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.
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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.
Spring 2024 Courses
Business
Career Programs
- Class A CDL License Training
Inquire at CPE@harpercollege.edu
- Class B Vehicle Training
Funding for tuition is available through a partnership with Pace. Inquire at CPE@harpercollege.edu.
- 50014 LCE8012-607
Mon, Wed, Fri, 4/29-5/10/24, 9am-3pm, In-Person
Instructor: Herman Hampton, Tuition: $730
- Fire Training
- Fire Department Incident Safety Officer
Apply and Register
50018 LFT8003-610
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, 5/6-5/10/24, 8:30am-5pm, In-Person
Tuition: $380
- Forklift Operator
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- 50012 LCE8011-608
Mon, Wed, 4/22-5/13/24, 5pm-7pm, In-Person
Instructor: William Moctezuma, Tuition: $350
- Real Estate
- Applied Real Estate Principles
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- 50008 LRE8171-604 (daytime)
Mon, Wed, 4/22-5/8/24, 10am-12:40pm, Online Live
Instructor: Carol Carlson-Nofsinger, Tuition: $334
- 50009 LRE8171-605 (evening)
Tue, Thu, 4/30-5/16/24, 6-8:40pm, Online Live
Instructor: Robert DeFrank, Tuition: $334
- Leasing Agent License (15 Hours)
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50081 LRE8180-600
Tue, Thu, 4/23-5/9/24, 10am-12:40pm, Online Live
Instructor: Carol Carlson-Nofsinger, Tuition: $255
Health Care
- RN Refresher
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50026 LNU8100-600
Tue, 1/16-3/19/24, 9pm-9:30pm, In-Person
Sat, 3/16-3/23, 8am-4pm, In-Person
Thurs, 4/2-5/16/24, 3pm-11pm, In-Person (Off-site)
Tuition: $2,405, Fee: $50
- RN Refresher – Theory and Skills
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50027 LNU8101-601
Tue, 1/16-3/19/24, 9pm-9:30pm, In-Person
Sat, 3/16-3/23, 8am-4pm, In-Person
Tuition: $1,005, Fee: $50
Technology
- AutoCAD
- AutoCAD: Create/Present 3D Model
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50023 LVV8090-604
Tue, Thu, 4/16-5/9/24, 6-9:15pm, In-Person
Instructor: Javier Zaragoza, Tuition: $795, Fee: $149
Summer 2024 Courses
Business
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- 80012 LBS8113-C01
5/20-7/14/24, Online Anytime
Tuition: $345
- 80013 LBS8113-C02
6/3-7/28/24, Online Anytime
Tuition: $345
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- Introduction to Importing and Exporting
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80033 LGT8101-900
Mon, 6/3-7/22/24, 6:30-8:15pm, Blended in Prospect Heights and Online Anytime
Meets in Prospect Heights on 6/3 and 7/22
Instructor: Serena Jamison, Tuition: $395
- Introduction to Payroll Accounting
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80014 LBS8155-C01
6/3-7/28/24, Online Anytime
Instructor: Michael Mago, Tuition: $354
Career Programs
- Career Exploration
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80028 LCE8000-900
Wed, 5/29-6/26/24, In-Person
Meets in Hanover Park on 5/29 and 6/5
Meets in Palatine on 6/26
Tuition: $175. Full scholarships available.
- Class A CDL License Training
Inquire at CPE@harpercollege.edu
- Class B Vehicle Training
Funding for tuition is available through a partnership with Pace. Inquire at CPE@harpercollege.edu.
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- 80010 LCE8012-900
Mon, Wed, Thu, 6/3-6/13/24, 9am-3pm, In-Person
Instructor: Herman Hampton, Tuition: $739
Join us for a Pace Hiring Event on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 6-9pm (begins promptly at 6pm), Building H, Room 248.
- 80015 LCE8012-901
Mon, Wed, Thu, 7/29-8/8/24, 9am-3pm, In-Person
Instructor: Herman Hampton, Tuition: $739
Join us for a Pace Hiring Event on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 6-9pm (begins promptly at 6pm), Building H, Room 248.
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- Fire Service Instructor I
Apply and Register
80007 LFT8001-900
Mon, Tue, Wed, 6/3-6/5/24, 6/10-6/11/24, 8:30am-5pm, In-Person
Tuition: $395
- Foundations of Firefighting
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80008 LFT8000-900
Tue, Thu, 6/11-6/27/24, 6-9pm. In-Person
Tuition: $299. Scholarships available.
