Courses

The Advanced Tanker Training program will concentrate on teaching students how to safely operate a tanker. The program will take place over 2.5 weeks per student. Each student will have 5 hours of simulator and 60 hours behind the wheel of a truck. In order to enter the program, students must be a graduate of the Indian Hills CDL program or an equivalent program from another school, who is recommended by an instructor, or they must pass a 2-hour drive test demonstrating a basic skill level. Students must obtain the tank endorsement through the DOT prior to the start of class. Course scheduling is subject to instructor availability and will be done primarily based on company and student demand.   

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This class is the required annual 3 hour class for all school bus drivers.    

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Wednesday, October 7, 2026, Albia High School - Library
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, North Mahaska High School
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, Sigourney High School
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, Wayne County High School
Thursday, November 5, 2026, Davis County High School
Saturday, December 12, 2026, Advanced Technology Center - Room 112
Wednesday, January 27, 2027, Fairfield Middle School
Wednesday, February 3, 2027, Oskaloosa High School
Wednesday, March 17, 2027, Centerville - Bus Garage
Wednesday, March 24, 2027, Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont High School
Wednesday, April 14, 2027, Cardinal High School
Wednesday, May 5, 2027, Advanced Technology Center - Room 112

Class A CDL program concentrates on teaching students how to safely operate a combination Class A vehicle.  Each student will have approximately 40 hours of classroom theory training (This includes some Simulator time), 10 hours of pre-post trip inspection training, 50 hours of skills (Range/Backing) training, and 80 hours behind-the-wheel (BTW) of a tractor-trailer on public road.  DOT testing is included for those who complete training successfully. What you need to start class:  CDL Permit,  Certified Copy of your Motor Vehicle Report, DOT Physical https://iowadot.gov/#/services  Federal DOT requires (Part 391.11.b.2) that students can read and speak in the English language sufficiently. As a result, a minimum Bronze score on NCRC is required.  

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September 12, 2026 to November 8, 2026, North Campus - Room 143 - Truck Driving Classroom
September 14, 2026 to October 22, 2026, North Campus - Room 143 - Truck Driving Classroom
November 2, 2026 to December 10, 2026, North Campus - Room 143 - Truck Driving Classroom
January 4, 2027 to February 11, 2027, North Campus - Room 143 - Truck Driving Classroom
March 15, 2027 to April 22, 2027, North Campus - Room 143 - Truck Driving Classroom
March 20, 2027 to May 16, 2027, North Campus - Room 143 - Truck Driving Classroom
May 10, 2027 to June 17, 2027, North Campus - Room 143 - Truck Driving Classroom
July 19, 2027 to August 26, 2027, North Campus - Room 143 - Truck Driving Classroom

This course is designed for those seeking a Class A CDL for automatic transmission only. Training includes classroom theory training (this includes some Simulator time),  pre-post trip inspection training, skills (Range/Backing) training, and behind-the-wheel (BTW) of a tractor-trailer on public road.  DOT testing is included for those who complete training successfully. What you need to start class:  CDL Permit,  Certified Copy of your Motor Vehicle Report, DOT Physical, minimum Bronze score on NCRC testing.  The course meets the ELDT requirements as outlined by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), (49 CFR § 380.503).     

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February 15, 2027 to March 11, 2027, North Campus - Room 143 - Truck Driving Classroom
April 26, 2027 to June 17, 2027, North Campus - Room 143 - Truck Driving Classroom
June 21, 2027 to July 15, 2027, North Campus - Room 143 - Truck Driving Classroom

This Class A CDL training course is designed to meet all theory (knowledge) requirements listed in The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 49 CFR Part 380, Special Training Requirements. It includes sections covering basic operation, safe operating procedures, advanced operating practices, vehicle systems and reporting malfunctions, and non-driving activities-all essential to obtaining your Class A driver's license. This CDL course was created in collaboration with an approved training provider listed on FMCSA's Training Provider Registry (TPR).   

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The CDL Refresher course offers the prospective Professional Driver a chance to touch-up or refresh their skills. The ideal candidate would be someone who has been away from the trucking industry for some time and wants to re enter the industry, but knows their skills are soft. We can help get Drivers back on the road by refreshing their skills in defensive driving, shifting, backing, turning technique and many other skills necessary for a safe driver.   

