Featured Courses Food Safety Manager Certification: ServSafe Course & Exam 08/19/26 - 08/19/26 09/16/26 - 09/16/26 10/12/26 - 10/12/26 Illinois regulations require food establishments to have at least one certified food protection manager (CFPM) on staff. This course uses the ServSafe program developed by the National Restaurant Association. CPR Health Care Provider 08/05/26 - 08/05/26 09/02/26 - 09/02/26 10/06/26 - 10/06/26 11/07/26 - 11/07/26 12/02/26 - 12/02/26 Learn to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations, and provide early use of an AED. This course provides the information, training, demonstration and practice necessary to pass the CPR Health Care Provider. Advanced Drinking Water Class A and B Click the register link to see available sessions KCC, in partnership with Black Hawk College is offering this course. This course covers a majority of the significant procedures and concepts related to the operation and maintenance of Illinois Class A and Class B public water supply operations and will prepare students for the Class A and Class B water operators' IL EPA exam and certification. Students must meet specific experience, education, and examination requirements in order to qualify for certification. Spanish Interpretation: Medical Click the register link to see available sessions Interpreters are needed in medical environments to assist clients unable to communicate in English. Language barriers can prevent some clients from accessing services which might leave them at risk for receiving inappropriate medical care. This healthcare interpreters training course will provide a strong foundation. Advanced Wastewater Treatment Class 1 and 2 Click the register link to see available sessions KCC, in partnership with Black Hawk College offers this course to help prepare you for the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Class 1 and 2 Wastewater Operator Exam. It covers key procedures and concepts in the operation and maintenance of advanced water treatment systems. Topics include: activated sludge, chemical addition, digesters, primary and tertiary treatment, and pumps and pumping. Beginning Drinking Water Class C and D Click the register link to see available sessions KCC, in partnership with Black Hawk College is offering this course. If you are beginning a career in the water field, this course will prepare you for certification testing as a Class C and D Public Water Supply Operator. It will also serve as continuing education credits for Class A and B certificate holders. Beginning Wastewater Treatment Class 3 and 4 Click the register link to see available sessions KCC, in partnership with Black Hawk College offers this course to help prepare you for the Class 3 and Class 4 wastewater operators' state exam and IL EPA certification. Applicants must meet specific experience, education, and examination requirements in order to qualify for certification. You will earn three months of on-the-job credit by completing this class and gain confidence in your abilities as you take this first step in moving up in this vital water field. Design with Canva for Business or Social Click the register link to see available sessions Canva is a brilliant and easy way to create your own beautiful designs and graphics without any graphicdesign experience. Whether you have a business or social need, there is no one better to learn from thanCarla Gentle, Professional and Certified Writer and Marketer with Marketing the Write Way, who usesCanva regularly for her own business needs. From presentations, social media, and newsletters, to logos,flyers, or just an image to use as you please, Canva has taken the graphics world by storm. In this class,learn the basic skills required to create and manage your own graphic design projects using powerful,built-in Canva tools, and more. Ethics in the Clinical Relationship Click the register link to see available sessions This engaging skill-building workshop explores the ethical principles and practices that guide professionals in helping relationships. Participants will examine real-world ethical challenges and develop strategies for making sound, client-centered decisions. Topics include ethical decision-making frameworks, diagnosis and ethics, strength-based ethical practice, the ethical use of evidence-based interventions, professional boundaries, physical touch, self-disclosure, verbal communication, and ending helping relationships in an ethical and professional manner. Let Them Be Little: Understanding Kindergarten Readiness Click the register link to see available sessions Kindergarten readiness has become a major focus in early childhood education, but readiness is about more than early academics. This training examines how unrealistic expectations can unintentionally place pressure on young children and educators. Participants will explore developmentally appropriate expectations, the value of play, and the foundational skills children truly need before entering kindergarten. Through reflection and discussion, educators willconsider how to create environments that support confidence, independence, emotional regulation, communication, and curiosity while still honoring childhood. This session encourages professionals to see readiness as a process of healthy development rather than a race to the next stage. Let Them Invent: The Learning Behind Loose Parts Click the register link to see available sessions Children do not need expensive toys to engage in meaningful learning. Loose parts play encourages creativity, problem-solving, collaboration, and imagination through open-ended materials that can be moved, combined, redesigned, and explored in endless ways. This training will help educators understand the value of loose parts play while providing practical ideas for creating engaging, developmentally appropriate experiences in early childhoodenvironments. Participants will explore how loose parts support all areas of development, learn strategies for introducing materials intentionally, and discuss ways to manage organization, safety, and classroom expectations. Educators will leave with practical ideas for using affordable and accessible materials to spark curiosity, engagement, and deeper learning. The Foundation of Healthy Hair Services Click the register link to see available sessions As licensed cosmetologists and barbers, we understand that the shampoo and conditioner process is not simply a routine step, it is the foundation for healthy hair, proper product performance and client satisfaction. Today's clients have diverse hair textures, densities, porosities and scalp needs. A professional cosmetologist must be able to analyze the condition of the hair and scalp, select the correct cleansing products, and provide customized conditioning treatments that prepare the hair for the desired service. This course will explore how proper shampooing and conditioning techniques protect the integrity of the hair, improve service results, prevent unnecessary damage, and create a more professional client experience.

