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Elgin Community College offers a variety of in-person and online short-term career training programs. These programs help you start a new career or gain certifications to advance in your field, with options in healthcare, coding, IT, and more. Imagine where your career could be in six months or less!

Health Care Certifications

Train for a rewarding career in healthcare, a field that continues to grow and be in high demand. At ECC, you can gain certifications such as Pharmacy Technician, EKG Technician, Medical Administrative Assistant, and Medical Billing and Coding. Many students qualify for free tuition and extra support services through available grant funding. This helps reduce financial barriers, allowing students to focus on their education.

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Information Technology Certifications

In today’s tech-driven world, IT skills are in high demand. ECC offers certifications in areas such as hardware, software, network support, coding, and database development. Some programs may be offered online through third-party vendors.

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In-Demand Certifications and Skills

ECC’s training programs also cover a wide range of in-demand skills for various industries. Build skills in forklift operation, OSHA safety, real estate, home inspection, food handling, Adobe, Microsoft, and Spanish. With these certifications, you can open new career paths or advance in your current role.

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Attend an Upcoming Career Info Session

Not sure what career path is right for you? Please attend one of our upcoming career information sessions to learn more about short-term training programs and funding options that may be available.

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Looking for online career training? Accelerate your career at home and at your pace!

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Elgin Community College has partnered with ed2go to offer dozens of online training and certification options. Prepare for employment in some of today's most in-demand careers with comprehensive, affordable, and self-paced online programs. Many result in industry-recognized credentials and may even include test vouchers.

Popular courses include:

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Human Resources and Payroll
  • Professional Bookkeeping
  • Full Stack Software Developer
  • Certified Professional Life Coach
  • Corporate Event Planning

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