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There is a real need for Professional Drivers in the industry.  If you take safety seriously, are looking for a career change and to earn some extra money, this might be the job for you!  There are opportunities for both full and part-time drivers. CDL Passenger Endorsement is required for any commercial vehicle that transports 16 or more passengers, including the driver.  This would include delivery vehicles, motor coaches, and public service motor vehicles. During our course, students will learn the theory, as well as the skills necessary to safely drive school and other passenger buses in many situations and environments.  At the conclusion of the course, the DOT skills test will be administered onsite, and upon passing, students will be eligible to obtain a Class 'B' Commercial Driver's license, carrying the Passenger Endorsement. On the first day of class, students will be required to present a certified copy of their MVR (Motor Vehicle Record), Commercial Learner's Permit, school bus/passenger permits (depending on which endorsements they are looking to obtain), and a current DOT physical.  Please call our Continuing Education office at 641-683-5249 with any questions. 

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There is a real need for Professional Drivers in the Passenger and School Bus industry.  If you take safety seriously, are looking for a career change and to earn some extra money, this might be the job for you!  There are opportunities for both full and part-time drivers. CDL Passenger Endorsement is required for any commercial vehicle that transports 16 or more passengers, including the driver.  This would include delivery vehicles, motor coaches, and public service motor vehicles such as school buses.  School bus drivers must have a School Bus Endorsement in addition to the Passenger Endorsement. During our course, students will learn the theory, as well as the skills necessary to safely drive school and other passenger buses in many situations and environments.  At the conclusion of the course, the DOT skills test will be administered onsite, and upon passing, students will be eligible to obtain a Class 'B' Commercial Driver's license, carrying the Passenger Endorsement. On the first day of class, students will be required to present a certified copy of their MVR (Motor Vehicle Record), Commercial Learner's Permit, school bus/passenger permits (depending on which endorsements they are looking to obtain), and a current DOT physical.  Please call our Continuing Education office at 641-683-5249 with any questions. 

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November 9-19, 2026, North Campus - Room 143 - Truck Driving Classroom
February 15-25, 2027, North Campus - Room 143 - Truck Driving Classroom
June 21, 2027 to July 1, 2027, North Campus - Room 143 - Truck Driving Classroom
August 2-12, 2027, North Campus - Room 143 - Truck Driving Classroom

Earn your Driver Education Behind-the-Wheel authorization in our accelerated Driver Education Program. Any qualified individual 25 years or older may earn the Driver and Safety Education Behind-the-Wheel Authorization by successfully completing this two-part course. The course consists of two online classes. This class is part two. This course is the Driver Education Behind-the-Wheel Practicum. This course will prepare you to become a behind the wheel instructor through observation of students and the opportunity to teach real students with an approved mentor instructor. You will learn how to develop driving routes and how to implement driving skills through the students learning process. 9 hours of observations Behind-the-Wheel and 6 hours of Student Teaching Behind-the-Wheel. This course does NOT qualify instructor candidate to be an endorsed driver's education classroom instructor. This class must be taken concurrently with DED 3360, BTW Theory. Please note that additional travel costs will be required for the Practicum course outside of the Indian Hills enrollment. The course instructor will travel to the instructor candidate's location to administer the Behind-the-Wheel (BTW) Practicum Student Teaching portion of the course. All Observations with another driving school must be approved by the Course instructor prior to beginning those assignments. If a driving school cannot be approved or a driving school is not available to provide observations to the student instructor, the Course instructor will schedule student observations for you. These additional costs must be paid to the Course Instructor. These expenses are not part of the course curriculum as they require use of a driver education vehicle. These costs will cover liability insurance, mileage, food and any overnight accommodations if the distance is greater than 2 hours travel time. Travel expenses are paid directly to the instructor. This course in conjunction with BTW Theory should be completed in 6-10 weeks. Contact Andy Nelson at 641-242-0600 or andy@saferdriver.net for more information.

