September–December 2023 Catalog

BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION 

COURSE CATALOG 

SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER 2023 

Interested in improving your carpentry skills? No matter your experience, 

we have a carpentry class to fit your skill level. See page 8. 

to new experiences. 

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FEATURED CLASSES 

Prepare to Care: Health 

Support Professional 

Do you like helping others? Prepare 

for certification as a Health Support 

Professional and certification as 

a Nurse’s Aide. You’ll learn how to 

support a person’s basic needs and 

help maintain their health. 

See page 6. 

Beginning and 

Intermediate Carpentry 

No matter your experience, we 

have a carpentry class to fit your 

skill level. Beginners will start with 

the basics while our Intermediate 

class will learn more complex 

applications such as stairs and 

drywall installation. 

See page 8. 

Class A Commercial 

Driver’s License 

Start a career in one of the 

fastest growing occupations. 

Our competency-based training 

program and flexible class times 

are perfect for working adults. You 

progress through the program as 

you master the content. 

See page 11. 

Microsoft Excel Series 

Master Microsoft Excel with our 

three-part series. You’ll learn how 

to enter data, work with formulas 

and functions, format cells, create 

charts, do data analysis, and more. 

See page 15. 

Danielle’s Dutch Baking 

Learn how to bake almond-filled 

cookies from an authentic Dutch 

baker. You’ll get step-by-step 

instructions and the recipe for 

amazing Dutch cookies. 

See page 25. 

HEALTH & PUBLIC SERVICES 

Certified Nursing Assistant 3 

CPR & Basic Life Support 3 

Dental 4 

Direct Care Professional 6 

EMS Training 6 

Healthcare Advancement 7 

TRADE & INDUSTRY 

Advanced Manufacturing 8 

Construction Trades 8 

Industrial & Manufacturing 10 

Safety & OSHA 10 

TRANSPORTATION 

Commercial Driving 11 

Driver’s Education 12 

Heavy Equipment 12 

Mandated Driving 13 

Recreational Vehicle 13 

COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY 

Fundamentals - Getting Started 14 

Graphics & Multimedia Design 14 

Networking & IT 15 

Office Productivity 15 

Programming 16 

Web & Internet 18 

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 

Business Development & Entrepreneur 18 

Career Development 19 

Communication & Writing 20 

Management & Leadership 21 

Project & HR Management 24 

LIFE & LEISURE 

Arts 24 

Family 25 

Finance 25 

Food & Drink 25 

Home 26 

Language & Creative Writing 26 

Personal Improvement 27 

Recreation & Hobbies 27 

GENERAL INFORMATION AND POLICIES 28 

TECHNICAL PROGRAM POLICIES 28 

HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION 29 

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING 30 

REGISTRATION 31 

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HEALTH & PUBLIC 

SERVICES 

www.hawkeyecollege.edu/ce/health 

319-296-4290 

: = online 24/7 = face-to-face = tuition assistance available 

Certified Nursing Assistant 

8-Hour Nurse Aide Refresher 

This course will help facilitate your re-entry into the long-term 

care workforce. This is not the complete Nurse Aide course. 

You will review content and skills to prepare you for the state 

competency test. 

$169 54275 Nov 16 Th 8am–4:30pm / 1 session 

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Rummel 

Van G. Miller Adult Learning Center 

CPR & Basic Life Support 

American Heart Association (AHA) New 

Instructor 

This American Heart Association (AHA) course is designed for 

persons who wish to become CPR instructors for Healthcare 

Provider and Heartsaver courses. You must have a current 

AHA provider status in the discipline for that Instructor 

Course, and be proficient in all the skills of that profession. An 

Instructor Candidate Application will be completed in class. 

Upon completion of the course, instructors can teach the BLS 

Provider Course, the HeartCode BLS Hands-On Session, and 

any course within the Heartsaver portfolio. Certification is good 

for two years and requires at least four courses to be taught in 

the two-year period. The student must successfully complete 

the BLS Instructor Essentials Online Course prior to the start of 

this class. The BLS Instructor Essentials Course is designed to 

prepare instructor candidates to teach AHA Instructor-led and 

blended learning BLS Provider courses. This can be purchased 

at www.hawkeyecollege.edu/ce/AHA-new-instructor. Please 

print and bring your certificate of completion of the BLS 

Instructor Essentials Online Course, 1 letter of recommendation, 

and a current copy of your BLS card. You will not be allowed to 

attend the class without these documents. 

$199 54338 Nov 11 Sa 9am–5pm / 1 session 

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Helmuth 

Main Campus - Buchanan Hall 

NURSE AIDE COMPETENCY EXAM 

Complete your written and skills 

competency exams at Hawkeye. 

ASHI First Aid, CPR, AED 

American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) CPR, AED, and 

Basic First Aid combination training is for individuals who are 

not healthcare providers or professional rescuers but desire 

or are required to be certified in basic emergency medical 

care including certification in CPR and the use of an AED. 

The program will develop basic first aid knowledge, skills 

and the confidence to respond. CPR, AED and Basic First 

Aid combination training is an excellent choice for both the 

community and workplace setting, and conforms to the 2020 

AHA Guidelines Update for CPR, ECC, and First Aid. Certification 

will be issued after completion of course and will be valid for a 

two-year period. Participants must have a valid email address. 

$99 53978 Sep 27 W 5pm–9pm / 1 session 

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Huck 


$99 

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$99 

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$99 

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53979 Oct 25 W 5pm–9pm / 1 session 

Rosol 


53980 Nov 29 W 5pm–9pm / 1 session 

Huck 


53981 Dec 18 M 5pm–9pm / 1 session 

Rummel 


Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare 

Providers (AHA) 

This American Heart Association (AHA) course is intended for 

those who provide healthcare to patients in a wide variety of 

settings, including in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings. This 

course is for nurses, chiropractors, dentists, dental hygienists, 

dental assistants, clergy, social workers, and nursing home 

administrators or any other healthcare provider. Designed to 

teach CPR skills for victims of all ages (including ventilation 

with a barrier device, a bag-mask device, and oxygen), use 

of an automated external defibrillator, and relief of foreignbody 

airway obstruction. You will receive an American Heart 

Association course completion card that is valid for two years 

after completing this course. Students will get an eCard. 

Students must have a valid email address. This class is for new 

students and those recertifying. 

These class sections meet at Main Campus - Buchanan Hall: 

$79 | 53982 Sep 6 W 5pm–9pm / 1 session / Rosol 

| 53983 Sep 13 W 5pm–9pm / 1 session / Huck 

| 53984 Oct 4 W 5pm–9pm / 1 session / Rosol 

| 53985 Oct 18 W 5pm–9pm / 1 session / Huck 

| 53986 Nov 1 W 5pm–9pm / 1 session / Rosol 

| 53987 Nov 15 W 5pm–9pm / 1 session / Huck 

| 53988 Dec 6 W 5pm–9pm / 1 session / Rosol 

Health & Public Services 

Call 319-296-4290 or register online at 

www.hawkeyecollege.edu/ce/cna-exams. 



Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare 

Providers Recertification 

Intended for persons in healthcare professions who have a 

current BLS for Healthcare Provider certificate through the 

American Heart Association (AHA) and need to recertify. 

This course provides a refresher to recognize and initiate 

management of life-threatening emergencies, perform CPR, use 

an AED, and to relieve choking. You will receive an American 

Heart Association course completion card that is valid for two 

years after completing this course. A valid email address is 

required. 

These class sections meet at Main Campus - Buchanan Hall: 

$59 | 53989 Sep 20 W 5:30pm–7:30pm / 1 session / Rosol 

Dental 

| 53990 Oct 11 W 5:30pm–7:30pm / 1 session / Huck 

| 53991 Nov 8 W 5:30pm–7:30pm / 1 session / Rosol 

| 53992 Dec 13 W 5:30pm–7:30pm / 1 session / Huck 

Dental Professionals Infection Control 

Part of Dental Professionals Seminar series 

Participants will get two hours education in Infection Control. 

This course explores protocol for recommended infection 

control in the dental clinic settings. This course meets the 

requirements for Iowa Dental Assistant Registration Renewal 

Courses: Infection Control as a dental professional in the State 

of Iowa. Full attendance is required to receive certificate of 

completion. 

$55 54308 Oct 27 F 9:15am–11:15am / 1 session 

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Rusnak 


Dental Professionals Iowa Jurisprudence 


Participants will get one-hour education in Iowa Jurisprudence 

for Dental Professionals. This course meets the requirements for 

periodic jurisprudence training as a dental professional in the 

State of Iowa. Full attendance is required to receive certificate of 

completion. 

$35 54307 Oct 27 F 8am–9am / 1 session 

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Rusnak 


Dental Professionals Radiography Renewal 


Participants will get two hours education in Iowa 

Dental Assistant Registration Renewal Courses: Dental 

Radiography. This course meets the requirements for periodic 

radiology safety training, including radiology history and basic 

radiation science, and provides an array of current topics 

relevate to registratns and licensees in various practice settings 

as a dental professional in the State of Iowa. Full attendance is 

required to receive certificate of completion. 

$55 54309 Oct 27 F 11:30am–1:30pm / 1 session 

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Rusnak 


Applying Cavity Liners and Bases; Desensitizing 

Agents, Bonding Systems [HYBRID] 

This instructional unit prepares the participant to apply cavity 

liners and bases, desensitizing agents, and dodging systems. 

(includes placement of orthodontic brackets). This skill is part 

of the State of Iowa’s Level One Expanded Functions for dental 

hygienists or dental assistants. Participants must comply with 

1 of the following: 1. Hold an active dental hygiene licensed 

in Iowa; OR 2. Be currently certified by the Dental Assisting 

National Board (DANB); OR 3. Have at least 1 year of clinical 

practice as a registered dental assistant; OR 4. Have at least 1 

year of clinical practice as a dental assistant in the state that 

does not require registration. Continuing Education Units: 8 (2 

hours didactic and 6 hours laboratory & clinical) 

$99 54345 Start anytime Online 

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Fabrication, Temporary Cemenatation & 

Removal of Provisional Restorations [HYBRID] 

This instructional unit provides the participant with the basic 

knowledge, principles, and preparation to fabricate and remove 

provisional restoration. This skill is part of the State of Iowa’s 

Level One Expanded Functions for dental hygienists or dental 

assistants. This course adds new skills to an updated expanded 

function. It includes Fabrication, Temporary Cementation 

& Removal of Provisional Restorations + Recementation of 

Provisional Restorations. This updated course allows a dental 

assistant or hygienist to be able to perform most steps of the 

provisional process. Participants must comply with 1 of the 

following: 1. Hold an active dental hygiene licensed in Iowa; 

OR 2. Be currently certified by the Dental Assisting National 

Board (DANB); OR 3. Have at least 1 year of clinical practice 

as a registered dental assistant; OR 4. Have at least 1 year of 

clinical practice as a dental assistant in the state that does not 

require registration. Continuing Education Units: 14 (4 hours 

didactic and 10 hours laboratory & clinical) *It is strongly 

recommended that assistants taking this course be certified 

in Removal of Adhesives or take the course at the same time. 

Participants will be unable to complete all of the cementation 

clinical requirements without it as many of the clinical 

standards overlap. 


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DENTAL PROFESSIONALS 

SEMINAR SERIES 

OCTOBER 27, 2023 

8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. $115 (box lunch included) 

Save $30 when you sign up for the entire series. 

To register, call 319-296-4290 or visit 

www.hawkeyecollege.edu/ce/dental-seminar. 

Monitoring Nitrous Oxide Inhalation Analgesia Recementation of Provisional Restorations 

[HYBRID] 

[HYBRID] 

This instructional unit provides the participant with an 

awareness of the indications and contraindications for nitrous 

oxide use, a working knowledge of the equipment, and an 

understanding of the procedure for administering nitrous oxide 

analgesia, and prepares the participant to monitor nitrous 

oxide inhalation analgesia. This skill is part of the State of 

Iowa’s Level One Expanded Functions for dental hygienists 

or dental assistants. Participants must comply with 1 of the 

following: 1. Hold an active dental hygiene licensed in Iowa; 

OR 2. Be currently certified by the Dental Assisting National 

Board (DANB); OR 3. Have at least 1 year of clinical practice as a 

registered dental assistant; OR 4. Have at least 1 year of clinical 

practice as a dental assistant in the state that does not require 

registration. Continuing Education Units: 5 (2 hours didactic and 

3 hours laboratory/clinical) 


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Placement & Removal of Gingival Retraction 

[HYBRID] 

This instructional unit provides the participant to perform 

gingival retraction. This skill is part of the State of Iowa’s 

Level One Expanded Functions for dental hygienists or dental 

assistants. Participants must comply with 1 of the following: 

1. Hold an active dental hygiene licensed in Iowa; OR 2. Be 

currently certified by the Dental Assisting National Board 

(DANB); OR 3. Have at least 1 year of clinical practice as a 

registered dental assistant; OR 4. Have at least 1 year of clinical 

practice as a dental assistant in the state that does not require 

registration. Continuing Education Units: 4 (2 hour didactic, 1 

laboratory, and 1 clinical) 


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Placement of Class 1 Temporary Filling 

Materials [HYBRID] 

This instructional unit provides the participant with the basic Removal of Dental Adhesives [HYBRID] 

knowledge materials, procedures, and techniques necessary 

in performing the placement of Class 1 temporary filling 

materials. This skill is part of the State of Iowa’s Level One 

Expanded Functions for dental hygienists or dental assistants. 

