Business and Community Solutions

Adobe Illustrator Essentials
2026-05-31 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-30 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-31 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-31 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-30 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Adobe Illustrator is the industry standard computer illustration software. Use Illustrator to draw shapes and design logos, flyers, posters, banners, business cards or any other vector graphics for print or web. In this course, you will learn Adobe Illustrator fundamentals to set up a print document and use various tools to draw, type and color all kinds of shapes and illustrations. Learn how to efficiently manage layers and artboards, and create print-ready PDF documents. Access to Adobe Illustrator software required. One-month course. Agenda Unit 1: Getting to Know the Interface and Drawing Tools -Interface menus, tools and panels. -Working with various drawing and transformation tools -Drawing anything from simple to complex shapes and illustrations. Unit 2: Working with Color and Text -Working with color panels in the software -Creating, managing and applying color and color groups -Learning how to type and format text using various text formatting and styling tools and panels. Unit 3: Working with Layers and Pen tool -Layers and layer management -Working with the Pen tool -Modifying a drawing using Pen tool options. Unit 4: Working with Artboards -Creating and managing multiple Artboards -Learning how to layout and design corporate package -Business cards, letterhead and envelopes -Creating print-ready PDF files.

Veterinary Assistant
2026-05-31 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-30 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-31 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-31 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-30 08:00 - 17:00
If you have ever considered a career as a veterinary assistant, you might have quite a few questions about what it is they do: What vaccinations do cats and dogs? What is the best way to control fleas? What do you do if your dog has a cut? What is the best way to deal with an emergency situation involving a pet? This course answers these questions and more.
You will learn about pet nutrition and a variety of health and safety issues. You will understand how to treat and prevent parasites, including roundworms and heartworms. You will even learn the facts of life, as it pertains to dogs and cats. You will explore current thoughts on spaying and neutering, how to deal with the very emotional issues of euthanasia, pet loss, and how best to assist clients in a time of need.
Requirements

PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader. Click here to download the Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Getting Started with Google Workspace
2026-05-31 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-30 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-31 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-31 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-30 08:00 - 17:00
In a business environment—using Google Workspace, a web-based suite of applications designed for different types of work—can significantly increase your productivity. These apps can increase creativity, critical thinking, and communication in a classroom setting. Google Workspace can also be beneficial in personal use as you look to deepen your understanding of working with others, including family, friends, teammates, volunteers, and more! In this Google Workspace training course, you will learn about the many free apps (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, Contacts, Calendar, Meet, and Chat) that Google makes available on the web and how to put them to work for business, hobbies, and personal projects. You will find out how to use each of the most popular Google apps and how they fit together to support each other and make things easier for you—from sending email messages to creating business and personal documents to sharing files and more.
Upon successful completion of your course, you will know the ins and outs of Google Workspace apps, such as beginner and advanced features and formulas from your Google Sheets training, Gmail best practices, and world-class presentations produced using Slides.

EKG Technician
2026-05-31 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-30 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-31 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-31 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-30 08:00 - 17:00
The course will combine theory and practice to provide instruction in all aspects of EKG technology and patient care. Students will learn about the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system, appropriate patient care, and how to properly conduct an electrocardiogram (ECG). The course will also provide students with knowledge as to how to diagnose different rhythms discovered through ECG tests. Additional topics that students will learn about are the use of pacemakers as well as ECG cardiogram artifacts and the 12-leag ECG and acute myocardial infarction. Upon completing this course, students will have gained knowledge and confidence to be able to move one step closer to taking either the AMCA EKG Technician Certification (ETC) national certification exam. Details

