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Course Catalogue

Northwest Tech offers a variety of short term training options. You may view the 2025 Spring Course Catalogue online.

Training Categories

Course names, dates, and times are listed as well as In-District and Out Of District tuition and any fees associated with the class. Enrollment information will be provided in the right column. Courses available for online enrollment will have an Enroll Now button on the right side of the listing.

Business Management and Leadership Classes

BUSINESS/LEADERSHIP / CUSTOMER SERVICE (Alva)	DATES	DAYS	TIMES	COST	ENROLL
Business Planning / Goal Setting / Planning / Marketing / Risk Mgt./ Balance Sheet & Record Keeping. One-on-one business training.	Call for More Information!				Call 580.327.0344 to enroll
Where Did All My Money Go? (Financial Wellness) Includes Lunch	1/15	Wed	12:00-1:30	15.00	Enroll Now
Oklahoma Farm Bureau (OKFB) In the Weeds Instructor: Sidany Hilburn, sidany.hilburn@okfb.org	1/29, 4/23, 7/16 & 10/8	Wed	5:30 - 7:00	FREE	Enroll Now
The Simple Truths of Service (Customer Service) Includes Lunch	2/12	Wed	12:00-1:30	15.00	Enroll Now
Principles of Leadership	2/6	Th	9:00 - 1:00	$30/person Call for Group Rate	Call 580.327.0344 to enroll
Effective Communication	2/20	Th	9:00 - 1:00		Enroll Now
Managing Conflict	2/27	Th	9:00 - 1:00		Enroll Now
Diversity Training	3/6	Th	9:00 - 1:00		Enroll Now
Forming an LLC Includes Lunch New!	2/18 or 4/17	Tu & Th	12:00 - 1:00	15.00	Enroll Now
Forming an LLC New!	5/21	Wed	5:30 - 6:30	FREE	Enroll Now
Business Basics 101 New!	3/3	M	11:30 - 1:00	FREE	Enroll Now
Using AI to Create a Marketing Plan New!	3/27	Th	4:30 - 6:00	FREE	Enroll Now
Northwest Oklahoma Small Business Summit *Held at our Fairview Campus	3/31	M	8:30 - 3:00	FREE	Enroll Now
Using AI for Social Media New!	4/24	Th	4:30 - 6:00	FREE	Enroll Now

Cherokee Community Classes

CHEROKEE COMMUNITY COURSES	DATES	DAYS	TIMES	COST	ENROLL
AHA Heartsaver CPR	2/4	Tu	9:00 - 3:00	60.00	Enroll Now
AAA Driver Improvement Program	4/19	Sat.	9:00-3:00	30.00	Enroll Now
15 Passenger Van Safety	5/14	W	5:30 - 6:30	20.00	Enroll Now
Medic 1st CPR/First Aid & AED	6/12	Th	5:00 - 9:00	60.00	Enroll Now
Drafting Your Own Will - Live Streamed (Virtual)	2/24	M	5:30 - 9:30	50.00	Enroll Now
Trusting Trusts for your Estate Plan - Live Streamed (Virtual)	3/31	M	5:30 - 9:30	50.00	Enroll Now
Mastering the Landlord-Tenant Relationship - Live Streamed (Virtual)	4/28	M	5:30 - 9:30	50.00	Enroll Now
Beginners Spanish & ESL Classes Available!	Call for Info				Call 580.327.0344 to enroll