Participants must comply with 1 of the following: 1. Hold an active 

dental hygiene licensed in Iowa; OR 2. Be currently certified by the 

Dental Assisting National Board (DANB); OR 3. Have at least 1 year 

of clinical practice as a registered dental assistant; OR 4. Have at 

least 1 year of clinical practice as a dental assistant in the state 

that does not require registration. Continuing Education Units: 3 

(1 hour didactic and 2 hours clinical) 

$59 

| 54349 Start anytime Online 

This instructional unit provides the participant with the 

basic knowledge to secure the provisional restoration to the 

previously prepared tooth after the provisional restoration 

has become loose or dislodged. This skill is part of the State 

of Iowa’s Level One Expanded Functions for dental hygienists 

or dental assistants. This course requires the previous 

certification in Fabrication and Removal of Provisional 

Restorations. If you have not been previously certified in 

Fabrication and Removal of Provisional Restorations, we 

recommend taking the Fabrication, Temporary Cementation, 

and Removal of the Provisional Restorations course as 

it includes the recementation requirements and upon 

completion, you will be certified in both expanded functions. 

We also strongly recommend dental assistants take Removal 

of Dental Adhesives (nonmotorized instrumentation only) at 

the same time if you are not already certified in this expanded 

function. Dental assistants will not be able to remove cement 

after cementation without it. Many of the clinical training 

requirements can be met using the same patient experiences. 

Participants must comply with 1 of the following: 1. Hold an 

active dental hygiene licensed in Iowa; OR 2. Be currently 

certified by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB); OR 3. 

Have at least 1 year of clinical practice as a registered dental 

assistant; OR 4. Have at least 1 year of clinical practice as a 

dental assistant in the state that does not require registration. 

*If this training is completed in conjunction with training in 

fabrication, temporary cementation, and removal of provisional 

crown and bridge restorations, the training requirements may 

be combined since the procedures are related. If this training 

is being completed separately, the same training requirement 

for Fabrication, Temporary Cementation, and Removal of 

Provisional Restoration apply. Continuing Education Units: 4 (1 

hour didactic and 3 hours clinical) 


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knowledge of materials, procedures, and techniques necessary 

in performing the removal of adhesives (hand instrumentation 

only). This skill is part of the State of Iowa’s Level One Expanded 

Functions for dental hygienists or dental assistants. Participants 

must comply with 1 of the following: 1. Hold an active dental 

hygiene licensed in Iowa; OR 2. Be currently certified by the 

Dental Assisting National Board (DANB); OR 3. Have at least 

1 year of clinical practice as a registered dental assistant; OR 

4. Have at least 1 year of clinical practice as a dental assistant 

in the state that does not require registration. Continuing 

Education Units: 2 (1 hour didactic and 1 hour clinical) 


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Taking Final Impressions [HYBRID] 


knowledge, principles. and preparation to reproduce soft and 

hard oral tissues for a final impression. This skill is part of 

the State of Iowa’s Level One Expanded Functions for dental 

hygienists or dental assistants. Participants must comply with 

1 of the following: 1. Hold an active dental hygiene licensed 

in Iowa; OR 2. Be currently certified by the Dental Assisting 

National Board (DANB); OR 3. Have at least 1 year of clinical 

practice as a registered dental assistant; OR 4. Have at least 1 

year of clinical practice as a dental assistant in the state that 

does not require registration. Continuing Education Units: 5 (3 

hours didactic and 2 hours clinical) 


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Taking Occlusal Registrations [HYBRID] 


knowledge and principles required to accurately reproduce 

occlusion. This skill is part of the State of Iowa’s Level One 

Expanded Functions for dental hygienists or dental assistants. 

Participants must comply with 1 of the following: 1. Hold an 

active dental hygiene licensed in Iowa; OR 2. Be currently 

certified by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB); OR 3. 

Have at least 1 year of clinical practice as a registered dental 

assistant; OR 4. Have at least 1 year of clinical practice as a 

dental assistant in the state that does not require registration. 

Continuing Education Units: 3 (1 hour didactic and 2 hours 

clinical) 


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Direct Care Professional 

Prepare to Care: Health Support 

Professional 

Prepare to Care is Iowa’s comprehensive Direct Care and 

Support Curriculum. Students will be prepared for certification 

as a Prepare to Care Health Support Professional, and 

certification as a Nurse’s Aide. Students will learn to support the 

basic needs of the person served and provide the care needed 

to maintain health and support specific conditions. Instructors 

have certification in the curriculum which includes training in 

adult learning. Methods are used to create an engaging and 

interactive class environment with a small instructor-to-student 

ratio. The course fee includes a textbook and materials, which 

will be given out on the first day of class. 

$899 53993 Sep 19 – Nov 14 TuTh 8:30am–12:30pm 

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Rummel 


$899 

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53994 Sep 19 – Nov 14 TuTh 1pm–5pm 

Rummel 


EMS & Fire Training 

Critical Care Paramedic Provider [HYBRID] 

This course will provide the education required to earn the 

Iowa Critical Care Paramedic endorsement. It is designed to 

prepare paramedics to provide advanced critical care during 

inter-facility transports, including performing advanced clinical 

patient assessments and providing invasive care beyond 

the standard scope of advanced pre-hospital care. Includes 

modes of transport, flight physiology, barophysiology, and 

transfer considerations, including safety, patient packaging and 

practice in a closely confined space, airway, and ventilation 

management including surgical airways and ventilators, CPAP 

and BiPAP, thoracostomy, and chest drainage maintenance, 

central venous lines, umbilical vein cannulation, expanded 

pharmacologic formulary, interpretation of laboratory data, 

12-lead ECG interpretation, monitoring and maintaining an 

IABP, and hemodynamic monitoring. Instruction is provided in 

both didactic and clinical settings. Participants who successfully 

complete this course will be recommended to the Iowa Bureau 

of EMS for Critical Care Endorsement. Suggested book to 

purchase: “Critical Care Transport” The 2nd Edition for textbook 

ISBN is 1284040992 Participants must hold an Iowa Paramedic 

Certification and have 3 years of experience. If less than 3 years 

of experience, the service Medical Director must give a letter of 

endorsement. Students must currently work for an Iowa EMS 

service (fire department, ambulance service, or hospital). 

$300 53813 Oct 16 – Jan 11* Online 24/7; 10/16–12/11 

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Cockrell F 8am–5pm; 12/1 

*No class 11/22–11/26, 12/20–1/2. 

EMS Airway Online : 

This online airway course will fulfill 1 hour for your 

Airway recertification. At the conclusion of this course the 

learner should be able to: Recall common indications and 

contraindications for CPAP administration. Identify BLS 

medications used to treat breathing problems This training must 

be completed within 1 month of registration. A Canvas course 

invite will be sent to your email. 

$10 | 54354 Sep 1 Online / Helmuth 

$10 | 54355 Oct 1 Online / Helmuth 

$10 | 54356 Nov 1 Online / Helmuth 

$10 | 54357 Dec 1 Online / Helmuth 

WANT TO HOLD EMS TRAINING? 

Hawkeye can help your agency earn 

approval for continuing education hours. 

Contact the Health Coordinator at 

health@hawkeyecollege.ed or 319-296-4290. 

Must have an affiliation agreement with Hawkeye and 

submit a continuing education hours request at least 

two weeks in advance of training. 

Complete the request form at 

www.hawkeyecollege.edu/EMS-hours-approval 

Essential Augmentative and Alternative 

Communication (AAC): Preparing Our First 

Responders 

This presentation will equip first responders, and healthcare 

providers with the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively 

communicate with someone who has limited oral speech (e.g., 

people with autism, aphasia, cerebral palsy, etc.) in highstakes 

events where communication is essential. Relevant 

communication boards will be provided to participants. 

Learning Objectives 1. Successfully recognize low-tech and hightech 

AAC systems. 2. Accurately describe at least four major 

types of acquired and/or congenital conditions that may require 

the use of AAC to communicate. 3. Given a scenario, correctly 

apply at least two effective communication strategies to aid a 

communication breakdown during an emergency. This program 

is approved for EMS Hours, IBON approved Iowa Board of 

Nursing Provider #5. 

$0 54343 Oct 2 M 6pm–7pm / 1 session 

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Staff 

Off Campus 

$0 

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54344 Oct 4 W 12pm–1pm / 1 session 

Staff 

Off Campus 

Healthcare Advancement 

A Cedar Valley Mental Health Summit: 

Connecting the Whole Body 

To equip our community’s service delivery professionals 

with tools and best practices to support individuals in our 

community who face mental health challenges. We will seek 

to help educators, healthcare and social work professionals, 

who work with these individuals on a daily basis, gain a better 

understanding of the underlying issues of these individuals’ 

behaviors, as well as how to best respond in a positive, healthy, 

and impactful way. We also intend to provide attendees with 

information on local mental health resources, as well as 

resources for continued learning opportunities. 

$60 51636 Sep 22 F 8:15am–4:45pm / 1 session 

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Staff 

Main Campus - Tama Hall 

Anytime 20-Hour Medication Manager : 

The purpose of this course is to prepare individuals to safely 

administer or supervise self-administration of non-parenteral 

medications in a Residential Care Facility of 15 or fewer beds, 

and Assisted Living Program, or other community-based settings 

such as Supervised Apartment Living or Supported Community 

Living Arrangements. The Prepare to Care Core Module will 

be offered at the beginning of the course. All participants must 

satisfactorily complete the Core Module prior to progressing to 

the Medication Manager Course. This class will be completed 

online at your own pace. Must be completed in one month. The 

student will meet in person at Hawkeye Community College 

to complete the laboratory/clinical hours and for final State 

Testing this will be offered twice a month must sign up with the 

coordinator to be placed into the lab and testing. 

$199 | 53867 Start anytime Online / Helmuth 

Certified Medication Aide [HYBRID] 

The purpose of this course is to prepare individuals to safely 

administer nonparenteral medications in agencies/facilities 

licensed by DIA. The emphasis is on safe administration and 

students are provided with classroom, laboratory, and clinical 

experiences to assist in achieving course competencies. All 

participants must satisfactorily complete the Prepare to Care 

Core Module prior to progressing onto the Medication Aide 

Course. Individuals who have completed the Core Module 

previously may present their Core Certificate of Completion to 

be excused from these hours if they choose. Please visit this link 

to complete the Core Module before the Medication Aide Course 

begins: https://directcare.training-source.org/ 

$499 53045 Sep 25 – Dec 14* Online 24/7; 9/25–11/20 

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Helmuth 

11/20–12/14; 8am–6pm 

*No class 11/22–11/26. 

IV Therapy for the LPN [HYBRID] 

This course prepares the LPN to perform procedures related 

to the expanded scope of intravenous therapy in a licensed 

hospital, licensed skilled nursing facility, and a certified endstage 

renal dialysis unit. Major emphasis is placed on the 

specialized skills needed to provide IV therapy for clients age 

12 or older and weighing 80 pounds or more. The textbook is 

included in the course fee. Completion of this course will be 

awarded 43 contact hours. Hawkeye Community College, IBON 

provider #5. 

$479 53050 Sep 11 – Dec 26* Online 24/7; 9/11–10/26 

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Helmuth Lab; F 9am–1pm; 10/27 

*No class 11/22–11/26. 

A CEDAR VALLEY 

MENTAL HEALTH 

SUMMIT 

Connecting the 

Whole Body 

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 

8:15 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. | $60 

Hawkeye Community College 

Main Campus 

Tama Hall 

1501 East Orange Road 

Waterloo, Iowa 

www.hawkeyecollege.edu/ce/ 

mental-health-summit 




Trade & Industry 

TRADE & INDUSTRY 

www.hawkeyecollege.edu/ce/trade 

319-296-4290 


Advanced Manufacturing 

Industry 4.0 Basic Operations 

Basic Operations certification is an introductory credential 

that prepares individuals to succeed in modern production 

environments that use Industry 4.0 controls, automation, 

and processes. This certification is appropriate for individuals 

working in any occupation in advanced manufacturing. 

The following competencies will be taught: concepts and 

terminology of smart manufacturing, basic setup, adjustment 

and operation of automated machines, blueprint and schematic 

reading, precision measurement, basic electrical control, 

pneumatic and sensor systems operation, basic robot operation 

and terminology, production monitoring, and workplace 

communication. 

$2495 54197 Sep 5 – Oct 27 M–F 5:30pm–7:30pm 

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Albasri 

TechWorks Campus 

Construction Trades 

Beginning Carpentry 

This is an entry level course for beginner carpenters. There will 

be an introduction into carpentry math, hand and power tools, 

construction drawings as well as building materials. Floor and 

wall framing as well as residential door and window installation 

will be covered along with an overview of the carpentry trade. 

You will also receive a 10 OSHA card as part of the class. There is 

hands on activities as part of this course. 

$775 54279 Sep 12 – Feb 27* Tu 5pm–9pm / 22 sessions 

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Ham 

Cedar Falls Center 

*No class 12/19, 12/26, 1/2. 

Intermediate Carpentry 

Students will gain knowledge in different aspects of 

construction procedures including but not limited to Stairs, 

Building envelopes, Drawings or prints, Roofing, Commercial 

doors, Drywall installation and finishing, and Suspended 

ceilings. Hands-on activities are part of this course. 

$775 54204 Sep 6 – Feb 21* W 5pm–9pm / 22 sessions 

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Engels 

Apprenticeship Annex 

*No class 11/22, 12/20, 12/27. 

