Community school training courses in Cedar Rapids, IA (public, in-house or online)

Kirkwood Community College is accredited by the North Central Association and the course is certified by the Professional Truck Driver Institue - P.T.D.I. Combination of classroom and lab instruction: Lecture, demonstrations covering U.S. Department of Transportation rules and regulations, preventive maintenance and current events in the industry. There will be 111 hours of classroom instruction and a minimum of 44 hours of in-truck behind the wheel instruction, driving range, highway and inters...

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This course is strongly recommended for anyone who is considering the purchase of a motorcycle and/or contemplating riding a motorcycle. This rider course is approximately 5 hours of classroom instruction and 14 hours of on-motorcycle instruction. Motorcycles and helmets are supplied by Kirkwood for this program. MSF completion certificates and IDOT certificate of completion will be awarded to persons satisfactorily passing the course. Students MUST be 14 years of age or older and have valid Iow...

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This class includes classroom presentation, hands-on training and testing in various types of lifts, power lifts, lift-truck operations, and inspection of lift trucks. Participants will receive certification meeting OSHA requirements upon successful completion.

Covers the basic knowledge necessary to obtain an Instrument Rating and to pass the FAA written exam. Materials fee: approximately $78. Bring pen and paper to first class. Obtain your ground school kit by calling the Marion Airport at 377-9437.

Private Pilot Ground School covers the basic knowledge needed to obtain a Private Pilot license and to pass the FAA written exam. Materials fee: approximately $65. Bring pen and paper. Obtain your ground school kit at the Marion Airport 377-9437.