Professional Development Institute at Lincoln Land Community College

Professional Development Institute at Lincoln Land Community College Empowering careers through hands-on training and industry-focused programs. The growth of any successful organization comes from its people.

We offer affordable, high-impact courses that align with today’s most in-demand jobs—built for working adults, career changers, and upskillers alike. Regardless of what business or industry you are in, when you want to improve your business skills or change the way your entire organization works, we have a solution for you.

■Solutions - At LLCC, we are committed to providing learning and professi

onal development opportunities for government, business and individuals. We take the time to understand the needs of our clients and deliver solutions that increase performance and generate results.

■Performance - We understand your organization is unique and won't try to fit your needs into some pre-existing training program. Instead, our professional staff will work with you one-to-one to give you the targeted help you need and identify the best use of your resources, to deliver a solution that works for you.

■Results - Our customers rely on LLCC again and again because regardless of where the training occurs, or what the training entails, we provide expert instructors who use the latest techniques and tools to make sure that you, either as an individual or an organization, reach your goal.

Ready to take your drone skills beyond recreational flying?If you plan to use a drone for business, agriculture, real es...
09/03/2026

Ready to take your drone skills beyond recreational flying?

If you plan to use a drone for business, agriculture, real estate, public safety, photography or other paid work, you’ll need an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.

The UAS Remote Pilot Test Prep Course will help you prepare for the certification exam with instruction in:

- FAA regulations
- Airspace and flight restrictions
- Weather conditions
- Pre-flight planning
- Safe drone operations

Classes meet Tuesday and Thursday, Oct. 13–22, 2026, from 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm on the LLCC-Springfield campus. Registration fee: $349

Take the next step toward becoming a certified commercial drone pilot. Register at www.llcc.edu/pdi-schedule.

Build practical Adobe skills this fall with two beginner-friendly workshops.Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator for BeginnersL...
08/27/2026

Build practical Adobe skills this fall with two beginner-friendly workshops.

Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator for Beginners
Learn to edit images, work with layers, use basic drawing tools and create original graphics.
📅 Oct. 5 & 7 | 3–5 p.m.

Unleashing the Power of Adobe Acrobat
Go beyond simply opening PDFs. Learn to create, edit, combine, organize and secure documents; add comments; build fillable forms; and collaborate more efficiently.
📅 Oct. 19 & 21 | 3–5 p.m.

Take one workshop, or pair them, to strengthen how you create and manage digital content at work.

Each workshop is $85. Register by Sept. 1 and use code EARLYBIRD to save 50%.

08/27/2026

Change Management should not begin after the decision has already been made.

Join David Ziebler, experienced coach, consultant, trainer, and organization development professional, for Change by Design: Putting Change Management at the Decision Table on October 29th from 8:30 am - noon.

In this highly interactive workshop, you'll work through a real organizational or team change using a practical, step-by-step process. You'll explore how to anticipate resistance, engage people earlier, build support, and improve the likelihood that change will take hold.

Fee: $149.
Register by September 1 and save 50% with promo code Earlybird.

Register today at www.llcc.edu/pdi-schedule

What could change if you became more proactive, focused, and intentional in the way you lead and work?Join Beverly Neisl...
08/27/2026

What could change if you became more proactive, focused, and intentional in the way you lead and work?

Join Beverly Neisler, President and CEO/Founder of Leadership411, LLC, for a half-day PDI workshop on The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People®.

Participants will learn about proven principles for strengthening personal and professional effectiveness while building a more intentional approach to leadership, priorities, communication, and collaboration.

📅 Tuesday, October 6 | 8:30 a.m. - noon
📍 PDI, 130 W Mason, Springfield, IL
💲 Regularly $149

Register by September 1 and receive 50% off with promo code EARLYBIRD.

Secure your spot and register today: www.llcc.edu/pdi-schedule

Registration is now open for the inaugural Illinois Health Educators Conference: Pathways to Practice—Building a Health ...
08/26/2026

Registration is now open for the inaugural Illinois Health Educators Conference: Pathways to Practice—Building a Health Educator Network!

Designed for secondary and postsecondary health care educators, this new conference will bring educators together to exchange ideas, strengthen their teaching practices, and gain practical tools for preparing the next generation of health care professionals.