2023-2024 

CONSTRUCTION 

TRADES 

APPRENTICESHIP 

CLASSES 

CARPENTRY START DATES 

LEVEL 1 September 12, 2023 


LEVEL 3 August 14, 2023 


ELECTRICAL START DATES 

LEVEL 1 October 19, 2023 

LEVEL 2 January 4, 2024 



HVAC START DATES 





PLUMBING START DATES 





Call 319-296-4290 or visit 

www.hawkeyecollege.edu/ce/apprenticeship 

for more information. 

INNOVATE AUTOMATE ELEVATE 

AUTOMATION AND ROBOTICS CENTER 

Hawkeye Community College at TechWorks 

Advancing Industry 4.0 in the 

greater Cedar Valley region by 

offering top industry-recognized 

certifications to help companies 

attract, grow, and retain their 

skilled workforce. 

CERTIFICATION 

OFFERINGS 

Smart Automation 

Certification Alliance (SACA) 

FANUC Robotics 

Amatrol Smart Factory 

Automation 

www.hawkeyecollege.edu 

319-296-4223 

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Trade & Industry 

Introduction to Construction Trades 

This program is offered in partnership with WE Build Waterloo 

(Hawkeye Community College and Iowa Heartland Habitat 

for Humanity). The program generally prepares sponsored 

students to apply technical knowledge and skills in the 

building, inspecting, and maintaining of structures and 

related properties. Key content includes: Basic Safety, OSHA 

10, Introduction to Construction Math, Introduction to Hand 

Tools, Introduction to Power Tools, Construction Drawings, 

Basic Rigging (elective), Basic Communication Skills, Basic 

Employability Skills, and Introduction to Materials Handling. 

Completing this curriculum gives the trainee the basic skills 

needed to continue education in any construction craft area he 

or she chooses. This course is recognized as carpentry preapprenticeship 

program. Furthermore, students who complete 

all modules successfully will receive NCCER Core Curriculum: 

Introductory Craft Skills industry recognized certification, 

Construction Safety and OSHA 10 certifications. 

$5900 54359 Sep 7 – Dec 7* M–F 7:30am–12:30pm / 63 sessions 

| 

Ham 


*No class 11/22– 11/24. 

Industrial & Manufacturing 

Production Welding Certificate 

Participants will learn proper weld safety, machine set-up, 

and welding procedures of Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG) along 

with fundamentals of welding related to blueprint reading. A 

math review of whole numbers, fractons, and decimals is also 

included. Students will learn techniques and processes to weld 

carbon steel in the flat, horizontal and vertical positons and will 

be able to fabricate a weldment from a blueprint to industry 

standards. Earning a 10-hour OSHA card is also included. 

Students will complete an AWS groove weld qualification test at 

the end of the program. 

$3175 54384 Oct 23 – Dec 14* M–Th 8am–2:30pm / 30 sessions 

| 

Bienfang Cedar Falls Center 

*No class 11/22, 11/23. 

Welding 

This course is designed as an introduction to the common 

welding and cutting processes. You will obtain entry-level 

welding and cutting skills. The basics of shielded metal arc 

welding (stick welding), gas metal arc welding (wire welding), 

oxy-fuel cutting, and plasma cutting will be discussed and 

practiced. In addition, electric arc welding and oxy-fuel safety 

procedures are integral components of this course. Students 

will need a welding helmet, welding jacket, welding gloves, 

leather boots, and cotton shirt and jeans. 

$899 54298 Sep 12 – Oct 12 Tu–Th 5pm–9pm / 15 sessions 

| 

Staff 


Safety & OSHA 

Fork Truck Operator Training 

Learn proper fork truck operation including lifting techniques 

and vehicle safety standards. This course is designed to meet 

OSHA Standard 1910.178L and includes both classroom and 

hands-on training. Bring pen and notebook to class. 

$195 54362 Sep 16 Sa 8am–5pm / 1 session 

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Kass 

Main Campus - Butler Hall 

$195 

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$195 

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$195 

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54363 Oct 21 Sa 8am–5pm / 1 session 

Kass 


54364 Nov 18 Sa 8am–5pm / 1 session 

Kass 


54365 Dec 16 Sa 8am–5pm / 1 session 

Kass 


OSHA 10 Hour for Construction 

Gain knowledge of OSHA requirements, the importance of 

learning and adhering to proper safety procedures, as well as 

a practical understanding of why safety conscious behavior is 

vital for each and every worker on the job site. Receive multiple 

documents to help you comply with OSHA standards as well as a 

card of completion issued by the OSHA institute. Must attend all 

scheduled sessions to receive the OSHA Construction Industry 

card. 

$199 54407 Sep 11 – Sep 13 MTu 8:30am–12:30pm 

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W 8:30am–11:30am / 3 sessions 

Ham 


OSHA 10 Hour for General Industry 

Gain a working knowledge of the fundamental OSHA standards, 

policies, and procedures. The class will discuss Intro to OSHA 

including the general duty clause, right to know, inspections, 

and citations. Specific topics include walking-working surfaces, 

emergency action plans, fire prevention, personal protective 

equipment, hazardous materials, electrical, machine guarding, 

and more. 

$199 54894 Oct 23 – Oct 24 MTu 8am–1:30pm / 2 sessions 

| 

Puelz 


COMING FALL 2023 

Ladder and Scaffolding Safety Training 

All-Terrain Forklift Safety Training 

Call 319-296-4296, Ext. 3110 for more information 

TRANSPORTATION 

www.hawkeyecollege.edu/ce/transportation 

319-296-4290 


Commercial Driving 

Class A Commercial Driver’s License Certificate 

(CDL) 

Looking to start a career in one of the fastest growing 

occupations? Hawkeye’s Class A Commercial Driver’s License 

(CDL) training program is designed for adults who would like 

to train for a high-demand career in a short-term time frame. 

We train on 10 speeds and automatics. The program focuses on 

developing safe driving skills including backing, turning, and 

driving on rural and suburban roads. You will receive handson 

training using full-size semi-tractor/trailers and virtual 

driving simulators. You must become proficient in every skill 

before testing. As soon as proficiency tasks are met 2 times 

without instruction, you may test. You have up to 6 weeks to 

become proficient. Upon being proficient, you will take your 

DOT vehicle inspection, skills, and driving tests at Hawkeye to 

obtain your Class A CDL. You will receive daily training on your 

schedule, choose your times: morning 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., 

and/or afternoon 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and/or evening 5:00 p.m. 

to 9:00 p.m. Graduates can find employment in a variety of areas 

including, but not limited to, a truck driver, spotter, shag driver, 

and many more. There are many steps before you register, call 

319-296-4286 to get those steps. Must have (prior to class) CLP 

(Commercial Learner Permit) after you obtain your permit, you 

must register with FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, 

clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/, Then you must send an email 

to hcc.rttc@hawkeyecollege.edu or call 319-296-4286 to get 

the next steps before registering. Tuition pays for books and 

training and additional fees are DOT drug test ($50-$100), DOT 

physical ($80-$180), CDL permit ($12) and CDL ($8). For detailed 

instructions, click here. 

Classes meet at Regional Transportation Training Center. 

$4995 | 51915 Sep 11 – Oct 20 M–F 8am–9pm / 30 sessions 

| 51916 Oct 2 – Nov 10 M–F 8am–9pm / 30 sessions 

| 51917 Oct 25 – Dec 8* M–F 8am–9pm / 30 sessions 

*No class 11/22– 11/24. 

| 51918 Nov 6 – Dec 22* M–F 8am–9pm / 30 sessions 

*No class 11/22– 11/24. 

Financial assistance is available for short 

term training programs. You may be eligible 

for partial or total assistance for tuition, 

books, fees, and equipment. 

Class A/B CDL Refresher 

Do you currently hold a Class A or B Commercial Driver’s 

License (CDL) and want to get back into truck driving? Bring 

your skills back up to speed with this 40-hour, individualized, 

refresher course. This refresher will focus on the skills you need 

to improve and get back on the road such as backing, turning, 

shifting, maneuvering, and inspections. You’ll begin your handson 

refresher using our driving simulators before you take your 

skills to a full size semi or dump truck. Must hold a valid Class A 

or B (CDL) on first day of class. 


$1095 | 53056 Oct 9 – Oct 13 M–F 8am–5pm / 5 sessions 

Class B Commercial Driver’s License 

Certificate(CDL) 

This two-week Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) 

training program is a proficiency-based program so you progress 

through the program as you master the content. This program 

will teach you how to operate trucks that require a Class B CDL 

license, such as concrete mixer trucks, snow plows, garbage 

trucks, and buses. You will develop skills in backing, turning, 

and safe driving on both rural and suburban roads and become 

proficient in vehicle inspections. Your training will include 

individual and classroom instruction and hands-on driving using 

simulators and full-size dump trucks. We have implemented 

Entry Level Driver Training. You must become proficient in every 

skill before testing. Proficient is completion of a task 2 times 

without instruction. Upon completion, you will take your vehicle 

inspections, skills, and driving tests at Hawkeye to obtain your 

Class B CDL. Tuition pays for books and training and does not 

include a DOT drug test ($50-$100), CDL permit ($12), and DOT 

physical ($80-$150). 


$1399 | 53072 Oct 2 – Oct 13 M–F 8am–5pm / 10 sessions 

GAP TUITION ASSISTANCE 

Approved programs: 

Class A Commercial Driver’s License Certificate 

Certified Professional 

Medical Coder 

Certified Nursing Assistant 

CNC Machining 

Construction Equipment Operator 

Health Support Professional 

Industrial Maintenance 

Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing 

Introduction to Construction Trades 

Patient Access and Front Desk 

Pharmacy Technician 

Production Welding 

Register for an information session 

online at www.hawkeyecollege.edu/ce/gap 

or call 319-296-4296. 

Transportation 




Driver Education 

Driver’s Education 

Hawkeye’s High School Driver Education Program is designed 

to help the beginner driver to develop the knowledge, skill 

and attitude necessary to become a safe, responsible driver. 

Hawkeye Community College provides 30 hours of classroom 

instruction and 6 hours of behind the wheel instruction. This 

program meets the requirement of the Iowa Department of 

Transportation (DOT) and Motor Vehicles Division (DMV) for 

individuals to obtain the graduated driver’s license (GDL). The 

student will be required to be proficient in their driving at the 

end of our course or will be required to drive with the DOT to get 

their license. Students must have the ability to schedule after 

school and week-end driving times, they must bring their permit 

to every class. The student must have a minimum of 10 hours 

of driving time before the class begins. Attendance is required 

for ALL sessions. No exceptions. Students must have an Iowa 

driver’s permit before enrolling. Fee can be waived or reduced 

for students who qualify in the Waterloo Community School 

District. Mandatory Zoom Orientation will be held for parent/ 

legal guardian and student, notification of day and time will be 

sent after registration completion. Please Note: When you are 

registering a child for this course please be sure to login as the 

child you are wishing to register or create an account for that 

child and do not login or register yourself as a parent unless 

you are wanting to take the course yourself. Students who have 

previously taken classes, such as moped/summer camp, will 

already have an account and should register for this course 

using their personal information. 

$425 54310 Sep 25 – Nov 21* Su–Sa 8am–8pm 

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Oberbroeckling MW 5pm–7pm / RTTC 

*No class 11/22. 

Heavy Equipment 

Heavy Equipment - Backhoe Operation 

Backhoes are an essential piece of equipment in today’s 

construction industry. Hawkeye Community College’s Backhoe 

Training will provide students with the knowledge of various 

controls of a backhoe. Students will gain basic terminology, 

pre-operation inspections, proper operation techniques and 

the different functions of a backhoe. Training will consist of 

in-person classroom training, using NCCER (The National Center 

of Construction Education and Research) curriculum. Students 

will be required to pass a written examination. Field operations 

of a backhoe will also be evaluated. Field operations must be 

passed in order to obtain credentials from NCCER and Hawkeye 

Community College. Students will need to register in the NCCER 

system in order to obtain credentials from NCCER. This course is 

roughly 75% hands on. 

$1239 53062 Nov 27 – Nov 30 M–Th 8am–5pm / 4 sessions 

| 

Puelz 

RTTC 

Heavy Equipment - Front End-Loader 

Operation 

Front End-Loaders are used in many different industries, 

including construction and landscaping, on the construction 

job site and even the removal of snow. Hawkeye Community 

College’s Front End-Loader training will provide you with the 

knowledge and skills needed to be successful. Students will gain 

basic terminology, pre-operation inspections, proper operation 

techniques and the different functions of a Front End-Loader. 

Training will consist of in-person classroom training, using 

NCCER (The National Center for Construction Education and 

Research) curriculum. Following the NCCER Training, students 

will be required to pass a written examination. Excavator 

simulators will be used for control familiarization. Field 

operations of a backhoe will also be evaluated. Field operations 

must be passed in order to receive credentials from NCCER and 

Hawkeye Community College. Students will need to register in 

the NCCER system in order to obtain credentials from NCCER. 

$845 53059 Oct 30 – Nov 2 M–Th 8am–5pm / 4 sessions 

| 

Puelz 

RTTC 

Heavy Equipment - Mini Excavator Operation 

Are you in need of mini excavator training? Hawkeye 

Community College’s Mini Excavator Training will instruct 

students on the various controls of mini excavators. Students 

will gain basic terminology, pre-operation inspections, proper 

operation techniques and the different functions of a mini 

excavator. Training will consist of in-person classroom training 

using NCCER (The National Center for Construction Education 

and Research) curriculum. Following the NCCER training, 

students will be required to pass a written examination. Field 

operations, of the mini excavator, will also be evaluated. Field 

operations must be passed in order to receive credentials from 

NCCER and Hawkeye Community College. Students will need to 

register in the NCCER system in order to obtain credentials from 

NCCER. 


| 

Puelz 

RTTC 

Heavy Equipment - Skid Steer Operator 

Hawkeye Community College’s Skid Steer Training will provide 

students with knowledge of the various functions of skid steers. 

