Community Education | Grow. Learn. Explore.
Start or continue your lifelong learning journey. Explore the links below in pursuit of your interests.
If you would like to receive an email alert when the new catalog becomes available, please contact: continuingeducation@ivcc.edu.
Questions? Kim_Koehler@ivcc.edu
- View the Spring 2026 Catalog (PDF)
- Browse Classes
- Login/Create Account
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Request a Catalog: continuinged@ivcc.edu
- Print a Registration Form (PDF)
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Office Hours
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (excluding holidays)
Closed Fridays during the summer
Questions
Register by Phone
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Register Online
24/7 or Enroll online
Office Location
CTC-219, IVCC
Browse the services below to learn more about the programs offered by the IVCC Continuing Education and Business Services Division.
Personal Enrichment & Lifelong Learning
View the current schedule and class offerings. Activities to enrich your life and improve your health. Explore hobbies, culinary, finance, computers, music, trips/travel and the arts. Continue your lifelong learning ed'venture.
Lifelong Learning offered in partnership with Nell's Woodland
Illinois Valley Community College in partnership with Nell's Woodland offers programs with a focus on nature, arts, and wellness in Ottawa.
Youth Programs, Summer Youth Camp, and Teen Career Pathway Programs
Illinois Valley Community College has offered summer youth enrichment programs for over 20 years. The Summer 2026 Catalog will be available in April.
Participants ages 5+ will find opportunities available in age appropriate classes
and programs. See individual programs for details.
Summer Youth Camp Programs, including Teen Career Pathway programs, are offered for
youth ages 4-17 from June-August.
Trips & Tours
Online Enrichment Courses
Professional Development & Career Training
Looking for a career change or to acquire skills needed to improve performance? Need to complete continuing education requirements?