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Certificate Series : Bookkeeping Certificate (Online)

Tuition: $495.00

Description: How do you manage the finances of a business? Whether you are an entrepreneur, running a family business, or just looking to advance your career and add to your skill set, this Bookkeeping Certificate will provide you with the knowledge needed to measure, and manage, the financial health of your business. This program focuses on cash basis accounting. No one will care more about the financial health of your business than you! It's imperative that you understand how the process works and are able to complete the accounting cycle accurately and in a timely fashion. Even if you plan to outsource your bookkeeping needs, you should still understand how the process works. No one should be in the dark when it comes to the finances of their business. Classes include: Understanding Debits and Credits; General Ledger and Month End Procedures; and Closing Procedures and Financial Statements. Registration closes three days prior to class start date.

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Class Name (Course #/Class ID)	Location	Start Date	Class Schedule
Bookkeeping Certificate (Online) (CBPD-1785 /141481)	Online	02/05/2024	Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM; 3 sessions starting 2/5/2024, ending 4/26/2024 (New lessons are released None specified)
Understanding Debits and Credits (Online) (CBPD-1786 /141478)	Online	02/05/2024	Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM; starting 2/5/2024, ending 3/1/2024 (New lessons are released None specified)
General Ledger and Month End Procedures (Online) (CBPD-1787 /141479)	Online	03/04/2024	Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM; starting 3/4/2024, ending 3/29/2024 (New lessons are released None specified)
Closing Procedures and Financial Statements (Online) (CBPD-1788 /141480)	Online	04/01/2024	Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM; starting 4/1/2024, ending 4/26/2024 (New lessons are released None specified)

Certificate Series : Certificate in Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers (online)

Tuition: $495.00

Description: Every successful person in the workplace utilizes financial information to aid effective decision making. The Certificate in Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers explains the financial concepts and accounting processes used in most businesses and will provide practical techniques that will increase your effectiveness and career. First, get a foundation to understand the seven steps in the accounting cycle and use financial information in decision making. Then, discover how to maximize cash flow, learn the importance of cash, and find out your role in cash flow success. Finally, acquire advanced knowledge on the financial information that drives your organization. An understanding of this information will help you make smart decisions when it comes to budgeting, setting goals, and assessing performance within your own area of influence. Classes included: Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers, Cash is King and Financial Analysis and Planning for the Non-Financial Manager. Registration closes 3 days prior to the class start date.

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Class Name (Course #/Class ID)	Location	Start Date	Class Schedule
Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers (online) (CBPD-1780 /141421)	Online	02/05/2024	Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM; starting 2/5/2024, ending 3/1/2024 (New lessons are released None specified)
Certificate in Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers (online) (CBPD-1781 /141425)	Online	02/05/2024	Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM; starting 2/5/2024, ending 4/26/2024 (New lessons are released None specified)
Cash is King (online) (CBEN-1072 /141417)	Online	03/04/2024	Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM; starting 3/4/2024, ending 3/29/2024 (New lessons are released None specified)
Financial Analysis and Planning for the Non-Financial Manager (online) (CBPD-1782 /141413)	Online	04/01/2024	Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM; starting 4/1/2024, ending 4/26/2024 (New lessons are released None specified)

Certificate Series : Certificate in Marketing (online)

Tuition: $495.00

Description: Discover advanced and new best practices in Integrated Marketing, the growing field that integrates traditional print marketing with digital marketing for even greater marketing success. Young generations are embracing print as well as online media, creating this exciting new area of marketing. Find out the keys to success in the almost forgotten but still remarkably effective area of print, including catalogs, direct mail letters and post cards. Gain advanced marketing concepts and principles such as R, F, & M analysis, AIDA, and the 3-30-3 principle, that lead directly to practical marketing success. Acquire the understanding of how digital marketing and print complement and enhance each other, and how to integrate both kinds of marketing for even greater overall effectiveness. Classes include: Advanced Marketing Concepts, Successful Print Marketing, and Integrated Marketing Best Practices. Registration closes three days prior to the class start date.

