FlexFORWARD
The FlexFORWARD program allows students to move through their coursework within a term at a pace that fits within their busy schedules. Courses are delivered in seven-week (fall/spring) and six-week (summer) blocks that fall within Kirkwood’s current 16-week fall, 16-week spring and 12-week summer semesters. Depending on the program, courses may be offered in-person or online.
FlexFORWARD students may only register for courses in the FlexFORWARD program; they may not simultaneously take courses from Kirkwood’s other delivery formats. Each of the courses in the FlexFORWARD program has a recommended weekly schedule to assure completion within the term. Students must meet or exceed proficiency in all competencies to earn credit for the course.
Degree Programs
Our FlexFORWARD Business Administration: Management program can be completed completely online. Qualified students should be 21 years old with at least 3 years work experience.
Our FlexFORWARD Cybersecurity and Compliance program can be completed completely online.
Certificates
Entrepreneurship
Our FlexFORWARD Entrepreneurship Certificate can be completed completely online. Qualified students should be 21 years old with at least 3 years work experience.
Course Planner
Section Name
| MGT-300 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship |
| MGT-130 | Principles of Supervision |
| MKT-110 | Principles of Marketing |
| MKT-130 | Social Media for Business |
| MGT-305 | Business Plans for Entrepreneurs |
| MGT-170 | Human Resource Management |
| MKT-135 | Content Marketing |
Human Resources
Our FlexFORWARD Human Resources Certificate can be completed completely online. Qualified students should be 21 years old with at least 3 years work experience.
Course Planner
Section Name
| CSC-116 | Information Computing |
| MGT-101 | Principles of Management |
| MGT-170 | Human Resource Management |
| MGT-171 | Human Resource Strategies – Talent Management and Employee Relations |
| MGT-179 | Human Resources Strategies – Total Rewards, Safety and Labor |
Project Management
Our FlexFORWARD Project Management Certificate can be completed completely online. Qualified students should be 21 years old with at least 3 years work experience.
Course Planner
Section Name
| MGT-121 | Project Management Basics |
| MGT-130 | Principles of Supervision |
| MGT-124 | Project Management Tools |
| MGT-155 | Integrated Project Management |
| MGT-161 | Agile Project Management with Scrum |
Apply
Once you’ve decided to join us at Kirkwood, complete your FREE application online.
Transcripts
If you're transferring to Kirkwood from another school, or if you've attended college at all in the past, contact your former school's registrar office and ask them to send your official college transcript to us at:
Kirkwood Community College
Enrollment Services
6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
FAFSA
If you’re planning to use federal financial aid to pay for college, submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) after October 1. Kirkwood’s school code is: 004076.
Scholarships
Kirkwood awards over $3 million to students every year! Apply now to be considered for awards specifically for adult students.
An Academic Coach is someone who is there to support your overall success as a student. We are available to work with you one-on-one so you can feel more prepared and confident with reaching your goals.
The ways an Academic Coach can help include:
- Building on academic skills such as time management, study tips, exam prep, note-taking methods, and strategies to improve your motivation
- Teaching you how to navigate your courses in talon
- Helping understand college policies and expectations
- Working on goal setting and accountability
- Providing information and connection to any resources or needed support services
- Listening to any concerns that you may have, then proactively helping to problem solve and find solutions
- Meeting on a regular basis for progress check-ins and ongoing support throughout the semester as needed
Reach out to an Academic Coach to begin your path to academic success.
| Katie Strand | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Title: | Academic Coach | |||||
| Phone: | 319-398-5549 | |||||
| Email: | katie.strand@kirkwood.edu | |||||