COCC Center for Business

05/27/2026

Advance your project management career and prepare with confidence for the PMP® exam.

The 2-day Project Management Exam Prep course is designed for experienced project managers and focuses on the latest exam content, proven test-taking strategies and a comprehensive study guide.

PMP Exam Prep meets Friday, Aug. 7, and Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the COCC Bend campus. The cost is $529.

Registration and refund deadline: July 24, 2026, so materials can be ordered in advance.

Seats are limited. Register today and take the next step toward earning your PMP® credential. https://www.enrole.com/cocc/jsp/session.jsp?sessionId=SP26PMOPTIONS.1&courseId=PMOPTIONS&categoryId=10219

05/26/2026

Ready to take the next step in your tax career? Register for Licensed Tax Consultant Exam Prep Boot Camp. This course is for tax preparers studying for the Oregon LTC exam.

This interactive online course will help you review the consultant exam outline, work through sample study questions and identify areas to focus on before exam day.

• Required orientation: Thursday, July 9, 1-2:30 p.m.
• Class meets: Thursdays and Fridays, July 16, 17, 23, and 24
• Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a one-hour lunch break
• Format: Online
• Cost: $625
• Continuing education: Available for 28 hours of Oregon Tax Professional CE. Not approved for federal CE.

Candidates must have at least 1,100 hours of tax preparation experience in two of the past five years to meet Oregon Board of Tax Practitioners requirements.

Seats are limited. Register today and get prepared for your next professional milestone. https://www.enrole.com/cocc/jsp/session.jsp?sessionId=SP26LTCEXAMPREPBOOTCAMP.1&courseId=LTCEXAMPREPBOOTCAMP&categoryId=ROOT

05/25/2026

What makes COCC a First Choice College? 💙

It’s a place where students feel supported, connected and inspired to reach their goals. From hands-on learning to meaningful community connections, COCC is helping students build bright futures right here in Central Oregon.

“When I think of a first-choice college, first and foremost, it’s a place where you want to be.” — Greg Pereira, COCC President

Hear from students, faculty and staff about how COCC creates opportunities for success in the classroom, the workforce and beyond.

At Central Oregon Community College, being a First Choice College means creating opportunities—for students, for our communities and for the future of Centra...

05/20/2026

Ready to take the next step toward becoming a licensed Oregon contractor?

The Contractors CCB Test Prep course is a two-day, live class designed to help you prepare for the state-mandated test for Oregon construction contractor licensing. This 16-hour, state-approved course satisfies the educational requirement, and the required manual is included.

Friday and Saturday, June 5 and 6
8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
COCC Redmond Campus
$399

Register today: https://ow.ly/Nqlj50Z0iXJ

*This course is also offered online.

05/19/2026

Did you know? COCC's Center for Business offers dozens of self-paced online courses eligible for professional continuing education — including PDUs, SHRM credits, IACET CEU credits and more?

Online courses cover a wide range of in-demand professional development topics, including:

- Project Management
- Cybersecurity
- Writing, Communications and Workplace Effectiveness
- Technology and Computer Skills
- Finance and Business Fundamentals
- Marketing
- HR Management

Courses are self-paced with no set meeting times, so you can learn on your schedule without interrupting your work or personal commitments. The catalog is curated by COCC's Center for Business and held to the same standard of quality you expect from your local community college.

Browse the catalog to find what fits your goals — and simply register for any course that interests you. https://catalog.mindedge.com/cocc

05/18/2026

Have a great business idea but not sure how to get started?

“Starting Your Business in Central Oregon” is a two-hour class that covers the basics and helps you decide if running a business is right for you. Explore key questions around customers, funding, startup costs, legal requirements, and what it takes to launch.

Upcoming options include online and at the COCC Redmond Campus:
Wednesday, May 20, 6 to 8 p.m. — Online
Saturday, May 23, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Online
Wednesday, June 3, 6 to 8 p.m. — Online
Wednesday, June 17, 6 to 8 p.m. — Redmond
Saturday, June 27, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Online

Register today: https://www.enrole.com/cocc/jsp/course.jsp?categoryId=10205&courseId=BUSSTARTUP

This course is also offered in Spanish.

04/29/2026

Keep your business running like a well-oiled machine.

Join COCC’s Small Business Development Center for Smooth Operations: Managing Your Business Daily, a practical workshop designed to help business owners and entrepreneurs stay organized, prioritize tasks and streamline everyday operations.

You’ll explore simple strategies for time management, smart scheduling, team and task leadership, financial check-ins, customer loyalty, business growth and recordkeeping without the headache.

Saturday, May 16
10 a.m. to noon
$49

Build systems that work for you and help your business run more smoothly. Register today! https://ow.ly/uKL050YPoXV

04/28/2026

Ready to build stronger Excel skills? Join us for Excel Level I. This is a hands-on, in-person course to learn how to create, edit, format and save spreadsheets with confidence.

You’ll practice writing formulas, creating charts, managing multiple worksheets and customizing spreadsheets to fit your needs. By the end of class, you’ll be able to create well-designed spreadsheets using expressions, formulas and functions.

Computers are provided during class.

Fridays, May 8 and May 15
9 a.m. to noon
COCC Redmond Campus
💲 $139
Prerequisite: Basic Windows experience

Register today and save your seat! https://www.enrole.com/cocc/jsp/session.jsp?sessionId=SP26EXCELI.1&courseId=EXCEL16LI&categoryId=10219

04/16/2026

Get a little knotty with us in Macramé: Let’s Get a Little Bit Knotty!

Discover the fun of macramé in this beginner-friendly class with crafter Melanie Bills. You will learn essential knots and design techniques, then complete a small project together, such as a keychain or bracelet. The skills you practice can be used in future projects like earrings, charms and more.

Saturday, May 2
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

No experience necessary, and all supplies are provided. Register now and make something beautiful by hand.https://ow.ly/M0ZM50YHjLY

04/09/2026

Do you work in health care, behavioral health, social services, or a community support role? Motivational Interviewing is a powerful communication approach used across these professions to help individuals make meaningful and lasting change.

If you're looking to advance your expertise, these courses provide practical tools to support behavior change in client-centered work.

• Motivational Interviewing: Deepening Your Skills – For professionals with prior MI training who want to continue strengthening their practice and effectiveness.

• Motivational Interviewing: Advanced Practices – A hands-on course for professionals who regularly use MI and want to refine their skills through guided activities and conversations.

Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/xv6f50YqwCe or call 541-383-7575