Cleet Classes

CLEET ACCREDITED COURSES (Alva)	DATES	DAYS	TIMES	COST	ENROLL
Law Enforcement Effective Report Writing (6hrs CLEET)	1/28	Tues.	9:00 - 3:00	FREE	Enroll Now
Effective Criminal Investigations (CLEET # 24-1112)	2/6	Th	8:00 - 5:00	FREE	Enroll Now
Traffic Stops (2 hours of Mental Health Credit) Simulator Based	2/3	Mon.	8:30 - 4:30	15.00	Enroll Now
Active Shooter (2 hours of Mental Health Credit) Simulator Based	3/6, 3/13	Thur.	8:30 - 4:30	15.00	Enroll Now
Ethics in Law Enforcement: "Get off the X, Finish the Tour!" 2 (2 Hrs Mental Health Credit)	3/31	Mon.	9:00 - 3:00	FREE	Enroll Now
Tactical Medicine & Active Shooter Events, Survival & Control in the Midst of C Chaos (22 CE hrs w/ 2 hrs Mental Health)	4/22 &4/23	Tues. & Wed.	8:30 - 6:00	145.00	Enroll Now
Traffic Stops (2 hours of Mental Health Credit) Force-on-Force Training	4/28	Mon	8:30 - 4:30	45.00	Enroll Now
How to Write a Search Warrant (8 hours CLEET Credit)	5/29	Thurs.	8:30 - 4:30	FREE	Enroll Now
Practical Building Search for 1 & 2 Officer Response (16 hrs. CLEET) Force-On-F Force Training	6/9 & 6/10	Mon. & Tues.	8:30 - 4:30	75.00	Enroll Now
Practical Fireams with Force on Force Training (CLEET Acc. #21-2732)	Arranged		9:00-5:00	45.00	Call 580.327.0344 to enroll
FLETC Acive Shooter Threat Training Program (Limited Enrollment)	Arranged		7:30-5:00	45.00	Call 580.327.0344 to enroll
*ONLY CLEET CERTIFIED OFFICERS, must be able to participate in intensive training lasting up to 10 hrs per day. Must be in good physical condition with no medical restrictions. Appropriate attire (BDU, agency t-shirt (long sleeve or short sleeve), boots, etc.) Course dates and locations will be listed on the CLEET website. https://www.ok.gov/cleet

Computer Education and Personal Development Classes

COMPUTER/PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT (Alva)	DATES	DAYS	TIMES	COST	ENROLL
Get the Job! Careers, Resumes & Applications (Computer Provided)	1/15	W	5:00 - 7:00	15.00	Enroll Now
Focus on Reading with Reading Plus (3rd grade & up!) New! *Hybrid Course - 7.5 class hrs. + unlimited work online until May!	1/22-2/19	W	4:00 - 5:30	80.00	Enroll Now
Hands-On 3D Printing for Beginners New!	2/4-2/6	Tu, Th	5:30 - 7:30	25.00	Enroll Now
Computers for Seniors - Basics New!	2/5-2/19 or 5/14-5/28	W	10:00 - 11:00	FREE	Enroll Now
Computers for Seniors - Advanced New!	3/5-3/19 or 6/11-6/25	W	10:00 - 11:00	FREE	Enroll Now
Unlocking Google Workspace: Tools for Success New!	2/17-2/19	M, W	6:00 - 9:00	45.00	Enroll Now
Using AI to Create a Marketing Plan New!	3/27	Th	4:30 - 6:00	FREE	Enroll Now
Excel Basics	4/2-4/16	W	5:30 - 7:30	45.00	Enroll Now
I-Phone Basics New!	4/2-4/30	W	10:00 - 11:00	25.00	Enroll Now
Using AI for Social Media New!	4/24	Th	4:30 - 6:00	FREE	Enroll Now
HiSet- High School Diploma Alternative Class Enrollment- Self Tutorial *Includes Workbook and a 1-Time HiSet Official Practice Test Code	Call to Enroll	W	Varies	30.00	Call 580.327.0344 to enroll
Computer Basics Series: NEW! Partnership with OSU Extension *Includes topics such as Computer, Internet, E-mail Basics & More!	Coming Soon! Call for Info.	Days Vary	10:00 - 11:00	FREE	Call 580.327.0344 to enroll
ESL Classes Available!	Call for more Information				Call 580.327.0344 to enroll
DIDN'T FIND WHAT YOU NEED? EXPLORE ONLINE OPTIONS! Ed2Go VIRTUAL CAREER CENTER careertraining.ed2go.com/nwtechonline

ONLINE GOOGLE CAREER CERTIFICATIONS (Alva)	DATES	DAYS	ENROLL
Grow with Google - Earn Online Certificates- Scholarships available!	Self-Paced / Online	FREE	Call 580.327.0344 to enroll
Jumpstart your career? Google Career Certificates prepares you for:
- Data Analytics
- UX Design
- Project Management
- IT Support and Automation
- Cyber Security
- Digital Marketing and E-Commerce
No experience or degree required! Self-paced program is fully online and can be completed in three to six months of part-time study.

