Current Offerings

To learn more or request details about our additional programming in CDL A or B, Manufacturing, or Oakton's Neuro-Inclusive programming, please click here.

Prepare for the Illinois Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A Exam

Get started in the high-growth transportation industry with great career benefits.  This four-week program includes flexible classroom instruction, lab hours, and driving lessons covering equipment fundamentals, air brakes, pre-trip inspection, log books and more.  You will also get assistance with job placement.  All-inclusive tuition for this program is $5330 and covers your permit, books, training and CDL license exam.  There is a $100 course fee per student.  This program is eligible for tuition assistance.  Scholarship and grant funds may be available  Get started today, email cecareertraining@oakton.edu. 

CDL B

Coming Soon!  Prepare for a career in commercial transportation with hands-on training designed to help you develop the knowledge and driving skills needed to pursue an Illinois Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). To Learn More

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

This specialized 6-week bootcamp prepares participants for success in Direct Support roles by strengthening confidence, communication, workplace etiquette, and overall job readiness. Through interactive sessions, hands-on activities, and individualized support, learners build the skills needed to navigate professional environments effectively. Core topics include understanding disabilities, safety & inclusion, rights & responsibilities, CPR Certification, and essential support skills for working with diverse individuals in community and care settings. Get Started Today!

Food Service Sanitation

Earn or renew your ServSafe Food Sanitation Certification in just 10 hours! Get Started Today!

Forklift Equipment Operator

This comprehensive training course prepares participants to safely and effectively operate powered industrial trucks in compliance with OSHA standards. Designed for new and experienced operators, the class combines classroom instruction with hands-on practice to build essential skills and ensure workplace safety. Get Started Today!

Landscape Technician

This two-part program provides foundational knowledge and hands-on skills development, specifically tailored to the needs of exterior ground crews. Participants build both classroom-based knowledge and in-the-field competence through structured modules, outdoor labs, and real-world application. Get Started Today!

Manufacturing + OSHA 10

This course provides a foundational overview of modern manufacturing and workplace safety, making it ideal for students exploring careers in the industry. Through hands-on activities, real-world examples, and safety-focused training, students build the technical awareness and regulatory knowledge needed to enter or advance within the manufacturing sector. To Learn More

Neuro-Inclusive Academy
Designed specifically for neurodivergent learners, The Neuro-Inclusive Academy provides a structured, supportive on-ramp to college degree programs and/or competitive workforce entry. Through individualized executive function coaching, academic skill-building, and hands-on professional preparation, students build the foundational strategies needed to navigate credit-bearing coursework or move directly into high-value careers.
To Learn More

Certified Personal Trainer

Start your fitness career with our Certified Personal Trainer program. Get hands-on experience with NCCA Accredited practical labs, and learn from top instructors. Covers anatomy, physiology, nutrition, and more, and master essential skills through, in-person labs. Get Started Today!.

Realize Freedom with a Career in Real Estate

Train in one of Oakton's state-approved broker courses.  With an average wage of $95K*, the ability to become your own boss, and flexible work schedule, you don't want to miss out on this training opportunity.  

• Program Features: flexible schedules; hybrid course structure; cohort based learning.
• Program Value: complete most coursework from the comfort of your home; choose the course schedule that best fits your schedule; build connections in the industry; secure a future where your input directly determines your outcomes.
• Registration Prerequisites: be a high school (HSE/GED) graduate; be at least 18 years old; pass the state licensing exam.

Welding I

Spark Your Career. Master the Metal. Go from zero experience to certification readiness. Learn the core four welding processes under industry standards and build a foundation for a high-paying trade.
Get Started Today!

Other Career and Certification Training programs also include: Food Sanitation, Personal Trainer, Forklift Certification, Landscape Technician, Direct Support Professional (DPT)

View Career & Certification Training courses

*Source: ZipRecruiter, Real-Estate Broker Salary in Illinois, accessed Apr. 10, 2025