Goodwill of the Heartland

Google Digital Marketing & Ecommerce
2026-01-12 09:30 - 2026-05-11 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Online Virtual Instruction
Goodwill has partnered with Google to offer a beginner-friendly course on digital marketing and e-commerce; no prior experience is necessary!
The Google Digital Marketing & E-Commerce certification teaches students about the ins and outs of the broad field of marketing, specifically narrowing in on traditional, digital, and social media marketing. Students will learn to use industry relevant tools and platforms (Canva, Consultant Contact, Google Ads, Google Analytics, Hootsuite, HubSpot, Mailchimp, Shopify, and Twitter), as well as other skills such as developing customer personas and creating social media calendars. The course allows students to build a personal portfolio to present to potential employers while also earning a professional certification in Digital Marketing upon course completion!

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Google IT Support Professional
2026-01-12 17:30 - 2026-04-29 19:00
Google, Coursera, and Goodwill have joined forces to provide the training and support you need to get started in an IT career with advancement potential!
Virtual and in-person classes are held Mondays & Wednesdays from 5:30 – 7 pm, with some optional office hours for additional learning support.
Prepare for a career in the high-growth field of information technology, no experience or degree required. Get professional training designed by Google and get on the fast track to landing one of the 340,000+ great paying IT jobs currently available in the United States.
The average entry level salary for IT Support jobs in the U.S. is $50,800.
Students can expect to spend an additional 6-8 hours per week completing online coursework on their own.
Google and Coursera have partnered to offer IT Support Professional certification. Goodwill instructors supplement the online curriculum with virtual classroom review, practice and open computer lab hours. Coursera’s learning platform offers highly interactive training to individuals who are interested in IT careers but have little or no experience.
The program builds skills in key areas: Binary Code, Customer Support, Linux, Troubleshooting, Domain Name System (DNS), Ipv4, Network Model, Powershell, Linux File Systems, Command-Line Interface, Directory Service, and Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP). This program also prepares you for the CompTIA A+ exams, the industry standard certification for IT—you’ll earn a dual credential when you complete both.
Upon completion, you can directly apply for jobs with Google and over 200 U.S. employers, including Walmart, Best Buy, and Astreya.
The American Council on Education recommends a total of 10 college credits for successfully completing this course.
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Google Data Analytics
2026-01-13 15:30 - 2026-05-21 17:00
Attend Data Analytics course in person or virtually, Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30 – 5:00 pm, January 13 – May 21.
Prepare for a new career in the high-growth field of data analytics, no experience or degree required. Get professional training designed by Google and have the opportunity to connect with top employers. There are over 251,000 open jobs in data analytics with a median entry-level salary of $95,000 in the U.S.¹
Data analytics is the collection, transformation, and organization of data in order to draw conclusions, make predictions, and drive informed decision making.
Over 8 courses, gain in-demand skills that prepare you for an entry-level job. You’ll learn from Google employees whose foundations in data analytics served as launchpads for their own careers. At under 10 hours per week, you can complete the certificate in less than 6 months.
Upon completion, you can directly apply for jobs with Google and over 150 U.S. employers, including Deloitte, Target, Verizon, and of course, Google.
Additionally, all Google Career Certificates include an optional course, Accelerate Your Job Search with AI. This course empowers you to navigate your job search efficiently and confidently, guiding you to use AI to create a job search plan, professional pitch, resume, and more.
75% of certificate graduates report a positive career outcome (e.g., new job, promotion, or raise) within six months of completion²
¹Lightcast™ U.S. Job Postings (2024: Jan. 1, 2024 – Dec. 31, 2024)
²Based on program graduate survey, United States 2022
Data Analytics is a 19-week online training designed to provide learners with knowledge and skills required to be qualified candidates for junior data analyst, associate data analyst, and database administrator.
The training includes 228 hours of virtual curriculum and 57 classroom hours and the opportunity to connect with businesses who hire data analyst candidates.
Understanding the foundations of data, effective decision making, efficient processing skills, analyzing data to answer questions, and R Programming will be taught through video presentations, activities, quizzes, and projects on the Coursera platform. This course also covers work readiness, career navigation and soft skills training to jump start your new career!
