Continuing Education

Bellingham Technical College takes pride in being responsive to the educational and training needs of our community. BTC's Continuing Education department provides publicly offered short-term education for lifelong learning, career advancement, and professional development. With offerings ranging from industry certifications to personal recreation, our portfolio meets the evolving needs of a highly skilled workforce and provides enrichment for community members through continuous learning.

Are you an experienced leader in your industry ready to share your knowledge with the community? If you have an idea for a course you’d like to teach, or are interested in joining our team of trainers, please contact us at cce@btc.edu or 360.752.8472.

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Child & Family Studies

These classes offer a safe, non-biased atmosphere where you can meet other parents and caregivers, build relationships, help you prepare for having a child, and find answers to parenting questions. More information can be found here: Child & Family Studies

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Health, Wellness & Safety

  • Healthcare Provider CPR

    This basic life-support course is designed for healthcare providers and includes adult one- and two-rescuer CPR, pediatric one-rescuer CPR, and barrier devices. Successful written and mannequin skill evaluation and attendance at all sessions is required to receive a card.

    Dates: 7/26/2023

    Location: HC 111

    Days: W

    Times: 6:00 PM-9:00 PM

    Note: Once you are registered, please email cpr@btc.edu to request the online access code.

    Cost: $100

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    Dates: 8/19/2023

    Location: HC 111

    Days: S

    Times: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM

    Cost: $100

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  • BLS Healthcare Provider Refresher

    This course is designed to update those who hold a current AHA CPR BLS for Healthcare providers card. Topics will include adult, child, and infant CPR, relief of foreign body airway obstruction, ventilation techniques using pocket masks and bag-valve masks, and use of the automatic external defibrillator. Text and pocket masks are required.

    Dates: 8/3/2023

    Location: HC 111

    Days: Th

    Times: 6:00 PM-8:00 PM

    Cost: $90

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  • Healthcare Provider First Aid & CPR

    This course will teach both professional level CPR and first aid. CPR will cover adult, child, and infant skills, barrier devices and use of the AED (automated external defibrillator). The first aid component will cover all requirements per OSHA and WISHA and will discuss some advanced first aid skills. The CPR portion does require a written exam to be passed with 84% as well as skills evaluation prior to card issuance.

    Dates: 7/18/2023-7/19/2023

    Location: HC 111

    Days: TW

    Times: 5:00 PM-9:00 PM

    Cost: $125

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  • Pediatric First Aid & CPR

    New from the American Heart Association, this course, specifically for those who work in the childcare setting, covers materials not traditionally taught (splinting, eye infections, immunizations, emergency plans) in standard first aid classes. Those who are recommended to attend are: school teachers, coaches, camp and troop leaders, counselors, foster parents, babysitters, etc. A combined First Aid and CPR (infant and child) card will be issued and good for two years.

    Dates: 6/12/2023

    Location: HC 104

    Days: M

    Times: 6:00 PM-8:00 PM

    Cost: $125

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Industry and Trades Certifications

  • Forklift Driver Certification

    This course provides the student with forklift driving safety knowledge and skills to comply with OSHA/WISHA standards, & meets WAC 296.863.60005 requirements. Instruction emphasizes prevention of workplace related hazards, accidents, and injuries. Students will complete both classroom instruction and a hands-on forklift driving training/evaluation with our Certified Instructor. Employers must also test an employee's ability and provide additional training on any different conditions specific to a particular job site. Students will be awarded a Forklift Operator’s Certification card, valid for three years. Prerequisite: Students must be at least 18 years of age and have 2-3 hours previous forklift driving experience.

    Dates: 6/10/2023

    Location: T 9

    Days: Sa

    Times: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

    Cost: $269

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  • Flagging and Traffic Control

    This is an approved State of Washington course that leads to certification as a flagger. Course work includes traffic control, signs, channelization, devices used, and practical application. Students must be at least 18 years old and have the ability to speak and read English.

    Dates: 6/3/2023

    Location: DMC 130

    Days: Sa

    Times: 8:30 AM-5:00 PM

    Cost: $169

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  • Welding

  • AWS Welding Certification

    This course provides welder qualifications certified and accredited to the AWS and WABO standards. Welders must supply their own tools and PPE and pay certification fees directly to AWS/WABO.