The conference features keynote speaker Michele Deck, an internationally recognized educator, author, and expert in adult learning and interactive teaching methods. Attendees can also choose from a variety of breakout sessions, with CPDUs and CEUs available for select professions.

📅 Friday, November 6
⏰ 8:15 a.m.–4 p.m.
📍 Northfield Inn, Suites and Conference Center, Springfield
💲 Registration: $169

Explore the agenda, view breakout sessions, and register today: https://tinyurl.com/hr67sbsd

⏰ The Earlybird is about to fly away!Register by September 1 to receive 50% off eligible fall PDI courses. Explore a wid...
08/26/2026

⏰ The Earlybird is about to fly away!

Register by September 1 to receive 50% off eligible fall PDI courses. Explore a wide range of options from interactive, in-person workshops to flexible, self-directed online courses. Find the opportunity that fits your goals and schedule.

Don’t wait until the deal has flown the coop! View the full schedule and register at www.llcc.edu/pdi-schedule.

Have a business idea but aren’t sure how to turn it into a successful operation?Entrepreneurship Foundations: From Idea ...
08/24/2026

Have a business idea but aren’t sure how to turn it into a successful operation?

Entrepreneurship Foundations: From Idea to Operations begins August 31. This self-directed online course gives aspiring entrepreneurs and new business owners the practical knowledge needed to start or strengthen a business.

Work at your own pace as you explore the full entrepreneurial journey, including:

💡 Evaluating and refining a business idea
📋 Business planning
💰 Financial fundamentals
📣 Marketing and sales
⚙️ Operations and resource management
⚖️ Legal and risk considerations

An optional certification pathway is also available for learners interested in pursuing the nationally recognized Entrepreneurship and Small Enterprise Skills (ESESS) Certification.

Register now and take advantage of the early-bird discount for 50% off.

🔗www.llcc.edu/pdi-schedule

08/18/2026

Join us for AI at Work: Practical Tools for Productivity, a 3-hour, hands-on workshop designed for non-technical professionals who want to use AI with greater confidence.

You’ll learn how to:
✅ Save time on writing, research, meeting follow-up, data review and content creation
✅ Write prompts that produce more useful results
✅ Check AI-generated information for errors and bias
✅ Protect private or sensitive information
✅ Recognize when AI can help and when human judgment needs to take the lead

📍Choose the location that works for you:
• August 26 — Lincoln Land Community College-Litchfield
• August 28 — LLCC-Springfield
• September 1 — Lincoln Land Community College-Taylorville
• September 3 — LLCC-Jacksonville

💰 Register by September 1 and receive 50% off with the "Earlybird" discount code.

🔗 Register here: www.llcc.edu/pdi-schedule

📊 Build Your Excel Skills This Fall!Looking to become more confident and efficient with Microsoft Excel? Our Microsoft E...
08/14/2026

📊 Build Your Excel Skills This Fall!

Looking to become more confident and efficient with Microsoft Excel? Our Microsoft Excel 365 training classes are coming to several locations this fall, with options for beginners through more experienced users.

💻 Excel 365 – Level 1
📅 September 8 - Springfield
📅 September 9 - Jacksonville
📅 September 15 - Litchfield

📈 Excel 365 - Level 2
📅 October 6 - Springfield
📅 October 7 - Jacksonville
📅 October 27 - Litchfield

🚀 Excel 365 – Level 3
📅 November 9 - Springfield

⏰ All classes are held from 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Whether you’re learning the basics, building on what you already know, or ready for more advanced Excel skills, there’s a class for you.

👉 Register today https://www.enrole.com/llcc/jsp/index.jsp?categoryId=EF78FFB0

08/10/2026

Join us for AI at Work: Practical Tools for Productivity, a hands-on workshop designed for non-technical professionals who want to use AI more confidently and effectively. You’ll learn how to:

• Identify workplace tasks where AI can save time
• Use common AI tools for writing, research, meetings, data review and content creation
• Check AI-generated information for errors and bias
• Protect private or sensitive information
• Decide when AI can help and when human judgment needs to take the lead

📅 August 28, 2026
⏰ 1:00–4:00 p.m.

🐦 Early Bird Special: Use discount code EARLYBIRD when registering to receive 50% off the workshop fee.

Address

130 W Mason Street
Springfield, IL
62702

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12175246749

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