Eastern Iowa Community Colleges’ Continuing Education and Business Solutions provides personal and professional lifelong learning opportunities. More than 30,000 people each year sign up for programs and classes held at EICC facilities, community sites and businesses throughout the region.
EICC’s Continuing Education and Economic Development staff play an active role in economic development by designing business - and industry-specific customized training and retraining programs.
For more information, call toll-free at 1-888-336-3907.
Costs
Continuing Education tuition and fees are determined for each class or program, and published with each class or program listing. Fees must be paid in full at the time of registration and will be refunded if you notify the department at least three business days (Monday - Friday) prior to the class. Employers may use a company credit card to pay for employee training or contact EICC to arrange company billing.
Admission
There are specific admission requirements for a few programs; however, generally, anyone 16 or older who is not enrolled full-time in high school may enroll in adult classes. If attending high school, those 16 and older may enroll with written permission from their guidance counselor or principal. For classes designed for youth, age is not a factor in enrollment.
Admission procedures differ by program; contact Continuing Education staff for more information.
Registration
You must register for a class in advance. Online Registration is secured by one of the most reputable providers of online purchasing and your information will not be shared with third parties.
For more information about Continuing Education programs call the college nearest you or email us at eiccinfo@eicc.edu. The Continuing Education office is open from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday.
Sign Up for Continuing Education Emails
Let us do the work and email you about upcoming classes you are interested in. Sign up here!
Canceled Classes
Classes may be canceled due to low enrollment. Fees for canceled classes will be reimbursed.
Class Limits
If a class is full, EICC will place you on a waiting list in the order of the date you contacted the college. The list will be used if space becomes available. If enough students are interested and an instructor is available, an added class may be offered.
Accreditation and Memberships
EICC Continuing Education programs are accredited, certified, and approved when necessary to meet appropriate agency and licensure requirements within the respective professional disciplines.
Additionally, the College is a member of several organizations including the National Council of Continuing Education and Training (NCCET), the National Coalition of Advanced Technology Center (NCATC), the National Council for Workforce Education (NCWE), Learning Resources Network (LERN), Iowa EMS Association, National Association of EMS Educators, and American Heart Association Cardiac Care.
Career Training, Professional Development, and Personal Enrichment
Career Training
EICC’s Career Training can help you learn skills in high-demand occupation in a matter of weeks or months. Short-term training programs including nurse aid, child development associate, welder, medical billing and coding, phlebotomy, truck driving, and more.
Iowa students meeting eligibility requirements may be eligible for financial assistance for select short-term training programs in high-demand occupations.
Professional Development
EICC’s Continuing Education and Business Solutions teams work with businesses to design, develop, and source high quality training that up-skills employees and increases productivity.
Customized Training - EICC can create and deliver training customized to each company’s needs. Training is available in computers, human resources, sales and marketing, industrial and technical fields, and workplace safety.
Professional Re-licensure/Certification - Professional continuing education is available to those requiring Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in a variety of areas, including emergency medical services, childcare, cosmetology, auto dealers, human resources, and more.
Technical Training - State-of-the-art, hands-on training is available in welding, electronics, maintenance, machining, and more. EICC can train employees on-site at the business, or at the Blong Technology Center in Davenport or the Muscatine Technology Center.
Public Training Options - Professional development classes and programs are offered in-person and online. Training is available in areas including leadership, technology, safety, and more.
Personal Enrichment - Classes offer an opportunity to explore new topics and interests, like gardening, photography, motorcycle driving, and more.
Court-Mandated Programs - EICC provides programs required by local courts including Drinking Driving, Driver Improvement, Anger Management, and Children in the Middle.
Continuing Education Unit (CEU)
Approved Continuing Education programs to prepare for and maintain license or certifications in professional areas. Classes are approved by appropriate governing agencies and transcripts are maintained. In the past, EICC has offered CEU programs in areas like health, emergency medical services, cosmetology, and food services.
CEUs will be made available for selected courses in accordance with the guidelines established by the licensing board for the specific professions.
English Language Acquisition
ELA- English Language Acquisition (ELA) is a non-credit program to help refugees, immigrants, and others with limited English skills. Classes help students build reading, writing, and speaking skills that they can apply in work, life, and civic situations. Students can also prepare for the U.S. citizenship test.
Adult Educational Services
Adult Basic Education (ABE)- provides learning experiences in reading, writing, math, computer literacy, and other life skills. Small classes and personalized attention let students progress at their own pace to meet learning goals. Class content is designed to individual learning styles.
The High School Equivalency (HSE) Program - prepares you to earn a state-sanctioned high school credential. The program offers four options for earning an HSE diploma:
- HSE by Examination: pass the standardized and nationally formed High School Equivalency Tests (HiSET) in the areas of math, science, reading, writing, and social studies.
- HSE by High School Credit: demonstrate proficiency in subject areas through a review of your high school transcript. For any incomplete requirements, you can complete instructor-guided online courses in the subjects needed to complete HSE requirements. This option may benefit students with minimal number of credits left to complete.
- HSE by Post-Secondary Degree (Domestic): If you didn’t finish high school but completed a post-secondary degree (Associate’s degree or higher) with a regionally accredited institution of higher learning, you may submit your credentials to the Adult Education program for review. Upon review of these credentials, you may be retroactively awarded an HSE diploma with no additional coursework.
- HSE by Post-Secondary Degree (Foreign): If you didn’t finish high school but completed a post-secondary degree (Associate’s degree or higher) with a foreign institution of higher learning, you may submit your credentials to the Adult Education program for review. Upon review of these credentials, you may be retroactively awarded an HSE diploma with no additional coursework. Credentials must be presented in their original form and, if necessary, accompanied by a certified English translation.
Coursework completed by HSE by Examination or HSE by High School Credit serves as preparation for entering college and/or the job market.
Small Business Development Center
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides confidential counseling for current and prospective small business owners in a range of areas, including how to start a business, accounting, financing, marketing, advertising, management, computers and software, and other areas.
The SBDC is jointly sponsored by EICC, the State of Iowa, and the U.S. Small Business Administration. There are 15 centers in Iowa.
EICC Foundation
The Eastern Iowa Community College District Foundation builds awareness, friendships, and financial support to further EICC’s mission of delivering quality education and services to strengthen our community. The Foundation seeks monetary and in-kind resources for district-wide projects, with an emphasis on support for our Continuing Education programming. Focus areas include Adult Basic Education/High School Completion, the Employee Emergency Assistance Fund, and the Eastern Iowa Small Business Development Center.
For more information about the EICC Foundation, call 563-336-3302.
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