Indian Hills Continuing Education & Workforce Solutions

Indian Hills Continuing Education & Workforce Solutions Providing services to anyone who wants to learn a new skill, complete professional relicensure courses, or enhance their professional skills.

Providing services to anyone who wants to learn a new skill, complete professional relicensure courses, earn continuing education credits, or enhance their professional skills. Continuing Education offers non–credit courses in several areas, including:

-General Interest Courses — such as aerobics, art, cake decorating, crafts, dog obedience, golf, motorcycle safety, self–defense, upholstery, and

more.


-Relicensure Courses — for professions such as cosmetology, insurance, nursing, real estate, etc.


-Short–Term Preparatory Courses — in fields such as nursing assistant, commercial truck driver, and computer–aided drafting.


-Adult Career Supplementary Courses — such as apprenticeship training, auto body, basic life support, clerical, food management, homemaker, home health aide, insurance, welding, and more.

🧶 Knitting for Beginners 🧶Ready to try something new and creative? Join us for this fun, hands-on two-session beginner k...
06/11/2026

🧶 Knitting for Beginners 🧶

Ready to try something new and creative? Join us for this fun, hands-on two-session beginner knitting class and learn the skills you need to get started with confidence!

📅 Dates: Tuesday, July 7 & Thursday, July 9
⏰ Time: 6–8 PM
📍 Location: IHCC Centerville Campus
💲 Cost: $74

In this welcoming, small-group class, you’ll learn the fundamentals of knitting, including:
✨ How to read a pattern
✨ Casting on
✨ Knit & purl stitches
✨ Increasing & decreasing
✨ Binding off

By the end, you’ll complete your very own simple dishcloth project—a perfect first creation!

🎒 Bonus: All materials are included! Each student receives a take-home starter kit with:
• Knitting needles
• Yarn
• Notions (tape measure, yarn needle, scissors & storage pouch)

👩‍🏫 Meet the Instructor – Janell Armstrong
Janell brings a lifetime of creativity to her teaching, with a background in art and jewelry design across the Minneapolis–St. Paul area. A passionate self-taught knitter, she loves helping beginners build skills, confidence, and joy through making something by hand.

🧡 Spots are limited—perfect for true beginners!
👉 Register today: ihcc.edu/crafts
📩 Questions? [email protected]
📞 641-683-5281

Invest in confidence, responsibility, and preparedness Handgun Safety Course & Virtual Reality Simulator Training throug...
06/10/2026

Invest in confidence, responsibility, and preparedness

Handgun Safety Course & Virtual Reality Simulator Training through the IHCC Regional Law Enforcement Academy.

👉Handgun Safety Course – 3-Hour Class👈
✅Legal & moral responsibilities of firearm ownership
✅ Firearm safety rules, handling, and care
✅Semi-automatic handgun operation
✅Hands-on virtual reality simulator training
✅Introductory & advanced skills options available

Whether you’re a new gun owner, looking to refresh your handgun safety knowledge, or want realistic, scenario-based training, this course provides professional instruction focused on safe, responsible firearm use.

For more information, email [email protected] or call 641-683-4250.

IHCC offers flexible ways to help certify or recertify in CPR. Contact Ashley at 641-683-5104 for more information or em...
06/10/2026

IHCC offers flexible ways to help certify or recertify in CPR. Contact Ashley at 641-683-5104 for more information or email [email protected].

💼 Take Control of Your Finances with QuickBooks Training! 💰Friday, July 249am – 4 pm$85Ready to build confidence in mana...
06/09/2026

💼 Take Control of Your Finances with QuickBooks Training! 💰
Friday, July 24
9am – 4 pm
$85

Ready to build confidence in managing your business or workplace finances? This QuickBooks training session can help you stay organized and efficient!
✅ Track income and expenses with ease
✅ Create accurate financial reports
✅ Simplify invoicing and payments
✅ Reduce errors and save time
✅ Stay organized and tax-ready

Whether you're new to QuickBooks or want to sharpen your skills, this training can help you work smarter and gain valuable financial confidence.

📊 Invest in your skills and take charge of your finances today!

Register online at https://ihcc.edu/businessclasses
📞 Cathy: 641-683-5281
📧 [email protected]

🚀 Boost Your Skills with Excel Training! 📊The next Microsoft Excel Training is set for Friday, July 10. Register for bot...
06/09/2026

🚀 Boost Your Skills with Excel Training! 📊

The next Microsoft Excel Training is set for Friday, July 10. Register for both sessions and save!

Want to work smarter, not harder? Excel training can help you take your skills—and your career—to the next level!
✅ Save time with shortcuts, formulas, and automation
✅ Create professional reports and eye-catching charts
✅ Analyze data and make better decisions
✅ Reduce errors and improve accuracy
✅ Build confidence and stand out in the workplace

Whether you're new to Excel or looking to sharpen your skills, training can make a big difference in your daily work and future opportunities.

💡 Invest in yourself—your future will thank you!

