Kirkwood Continuing Education

Kirkwood Continuing Education Advance your professional career or enrich your personal life with Kirkwood Continuing Education. Make us your home for personal and professional development.

Kirkwood Continuing Education offers top quality programs taught by highly skilled learning facilitators, at convenient times and locations to fit your busy schedule.

Happy Labor Day, lifelong learners!Our office is closed today in observance of the holiday, but we’ll be back to our reg...
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day, lifelong learners!

Our office is closed today in observance of the holiday, but we’ll be back to our regular hours tomorrow, Tuesday, September 8th, at 8 a.m.

AI is moving quickly, and so are the questions about what it means for our workplaces and communities. Kirkwood Communit...
09/04/2026

AI is moving quickly, and so are the questions about what it means for our workplaces and communities. Kirkwood Community College is pleased to support that conversation as platinum sponsor of the Corridor Business Journal's 2026 AI Symposium on October 1.

Join speakers, panelists, and fellow professionals at the Hyatt Regency Coralville to explore AI's growing impact on business and society, challenge common myths, and consider what may be ahead.

View event info + purchase your ticket:
https://corridorbusiness.com/event/ai-symposium

Meet Dillon Keffer, one of our instructors helping students build their skills and confidence through hands-on welding t...
09/03/2026

Meet Dillon Keffer, one of our instructors helping students build their skills and confidence through hands-on welding training! Dillon brings nearly 10 years of welding experience to the classroom and will be leading our upcoming Manufacturing Welding Certificate program beginning Monday, September 14th.
Ready to spark a new career? Learn more about the program and join Dillon at www.kirkwood.edu/fasttrack.

If you've ever thought at work, "There has to be a better way to do this," you're already thinking like Lean.Meet Kara H...
09/02/2026

If you've ever thought at work, "There has to be a better way to do this," you're already thinking like Lean.

Meet Kara Hinzie, one of our expert instructors for Kirkwood Continuing Education's Lean Continuous Improvement series. With 20+ years of experience in operations, supply chain, developing people, and managing through change, Kara brings a practical, approachable perspective to Lean concepts.

Take a class with Kara this fall:

- Sept. 17 | Lean for Leaders: Don't Just Go with the Flow
- Oct. 1 | Lean Basics: Become a Problem Solver
- Oct. 15 | Lean in Action: Actually Improve the Process
- Oct. 22 | Lean Advanced: Taking Improvement to the Next Level

🎬 And, hear from Kara directly in this video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OknEaMy0q0&list=PLJJjX3-k1AfA&index=2

Start with one workshop, or build your skills across the series.
Explore Lean training and register: www.kirkwood.edu/leantraining

This AI workshop is close to running - now's a great time to register! 💻Remember when we introduced you to instructor Ch...
09/01/2026

This AI workshop is close to running - now's a great time to register! 💻

Remember when we introduced you to instructor Chase Becicka the other week? Here's your chance to join him in the classroom.

Join us for "Moving AI Beyond Automation" on Sept. 9, where the focus is on long-term results. Bring a process, workflow, or challenge from your own environment and leave with clear ideas on how AI can save time, reduce repetitive work, and improve how that work gets done.

Register soon to help secure the class: www.kirkwood.edu/exploreai

The humidity may be high, but our passion for lifelong learning is even higher! 💙 A beautiful sight over the Kirkwood Ce...
09/01/2026

The humidity may be high, but our passion for lifelong learning is even higher! 💙

A beautiful sight over the Kirkwood Center for Lifelong Learning + our Rec Center neighbors this morning.

📷: Laurelle B.

Build your healthcare skills with EKG Technician Training, starting September 21st! This hybrid program combines flexibl...
08/31/2026

Build your healthcare skills with EKG Technician Training, starting September 21st! This hybrid program combines flexible online learning with weekly deadlines and hands-on lab experiences at Dream City in Iowa City, where you’ll practice using EKG equipment and build real-world skills. Prepare to work as an EKG Technician while adding valuable, in-demand skills to your resume. Explore this program and more fast-track training opportunities at www.kirkwood.edu/fasttrack.

🚨 Registration is open for the 2026 Iowa Ideas Conference, hosted by The Gazette, happening on October 1! We’re looking ...
08/28/2026

🚨 Registration is open for the 2026 Iowa Ideas Conference, hosted by The Gazette, happening on October 1! We’re looking forward to this virtual conference as a presenting sponsor.

Join thought leaders, innovators, educators, business leaders, healthcare professionals, and community advocates as they tackle the biggest issues shaping Iowa's future.

✅ Free
✅ Virtual
✅ 40+ opportunities across 7 topic tracks to learn and engage

Register today: https://www.iowaideas.com

Meet Tara Allen, a marketing educator and consultant who makes AI approachable, practical, and useful for everyday life ...
08/27/2026

Meet Tara Allen, a marketing educator and consultant who makes AI approachable, practical, and useful for everyday life and business. Whether you’re just getting started with AI, looking to boost your productivity, or ready to strengthen your small business marketing, Tara’s upcoming classes will help you build confidence and put AI to work for you.

Upcoming classes include:
AI Basics Without the Overwhelm | August 31st | September 2nd
AI for Productivity & Life Organization | September 9th
AI for Small Business Marketing | October 17th | October 24th

Explore Tara’s classes and more AI learning opportunities at www.kirkwood.edu/exploreai.

08/27/2026

Hello, lifelong learners! Our office will be closed this morning, August 27, from 8:30am - 12:30pm due to staff professional development and training. We will reopen at 12:30pm to welcome calls, walk-ins, and appointments. Thank you!

Address

6301 Kirkwood Boulevard SW
Cedar Rapids, IA
52404

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+13193981022

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