Continuing Education & Workforce Solutions

Ready to build skills fast and get to work? Indian Hills offers short-term, non-credit programs designed to get you job-ready in just weeks. Whether you're starting fresh, upskilling, or switching careers, our hands-on training can help you take the next step—without the long-term commitment. We offer a wide variety of programs in healthcare, vocational trades, professional recertification, court-mandated education, and more—so you can find the right fit for your goals.

Know what you’re looking for—or still deciding? Search for a specific class or browse all IHCC programs here.

Programs in Healthcare and Public Safety

If you have a heart for helping, you can become a certified healthcare hero in just a few short weeks!
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Vocational & Professional Programs

Turn your passion into a profession—train for a high-demand career in just weeks!
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Frequently Asked Questions

The easiest way to register and pay for a class is by searching or browsing in our online catalog.

After selecting your class, you may pay with either Visa or Mastercard. You can also pay in person at our office during normal business hours: Ottumwa Campus, Advanced Technology Center, Monday-Thursday, 7:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Unless other arrangements have been made for a 3rd party to cover your tuition, you need to pay at the time of registration.

Yes, please have your company contact us at [email protected] or (641) 683-5249 to make arrangements to pay for your class.

Please note: You will not be considered officially registered for the class until we have received confirmation from your company that they will cover your tuition cost.

To qualify for a refund, you must cancel your registration at least 3 business days prior to the class start date.

  • If you have not prepaid for the class, charges will be assessed to your account if you do not cancel within the required timeframe, or if you do not show up for the class.
  • In extreme circumstances, we might make an exception to our policy. To cancel a registration because of extreme circumstances, call us at (641) 683-5249.
  • A few of our class offerings do have special refund policies. If your course has a different refund policy than the one listed above, this information will be conveyed to you at the time of registration.
  • If a class is cancelled by Indian Hills, you will have the option of receiving a full refund or having your registration moved to the next available class date.

If Indian Hills announces that classes are canceled, this will include all continuing education courses. When Indian Hills' makes this announcement college wide, the message is posted on our homepage at www.indianhills.edu.

  • If your class is scheduled Monday-Thursday, please check the IHCC homepage for weather related announcements.
  • If your class is scheduled Friday-Sunday, you will receive an email letting you know if your class has been canceled.

Please check both our website and your email before heading to class.

Questions?

hammack_profileAmy Hammack
Director, CEWS Operations
525 Grandview Avenue Ottumwa, Iowa 52501
Phone: (641) 683-5216 or (800) 726-2585, ext. 5216
Email: [email protected]

 

absentCathy Stahl
Coordinator, CEWS
525 Grandview Avenue Ottumwa, Iowa 52501
Phone: (641) 683-5281 or (800) 726-2585, ext. 5281
Email: [email protected]

 

Lori ReevesLori Reeves
EMS Program Director/Health Certificates
525 Grandview Avenue Ottumwa, Iowa 52501
Phone: (641) 683-5337 or (800) 726-2585, ext. 5337
Email: [email protected]

 

Ashley KollAshley Hudson
Coordinator, American Heart Association Program
525 Grandview Avenue Ottumwa, Iowa 52501
Phone: (641) 683-5177 or (800) 726-2585, ext. 5177
Email: [email protected]

 

Ashley KollShelli Tedrow
Coordinator, Safety & Transportation
525 Grandview Avenue Ottumwa, Iowa 52501
Phone: (641) 683-4250 or (800) 726-2585, ext. 4250
Email: [email protected]