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August 31, 2026 to June 1, 2027, WWW - Online

Earn your Driver Education Behind-the-Wheel authorization in our accelerated Driver Education Program. Any qualified individual 25 years or older may earn the Driver and Safety Education Behind-the-Wheel Authorization by successfully completing this two-part course. The course consists of two online classes. This class is part one. This course is the Driver Education Behind-the-Wheel Theory. This course will prepare you to become a behind the wheel instructor through materials provided to you about the skills necessary to instruct new drivers on the various driving maneuvers to become a safe and responsible driver. You will learn how to help the novice teen driver develop vehicle operational skills and good driving habits. You will be provided instructional techniques to train new drivers in the vehicle, manage the classroom in the car, preparing the new driver for various driving situations, critical thinking and decision-making exercises. Emphasis is placed on laboratory organization and administration, maintaining a calm, safe learning environment, and understanding that all new drivers learn differently. This course does NOT qualify the instructor candidate to be an endorsed driver's education classroom instructor. This class must be taken concurrently with DED 3370, BTW Practicum. This course in conjunction with BTW Practicum should be completed in 6-10 weeks. Contact Andy Nelson, Course Instructor at 641-242-0600 or andy@saferdriver.net for more information.

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August 31, 2026 to June 1, 2027, WWW - Online

This Classroom course will help prepare you to become a driver education classroom instructor and be able to teach from a driver education curriculum. The purpose of the Fundamental Concepts of Teaching and Learning Course is to train individuals to become professional teachers in driver education. The course is designed to provide instructor candidates with a fundamental understanding of the teaching and learning process, and the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to teach driver education. To be eligible for this Classroom Endorsement course and earn the Iowa 5-12 Driver and Safety Education Endorsement, you must be a licensed educator or administrator in good standing with the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners (BOEE). In addition, you must have successfully completed both the Behind-the-Wheel Theory and Behind-the-Wheel Practicum courses for college credit. Please note that if you completed the Behind-the-Wheel Theory and Practicum courses through another institution, you will be required to retake both courses through Indian Hills Community College in order to earn the Iowa 5-12 Driver and Safety Education Endorsement. If you have not yet completed the Behind-the-Wheel Theory and Practicum courses, they must be completed before beginning the Classroom Endorsement course. However, you may enroll in all three courses at the same time. Once enrolled, the course instructor will provide guidance on the recommended sequence and next steps. Classroom Course Length: 6 to 10 weeks. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Behind-the-Wheel Theory and Behind-the-Wheel Practicum courses for college credit. If you have additional questions, please contact: Andy Nelson, Course Instructor, andy@saferdriver.net, 641-242-0600.

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August 31, 2026 to June 1, 2027, WWW - Online

Aviation Maintenance Testing.

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August 31, 2026 to August 29, 2027, North Campus - Room 110 - Aviation Lab

Aviation Maintenance Testing.

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August 31, 2026 to August 29, 2027, North Campus - Room 110 - Aviation Lab

Aviation Maintenance Testing.

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August 31, 2026 to August 29, 2027, North Campus - Room 110 - Aviation Lab

The Advanced Tanker Training program will concentrate on teaching students how to safely operate a tanker. The program will take place over 2.5 weeks per student. Each student will have 5 hours of simulator and 60 hours behind the wheel of a truck. In order to enter the program, students must be a graduate of the Indian Hills CDL program or an equivalent program from another school, who is recommended by an instructor, or they must pass a 2-hour drive test demonstrating a basic skill level. Students must obtain the tank endorsement through the DOT prior to the start of class. Course scheduling is subject to instructor availability and will be done primarily based on company and student demand.   

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This course contains no sessions
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This course will discuss and review the Federal knowledge requirements for trainees seeking a Hazardous Materials (H) endorsement to operate CMVs used in the transportation of hazardous materials as defined in § 383.5. Trainees seeking an H endorsement, as described in § 383.93(c)(4), must complete this curriculum with an 80% or higher  in order to take the State administered knowledge test for the H endorsement.     

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Thursday, October 22, 2026, North Campus - Room 143 - Truck Driving Classroom
Thursday, December 10, 2026, North Campus - Room 143 - Truck Driving Classroom
Thursday, February 11, 2027, North Campus - Room 143 - Truck Driving Classroom
Thursday, April 22, 2027, North Campus - Room 143 - Truck Driving Classroom
Thursday, June 17, 2027, North Campus - Room 143 - Truck Driving Classroom
Thursday, August 26, 2027, North Campus - Room 143 - Truck Driving Classroom

Have you ever thought about soaring through the peaceful night sky? This holiday special is taking place after dark and over the holiday season so you can take the first step toward learning to fly with the city of Ottumwa shining brightly underneath you. You'll spend 1 hour with a Certified Flight Instructor covering the basic of flight training, including half-hour of actual flight time over Ottumwa, Iowa. The Aviation Professional Pilot program at IHCC is an FAA Part 141 certified pilot school. If you enjoy the lesson, please let us know! We would be happy to discuss all the flight training opportunities available. We can personalize a plan for hobby flyers or get you started down the path toward an Associate of Applied Science Degree and a Life.Changing. career in the aviation industry! Register and pay to reserve your spot. Once you have registered a flight instructor will contact you to set up a time. * Subject to weight restrictions dependent on aircraft loading. ** Per TSA regulations, flight students may be required to provide proof of US citizenship prior to flying. Non-citizens may still be able to participate. Please contact the Aviation Professional Pilot program at 641-683-4273 or email kody.snider@indianhills.edu for more information prior to registration.