Health Related Classes

AHA BASIC LIFE SUPPORT COURSES (Alva)	DATES	DAYS	TIMES	COST	ENROLL
Basic Life Support Provider	Arranged	Varies	Varies	60.00	Call 580.327.0344 to enroll
Heart Code BLS - Call for more information	https://shopcpr.heart.org/			45.00	https://shopcpr.heart.org/
BLS Instructor Course	Arranged			300.00	Call 580.327.0344 to enroll
BLS Instructor Update	5/15	Th	5:30 - 7:30	35.00	Enroll Now

AHA HEARTSAVER COURSES (Alva)	DATES	DAYS	TIMES	COST	ENROLL
First Aid CPR AED	2/11, 4/15, 6/10	Tu	5:30 PM	60.00	Enroll Now
First Aid CPR AED	2/15, 4/19, 6/14	Sat	9:00 AM	60.00	Enroll Now
Babysitting Safety with Friends and Family CPR *in partnership with OSU Extension	3/11 & 3/13	Tu, Th	6:00 - 8:00	20.00	Enroll Now

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (Alva)	DATES	DAYS	TIMES	COST	ENROLL
Emergency Medical Technician Course	1/6 - 5/22	M & Th	5:30-9:30	1,210.00	Enroll Now
Paramedic	Feb. 2026	M & W	9:00 - 4:20	5,380.00	Enroll Now
EMR, Emergency Medical Responder (tuition may vary)	Arranged				Call 580.327.0344 to enroll
Advanced EMT, Emergency Medical Technician	Arranged				Call 580.327.0344 to enroll

HEALTH RELATED COURSES (Alva)	DATE	DAYS	TIMES	COST	ENROLL
Hybrid Certified Nurse Aide, Long-Term Care	Enrollment every Wednesday. Call for times. Skill and clinical dates vary.	24 hours skills lab by arrangement 16 clinical hours dates vary.	Hybrid-Flexible Hours. Skill Days 8:30-4:30 Clinical Days 6:00-2:00	625.00	Call 580.327.0344 to enroll
Birth Ready- Your Journey to Labor & Delivery	2/8 or 4/19	Sat	1:00 - 4:00	25.00	Enroll Now
Certified Nurse Aide	1/13-1/30	M - Th	8:30 - 4:30	625.00	Enroll Now
Certified Nurse Aide	3/24-4/9	M - Th	8:30 - 4:30	625.00	Enroll Now
Certified Medication Aide (CMA)	2/10-2/20	Varies	8:30 - 4:30	440.00	Enroll Now
Certified Medication Aide (CMA)	4/28-5/7	Varies	8:30 - 4:30	440.00	Enroll Now
Certified Medication Aid, CEU's (In Alva)	3/6	Th	8:00 - 4:30	32.00	Enroll Now
Certified Medication Aid, CEU's (In Fairview)	6/5	Th	8:00 - 4:30	32.00	Enroll Now

Safety Training

NEW EMPLOYEE SAFETY ORIENTATION - OIL & GAS (Alva)	DATES	DAYS	TIMES	COST	ENROLL
New Hire Safety Orientation Training *Includes Medic 1st Aid Cert.	2/7	F	8:30 - 4:30	55.00	Enroll Now
New Hire Safety Orientation Training *Includes Medic 1st Aid Cert.	5/2	F	8:30 - 4:30	55.00	Enroll Now

SafeLandUSA 2021 ORIENTATION (Alva)	DATES	DAYS	TIMES	COST	ENROLL
SafeLandUSA 2021 ORIENTATION (ONE DAY SESSION)	3/7 or 5/30	F	8:30 - 4:30		Enroll Now

OSHA SAFETY TRAINING (Alva)	DATES	DAYS		COST	ENROLL
OSHA 10 General Industry	2/20 - 2/21	Th - F	8:30 - 3:00	100.00	Enroll Now
OSHA 30 General Industry	3/24 - 3/27	M - Th	8:30 - 5:00	275.00	Enroll Now

VEHICLE SAFETY COURSES (Alva)	DATES	DAYS	TIMES	COST	ENROLL
15 Passenger Van Safety	1/16, 3/6	Th	3:00 - 4:00	20.00	Enroll Now
AAA Driver Improvement Program	2/27	Th	9:00 - 4:00	30.00	Enroll Now
UTV / ATV Safety (Pick your Date)	3/7, 4/4, 5/2, 6/6	F	3:00 - 4:00	15.00	Enroll Now
Bumper-to-Bumper Online Entry Level Driving (Pre-Req for School Bus / CDL)	Call to Enroll			100.00	Call 580.327.0344 to enroll
School Bus Driver Safety (Pre-Requisite Bumper-to-Bumper Training)	6/2 - 6/5	M - Th	4:30 - 9:30	150.00	Enroll Now

