Upcoming Skills Training with Ivy Tech: Industrial Robotics, Leadership Dev., Emotional Intelligence for Supervisors, Microsoft Excel, SHRM/CP/SCP Cert, CNA Training, Conflict Management
📅 Upcoming Skills Trainings
Listed by start date.
🤖 Industrial Robotics Bootcamp – PLC Level 2
Advanced training for those familiar with automation basics.
You’ll learn to:
- Program HMIs and integrate analog signals
- Develop advanced ladder logic
- Configure networked components
- Prepare for SACA Silver & Gold certifications
📈 PLC Technician roles are projected to grow 30% by 2031.
Details:
📅 August 4 – August 8
🕘 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Marion Campus, Room 178
💲 $800
🔗 Register here
🌟 Leadership Development
Strengthen your leadership potential through communication, collaboration, and community-centered practices.
You’ll learn to:
- Lead with vision and purpose
- Build effective and inclusive teams
- Solve problems creatively
- Foster a culture of stewardship
🧑🏫 Taught by Dr. Angelia Forrest, Vice Chancellor of Student Success
Details:
📅 August 6 & August 7
🕑 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Marion Campus
💲 $100
🔗 Register here
💡 Emotional Intelligence for Supervisors
Develop resilience, empathy, and impact through emotional intelligence.
You’ll learn to:
- Recognize emotional cues in yourself and others
- Apply collaborative communication techniques
- Lead change with emotional insight
- Motivate and empower teams effectively
📜 Certificate of Completion provided
Details:
📅 August 22
🕓 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Marion Campus
💲 $350
🔗 Register here
💻 Microsoft Excel 2019 & 365 – Level 1 Beginner (NEW!)
Build essential Excel skills for work and life.
You’ll learn to:
- Enter, format, and organize data
- Create and modify basic formulas
- Insert tables and charts
- Sort, filter, and analyze data
- Navigate Excel with confidence
🧠 Great for beginners or those looking to refresh their Excel basics.
Class Requirements:
- Basic computer skills (mouse/keyboard use, file saving, etc.)
Details:
📅 August 15
🕑 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Marion Campus, Room 208
💲 $125
🔗 Register here
📚 SHRM CP/SCP Certification Prep
Prepare for your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP exam with expert instruction and the official SHRM Learning System.
Includes:
- Customized online study plan
- 2,700+ practice questions
- Full-length exam simulations
- 1-on-1 guidance from SHRM-certified instructors
- Bonus SHRM certification guide
📢 This course is currently at capacity.
📩 Join the waitlist by emailing bboyer4@ivytech.edu
Details:
🌐 100% Online
💲 $1500
📅 Register by August 29
🏥 Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) Training
Start a fulfilling career in healthcare supporting older adults in long-term care settings.
You’ll learn to:
- Assist with bathing, feeding, and mobility
- Respond to emergency situations
- Promote patient safety and comfort
🎯 Career options include hospitals, long-term care, assisted living, and clinics.
Schedule:
- 🖥️ Classroom: Oct 27 – Nov 14 (Evenings; mostly online)
- 🧪 Lab: Nov 15 – 20 (8 AM – 4 PM, in-person)
- 🏥 Clinical: Dec 6 – 14 (Weekends, full-day shifts)
📄 View Full CNA Schedule (PDF)
Details:
📅 Starts October 27
💲 $1500
🔗 Register here
⚖️ Conflict Management (NEW!)
Learn practical tools to identify, navigate, and resolve workplace conflict effectively.
What You’ll Learn:
- Recognize conflict early: Spot signs even before they escalate
- Understand behaviors & communication: Decode underlying motivations and improve dialogue
- Implement effective strategies: Explore options, apply solutions, and ensure successful resolution
📌 Ideal for supervisors, HR professionals, and team leads.
Details:
📅 September 26
🕑 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Marion Campus, Room 212
💲 $50
🔗 Register here
🔍 Looking for Something Else?
We offer a wide variety of customized Skills Trainings for individuals and employers. Let’s talk about what your team needs next!
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