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Current BACE Business Classes

Business & Community Education Classes

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Graphic Design
80029 MTWTh 3:00 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. 3K02 10 $55 Add
Become a digital artist and create your own logo! Learn the fundamentals of Graphic Design with a focus on early design theory. This includes color theory as well as design composition. Projects will include ad design, package design, brochure and print materials. Explore the graphic design process while seeing the world in an innovative and creative way. Ages 8-14 $55 Class Dates: July 17, 2023 - July 20, 2023
Intro to Live Streaming
80023 MTWTh 1:00 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. 2D01 10 $39 Add
Live Streaming-Where to Begin? Gain basic knowledge on how to stream in a safe environment. Learn cross-platform streaming and recording. Ages 8-14 $39 Class Dates: July 17, 2023 - July 20, 2023
Leaf Luminaries
80030 Th 10:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. 2D01 10 $25 Add
Love nature and creating? Find beautiful elements of nature to create a one-of-a-kind work of art. Join others to create a luminary utilizing recycled materials and items found in nature. Ages 10-14 $25 (supplies included) Class Dates: July 20, 2023 - July 20, 2023
Let's Learn Spanish
80022 MTW 2:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. 2L06 10 $35 Add
¡HOLA amigos! Join this fun and practical class to learn everyday Spanish. Students will be immersed in Spanish while engaging in fun activities. Ages 8-14 $35 (supplies included) Class Dates: July 17, 2023 - July 19, 2023
Medical Emergency Preparedness
80031 MTWTh 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. 3K04 20 $75 Add
Train to be better prepared to act and save a life in an emergency. Students will have the opportunity to become CPR certified and receive a training certificate from Stop the Bleed for Kids. We'll use scenarios and hands-on skills training to be better prepared to handle many of the common medical emergencies' students may experience or be witness to. Ages 9-14 $75 Class Dates: July 17, 2023 - July 20, 2023
Rocket Scientist
80024 MTWTh 2:30 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. 3K04 9 $49 Add
Exploring space at SVCC is a fun, educational, and interactive class where future astronauts will learn about the history of space exploration, gravity, how the moon smells and launching rockets. Ages 8-14 $49 (supplies included) Class Dates: July 17, 2023 - July 20, 2023
Unlock Creative Writing Side
80021 MTWTh 08:00 a.m.- 09:30 a.m. 2L06 10 $29 Add
You’re an Author! Show your creativity by writing your own short story. Studying the book, A Long Way from Chicago by Richard Peck, students will understand what a short story is and how to craft their own. Learn between fiction or non-fiction and the aspects of creative writing. Ages 10-14 $39 (supplies included) Class Dates: July 17, 2023 - July 20, 2023
Wood Craft- Rubber Band Car
80025 M 2:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. 2L06 10 $35 Add
We will build a rubber band car and create ways for the cars to increase their speed. There will be a friendly competition between crafters. A pre-cut design will be provided. Ages 9-14 $35 (supplies included) Class Dates: July 17, 2023 - July 17, 2023
Wood Craft- String Art
80027 M 09:00 a.m.- 10:30 a.m. 2L06 10 $35 Add
Crafters will build an 8 x 8 inch platform, layout a group of nails into a shape, and then lace string around the nails to create simple string patterns. A heart, sail boat or star pattern will be provided, but crafters are welcome to bring their own patterns to try as well. We’ll have time to let our imagination run wild with the lacing or patterns to come up with some unique projects to take home and display. Ages 9-14 $35 (supplies included) Class Dates: July 17, 2023 - July 17, 2023
Wood Craft- Wooden Bank
80028 M 1:00 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. 2L06 10 $35 Add
Crafters will build a wooden duck (piggy) bank to store your spare change, approximately 4 x 8 x 9 inches. Rather than a shape of pig, ours will be in the shape of a duck. The pre-cut duck pattern will be provided and crafters will be able to nail / glue the pieces together. Crafters are encouraged to take home their projects and finish the wood project to their individual liking. Ages 9-14 $35 (supplies included) Class Dates: July 17, 2023 - July 17, 2023
Certified Outpatient Coder
80112 TBA 1:00 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. ONLINE 1 $0
