CURRENT COURSES & TRAININGS

The Center for Workforce & Professional Development offers a variety of training opportunities designed to help students gain new skills or train for a new career in high-paying fields. Most courses are free to Maine Residents with grant funding from Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce.

 

Computer Technology Courses

Google Career Certificate – FREE

Start Date: Ongoing Enrollment

We are offering online courses in partnership with Google. Courses include AI, Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, IT Support, Project Management, and Digital Marketing. Inquire here for next steps in the registration process.


Education & Public Service

Real Estate Agent – FREE

Start Date: Ongoing Enrollment

Convenient Online Learning, Available 24/7! The Maine Sales Agent Course – Online Version is 100% Self-Study and Self-Paced. Included are all online materials and the ebook, Modern Real Estate Practice 21st Edition.

Educator Courses – FREE

Start Date: Multiple Cohorts Starting Fall 2026

Courses Include:

EDU 222 Social Justice & Diversity
PSY 111 Development Psychology
PSY 114 Child Development
EDU 185 Introduction to Educating Students with Exceptionalities
 

Healthcare

Certified Nursing Assistant – FREE

Start Date: Accepting Inquiries

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) students learn introductory concepts of nursing care, including areas such as anatomy, nutritional care, medication care and disease management. This 130-hour course is taught by industry professionals in partnership with Oxford Hills/Nezinscot Adult Education.

Medical Assistant Training – FREE

Start Date: August 3, 2026

Launch your career in healthcare with hands-on training in Medical Assisting clinical procedures. This course prepares students to work in physician offices, clinics, and hospital outpatient settings by developing the practical skills employers expect in today’s healthcare environments.

Mental Health/Rehabilitation Technician (MHRT/C) – FREE

Start Date: Accepting Inquiries

The Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician/Community (MHRT/C) credential prepares individuals to work with adults in mental health settings. Training covers the eight MHRT/C competency domains, providing a strong foundation for practical, community-based behavioral health support, including case management, skills development, and supportive services.


Trades

BIW – Manufacturing Technician Training – FREE

Start Date: Accepting Inquiries

This three-week course will cover multiple topics, including but not limited to: blueprint reading, technical math, hand and power tool safety and operation, use of air tools, oxy cutting, tack welding, basic layout and measuring, material handling, fastening, and drilling. This is a free training opportunity for Maine residents and includes a $500 weekly attendance incentive, as well as a job interview for qualified applicants upon completion.

Backflow Prevention – FREE

Start Date: September 1, 2026

Students learn to be independent contractors by understanding, inspecting, and maintaining backflow prevention devices, which safeguard drinking water systems from contamination.

Commercial Driving License (CDL) A Course – FREE

Start Date: Accepting Inquiries

Earn your CDL A in a supportive environment in 4-5 weeks! This hands-on training program prepares students to safely operate tractor-trailers and other combination vehicles. With a focus on safety, road skills, and real-world driving experience, you’ll be ready to take the Class A road test and start a career in long-haul trucking, freight transport, and more.

Drone Pilot License FAA 107 – FREE

Start Date: Accepting Inquiries

Take your career to new heights with FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot Training at Central Maine Community College. This training can help prepare you to pass the FAA Part 107 exam and enter one of today’s fastest-growing industries.

Fiber Optic Technician Certification – FREE

Start Date: July 20, 2026

Financial stipend available to eligible students

The Fiber Optic Technician Certification Course is held in person at Central Maine Community College. The course is designed to prepare students with the necessary skills to become FBA Certified Fiber Optic Technicians.

Upon completion, students will have covered the fundamental principles of:

  • Properly installing, testing, and maintaining FTTx networks
  • Splicing, terminating, testing, and commissioning fiber optic cable

Heat Pump Installer – FREE

Start Date: Accepting Inquiries

Launch a career in Maine’s growing HVAC industry with our Heat Pump Installer Training. This 40-hour, hands-on course teaches students how to professionally install heat pump systems while meeting Efficiency Maine training requirements for participating contractors. Graduates who also complete EPA Section 608 Refrigerant Handling certification are prepared for employment with the many contractors installing heat pumps across the state.

Journeyman Electrician Certification – FREE

Start Date: Accepting Inquiries

This course prepares students for licensure as a journeyman Electrician by developing the technical knowledge and practical competencies needed for safe, effective electrical work in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Aligned with National Electrical Code (NEC) standards and state licensing requirements, the course emphasizes code compliance, system installation, troubleshooting, and electrical theory.

Low Pressure Boiler Operator – FREE

Start Date: July 29, 2026

This training prepares future boiler operators with the knowledge and skills to safely operate, inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot low-pressure steam and hot water boilers, cooling systems, and related equipment.