    Dates: 4/5/2023-6/25/2023

    Location: Arranged

    Days: Arr

    Times: Arr-Arr

    Note: This is a one-day course offered on specific dates throughout the quarter. Please contact instructor Russell Jones (rjones@btc.edu) for scheduling.

    Cost: $695

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Technology & Computers

  • Microsoft Office

  • Microsoft Excel: Level 1

    This course provides students with a foundational knowledge of Microsoft Excel in order to organize, calculate, analyze, and update data in a meaningful way. The required digital courseware is included in the registration fee and will be emailed to course participants the day prior to the start of the class. Prerequisite: User skills with any current version of Windows, including being able to start and close applications, navigate file structures, manage files/folders, and access websites.

    Dates: 7/31/2023-8/7/2023

    Location: Online

    Days: M

    Times: 4:30 PM-8:00 PM

    Cost: $215

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  • Microsoft Excel: Level 2

    This course builds upon the foundational knowledge of Microsoft Excel: Level 1 in order to create advanced workbooks and worksheets, and extract actionable intelligence from your raw data. The required digital courseware is included in the registration fee and will be emailed to course participants the day prior to the start of the class. Prerequisite: MSO 150, or equivalent foundational knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Excel.

    Dates: 8/14/2023-8/21/2023

    Location: Online

    Days: M

    Times: 4:30 PM-8:00 PM

    Cost: $215

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  • Microsoft Excel: Data Analysis With Pivot Tables

    This course advances student knowledge of Microsoft Excel by learning the functionality of Pivot Tables to summarize, analyze, and organize data in a way that can be meaningfully presented to others. The required digital courseware is included in the registration fee and will be emailed to course participants the day prior to the start of the class. Prerequisite: Experience working with Excel and Pivot Tables; understand spreadsheet concepts and be comfortable creating basic Pivot Tables.

    Dates: 8/28/2023

    Location: Online

    Days: M

    Times: 4:30 PM-8:00 PM

    Cost: $115

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  • Microsoft Word: Level 1

    This course teaches students a foundational knowledge of Microsoft Word to create professional looking documents. The required digital courseware is included in the registration fee and will be emailed to course participants the day prior to the start of the class. Prerequisite: User skills with any current version of Windows, including being able to start and close applications, navigate file structures, manage files/folders, and access websites.

    Dates: 8/1/2023-8/8/2023

    Location: Online

    Days: T

    Times: 4:30 PM-8:00 PM

    Cost: $215

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  • Microsoft Word: Level 2

    This course builds upon the foundational knowledge of Microsoft Word: Level 1 in order to create complex professional documents, and utilize automated templates and other features. The required digital courseware is included in the registration fee and will be emailed to course participants the day prior to the start of the class. Prerequisite: MSO 160, or equivalent foundational knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Word.

    Dates: 8/15/2023-8/22/2023

    Location: Online

    Days: T

    Times: 4:30 PM-8:00 PM

    Cost: $215

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  • Microsoft PowerPoint

    This course prepares students to utilize Microsoft PowerPoint¿s array of features to organize, enhance, and deliver information in an engaging presentation. The required digital courseware is included in the registration fee and will be emailed to course participants the day prior to the start of the class. Prerequisite: User skills with any current version of Windows, including being able to start and close applications, navigate file structures, manage files/folders, and access websites.

    Dates: 8/16/2023-8/23/2023

    Location: Online

    Days: W

    Times: 4:30 PM-8:00 PM

    Cost: $215

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  • Microsoft Power BI

    This course teaches students the purpose and basic functions of Power BI components, and how to link and model data to create insightful visual reports. The required digital courseware is included in the registration fee and will be emailed to course participants the day prior to the start of the class. The required digital courseware is included in the registration fee and will be emailed to course participants the day prior to the start of the class. Prerequisite: User skills with any current version of Windows, including being able to start and close applications, navigate file structures, manage files/folders, and access websites.

    Dates: 8/17/2023-8/23/2023

    Location: Online

    Days: Th

    Times: 4:30 PM-8:00 PM

    Cost: $245

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Personal Enrichment & Recreation

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