January 16, 2023 - July 16, 2023
Ed2Go Certified Paralegal
80010 TBA 1:00 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. ONLINE 0 $0 Contact
July 27, 2022 - July 27, 2023
Ed2Go Creativity Training
80133 TBA 1:00 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. ONLINE 0 $0 Contact
May 12, 2023 - August 14, 2023
Ed2Go Intro to Quickbooks
80218 TBA 1:00 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. ONLINE 0 $0 Contact
November 23, 2022 - December 15, 2023
Ed2go Certified Paralegal
80123 TBA 1:00 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. ONLINE 0 $0 Contact
April 25, 2023 - April 25, 2024
Ed2go Clinical Medical Assista
80104 TBA 1:00 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. ONLINE 0 $0 Contact
June 22, 2022 - June 22, 2023
Ed2go Medical Billing & Coding
80019 TBA 1:00 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. ONLINE 0 $0 Contact
August 15, 2022 - August 15, 2023
Ed2go Medical Billing & Coding
80011 TBA 1:00 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. ONLINE 0 $0 Contact
October 6, 2022 - October 6, 2023
Ed2go Medical Billing & Coding
80116 TBA 1:00 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. ONLINE 0 $0 Contact
February 7, 2023 - February 7, 2024
Ed2go Medical Billing & Coding
80121 TBA 1:00 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. ONLINE 0 $0 Contact
April 10, 2023 - April 10, 2024
Ed2go Medical Billing & Coding
80122 TBA 1:00 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. ONLINE 0 $0 Contact
April 24, 2023 - April 24, 2024
Ed2go Medical Billing & Coding
80126 TBA 1:00 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. ONLINE 0 $0 Contact
May 2, 2023 - May 2, 2024
Ed2go Pro Grant Writing
80119 TBA 1:00 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. ONLINE 0 $0 Contact
March 27, 2023 - September 27, 2023
File Management
80050 T 2:15 p.m.- 4:15 p.m. 3K02 10 $70 Add
Learn to manage your folders and files. We will review the cut, copy, paste, and rename commands. File management will allow you to store data (pictures, letters, recipes, etc.) on your PC in an organized manner which makes it easier to retrieve and it will enable you to backup data. Learn to copy or move data to an external storage device. Get your photos off your memory card! Prerequisite: Basic computer knowledge and skills required. Class size is limited to 10 students. (Ages 16 & Up) Class Dates: September 12, 2023 - September 12, 2023
Medical Billing &Coding ONLINE
80110 TBA 2:15 p.m.- 4:15 p.m. ONLINE 0 $0 Contact
January 11, 2023 - January 11, 2024
Medical Billing &Coding ONLINE
80111 TBA 2:15 p.m.- 4:15 p.m. ONLINE 0 $0 Contact
January 15, 2023 - January 15, 2024
Microsoft Excel Adv Formulas
80056 W 12:30 p.m.- 5:30 p.m. 3K02 10 $80 Add
We will explore additional advanced formulas: use your lookup formula to search, find, and input data automatically for you. If/then statements allow you to test your data: we will explore traditional if/then statements as well as the nesting of if/then in formulas. Conditional formatting will aid you in evaluating your data and we will use this feature in class. Prerequisite: Basic computer and typing skills and knowledge of formula writing in Microsoft Excel required. Class size is limited to 10 students. (Ages 16 & Up) Class Dates: October 11, 2023 - October 11, 2023
Microsoft Excel Graphing
80057 T 2:15 p.m.- 5:15 p.m. 3K02 10 $50 Add
Set up and modify graphs in Microsoft Excel. Learn how to tie the graph to your data, generate different types of graphs, modify text and title, add legends, and messages. Prerequisite: Basic typing skills and knowledge of computers and basic knowledge of writing formulas in Microsoft Excel required. Class size is limited to 10 students. (Ages 16 & up) Class Dates: October 17, 2023 - October 17, 2023
Microsoft Excel Level One
80053 M 12:30 p.m.- 5:30 p.m. 3K02 10 $80 Add
Learn basic spreadsheet operations, spreadsheet design, layout, math operations, controlling page appearance, and printing spreadsheets. An emphasis is placed on writing formulas to obtain desired results. Use shortcuts to accomplish tasks as you set up several spreadsheets. A basic understanding of keyboard and mouse operations as well as the fundamental Windows operations is required to operate Excel. Prerequisite: Basic understanding of keyboard and mouse operations as well as the fundamental Windows operations is required to operate Excel. Class size is limited to 10 students. (Ages 16 & Up) Class Dates: September 25, 2023 - September 25, 2023