FIRE SERVICE TRAINING (Alva)	DATES	DAYS	TIMES	COST	ENROLL
HAZMAT Awareness	1/11	Sat	8:00 - 5:00	FREE	Enroll Now
HAZMAT OPS Refresher	2/22	Sat	8:00 - 5:00	FREE	Enroll Now
Calling the Mayday	4/12	Sat	8:00 - 5:00	FREE	Enroll Now
*Visit https://www.osufst.org/ for more information

INDUSTRY AND PUBLIC SAFETY (Alva)	DATES	DAYS	TIMES	COST	ENROLL
Respirator Safety Training	1/13, 3/10 or 5/12	M	1:00 - 2:00	15.00	Enroll Now
Respirator Fit Testing (Quantitative)	1/13, 3/10 or 5/12	M	2:00 - 3:00	15.00	Enroll Now
Confined Space Awareness	1/13, 3/10 or 5/12	M	9:00 - 10:00	20.00	Enroll Now
Trenching and Shoring Awareness	1/13, 3/10 or 5/12	M	10:00 - 11:00	20.00	Enroll Now
Fall Protection Awareness	1/13, 3/10 or 5/12	M	11:00 - 12:00	20.00	Enroll Now
SDA Handgun Permit Training	2/8, 4/12 or 6/7	Sat	8:00 - 5:00	60.00	Enroll Now
Fire Safety with Hands-on Fire Extinguisher Training	2/10 or 4/14	M	1:00-2:30p	20.00	Enroll Now
Forklift Operator Certification	2/10 or 4/14	M	9:00 - 1:00	45.00	Enroll Now
AR-15 Foundations: From Barrel to Bolt	3/10	M	6:00-8:00	20.00	Enroll Now
Advanced Civilian Handgun Training	6/2 - 6/5	M-Th	9:00-1:00	120.00	Enroll Now
Basic Handgun Fundamentals for Civilian Shooters	Arranged	M-F	2-4 hrs. after 5pm	50.00	Enroll Now
Reasonable Suspicion Supervisor Training (DOT Reg: 49 CFR 382.603)	Arranged			30.00	Call 580.327.0344 to enroll
Trenching, Shoring and Excavation Training for Competent Persons	Arranged			30.00	Call 580.327.0344 to enroll
Audiometric (Hearing) Testing	Arranged			30.00	Call 580.327.0344 to enroll
Pulmonary Function Testing	Arranged			30.00	Call 580.327.0344 to enroll
Medical Evaluations for Respirator Fit Testing-Online	Arranged			30.00	Call 580.327.0344 to enroll
Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Safety Training	Arranged			40.00	Call 580.327.0344 to enroll
PEC Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Clear	Arranged			85.00	Call 580.327.0344 to enroll
NFPA 70E Arc Flash Safety	Arranged			Call for Rates	Call 580.327.0344 to enroll