Featured Courses

Food Safety Manager Certification: ServSafe Course & Exam 08/19/26 - 08/19/26 09/16/26 - 09/16/26 10/12/26 - 10/12/26 Illinois regulations require food establishments to have at least one certified food protection manager (CFPM) on staff. This course uses the ServSafe program developed by the National Restaurant Association.

CPR Health Care Provider 08/05/26 - 08/05/26 09/02/26 - 09/02/26 10/06/26 - 10/06/26 11/07/26 - 11/07/26 12/02/26 - 12/02/26 Learn to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations, and provide early use of an AED. This course provides the information, training, demonstration and practice necessary to pass the CPR Health Care Provider.

Advanced Drinking Water Class A and B Click the register link to see available sessions KCC, in partnership with Black Hawk College is offering this course. This course covers a majority of the significant procedures and concepts related to the operation and maintenance of Illinois Class A and Class B public water supply operations and will prepare students for the Class A and Class B water operators' IL EPA exam and certification. Students must meet specific experience, education, and examination requirements in order to qualify for certification.

Spanish Interpretation: Medical Click the register link to see available sessions Interpreters are needed in medical environments to assist clients unable to communicate in English. Language barriers can prevent some clients from accessing services which might leave them at risk for receiving inappropriate medical care. This healthcare interpreters training course will provide a strong foundation.

Advanced Wastewater Treatment Class 1 and 2 Click the register link to see available sessions KCC, in partnership with Black Hawk College offers this course to help prepare you for the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Class 1 and 2 Wastewater Operator Exam. It covers key procedures and concepts in the operation and maintenance of advanced water treatment systems. Topics include: activated sludge, chemical addition, digesters, primary and tertiary treatment, and pumps and pumping.

Beginning Drinking Water Class C and D Click the register link to see available sessions KCC, in partnership with Black Hawk College is offering this course. If you are beginning a career in the water field, this course will prepare you for certification testing as a Class C and D Public Water Supply Operator. It will also serve as continuing education credits for Class A and B certificate holders.

Beginning Wastewater Treatment Class 3 and 4 Click the register link to see available sessions KCC, in partnership with Black Hawk College offers this course to help prepare you for the Class 3 and Class 4 wastewater operators' state exam and IL EPA certification. Applicants must meet specific experience, education, and examination requirements in order to qualify for certification. You will earn three months of on-the-job credit by completing this class and gain confidence in your abilities as you take this first step in moving up in this vital water field.

Design with Canva for Business or Social Click the register link to see available sessions Canva is a brilliant and easy way to create your own beautiful designs and graphics without any graphicdesign experience. Whether you have a business or social need, there is no one better to learn from thanCarla Gentle, Professional and Certified Writer and Marketer with Marketing the Write Way, who usesCanva regularly for her own business needs. From presentations, social media, and newsletters, to logos,flyers, or just an image to use as you please, Canva has taken the graphics world by storm. In this class,learn the basic skills required to create and manage your own graphic design projects using powerful,built-in Canva tools, and more.

Ethics in the Clinical Relationship Click the register link to see available sessions This engaging skill-building workshop explores the ethical principles and practices that guide professionals in helping relationships. Participants will examine real-world ethical challenges and develop strategies for making sound, client-centered decisions. Topics include ethical decision-making frameworks, diagnosis and ethics, strength-based ethical practice, the ethical use of evidence-based interventions, professional boundaries, physical touch, self-disclosure, verbal communication, and ending helping relationships in an ethical and professional manner.

Let Them Be Little: Understanding Kindergarten Readiness Click the register link to see available sessions Kindergarten readiness has become a major focus in early childhood education, but readiness is about more than early academics. This training examines how unrealistic expectations can unintentionally place pressure on young children and educators. Participants will explore developmentally appropriate expectations, the value of play, and the foundational skills children truly need before entering kindergarten. Through reflection and discussion, educators willconsider how to create environments that support confidence, independence, emotional regulation, communication, and curiosity while still honoring childhood. This session encourages professionals to see readiness as a process of healthy development rather than a race to the next stage.

Let Them Invent: The Learning Behind Loose Parts Click the register link to see available sessions Children do not need expensive toys to engage in meaningful learning. Loose parts play encourages creativity, problem-solving, collaboration, and imagination through open-ended materials that can be moved, combined, redesigned, and explored in endless ways. This training will help educators understand the value of loose parts play while providing practical ideas for creating engaging, developmentally appropriate experiences in early childhoodenvironments. Participants will explore how loose parts support all areas of development, learn strategies for introducing materials intentionally, and discuss ways to manage organization, safety, and classroom expectations. Educators will leave with practical ideas for using affordable and accessible materials to spark curiosity, engagement, and deeper learning.

The Foundation of Healthy Hair Services Click the register link to see available sessions As licensed cosmetologists and barbers, we understand that the shampoo and conditioner process is not simply a routine step, it is the foundation for healthy hair, proper product performance and client satisfaction. Today's clients have diverse hair textures, densities, porosities and scalp needs. A professional cosmetologist must be able to analyze the condition of the hair and scalp, select the correct cleansing products, and provide customized conditioning treatments that prepare the hair for the desired service. This course will explore how proper shampooing and conditioning techniques protect the integrity of the hair, improve service results, prevent unnecessary damage, and create a more professional client experience.