
OGLESBY- Illinois Valley Community College’s Continuing Education and Business Services Department is offering 10 free online personal and professional development classes through June 30.
“This is a tremendous opportunity for anyone unemployed and needing to upgrade their skills and also for anyone working who needs improved skills to advance in their career,” said Director of Continuing Education and Business Services Jennifer Scheri.
Self-paced online classes include: Creating Web Pages, Creating WordPress Websites, Fundamentals of Supervision and Management, Individual Excellence, Keys to Effective Communication, Managing Customer Service, Marketing Your Business on the Internet, Personal Finance, Small Business Marketing on a Shoestring and 12 Steps to a Successful Job Search.
Information on how to enroll can be found at www.ed2go.com/ivcc. In the search bar, type “free” and click on the class of your choice for detailed information, including the syllabus and technology requirements. Add the class to your cart and begin checkout. There is no limit on the number of classes students can take. Once enrolled, students have three months to complete the course.
“With remote learning becoming the new norm, we believe industrious individuals will seize this free opportunity to advance their career or enter the workforce,” Scheri said.