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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.

 

Information Technology

Data Analyst

Data Analyst

Data Analyst

Tableau is just the tip of the iceberg. Give a boost to your job applications when you learn multiple data tools and technologies.
  • SQL
  • SAS
  • Oracle
  • PowerBI
  • Big Data
  • Machine Learning
  • Tableau 

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Network Administrator

Network Administrator

Network Administrator

Earn a combination of specialized certifications from industry-recognized sources to demonstrate expertise in network and systems administration.
  • CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional, Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert
  • VMWare Network Administrator

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Application & Software Developer

Application & Software Developer

Application & Software Developer

Learn specialized skills and earn certifications to create and test software and cloud-based applications and systems.
  • Enhance your knowledge of programming languages: Java, .Net, C#, C++, and more!
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • Agile Project Management
  • Testing & Quality Assurance

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Information Management Professional

Information Management Professional

Information Management Professional

Ideal for mid and senior level professionals.
  • Cloud-based Technology
  • Enterprise Resource Planning
  • Cyber Security
  • PMP, Agile, ITIL, Scum Master, and more

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Web Developer

Web Developer

Web Developer

Use both analytics and creativity as a web developer. Choose from 2 study areas: web development and web design and interactive media. Program length (8 – 64 weeks)
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Agile Full Stack Web and Hybrid Mobile App Development
  • Learn E-Commerce, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, SQL, Python, and more

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Network Technician

Network Technician

Network Technician

Coursework for total beginners to start a new career. Program length (12 – 60 weeks)
  • Earn a combination of certifications from industry-recognized sources, such as CompTIA and Microsoft
  • Learn to configure cloud-based networks, install software, and perform upgrades
  • A+, Network + with Cyber Security Technology
  • A+ Helpdesk Technician Program

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Healthcare

Emergency Medical Technician

Emergency Medical Technician

Emergency Medical Technician

Learn the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation as part of a comprehensive Emergency Medical Services (EMS) response plan, under medical oversight
  • Earn the Basic Certificate in Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B)
  • Obtain all skills necessary to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level with an ambulance service
  • Courses prepare you for your state licensure

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Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

Acquire the degree and licensure to become a Registered Nurse.
  • Prepare to deliver nursing care in various health care environments
  • Become eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) licensing exam.

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License Practical Nurse

License Practical Nurse

License Practical Nurse

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPNs) you’ll administer medicine, injections, take vital signs, dress wounds, feed infants and supervise aides. Choose to train in all aspects of health care or specialize. Program length (40 – 60 weeks)
  • Coursework includes nursing, biology, pharmacology and clinicals
  • Get on track to obtain state licensure through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

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Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

From taking patient medical histories and recording vital signs to assisting with office duties, Certified Medical Assistants perform both administrative and clinical duties. Program length (16 – 40 weeks).
  • Earn certifications as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) and Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
  • Additional coursework in EKG and phlebotomy

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Patient Care Technician

Patient Care Technician

Patient Care Technician

Start a rewarding career in healthcare. Become a Patient Care Tech (PCT) in just 8 weeks with FREE Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training. PCTs serve on the front lines of patient care and assist a Registered Nurse in all aspects of care. Program length (8 – 24 weeks)
  • Learn basic nursing skills, EKG and phlebotomy
  • Additional coursework in operating room PCT
  • Nursing track if you choose to advance further

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Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics

Transportation & Distribution Professional

Transportation & Distribution Professional

Transportation & Distribution Professional

Ideal for mid and senior level professionals. Program length (8 - 16)
  • Supply Chain Management certifications (APICS, CSCP)
  • Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP II)
  • Business Analysis
  • Enterprise resource planning (ERP) tools

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Commercial Driver’s License “CDL”

Commercial Driver’s License “CDL”

Commercial Driver’s License “CDL”

Truck drivers are responsible for transporting goods from one location to another. This high demand occupation provides driving opportunities in local, regional and national routes. Program length (4 – 8 weeks)
  • CDL 160 Hour, 200 Hour, 240-Hour Commercial Truck Driver (CDL-Class A) License Training
  • Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) air brake endorsement, or tank vehicles. Other license endorsements possible

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Skilled Trades & Advanced Manufacturing

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Learn how to repair, install, adjust, or maintain industrial production and processing machinery or refinery and pipeline distribution systems. Program length (16 – 64 weeks)
  • Disassemble machinery and equipment and performs maintenance and repairs
  • Perform tests and run initial batches to ensure the machine is running properly.
  • Read technical manuals to understand equipment and controls