Register online at https://ihcc.edu/businessclasses
📞 Cathy: 641-683-5281
📧 [email protected]

🛡️ Learn Practical Self Defense Skills at Indian Hills Community College!Indian Hills Community College’s Continuing Edu...
06/08/2026

🛡️ Learn Practical Self Defense Skills at Indian Hills Community College!

Indian Hills Community College’s Continuing Education Department is offering a Self Defense Course designed for everyday people—no experience required.
Join us for this 4 hour self defense training on Saturday, June 20, 2026, where participants will learn how to:
✔ Recognize danger
✔ Overcome the freeze response
✔ Escape common holds
✔ Deliver effective strikes
✔ Defend on the ground
✔ Make smart, legal decisions under pressure

📍 IHCC North Campus – Criminal Justice Lab
⏰ 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
💲 $99 per person

👥 Class limited to 25 participants

This hands on course focuses on real world, practical self defense techniques taught by experienced instructors, helping you build confidence, awareness, and personal safety skills you can use immediately.

🔗 Register today: https://ihcc.edu/fitness
📧 Questions? Contact Shelli Tedrow at [email protected] | 641 683 4250


🍽️ Boost Your Food Safety Skills with a ServSafe Course! ✅📅 Friday, July 24, 2026 (deadline for registering is July 14)⏰...
06/08/2026

🍽️ Boost Your Food Safety Skills with a ServSafe Course! ✅
📅 Friday, July 24, 2026 (deadline for registering is July 14)
⏰ 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
💲 $199.00

Working in food service? A ServSafe course is a smart step toward safer practices and career growth!
✅ Learn proper food handling and sanitation techniques
✅ Reduce the risk of foodborne illness
✅ Meet health department and employer requirements
✅ Build confidence in maintaining a safe kitchen
✅ Strengthen your résumé and career opportunities

Whether you’re new to the industry or looking to refresh your knowledge, ServSafe training helps you protect your customers and your workplace.

💡 Stay safe, stay certified, and stand out in the food service industry!

📝 Register online: https://ihcc.edu/servsafe

📞 Questions? Contact Cathy at 641-683-5281 or [email protected]

🤖 IHCC Robotics Camp for Grades 7, 8 and 9🤖Calling all curious minds! Ready to explore the exciting world of robotics? T...
06/07/2026

🤖 IHCC Robotics Camp for Grades 7, 8 and 9🤖

Calling all curious minds! Ready to explore the exciting world of robotics? This one-day camp is perfect for students who love to learn, build, and problem-solve—no experience required!

📅 Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
📍 Location: IHCC Main Campus – Ottumwa
🎓 Grades: 7th, 8th & 9th
💲 Cost: $20 (lunch included!)

🚀 What to Expect:
Participants will dive into hands-on learning as they work in teams to build and program robots using Festo MecLab kits—just like simplified systems used in real-world automated production!

💡 Students will explore:
• Automated Industrial Technology
• Pneumatics, electrical actuators, sensors & controllers
• Programming and simulation using computers
This engaging camp combines fun, teamwork, and real-world skills, making it a great introduction to careers in automation and technology.

⚠️ Space is limited—early registration is encouraged!

👉 Register now: https://ihcc.edu/roboticscamp

📞 Questions? Contact Cathy Stahl at 641-683-5281

🧶 Knitting for Beginners 🧶Ready to try something new and creative? Join us for this fun, hands-on two-session beginner k...
06/07/2026

🧶 Knitting for Beginners 🧶
Ready to try something new and creative? Join us for this fun, hands-on two-session beginner knitting class and learn the skills you need to get started with confidence!
📅 Dates: Tuesday, July 7 & Thursday, July 9

⏰ Time: 6–8 PM
📍 Location: IHCC Centerville Campus
💲 Cost: $74

In this welcoming, small-group class, you’ll learn the fundamentals of knitting, including:
✨ How to read a pattern
✨ Casting on
✨ Knit & purl stitches
✨ Increasing & decreasing
✨ Binding off

By the end, you’ll complete your very own simple dishcloth project—a perfect first creation!

🎒 Bonus: All materials are included! Each student receives a take-home starter kit with:
• Knitting needles
• Yarn
• Notions (tape measure, yarn needle, scissors & storage pouch)

👩‍🏫 Meet the Instructor – Janell Armstrong
Janell brings a lifetime of creativity to her teaching, with a background in art and jewelry design across the Minneapolis–St. Paul area. A passionate self-taught knitter, she loves helping beginners build skills, confidence, and joy through making something by hand.

🧡 Spots are limited—perfect for true beginners!
👉 Register today: ihcc.edu/crafts

📩 Questions? [email protected]
📞 641-683-5281

Address

525 Grandview Avenue
Ottumwa, IA
52501

Opening Hours

Monday 7:15am - 4:45pm
Tuesday 7:15am - 4:45pm
Wednesday 7:15am - 4:45pm
Thursday 7:15am - 4:45pm

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