate-level Access, along with the basics of PowerPoint and Publisher. These advanced-level skills are used in many professions such as project management, operations, administrative, management and health care. Classes use real world examples to give you the tools to succeed. This certificate is a great addition to your resume, especially if you already have mastered the beginning level software applications. Tuition includes all textbooks. Classes include: Word Intermediate, Word Advanced, Excel Intermediate, Excel Advanced, PowerPoint Basics, Access Basics, Access Intermediate, Microsoft Publisher, Advanced Workplace Computing Final Project.
 

Save even more by registering for our comprehensive business computing solution. In this program, you will complete both the Basic Workplace Computing Certificate and the Advanced Workplace Computing Certificate, earning a certificate as a business computing professional. This certificate provides you A-Z mastery of numerous software applications used in today's technological workplace. Tuition includes all textbooks. Class include: Keyboarding for Computers, Windows Basics, Word Basics, Outlook Basics, Excel Basics, Basic Workplace Computing Final Project, Word Intermediate, Word Advanced, Excel Intermediate, Excel Advanced, PowerPoint Basics, Access Basics, Access Intermediate, Microsoft Publisher, Advanced Workplace Computing Final Project.
 

Learn the essentials of computing for today's technological workplace in a wide variety of occupations. Through hands-on interactive training, gain a working knowledge of computer fundamentals. This program is for those who want to establish basic computer proficiencies to enter the job market. Strengthen your resume and entry-level technology skills with this certificate program. Tuition includes all textbooks. Classes include:Keyboarding for Computers, Windows Basics, Word Basics,Outlook Basics, Excel Basics, Basic Workplace Computing Final Project.
 

Learn the essentials of computing for today's technological workplace in a wide variety of occupations. Through hands-on interactive training, gain a working knowledge of computer fundamentals. This program is for those who want to establish basic computer proficiencies to enter the job market. Strengthen your resume and entry-level technology skills with this certificate program. Tuition includes all textbooks. Classes include:Keyboarding for Computers, Windows Basics, Word Basics,Outlook Basics, Excel Basics, Basic Workplace Computing Final Project.
 

Learn the essential skills and knowledge required to become a combination welder. By enrolling in Kirkwood's Combination Welder Certificate program, you will receive instruction in all position welding in the areas of stick welding, MIG welding, TIG welding, AWS welder qualification prep and structural blueprint reading. Register for the certificate and save on tuition versus registering for each class individually, while earning a certificate that demonstrates your welding skills. All classes meet on Saturdays except Fabrication Math/Blueprint reading. This meets on Mondays from 6-9 p.m. The first day of class is mandatory to complete the safety orientation. Classes included in this series: Fabrication Math and Blueprint Reading, Stick Welding Basic, MIG Welding Basic, TIG Welding Basic and AWS Welding Qualification Prep.

Are you feeling like it's time to "rewire?" Are your colleagues and family members asking for your email address? Or, have you decided it is just time to learn more about the world of computers? Gain a good understanding of how your computer functions, and learn what it can do. This program includes a free storage device (flash drive) to save all your files. Save $135 by taking the series versus taking classes individually. That's the same as getting one class for free! Tuition includes all textbooks and a flash drive. Classes include: Computer Basics for 50+; MS Office 2010 for 50+ ; PC Security and Maintenance for 50+; Welcome to the Web for 50+ ; Discover E-Mail for 50+.

Learn the software every graphic designer needs to know: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat and InDesign. You'll prepare digital images, illustrations and layouts, learn how to address the elements of color, typography, composition and visual identity. Hands-on projects focus on essential skills and provide experience in professional graphic design project scenarios. Class assignments include photo editing and collage, display advertising, logo design, poster design, form design, magazine covers, promotional design, book design and more. Graphic artists and designers with a range of technical, drawing and design skills are valuable members of work teams in a variety of industries. Many artists have also discovered the joys of freelance design and graphic development work. Tuition includes all textbooks. Classes include: Photoshop Basics CS5, Photoshop Advanced CS5, InDesign Basics CS5, Principles of Graphic Design, Illustrator Basics CS5, Illustrator Advanced CS5, Graphic Design Supervised Lab 1, InDesign Advanced CS5, Graphic Design Supervised Lab 2, Graphic Design Final Project.

Are you feeling like it's time to "rewire?" Are your colleagues and family members asking for your email address? Or, have you decided it is just time to learn more about the world of computers? Gain a good understanding of how your computer functions, and learn what it can do. This program includes a free storage device (flash drive) to save all your files. Save $135 by taking the series versus taking classes individually. That's the same as getting one class for free! Tuition includes all textbooks and a flash drive. Classes include: Computer Basics for 50+; MS Office 2010 for 50+ ; PC Security and Maintenance for 50+; Welcome to the Web for 50+ ; Discover E-Mail for 50+.