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Business and professional development classes are designed to provide employees and job seekers with the knowledge and skills they need for employment.

All classes are open to the public. Scroll down for additional course options or contact us for registration assistance.

Workforce Development

CDL Class A Training

Earn your Class A Commercial Drivers License through our six week training program designed to prepare professional drivers for employment in local driving or long haul. Program consists of 40 hours of classroom instruction and 120 hours of driving and vehicle instruction. All instruction follows the guidance of the State of Washington Department of Licensing and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration..

Summer 2022 - The next session of CDL training at LCC starts July 11, 2022. All paperwork must be submitted by July 1st. Class size is limited. Diesel Technology students receive priority registration. Please e-mail jbergman@lowercolumbia.edu or leave a message at (360) 442-2601 to make arrangements to receive a CDL Student Packet. Follow the instructions within the packet and submit all paperwork by July 1st to be put on a class waiting list.

Please continue to check this website for updates and future course dates.

Tuition and Fees: $6,480.90

Additional cost for DOT physical, Alcohol/Controlled Substance screening, Driver Abstract, Commercial Learner Permit (CLP), Testing and License Fees not included. Questions, please contact the LCC Workforce Education office at (360) 442-2601 or email cdl@lowercolumbia.edu.

Professional Vocational Relationships - Online

Examine the legal and regulatory frameworks of practical nursing. Presents concepts of effective communication in health care settings among employees and employers.

This course fulfills the Washington State requirements for professional relationship content for those applying for licensure as a practical nurse in Washington State.

Registration required. Course taught online using Canvas. $150

More Workforce & Professional Development Courses

In-Person Classes

Browse workforce and professional development in our Course Catalog. Select a category to see available courses, or search by keyword using the search box. When you are ready, add classes to your cart for checkout and payment. Registration provided by CampusCE Continuing Education for Lower Columbia College.

Online Career Training: ed2Go Career Training

Longer term, open enrollment training programs designed to prepare you for a new career, or help you advance within your current occupation. Browse programs in our ed2Go Career Training Course Catalog. Select a category to see available courses, or search by keyword using the search box. When you are ready, add classes to your cart for checkout and payment. Registration provided by ed2go Online Career Training for Lower Columbia College.

Online Courses & Certificates: UGotClass

Courses and certificates providing skills for the 21st century. Most courses offered four times per year. Classes start the first Monday of the month. Browse programs in our UGotClass Course Catalog. Scroll down to see all available courses. When you are ready, add classes to your cart for checkout and payment. Registration provided by UGotClass for Lower Columbia College.

Contact Corporate & Continuing Education

Offices location in the Don Talley Vocational Building and the Physical Science Building. Office hours vary depending on activities. Please call for an appointment.

General Inquiries

(360) 442-2600

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