Students will gain basic terminology, pre-operation inspections, 

proper operation techniques and the different functions of a 

skid steer. Training will consist of in-person classroom training, 

using NCCER (The National Center for Construction Education 

and Research) curriculum. Following the NCCER training, 

students will be required to pass a written examination. 

Excavator simulators will be used for control familiarization. 

Field operations of a skid steer will also be evaluated. Field 

operations must be passed in order to receive credentials from 

NCCER and Hawkeye Community College. Student will need to 

register in the NCCER system in order to obtain credentials from 

NCCER. 


| 

Puelz 

RTTC 

Mandated Driving 

12-Hour DUI (Drinking Driver) 

This class is for those who are over the age of 18 and have 

been arrested for DUI. Learn how to reduce your risk of alcohol 

or drug problems by understanding and accepting the need 

to change in order to reduce your risk in the future. The class 

meets state requirements and is open to anyone wishing to 

understand their problem better. 

$180 51573 Sep 5 – Sep 6 TuW 8am–2:30pm / 2 sessions 

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Sauser 


$180 51574 Sep 15 – Sep 16 F 6pm–10pm 

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Sa 8am–4:30pm / 2 sessions 

Wardell 


$180 51575 Oct 3 – Oct 4 TuW 8am–2:30pm / 2 sessions 

| 

Sauser 


$180 51576 Oct 20 – Oct 21 F 6pm–10pm 

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Wardell 


$180 51577 Nov 7 – Nov 8 TuW 8am–2:30pm / 2 sessions 

| 

Sauser 


$180 51578 Nov 17 – Nov 18 F 6pm–10pm 

| 


Wardell 


$180 51579 Dec 5 – Dec 6 TuW 8am–2:30pm / 2 sessions 

| 

Sauser 


$180 51580 Dec 15 – Dec 16 F 6pm–10pm 

| 


Wardell 


Driver Improvement Program 

This eight-hour class is for someone who has either received 

three moving traffic convictions during a 12-month period, been 

convicted of a serious violation, or been required to attend by 

order of a Driver Improvement Hearing Officer. 

$125 51535 Sep 11 – Sep 12 MTu 8am–12pm / 2 sessions 

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Wessels 


$125 

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$125 

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$125 

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51536 Oct 21 Sa 8am–4:30pm / 1 session 

Eberhard Cedar Falls Center 

51537 Nov 6 – Nov 7 MTu 8am–12pm / 2 sessions 

Livingston Cedar Falls Center 

51538 Dec 16 Sa 8am–4:30pm / 1 session 

Eberhard Cedar Falls Center 

Recreational Vehicle 

Moped Safety 

Gain the understanding and skills to become a safe and 

responsible moped driver in just six hours of classroom 

instruction. Classroom instruction includes operator and moped 

preparation, basic control skills, safe riding practices, how to 

handle complex situations, and moped care. This course does 

not include hands-on moped instruction. This course meets 

Iowa Department of Transportation requirements to obtain a 

moped license at 14. All students must be at least 13 1/2 years of 

age to take this class. 

$55 51929 Sep 9 Sa 9am–3pm / 1 session 

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Fontes 

RTTC 

$55 

| 

51609 Sep 16 Sa 8am–2pm / 1 session 

Platt 


Motorcycle: 3-Wheel Basic Rider Course 

If you are a new rider and you want to learn how to ride a 

3-wheel motorcycle - this course is for you! This course includes 

four hours of classroom activities and up to eight hours of oncycle 

riding exercises. You must pass a knowledge and skill test 

for successful completion. May lead to license waiver. You must 

pass a knowledge and skills test for successful completion. To 

register, visit www.hawkeyecollege.edu/3-wheel-motorcycle. 


$199 | 51904 Sep 9 – Sep 10 SaSu 8am–5pm / 2 sessions 

5 REASONS TO GET YOUR 

COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE 

Hawkeye’s proficiency-based, accelerated 

CDL program will have you ready for a new 

career in this growing industry fast! 

1. Great Pay! Drivers can earn $40,000 the first year. 

2. Benefits include paid holidays and vacations, 

insurance, and 401K. 

3. No four-year degree needed. 

4. Freedom to choose the type of driving that suits 

you – local, regional, or over-the-road. 

5. Flexible schedules. 

Our flexible training schedule allows you to 

choose the days and times that work for you! 

Learn more! Call 319-296-4286 or visit 

www.hawkeyecollege.edu/ce/Class-A-CDL. 




Transportation | Computers & Technology 

Motorcycle: Basic Rider Course 

The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) Basic Rider Course 

is a learn-to-ride education and training safety program that 

consists of the online MSF Basic eCourse to address basic 

motorcycle knowledge, five hours of classroom instruction with 

a RiderCoach to address rider perception and risk management, 

and 10 hours of on-cycle, hands-on instruction. Motorcycles 

are provided for use during the course. Prior to the first day of 

class you will need to read the Rider Handbook and complete 

the eCourse online. Price of the eCourse is included and student 

will receive an email two weeks before the class start date with 

a redemption code. Riders must be able to balance a bicycle to 

participate in the riding portion of the course and successfully 

complete a riding skills test. This course does have a written 

and a riding skills test. Successful completion of BOTH tests is 

required to receive a DOT certificate of completion. A course 

completion card may provide an insurance discount. This course 

is required by Iowa law to obtain a motorcycle operator’s license 

for all residents under the age of 18. If you are a minor, you must 

have a valid driver’s permit and you must have written consent 

from your parent or guardian at time of registration. If under age 

of 18, registrations are done in person at Hawkeye’s Cedar Falls 

Center. 


$179 | 51907 Sep 8 – Sep 10 F 5pm–10pm 

SaSu 8am–1pm / 3 sessions 

| 51908 Sep 15 – Sep 17 F 5pm–10pm 


| 51909 Sep 22 – Sep 24 F 5pm–10pm 


| 51911 Sep 29 – Oct 1 F 5pm–10pm 


| 51912 Sep 29 – Oct 1 F 5pm–10pm 

SaSu 1pm–6pm / 3 sessions 

| 51910 Oct 6 – Oct 8 F 5pm–10pm 


SKIP THE TRIP 

Take your driver’s permit, motorcycle, passenger, 

general knowledge, air brakes, and combination 

tests at Hawkeye and skip the DOT. 

Call 319-296-4286 to schedule. 

COMPUTERS & 

TECHNOLOGY 

www.hawkeyecollege.edu/ce/computers 

319-296-4290 


Fundamentals - Getting Started 

Computer Skills for Seniors Level 1 

Designed for absolute beginners, this class will teach you the 

basics to begin using a computer. In today’s digital world, 

knowing how to use a computer is critical in order to make your 

life easier. You will learn how to use the mouse and keyboard 

functions, find your way around Windows, connect a printer 

to your PC, launch your favorite programs, use ribbons and 

toolbars, explore the internet, and much more! Textbook is 

included and endorsed by AARP. Email address required and 

access to a computer outside of class is highly recommended. 

$129 54192 Sep 18 – Oct 9 M 10am–12pm / 4 sessions 

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Flack 


Computer Skills for Seniors Level 2 

Take your computer skills to the next level by learning how to 

use files and folders, set up email, and protect yourself against 

identity theft online. Discover how to listen to music, read 

eBooks or watch movies on your PC. Connect with grandkids 

through Facebook, Pinterest or video calling. Discover how 

to troubleshoot common problems and perform necessary 

maintenance. Email address required and access to a computer 

outside of class is highly recommended. 

$109 54369 Oct 16 – Nov 6 M 10am–12pm / 4 sessions 

| 

Flack 


Graphics & Multimedia Design 

Adobe Illustrator Essentials : 

Adobe Illustrator is the industry standard computer illustration 

software. Use Illustrator to draw shapes and design logos, flyers, 

posters, banners, business cards or any other vector graphics 

for print or web. In this course, you will learn Adobe Illustrator 

fundamentals to set up a print document and use various tools 

to draw, type and color all kinds of shapes and illustrations. 

Learn how to efficiently manage layers and artboards, and 

create print-ready PDF documents. Access to Adobe Illustrator 

software required. 

$225 | 54502 Sep 5 – Sep 29 Online / Helmi 

Adobe InDesign Essentials : 

Adobe InDesign is the industry standard page-layout program 

that works with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop seamlessly. 

InDesign allows you to create simple to complex multi-page 

documents such as brochures, flyers, books and magazines. 

This course is a comprehensive exploration of InDesign tools 

and capabilities to create professional documents. You will learn 

how to manage the InDesign environment, create, setup, design, 

enhance and finalize multi-page documents. Access to Adobe 

InDesign software required. 

$225 | 54503 Nov 6 – Dec 1 Online / Helmi 

Adobe Photoshop Essentials : 

This fundamental course covers Adobe Photoshop CC most 

commonly used tools, menus and panels. You’ll learn all the 

basics of Photoshop to effectively work with selection and 

editing tools, layers, and masks to edit, retouch and enhance 

existing images or create your own composite digital art work. 

Impress your business organization, friends and family by 

enhancing their photos and create magazine cover quality 

enhanced images. Access to Adobe Photoshop software 

required. 

$225 | 54504 Oct 2 – Oct 27 Online / Helmi 

Networking & IT 

Information Technology (IT) Specialist 

Certificate 

Prepare for an entry-level position in the IT sector by learning 

the basics of network and security. This certificate course will 

prepare you to take the CompTIA A+ exam for certification 

and provide the foundational knowledge for installation, 

preventative maintenance, networking, security and 

troubleshooting. Learn how to safely diagnose, resolve, and 

document common hardware and software issues. Course 

components include IT Fundamentals, IT Customer Service, and 

CompTIA A+. CompTIA A+ certification validates foundational 

computer knowledge for a career in IT. Tuition includes 

textbook, online labs, and two CompTIA A+ vouchers for 220- 

1101 and 220-1102 exams upon successful completion of the 

course. 

$2415 54180 Sep 5 – Dec 14* TuTh 6pm–9pm / 28 sessions 

| 

Rindels 

Main Campus - Black Hawk Hall 

*No class 11/21, 11/23. 

MICROSOFT EXCEL 

SPECIALIST SERIES 

Master Microsoft Excel with this three-part series 

that shows you how to enter data, work with 

formulas and functions, format cells, create 

charts, do data analysis, and more. 

May 22 – July 19 MW 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. $447 

Wireless Networking Fundamentals : 

Wireless networking has become one of the fastest growing 

segments within the computer industry. This course will 

introduce students to the fundamentals of wireless and mobile 

network standards systems. Students will become familiar with 

an introduction to wireless networking technology, wireless 

communications, two types of wireless technology/short and 

long range, network planning, and wireless network standards 

and security. This course covers both the fundamentals of 

wireless networking and the practical aspects of wireless 

systems. Students will become familiar with wireless standards, 

and mobile development platforms, as well as emerging 

technologies and concepts covering network security. The 

course will describe concepts, technology and applications of 

wireless networking as used in current and next-generation 

wireless networks. In addition, the course addresses the 

fundamentals of wireless communications and provides an 

overview of existing and emerging wireless communication 

networks. The goal of this course is to impart state-of-the-art 

technologies of wireless networking and motivate students’ 

interest in further advanced courses in network technology. 

$140 | 54732 Start anytime Online 

Office Productivity 

Microsoft Excel 2019: Level 1 

Part of Microsoft Excel Specialist series 

Improve data accuracy and consistency through the use 

of spreadsheets. Learn how to create, edit, and format 

spreadsheets with Excel. Discover basic formulas including 

relative and absolute references, how to search for and replace 

data, modify columns and rows, and become more efficient with 

AutoFill and AutoComplete. Textbook is included along with 

lifetime access to a virtual lab. 

$149 54189 Sep 18 – Sep 27 MW 6:30pm–8:30pm / 4 sessions 

| 

Flack 



Part of Microsoft Excel Specialist series 

Register online at www.hawkeyecollege.edu/ce/excel-specialist or call 319-296-4290. 

Take your Excel skills to the next level and improve your 

spreadsheets with conditional formatting. Learn to work with 

functions, sort and filter data, analyze data, create tables, charts 

and pivot tables. Save time and learn more options with easy 

tips and tricks you will receive from our experienced instructor! 

Textbook is included along with lifetime access to a virtual lab. 

$149 54190 Oct 2 – Oct 11 MW 6:30pm–8:30pm / 4 sessions 

| 

Flack 


SAVE $100 WHEN YOU REGISTER 

FOR THE SPECIALIST SERIES! 

Computers & Technology 





Part of Microsoft Excel Specialist series — see page 15 

Set yourself apart by learning the advanced features of Microsoft 

Excel. Learn to work with multiple worksheets and workbooks, 

use lookup functions and formula auditing, automate workbook 

functionality, and create sparklines and map data. Receive 

an Excel Specialist Certificate by completing all three levels. 

Textbook is included along with lifetime access to a virtual lab. 