Microsoft Excel Level One #2
80054 W 12:30 p.m.- 5:30 p.m. 3K02 10 $80 Add
Learn basic spreadsheet operations, spreadsheet design, layout, math operations, controlling page appearance, and printing spreadsheets. An emphasis is placed on writing formulas to obtain desired results. Use shortcuts to accomplish tasks as you set up several spreadsheets. Prerequisite: Basic understanding of keyboard and mouse operations as well as the fundamental Windows operations is required to operate Excel. Class size is limited to 10 students. (Ages 16 & Up) Class Dates: September 27, 2023 - September 27, 2023
Microsoft Excel Level Two
80055 M 12:30 p.m.- 5:30 p.m. 3K02 10 $75 Add
Take your knowledge of Microsoft Excel and maximize the power of this software as you explore linking, sheet management, and using advanced formulas to summarize data. Prerequisite: Basic computer and typing skills and knowledge of formula writing in Microsoft Excel required. Class size is limited to 10 students. (Ages 16 & Up) Class Dates: October 2, 2023 - October 2, 2023
Microsoft Excel Pivot Tables
80058 W 2:30 p.m.- 5:30 p.m. 3K02 10 $50 Add
Manage data in Excel using Sorting and Filtering. Pivot tables in Microsoft Excel will allow you to extract some meaningful information from the data. Pivot tables allow you to quickly summarize and analyze large amounts of data in lists and tables independent of the original data layout in your spreadsheet. You can do this by dragging and dropping columns to different rows, columns, or summary positions. Learn to design pivot tables and customize their appearance for reporting purposes. Prerequisite: Basic typing skills and knowledge of computers and Microsoft Excel required. Class size is limited to 10 students. (Ages 16 & Up) Class Dates: October 18, 2023 - October 18, 2023
Microsoft PowerPoint Level 1
80059 M 12:30 p.m.- 5:30 p.m. 3K02 10 $80 Add
Microsoft PowerPoint is a program used to create slide show presentations. You will learn about backgrounds, colors, pictures, text, and transitions as you create your own slide show presentation. Learn all the basics. You will be making some impressive slide show presentations in no time! Prerequisite: Basic computer and typing skills required. Class size is limited to 10 students. (Ages 16 & Up) Class Dates: October 23, 2023 - October 23, 2023
Microsoft Word Level One
80051 M 12:30 p.m.- 5:30 p.m. 3K02 10 $80 Add
Word is a word processing program used to generate documents. Create several documents as you learn about page definition, margins, tabs, editing, enhancing text, spell check, saving, printing, and retrieving documents. Learn about available shortcuts, basic editing techniques, paragraph and character formatting, and controlling page appearance. Prerequisite: Basic computer and typing skills required. Class size is limited to 10 students. (Ages 16 & Up) Class Dates: September 18, 2023 - September 18, 2023
Phlebotomy Technician ONLINE
80230 TBA 12:30 p.m.- 5:30 p.m. ONLINE 0 $0 Contact
December 28, 2022 - June 30, 2023
Phlebotomy Technician ONLINE
80109 TBA 12:30 p.m.- 5:30 p.m. ONLINE 0 $0 Contact
January 3, 2023 - July 3, 2023
Healthcare & UR Retirement
80071 T 6:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. 2M07 20 $13 Add
The potential impact of rising healthcare costs on retirement savings. Includes an introduction of Medicare coverage costs, long-term care costs, and available options for supplemental health care and long-term care insurance. (Ages 18 & Up) Class Dates: September 26, 2023 - September 26, 2023
Preparing Your Estate Plan
80069 T 6:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. 2M07 20 $13 Add
This class offers a basic overview of estate planning: account registration, beneficiary designation, will, trust, tax information, life insurance, and TOD. (Ages 18 & Up) Class Dates: September 12, 2023 - September 12, 2023
Retirement Planning Today!
80067 Th 6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. 2D05 20 $49 Add
Retirement Planning Today® is designed for adults looking to retire within the next 15 years. The course is designed to teach you how to build wealth and align your money with your values to accomplish your goals in life. You will also learn how to save money on taxes, manage investment risks and protect assets from potential long-term health expenses. You will receive an easy-to-understand education on life planning and retirement planning strategies and two workbooks (one at each session) with examples and illustrations. (Ages 50 & Up) Class Dates: October 5, 2023 - October 12, 2023
Retirement Planning Today!
