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| Course Description (Class) | Class End Date/Time | Class Start Date/Time | Hours Per Meeting | Sunday? | Monday? | Tuesday? | Wednesday? | Thursday? | Friday? | Saturday? | In District Cost | Out of District Cost | Training On Demand | Content URL | Session Format | ||
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| Blueprint to Success | Crafting Your Winning Business Plan: Whether you are a business startup or experienced entrepreneur, this interactive workshop will guide you through writing an effective business plan. You will start writing your plan in class with a business coach in the room to guide your progress. | 1.0000000000 | false | false | true | false | false | false | false | $0.00 | $0.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Emergency Medical Responder | The Emergency Medical Responder is an integral part of the Emergency Medical Services System. The term "first responder" has been applied to the first individual that arrives at the scene regardless of the individual's credentials. This class will provide students with the core knowledge, skills, and attitudes to function in the capacity of a first responder. Each student's first attempt at the certification test is included in the schedule and cost of the course. | 4.0000000000 | false | true | false | true | false | false | false | $859.00 | $1593.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Heartsaver First Aid | Be ready to respond when accidents happen! This First Aid course teaches you how to handle common emergencies like cuts, burns, sprains, broken bones, allergic reactions, and more. You'll learn step-by-step skills to care for someone until professional help arrives. Perfect for parents, teachers, caregivers, and employees in safety-sensitive jobs who need basic First Aid training. No medical experience required. Earn your American Heart Association First Aid certification upon completion of skills test. | 3.0000000000 | false | false | false | false | true | false | false | $49.00 | $79.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED | Learn how to save a life with this hands-on First Aid and CPR course! Designed for everyday people, this class teaches CPR for adults, children, and infants, how to use an AED, and how to help someone who is choking or injured. You’ll also learn how to handle common emergencies like burns, cuts, and sudden illness. Ideal for parents, teachers, babysitters, and employees in safety-sensitive jobs who need basic emergency response training. No medical experience needed—just a desire to be prepared. Earn your American Heart Association certification upon completion of skills test. | 7.0000000000 | false | false | false | false | true | false | false | $74.00 | $128.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Heartsaver CPR AED | Be prepared to save a life with this CPR training designed for adults, children, and infants. You’ll learn how to perform effective CPR, use an AED, and assist someone who is choking. This course is perfect for parents, teachers, babysitters, and employees in safety-sensitive positions who need to know basic CPR skills. No medical background required. Receive your American Heart Association CPR certification after passing a practical skills test. | 3.0000000000 | false | false | false | false | true | false | false | $49.00 | $79.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Risk Management: Mastering the Known and Navigating the Unknown | In an unpredictable world, effective risk management is essential for success—whether you're running a business, managing a project, or planning your personal goals. This class explores the principles and practices of identifying, assessing, and responding to risks you can control—and preparing for those you can't. Through real-world examples, tools, and frameworks, you'll learn how to create actionable risk plans, build resilience, and make confident decisions under uncertainty. Perfect for professionals, entrepreneurs, and planners of all kinds, this course equips you with the skills to turn risk into opportunity. | 1.0000000000 | false | false | false | false | true | false | false | $0.00 | $0.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Backyard Beekeeping for Beginners | Learn the basics to get started beekeeping in your backyard. You'll learn which supplies you'll need, and the knowledge to keep your hive(s) healthy and productive. | 2.0000000000 | false | true | false | true | false | false | false | $99.00 | $198.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Basic Life Support Renewal | This renewal course is designed for healthcare professionals who need to maintain their BLS certification. Refresh and sharpen your skills in one- and two-rescuer CPR for adults, children, and infants, as well as AED use, bag-mask techniques, choking relief, and effective team dynamics. A written exam and skills test are required. Upon successful completion, you’ll receive a 2-year American Heart Association BLS certification. | 3.0000000000 | false | false | true | false | false | false | false | $59.00 | $102.