- Human Resources Certification Prep
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80025 LBS8251-900
Mon, 5/20-8/5/24, 6:30-8pm, Online Live
Instructor: Debra Braden, Tuition: $1,505
- Real Estate
- Broker Pre-License (60 Hours)
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80001 LRE8170-900
Tue, Thu, 5/21-8/6/24, 6pm-8:40pm, Online Live
Instructor: Robert DeFrank, Tuition: $575
- Applied Real Estate Principles (15 Hours)
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80021 LRE8171-900
Wed, 7/10-7/31/24, 6pm-8:40pm, Online Live
Final class meets on Thursday, 8/8/24, 6pm-8:40pm
Instructor: Robert DeFrank, Tuition: $349
Health Care
- Activity Director
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80026 LAH8100-900
Tue/Wed/Thu, 7/9-7/18/24, 8:30am-4pm, Blended in Prospect Heights and Online Anytime
Meets in Prospect Heights on 7/9, 7/17, and 7/18
Instructor: Deborah Connery, Tuition: $475
- Dental Assisting
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80018 LAH8236-900
Mon, 5/20-8/5/24, 5pm-7pm, Online Live
Instructor: Kelly Rose, Tuition: $725, Fee: $2,175
Technology
- AutoCAD
- AutoCAD Essentials
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80009 LVV8411-900
Tue, Thu, 6/25-7/30/24, 6-9:15pm, In-Person
Instructor: Javier Zaragoza, Tuition: $1,035, Fee: $154
- CompTIA
- CompTIA A+ Computer Technician
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80004 LAP8020-900
Tue, 5/21-8/8/24, 6pm-10:15pm, Blended
Instructor: Jacob Bond, Tuition: $1,535, Fee: $434
- CompTIA IT Fundamentals+
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80002 LAP8019-900
Mon, 5/20-8/5/24, 6pm-10:15pm, In-Person
Instructor: Jacob Bond, Tuition: $1,139, Fee: $169
- CompTIA Cloud+
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80019 LAP8028-900
Tue, 6/4-8/4/24, 6pm-10:15pm, Online Live
Instructor: Adnan Memon, Tuition: $1,139, Fee: $315
- CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst+
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80003 LAP8023-900
Wed, 5/22-8/8/24, 6pm-10:15pm, In-Person
Instructor: Jacob Bond, Tuition: $1,135, Fee: $429
- Foundations of Data Analysis
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80024 LCT8350-900
Thu, 5/30-6/7/24, 6-9:15pm, Online Live
Instructor: Seth Roy, Tuition: $289
- Graphic Arts Fundamentals
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80016 LCT8101-C01
Mon/Wed/Thu, 6/3-7/28/24, 8:20am-11:50am, Online Live
Instructor: William Weber, Tuition: $515
- Predictive Analytics Using Big Data
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80032 LCT8400-900
Mon, 7/1-8/5/24, 6-9:15pm, Online Live
Instructor: Seth Roy, Tuition: $619
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Prep
80011 LPM8300-900
Tues, 5/28-8/6/24, 6-9:15pm, Online Live
Instructor: Richard Dejohn, Tuition: $1,139, Fee: $156
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- Intro to Python Programming
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80005 LIX8101-900
Thu, 5/23-6/27/24, 6pm-9:15pm, In-Person
Instructor: Jacob Bond, Tuition: $575, Fee: $7
- Intermediate Python
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80006 LIX8103-900
Thu, 7/11-8/9/24, 6pm-9:15pm, In-Person
Instructor: Jacob Bond, Tuition: $575, Fee: $7
- Tableau
- Tableau Desktop I
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80030 LDT8001-900
Tue, 5/28-6/25/24, 6-9:15pm, Online Live
Instructor: James Song, Tuition: $445, Fee: $156
- Tableau Desktop II
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80031 LDT8002-900
Tue, 7/9-8/6/24, 6-9:15pm, Online Live
Instructor: James Song, Tuition: $445, Fee: $156
- Web Design Essentials
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80029 LCT8009-C01
Tue/Thu, 6/3-7/28/24, 1-4:30pm, Online Live
Tuition: $515
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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.
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