Business/Professional Education and Training
Consulting Solutions — Business and industry experts assist companies in strategic planning by conducting needs assessments, developing performance metrics, calculating return on investment, evaluating performance, and developing cost-effective training solutions to increase productivity, decrease costs and increase profitability. Focus areas include human resources, small business support, manufacturing, operations, quality, engineering, and strategic planning.
Continuing Education for Health Professionals — Education and training programs are available to assist professionals in meeting continuing education licensure requirements of their fields. Programs include R.N. refresher, CPR, critical care/trauma, clinical nursing, medical-surgical, respiratory therapy, addictions studies, physical therapy, and massage therapy.
Customized Solutions — Credit and noncredit programs are designed in a variety of training formats, including short courses, one- and two-day workshops, and other flexibly scheduled formats. The times and locations are customized to meet the needs of the companies. Training can take place at the college utilizing state-of-the-art labs and facilities, or be delivered on company sites to maximize learning on location. Training options include, but are not limited to, computer training, health and safety, English as a second language, leadership and management training, Lean enterprise, maintenance, nondestructive testing, performance management, pneumatics, supply chain management, supervisory training and welding.
Educators’ Academy — A continuing forum for teachers to share information, ideas and instruction with others in the field. With an established reputation as a training resource for new and seasoned teachers, our academy utilizes top-notch instructors who have made a difference in teaching and learning. Teachers can gain a new skill, method or approach in the classroom while earning CPDUs for recertification. Also, view our online classes with our partner, Education to Go, at ed2go.com/morainevalley for more CPDU opportunities.
Green and Sustainability — Various courses developed by knowledgeable environmental professionals are designed and scheduled to assist individuals in learning how to conserve Earth’s natural resources. Industry professionals will show you how to make positive changes in your lifestyle and business, ultimately affecting the sustainability of this planet. Topics include but are not limited to renewable energies, recycling, Resnet training and green savings for home and business.
Online Noncredit Programs Through ed2go — These noncredit classes, which last six weeks, are project-oriented and include lessons, quizzes, hands-on assignments, discussion areas, supplementary links, and more. All courses are instructor-facilitated and allow you to complete the courses entirely online. For more information, visit ed2go.com/morainevalley.
Professional Development — Seminars, workshops and courses are designed to facilitate the lifelong learning necessary to ensure career growth. This training is geared toward new employees, supervision, management, and career transition. Skills covered include team building, time management, effective delegation, communication, problem solving, business etiquette, and supply chain management. Training is available through regularly scheduled classes and customized formats.
Real Estate Training Center — Moraine Valley is a Division of Financial and Professional Regulation provider of the educational requirements for real estate brokers and managing brokers, associate appraisers, and appraisal continuing education.
Safety Training — Specialized training in the area of health and safety is provided for municipalities, first responders, health and environmental professionals, as well as business and manufacturing. This OSHA- and EPA-approved training is available at Moraine Valley as well as on site at company locations. Programs include but are not limited to CPR and first aid, hazardous materials, forklift training, lockout/tagout, and confined space.
Technical Classes — These short-term courses are designed and scheduled to assist employees in staying abreast of changes in their professions or for those transitioning to a new career. The current offerings include computer and software training, Internet training, computer networking, web and computer graphics, electronics and integrated systems technology, nondestructive testing training, and welding. Training is available through regularly scheduled classes and customized formats.
Training Grants — Access to training grants is made available to companies in our community as dictated by the providers. The college will assist companies in the application process on a limited basis. Grants include but are not limited to Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Illinois Community College Board, and the Secretary of State.