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Google Cybersecurity Professional
2026-01-13 17:30 - 2026-05-21 19:00
Prepare for a job in cybersecurity with a Google Career Certificate!
Interested in a career in the fast-growing field of cybersecurity? The Google Cybersecurity Certificate can prepare you for a new career in under 5 months, with no previous experience required. Learn from cybersecurity experts at Google and gain hands-on experience using Python, Linux, SQL, and more.
Become a qualified candidate for a variety of entry level Cybersecurity careers such as: Cybersecurity analyst, security analyst, IT security analyst, Cyber defense analyst, and security operations center (SOC) analyst.
The class meets January 13 – May 21 on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm. Students may attend class virtually via Zoom or in-person at our Iowa City location.
In addition to class, students complete online coursework 8 – 10 hours per week.
75% of certificate graduates report a positive career outcome (e.g., new job, promotion, or raise) within six months of completion²
²Based on program graduate survey, United States 2022
After graduation, you’ll be able to connect with over 200 employers who are committed to considering Google Career Certificate graduates for entry-level jobs.
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Google UX Design
2026-02-02 08:00 - 2026-06-10 17:00
Prepare for a career in the high-growth field of UX design, no experience or degree required. With professional training designed by Google, get on the fast-track to a competitively paid job. There are currently 113,700 U.S. job openings in UX design with an average entry-level salary of $58,600.¹
User experience (UX) designers focus on the interaction that users have with products, like websites, apps, and physical objects. They make those everyday interactions useful, enjoyable, and accessible.
Learners will complete 6-10 hours per week of online curriculum and attend class in-person or virtually twice a week. In-person (Iowa City) and online Instructor office hours are offered weekly.
Over 7 courses, gain in-demand skills that will prepare you for an entry-level job. At under 10 hours per week, you can complete the certificate in less than 6 months.
Throughout this course you will learn the psychology of design and how users interact with UX experiences. You will gain an understanding of how to build for a more inclusive market by learning design theories on color, typography, usability, and many more. You will learn trade creative design tactics to create paper designs and then use tools like Figma and Adobe XD to transition those designs into digital prototypes. By the end of the certification program, you will have a professional UX portfolio that includes three end-to-end projects, so you’re ready to apply for jobs.
Upon graduation, you can directly apply for jobs with Google and over 150 U.S. employers, including Walmart, Best Buy, and Astreya.
The American Council on Education recommends a total of 10 college credits for successfully completing this course.
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Food Service Careers March 16 - April 24, 2026
2026-03-16 09:00 - 2026-04-24 11:00
Complete one or more courses to earn stackable credentials and begin a career in Hospitality, where there is great potential to advance in this exciting industry!
This course utilizes American Hotel and Lodging Education Institute (AHLEI) and National Restaurant Association curriculum to prepare learners to earn four credentials valued by the hospitality and food service industries. Participants can earn Restaurant Server, Breakfast Attendant, and Kitchen Cook certifications, and the ServSafe Food Handler certificate. This package of credentials shows potential employers that the job candidate is qualified and committed to providing quality food services in a hospitality environment.
Attend this course in-person or virtually through Zoom.

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Guest Room Attendant April 20 - May 15, 2026
2026-04-20 09:00 - 2026-05-15 11:00
Completing one or more courses to earn stackable credentials is a great way to begin a career in Hospitality, where there is a lot of potential to advance in this exciting industry!
Learners may attend this course in person or through live, virtual instruction. The American Hotel and Lodging Education Institute (AHLEI) curriculum is utilized to prepare learners for the exam to earn the industry-recognized Guest Room Attendant certification.
Hospitality venues need energetic, positive, detail-oriented workers with good time management and organization skills to transform previously occupied rooms into gleaming, inviting spaces for guests to relax and enjoy. A perfect room is an important part of the guest experience.
Participants may choose to complete a 25-hour paid internship with a partner business to gain valuable hands-on work experience.

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