Continuing Education at Highline College

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  • FLAGGER CERTIFICATION
  • Fee: $99.00
    Item Number: 39302
    Dates: 4/4/2026 - 4/4/2026
    Times: 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
    Days: Sa
    Sessions: 1
    Building: HL010
    Room: Bldg 10 Room 102-Classroom
    Instructor: Michelle Foy

    Flagger Certification Training

    Earn your Washington State DOT Flagger Card (valid for 3 years in WA, OR, ID, MT) and an ATSSA Flagger Card (valid for 4 years in 48 states)—all in one day!

    flagger ahead sign on the side of the road

    Course Details

    • Must be 18 or older with a valid photo ID
    • Arrive by 7:30 AM for an 8:00 AM start
    • Bring lunch and dress for outdoor conditions
    • Held at Highline College, Bldg. 10, Room 102

    Be ready for a full day of hands-on safety training that prepares you for traffic control work across multiple states.

    HIGHLINE COLLEGE AT: 2400 S 240TH ST, DES MOINES, WA 98198

    Student testimonials:

    “I liked the information and Michelle explained everything excellently”.

    "The instructor was amazing!"

 

  • FLAGGER CERTIFICATION
  • Fee: $99.00
    Item Number: 39308
    Dates: 4/15/2026 - 4/15/2026
    Times: 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
    Days: W
    Sessions: 1
    Building: HLARR
    Room: Arranged
    Instructor: Michelle Foy

    Flagger Certification Training

    Earn your Washington State DOT Flagger Card (valid for 3 years in WA, OR, ID, MT) and an ATSSA Flagger Card (valid for 4 years in 48 states)—all in one day!

    flagger ahead sign on the side of the road

    Course Details

    • Must be 18 or older with a valid photo ID
    • Arrive by 7:30 AM for an 8:00 AM start
    • Bring lunch and dress for outdoor conditions
    • Held at Clover Park Technical College, Bldg.19, Room 124

    Be ready for a full day of hands-on safety training that prepares you for traffic control work across multiple states.

    CLOVER PARK TECHNICAL COLLEGE AT: 4500 STEILACOOM BLVD, LAKEWOOD, WA 98499

    Student testimonials:

    “I liked the information and Michelle explained everything excellently”.

    "The instructor was amazing!"

 

  • AI Made Simple for Everyday
  • Fee: $99.00
    Item Number: 39272
    Dates: 3/30/2026 - 6/11/2026
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Building: HLONL
    Room: Online
    Instructor: Justin Taillon

    Stephen & Laura (pictured right)

    AI Made Simple for Everyday Life  

    Think AI is just for tech experts? Think again! This beginner-friendly, online course is designed to make artificial intelligence easy, engaging, and practical for everyone—no tech background required. You’ll learn how to use ChatGPT and similar tools to streamline everyday tasks, spark creativity, and support lifelong learning. Whether you're writing an email, planning a trip, exploring a hobby, or helping with homework, this course will show you how AI can simplify your life.

    Delivered through Highline College’s Canvas platform, the course is completely self-paced, that means you can begin the class when it is convienent to you. It also includes a personalized, 1-hour one-on-one tutoring session with instructor Justin Taillon. This private session, determined between the instructor and you, is your opportunity to get hands-on support tailored to your goals and interests.  The course must be completed by the end of the quarter.

    Explore the power of AI in a relaxed, no-pressure environment—and see just how useful it can be in your day-to-day life.

    Start learning today and discover how easy it is to make AI work for you.

     

    Student testimonials:

    “The instructor was good and knowledgeable”.

    “Great instructor, easy to follow up”.


 

  • Microsoft Excel- Beginners Level 1
  • Fee: $159.00
    Item Number: 39424
    Dates: 4/7/2026 - 4/21/2026
    Times: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 3
    Building: HL029
    Room: Bldg 29 Room 308-Computer Lab
    Instructor: Socheata Korn

    Stephen & Laura (pictured right)

    Microsoft Excel - Beginners Level 1

    This beginner-level Microsoft Excel course is designed for learners with little or no prior experience using Excel. Over three weeks, participants will learn the basics of navigating Excel, entering and formatting data, using simple formulas, and creating basic charts. The course focuses on practical, hands-on activities to help learners build confidence and use Excel for everyday tasks such as organizing information, performing simple calculations, and presenting data clearly.

 

  • Entrepreneurship Business Launchpad
  • Fee: $0.00
    Item Number: 41780
    Dates: 4/1/2026 - 4/22/2026
    Times: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
    Days: W
    Sessions: 4
    Building: HLONL
    Room: Online
    Instructor:
    THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Interest List" button below.

 

  • Forklift Truck Operator Cert
  • Fee: $199.00
    Item Number: 39321
    Dates: 5/30/2026 - 5/30/2026
    Times: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Days: Sa
    Sessions: 1
    Building: HLGRC
    Room: Green River College
    Instructor:

    Forklift Truck Operator Certification

    Earn a 3-year certification in sit-down, counterbalanced forklifts (light, medium, and heavy-duty). Includes written and hands-on testing to meet OSHA, WISHA, and L&I standards. Meets Dept of Labor certification standards. Location: Green River College, Bldg TTA109.

    flagger ahead sign on the side of the road
 

  • Human Resources

  • HR Class PicThe Human Resources Certificate is an online certificate program that provides a sound conceptual foundation, practical approaches and methods for new and experienced human resources professionals.  Get the training you need to enter and advance your career in human resources and office administration. The program’s course curricula are based on the bodies of knowledge of the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) and the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) and are enhanced by the knowledge and professional experiences of our faculty of human resource practitioners.  Although not a test preparation program, students who achieve the Online Human Resource Certificate should be well prepared to take the HRCI aPHR and PHR examinations.

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  • Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

  • Purchasing Class The Continuing Education department, in partnership with the Center of Excellence for Global Trade & Supply Chain Management, is now offering the Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Certificate. It is a 23-credit online certificate program that focuses on the fundamental aspects of the supply/value chain, including methods to improve how organizations find the materials and services needed to make a product or service and deliver it to customers. Supply chain management encompasses the management of all activities involved in sourcing, procurement, production, logistics, and customer relations. It also includes the crucial components of coordination and collaboration with channel partners, which can be suppliers, intermediaries, third-party service providers, and customers.

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  • Retail Management

  • RM Class PicThe Retail Management Certificate (RMC) is designed to prepare students for career opportunities and upward mobility in the retail industry. It is endorsed by the Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC) and Food Marketing Institutes. It is relevant in any retail sector as its course content and learning outcomes mirror those advocated by the National Retail Federation.  Over 3,000 students across the U.S. have completed this 100% online certificate program. This program has been endorsed by many large retailers such as Costco, Safeway, Fred Meyer, and many more.

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