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Class Name (Course #/Class ID)	Location	Start Date	Class Schedule
Advanced Marketing Concepts (online) (CBPD-7252 /141396)	Online	04/01/2024	Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM; starting 4/1/2024, ending 4/26/2024 (New lessons are released None specified)
Certificate in Marketing (online) (CBPD-7251 /141400)	Online	04/01/2024	Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM; 3 sessions starting 4/1/2024, ending 6/28/2024 (New lessons are released None specified)
Writing Marketing Copy (Online) (CBPD-7253 /141397)	Online	05/06/2024	Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM; starting 5/6/2024, ending 5/31/2024 (New lessons are released None specified)
Integrated Marketing Best Practices (online) (CBPD-7254 /141398)	Online	06/03/2024	Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM; starting 6/3/2024, ending 6/28/2024 (New lessons are released None specified)

Certificate Series : Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate Series (online)

Tuition: $495.00

Description: Six Sigma professionals are in strong demand by organizations around the world. On the front-lines of Six Sigma efforts are Green Belts. LERN’s Green Belt training teaches participants problem-solving skills, using the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control) model. After completing this challenging course, Six Sigma Green Belts serve their organizations as a trained specialist able to work on Six Sigma projects that benefit the organization. Although not required, participants are strongly encouraged to have a project during the course. The instructors and mentors work closely with the class to not only teach the material, but to guide candidates as they work projects. Classes include: Introduction to Six Sigma Green Belt (online), Intermediate Six Sigma Green Belt (online) and Advanced Six Sigma Green Belt (online). Registration closes three days prior to the class start date.

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Class Name (Course #/Class ID)	Location	Start Date	Class Schedule
Introduction to Six Sigma Green Belt (online) (CBPR-1133 /141153)	Online	04/01/2024	Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM; starting 4/1/2024, ending 4/26/2024 (New lessons are released None specified)
Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate (online) (CBPR-1132 /141157)	Online	04/01/2024	Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM; 3 sessions starting 4/1/2024, ending 6/28/2024 (New lessons are released None specified)
Intermediate Six Sigma Green Belt (online) (CBPR-1134 /141154)	Online	05/06/2024	Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM; starting 5/6/2024, ending 5/31/2024 (New lessons are released None specified)
Advanced Six Sigma Green Belt (Online) (CBPR-1135 /141155)	Online	06/03/2024	Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM; starting 6/3/2024, ending 6/28/2024 (New lessons are released None specified)

Series : The iPhone Experience: Enhancing Your Digital Life

Tuition: $169.00

Description: Do you own an iPhone and feel like there is so much more to it? Since you have invested in the phone, now invest in learning how to use it to the fullest. Come to this four-part series to learn about features you may have seen or heard about, but weren’t sure how to do it. Learn the basics to manage your notifications, organize apps, conserve data, and multitask like a pro. You’ll also effectively use the camera features, share articles or photos a new way besides via text or email, markup photos right on your phone, customize what shows on your screen when it’s locked/asleep, and customize the control center. Organize your life by adding calendars so you can filter events/appointments, add notes, share a calendar with someone, or even have it to look at traffic with the drive time and notify you when you should leave. Take control of who you talk to and determine which calls come through even if on Do Not Disturb/Sleep Mode, silence unknown callers, block numbers, use FaceTime, have your phone remind you to call someone back. You’ll also discover other apps like notes, measure, wallet/Apple pay, Siri, and a few other vital features on your phone to help your day. Be sure to bring your fully charged phone to class to get a complete hands-on experience.

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Class Name (Course #/Class ID)	Location	Start Date	Class Schedule
The iPhone Experience: Enhancing Your Digital Life (CCGS-7036 /140646)	Linn County Regional Center	04/04/2024	Weekly - Thu 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM; 4 sessions starting 4/4/2024, ending 4/25/2024
The iPhone Experience: Level 1 (CCGS-7035 /140641)	Linn County Regional Center	04/04/2024	Weekly - Thu 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM; starting 4/4/2024, ending 4/4/2024
The iPhone Experience: Level 2 (CCGS-7035 /140643)	Linn County Regional Center	04/11/2024	Weekly - Thu 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM; starting 4/11/2024, ending 4/11/2024
The iPhone Experience: Level 3 (CCGS-7035 /140644)	Linn County Regional Center	04/18/2024	Weekly - Thu 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM; starting 4/18/2024, ending 4/18/2024
The iPhone Experience: Level 4 (CCGS-7035 /140645)	Linn County Regional Center	04/25/2024	Weekly - Thu 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM; starting 4/25/2024, ending 4/25/2024

Certificate Series : Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate Series (online)

Tuition: $495.00

Description: Six Sigma professionals are in strong demand by organizations around the world. On the front-lines of Six Sigma efforts are Green Belts. LERN’s Green Belt training teaches participants problem-solving skills, using the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control) model. After completing this challenging course, Six Sigma Green Belts serve their organizations as a trained specialist able to work on Six Sigma projects that benefit the organization. Although not required, participants are strongly encouraged to have a project during the course. The instructors and mentors work closely with the class to not only teach the material, but to guide candidates as they work projects. Classes include: Introduction to Six Sigma Green Belt (online), Intermediate Six Sigma Green Belt (online) and Advanced Six Sigma Green Belt (online). Registration closes three days prior to the class start date.

