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Career Training
These professional education programs are designed to prepare you for employment in specialized careers. These courses may require additional time commitments outside of class. Students who successfully complete course and experiential requirements should have the skills to pursue employment opportunities in their chosen field. We encourage you to research employment opportunities prior to registration.
We offer a monthly payment plan for students who would like to budget their fees over a period up to 12 months. For details on this program, see our FACTS Information page.
Click on the links below to take you to information on these Career Training Programs:
- Allied Health Care Careers
- Travel & Tourism Professional Courses
- Truck Driver Training Program
- The Green Institute
- Other Career Training Opportunities
Allied Health Care Careers
Heartland Community College offers affordable and convenient training for allied health care professions in partnership with Condensed Curriculum International, Inc.
Clinical Medical Assistant
Dental Assisting
- Career & Course Information
- Coming soon
EKG Technician
Medical Billing and Coding
Medical Office Assistant
Pharmacy Technician
Phlebotomy Technician
Travel Agent Proficiency Certification
These affordable courses will provide you with the skills you need to launch a new career or start a home-based business. This flexible program includes online training, accessible 24/7, with great links to industry resources, Web sites, and videos. Become a travel professional and see the world on the job!
Travel & Tourism Employment Outlook and Statistics
Home-Based Travel Consultants
Certification Sequence
Students who successfully complete all three courses in the Certification Sequence and the Travel Agent Proficiency Exam, which is administered on campus, will earn a Travel and Tourism Professional Certificate from Heartland Community College.
- Geography for Travel & Tourism - Fall 2012
- The Business of Travel & Tourism - Fall 2012
- Travel Agent Proficiency Review & Exam - Fall 2012
Professional Development Courses
Aspiring and experienced travel professionals may be interested in these specialized courses for professional development and continuing education opportunities.
- Meeting & Event Planning: An Introduction to the Industry - Fall 2012
- Caribbean Destination Specialist - Fall 2012
- A Guide to the Cruise Industry - Summer 2012
- A Guide to the Cruise Industry - Fall 2012
- European Culture and Heritage Destination Specialist - Fall 2012
Travel & Tourism Professional Program Preview
Attend this free program to meet the instructor and learn more about our online Travel & Tourism programs.
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
6-7:30pm, HCC WDC Rm 1403
Free, but pre-registration is required
Truck Driver Training Program
- 160 hours of instruction in preparation for the Class A commercial driver's license exam
- Job placement assistance
- No previous experience is required
- Daytime and evening classes available
- Affordable tuition
- Classes begin monthly
- Refresher classes are also available
For more information or to register, please call (309) 268-8448, or email truck driver training.
The Green Institute
The Green Institute offers a variety of career training programs related to energy conservation and sustainability, including:
- Basic Photovoltaics
- Solar Domestic Hot Water Systems
- Rainwater Harvesting Beyond the Rain Barrel
- Understanding Geothermal Heating & Cooling Systems
Check The Green Institute Schedule for a complete list of classes offered this summer.
Other Career Training Opportunities
- CNA Recertification
- CNA Competency Review
- CNA Skills Review
- IL Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification
- Grant Writing Fundamentals
- Paralegal Online
- Legal Secretary Online
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