General Interest/Life & Leisure

Arts & Design

Arts & Design - Long-Term (3-12 months)

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Courses Available (but not limited to):

Adobe Certified Professional (with or without Video Design, Visual Design, or Web Design)
Certified Residential Interior Designer
Digital Arts Certificate
Digital Game Artist Certificate
Graphic Design with Photoshop
Marketing Design Certificate

These online self-paced courses are offered through a partnership with ed2go.

Available 24/7
Dedicated ed2go student advisor
Payment plan option available through ed2go, call 951-319-2148 for details

Arts & Design - Short-Term (6 weeks/3 months)

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Courses Available (but not limited to):

Photoshop Elements for Digital Photographer
Digital Scrapbooking
Web Design
InDesign CC
Adobe Illustrator
Drawing
Photoshop CC
Photography
Adobe Animate CC
Typography
Color Theory

These online courses are offered through a partnership with ed2go.

Two Class Types:

Instructor-Led 6-week courses
- Available 24/7. No set class day or time
- 2 lessons released each week (4 hours per week of work)
- Written online discussion board with instructor and participants
Self-Paced 3-Month Course
- Available 24/7
- NO discussion with instructor or participants

If final test score on 1st attempt is 70% or better, student prints certificate.

Enroll by clicking the “Browse online courses” link above. Questions: ceonline@dmacc.edu.

Automotive/Autobody

DMACC partners with area automotive experts to offer auto-related classes for professionals and hobbyists. Familiarize yourself with refinishing materials, equipment, vehicle surface preparation and proper refinishing procedures and techniques. Learn techniques for applying single stage paints and base coat clear coat paint systems plus the latest repair methods for spot refinishing, panel refinishing and overall refinishing. Learn Autobody basics such as: removing dents and rust, using plastic, priming, and painting.

Courses Available (but not limited to):

Autobody
Autobody Painting Techniques

Courses Offered: Varied Terms
For more information please call 515-256-4911 or email CE@DMACC.edu.

Culinary

Culinary Workshops

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Courses Available (but not limited to):

Basics of Food & Wine Pairing
The World of Rosés
Summer Wines
Classic Red Wines
Back to Basics: Wine 101

Education/Test Prep

Advanced Live Online and Zoom Instructor Training

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Practical, how-to tips and techniques, plus the pedagogy of Live Online teaching.

Pedagogy of Live Online
5 step model
Engagement online
Presentation techniques
And more…

These online courses are offered in partnership with UGOTCLASS.

Certificate programs consist of 2 or 3 individual courses bundled together (reduced fee when bundled vs. individual courses)
Available 24/7 within the month of the course offering. No set day or time.
Courses consist of online readings, audio presentations, and written online discussion boards with instructor and participants.
After enrolling expect an invitation email the Wednesday before scheduled begin date from teacher@ugotclass.org. Check “Junk” email folder.
Certificates will be emailed from UGOTCLASS within 3 weeks after successful course completion.

Enroll by clicking the “Register Now” button above. Questions: ceonline@dmacc.edu.

Certificate in Online Teaching

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Learn the fundamentals of teaching online, as well as advanced tips and techniques.

Learning online
Create audio and video presentations
Teaching
Assessing performance
Online Interaction
Developing a web course
And more…

Certificate includes the following courses. Click on the title for course overview.

These online courses are offered in partnership with UGOTCLASS.

Certificate programs consist of 2 or 3 individual courses bundled together (reduced fee when bundled vs. individual courses)
Available 24/7 within the month of the course offering. No set day or time.
Courses consist of online readings, audio presentations, and written online discussion boards with instructor and participants.
After enrolling expect an invitation email the Wednesday before scheduled begin date from teacher@ugotclass.org. Check “Junk” email folder.
Certificates will be emailed from UGOTCLASS within 3 weeks after successful course completion.

Enroll by clicking the “Register Now” button above. Questions: ceonline@dmacc.edu.