$149 54191 Oct 16 – Oct 25 MW 6:30pm–8:30pm / 4 sessions 

| 

Flack 


Microsoft Word 365 

[NEW] 

Are you using Microsoft Word for just word processing? Here’s 

your chance to unlock some of the additional features to reap 

the benefits of this versatile software. Discover how to fully 

utilize the ribbon to unlock numerous features such as WordArt, 

mail merge, custom tabs and so much more. Materials are 

included. 

$69 54381 Dec 11 – Dec 13 MW 6pm–9pm / 2 sessions 

| 

Flack 


QuickBooks Desktop Level 1 

Learn the fundamentals of QuickBooks to manage your 

accounting needs. You will learn how to set up a company, 

record income and expenses, manage accounts receivable and 

accounts payable, reconcile bank transactions, create reports 

and graphs, and much more. This class is taught on PCs, not Mac 

computers, and is not QuickBooks Online. Textbook is included 

with the cost of the class. 

$229 54383 Oct 30 – Nov 8 MW 6pm–9pm / 4 sessions 

| 

Flack 


QuickBooks Desktop Level 2 

Expand your knowledge of QuickBooks. In this class, you 

will learn how to set up inventory, track and pay sales tax, 

handle payroll, budget, make adjustments, complete yearend 

procedures, and utilize the audit trail. This class is taught 

on PCs, not Mac computers, and is not QuickBooks Online. 

Textbook is included with the price of the class. 

$229 54385 Nov 13 – Nov 21 MW 6pm–9pm 

| 

Flack 

Tu 6pm–9pm / 4 sessions 


QuickBooks Online 

QuickBooks Online is the newest version of accounting software 

from Intuit. It does not replace the current Desktop version, but 

offers users different capabilities such as access from anywhere. 

In this class, you will learn how to navigate the user interface, 

set up a new company file, manage accounts payable, reconcile 

accounts, prepare financial reports, set up payroll, work with 

balance sheets and budgets, and much more. Textbook and trial 

version of QuickBooks Online is included for training purposes. 

$199 54194 Nov 27 – Dec 6 MW 6pm–9pm / 4 sessions 

| 

Flack 


Programming 

Back End Software Developer Live Online 

[HYBRID] 

Back End Software Developers are in charge of building 

applications that do the behind-the-scenes work. This typically 

involves receiving requests from a Front End application, 

processing the request, reading and writing to a database, and 

responding back to requests from other applications. In this 

18-week, Back End Software Development program, students 

take three courses to learn the skills and technologies necessary 

to enter the industry as a Back End Software Developer: 

Introduction to Java, Relational Databases with MySQL, and 

Web API Design with Spring Boot. Skills and technologies 

learned will include Java 1.8, Algorithms, OOP, Design Patterns, 

Unit Testing, SQL, DDL, DML, Database Concepts, JDBC, Spring 

Boot, Spring Data, REST, JPA, JWT, AWS, and more. 

$3850 54318 Oct 25 – Mar 13* Online 24/7; 10/25–3/13 

| 

Promineo Tech W 7pm–8:30pm; 10/25–3/13 

*No class 11/22, 12/20, 12/27. 

$3850 

| 

54319 Dec 10 – Apr 27* Online 24/7; 12/10–4/27 

Promineo Tech Th 7pm–8:30pm; 12/14–4/25 

*No class 12/21, 12/28. 

Big Data Engineering Live Online [HYBRID] 

The Big Data Engineering Program is designed to introduce 

the technically inclined student to the technologies and 

methodologies requested by hiring companies and used by real 

world data engineers. This program is fast paced and will cover 

a breadth of technologies, including Python programming, 

Hadoop and cloud-based services in Amazon Web Services 

(AWS). The student will also be introduced to such methods 

as data wrangling, munging, ingesting and modeling for 

analytics. By the end of the program the successful student 

will be prepared for an entry level position as a data engineer, 

Python programmer, or business intelligence developer. 

$4945 54382 Nov 26 – Jun 8* Online 24/7; 11/26–6/8 

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*No class 12/21, 12/28. 

CSS Fundamentals : 

In this introductory course, you will learn how to style web 

pages using Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) coding language. 

Topics include using inline, internal, and external CSS, web 

typography, formatting text, working with web colors, using 

Google fonts, working with id and class selectors, working with 

elements, creating page layouts using elements, and CSS box 

model. 

$245 | 54522 Nov 6 – Dec 1 Online / Helmi 

Digital Marketing Program Live Online [HYBRID] 

Gain an understanding of the constantly changing digital 

landscape and its impact on businesses. While gaining insight 

into the principles of digital marketing, students will learn 

more about digital growth and specific trends of the industry. 

Students will learn about the following topics: data and Google 

analytics, Website UX, content marketing, channel and search 

marketing, social media marketing, email marketing, content 

management systems, and much more. Students will also be 

able to earn a Google Analytics certification and Facebook 

certification by completing specific coursework. 

$3850 54370 Sep 24 – Feb 3* Online 24/7; 9/24–2/3 

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*No class 11/23, 12/21, 12/28. 

$3850 

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$3850 

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$3850 

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54371 Oct 22 – Mar 2* Online 24/7; 10/22–3/2 

Promineo Tech W 7pm–8:30pm; 10/25–2/28 

*No class 11/22, 12/20, 12/27. 

54372 Nov 26 – Mar 23* Online 24/7; 11/26–3/23 

Promineo Tech Tu 7pm–8:30pm; 11/28–3/19 

*No class 12/26, 12/28, 1/2. 

54373 Dec 10 – Apr 13* Online 24/7; 12/10–4/13 


*No class 12/21, 12/28. 

Front End Software Developer Live Online 

[HYBRID] 

Front End Software Developers build the pieces of applications 

and websites that users see and interact with. This involves 

creating components that look good and provide functionality 

when a user interacts with them. It also involves interacting 

with the Back End applications and displaying data in an 

aesthetically pleasing manner. In the 18-week, Front End 

Software Development program, students take three courses to 

learn the skills and technologies necessary to enter the industry 

as a Front End Software Developer: Introduction to JavaScript, 

Front End Technologies, and Web App Design with React. Skills 

and technologies learned include JavaScript, Algorithms, OOP, 

Design Patterns, Unit Testing, HTML, CSS, JQuery, Bootstrap, 

AJAX, React, JSX, REST, NPM, AWS, and more. 

$3850 54316 Sep 25 – Feb 17* Online 24/7; 9/25–2/17 

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*No class 11/23, 12/21, 12/28, 1/4. 

$3850 

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54317 Nov 27 – Apr 20* Online 24/7; 11/27–4/20 

Promineo Tech Tu 7pm–8:30pm; 11/28–4/16 

*No class 12/26, 1/2. 

HTML Fundamentals : 

This course covers all the basics of HTML coding language. You 

will learn building simple web pages by hand coding, using 

HTML tags to create paragraphs, heading, lists, links, insert 

images and tables and more. We also cover creating a simple 

multi-page website with images, text and a navigation bar. 

$245 | 54523 Oct 2 – Oct 27 Online / Helmi 

Intermediate SQL : 

Discover how to write powerful SQL queries that enable you to 

retrieve data from one table or from multiple tables stored in the 

database simultaneously. In this course, you will learn how to 

retrieve more meaningful data from one or more tables stored 

in a database. You will learn how to merge data from multiple 

columns, how to create calculated fields, and how to order and 

group the results from a query. You will also learn how to create 

a single join query or subquery to obtain data from multiple 

tables simultaneously. 

$245 | 54524 Sep 5 – Sep 29 Online / Allison 

$245 | 54525 Oct 2 – Oct 27 Online / Allison 

$245 | 54526 Nov 6 – Dec 1 Online / Allison 

$245 | 54527 Dec 4 – Dec 29 Online / Allison 

Introduction to Game Design : 

Games are increasingly recognized as a tool that can serve 

many business purposes beyond entertainment. This course 

provides a general introduction to what goes into the design and 

development of both video and analog games, with a particular 

focus on the use of games outside of consumer entertainment. 

By completing this course, you can take the first steps into 

understanding game design, and how it can be applied in your 

field. 

$245 | 54470 Sep 5 – Sep 29 Online / Haefner 

Introduction to SQL : 

Structured Query Language (SQL) is the language used to work 

with databases and the information stored within them. This 

course will provide a working knowledge of the basic forms of 

SQL, including how to select and update data from common 

table formats. Learners will create a database and use SQL to 

manipulate the data within it. 

$245 | 54508 Sep 5 – Sep 29 Online / Allison 

$245 | 54509 Oct 2 – Oct 27 Online / Allison 

$245 | 54510 Nov 6 – Dec 1 Online / Allison 

$245 | 54511 Dec 4 – Dec 29 Online / Allison 

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE 

Turn your love of technology into a career. In only three months you’ll be prepared for a 

position in the IT industry. You’ll learn network and security basics, installation, 

preventative maintenance, and prepare for the CompTIA A+ certification exam. 

September 5 – December 14 TuTh 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. $2415 

Register online at www.hawkeyecollege.edu/ce/it-specialist or call 319-296-4290. 




Computers & Technology | Business & Professional Development 

Web & Internet 

Introduction to Python Programming : 

If you want to learn how to program but have little or no 

experience, you’ve chosen the right language. That’s because 

Python has a simple syntax that makes it easier to learn than 

other programming languages. At the same time, it’s a powerful 

language that provides all of the features that you need to 

master in any programming language. 


Introduction to Web Design : 

Online users say a website’s design is the number one criteria 

for deciding whether a company is credible or not, according 

to recent research. Understanding what it takes to produce 

effective web design is essential in today’s market of highly 

saturated digital competition. 

$245 | 54490 Sep 5 – Sep 29 Online / Wright 

LIVE ONLINE CODING BOOTCAMP 

Information Technology jobs are 

the fastest-growing occupations with a 

projected 21 percent increase in Software 

Development alone through 2028. 

Gain the in-demand tech skills 

you need to enter this field! 

Back End Software Developer 

October 25, 2023 – March 13, 2024 

December 10, 2023 – April 27, 2024 

Big Data Engineering 

August 27, 2023 – March 16, 2024 

November 26, 2023 – June 8, 2024 

Front End Software Developer 

September 25, 2023 – February 17, 2024 

November 27, 2023 – April 20, 2024 

LEARN MORE 

319-296-4290 

www.hawkeyecollege.edu/promineo-tech 

BUSINESS & 

PROFESSIONAL 

DEVELOPMENT 

www.hawkeyecollege.edu/ce/business 

319-296-4290 


Business Development & 

Entrepreneur 

Bookkeeping Specialist Certificate 

A career in bookkeeping allows you to work in many different 

kinds of businesses and industries. This certificate course 

includes both theory and hands-on application and includes 

the following courses: Bookkeeping Level 1 & 2, Understanding 

& Preparing Financial Statements, QuickBooks Level 1, 

QuickBooks Level 2, and a Bookkeeping Practicum. Students 

will have the opportunity to put theory into practice, both in 

manual and computer program formats. The practicum is a selfpaced, 

independent study that is completed outside of class. 

The classroom portion of the practicum provides students with 

additional assistance to complete the practicum assignments. 

Students must achieve 80% on the practicum assignments (one 

manually and one in QuickBooks) in order to qualify for the 

certificate. 

$1199 54195 Sep 19 – Dec 5* TuTh 6pm–9pm / 21 sessions 

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Flack 


*No class 11/21, 11/23. 

Closing Procedures and Financial Statements 

: 

This course shows you how to create a worksheet used to adjust 

the account balances and prepare the financial statements. 

Use your financial statements to measure performance, make 

improvements and set goals. The final step covered in this 

course is closing your books and preparing them for the next 

accounting period; this is done by journalizing and posting 

closing entries. 

$195 | 54498 Nov 6 – Dec 1 Online / DeFonteny 

Evaluation Research : 

Road test evaluation research for your organization. You won’t 

be disappointed. Evaluation research can give you and your 

organization a systematic assessment of the value of resources 

and time you commit to a project, product, or specific goal. 

Evaluation research can determine whether or not a process has 

achieved a goal or yielded the desired results. 

$195 | 54537 Oct 2 – Oct 27 Online / Dereshiwsky 

Financial Analysis and Planning for Non- 

Financial Managers : 

With the demands of daily operations, non-financial managers 

may put financial reports on the shelf. But take a look at 

some of the most admired companies like Apple, Google, and 

Berkshire Hathaway. Sure, they are evaluated by their products, 

innovation, and culture but they wouldn’t be in the limelight 

without profits. Money matters! This course will help you build 

on your understanding of financial concepts and help you 

establish your role in the financial success of your organization. 

Designed for non-financial managers, business owners, 

entrepreneurs, and other decision-makers, this advanced 

course will take the mystery out of money matters. Throughout 

this course, financial information that drives your organization, 

as seen on the business’s reports, will be assessed and analyzed 

to understand it. An understanding of this information will help 

you make smart decisions when it comes to budgeting, setting 

goals, and assessing performance within your own area of 

influence. 

$195 | 54473 Nov 6 – Dec 1 Online / Trana 

The Business Plan : 

Whether starting a business or growing the one you have, 

a business plan serves as a roadmap and can help secure 

needed funding. In this course, you evaluate the many 

aspects and potential hurdles of the business and build the 

Business Plan, one step at a time. This practical, hands-on 

approach encourages you to immerse yourself in the vision 

and planning aspects of your business. Focusing on the most 

critical components of the Business Plan enables you to 

uncover hidden risks and assess the business from a marketing, 

management, and financial vantage point. 