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CNC Machinist & Programmer

CNC Machinist & Programmer

CNC Machinist & Programmer

The need for CNC programmers is growing. Program length (16 – 40 weeks)
  • Learn to write programs to machine parts using CNC mills and CNC lathes.
  • Learn to program CNC machines using computer-aided machining (CAM) software
  • Swiss CNC certification
  • Includes quality control assurance coursework

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HVAC Technician

HVAC Technician

HVAC Technician

Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves. Program length (24 – 64 weeks)
  • Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Service Certificate
  • Combined HVAC and Electrician Technician Training
  • Includes electrical technician coursework

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Welder

Welder

Welder

Train to gain proficiency in blueprint reading, welding technology, and metallurgy to launch or advance a welding career. Program length (16 – 64 weeks)
  • Use welding knowledge base to choose appropriate tools and materials
  • Weld components in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions
  • Read and interpret blueprints

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Automotive Service Technicians & Mechanics

Automotive Service Technicians & Mechanics

Automotive Service Technicians & Mechanics

Gain the skills to perform maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on vehicles. Program length (52 – 64 weeks)
  • Coursework includes maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs of all automotive systems.
  • Diesel mechanics certification
  • Specialty certifications available for specific automobile makers

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Other

Digital Marketing

Digital Marketing

Digital Marketing

As the marketing landscape continues to grow at a rapid pace, companies are faced with new challenges and opportunities to utilize data and effective tools to maximize their sales, branding, and outreach efforts. To succeed, marketers must be able to plan, implement, and measure the impact of digital strategies that are suited to today's customers and integrated with their traditional marketing and business goals. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned marketing professional looking to boost your skills, there are Digital Marketing courses available to help you get the skills to stay relevant in the job market.

Choice of courses that provide a foundation for developing a digital marketing strategy, as well as help you gain an in-depth understanding of the various digital marketing disciplines including:

  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO),
  • Social Media marketing, Pay-Per-Click (PPC) advertising
  • Digital content creation
  • Analysis of digital metrics
  • Develop email campaigns and learn best website practices.  

 

Students will have the opportunity to prepare for industry certifications such as: 

  • Online Marketing Certified Associate (OMCA)
  • Google Analytics and Google AdWords
  • Facebook Marketing and YouTube Marketing certifications

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Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant

Executive assistants and administrative support professionals play a vital role in a variety of industries, as they are crucial to keeping office and businesses running smoothly. Whether beginning an administrative support career, or advancing to higher level roles of supervising staff and managing the operations of an office, there are many training programs available to provide the highly marketable communication, organizational, and technical skills to succeed in a fast-changing business environment.
  • Wide selection of courses in all levels of Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, OneDrive, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote and SharePoint,
  • Choices to add on office accounting skills in Microsoft Access and Quickbooks
  • Options to attain certifications to validate expertise as a Microsoft Office Specialist
  • Large variety of flexible options to customize programs based on skills needs and roles you’re pursuing

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Human Resources

Human Resources

Human Resources

Develop and enhance the skills and knowledge required to launch and/or advance an HR career. Courses provide competencies used by HR professionals in small, medium, and large-size human resource departments.

Programs available for different levels of HR professionals, from entry, intermediate, to advanced. Courses include instruction in: 

    • personnel and organization policy
    • labor relations, equal opportunity, HR law and regulations
    • motivation and compensation systems, 
    • employee recruitment, selection, testing and assessment, 
    • management of human resources programs and operations.


Options for training toward certifications from both major HR credentialing bodies: HR Certification Institute (HRCI), or Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM)

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Paralegal

Paralegal

Paralegal

The Paralegal Studies Certificate Program focuses on the practical skills needed to succeed as a paralegal.
  • Learn the fundamentals and core paralegal skills
  • Covers substantive topics of law, including torts, contract, corporate law, and legal research and writing
  • A paralegal practicum will provide you with crucial hands-on experience

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Accounting

Accounting

Accounting

Gain the theoretical and practical skills needed for advancement and employment within the financial services industry.
  • Training options available for entry, mid, and advanced levels
  • Wide variety of programs available to prepare students for positions in accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, purchasing, cost estimation, or tax preparation services under the direction of a Certified Public Accountant.
  • Many programs include skills and certifications in:
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Microsoft Access
    • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Advanced Accounting program also available for those who possess a bachelor’s degree in a field other than accounting who wish to become qualified for the CPA exam

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Take the next step on your career journey.

The CAREER DWG program is financed 100% by the U.S. Department of Labor federal grant funds. $407,365 in federal grant funds have been designated for this program. No part of the CAREER DWG program is financed by non-governmental agencies.