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Communicating Effectively 

ID:868
Communication drives workplace engagement. Get more strategic about communication as a professional skill. Tune into your personal communication style ...  View More

PROFDVLP-1931

Section Number: A

Start date: 02/11/26

18 Seats Left

Weekly - Wed 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM (2/11/2026-2/11/2026)

Tuition: $60.00

Location: Astroth Community Ed Center Location : 
  Astroth Community Ed Center.

Instructor : Julie Finchum 

Room :  ACEC 2204/2205 Conference Room

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Heartsaver CPR/AED/First Aid 

ID:871
Gain an understanding of basic CPR and first-aid skills. Learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), how to provide breaths with a barrier device, how ...  View More

PROFDVLP-1979

Section Number: A

Start date: 02/21/26

15 Seats Left

Weekly - Sat 8:30 AM - 11:45 AM (2/21/2026-2/21/2026)

Tuition: $65.00

Location: Normal Readiness Center Location : 
  Normal Readiness Center.

Instructor : Dawn Wilson 

Room :  Illinois National Guard Bldg. 1101/1102 Classroom

Please read: Includes certification card and textbook. ...More

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Practicing Professionalism at Work 

ID:869
Being professional requires more than just showing up to work on time. Through activities, discussions and self-assessments, define your personal bran ...  View More

PROFDVLP-1932

Section Number: A

Start date: 02/25/26

18 Seats Left

Weekly - Wed 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM (2/25/2026-2/25/2026)

Tuition: $60.00

Location: Astroth Community Ed Center Location : 
  Astroth Community Ed Center.

Instructor : Carol Burrell 

Room :  ACEC 2204/2205 Conference Room

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Thinking Critically at Work 

ID:870
Boost your value at work by being seen as an effective problem-solver. Explore the skills and strategies behind critical thinking — what it is and how ...  View More

PROFDVLP-1935

Section Number: A

Start date: 03/11/26

18 Seats Left

Weekly - Wed 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM (3/11/2026-3/11/2026)

Tuition: $60.00

Location: Astroth Community Ed Center Location : 
  Astroth Community Ed Center.

Instructor : Melissa Valen 

Room :  ACEC 2204/2205 Conference Room

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Understanding Customer Service Essentials 

ID:898
Inclusive and cross-generational workplaces are today's professional norm. Assess your customer-centricity and learn how to maintain and improve trust ...  View More

PROFDVLP-1936

Section Number: A

Start date: 03/18/26

18 Seats Left

Weekly - Wed 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (3/18/2026-3/18/2026)

Tuition: $60.00

Location: Astroth Community Ed Center Location : 
  Astroth Community Ed Center.

Instructor : Julie Finchum 

Room :  ACEC 2102 Classroom

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Healthcare Provider BLS CPR/AED 

ID:867
Master life-saving techniques. Learn basic life support, relief of airway obstruction, and signals of an impending heart attack with instruction desig ...  View More

PROFDVLP-1607

Section Number: A

Start date: 03/21/26

15 Seats Left

Weekly - Sat 8:30 AM - 11:45 AM (3/21/2026-3/21/2026)

Tuition: $55.00

Location: Normal Readiness Center Location : 
  Normal Readiness Center.

Instructor : Dawn Wilson 

Room :  Illinois National Guard Bldg. 1101/1102 Classroom

Please read: Includes certification card. Not discount ...More

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Food Protection Manager Certification 

ID:873
Illinois regulations require food establishments to have at least one certified food protection manager (CFPM) on staff. This course uses the National ...  View More

PROFDVLP-3057

Section Number: A

Start date: 04/07/26

28 Seats Left

Weekly - Tue 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (4/7/2026-4/7/2026); Weekly - Wed 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (4/8/2026-4/8/2026)

Tuition: $139.00

Location: Instructional Commons North Location : 
  Instructional Commons North.

Instructor : U Of I - Extension Instructor 

Room :  ICN 1301 Classroom

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Navigating Challenges & Stressors 

ID:896
Stressors at work create opportunities to rethink our responses and habits. Identify challenges in your professional life and what contributes to them ...  View More

PROFDVLP-1937

Section Number: A

Start date: 04/15/26

18 Seats Left

Weekly - Wed 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM (4/15/2026-4/15/2026)

Tuition: $60.00

Location: Astroth Community Ed Center Location : 
  Astroth Community Ed Center.

Instructor : Carol Burrell 

Room :  ACEC 2102 Classroom

Please read: This class is worth 3 PD hours for K-12 ...More

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Heartsaver CPR/AED/First Aid 

ID:872
Gain an understanding of basic CPR and first-aid skills. Learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), how to provide breaths with a barrier device, how ...  View More

PROFDVLP-1979

Section Number: B

Start date: 04/18/26

15 Seats Left

Weekly - Sat 8:30 AM - 11:45 AM (4/18/2026-4/18/2026)

Tuition: $65.00

Location: Normal Readiness Center Location : 
  Normal Readiness Center.

Instructor : Dawn Wilson 

Room :  Illinois National Guard Bldg. 1101/1102 Classroom

Please read: Includes certification card and textbook. ...More

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Advancing Equity, Diversity & Inclusion 

ID:894
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are among today's most critical commitments for employers and employees alike. Learn how top-ranked organizations put ...  View More

PROFDVLP-1993

Section Number: A

Start date: 05/06/26

18 Seats Left

Weekly - Wed 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM (5/6/2026-5/6/2026)

Tuition: $60.00

Location: Astroth Community Ed Center Location : 
  Astroth Community Ed Center.

Instructor : Vivian Doctora 

Room :  ACEC 2206/2207 Conference Room

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Leading Through Change & Transition 

ID:905
As an organizational go-between, supervisors have to monitor changes at both employee and management levels. Strengthen resilience to change. Understa ...  View More

PROFDVLP-3007

Section Number: A

Start date: 05/06/26

18 Seats Left

Weekly - Wed 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (5/6/2026-5/6/2026)

Tuition: $60.00

Location: Astroth Community Ed Center Location : 
  Astroth Community Ed Center.

Instructor : Eric Hoss 

Room :  ACEC 2210 Classroom

Please read: * This class offers 2.75 Professional ...More

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Balancing Authority & Influence 

ID:895
Supervisors are uniquely positioned in the organization. Explore the role of supervisor and better understand where authority begins and ends. Reflect ...  View More

PROFDVLP-3003

Section Number: A

Start date: 05/20/26

18 Seats Left

Weekly - Wed 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (5/20/2026-5/20/2026)

Tuition: $60.00

Location: Astroth Community Ed Center Location : 
  Astroth Community Ed Center.

Instructor : Eric Hoss 

Room :  ACEC 2102 Classroom

Please read: This class offers 2.75 Professional ...More

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