Des Moines Area Community College.

Upcoming Classes

Principles of Lean Manufacturing
Basic introduction to lean manufacturing. Learn how to reduce non-value added activity in the workplace.

Ankeny Campus
Select from these dates: 
May 21 and June 18
Cost: $250.00

Contact Dennis Hayworth at 515-964-6346 or dahayworth@dmacc.edu  for more information about the above Lean Manufacturing classes.


Beginning Electricity
36 hour class

Meets Tuesday and Thursday evenings 6:30 - 9:30 in Building 17, Room 20
For more information contact: Ann Wolfinger @ 515-964-6838


8 hour National Electric Code Update
Contact or email for a schedule Ann Wolfinger @ 515-964-6838

30 hour General Industry Standard Class
Contact or email for a schedule Ann Wolfinger @ 515-964-6838

30 hour Construction Standards Class
Contact or email for a schedule Ann Wolfinger @ 515-964-6838


workplacelean™ PILLARS
An 8-hour simulation of office processes and information flow using structured change to identify and eliminate waste. The emphasis is on learning to use Lean tools and team work to solve problems and make improvements.

Ankeny Campus
$285/person

Contact Dennis Hayworth at 515-964-6346 or dahayworth@dmacc.edu  for more information about the above Lean classes.


Supervision Basics for Leaders: 
This one-day workshop offers the building blocks of success to supervisors and managers. Attendees will learn to:

  • Build an effective work team
  • Work with difficult and conflicting personalities
  • Communicate effectively and listen well
  • Motivate employees and recognize their accomplishments

Cost is $175 - lunch is included.
For more information, contact Dennis Hayworth at dahayworth@dmacc.edu or 515-964-6346.


Essential Interviewing Skills For Employers
Do you know how to interview for the behaviors, knowledge and motivations that are needed to be successful in specific jobs? In this workshop you will: understand the implications of poor hiring decisions, develop interview questions, learn how to avoid legal problems, develop interviewing techniques and conduct interviews that leave a positive impression.

Carroll Campus
Cost: $149/person

For date and time, contact Dennis Hayworth at dahayworth@dmacc.edu or 515-964-6346.


Six Sigma Black and Green Belt Training
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