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Dream Spaces in CAD | Turn your ideas into blueprints with this 21-hour evening CAD class designed for anyone ready to create their own dream space. Whether you’re envisioning a new home, a cozy she shed, a functional man cave, a relaxing pool house, or a versatile barn, you’ll learn how to bring your concepts to life using CAD software. Step by step, you’ll build the skills to design, refine, and prepare detailed plans that can move your project from imagination to reality. | 3.0000000000 | false | false | true | false | true | false | false | $349.00 | $698.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| From Dish to Streaming - Cutting the Cost of TV | Fed up with high prices, endless fees and programming packages with 40 channels you don't watch? Cutting the cord and sourcing your TV programming elsewhere is easier than you may think. Join us as we help you discover cable and satellite alternatives to start saving money now. You must be comfortable using the keyboard and mouse and accessing the internet. | 2.0000000000 | false | false | true | false | false | false | false | $29.00 | $58.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Job Safety Analysis Workshop (JSA) | Every job has risks, but the best way to prevent accidents is to plan ahead. In this interactive workshop, students will learn how to conduct a Job Safety Analysis (JSA) to identify workplace hazards before they cause injuries. The course covers step-by-step methods for breaking down job tasks, spotting potential hazards, and recommending safe work practices. Participants will practice creating JSAs they can take back to their worksites, making safety a part of daily operations. Upon completion, learners will receive a certificate showing they are trained in JSA best practices. | 2.0000000000 | false | false | false | true | false | false | false | $60.00 | $120.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Next-Generation Accuplacer | High school students need to contact a career counselor before registering. Once the exam is paid for it is nonrefundable. The Next-Generation Accuplacer is an exam intended to assist in the placement of new full-time students. The tests administered include Reading and Arithmetic. The Reading test assesses the test taker’s ability to derive meaning from a range of texts and to determine the meaning of words and phrases in short and extended contexts. The Arithmetic test focuses on computation, order of operations, estimation and rounding, comparing and ordering values in different formats, and recognizing equivalent values across formats. | 3.0000000000 | false | false | false | false | true | false | false | $10.00 | $10.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Next-Generation Accuplacer | High school students need to contact a career counselor before registering. Once the exam is paid for it is nonrefundable. The Next-Generation Accuplacer is an exam intended to assist in the placement of new full-time students. The tests administered include Reading and Arithmetic. The Reading test assesses the test taker’s ability to derive meaning from a range of texts and to determine the meaning of words and phrases in short and extended contexts. The Arithmetic test focuses on computation, order of operations, estimation and rounding, comparing and ordering values in different formats, and recognizing equivalent values across formats. | 3.0000000000 | false | false | false | false | true | false | false | $10.00 | $10.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| ServSafe Food Handler Course | ServSafe Food Handler course | 3.0000000000 | false | false | false | false | true | false | false | $175.00 | $350.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Sublimation Printing: Basics | Discover the art of sublimation printing and learn how to transfer vibrant, high-quality designs onto a variety of different materials! This hands-on course covers the essential equipment, design setup, printing techniques, and heat pressing methods needed to create custom sublimated products. Perfect for beginners looking to start a small business or explore a new creative hobby. | 3.0000000000 | false | false | false | false | true | false | false | $50.00 | $85.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| OSU Master Gardener Spring Workshop | The Annual OSU Master Gardener Workshop features professional and seasoned speakers. Horticultural topics that are relevant to the area are presented. This program is sponsored by the Garfield County OSU Master Gardeners. For more information and/or to register, call OSU Extension at 580-237-1228. Cost is $35 for the Workshop. | 3.0000000000 | false | false | false | false | false | false | true | $0.00 | $0.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| CDL Truck Driver Training Class A | Go to Central Technology Center's website to sign up for information and to sign up for the class. https://centraltech.edu/truck-driver-training/ The program utilizes classroom instruction, range and road driving, as well as, practical application of skills used in highway driving. You will be prepared to join the trucking industry after 28 days of training. Cost is $4,300.00; tuition assistance, discounts and grants available. Upon successful completion of the class/exams and having met all requirements, students earn: Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Central Tech Truck Driver Training certificate of completion PDTI seal of attainment indicating completion of all standards The state-of-the-art facility has a driving range with more than three miles of paved roadway on 45 acres. The range is equipped with traffic signs, railroad crossing, and skill practice areas designed to allow each student to develop the skills necessary to become proficient in driving today’s tractor trailers. Two students per truck allows each student a minimum of 44 hours of drive time ensuring the ability to develop proficient driving skills including: Control/Vehicle Systems Vehicle Pre-Trip Inspection FMCSA Rules & Regulations Air Brakes Systems Coupling & Uncoupling Various Backing Maneuvers Progressive Shifting Space & Speed Management Compliance Safety & Accountability (CSA) Hours of Service Night Driving | 9.0000000000 | false | true | true | true | true | true | false | $4300.00 | $8600.