80068 T 6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. 2D05 20 $49 Add
Retirement Planning Today® is designed for adults looking to retire within the next 15 years. The course is designed to teach you how to build wealth and align your money with your values to accomplish your goals in life. You will also learn how to save money on taxes, manage investment risks and protect assets from potential long-term health expenses. You will receive an easy-to-understand education on life planning and retirement planning strategies and two workbooks (one at each session) with examples and illustrations. (Ages 50 & Up) Class Dates: October 17, 2023 - October 24, 2023
Social Security Questions Answ
80070 T 6:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. 2M07 20 $13 Add
Social Security: Your Questions Answered Learn ways to maximize Social Security benefit amounts for the individual and spouse based on age, life expectancy, employment and need. (Ages 18 & Up) Class Dates: September 19, 2023 - September 19, 2023
Sports Officiating 101
80118 MW 6:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. 2C10 20 $89 Add
Become a softball and/or baseball umpire. This opportunity is designed to prepare students for umpiring softball and/or baseball at the high school and youth levels. This class will address professionalism, conflict resolution, communication skills, rules knowledge, game acquisition, mental training, and on field practice. With over 30 years of coaching and umpiring experience, the instructor will prepare you for an exciting and fulfilling part time job of working with young athletes on local ball diamonds. Your training includes field work, videos, guest speakers, reading and observation assignments, and online assessments. This class will prepare students to sit for the IHSA softball and/or baseball umpire exam. (Ages 15 & Up) Class Dates: June 19, 2023 - July 26, 2023
Sports Officiating 101
80118 MW 6:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. 2D05 20 $89 Add
Become a softball and/or baseball umpire. This opportunity is designed to prepare students for umpiring softball and/or baseball at the high school and youth levels. This class will address professionalism, conflict resolution, communication skills, rules knowledge, game acquisition, mental training, and on field practice. With over 30 years of coaching and umpiring experience, the instructor will prepare you for an exciting and fulfilling part time job of working with young athletes on local ball diamonds. Your training includes field work, videos, guest speakers, reading and observation assignments, and online assessments. This class will prepare students to sit for the IHSA softball and/or baseball umpire exam. (Ages 15 & Up) Class Dates: July 31, 2023 - August 16, 2023
Standing Guard: Protect Yours
80072 T 6:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. 2M07 20 $13 Add
Standing Guard: Protect What You’ve Worked For Share strategies designed to help guard valuable assets and protect pre-and-post-retirement income. Discusses impact of longevity, withdrawal strategies, anticipating rising costs, and reviewing insurance/LTC. (Ages 18 & Up) Class Dates: October 3, 2023 - October 3, 2023
Audio Engineering 101
80136 T 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. 2C08 12 $80 Add
Do you have a passion for live music? Students will be introduced to all aspects of audio engineering for live performances and recording. Audio tools from microphones to speakers will be covered. This course will be hands-on and interactive. (Ages 18 & Up) Class Dates: September 19, 2023 - October 24, 2023
You Can Uke!
80073 A 09:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. 2C08 20 $119 Add
This hands-on, action packed class offers immediate, get to know it, get to love it, get to do instruction on “the instrument of the 21st Century – the noble ukulele”. Love those old classic songs? Love the new ones? Want a friendly partner on the porch? The ukulele is a gateway that opens up all kinds of music and all kinds of fun. Bring friends and family (the course makes a great gift too). No musical experience required. If you have long fingernails, you might wish to trim them in order to play more effectively. Cost includes a great uke, an electronic tuner, and a workbook. (Ages 12 & Up) Class Dates: December 2, 2023 - December 2, 2023
Automotive Technician
80006 MTWThF 08:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. WACC 3 $750 Add
Sauk Valley Community College and Whiteside Area Career Center are partnering to offer a seven-week Automotive Basics Program. The program will be four weeks of instruction and hands-on learning, a two-week externship (minimum of 40 hours), and three days of review and ASE test preparation. Students will gain an entry level understanding in suspension and steering, brakes, exhaust systems, and routine maintenance and servicing of vehicle systems. Minimal automotive knowledge or experience is needed to be successful in this program. The program will provide students with a solid foundation and skills to enter the automotive industry. Dedicated students will receive a tool kit and tool box before they start their externship (worth up to $500). Students must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license. Class Dates: May 30, 2023 - June 23, 2023
Automotive Technician
80006 MTWThFA 08:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. WACC 3 $750 Add
