FlexFORWARD is a program intended for working adults. The FlexFORWARD program allows students to move through their coursework at a pace that fits within their busy schedules. These courses are set up using Competency Based Education (CBE). FlexFORWARD’s delivery format operates with the college’s existing semester/term structure. 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.
FlexFORWARD students may only register for courses in the FlexFORWARD program; they may not simultaneously take courses from Kirkwood’s other delivery formats. Additionally, FlexFORWARD students can be active in two FlexFORWARD courses at a time. Each of the courses in the FlexFORWARD program will have a recommended weekly schedule to pace students to assure completion within the block. Students must meet or exceed proficiency in all competencies to earn credit for the course.
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.
Entrepreneurship
Our FlexFORWARD Entrepreneurship Certificate can be completed completely online. Qualified students should be 21 years old with at least 3 years work experience.
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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.
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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.
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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 |