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 and Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan.
Computer Technology
Google Career Certificate
Start Date: Accepting Inquiries
We are offering online courses in partnership with Google: The courses available are 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
Start Date: Accepting Inquiries
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 e-book, Modern Real Estate Practice 21st Edition.
FREE support material includes Sales Agent Course Math and Sales Agent Course Vocabulary.
Educator Pathway
Start Date: Accepting Inquiries
Next Class: EDU 185 Educating Students with Special Needs
Enrollment exclusive to Maine educators.
There are 4 courses: EDU 222 Social Justice & Diversity; PSY 111 Development Psychology; PSY 114 Child Development; EDU 185 Educating Students with Special Needs.
Mental Health/Rehabilitation Technician (MHRT/C)
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.
Team Leadership Workshop
Start Date: June 4 & 5, 2026 (8am-4:30pm)
The Team Leader Workshop will give team leaders and supervisors the interpersonal, leadership, and coaching skills they need to successfully manage their team. Upon completion of the workshop, team leaders will be better positioned to assist their team-members and their organizations to do their best work.
Healthcare
Certified Nursing Assistant
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.
Trades
BIW – Manufacturing Technician Training
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
Start Date: Accepting Inquiries
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
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.
Customer Service for the Trades
Start Date: June 26, 2026
In the skilled trades, technical ability alone isn’t enough—exceptional customer service is what sets you apart and drives long-term success. Join us for Customer Service for the Trades at Central Maine Community College to strengthen your customer interaction skills in a single, no-cost session. This interactive training will help you create professional customer experiences, communicate clearly and respectfully, respond effectively to customer needs, and build relationships that lead to repeat business and referrals. Whether on a job site, in a customer’s home, or managing client relationships, strong service skills elevate both your work and your reputation.
Drone Pilot License FAA 107
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
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
HVAC Summer Academy
Start Date: Accepting Inquiries
Designed for HS seniors, this two-week program introduces students to fundamental heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) through practical hands-on training, including industry tours and real-world experience using professional tools and equipment.
Journeyman Electrician
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
Start Date: Accepting Inquiries
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.