Workforce Development
The University of Iowa is interested in working with the Des Moines business community to help fill educational gaps in your learning and development programs. We offer a number of degree and certificate programs, some based in the Pappajohn Education Center.If you are interested in partnering with The University of Iowa, please contact Maureen McCormick at 319-335-3800. We are interested in learning more about your educational needs and how we can be of service.
We are currently offering noncredit learning opportunities online.
Noncredit Online Learning Opportunities
The Division of Continuing Education partners with outside vendors to provide noncredit educational opportunities for individuals looking to personally develop, and to organizations interested in workforce development skills.There are two online educational opportunities:
ContinuetoLearn with SkillSoft at www.continuetolearn.uiowa.edu/skillsoft
SkillSoft online courses are self-paced and are available as catalogs of courses. Learners purchase an annual subscription. Pricing for the catalogs range from $125 to $599 per individual. The ten catalogs, including Professional Certification Preparation programs, available are:
- General Business
- Business Strategy and Six Sigma Certification Prep
- E-business, Marketing, Sales
- Financial Planner Certification Prep
- Health & Safety
- HR Administration & Technical Support Certification Prep
- IT Certifications
- Legal Compliance
- Microsoft Office Certifications Prep and other IT Courses
- Project Management Certification Prep
ed2go at www.ed2go.com/iowa courses are instructor-facilitated, structured online courses that run for six-weeks at a time. Each course has a start and end date. Personal development topics are available, as well as workforce development course work.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)— It is possible to receive professional CEUs for SkillSoft courses through the Center for Conferences. For more information go to: http://www.continuetolearn.uiowa.edu/skillsoft/csUnits.aspx
