Professional DEVELOPMENT

Community Education delivers top-tier training and resources to help you gain the skills for professional success. From healthcare to manufacturing, our accessible programs support every stage of your career. Aligned with Parkland College’s mission to engage the community in learning, we provide lifelong opportunities that empower confident, capable professionals.

New classes are added quarterly—visit our registration site for the latest offerings.

In-demand Programs

• Excel Essentials
• Introduction to Voiceovers...Getting Started in Voice Acting
• Broker's Pre-License Training
• Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification
• Medical Billing and Coding
• CPR for Healthcare Providers
• Advanced Forklift
• UAS Certification Exam Prep
• Truck Driver Training

Funding Options

• Support for Workforce Training Program at Parkland College (SWFT): A grant program for selected short-term certifications at Parkland College.
• Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA): A grant program sponsored by the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission that assists qualifying adults with the financial support needed for career training.
• Payment plans: Select programs have payment plans available, as indicated in the course description. 
• Veteran Benefits: Please contact Financial Aid and Veteran Services at Parkland College by calling 217/351-2222 or emailing finaid@parkland.edu.