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Frontline Leadership - Delegation Skills Workshop | We are excited to offer this NEW add on class to our Frontline Leadership program. In this 4 hour workshop, we will cover the following objectives: -Understanding the value of delegation to you, your employees, and your organization. -Identify those tasks that could be delegated to those on your team. -Learn how to analyze a person's readiness to take on a new task. -Utilize a step-by-step process for planning for a delegation meeting. -Practice conducting a delegation conversation. | 4.0000000000 | false | true | false | false | false | false | false | $99.00 | $123.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| AHA/BLS Instructor Update | If you’re a current AHA BLS instructor, this update course helps you renew your certification and stay aligned with the AHA Training Center. Instructors must provide documentation verifying they have taught at least 4 credit classes during their current 2-year certification period. Successfully complete the course to extend your instructor certification for another 2 years. We’re here to help you stay ready to teach and save lives! | 1.0000000000 | false | true | false | false | false | false | false | $20.00 | $36.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Heartsaver First Aid | Be ready to respond when accidents happen! This First Aid course teaches you how to handle common emergencies like cuts, burns, sprains, broken bones, allergic reactions, and more. You'll learn step-by-step skills to care for someone until professional help arrives. Perfect for parents, teachers, caregivers, and employees in safety-sensitive jobs who need basic First Aid training. No medical experience required. Earn your American Heart Association First Aid certification upon completion of skills test. | 3.0000000000 | false | false | true | false | false | false | false | $49.00 | $79.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED | Learn how to save a life with this hands-on First Aid and CPR course! Designed for everyday people, this class teaches CPR for adults, children, and infants, how to use an AED, and how to help someone who is choking or injured. You’ll also learn how to handle common emergencies like burns, cuts, and sudden illness. Ideal for parents, teachers, babysitters, and employees in safety-sensitive jobs who need basic emergency response training. No medical experience needed—just a desire to be prepared. Earn your American Heart Association certification upon completion of skills test. | 7.0000000000 | false | false | true | false | false | false | false | $74.00 | $128.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Heartsaver CPR AED | Be prepared to save a life with this CPR training designed for adults, children, and infants. You’ll learn how to perform effective CPR, use an AED, and assist someone who is choking. This course is perfect for parents, teachers, babysitters, and employees in safety-sensitive positions who need to know basic CPR skills. No medical background required. Receive your American Heart Association CPR certification after passing a practical skills test. | 3.0000000000 | false | false | true | false | false | false | false | $49.00 | $79.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| CNC Tool Identification & Setup Workshop | This workshop gives participants practical, hands-on experience in identifying CNC cutting tools and safely setting them up for machining operations. Learners will work directly with tooling, holders, and CNC equipment to build confidence in tool setup, offsets, and safe handling practices. | 3.0000000000 | false | false | true | false | true | false | false | $99.00 | $198.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Advanced Medical Orientation | Required program orientation for prospective students for Practical Nursing, Radiography, Respiratory Therapy, and Surgical Technology programs. | 3.0000000000 | false | false | false | true | false | false | false | $0.00 | $0.00 | false | In Class | ||||
| Basic Life Support Provider | Sharpen your emergency response skills with this BLS course for healthcare professionals and rescuers. Learn one- and two-rescuer CPR for adults, children, and infants, plus AED use, bag-mask skills, choking relief, and team-based response. A written exam and hands-on skills test are required. Earn a 2-year American Heart Association certification and stay prepared when every second counts. | 4.0000000000 | false | false | false | false | true | false | false | $74.00 | $132.00 | false | In Class | ||||