Corporate Training
Build your team. Build Success.
Tailored Solutions for Lasting Success
Elevate your workforce with Elgin Community College's Corporate Training Department!
Unlock the full potential of your team with our customized and affordable training programs designed to meet all your personnel and operational needs. Whether you're a small business or a large corporation, our diverse training solutions are tailored specifically for you.
Why choose ECC Corporate Training?
- Industry-Leading Local Expertise: Learn from experienced instructors who bring decades of hands-on expertise. They understand the unique challenges your business faces in today’s market.
- Customized Training Solutions: We create personalized training programs tailored to your organization’s specific needs, making each session relevant and effective. Training can also be conveniently delivered at your workplace.
- Comprehensive Training Programs: We offer a wide range of training programs, including leadership development and technical skills. These programs boost employee performance and support long-term organizational success.
- Proven Success and Results: Our clients consistently share positive feedback about the tangible improvements they’ve seen. Check out their testimonials below to learn how our training has made a difference.
Invest in your team's growth and watch your business thrive! Contact us now to discover how ECC Corporate Training can fulfill your team’s professional development needs.
Feedback from our clients:
“[The instructor] was an absolute delight and kept all of us engaged with her insights and style of facilitation. . . it was definitely a positive learning experience, and we look forward to continuing to build our relationship with ECC!” - LaToya Marz, Deputy Director Tri-Com Central Dispatch regarding our Personality Assessment class
“Thank you and your team for the exceptional training. I heard nothing but positive feedback from all sessions.” - Safety Director at local Food Manufacturer regarding our CPR classes
“I am very pleased that we were able to partner with Elgin Community College with this important initiative and we look forward to continuing with other programs your team has to offer.” - VP of Operations, local chemical manufacturer regarding our Mock OSHA Audit
Popular corporate training topics include:
Workplace Safety
- CPR/AED/First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogens
- OSHA-10
- Safety Culture Survey
- Mock OSHA Inspection
- OSHA Inspection Preparation
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Forklift Train the Trainer
- Workplace ESL (English as a Second Language)
- Workplace SSL (Spanish as a Second Language)
- Threat Response/Active Shooter
Continuous Improvement
- Six Sigma & LEAN
- Change Management
- Developing a PMO (Project Management Office)
Office Productivity
- AI for Everyday Productivity
- Microsoft Word and Excel
- Office 365 Migration
- QuickBooks
Skill-Specific/Custom Training
- Workplace ESL (English as a Second Language)
- Workplace SSL (Spanish as a Second Language)
Leadership Development
- Leadership for New Managers or Supervisors
- Conflict Resolution
- Difficult Conversations
- Personality Assessments
- Emotional Intelligence
- Leading the Organization (for C-Suite and Owners)
- Delegation and Accountability
- Change Management
- Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
- KPIs and Reporting
Human Resources Education
- Key Employee Succession Planning
- Strategic Workforce Planning & Hiring
- AI for HR
- Nurturing Multi-Generation Cooperation
- Change Management
- Regaining Control After Unexpected Growth
Health Care
- Basic Life Support CPR
- LEAN for Healthcare
- Cultural Competence
Marketing/Nonprofits
- Effective Grant Writing
- Building an Effective Brand
- Social Media Basics for Business
- Creating Effective Fundraising Presentations
Employers: Ask about our grant-funded training options!
For a limited time in 2025, we have the following grant-funded training available:
- Leadership - Small business employees can take free introductory classes in Personal Discovery, Emotional Intelligence, Technical Skills, Conflict Resolution, and Change Management. These courses help build essential skills for effective leadership and team growth.
- English as a Second Language - Improve communication, safety, and employee engagement by bringing ECC's best-in-class ESL program to your place of business at no cost!
- Certificates - Certify your workforce with OSHA-compliant training in Forklift Operator, Forklift Train the Trainer, and AHA CPR/First Aid and BLS CPR.
- Safety - We're on a mission to help companies improve safety for their workers by offering three incredible programs: A Mock OSHA Audit, a Safety Culture Survey, and an OSHA Inspection Preparedness Training. All are available at no cost through the grant.
Call for more information at 847-214-7645. Ask for Tall Paul!
Available in Spanish!
- CPR/First Aid/AED/Bloodborne Pathogens
- BLS CPR
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Forklift Train the Trainer
- Food Safety
- OSHA 10 and OSHA HAZWOPER
- Threat Response/Active Shooter
- Leadership Training - Personal Discovery, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Resolution
Request other trainings in Spanish and we'll do what we can to accommodate your request!
Workplace Safety Training Day
Workplace Safety Day has been cancelled for 2025
Upcoming Lunch & Learns
Check back for updates on future events.
Contact
Corporate Training
Paul Ohlson
Building K, Room K128
847-214-7645
corporatetraining@elgin.edu
Hours
Monday through Friday: 8 am to 5:30 pm
Powerful Partners
Explore how ECC collaborates with local businesses to strengthen operations and offer students valuable hands-on, real-world experiences.