Community Education
Community Education offers noncredit personal enrichment and professional development classes. Our goal is to provide a wide range of programs to meet community needs and interests. We aim to promote lifelong learning through courses aimed at personal enrichment, professional development, skill development and recreational enjoyment.
Come explore, create and learn through our courses that include art, cooking, computers, fitness, welding and much more!
Additional Community Education Information
Registration
Registration forms may be submitted online, via mail, in person or by calling 217.641.4941. Payment in full must be received before students are officially registered in a class. Credit or debit card payments are the easiest and most efficient way to secure your registration.
Register online and call 217.641.4941 with credit/debit card payment.
Payment Options
Cash, check, or credit/debit card. Payments must be made through the JWCC Business Office, located in the Student/Administrative Center or by calling 217.641.4211. The JWCC Business Office operates according to standard JWCC business hours.
Registration Confirmation
Registration is confirmed after payment is completed. Students will receive a course schedule by email or mail with class details.
Cancellation
Classes that do not meet minimum enrollment standards are subject to cancellation. Community Education reserves the right to cancel or reschedule classes, and will notify students as soon as possible. Students enrolled in a canceled class will be given a full refund.
Class Locations
Unless otherwise noted, all classes are held at the JWCC Quincy Campus. The specific classroom location is detailed on the student course schedule.
Refund Policy
Unless otherwise noted in advance, a student who notifies Community Education of their desire to drop or inability to attend a class no later than three business days prior to the day of the seminar or class will receive a 100 percent refund. A full refund will be provided if the class is canceled due to low enrollment, instructor cancellation, or inclement weather. No other refunds will be given.
Inclement Weather
When the college is closed or classes are canceled due to inclement weather, Community Education classes will also be canceled. If classes are canceled, local radio and TV stations will be notified and a message will be placed on John Wood’s website. Community Education makes every effort to ensure that students are aware of cancellations related to inclement weather.
Accommodations
Participants with physical disabilities requiring special accommodations should indicate needs when registering. JWCC will do our best to meet your needs.
Notice of Nondiscrimination
- Rob Hodgson, ADA/504 Compliance Officer, 217.641.4349
- Amy Baker, Affirmative Action Officer and Title IX Deputy Coordinator, 217.641.4241
Interested in teaching a class?
Thank you for your interest in Community Education! Our goal is to serve the needs and interests of the community, and our instructors are a critical part of that mission. Anyone with personal or professional expertise in a particular subject area may be considered to teach a Community Education course. The minimum educational requirement for an instructor is a high school diploma or GED.
Please contact Community Education at 217.641.4941 or by email to talk about becoming an instructor and request a course proposal form.
What is Community Education?
JWCC Community Education offers useful, enriching and fun noncredit courses designed for personal and professional development. Classes are short in length, affordable and generally offered on evenings and weekends.
What does noncredit mean?
Noncredit means the classes do not carry college credit or result in a degree.
What is the format for noncredit classes?
Noncredit classes are formatted based on a variety of factors, including subject matter and instructor availability. Classes take place during the evenings and on weekends to better fit the needs of working adults and active seniors. Classes can be in lecture/discussion format, or hands on with the goal of completing a project.
How are courses marketed?
Courses are marketed in several ways. All classes finalized by the printing deadline are published in our noncredit booklet, which is mailed to all residents in the JWCC district. Courses are also marketed through social media and by email.
Can I market my own course?
Community Education wants instructors to be excited about what they are doing for the community and have the most successful class possible. Instructors are encouraged to promote their course within their community, on their personal or business social media pages, and by email. We request that you do not distribute a formal press release or news statement without first contacting the Community Education office.
Contact Us!
Email: communityed@jwcc.edu
Phone: 217.641.4941
Professional / Continuing Education
John Wood Community College offers Non-credit / CEU / Certificate Online programs through ed2go. Online classes provide the opportunity to learn new personal and professional skills in a flexible format.
In partnership with ed2go, John Wood Community College offers affordable and convenient non-credit short courses online designed to help individuals or employees build personal and professional skills. Two ways to learn! Our instructor-moderated courses start monthly and allow students to study and interact with a cohort over a six-week schedule. For the independent learner, our self-guided courses provide access to all lessons immediately with up to three months to complete.
Popular Online Personal Enrichment Courses
- Accounting Fundamentals
- A to Z Grant Writing
- Grammar Refresher
- Speed Spanish
- Project Management Fundamentals
- Microsoft Excel 2019
- QuickBooks Online
- Computer Skills for the Workplace
- Stocks, Bonds, and Investing: Oh My!
- Introduction to Interior Design
- Discover Sign Language
Areas of Study
Online Career Training Programs
In partnership with ed2go, John Wood Community College offers flexible, self-paced non-credit certificate programs for career preparation or advancement. Each course is developed by a team of experts and comes with dedicated student advisors to support those looking to train in high-demand fields and prepare for nationally recognized certifications. Get industry certified in IT, business, healthcare, and more. Upon completing with a passing score, students receive a certificate of completion from John Wood Community College, and when applicable, a voucher to sit for the certification exam.
Popular Online Career Training Programs
- Medical Billing and Coding (Voucher Included)
- Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) (Voucher Included)
- Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included)
- Certified Residential Interior Designer
- HVAC/R Technician (Voucher Included)
- CompTIA A+ Certification Training (Vouchers Included)
- Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks Online (Voucher Included)
- Residential Electrician
- The Complete Project Manager with CAPM and PMP Prep