$195 | 54446 Oct 2 – Oct 27 Online / Beth Izard 

Career Development 

Childcare Director Certificate [HYBRID] 

The Iowa Child Care Director Training was developed to support 

those aspiring to become a childcare director. It can also be 

taken by experienced directors wanting to refresh their skills. 

The online training provides valuable information focusing on 

the needed topics every director should know. These topics 

include: Center Design, Finance and Fiscal Management, 

Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Staff Management, 

Program Philosophy, Creating a Positive Climate, Managing the 

Food, Health, and Safety Programs, Curriculum and Assessment, 

Accessing Services and Community Resources, and Software 

Application of Quickbooks. The training allows collaboration 

through a cohort of participants, 24/7 access through the online 

format, and an extended mentoring program after the training 

for further support. The NECPA Commission, Inc. has approved 

this educational program as meeting the criteria for continuing 

education for the National Administrator Credential. 

$499 53715 Sep 11 – Dec 6 Online 24/7; 9/11–11/17 

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Morud MW 6pm–9pm; 11/27–12/6 

Financial Planning and Wealth Management : 

Financial Planning and Wealth Management are key skills 

needed for today’s leaders. In this course you will be presented 

with the key information needed to help you understand 

the basic aspects of estate planning and various methods of 

property transfers, gifts and gift tax. In addition Information is 

presented regarding The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act which requires 

institutions to disclose privacy policies, and limits instances 

in which consumer information can be shared. Also covered is 

Insurance Concepts, Mutual Funds & Retirement Planning. 


Intermediate Data Analysis : 

Many of your business decisions involve comparing groups 

for differences. For example, would men and women prefer 

different product features? In addition, you may look at 

relationships between variables. Does product recognition 

relate to subsequent product purchase? This Intermediate Data 

Analysis course will introduce you to the statistics behind these 

group differences and relationships. In addition, you’ll learn 

how to work with ratings, graphs and user-friendly reports of 

statistical results. 

$195 | 54442 Oct 2 – Oct 27 Online / Dereshiwsky 

Introduction to Data Analysis : 

Data Analysis is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after 

skills in the workplace. Companies have vast amounts of data, 

but it is rare to have someone with the ability to analyze that 

data to see trends and make predictions. This course will give 

you a basic understanding of how to analyze data in a business 

setting. Businesses look for candidates with an understanding 

of how to analyze the data they have been collecting; this course 

will help you start on that journey. 

$195 | 54441 Sep 5 – Sep 29 Online / Rutledge 

“I am equipped with new knowledge 

to help me succeed in my role as a 

director and to improve the quality 

of my center.” – Kellee B. 

" 

COSMETOLOGY RECERTIFICATION 

October 22, 2023 

8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 

Call 319-296-4290 to register 

Business & Professional Development 




Keys to Customer Service : 

Learning to build your customer service skills will have a 

powerful impact on your career success as well as success in 

other areas of your life. Through this course you will discover 

the direct relationship between service skills and career 

achievement. You will become skilled at being an exceptional 

service provider. You can help your organization and your career 

by translating your good service intentions into a workable plan 

and gain knowledge of ways to consistently deliver great service. 

The payoff is enormous. 

$145 | 54449 Sep 5 – Sep 29 Online / Sanders-Cobb 

Negotiation: Get What You Want : 

Negotiation is a key skill for success in business and everyday 

life. Knowing strategies to clarify what you want and how to 

prioritize needs will ensure you get more of what’s essential. 

Having the skills to help others get what they want will improve 

relationships and increase your odds of success in the future. 

Work with a pro to learn how to plan, implement and win in the 

bargaining process. Save time, grow your business network and 

gain confidence when dealing with even the shrewdest of dealmakers. 

Invest in these skills now and reap a lifetime of rewards. 

$195 | 54454 Oct 2 – Oct 27 Online / Draves 

Principles of Time Management : 

In this fast-paced world all too often it seems that time is a 

precious commodity. There never seems to be enough time in 

our day to do the things we need to accomplish. In this course 

students explore various approaches to managing time and 

organizing our schedules so that anyone can find a method that 

works for them. We will explore ways to prioritize what we need 

to do but allow time to do what we want to do. 


Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate : 

Six Sigma professionals are in strong demand by organizations 

around the world. On the front-lines of Six Sigma efforts are 

Green Belts. LERN’s Green Belt training teaches participants 

problem-solving skills, using the DMAIC (Define, Measure, 

Analyze, Improve and Control) model. After completing 

this challenging course, Six Sigma Green Belts serve their 

organizations as a trained specialist able to work on Six Sigma 

projects that benefit the organization. Although not required, 

participants are strongly encouraged to have a project during 

the course. The instructors and mentors work closely with the 

class to not only teach the material, but to guide candidates as 

they work projects. 

$495 | 54489 Sep 5 – Dec 1 Online / Follett 

DON’T MISS YOUR CLASS! 

Statistics for Decisions Using Surveys : 

Improve your ability to develop and deliver statistics for 

decision making by improving your skills in conducting reliable 

surveys. Help your organization design effective surveys to 

improve business and workplace effectiveness. You will also 

learn how to enter your results into Excel and how to present 

and explain those results. 

$195 | 54541 Sep 5 – Sep 29 Online / Kritzer 

Using Personality Profiles for Better Work 

Performance : 

Understanding yourself and others will increase your overall 

effectiveness at work, home, and in all of your relationships. 

Learn how to improve your communication with others, convey 

your ideas effectively, and improve your ability to understand 

what is important to those who don’t share your same style. 

Course fee includes your own DiSC Behavioral Personality 

Profile assessment and review. 

$295 | 54455 Nov 6 – Dec 1 Online / Klauss 

Communication & Writing 

Business Writing : 

Take away the key practices you need to develop and hone your 

business writing communication effectively and successfully. 

Get the best practices for crafting effective, professional 

business documents. Find out how to avoid grammatical 

pitfalls. Acquire business writing principles that will be good for 

years to come. 

$195 | 54466 Sep 5 – Sep 29 Online / Felix 

Professional Communication : 

Communication is the ultimate key to your success-in 

relationships, in the workplace, in personal matters, as a family 

member, team member and across your lifetime. Your ability 

to communicate comes from experience. This experience can 

often be an effective source, but the methods in which you 

communicate play a critical role in how you more efficiently 

communicate with your audience and to ensure the intended 

meaning is received. In this course, material is presented to 

help you strengthen your communication skills to become a 

more effective communication. The course also focuses on 

everyday writing, professional presentations, and interpersonal 

communication. 


Our most popular classes fill fast. Register early! 

www.hawkeyecollege.edu/ce 

BOOKKEEPING SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE 

Train in the evening to become a Bookkeeping 

Specialist and you could work in a wide range of 

businesses and industries. 

September 19 – December 5 

TuTh 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. $1199 

Available in-person or via Zoom 

Register online at www.hawkeyecollege.edu/ce/ 

bookkeeping-specialist or call 319-296-4290. 

Technical Writing Fundamentals : 

This course will focus on skills that employers demand in 

today’s workplace-thinking, listening, composing, revising, 

and editing. At the completion of this course students will have 

acquired many workplace skills through integrated and applied 

instruction so that mastering technical writing is relevant 

and exciting. The text for this course features an engaging 

writing style, student and real-world models, write-to-learn 

activities, expanded oral presentation coverage, and provides 

instruction on the less common documents not covered in 

general communication texts, e.g., proposals, news releases, 

science lab reports, and instructions. Chapter contents include 

technical research; writing for the Web; brief informative, brief 

investigative and recommendation reports; as well as technical 

reading. 


Management & Leadership 

Basic Management Skills : 

Understanding how to transition into management is the 

goal of this course. It presents the skills needed to help you 

move into a management position along with key strategies 

to help you understand how to navigate the “management 

minefield” with ease. Gaining an understanding of how to 

deal with the pressures from peers and expectations of upper 

management is a key to being a good manager. Presented are 

methods for dealing with unruly employees, the role of office 

politics, and listening techniques that are aimed at helping you 

understand what your boss is expecting. The impact of effective 

management on corporate goals and profitability is also be 

presented. This class is designed to empower your management 

capabilities. 


COURSES INCLUDE: 

• Bookkeeping Level 1 & 2 

• Understanding & Preparing 

Financial Statements 

• QuickBooks Level 1 & 2 

• Bookkeeping Practicum 

Conflict Management : 

A recent study conducted by the American Management 

Association (AMA) revealed that the average manager spends 

more than 20 percent of their day engaged in or reacting to a 

conflict situation. This study also identified that out of twentyfive 

management skills, conflict management was the only one 

positively correlated to higher earnings and promotion. Discover 

a workable conflict management model, discuss case studies 

in conflict management, and then take away successful conflict 

management strategies to apply in your workplace. 

$245 | 54453 Sep 5 – Sep 29 Online / Klauss 

Leadership Principles : 

Especially for Gen Y (born 1980-1999), the course serves as 

the first of three in a series addressing the development of 

Generation Y leadership. Find out what it takes to become an 

effective leader. Discover your style of leadership. Discuss task 

completion, building relationships with your subordinates, 

becoming socially perceptive to changes in the workplace, 

utilizing your emotions in a positive and effective manner, 

and addressing challenging goals. Finally, the course offers 

the opportunity to perform a case study analysis of workplace 

conflicts that require effective leadership, allowing you to 

apply your unique leadership characteristics revealed through 

completing the class. 

$145 | 54428 Sep 5 – Sep 29 Online / Yates 

Managing Generations in the Workplace : 

Get an understanding of managing workers in different 

generations in the workplace. Discover what motivates each 

generation at work, what incentives they respond to, and what 

messages they value. Generations X and Y are significantly 

different than the Boomer generation. Each generation has 

different expectations and styles of work in the workplace. 

Come explore the characteristics of the different generations in 

the workplace. Discover the current motivations of Boomers, 

Gen Xers and Gen Yers and what messages they value. Then 

Identify practical, how-to tips and techniques for managing 

Boomers, Gen Xers, and Gen Yers in the workplace. 

$175 | 54437 Nov 6 – Dec 1 Online / Dellabough 




Business Consortium 

Workshop Series 

2023-24 2023-2024 WORKSHOPS Register today! 

MASTERING STRONG COMMUNICATION: TECHNIQUES FOR PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS | October 19, 2023 

In today’s fast-paced business world, strong communication skills are more important than ever. This workshop will provide 

you with the tools you need to enhance your communication skills and achieve professional success. Maurice Davis 

EMBRACING CHANGE AND PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE | November 16, 2023 

During this session, participants will complete the following: identify factors to consider for the work environment of the 

future, learn to create effective goals that will be needed to support your organization’s future, learn effective methods to 

solve challenging issues, and understand the impact of change on workplace productivity. Terry Whitson 

INFLUENCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY | December 14, 2023 

Moving beyond telling people what to do is critical to the success of any leader. Using practical tools and their own real-life 

situations, each participant will learn how to influence their teams to drive higher commitment and impact. Joel Bennett 

TRUSTWORTHY LEADER | January 18, 2024 

Trust is most imperative to a leader’s credibility, influence and success. In this session, we will drill into trust at the core 

level, how to build it, why it matters and more. This session will get leaders excited to work from person to person, building 

relationships that develop strong business and more fulfilling culture in the workplace. Heather Woody 

GREAT BUSINESSES DON’T JUST ADAPT 

TO THE NEEDS OF THEIR CUSTOMERS. 

To be successful, they must understand the needs of their workforce, 

hire the right people, and provide opportunities for them to grow. 

MEMBERSHIP COST 

$750 for the first seat, $500 for each additional seat. 

Each membership entitles you to one seat in each 

business workshop class for the current series. 

MEETING LOCATION 

Main Campus – Buchanan Hall 

There is an option to attend via Zoom if preferred. 

MEETING TIME 

All workshops are 8:30 – 11:00 a.m. 

REGISTRATION 

Call 319-296-4290 or visit 

www.hawkeyecollege.edu/business-consortium. 


POSITIVE WORK CULTURE | February 15, 2024 

A huge part of a positive workplace culture is learning how to get results and become successful. We all must become more 

intentional about the how, what and why within our culture. We can create places where people feel proud of the place they 

contribute to and also, feel proud of themselves while doing so. Heather Woody 

MANAGING ONSITE, REMOTE, AND HYBRID EMPLOYEES | March 21, 2024 

Managing and leading remote employees requires a different set of skill sets and best practices. It entails everyone on the 

team to make time for connection, collaboration, and strengthening performance outcomes. Join Debra as she shares 5 key 

strategies to ensure you can effectively manage and lead virtually along with your onsite and hybrid employees. Debra Salz 

AVOIDING STRESS AND BURNOUT | April 18, 2024 

In this session, we explore your perceptions and thinking patterns that lead to stress. We explore how differences in others 

can cause us to stress using the Colors Index. Finally, we learn techniques in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy on how to 

tame the stress to live a much happier life. Lisa Schaefer 

GET CONTROL OF YOUR TIME AND ATTENTION | May 16, 2024 

Let’s talk about time management personality types and their effect on prioritization, both good and bad. Then we’ll cover 

the top, universal habits for exercising greater control over this most limited resource and we will take a look at the apps 

and online tools that can move the needle forward in automation, organization, and focus. Sandra Flikkema 

HOW SAFE IS YOUR TEAM? CREATING A CULTURE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY | June 20, 2024 

In this session, you will learn the keys to building and leading psychologically safe teams in your organization. You will walk 

away with four tangible steps to building a psychologically safe team as well as other resources. Molly Mackey 

15 MINUTES TO ACTIONABLE LEADERSHIP | July 18, 2024 

Are you desiring a simple formula of action to achieve results which overcomes elements of: low performance, 

dismal morale, and lackluster motivation? Whether you’re a small team or a large corporation, you too can incorporate 

short time investments with your teammates to deliver individual productivity, company results, and improve career 

satisfaction for all. Debra Salz 

THE EMOTIONALLY INTELLIGENT TEAM | August 15, 2024 

With our current change-focused environment, increased attention must be given to continuous learning to build strong 

teams and professionally interact up, over, out, and across our organizations. Our time together will review the critical 

emotional intelligence skills that can be learned and applied to everyday situations. Dr. Celina Peerman

Business & Professional Development | Life & Leisure 

Project & HR Management 

Introduction to Agile/Scrum : 

This self-paced online course provides you with a solid 

grounding in Agile and Scrum, and prepares you to take 

the Professional Scrum Master I (PSM1) Certification Exam 

administered by Scrum.org. You will receive a “Scrum Playbook” 

to encapsulate key Scrum concepts and roles during the various 

Scrum events. An experienced agile practitioner will share her 

experiences in performing an Agile transformation in healthcare. 