Child Development Associate
2026-06-15, 2026-07-15
This exciting course is designed to provide you with a working knowledge of early childhood education and prepare you for the Child Development Associate® (CDA) certification process of the Council for Professional Recognition with content review, assessment practice, and portfolio preparation.
The course will include a thorough introduction to early childhood education. Topics covered include how children learn and grow, safe and healthy environments, physical and cognitive growth, social and emotional development, guidance, relationships with families, creativity and the young child, play, research-based planning of developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculums, and activities, program management, and professionalism. With an integrated approach to child development, students will learn the principles of child growth and development from birth through age five and how they align with the eight CDA competencies and National Association of the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) professional standards.
In a guided step-by-step process, you will culminate your learning experience by gathering all your assignments to build a portfolio and receiving instructor feedback from a certified CDA Professional Development (PD) Specialist™ to be well prepared for the CDA Verification Visit. Upon course completion, you will be ready for your early childhood education certification. This course offers enrollment with or without a voucher. The voucher covers the fee/cost to sit for the certifying exam upon eligibility.
Our Child Development Associate course offers a unique opportunity to learn two pathways for the price of one, teaching both infant/toddler and preschool-age topics and techniques. Moreover, within two years of completing this comprehensive online course, you are eligible to receive assistance in preparing for your second pathway certification, including portfolio preparation and exam practice questions. This provides you with greater flexibility and opportunity for your career—all without any additional out-of-pocket expenses.
What you will learn

Evaluate and make recommendations for modifications of regulations regarding children’s health, safety, and learning environments
Identify typical stages of cognitive, linguistic, physical, social, and emotional development
Develop a list of developmentally appropriate activities and materials that encourage physical, linguistic, cognitive, creative, social, and emotional development in children from birth to age five
Implement appropriate guidance techniques for specific situations relating to children’s behaviors
Demonstrate skills in practical application of developmental principles and theories, observation techniques, and recognition of growth and development patterns
Apply the competency statements into practice in an early childhood setting
Prepare to become a certified child development associate professional
Communicate qualifications for employability

How you will benefit

Build a portfolio for your verification visit with PD Specialist feedback
Know how to team with parents and guardians to track milestones or identify developmental delays
Develop appropriate lesson plans with accommodations
Complete one of the leading CDA classes

Spanish for Health Care
2026-06-30, 2026-07-31, 2026-08-31, 2026-09-30, 2026-10-31
Spanish for Health Care is a self-paced, online occupational Spanish conversation course that seeks to bridge the communication gap between English-speaking healthcare professionals and Spanish-speaking patients. Details

Mastering the Meat Counter - Hybrid
2026-06-30
This course provides the foundational skills necessary for work as a knowledgeable and efficient meat clerk. Participants will gain practical experience in the art of meat packaging, effective clerk and counter sales, proper customer interaction, and product knowledge.
This course utilizes a hybrid learning model, delivering core curriculum content – including lessons, assignments, required readings, and instructional videos – through an online platform. Students then participate in mandatory, in-person lab sessions at a local partnering meat locker. These sessions provide critical hands-on practice, direct observation of skills, and practical testing to ensure competency in the subject matter.
Students will need access to a computer or laptop and the internet to access the curriculum.

Coaching Authorization
2026-07-29 - 2027-01-28, 2026-09-30 - 2027-04-01
Learn about coaching and meet the Iowa requirements for coaching authorization. You will integrate critical concepts from human development, anatomy/physiology, and physical education with coaching philosophy and techniques, care and prevention of athletic injuries, and the ethics and legal aspects of coaching.

Required Concussion Training is via the Iowa High School Athletic Association at Concussion Online Training. Log onto the site, click on the Free Sports Concussion Course, follow the directions, complete the course, print your certificate, and submit it to your instructor.
Additional topics: Structure & Function of the Human Body, Human Growth & Development, Techniques and Theory, Professional Ethics and Legal Issues, Prevention & Care of Athletic Injuries, and Medical & Safety Problems.

This certification requires a minimum of 55 contact hours of coursework. Iowa requires an application fee ($85) and a background check fee ($75); fingerprinting is included with the submission of state forms. These fees may be paid online with a credit card ($3 service fee). Applicants under age 20 must upload a copy of their high school diploma (required transcript) to the online application for coaching authorization. As of April 23, 2017, the BOEE requires applications to document current completion of a hands-on (not online) CPR training (see AHA HeartSaver CPR/AED/First Aid on page 11). CPR training through the following organizations will also be accepted: American Heart Association, American Red Cross, American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI), National Safety Council (NSC), or Medic First Aid. Please contact Iowa Valley to register at 641-752-4645.
