Basic Life Support (BLS) recertification courses allow you to update your skills, refresh your memory and extend your certification by two years. Designed for those whose credentials are still valid (or within 30 days of expiring), BLS renewal courses make it possible to avoid a lapse in certification so you can stay certified and stay on the job.

What's the buzz about beekeeping? You'll get hands-on instruction on the basics of maintaining a healthy and productive hive. Learn all about the different types of bees, hives, and management techniques. *Class will meet on March 22, April 12 and August 16, 2025 at Blackhawk Technical College's Central Campus. All other meetings will take place at Tallgrass Restoration in Milton. In-hive time will be discussed at the first class meeting.

This course is designed for the amateur metal artist to create a pre-designed metal art project to take home and display proudly. Students will learn the basics of safety, gas metal arc welding, metal prep and finishing, and metal art design.

Become more familiar with what Excel can do in this introductory course. Learn how to create an Excel workbook, select and move around in a workseet, format, work with simple formulas and fuctions, create tables and charts, and explore templates

Journey into the world of small bites! Learn to create a variety of tasty starters, from classic favorites to modern twists, using fresh ingredients. This hands-on class is perfect for all skill levels, offering tips and techniques to elevate your culinary repertoire. Impress your guests with beautiful and flavorful appetizers that set the stage for any gathering!

This BLS course trains healthcare workers and other personnel to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. 

To be eligible for renewal, you need to:

a.Teach 4 BLS classes in 2 years (2023-2025)
b.Be monitored since June 2023 by a TFC
c.Successfully complete the class in April 2025

Learn a variety of topics essential for using a computer including navigation, using the basic funtions of a Windows operating system, creating and managing files and folders, and utilizing popular software applications. No prior knowledge of computers is required.