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

Artificial Intelligence Applications in Education – FREE

Start Date: Accepting Inquiries

Explore the future of teaching and learning with Artificial Intelligence Applications in Education! This course introduces educators and education professionals to practical AI tools that can enhance lesson planning, content creation, student engagement, assessment, and classroom efficiency. Designed for all experience levels, the training helps participants understand how to responsibly and effectively integrate AI into modern educational environments while supporting student success and innovation.

Artificial Intelligence Applications in the Workplace – FREE

Start Date: Accepting Inquiries

Discover how emerging technology is transforming today’s workforce with Artificial Intelligence Applications in the Workplace! This course introduces participants to practical AI tools and strategies that can improve productivity, communication, data analysis, customer service, and workplace efficiency across a wide range of industries. Designed for professionals of all experience levels, the training provides hands-on insight into how AI can support smarter decision-making and innovation in modern work environments.

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

Educator Courses – FREE

Start Date: Multiple Cohorts Starting Fall 2026

Courses Include:

PSY 114 Child Development | October 26, 2026

EDU 222 Social Justice & Diversity | October 26, 2026

PSY 111 Development Psychology | January 19, 2027

EDU 185 Introduction to Educating Students with Exceptionalities | January 19, 2027

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.


Healthcare

Basic Life Support – FREE

Start Date: Ongoing Enrollment

Be prepared to respond when every second counts with our Basic Life Support (BLS) course. This four-hour training teaches essential lifesaving skills, including adult and pediatric CPR, AED use, airway management, and emergency response for stroke and cardiac arrest. Upon successful completion of the certification exam, participants earn an industry-recognized credential to support careers in healthcare and emergency response.

Certified Nursing Assistant – FREE

Start Date: Fall 2026

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 offered in:

  • Androscoggin County
  • Oxford County
  • Franklin County
  • Lincoln County

Pharmacy Technician – FREE

Start Date: Ongoing Enrollment

Launch a rewarding healthcare career with our online Pharmacy Technician program. Designed to prepare students for entry-level pharmacy positions, this course covers the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in today’s high-demand healthcare environment and prepares graduates for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE). The course includes a PTCE exam voucher, providing a clear pathway to certification and careers with strong earning potential and opportunities for advancement.

Medical Assistant Training – FREE

Start Date: October 20, 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.

Introduction to Phlebotomy – FREE

Start Date: Ongoing Enrollment

Start your healthcare career with our Introduction to Phlebotomy course. Students develop the knowledge and hands-on skills needed to safely collect blood specimens, work with patients of all ages, and follow professional safety and documentation standards. The program includes live-stick training and prepares graduates to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Phlebotomy Technician certification exam, opening the door to careers in hospitals, clinics, physician offices, and other healthcare settings.

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

Start Date: Fall 2026

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

Manufacturing Operations – FREE

Start Date: October 19 | November 16

Build a foundation for a career in Maine manufacturing through our 148-Hour Manufacturing Operations Program. Gain hands-on experience in workplace safety, tools, measurement, blueprint reading, material handling, fabrication, quality practices, and more. Designed for individuals entering the industry or preparing for advanced technical training.


Multiple cohorts beginning October 2026. Participants who successfully complete the program will receive a $2,400 attendance incentive.

Commercial Welding – FREE

Start Date: October 13 | November 30

Get paid to train while you learn valuable, job-ready skills with our 160-hour MIG/TIG Welding program! Get hands-on training in MIG and TIG welding, stainless steel, blueprint reading, specialized welding positions, and essential safety practices. Whether you’re starting a new career or strengthening your existing skills, this program can help prepare you for opportunities in welding, manufacturing, and metal fabrication. The program is free and students earn a $2,400 participation incentive.

Commercial Driving License (CDL) A Course – FREE

Start Date: October 26

Earn your CDL A in a supportive environment in 10-12 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.

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: Summer 2027

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.