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Class Name (Course #/Class ID)	Location	Start Date	Class Schedule
Introduction to Six Sigma Green Belt (online) (CBPR-1133 /140882)	Online	02/05/2024	Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM; starting 2/5/2024, ending 3/1/2024 (New lessons are released None specified)
Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate (online) (CBPR-1132 /140885)	Online	02/05/2024	Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM; 3 sessions starting 2/5/2024, ending 4/26/2024 (New lessons are released None specified)
Intermediate Six Sigma Green Belt (online) (CBPR-1134 /140883)	Online	03/04/2024	Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM; starting 3/4/2024, ending 3/29/2024 (New lessons are released None specified)
Advanced Six Sigma Green Belt (Online) (CBPR-1135 /140884)	Online	04/01/2024	Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM; starting 4/1/2024, ending 4/26/2024 (New lessons are released None specified)

Certificate Series : Entrepreneurship Certificate Series (online)

Tuition: $495.00

Description: Boost your chances of success for your new or small business and reduce your risks. Get the latest on planning your business, brainstorming business ideas and a checklist for going into business. Then learn how to create a business plan, including assessing business feasibility and prepare the management and financial plans. Then take home a step by step approach to attract and keep customers, with an emphasis on customer-driven marketing decisions and building a strong brand. At the end of this certificate, you will be able to identify the abilities required of successful entrepreneurs and how to acquire them, develop goals to help establish your business, develop an outline for your plan, and take home techniques to successfully manage and market your new business. Classes included: Entrepreneur Boot Camp, The Business Plan and Entrepreneurial Marketing. Registration closes one week prior to the class start date.

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Class Name (Course #/Class ID)	Location	Start Date	Class Schedule
Entrepreneur Boot Camp (online) (CBEN-4014 /140855)	Online	02/05/2024	Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM; starting 2/5/2024, ending 3/1/2024 (New lessons are released None specified)
Entrepreneurship Certificate Series (online) (CBEN-4013 /140858)	Online	02/05/2024	Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM; 3 sessions starting 2/5/2024, ending 4/26/2024 (New lessons are released None specified)
The Business Plan (online) (CBEN-4016 /140856)	Online	03/04/2024	Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM; starting 3/4/2024, ending 3/29/2024 (New lessons are released None specified)
Entrepreneurial Marketing (online) (CBEN-4015 /140857)	Online	04/01/2024	Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM; starting 4/1/2024, ending 4/26/2024 (New lessons are released None specified)

Certificate Series : Digital Marketing Certificate Series (online)

Tuition: $495.00

Description: Come get a fundamental yet advanced introduction to eMarketing, including improving email promotions, analyzing your web site traffic, doing search engine optimization, and how to successfully employ online advertising. Relevant for any type of organization, including businesses, companies, non-profits, and government agencies. No eMarketing experience or expertise is necessary. If you are already at an advanced level, your instructors are experts and can provide the latest most advanced information and answer your toughest questions. Classes included: Improving Email Promotions, Boosting Your Website Traffic, Online Advertising. Registration closes three days prior to the class start date.

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Class Name (Course #/Class ID)	Location	Start Date	Class Schedule
Digital Marketing Certificate Series (online) (CBPD-7179 /140838)	Online	02/05/2024	Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM; 3 sessions starting 2/5/2024, ending 4/26/2024 (New lessons are released None specified)
Improving Email Promotions (online) (CBPD-7180 /140834)	Online	02/05/2024	Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM; starting 2/5/2024, ending 3/1/2024 (New lessons are released None specified)
Boosting Your Website Traffic (online) (CBPD-7184 /140835)	Online	03/04/2024	Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM; starting 3/4/2024, ending 3/29/2024 (New lessons are released None specified)
Online Advertising (online) (CBPD-7181 /140836)	Online	04/01/2024	Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM; starting 4/1/2024, ending 4/26/2024 (New lessons are released None specified)

Certificate Series : Statistics for Decision Making Certificate (Online)

Tuition: $495.00

Description: Improve your decision making success with an advanced practical how-to process for gathering statistics. Help your organization design effective surveys to improve business and workplace effectiveness. Then road test evaluation research for your organization. You won't be disappointed. Finally, discover the features of action research and how it can be directly applied to answer questions and solve problems in collaboration with others in your specific professional context. Come away with the ability to develop an action research plan to partner with your key stakeholders to collect data, analyze data, and make better decisions. Classes include: Statistics for Decisions Using Surveys, Evaluation Research, and Action Research. Registration closes three days prior to the class start date.