Sauk Valley Community College and Whiteside Area Career Center are partnering to offer a seven-week Automotive Basics Program. The program will be four weeks of instruction and hands-on learning, a two-week externship (minimum of 40 hours), and three days of review and ASE test preparation. Students will gain an entry level understanding in suspension and steering, brakes, exhaust systems, and routine maintenance and servicing of vehicle systems. Minimal automotive knowledge or experience is needed to be successful in this program. The program will provide students with a solid foundation and skills to enter the automotive industry. Dedicated students will receive a tool kit and tool box before they start their externship (worth up to $500). Students must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license. Class Dates: June 26, 2023 - July 8, 2023
Automotive Technician
80006 MTW 08:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. WACC 3 $750 Add
Sauk Valley Community College and Whiteside Area Career Center are partnering to offer a seven-week Automotive Basics Program. The program will be four weeks of instruction and hands-on learning, a two-week externship (minimum of 40 hours), and three days of review and ASE test preparation. Students will gain an entry level understanding in suspension and steering, brakes, exhaust systems, and routine maintenance and servicing of vehicle systems. Minimal automotive knowledge or experience is needed to be successful in this program. The program will provide students with a solid foundation and skills to enter the automotive industry. Dedicated students will receive a tool kit and tool box before they start their externship (worth up to $500). Students must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license. Class Dates: July 10, 2023 - July 12, 2023
Babysitting Preparedness
80135 M 09:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. 1H16 20 $80 Add
Learn how to be a safe, professional and reliable babysitter. Training includes topics such as choosing age appropriate activities, basic child care, professionalism and safety. Training is certified through American Red Cross. Students will need to bring a lunch and a baby doll if possible. (Ages 11 & Up) Class Dates: October 9, 2023 - October 9, 2023
CPR/AED/First Aid Cert
80065 W 5:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. 1H16 10 $75 Add
Students will receive American Red Cross CPR training for Adult, Child, and Infant, First Aid Certification, and proper AED training. This class is suitable for individuals needing certification for employment as well as those looking to expand their skill set. Certification card is included. (Ages 13 & Up) Class Dates: September 13, 2023 - September 13, 2023
CPR/AED/First Aid Cert
80066 A 09:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. 1H16 10 $75 Add
Students will receive American Red Cross CPR training for Adult, Child, and Infant, First Aid Certification, and proper AED training. This class is suitable for individuals needing certification for employment as well as those looking to expand their skill set. Certification card is included. (Ages 13 & Up) Class Dates: October 21, 2023 - October 21, 2023
EMT Basic
80120 MTTh 6:00 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. 2C10 18 $899 Add
July 31, 2023 - December 14, 2023
EMT Basic Info Session
80215 W 6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. 1H16 20 $0 Add
Are you thinking about pursuing a new career as an EMT? Do you have questions about the career and/or training program? If so, register for an upcoming information session. Meet the instructors and get your questions answered before you enroll. Registration can be completed at the session as well. Go to svcc.edu/emt or call 815.835.6212 for more information and to register to attend. Family members of prospective students are welcome to attend. Tentative class start date is Monday, July 31. Class Dates: June 7, 2023 - June 7, 2023
EMT Basic Info Session
80107 T 6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. 1H16 28 $0 Add
Are you thinking about pursuing a new career as an EMT? Do you have questions about the career and/or training program? If so, register for an upcoming information session. Meet the instructors and get your questions answered before you enroll. Registration can be completed at the session as well. Go to svcc.edu/emt or call 815.835.6212 for more information and to register to attend. Family members of prospective students are welcome to attend. Tentative class start date is Monday, July 31. Class Dates: July 11, 2023 - July 11, 2023
Food Service Sanitation 1 Day
80106 A 08:00 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. KSB 9 $149 Add
This course prepares students to take the food sanitation manager’s license from the State of Illinois Department of Public Health exam in one day. Students will participate in class and take the exam on the same day. This one-day course is fast-paced and recommended but not required for students seeking renewal of their FSSMC certificates. Emphasis will be on current Illinois time/temperature requirements for cooking, cooling and refrigeration, hand contact with ready-to-eat foods, consumer advisories, cross-contamination, cleaning and sanitizing, HACCP, and problems associated with food borne outbreaks. The exam scan sheet is included in the cost of the class. (Ages 15 & Up) Class Dates: July 22, 2023 - July 22, 2023
Traffic Safety ONLINE - Summer
80134 Th 08:00 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. ONLINE 35 $0 Add
August 31, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Ireland DOUBLE
80130 TBA 08:00 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. ONLINE 0 $4248 Contact
March 16, 2024 - March 17, 2024
Ireland DOUBLE
80130 SMTWThFA 08:00 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. ONLINE 0 $4248 Contact
March 18, 2024 - March 24, 2024
Ireland DOUBLE
80130 M 08:00 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. ONLINE 0 $4248 Contact
March 25, 2024 - March 25, 2024
Ireland PLUS Extensions
80125 SMTWThFA 08:00 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. ONLINE 0 $6510 Contact
March 13, 2024 - March 28, 2024