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 [Read More]
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! 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 [Read More]
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, [Read More]
Let potential employers know you are serious about the profession. Earn the industry recognized credential from ISSA Cleaning Management Institute (CMI) for Certified Custodial Technician. Trained custodians are in high demand and can earn great pay. Covid-19 pandemic caused a 75% spike in new job openings for custodians. Not only has the demand for cleaning [Read More]
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 [Read More]
This beginner-level, six-course certificate, developed by Google, is designed to provide IT professionals with in-demand skills — including Python, Git, and IT automation — that can help you advance your career. Knowing how to write code to solve problems and automate solutions is a crucial skill for anybody in IT. Python, in particular, is now [Read More]
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! The Guest Service Gold course provides the foundations for customer service in any type of hospitality environment and prepares learners for the Certified Guest Service Professional (CGSP) exam. The [Read More]
Complete one or more courses and earn stackable credentials to begin a career in Hospitality, where there is great potential to advance in this exciting industry! An important aspect of a guest’s experience is the appearance and functionality of the hotel property. The Maintenance Technician occupational skills training includes 50 hours of classroom instruction in [Read More]
This course is held Tuesdays & Thursdays 9 - 10:30 am from May 20th through September 18, 2025. Learners gain in-demand skills that prepare them to enter the exciting Digital Marketing and E-commerce field. They will learn to use tools and platforms like Canva, Constant Contact, Google Ads, Google Analytics, Hootsuite, HubSpot, Mailchimp, Shopify, and [Read More]
This course begins Tuesday May 20th and ends Thursday September 18th, and meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 am – 10:30 am. Learners can attend class in-person at our Cedar Rapids location 1441 Blairs Ferry Rd NE, or virtually via Zoom. Learners can expect to spend 6-10 hours per week outside the classroom completing online [Read More]
This class meets Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1:00 - 2:30 pm May 20th through September 18th. Learners can attend class in-person at our Cedar Rapids location 1441 Blairs Ferry Rd NE, or virtually via Zoom. Learners can expect to spend 6-10 hours per week outside the classroom completing online coursework and projects. Learners gain in-demand skills [Read More]
This class meets Monday - Friday, 9:30 - 11:30 am, May 27th through July 3rd. Learners can attend class virtually via Zoom or in-person at the Goodwill Cedar Rapids Career & Support Services Office, located 1441 Blairs Ferry RD NE. There are independent study options available for students who can't attend class during the scheduled [Read More]
