Business Partnerships / Workforce Development Courses
College of Western Idaho (CWI) Business Partnerships/Workforce Development is here to provide you high-quality, short-term training to boost your job skills and acquire new career skills. Take as many classes as you want with no applications, no transcripts, and no hassle. Just sign up and watch your career take off.
Our training is open to anyone age 16 or older and out of high school. We hold classes at a variety of locations throughout Southwest Idaho that are taught by knowledgeable professionals with years of experience in the topics they teach.
Programs and Courses
Healthcare
Accelerated Esthetics Program (100 Hours)
Esthetics Program (900 Hours)
Assistance with Medications (AWM) (1 Session)
Medical Coding and Billing (8 Months)
Medical Assistant (9 Months)
Nursing Assistant (4 Months)
Nursing Assistant Certification Testing – Manual Skills and Written Evaluation
NA Skills Review
Pharmacy Technician Program (14 Weeks)
Dietary Manager (12-Month Self-Study)
Dental Assisting Fundamentals (12-Week Self-Study)
Dental Assisting Fundamentals – Challenge Exam
Dental Assisting Mastery Series (8-Week Self-Study)
Phlebotomist (8 Weeks)
Instructor Development (Self-Study)
Construction/Apprenticeships
Flagging for Traffic Control (1 Session)
Construction Site Erosion and Sediment Control
Responsible Person Training (1 Session)
Plan Designer Training (1 Session)
Blueprint Reading
» Part I: Introduction (6 Hours)
» Part II: Reading Plans and Elevations (18 Hours)
Universal R-410A Safety and Training Certification (1 Session)
Electrical Apprenticeship (4 Years)
Electrical Code Update Based on the 2011 NEC (16 Hours Self-Study)
Electrical Test Prep and State-Required Upgrade (32 Hours)
Electrical Journeyman Upgrade Grounding 2011 Online (8 Hours)
Electrical Journeyman Upgrade Motors Controls 2011 Online (8 Hours)
HVAC Apprenticeship Program (4 Years)
HVAC Manual D Duct Design and Air Flow (5 Weeks)
HVAC Manual J Heat Load Calculations (4 Weeks)
Commercial Refrigeration for Air Conditioning Technician (12 Sessions)
EPA Section 608 Certification Course (8 Hours)
Fuel Gas Piping and Venting (60 Hours)
HVAC Specialty Electrician License Review (8 Hours)
HVAC Journeyman Test Preparation and Code Review (8 Sessions)
Liquefied Petroleum Gas Specialty Journeyman (120 Hours)
Plumbing Apprenticeship Program (4 Years)
Plumbing Appliance Specialty License Course (6 Months)
Plumbing Practical Exam
Manufacturing and Trades
CET Exam Prep (8 Weeks, Online)
Auto Body Paint & Repair Basics (12 Sessions)
Hydraulics – Basic Fluid Power Applications (15 Sessions)
Machine Shop Fundamentals (20 Sessions)
PLC Fundamentals – Programmable Logic Controllers (10 Sessions)
Welding – Stick (24 Sessions)
Welding – MIG (20 Sessions)
Welding – TIG (12 Sessions)
Drafting Fundamentals (15 Sessions)
Auto CAD 2011 – Introduction (15 Sessions)
Auto CAD 2011 – Intermediate (10 Sessions)
Auto CAD 2011 – Architecture (8 Sessions)
Revit Architecture Fundamentals (3 Sessions)
Revit Architecture Intermediate/Advanced (3 Sessions)
Solid Works – Basics (10 Sessions)
Electronics – Customer Service (Online)
Electronic Technicians Review (Online)
Green Energy Technology I – Basics (6 Hours)
Green Energy Technology II – Solar (6 Hours)
Green Energy Technology III – Wind and Hydro (6 Hours)
OSHA Safety Training (Online)
Programmable Logic Controllers I – Basics (6 Hours)
Programmable Logic Controllers II – RS-Logix Software (6 Hours)
Programmable Logic Controllers III – Mid-Level Programming (6 Hours)
Programmable Logic Controllers IV – Advanced (6 Hours)
Sensors and Process Control (6 Hours)
Smart Home Technology (6 Hours)
Business and Technology
Computer Essentials
Internet Essentials
Word Essentials
Publisher Essentials
Outlook Essentials
Pro Series
Overview and Co Set-up
Selling Svcs and Prod
Banking & Paying Bills
Reports, Graphs, and Custom Forms
Payroll
Est. and Time Tracking
Letters and Contact Mngmnt
Workplace Spanish
Personal Development
iDREAM – Intellectual Disabilities Reaching Educating Achieving More
Kids/Teen College
Photography
Emergency Medical Services
EMT – Basic (4 Months)
EMT – Advanced (3 Months)
CPR: American Heart Association (AHA) Approved (1 Session)
First Aid: American Heart Association (AHA) Approved (1 Session)
Paramedic (7 Months)
Wildland Fire Academy (1 Week)
Customized Training
When it comes to training, we know that one size definitely does not fit all. Whether you are seeking a one-time skills development course, or desire ongoing training, we are able to respond quickly to emerging needs with highly effective, fully customized training programs that can be offered at your site or ours. Learn more
Online Classes
Too busy to attend classes, but still need to stay at the top of your game? At CWI, we recognize the need for convenience in your education and have partnered with top online training resources to provide you with access from anywhere. Through Ed2Go and Gatlin, you will find hundreds of professional training classes for over 25 different subject areas.
Don’t let the constraints of a classroom stop you from furthering your job skills. Classes are not set to a specific schedule, which gives you the freedom to participate online, at your convenience, and from anywhere. Sign up for one of our online training programs and launch your professional development today. Learn more