Education/Test Prep - Long-Term (3-12 months)

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Courses Available (but not limited to):

ACE Personal Trainer
ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist
Activity Director
AFAA Group Fitness Instructor
Business Coach
Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA) Prep
Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA) Prep
Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
And more…

These online self-paced courses are offered through a partnership with ed2go.

Available 24/7
Dedicated ed2go student advisor
Payment plan option available through ed2go, call 951-319-2148 for details

Education/Test Prep - Short-Term (6 weeks/3 months)

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Courses Available (but not limited to):

SAT Prep
ACT Prep
GRE Prep
TEAS Prep
LSAT Prep
CompTIA Cert Prep
Praxis Core Prep
LPI Linux Prep
GMAT Prep

These online courses are offered through a partnership with ed2go.

Two Class Types:

Instructor-Led 6-week courses
- Available 24/7. No set class day or time
- 2 lessons released each week (4 hours per week of work)
- Written online discussion board with instructor and participants
Self-Paced 3-Month Course
- Available 24/7
- NO discussion with instructor or participants

If final test score on 1st attempt is 70% or better, student prints certificate.

Enroll by clicking the “Browse online courses” link above. Questions: ceonline@dmacc.edu.

Events/Hospitality

Events/Hospitality - Long-Term (3-12 months)

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Courses Available (but not limited to):

Hotel Management with Executive Housekeeper
Catering Professional
COVID Hospitality Compliance Officer (CHCO)
Wedding Planner
Event Planner
COVID Readiness for Servers and Waitstaff
Event Management and Design
Household Manager
Preston Bailey’s Floral Design
Preston Bailey’s Wedding and Event Design
Restaurant Management
Travel Agent
Virtual Hybrid Event Planning

These online self-paced courses are offered through a partnership with ed2go.

Available 24/7
Dedicated ed2go student advisor
Payment plan option available through ed2go, call 951-319-2148 for details

Events/Hospitality - Short-Term (6 weeks/3 months)

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Courses Available (but not limited to):

Pet Sitting
Caterer

These online courses are offered through a partnership with ed2go.

Two Class Types:

Instructor-Led 6-week courses
- Available 24/7. No set class day or time
- 2 lessons released each week (4 hours per week of work)
- Written online discussion board with instructor and participants
Self-Paced 3-Month Course
- Available 24/7
- NO discussion with instructor or participants

If final test score on 1st attempt is 70% or better, student prints certificate.

Enroll by clicking the “Browse online courses” link above. Questions: ceonline@dmacc.edu.

Game Design

Certificate in Basic Game Design

» Complete Certificate Details

General intro to design and development of both video and analog games, with a particular focus on the use of games outside of consumer entertainment.

Games and play
Game verbs and mechanics
Finding design and development partners
Gamification
Video game development history
Geographics, demographics and phsychographics
And more…

Certificate includes the following courses. Click on the title for course overview.

Note: Courses can be taken individually as well for skill building.

These online courses are offered in partnership with UGOTCLASS.

Certificate programs consist of 2 or 3 individual courses bundled together (reduced fee when bundled vs. individual courses)
Available 24/7 within the month of the course offering. No set day or time.
Courses consist of online readings, audio presentations, and written online discussion boards with instructor and participants.
After enrolling expect an invitation email the Wednesday before scheduled begin date from teacher@ugotclass.org. Check “Junk” email folder.
Certificates will be emailed from UGOTCLASS within 3 weeks after successful course completion.

Enroll by clicking the “Register Now” button above. Questions: ceonline@dmacc.edu.

Game Design - Long-Term (3-12 months)

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Courses Available (but not limited to):

Video Game Design and Development
Digital Game Artist Certificate

These online self-paced courses are offered through a partnership with ed2go.

