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Learn valuable skills.
Earn marketable credentials. Choose from an extensive range of job training programs funded by workNet DuPage. Explore just a sample below.
Learn valuable skills.
Earn marketable credentials. Choose from an extensive range of job training programs funded through workNet DuPage. Explore just a sample below.
Supply Chain Management
According to JobsEQ, the demand for Supply Chain, Distribution, Storage, and Logistics professionals in DuPage County alone will increase to 1,278 over the next 5 years. New supply chain technologies are always emerging. So even when the COVID-19 pandemic caused drastic global supply chain disruptions, the industry has managed to bounce back. As businesses recover, the acceleration of the “digital supply chain” and the increasing use of analytics will help resolve and prevent many issues at the strategic, planning, and operational levels. Here are other key skills, credentials, and responsibilities for professionals in this field:
- Business Analysis
- Management of Information Systems
- Procurement, Purchasing, and Supplier Relations
- Transportation and Distribution Management
- Supply Chain Risk and Compliance
- Storage, Inventory Control and Management
Some other specific skills and credentials employers might be seeking are:
- APICS (ASCM) Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
- Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Experience using databases
- Microsoft Office—Outlook, Excel
- Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP II)
- SAP
- Enterprise resource planning (ERP) Tools
Salary range: $61,500-$105,000
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This field provides several opportunities for high-paying work without an advanced degree, but some roles might require higher education or other forms of advanced training. Here are some training programs available that can enhance your experience and knowledge:
- Advanced Supply Chain Management
- ASQ Lean Six Sigma Back Belt Exam Prep Course
- Certified Logistics Associate Program
- Graduate Certificate in Logistics
- Supply Chain Management-Procurement-Fast Track
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management Certificate Program
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Big Data & Database Analytics
There’s never been a better time to learn data analytics. Job opportunities span multiple industries and the nature of the job often allows for remote work flexibility and even self-employment. Plus, many data analytics experts boast a high median salary, even at entry-level positions.
SQL, SAS, Python are some of the sought-after technologies for data analysis. So, certification in these can easily give a boost to your job applications.
Other skills and technologies employers might be seeking are:
- Experience using databases, including Oracle, MySQL, or SQL Server,
- PowerBI
- Big Data
- Machine Learning
- Data Warehousing
- Data Mining
- Apache Hadoop
- Advanced Excel
- Tableau
Average Base Salary, for Chicago Region: $71, 545
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Some programs available include:
- Big Data and Database Management
- MS SQL+BigData+Tableau+Excel+Python+R Programming
- Big Data Using Spark
- Business Analysis Certification Program
- Business Intelligence/Data Analytics (Power BI)
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HVAC
Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.
Workers on average earn $59,380.
(Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL)
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- Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Service Certificate
- Combined HVAC and Electrician Technician Training
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Project Management (PMP)
For those who meet the criteria set by the Project Management Institute (PMI), pursuing the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification can lead to a valuable, portable credential that can increase your earning potential and demonstrate your qualifications for management roles across all sectors.
Any experienced professional responsible for all aspects of project delivery, leading, and directing cross-functional teams is an ideal candidate for PMP certification.
In the Chicago region, the industries with the largest number of job postings requiring a PMP certification in the last 30 days were the Information Technology, Financial Services, Pharmaceutical, and Healthcare sectors.
Other Certifications and “Hard Skills:”
Due to the broad range of industries, businesses, and positions in which Project Management Professionals are employed, those with a PMP credential often have or attain other certifications to enhance their qualifications for the roles they will perform. Using job postings for the Chicago region, the following certifications and skills were frequently listed in job descriptions that also required a PMP certification:
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or other Agile methodology, depending on job role(s)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Lean Six Sigma (LSSGB or Black Belt, depending on role and experience)
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Atlassian JIRA
- Microsoft Project
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There are numerous colleges, business, and technical schools in the Chicago and DuPage area that provide project management training courses to prepare individuals for the PMP exam. A workNet DuPage career planner can assist you with identifying any other skills and credentials that would complement your project management experience and help you find a training program that might offer a combination of courses leading to other certifications or credentials, if needed.
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Trucking
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If you're interested in gaining employment as a truck driver you need to earn an Illinois Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Some employers may require candidates to have special coursework and certification in hazardous materials, air brake endorsement, or tank vehicles. Salary range: $35,110-$80,270 (Chicago-Naperville, IL)Get started TODAY here.
- CDL 160 Hour
- 200 Hour
- 240-Hour Commercial Truck Driver (CDL-Class A) License Training
- Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) and other license endorsements possible, depending on assessment, eligibility, and funding.
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Web Development
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CNC
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Computer numerically controlled machine tool programmers—called CNC workers— develop computer programs to control automated processes. The career outlook for this occupation is very bright with current job openings and new job opportunities very likely in the future.Get started TODAY here.
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Software Developers
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Specialized Skills / Certifications
- Java
- .Net
- MCSD
- C#
- C++
- Agile
- Project Management
- Software Testing & Quality Assurance
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Licensed Practical Nurse
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Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) perform a variety of tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse. They administer medicine and injections, take vital signs, dress wounds, and feed infants. Most are trained to work in all aspects of health care, yet some specialize in certain areas.
Salary range: $45,260-$73,750
(Chicago-Naperville, IL)