In addition to the theory of Scrum, lessons are augmented 

with actual project experiences, lessons learned, and strategies 

to overcome common people and process challenges in 

implementing Scrum. Built in quizzes serve as knowledge 

checks to help you assess your learning. 


Project Management Certificate Program : 

The Certificate in Project Management is an innovative virtual 

training program designed to help you gain the knowledge, 

skills and tools you need to manage projects, lead project teams 

or prepare for the PMP® certification exam. The program is selfguided 

so you can complete the learning activities according to 

your own schedule. It includes 6 one-on-one sessions with the 

instructor to provide coaching in-line with your professional 

goals. The program is custom designed to fill your individual 

skill gaps and designed to work for your future career needs. 

Gain practical hands-on experience managing a real-world 

project from your respective organization. Earn professional 

development units (PDUs) from the Project Management 

Institute (PMI) and fulfill the 35 hours of project management 

training required for Project Management Professional (PMP) 

exam eligibility. Two textbooks are included. 


Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam 

Prep : 

This course will provide experienced project managers with 

the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully complete 

the Project Management Institute’s nationally recognized 

Project Management Professional (PMP) exam. This credential 

is considered the standard of excellence in the field of project 

management and is often a required credential in the field. 

This comprehensive course will use learning activities, practice 

exams, and assignments to help students prepare for, and 

successfully complete, the PMP exam. 


LIFE & LEISURE 

www.hawkeyecollege.edu/ce/leisure 

319-296-4290 


Arts 

Calligraphy 1 

Do you wish you had beautiful handwriting to create artistic 

invitations and holiday cards? Explore the basics of calligraphy, 

a brief history of the craft, and an overview of the supplies you 

need to get started. Learn to write in basic italic font and to draw 

simple flourishes that are not nearly as difficult as they first 

appear. Materials provided for in class use and you will receive a 

calligraphy pen to take home. Youth 15+ may register. 

$59 54295 Oct 10 – Oct 24 Tu 6:30pm–8:30pm / 3 sessions 

| 

Staff 


Laurie Walker has been working in 

the food manufacturing world for 10+ 

years in Quality Assurance. Laurie 

received her bachelors of science in 

biochemistry and masters of science 

in food science and technology from 

Iowa State University. Outside of work, 

Laurie’s hobbies include sewing, 

quilting, knitting, and most recently 

added calligraphy where learning 

different hands and techniques 

produce unique projects. 

Ellen Bell got her bachelor’s degree 

in Biology from Wartburg College 

in Waverly, IA then attended Iowa 

State University College of Veterinary 

Medicine. She practices veterinary 

medicine in Cedar Falls. Her interest 

in calligraphy started with classes at 

Hawkeye Community College, and she 

practices calligraphy and quill making 

as a hobby. 

Junkyard Art 101 

[NEW] 

Would you like to learn how to turn scraps of metal into pieces 

of art? Join this interactive class to pick up the basics of cutting, 

bending, shaping, drilling, and finishing steel. Students will also 

learn about armatures, structural integrity, and anchoring their 

work pieces properly from a local metal sculptor. Students must 

practice shop safety at all times. A welding helmet, gloves, and 

welding materials are included in the price of the class. 

$199 54380 Oct 10 – Oct 26 TuTh 6:30pm–8:30pm / 6 sessions 

| 

Staff 


Family 

Children in the Middle 

Changes in family structure through dissolution of marriage, 

custody modification, and remarriage are difficult experiences 

for a child. Children in the Middle is a four-hour, court-ordered 

seminar providing education and affirmation for parents, with 

the primary focus on children’s needs. Topics include: parenting 

skills for divorcing parents, a child’s needs and survival 

techniques, health versus problematic reactions of most kids, 

age specific needs of your children, and identifying how your 

child feels. Children are not allowed to attend class. 

$50 51547 Sep 16 Sa 8:30am–12:30pm / 1 session 

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Victoria Reed earned her Bachelor of 

Fine Art from the University of Northern 

Iowa in 2010, and her Masters Degree 

in Studio Art from the University of 

Wisconsin, Madison in 2016. While 

specializing in large scale hand 

fabricated metal sculpture and foundry 

casting, she enjoys art making in a wide 

range of materials and processes from 

print making to cast concrete. She has 

exhibited nationally, and continues 

to work from home as a professional 

freelance sculptor. 

51548 Oct 23 M 5:30pm–9:30pm / 1 session 

Thompson Cedar Falls Center 

51549 Nov 18 Sa 8:30am–12:30pm / 1 session 

Thompson Cedar Falls Center 

51550 Dec 11 M 5:30pm–9:30pm / 1 session 

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Finance 

Bitcoin Basics 

A highly interactive course covering what Bitcoin is and how 

to use it. This course will provide you with a foundation to 

navigate the digital currency space safely and securely as well as 

providing you with the right resources to learn more. 

$29 54243 Sep 6 W 6pm–8pm / 1 session 

| 

Rindels 


Food & Drink 

Danielle’s Dutch Baking 

[NEW] 

Join us and bake your own almond-filled cookies. In this class, 

you will learn how to make these amazing Dutch cookies with 

step-by-step instructions from an authentic Dutch baker. 

Danielle’s goodies regularly sell out at local farmers markets, 

and this is your chance to learn one of her recipes. 

$45 54379 Oct 5 Th 6pm–8pm / 1 session 

| 

Staff 

Main Campus - Student Center 

Danielle Octavia Hamberg-ten Hoeve 

grew up in the Netherlands in a big 

family. She got her love for baking from 

her mom, who was always cooking and 

baking. In 2008 Danielle and her husband 

moved their family to the United States 

to dairy farm. Because they missed all 

the Dutch pastries, she decided to make 

her own. It wasn’t long until she decided 

to start selling them, so she could share 

the Dutch goodies with the people of 

Iowa. They have been well received. In 

her free time, she loves to garden, go dog 

sledding with her huskies, crochet, or 

spend time with her family and friends. 

Homemade Cinnamon Rolls 

Want to learn how to make cinnamon rolls and other baked 

goods requiring sweet dough from scratch? Then this is your 

class! In this class, you’ll learn how to make a classic orange 

sweet dough from scratch, then how it can be used to make 

cinnamon rolls, sticky buns, and how the recipe can be modified 

to make babkas. Students will take home both cinnamon rolls 

and dough from the class. 

$45 54297 Nov 9 Th 6pm–8:30pm / 1 session 

| 

Metz 

Main Campus - Student Center 

Life & Leisure 

HUNDREDS OF ONLINE OPTIONS 

Don’t see the class you need? 

Visit www.hawkeyecollege.edu/ce 



Life & Leisure 

Home 

Embracing Minimalism: De-clutter Your Life 

How does simpler mornings, less clutter, more productivity 

and possibly less laundry sound? The minimalism movement 

is helping individuals find meaning and reduce stress. A 

professional organizer will share her tips on how to de-clutter 

and organize your stuff so you can create room for what’s really 

important. Discover the benefits of minimalism, including an 

organized household, greater peace of mind, and more money 

in your pocket! 

$19 54299 Dec 4 M 6:30pm–8:30pm / 1 session 

| 

Crouch 


Language & Creative Writing 

American Sign Language: Level 1 

American Sign Language (ASL) is the visual-gesture language 

used primarily among the American deaf communities. Using 

the immersion method, all teaching is done exclusively in ASL. 

You will acquire basic vocabulary and grammar by using ASL 

receptive and expressive skills in class. No prior knowledge of 

ASL is needed to join! Youth 15+ may register. 

$99 54244 Sep 5 – Sep 26 TuTh 6:30pm–8:30pm / 7 sessions 

| 

Stefl 


" 

“I loved the course. I have already 

recommended it to many people.” – Ashley C. 

American Sign Language: Level 2 

This class is a continuation of the first American Sign Language 

course introducing more vocabulary and moving along with 

sentence structure. The first session or two will be a refresher of 

content learned previously then adding new content from that 

point expanding your American Sign Language abilities. Youth 

15+ may register. 

$99 54245 Oct 3 – Oct 24 TuTh 6:30pm–8:30pm / 7 sessions 

| 

Stefl 


American Sign Language - Level 3 

This class is for those who’ve taken American Sign Language 

Levels 1 and 2 and would like to become even more proficent. In 

this class you will further develop your vocabulary and sentence 

structure. The first session will be a refresher of content learned 

previously then adding new content to expand your American 

Sign Language abilities. Youth 15+ may register. 

$99 54246 Oct 31 – Nov 21 TuTh 6:30pm–8:30pm / 7 sessions 

| 

Stefl 


Beginning Conversational Bosnian 1 

Do you wish to speak to your Bosnian neighbor, friend, student’s 

parent or patient? Maybe you are planning a trip to the Adriatic 

Coast and Balkan Peninsula? In this course you will learn 

common phrases enabling you to engage in basic conversation. 

Besides language skills, you will be introduced to the 

history, geography and culture of Bosnians in our community 

and the country of Bosnian and Herzegovina. 

$89 54301 Sep 6 – Oct 11 W 6:30pm–8:30pm / 6 sessions 

| 

Vallem 


Beginning Conversational Bosnian 2 

Take your Bosnian language skills to the next level. In real 

conversational settings, you will practice pronunciation, 

enhance your vocabulary and gain confidence in using your 

knowledge of Bosnian language daily. 

$89 54302 Oct 18 – Nov 29* W 6:30pm–8:30pm / 6 sessions 

| 

Vallem 



Beginning Conversational Spanish 1 

Would you like to learn common Spanish phrases to survive 

your first conversation with a native speaker? Perhaps you 

are planning a trip to a Spanish-speaking country. Traditional 

language courses are structured around years of study, 

but in this class you will learn the basics to help you begin 

speaking Spanish now in simple phrases. Participate in realistic 

conversational situations to practice and improve your Spanish 

speaking skills. No prior Spanish is required. 

$89 54251 Sep 5 – Oct 17* Tu 6pm–8pm / 6 sessions 

| 

Fix 



Beginning Conversational Spanish 2 

Take your conversational skills to the next level. Learn correct 

pronunciation and word usage with real life situations that 

include expressing a need, making a request, or retelling a 

conversation. Improve your confidence by increasing your 

vocabulary and comprehension. 

$89 54252 Oct 24 – Nov 28 Tu 6pm–8pm / 6 sessions 

| 

Fix 


Introduction to Bullet Journaling 

Looking for a tool to maintain your mental health, inspire 

creativity, and organize your thoughts? Then this class is for 

you. Come learn the basics of bullet journaling through guided 

journal prompts, art, and a dash of fun. 

$79 54300 Nov 2 – Nov 9 Th 6:30pm–8:30pm / 2 sessions 

| 

Albright-Hansen Cedar Falls Center 


Introduction to Improv 

Do you enjoy shows like Who’s Line is it Anyways? Then this 

class is for you. Step out of your comfort zone thinking on 

your feet, being silly, and making things up as you go through 

fames and other exercises while building essential social and 

professional skills that will last you a life time. 

$29 54296 Sep 21 – Sep 28 Th 6:30pm–8:30pm / 2 sessions 

| 

Albright-Hansen Cedar Falls Center 

Legacy Letters: Sharing Your Values Through 

Personal Messages [NEW] 

Participants will learn the history of this beautiful, ancient 

tradition and why it is still relevant in our contemporary lives. 

They will learn how to craft several legacy letters that express 

life-learned values, wisdom, and blessings. They will also learn 

four key components that set legacy letters apart from other 

personal letters and from memoir. These messages are written 

from the heart, so writing experience is not necessary. 

$29 54303 Nov 6 M 6pm–8:30pm / 1 session 

| 

Schuerman Cedar Falls Center 

Personal Improvement 

Self Defense: Seishin Ryu Karate 

Protect yourself with this hands on class that teaches the basics 

of self protection. The goal of Seishin Ryu Karate is to make 

individuals stronger, calmer, and more focused. Learn hands 

on breakaways, how to break a fall, and how to protect yourself 

when attacked. Youth 14+ may register. This class is held at the 

Cedar Falls Karate Club. 

$29 54241 Sep 23 Sa 10am–12:30pm / 1 session 

| 

Johnson 

Cedar Falls Karate Club 

Recreation & Hobbies 

DIY Travel: Be Your Own Travel Agent 

Travel the world on a budget! Discover how to travel 

comfortably and affordably while being your own travel 

agent. An experienced traveler of 24 countries will provide 

tips and tricks to find the best deals on airfare, lodging, public 

transportation, and food. Learn best practices to keep you safe 

while abroad. 