Available 24/7
Dedicated ed2go student advisor
Payment plan option available through ed2go, call 951-319-2148 for details

Game Design - Short-Term (6 weeks/3 months)

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Courses Available (but not limited to):

Get Started in Game Development

These online courses are offered through a partnership with ed2go.

Two Class Types:

Instructor-Led 6-week courses
- Available 24/7. No set class day or time
- 2 lessons released each week (4 hours per week of work)
- Written online discussion board with instructor and participants
Self-Paced 3-Month Course
- Available 24/7
- NO discussion with instructor or participants

If final test score on 1st attempt is 70% or better, student prints certificate.

Enroll by clicking the “Browse online courses” link above. Questions: ceonline@dmacc.edu.

Keyboarding

Keyboarding - Short-Term (6 weeks/3 months)

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These online courses are offered through a partnership with ed2go.

Two Class Types:

Instructor-Led 6-week courses
- Available 24/7. No set class day or time
- 2 lessons released each week (4 hours per week of work)
- Written online discussion board with instructor and participants
Self-Paced 3-Month Course
- Available 24/7
- NO discussion with instructor or participants

If final test score on 1st attempt is 70% or better, student prints certificate.

Enroll by clicking the “Browse online courses” link above. Questions: ceonline@dmacc.edu.

Language

Language - Long-Term (3-12 months)

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Courses Available (but not limited to):

Professional Interpreter
Professional Translator

These online self-paced courses are offered through a partnership with ed2go.

Available 24/7
Dedicated ed2go student advisor
Payment plan option available through ed2go, call 951-319-2148 for details

Language - Short-Term (6 weeks/3 months)

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Courses Available (but not limited to):

Speed Spanish
Sign Language / ASL
Italian
French
Japanese
Spanish for Law Enforcement
Grammar for ESL

These online courses are offered through a partnership with ed2go.

Two Class Types:

Instructor-Led 6-week courses
- Available 24/7. No set class day or time
- 2 lessons released each week (4 hours per week of work)
- Written online discussion board with instructor and participants
Self-Paced 3-Month Course
- Available 24/7
- NO discussion with instructor or participants

If final test score on 1st attempt is 70% or better, student prints certificate.

Enroll by clicking the “Browse online courses” link above. Questions: ceonline@dmacc.edu.

Language (ESL/ELL)

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Begin learning English right away for FREE.
Improve your English to get a job or a better job.
Communicate better in English in your everyday life.
Improve your English and later enroll in Credit ELL, HiSET, or a certificate program.

View noncedit ELL homepage.

Music

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Instrumental Jazz Ensemble

This is an instrumental performing ensemble that studies and performs jazz music. It is designed for the person who has instrumental jazz performance experience, plays at or near an advanced level, and owns their own instrument other than piano, bass guitar, and drums. Course activities include rehearsing under the direction of the conductor, individual practice between rehearsals, and participating in at least one performance.

Offered: Fall, Spring

Photography

Digital Photography courses

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You have a digital SLR or mirrorless camera and a plethora of ideas for beautiful and special images you'd like to capture, but where do you start? In this class, you'll learn the functions of your camera, the basic principles of photography, and lay a solid foundation on which to build your skills and begin to create those images you've been dreaming about. On the final night, bring some of your own images to showcase what you've learned for review and discussion.

Courses offered: Spring, Fall, Summer

Photography - Long-Term (3-12 months)

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Courses Available (but not limited to):

Graphic Design with Photoshop
Adobe Certified Professional
Multimedia Arts Certificate
Adobe Certified Professional in Video Design
Digital Arts Certificate
Web Design Professional

These online self-paced courses are offered through a partnership with ed2go.

Available 24/7
Dedicated ed2go student advisor
Payment plan option available through ed2go, call 951-319-2148 for details

Photography - Short-Term (6 weeks/3 months)

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Courses Available (but not limited to):

Digital Photography
Photographing People
Photographing Nature
Lightroom Classic CC
Photoshop Elements
Photoshop CC

These online courses are offered through a partnership with ed2go.

