Harper College

Upcoming Courses

Prepare for a new career or advance your expertise in your current profession. Accredited by the ICCB, Harper College Continuing Professional Education programs provide you with career-focused advancement opportunities. View our course offerings below or browse the online schedule or see the CPE Open Class List. For more information, email cpe@harpercollege.edu, or call 847.925.6340.

Learn More!

WIOA-approved programs

Online courses offered through Continuing Professional Education are conducted using WebEx or Blackboard. For Blackboard, you can access the course through MyHarper student portal and through Blackboard

Your instructor will reach out to you prior to the start of your first class session with details for your course. If you would like additional support, contact the Student Service Desk email or call 847.925.6866. Continuing Professional Education can also assist at cpe@harpercollege.edu or call 847.925.6340.


Fall 2025 Courses

Career

  • Class A Truck Driver Training     
    Contact: mbankowska@160drivingacademy.com 
    LCE8016, Tuition: $5,495 - Ask about funding options! 
    Classes start weekly at the Learning and Career Center (LCC) 
    1375 S Wolf Road, Prospect Heights, IL 60070 
  • Class B Vehicle Training Test Prep     
    View Available Courses 
    • 20063 LCE8012-302 
      Mon/Wed/Thu, 12/1-12/12/25, 9am-3pm, In Person at the Learning and Career Center in Prospect Heights 
      Instructor: Herman Hampton, Tuition: $730 
  • Forensics
    • Crime Scene Photography
      View Course
      20069 LFT8500-300 
      Thu/Fri, 11/6-11/14/25, 8:30am-3:45pm, In Person, Harper College in Palatine
      Instructor: Frank Sodetz, Tuition: $429
  • Fire Service Training   
      • 20030 LFT8001-301
        Mon-Fri, 11/17-11/21/25, 8:30am-5pm, In-Person, Harper College in Palatine  
        Instructor: Jeanine Liska, Tuition: $395
  • Manufacturing
    • Foundations of Manufacturing
      View Course 
      20110 LCE8111-300 
      Mon, 11/8/25-12/6/25, 6-9:15pm, Online Anytime
      Instructor: Michael Pretzer, Tuition: $1,365
  • Real Estate   
      • 20049 LRE8171-300 
        Mon/Wed, 11/17-12/8/25, 10am-12:40pm, Online Live 
        Instructor: Robert DeFrank, Tuition: $349 
      • 20064 LRE8171-301 
        Tue/Thu, 11/18-12/9/25, 6-8:40pm, Online Live  
        Instructor: Robert DeFrank, Tuition: $349 

  • Six Sigma Green Belt
    View Course 
    20108LBS8002-300
    Mon-Thu, 12/01/25-12/11/25, 8:45am-1:55pm, In Person, Harper College in Palatine 
    Instructor: Timothy Gaffney, Tuition: $1,919 

Health Care

Technology

  • AutoCAD
    • AutoCAD: Creating and Presenting 3D Models 
      View Course 
      20008 LVV8090-300 
      Tue/Thu, 11/13-12/11/2025, 6-9:15pm, In Person, Harper College in Palatine  
      Instructor: Javier Zaragoza, Tuition: $825, Fees: $154  
  • CompTIA
    • CompTIA Tech+
      View Course
      20022 LAP8019-300 
      Mon/Thu, 11/10-12/18/25,6-10:15pm, In Person, Harper College in Palatine                                                                                 
      Instructor:Jacob Bond, Tuition: $1,559, Fee: $167
    • CompTIA Network+  
      View Course 
      20109 LAP8021-301  
      Mon/Wed,11/12/25-12/10/25,5:00pm-10:15pm, Online Live  
      Instructor:TBD, Tuition: $1,799, Fee: $410 
  • Exploring Emerging Technologies 
    View Course 
    20029 LEM8000-300 
    Wed, 11/19-12/17/25, 5:30-9:15pm, In Person, Harper College in Palatine 
    Instructor: Jacob Bond, Tuition: $375, Fee: $14
    Students who pass this course receive a free Chromebook upon completion. 
  • Tableau Desktop II 
    View Course   
    20018 LDT8002-300 
    Wed, 11/5-12/10/25, 6-9:15pm, Online Live    
    Instructor: James Song, Tuition: $445, Fee: $156 

Learn About Academic Sustainability Programs

Funding opportunities

Some CPE courses may be eligible for grants and scholarships on a limited basis. We encourage you to apply for funding to learn more about options that may be available to you. To apply, please complete the Scholarship Application form.

Contact us

For more information, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact Continuing Professional Education by email at cpe@harpercollege.edu or call 847.925.6340

Last Updated: 10/24/25