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Class Name (Course #/Class ID)	Location	Start Date	Class Schedule
Statistics for Decision Making Certificate (online) (CBPD-7450 /140821)	Online	02/05/2024	Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM; 3 sessions starting 2/5/2024, ending 4/26/2024 (New lessons are released None specified)
Statistics for Decisions Using Surveys (online) (CBPD-7451 /140818)	Online	02/05/2024	Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM; starting 2/5/2024, ending 3/1/2024 (New lessons are released None specified)
Evaluation Research (online) (CBPD-7452 /140819)	Online	03/04/2024	Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM; starting 3/4/2024, ending 3/29/2024 (New lessons are released None specified)
Action Research (online) (CBPD-7453 /140820)	Online	04/01/2024	Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM; starting 4/1/2024, ending 4/26/2024 (New lessons are released None specified)

Series : Clsas B CDL Testing: Pre-Trip, Skills and Road Series

Tuition: $300.00

Description: Kirkwood Community College offers DOT certified third party testing for individuals seeking to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL B). There are three required tests that must be taken in the following order: Pre-Trip Test, Skills Test and Road Test. Prior to testing you must hold a Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) for at least 14 days before you can complete the required Pre-Trip, Skills and Road tests. If you fail any test you will need to re-register and pay for the failed test as well as any of the tests you have not yet taken. For example, if you pass the Pre-Trip Test, but fail the Skills Test, you will need to start back at the Skills Test but will not need to retake the Pre-Trip Test. No refunds will be issued for any failed, untaken test due to failing a test, or for no shows or reschedules with less than 48 business hour notice. All tests must be taken in required testing order. You will need to provide your own vehicle and proof of insurance. You will need to self-identify as an interstate (driving across state lines) or intrastate (driving only in Iowa) driver. Upon successfully passing all three CDL tests in the series you may obtain your CDL at any driver’s license issuance location.

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Class Name (Course #/Class ID)	Location	Start Date	Class Schedule
Class B CDL Testing: Pre-Trip Only (CTTK-3031 /137897)	Kirkwood Continuing Education Training Center	07/01/2023	; ; Class Skip Dates :Complete within 1 day(s)
Class B CDL Testing: Road Test Only (CTTK-3033 /137901)	Kirkwood Continuing Education Training Center	07/01/2023	; ; Class Skip Dates :Complete within 1 day(s)
Class B CDL Testing: Skills Test Only (CTTK-3032 /137899)	Kirkwood Center for Lifelong Learning	07/01/2023	; ; Class Skip Dates :Complete within 1 day(s)

Series : Class A CDL Testing-Pre-Trip Test, Skill Test, and Road Test Series

Tuition: $300.00

Description: Kirkwood Community College offers DOT certified third party testing for individuals seeking to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL A). There are three required tests that must be taken in the following order: Pre-Trip Test, Skills Test and Road Test. Prior to testing you must hold a Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) for at least 14 days before you can complete the required Pre-Trip, Skills and Road tests. If you fail any test you will need to re-register and pay for the failed test as well as any of the tests you have not yet taken. For example, if you pass the Pre-Trip Test, but fail the Skills Test, you will need to start back at the Skills Test but will not need to retake the Pre-Trip Test. No refunds will be issued for any failed or untaken test due to failing a test. All tests must be taken in required testing order. You will need to provide your own vehicle and proof of insurance. You will need to self-identify as an interstate (driving across state lines) or intrastate (driving only in Iowa) driver. Upon successfully passing all three CDL tests in the series you may obtain your CDL at any driver’s license issuance location.

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Class Name (Course #/Class ID)	Location	Start Date	Class Schedule
Class A CDL Testing: Pre-Trip Only (CTTK-3001 /137894)	Kirkwood Continuing Education Training Center	07/01/2023	; ; Class Skip Dates :Complete within 1 day(s)
Class A CDL Testing: Road Test Only (CTTK-3003 /137896)	Kirkwood Continuing Education Training Center	07/01/2023	; ; Class Skip Dates :Complete within 1 day(s)
Class A CDL Testing: Skills Test Only (CTTK-3002 /137895)	Kirkwood Continuing Education Training Center	07/01/2023	; ; Class Skip Dates :Complete within 1 day(s)

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