Iowa Central Business & Community

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Welcome to Iowa Central Business and Community! Iowa Central Business & Community serves 9 counties. Looking for a space to RENT?

WHO ARE WE?

* Non-Credit & Community Education
* Economic Development
* Business and Industry Training
* Adult Education
* Career Services
* Career Connections
* Pathfinders

Iowa Central Business and Community serves a 9 county region in North Central Iowa. We work hard to connect business and communities to provide educational training, workforce development, recreation and leisure opportunit

06/05/2026

๐ŸŒ Celebrate World Environment Day โ€“ June 5! ๐ŸŒฑ

At Iowa Central Business & Community, we believe learning and sustainability go hand in hand. ๐ŸŒฟ

This World Environment Day, we encourage you to think about how your workplace, projects, and daily routines can make a positive impact. Small changes like improving efficiency, reducing waste, or leading sustainable initiatives can create meaningful results.

06/03/2026

Keep your team safe and compliant with MSHA training through Iowa Central!

We offer New Miner and Refresher courses for both surface and underground mining, led by experienced instructors who focus on real-world safety skills.

โœ” Convenient local training
โœ” Hands-on, practical instruction
โœ” On-site options available for your team

Invest in safety. Invest in your workforce.
Learn more or get registered today!

https://www.iowacentral.edu/businessandcommunity/trades_and_industry.asp

06/01/2026

๐Ÿ”ฅ Train for a High-Demand Career in Welding! ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Ready to spark a new career? โšก Our Production Welding program is designed to give you hands-on skills employers are looking for!

๐Ÿ“… June 16 โ€“ August 6, 2026
๐Ÿ—“ Tues / Wed / Thurs
โฐ 8:00 AM โ€“ 12:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ Fort Dodge โ€“ Crimmins Building
๐Ÿ’ฒ Tuition: $2,399
โœ… FREE for those who qualify
(Must be 18 years old to qualify)

Interested in learning more?
๐Ÿ“ž 515-574-1293
๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]
๐Ÿ“ฑ Click on the below link for more information:
https://css.iowacentral.edu/students/228/xstudenthome/coursesearch/noncredit?view=searchResults&category=TI&subject=ZWLD&filter=ZWLD-858-00008

Build skills. Build confidence. Build your future. ๐Ÿ’ช

05/29/2026

Iowa Central Business & Community is offering virtual Project Management courses via Zoom, perfect for professionals at any stage of their career!

๐Ÿ’ผ Course Options:
โœ… Essentials of Project Management
๐Ÿ“… June 11 & 18, 2026 | 8:30 AM โ€“ 4:30 PM

โœ… Advanced Project Management
๐Ÿ“… June 25 & July 9, 2026 | 8:30 AM โ€“ 4:30 PM

โœ… Project Management Exam Prep Class
๐Ÿ“… July 16, 2026 | 8:30 AM โ€“ 4:30 PM

๐Ÿ’ฐ Pricing:
โ€ข Essentials: $525
โ€ข Advanced: $525
โ€ข Exam Prep: $325
๐Ÿ‘‰ Bundle all three for just $1,295 (save $80!)

Contact Us:
[email protected]
(515) 574-1293
Link to Register:
https://www.iowacentral.edu/businessandcommunity/business_professional_development.asp

Whether youโ€™re building a strong foundation, advancing your expertise, or preparing for PMPยฎ or CAPMยฎ certification, these courses provide practical, real-world strategies you can use right away.

05/27/2026

๐Ÿ“ฃ Now Enrolling: Certified Medication Aide Course! ๐Ÿ’Š

Iowa Central Community College is offering an online Certified Medication Aide (CMA) course designed to help advance your career in healthcare!

Program Details:
๐Ÿ“… June 15, 2026 โ€“ August 21, 2026
๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€โš•๏ธ Face-to-Face Session: August 11, 2026 (9:00 AM โ€“ 12:00 PM)
๐Ÿ’ป Location: Online
๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost: $450 (must be sponsored by a facility)
โฐ Registration Deadline: June 8, 2026

This is a great opportunity to expand your skills and make an even greater impact in patient care!

๐Ÿ“ž For more information or to register, contact:
Brenda Larsen
515-574-1330
[email protected]
To Register: https://css.iowacentral.edu/students/228/xstudenthome/coursesearch/noncredit?view=searchResults&category=HPS&subject=ZHL&filter=ZHL-870-IN04

๐Ÿ‘‰ Donโ€™t waitโ€”secure your spot today!

05/25/2026

๐Ÿ€โšฝ โšพReady to step onto the sidelines and make an impact?

Iowa Centralโ€™s Coaching Authorization Course gives you the tools, knowledge, and credentials you need to become an effective and inspiring coach.
โœ”๏ธ Approved by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners, this course is your first step toward coaching success!

โœ… 100% ONLINE & available 24/7
โœ… Learn at your own pace
๐Ÿ’ฒ Tuition: $385

Whether you're new to coaching or ready to get certified, this flexible course fits your schedule.

๐Ÿ“ง [email protected] | ๐Ÿ“ž 515-574-1293
https://css.iowacentral.edu/students/228/xstudenthome/coursesearch/noncredit?view=searchResults&category=BPD&subject=ZCH&filter=ZCH-101-00001

Photos from Iowa Central Business & Community's post 05/23/2026

๐ŸŽ‰ Congratulations to Our Storm Lake Welding Students! ๐Ÿ”งโœจ

We are proud to celebrate the achievements of our recent Production Welding students from Storm Lake!

Please join us in congratulating Emily Gonzalez-Vasquez and Elizabeth Waychoff on their hard work, dedication, and successful completion of the program. ๐Ÿ‘

A special thank you to their instructor, Eric Munoz, for his guidance, encouragement, and commitment to helping students build valuable skills for their future careers.

Weโ€™re excited to see where this journey takes you both. Your future in the welding industry is bright! ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ’ช

05/22/2026

Looking to level up your skills or boost your safety certifications?

Check out our upcoming classes, including Project Management, MSHA, Production Welding, and CPR/AED/First Aid.

Whether you're advancing your career or starting something new, weโ€™ve got options to help you succeed.

๐Ÿ“… Check it out today!!
https://www.iowacentral.edu/businessandcommunity/noncredit.asp

05/20/2026

Empowerment Leadership Lunch & Learn

Follow-up Sessions Coming Soon!

The Empowerment Leadership series has proven to be a tremendous success this spring, thanks to the strong partnership between Iowa Central and Partnership for Economic Growth in Humboldt County. With such positive feedback and growing interest, additional sessions will soon be offered creating even more opportunities for individuals and organizations to participate.

Whether you missed the earlier sessions or are looking to build on the skills and insights youโ€™ve already gained, this upcoming series is a perfect opportunity to invest in continued growth.

Stay tuned for more details, and donโ€™t miss your chance to get involved. Now is the time to empower your team, strengthen leadership capability, and elevate your organizationโ€™s potential.

If you're interested in learning more about this programming contact Michelle Filmer, Assistant Director, Community Education at (515) 574-1293 or [email protected].

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One Triton Circle
Fort Dodge, IA
50501

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 4pm