Skip to Main Site Navigation Skip to Top Navigation Skip to Search Skip to Quick Links Skip to Content Skip to Footer Skip To Left Navigation

Learn a Trade or Get Occupational Training

Whether you’re just starting out, changing careers or looking to grow in your current job, our career technical degrees, certificates and occupational training can help you achieve your goals. If you want to earn college credit while you learn a trade, or you want a non-credit fast track to specific job skills, the following opportunities will move you along your career path.

people wearing a variety of career uniforms or outfits

Start Your Career

Jump start your career in a technical program at CSI by earning a degree or technical certificate in one of our many applied technology programs. The classroom and lab experiences are hands-on and will prepare you for high-skill and in-demand careers. Many of these degrees and technical certificates allow you to gain industry and workplace experience while completing the program so you are job-ready upon completion.

woman in a business suit

Advance Your Career

Imagine what a promotion in your career would do for you. Regardless of your position, title, or industry, Workforce Development offers numerous non-credited opportunities from basic occupational training to technical apprenticeships. Remain competitive and achieve what you want quickly with quality results that will keep you competitive in the job market.

Instructor training employees

Train Your Employees

We offer learning solutions to address your company’s needs and develop result-driven solutions. Our partnership with you begins with thoughtful and engaged listening to understand your pain points. Together, we develop an experience that meets your unique business outcomes through knowledgeable instructors that have years of industry experience.

Person presenting a business idea

Launch a New Business

Do you have an idea for a new product or service? Want to start a business or improve your business practices? Idaho Small Business Development Center (ISBDC) offers one-on-one business consulting, workshops, classes, and conferences to help your business grow from planning to success.

People reviewing a resume

Land a Job

Want help with your resume or interviewing skills? Want help finding a good job that fits you? The Career Center prepares students to successfully enter the workforce by providing practical training for job searching, facilitating employment placement, internships, and part-time and work study employment.

Or were you looking for something else?

I want a college degree

If you want to earn a two-year degree, transfer credits to a four-year school, or complete a technical certificate, then our academic credit programs are for you! With over 120 different program options, you have the world to choose from. If you're still not sure which major to choose, ask you advisor — we're here to help!

Earn College Credit

I want to take classes just for fun

CSI offers all community members the opportunity to learn new skills and make new connections. We proudly offer close to 300 Adult Enrichment courses/activities on an annual basis, including educational field trips for adults. You may not need to apply to CSI for many of these classes — just find a class you're interested in, sign up, pay the fee, and you're in!

Learn Something New

Questions?

We're here to help.

Talk to someone who can help you find the training you need.

(208) 732-6221

Looking for a degree?

For traditional college classes that earn college credit toward a degree, check out CSI's Academic Programs or search for a specific class.

Busy Schedule?

You can take classes online, at night, or at one of our Off-Campus Centers.

Let us help you work around your family and work obligations with many different scheduling options.

Find hybrid or online classes

Find evening or weekend classes

Contact Enrollment Services

Classes Just for Fun

If you want to learn a specific skill just for fun, check out all of the personal enrichment classes available at CSI!

Explore Classes for Fun

Tour CSI

It's not just the academics, your college community matters too. Join us to find out what it's like to be a Golden Eagle! Individual and group tours are available. 

Schedule a Tour

Credit vs Noncredit

Credit courses can count towards a degree or certificate. Noncredit courses are available for job training, professional development, and personal enrichment.

Learn which is right for you!