UCM Lee’s Summit Announces Spring Workforce Development Upcoming Courses

By Janice Phelan, January 13, 2020

The University of Central Missouri’s Lee’s Summit campus recently announced its spring Workforce Development offerings for spring 2020. The spring schedule includes certificate classes designed to help students launch a new career in as little as six weeks.

The university’s Workforce and Professional Education Department is continuing to expand offerings in certificate programs including both face-to-face and online courses. Examples of upcoming courses are listed below with more information about classes available on our website.

• Jan. 13-April 24 - Paralegal Certificate instructor-led, online course
• Jan. 15-Feb. 12 - HIPPA Compliance instructor-led, online course
• Jan. 15-Feb. 12 - Medical Terminology Series instructor-led, online course
• Feb. 10-April 20 - Project Management Professional (PMP) Prep Course, Monday evenings at Missouri Innovation Campus
• Feb. 26 - Webinar - What Exactly Is Going On With Students Today? 2-3 p.m. (Enrollment opens soon)
• March 23-July 8 - Bank Teller Development Course, Monday and Wednesday evenings at Missouri Innovation Campus
• March 24 - Webinar - How Do You Build A Counseling Center Anyway? 2-3 p.m. (Enrollment opens soon)
• UCM’s popular Certified Nursing Assistant Development course will be offered again after the first of the year with classes forming now. Learn more and stay informed about CNA offerings on our website.

Additional face-to-face classes for this school year will be announced soon in high-demand areas such as healthcare, technology, business and safety/manufacturing. Examples of online courses offered through UCM include Paralegal Certificate, Medical Billing, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy Technician, Certified Information Security Manager, Java Programmer and Python Developer.

Financial aid options are also available for qualifying students with information. UCM sponsors a monthly Professional Training and Education Open House through a partnership with the Full Employment Council. The open house events are designed to help individuals learn how they can qualify for debt-free tuition assistance. Events are held on the last Tuesday of each month from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the Missouri Innovation Campus in Lee’s Summit. Upcoming events include Jan. 28 and Feb. 25.

The University of Central Missouri operates campus locations in Warrensburg and Lee’s Summit. UCM’s Workforce Development programs are housed at the university’s Lee’s Summit location in the Missouri Innovation Campus.