$39 54199 Sep 7 – Sep 14 Th 6pm–8pm / 2 sessions 

| 

Plouff 


Intro to Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems & 

Recreational Drones 

Intro to Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems & Recreational 

Drones Learn about the latest Federal Aviation Administration 

(FAA) rules for flying “small Unmanned Aircraft Systems”, 

otherwise known as drones, as a hobby or commercially. All 

drone pilots are required to register with the FAA and pass an 

online test. This course will cover the requirements for The 

Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST) for recreational drone 

pilots and the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Test for commercial 

drone pilots. It will show you where you can and cannot fly, 

and how to legally fly near an airport. Commercial drone pilots 

must know how to read an FAA Sectional Chart and aeronautical 

weather reports. This course will give you tips for buying a 

drone or how to do more with a drone you already have. It will 

also show you examples of drone photography. Youth 15+ may 

register. 

$49 53955 Oct 2 – Oct 12 MTh 6pm–8pm / 4 sessions 

| 

Leeper 


Learn to Play Bridge 

Students will learn to play bridge – the King of card games. 

Bridge is a partnership game, but you don’t need a partner to 

join the class. This class will teach you the basics of the game 

which has been shown in several studies to promote cognitive 

and social skills! This is a game which will stretch your mind, 

make friendships, and become a lifelong, rewarding hobby. 

$39 

| 

54315 Sep 25 – Nov 13 M 6:30pm–8:30pm / 8 sessions 

Balloon Twisting +1 

Jones 


Extreme fun! That’s how people describe this class. Learn from 

a pro the tips and techniques of shaping and twisting special 

modeling balloons into various forms to create figures, animals 

and objects. Mom, dad, aunt, uncle, big sister or brother – feel 

free to bring one child to the class for free. Child must be at 

least seven years old. Each paid registrant will leave with a hand 

pump and bag of 100 assorted balloons. You may want to bring 

a bag to carry all of your balloons home. 

Summer 

$45 54178 TBD Sa 9am–12pm / 1 session 

| 

Anderson Cedar Falls Center Camps Return 

Visit www.hawkeyecollege.edu/balloon-twisting for class date. 

in 2024 

" 

Registration Opens in January 

“I would recommend everyone to take 

balloon twisting! It was fun.” – TJ 

Sign up to receive notification emails. 

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Life & Leisure

GENERAL INFORMATION AND POLICIES 

HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION 

Office Hours 

The Business and Community Education office is located at the Cedar Falls 

Center, 5330 Nordic Drive, Cedar Falls. The office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 

4:30 p.m. 

Enrollment 

Pre-registration required. Register through Hawkeye Business and 

Community Education prior to class start. Payment is required at the time 

of registration.Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. You are 

officially enrolled once we receive your completed registration form and 

payment. Please register early! 

Children in Class 

Children are not allowed in class, unless noted in the class description or 

the class is designed for children (ex. kid’s camp). 

Evaluation Forms 

We value and encourage your input at any time. Evaluations are 

distributed at the end of the class. 

Refunds 

Refunds will be issued to learners who withdraw at least two business 

days prior to class start date, however, there are class exceptions. Please 

review your class confirmation for the refund policy specific to your class. 

The High School Completion Program offers standards-based 

instruction to prepare students for a High School Equivalency 

diploma and to improve their basic skills in reading, writing, and 

mathematics. In addition, digital literacy, financial literacy, and 

transition to college assistance are components of the program. 

Punctual and regular attendance is necessary for success. 

Students have the option of attending all classes remotely. 

The High School Completion Program offers three pathways to 

earn a High School Equivalency Diploma. Students can enroll in 

the HiSET pathway, the High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) 

by Credit pathway, or the HSED by Foreign Postsecondary degree 

pathway. Call 319-296-4278 for more information. 

High School Completion students must: 

• complete the registration application 

• attend a two-hour orientation 

• schedule an assessment 

• attend class during the first week 

2024 PROGRAM DATES 

General Information and Policies 

Tobacco Use 

Smoking and the use of all forms of tobacco are banned on all college 

property. Hawkeye considers it in the best interest of the college to 

provide a tobacco-free environment in public education facilities for 

students, employees, and visitors. All individuals are prohibited from 

using tobacco inside any college-owned or leased building, vehicle, or on 

college grounds. 

Nondiscrimination Statement 

Hawkeye Community College does not discriminate on the basis of 

sex; race; age; color; creed; national origin; religion; disability; sexual 

orientation; gender identity; genetic information; political affiliation; 

or actual or potential parental, family, or marital status in its programs, 

activities, or employment practices. Veteran status is also included to 

the extent covered by law. Any person alleging a violation of equity 

regulations shall have the right to file a formal complaint. Inquiries 

concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Equity 

Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator for employees, (319) 296-4405; or 

Title IX Coordinator for students, (319) 296-4448; Hawkeye Community 

College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704- 

8015; or email equity-titleIX@hawkeyecollege.edu, or the Director of the 

Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 

W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312-730-1560, 

fax 312-730-1576, email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov. 

REGISTRATION: https://bit.ly/HawkeyeHSC 

In-person registration assistance is available Tuesdays and 

Thursdays 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

HISET QUARTER 2 CLASSES October 16 to December 8, 2023 

Registration deadline: September 28, 2023 

• Day classes: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

• Evening classes: Tuesday and Thursday 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 

HISET QUARTER 3 CLASSES January 16 to March 7, 2024 

Registration deadline: December 13, 2023 

• Day classes: Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

• Evening classes: Tuesday and Thursday 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 

HSED by Credit pathway: 

Independent Online Courses: 5 hours minimum /week 

High School Equivalency (HiSET) Testing – $10.75 per test 

Testing is by appointment four times per week at the 

Van G. Miller Adult Learning Center for those who qualify. 

High School Completion 

Employment 

Hawkeye Community College does not guarantee employment or 

promotion. 

Technical Program Policies 

HSED by Credit pathway - $53.75 annual courseware fee 

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES 

Call 319-296-4278 for more information about the following 

opportunities. 

Applying Credits to a Technical Program at Hawkeye 

If it is determined that the course(s) taken are similar in course content 

to a required course in one of Hawkeye’s technical programs, a copy of 

your transcript will be submitted to the respective Hawkeye academic 

department for evaluation. It is the department’s discretion to accept or 

not accept the credit for the program. 

High School Courses – $150 

Take courses that transfer to your high school. 

Accuplacer Testing – Testing is by appointment. 

Call the Van G. Miller Adult Learning Center to schedule. 

Student Conduct 

Hawkeye Community College students are expected to obey federal, state 

and local laws and regulations; show respect for properly constituted 

authority; and exhibit and maintain integrity and honor in all matters 

related to Hawkeye. Student behavior which, after due process, is found to 

be disruptive to classes, which interferes with the rights of others or which 

damages property, may result in probation or suspension from Hawkeye. 

Each student shall be expected to behave in a mature, adult manner. At 

all times, the rights of all students and Hawkeye personnel must be the 

primary consideration. 



ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING (ELL) 

THREE EASY WAYS TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES 

Adult Language 

English language instruction assists individuals of limited English 

proficiency to learn the English language. Students are required 

to register and take an entry assessment to determine the 

appropriate class level. ELL classes are available in seven different 

levels. Classes meet at the Van G. Miller Adult Learning Center, 120 

Jefferson Street, Waterloo. 

Punctual and regular attendance is absolutely necessary for 

success. Students, please be on time and attend class every day! 

Students have the option of attending classes remotely. 

Call 319-296-4278 for more information. 

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING CLASS – FREE 

English Language Learning students must: 

• complete the registration application 

• schedule a time for a free, three-hour assessment 

• take an assessment before beginning class 

• attend class during the first week 

• pay a $32 textbook fee the first week of class 

Assessment (3 hours) 

Appointments will be made at registration (students must register 

and complete an assessment before they will be enrolled in class). 

Due to high demand for classes, students may be put on a waiting list. 

2024 PROGRAM DATES 

REGISTRATION: https://bit.ly/HawkeyeELL 

In-person registration assistance is available Tuesdays and 

Thursdays 9AM to 7PM and Wednesdays 9AM to 4PM. 

SPRING SEMESTER CLASSES January 16 to May 9, 2024 

Registration deadline: December 13, 2023 

• Day classes: Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. or 

11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. 

• Evening classes: Tuesday and Thursday 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 

INTEGRATED EDUCATION AND TRAINING 

Students who are enrolled in the English Language Learning 

(ELL) or High School Completion (HSC) programs at the Adult 

Learning Center who have qualifying test scores can apply to 

take a free Integrated Education and Training (IET) class. We offer 

Commercial Driver License (CDL) IET, Hospitality 

Management I-BEST, and Basic Construction Skills IELCE (ELL 

only). We also offer Computer Numerical Control (CNC) I- 

BEST, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) I-BEST, and Child Health, 

Safety, and Nutrition (IELCE). Register for ELL or HSC to qualify. 

FAMILY LITERACY – FREE 

Parents enrolled in Hawkeye’s High School Completion Program 

or English Language Learning Program with a child 18 or younger 

living at home may register for the Family Literacy Program 

(FLP). The FLP provides programming for parents who seek to 

strengthen their role as their child’s first teacher as well as free 

children’s books and materials. The program also provides oneon-one 

assistance to parents interested in transferring to college 

credit coursework. Call 319-296-4278 for more information. 

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Create a profile Pick a class Check out! 

CALL 319-296-4290 or 1-877-897-0951 

(Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) 

MAIL OR DROP OFF THE FORM BELOW 

Hawkeye Community College 

Business and Community Education 

5330 Nordic Drive, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 

Please print and complete the entire form. 

Payment is required for registration. 

Social Security # ______________________________________________________ 

Date of Birth __________________________________________________________ 

First Name ________________ Middle Initial ____ Last Name ________________ 

Address ______________________________________________________________ 

City _____________________________ State __________ ZIP _________________ 

Phone _______________________________________________________________ 

Email _______________________________________________________________ 

Gender ______________________________________________________________ 

Are you Hispanic or Latino? q Yes q No 

q American Indian or Alaskan Native 

q Asian q Black or African American 

q Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander q White 

Professional license number, if applicable _____________________________ 

Payment Method 

q Check/Money Order q q q 

Credit Card #___________________________ Exp. Date _________ CVV ______ 

Signature __________________________________________________________ 

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PAYMENT POLICIES 

For faster response, register online, or by 

email, phone or fax 319-266-6772. If a course 

is full when we receive your form, you’ll be 

notified by mail and your payment will 

be returned. 

You won’t be registered until payment 

is received. 

If paying by check or money order, write the 

class ID and the name of the person attending 

the workshop/course in the lower left corner. 

Billing of tuition and fees to a third party, 

such as an employer, is possible upon receipt 

of written confirmation through a purchase 

order, letter on company letterhead, or fax on 

company letterhead with Class ID, name of 

person attending the workshop/course, and 

authorized signature. 

REFUNDS 

Refunds will be issued to learners who 

withdraw at least two business days prior 

to class start date, however, there are 

class exceptions. Please review your class 

confirmation for the refund policy specific 

to your class. 

BOOKS 

Hawkeye Bookstore operates on the main 

campus in the Brock Student Center. Students 

have an opportunity to purchase books the 

first night of class. Books are available at 

the course location. Price printed does NOT 

include tax. Prices subject to change. 

CLASS CANCELLATIONS 

Courses and workshops are subject to 

cancellation if the minimum enrollment isn’t 

attained. In such cases, you’ll receive a full 

refund and be notified by email or phone. 

Avoid showing up for a cancelled class 

by preregistering. 

BAD WEATHER CANCELLATIONS 

In the event of cancellation for bad 

weather, announcements are made over 

participating local radio stations: KXEL, 

KWLO, KFMW, KCNZ, WMT, KWAY, KOEL, 

KNWS, KBBG, KZIA, KFJB, KCVM, KCRR, KKHQ, 

and KXIA. Announcements are also made 

over the following television stations: KWWL, 

KGAN, and KCRG. Evening classes will be 

cancelled whenever day classes are cancelled 

due to bad weather. When in doubt, call 

319-296-4444. 

CONFIRMATION POLICY 

An email confirmation is sent after registering 

(if an email address is provided). 

ACCURACY 

Specifics regarding course schedules and 

instructors are based upon the best available 

information at the time this publication was 

prepared, but they are subject to change. 

Registration 



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CELEBRATING P.O. Box 8015 YEARS 

Waterloo, IA 50704-8015 

1966 - 2016 

Nonprofit Organization 

U.S. Postage 

PAID 

Waterloo, Iowa 50701 

Permit No. 1712 

Category 

SHORT-TERM TRAINING 

PREPARE TO CARE: HEALTH 

SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL 

Want to become a certified nurse aide (CNA) to help others? 

This engaging and interactive learning environment will allow you to gain the 

skills to support the basic needs of your clients and to provide the care needed 

to maintain their health and support specific conditions. 

You’ll train in a safe training environment with a wide variety 

of lab activities that will prepare you to obtain certification as a 

Prepare to Care Health Support Professional and certification 

as a Certified Nurse Aide. 

CLASS SCHEDULE 

September 19 - November 14 

TuTh 8:30a.m. - 12:30 p.m. or 

TuTh 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 


COST $899 

Financial assistance 

may be available to 

individuals who qualify. 

REGISTER: www.hawkeyecollege.edu/ce/PTC or 319-296-4290

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