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Communicating Effectively 

ID:694
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: 09/24/25

17 Seats Left

Weekly - Wed 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM (9/24/2025-9/24/2025)

Tuition: $60.00

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

Instructor : Vivian Doctora 

Room :  ACEC 2101 Classroom

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Grant Writing Fundamentals 

ID:620
Critical for the success of many nonprofit and public agencies, winning grant money comes down to the proposal. Cover the basics of grant writing from ...  View More

PROFDVLP-1971

Section Number: A

Start date: 09/26/25

14 Seats Left

Weekly - Fri 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (9/26/2025-9/26/2025)

Tuition: $115.00

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

Instructor : Katherine Sawyer 

Room :  ACEC 2101 Classroom

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Heartsaver CPR/AED/First Aid 

ID:621
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: 09/27/25

10 Seats Left

Weekly - Sat 8:30 AM - 11:45 AM (9/27/2025-9/27/2025)

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. Not discount ...More

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  Making Social Media Work for You 

ID:779
Discover the power of social media! Identify your key audiences, choose the right platforms, and create Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant co ...  View More

PROFDVLP-1948

Section Number: A

Start date: 10/01/25

13 Seats Left

Weekly - Wed 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (10/1/2025-10/1/2025)

Tuition: $49.00

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

Instructor : Breanne Evans 

Room :  ACEC 2101 Classroom

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Food Protection Manager Certification 

ID:637
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: 10/07/25

23 Seats Left

Weekly - Tue 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (10/7/2025-10/7/2025); Weekly - Wed 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (10/8/2025-10/8/2025)

Tuition: $139.00

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

Instructor : U Of I - Extension Instructor 

Room :  ACEC 2101 Classroom

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Manage Your Time 

ID:638
Stop feeling lost in the constant flow of responsibilities, expectations, and demands at work. Take control of your time now. Focus on results — not ...  View More

PROFDVLP-3080

Section Number: A

Start date: 10/09/25

9 Seats Left

Weekly - Thu 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (10/9/2025-10/9/2025)

Tuition: $49.00

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

Instructor : Abby Reel 

Room :  ACEC 2204 Conference Room

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  Marketing Foundations 

ID:628
Build strong brands, attract customers, and drive business success — whether you're just starting out or leading an industry. Dive into essential ma ...  View More

PROFDVLP-3082

Section Number: A

Start date: 10/09/25

15 Seats Left

Weekly - Thu 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM (10/9/2025-10/23/2025)

Tuition: $95.00

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

Instructor : Sharvelle Bullock-Hamilton 

Room :  ACEC 2204/2205 Conference Room

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Healthcare Provider BLS CPR/AED 

ID:618
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: 10/11/25

9 Seats Left

Weekly - Sat 8:30 AM - 11:45 AM (10/11/2025-10/11/2025)

Tuition: $55.00

Location: Normal Readiness Center Location : 
  Normal Readiness Center.

Instructor : Dawn Wilson 

Room :  Normal Readiness Center 1101/1102 Classroom

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  Building Community Through Restorative Leadership 

ID:739
Learn the basics of restorative practices — ways to build trust, repair relationships, and create a caring school community. Discover how to connect ...  View More

PROFDVLP-3083

Section Number: A

Start date: 10/14/25

29 Seats Left

Weekly - Tue, Thu 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (10/14/2025-10/16/2025)

Tuition: $95.00

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

Instructor : Kevin Jones 

Room :  ACEC 2204/2205 Conference Room

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  The Basics of Urban Planning 

ID:740
Dive into what it takes to plan, build, and shape cities. Explore concepts of land use, zoning, transportation. Discover how urban planning impacts ...  View More

PROFDVLP-3084

Section Number: A

Start date: 10/14/25

14 Seats Left

Weekly - Tue, Thu 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (10/14/2025-10/16/2025)

Tuition: $65.00

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

Instructor : Chanina Veal 

Room :  ACEC 2204 Conference Room

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Unlock the Secrets of Hiring & Retaining Great Employees 

ID:683
Discover the art of cultivating an exceptional work environment where employees thrive. Engage in dynamic discussions led by a seasoned facilitator, a ...  View More

PROFDVLP-3065

Section Number: A

Start date: 10/21/25

14 Seats Left

Weekly - Tue 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (10/21/2025-10/21/2025)

Tuition: $59.00

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

Instructor : Multiple

Room :  ACEC 2101 Classroom

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  Childhood Grief: Strategies for Support & Intervention 

ID:792
Join social work educator CJ Hamilton and grief counselor Sarah Hickman to learn more about childhood grief. Explore different types of grief in chi ...  View More

PROFDVLP-3086

Section Number: A

Start date: 10/28/25

14 Seats Left

Weekly - Tue 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (10/28/2025-10/28/2025)

Tuition: $69.00

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

Instructor : Multiple

Room :  ACEC 2204 Conference Room

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