Special Skills and Interests Classes

SPECIAL SKILLS / INTEREST (Alva)	DATES	DAYS	TIMES	COST	ENROLL
Dog Obedience with The Radfords: (Classes run 6 weeks and will be held in the metal building south of NWTC, class size is limited so enroll today!)
Dog Obedience Basic Class	1/13-2/17	M	7:00 - 8:00	150.00	Enroll Now
Dog Obedience Intermediate Class (Pre-Requisite Basic Class)	1/14-2/18	Tu	6:00 - 7:00	150.00	Enroll Now
Simulator Based Civilian Handgun Training - New! (Pick your Date)	1/13, 2/10, 3/10, 4/14 or 5/12	M	6:00 - 8:00	25.00	Enroll Now
DIY Snowflake Craft (includes supplies) Crafting with Karleen New!	1/13	M	6:00 - 9:00	$55.00	Enroll Now
Leatherwork - Basic - Cost includes $100 leather tool kit	1/27-2/5	M & W	6:30 - 8:30	170.00	Enroll Now
Leatherwork - Advanced (Prerequisite Basic Class)	2/17-2/26	M & W	6:00 - 9:00	105.00	Enroll Now
SPARK & WELD-The Basics of Welding (Hands-On Training)	2/4-2/20	Tu & Th	6:00 - 9:00	250.00	Enroll Now
Hands-On 3D Printing for Beginners	2/4-2/6	Tu & Th	5:30 - 7:30	25.00	Enroll Now
SDA Handgun Permit Training	2/8, 4/12 or 6/7	Sat	8:00 - 5:00	60.00	Enroll Now
Birth Ready- Your Journey to Labor & Delivery New!	2/8 or 4/19	Sat	1:00 - 4:00	25.00	Enroll Now
Laser Focus- Etching & Engraving for Beginners (Project Included) New!	2/11 - 2/13	Tu, Th	5:30 - 7:30	45.00	Enroll Now
Drafting Your Own Will - Live Streamed (Virtual)	2/24	M	5:30 - 9:30	50.00	Enroll Now
Bladesmithing 101: Introduction to Crafting Custom Knives New!	3/4 - 3/6	Tu, Th	5:30 - 8:30	75.00	Enroll Now
Babysitting Safety with Friends and Family CPR *in partnership with OSU Extension	3/11 & 3/13	Tu, Th	6:00 - 8:00	20.00	Enroll Now
Beekeeping Basics (With Live Beehive Presentation)	3/25 - 4/22	Tu	6:00 - 8:00	65.00	Enroll Now
Using AI to Create a Marketing Plan New!	3/27	Th	4:30 - 6:00	FREE	Enroll Now
Trusting Trusts for your Estate Plan - Live Streamed (Virtual)	3/31	M	5:30 - 9:30	50.00	Enroll Now
Let's Bake a Freshie 101 w/The Lazy Coyote (Supplies Included) New!	4/15 - 4/17	T & Th	6:30 - 8:00	35.00	Enroll Now
Using AI for Social Media New!	4/24	Th	4:30 - 6:00	FREE	Enroll Now
Mastering the Landlord-Tenant Relationship - Live Streamed (Virtual)	4/28	M	5:30 - 9:30	50.00	Enroll Now
Intro to Stained Glass	5/20	Tu	5:30 - 9:30	55.00	Enroll Now
Crafting Stained Glass Jewelry New!	5/22	Th	5:30 - 9:30	55.00	Enroll Now
Stained Glass 101 (Pre-Requisite - Intro to Stained Glass)	6/3 - 6/12	T & Th	5:30 - 8:30	120.00	Enroll Now
Massage Therapy Training (CEU's Available) with Sanctuary Massage School	Call for Info	Sat	10:00 - 12:00 & 1:00 - 4:00	100.00	Call 580.327.0344 to enroll

Waynoka Community Classes

WAYNOKA COMMUNITY COURSES	DATES	DAYS	TIMES	COST	ENROLL
AHA Heartsaver CPR	2/4	Tu	9:00 - 3:00	60.00	Enroll Now
AAA Driver Improvement Program	4/19	Sat.	9:00-3:00	30.00	Enroll Now
15 Passenger Van Safety	5/14	W	5:30 - 6:30	20.00	Enroll Now
Medic 1st CPR/First Aid & AED	6/12	Th	5:00 - 9:00	60.00	Enroll Now
Drafting Your Own Will - Live Streamed (Virtual)	2/24	M	5:30 - 9:30	50.00	Enroll Now
Trusting Trusts for your Estate Plan - Live Streamed (Virtual)	3/31	M	5:30 - 9:30	50.00	Enroll Now
Mastering the Landlord-Tenant Relationship - Live Streamed (Virtual)	4/28	M	5:30 - 9:30	50.00	Enroll Now
Beginners Spanish & ESL Classes Available!	Call for Info				Call 580.327.0344

Enrollment Options

There are several easy ways to enroll for short term classes:

If online enrollment is an option for a class, links to the online enrollment form will be available to the right of the course listing which may be viewed by clicking on the categories above. If online enrollment is available, just complete the online enrollment form.
Print and mail your Short Term Enrollment Form to 1801 South Eleventh, Alva.
E-mail your Short Term Enrollment Form to aflynt@nwtech.edu.
Fax your Short Term Enrollment Form to 580.327.5467.
Call 580.327.0344.
Click Here to download Short Term Enrollment Form

Class sizes are limited and fill on a first come, first serve basis. Enrollment is not guaranteed until payment is received and enrollment is verified by a Northwest Tech staff member.

Contact Information

For questions about short-term classes at the Alva campus, contact Charlotte Hadwiger by phone at 580.327.0344 by email at chadwiger@nwtech.edu or Angie Flynt by phone at 580.327.0344 or by email at aflynt@nwtech.edu.