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This course contains no sessions
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Take controls at Indian Hills Community College! Sign up today to take your introductory flight lesson. You'll spend 1 hour with a Certified Flight Instructor covering the basic of flight training, including half-hour of actual flight time over Ottumwa, Iowa. The Aviation Professional Pilot program at IHCC is an FAA Part 141 certified pilot school. If you enjoy the lesson, please let us know! We would be happy to discuss all the flight training opportunities available. We can personalize a plan for hobby flyers or get you started down the path toward an Associate of Applied Science Degree and a Life.Changing. career in the aviation industry! Register and pay to reserve your spot. Once you have registered a flight instructor will contact you to set up a time. * Subject to weight restrictions dependent on aircraft loading. ** Per TSA regulations, flight students may be required to provide proof of US citizenship prior to flying. Non-citizens may still be able to participate. Please contact the Aviation Professional Pilot program at 641-683-4273 or email kody.snider@indianhills.edu for more information prior to registration.

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August 31, 2026 to August 26, 2027, North Campus - Room 110 - Aviation Lab

CDL Training given by the Iowa DOT on updates and new testing requirements for CDL.   

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Gain the understanding and skills to become a safe and responsible moped driver in just six hours of classroom instruction. Classroom instruction includes operator and moped preparation, basic control skills, safe riding practices, how to handle complex situations, and moped care. This course does not include hands-on moped instruction. This course meets Iowa Department of Transportation requirements to obtain a moped license at 14. All students must be at least 13-1/2 years of age to take this class. Students should bring a sack lunch.   

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The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) Basic RiderCourse (updated) is a learn-to-ride education and training safety program that consists of the MSF Basic 5-hour eCourse to address basic motorcycle knowledge, and approximately 11 hours of on-cycle, hands-on instruction.  A course completion card may provide an insurance discount.  Riders must be able to balance a bicycle to participate in the riding portion of the course, and a riding skills test must be passed for successful completion.  Space is limited in each class, so pre-registration and pre-payment is required for this class.  Each participant will be provided a unique log-in for the 5-hour eCourse portion of the class. 

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This course contains no sessions
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All new drivers must complete the online modules and pass the Iowa Certification Exam prior to coming to the face to face class. You must bring a copy of the certificate of completion to class with you.  

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Wednesday, October 28, 2026, Advanced Technology Center - Room 112
Saturday, February 20, 2027, Advanced Technology Center - Room 112
Wednesday, April 28, 2027, Advanced Technology Center - Room 112

Ground Flight Supplemental Instruction

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August 31, 2026 to August 29, 2027, North Campus - Room 110 - Aviation Lab

This course covers the first half of the ground training for private pilot certification or Stage I of the FAA approved curriculum. Subjects include the pilot training system, aviation opportunities, human factors, airplane systems, aerodynamics of maneuvering flight, and the flight environment. 

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This course covers the Stages I and II of the FAA Private Pilot curriculum. Subjects include weather, performance, navigation, human factors, and cross country flying. Students must complete and pass Stages II and III and Private Pilot End-of-Course exams in order to complete the course. 

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This course contains no sessions
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Pilot Supplemental Flight Instruction.

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August 31, 2026 to August 29, 2027, North Campus - Room 110 - Aviation Lab

Are you a pilot looking for an inexpensive option to maintain proficiency? What about a prospective student pilot who wants to get their hands on the flight controls without leaving the ground? If so, you are encouraged to consider the Redbird Advanced Aviation Training Device available at Indian Hills Community College. This is the same FAA approved, full-motion training tool used by our flight students enrolled in the Aviation Professional Pilot program, but is also made available to the public. Single and multi-engine configurations are available. Give us a call to see if our Redbird can meet your training needs!   

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This course contains no sessions
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