Two Class Types:

Instructor-Led 6-week courses
- Available 24/7. No set class day or time
- 2 lessons released each week (4 hours per week of work)
- Written online discussion board with instructor and participants
Self-Paced 3-Month Course
- Available 24/7
- NO discussion with instructor or participants

If final test score on 1st attempt is 70% or better, student prints certificate.

Enroll by clicking the “Browse online courses” link above. Questions: ceonline@dmacc.edu.

Senior College

Courses for Seniors

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Our Senior College courses provide lifelong learning opportunities to build skills, explore new ideas, and enrich lives through a variety of topics.

Sports & Recreation

Coaching courses

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When registering, please note: course must be taken in its entirety and cannot be split into multiple sections.

Courses include (but not limited to):

Coaching Authorization Class
Coaching Ethics, Techniques and Theory
Athletic Development & Human Growth
Intro to Anatomy & Physiology for Coaching
Intro to Athletic Training

For more information about Coaching Authorization options at DMACC, please visit our website.

Scuba courses

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This course introduces students to the basic knowledge and skills to be able to complete scuba certification. It consists of two main phases: Knowledge development (independent online study with in-person discussions) that include safety procedures, pressure changes and the human body, and basic skills overview. Confined water dives (indoor heated pool) where students will be taught and practice basic scuba and snorkel skills. After successful completion of this course students will be ready to take the third step towards a lifelong scuba certification by completing 5 open water dives at a location of their own choosing. Students are required to provide their own mask, snorkel, fins and boots. Physical requirements - Students must be able to complete 200 yards of uninterrupted swim any stroke with no time limit and be able to swim 45 yards under water. General health requirements - No invasive medical procedures at least six months prior. Students will be required to pay $100 to the instructor for the textbook and Scuba certification costs.

Courses offered: Spring

Writing

Writing - Short-Term (6 weeks/3 months)

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Courses Available (but not limited to):

Creative Writing
Magazine Writing
Internet Writing Markets
Grant Writing
Travel Writing
Writing Essentials
Technical Writing
Business & Marketing Writing
Writing and Editing
Fiction Writing
Young Adult Fiction
Writing for ESL
Journaling

These online courses are offered through a partnership with ed2go.

Two Class Types:

Instructor-Led 6-week courses
- Available 24/7. No set class day or time
- 2 lessons released each week (4 hours per week of work)
- Written online discussion board with instructor and participants
Self-Paced 3-Month Course
- Available 24/7
- NO discussion with instructor or participants

If final test score on 1st attempt is 70% or better, student prints certificate.

Enroll by clicking the “Browse online courses” link above. Questions: ceonline@dmacc.edu.

Youth/Kids College

Kids Camps

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Kids Camps

DMACC Campuses offer fun, summer "Kids College" Youth Camps. Join us for a fun, educational summer experience!

Virtual Camps

Welcome to Virtual STEAM Camps at Des Moines Area Community College powered by Black Rocket, a national leader in tech-education. Choose any of the great cutting-edge courses following the link below with topics such as coding, game design, eSports, virtual reality, and more. Each week get ready to be led by top teachers in LIVE classes! Students benefit from participating in our wider Creator Corps™ community, but also have small group break-out sessions with coaches. Watch for emails the week before camp with instructions to download software and meeting links. Jump-start your future in creative tech with Des Moines Area Community College and Black Rocket! Sign Up Today!

View youth camps at other locations for DMACC Kids College.

General Interest/Life & Leisure

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Arts & Design

Two Class Types:

Automotive/Autobody

Culinary

Education/Test Prep

Two Class Types:

Events/Hospitality

Two Class Types:

Game Design

Two Class Types:

Keyboarding

Two Class Types:

Language

Two Class Types:

Music

Photography

Two Class Types:

Senior College

Sports & Recreation

Writing

Two Class Types:

Youth/Kids College

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