Continuing & Professional Education

The following courses are offered through the Leadership Excellence for the Advancement of Professionals (LEAP) program. These are designed to improve skills for business professionals or for personal improvement. LEAP courses are offered at Richland's Fairview Park Plaza Extension Center.

The Motorcycle Rider Courses are offered on the Richland Community College Campus through a partnership Illinois State University.  Classes are to beginning motorcycle riders (Basic Course) in an effort to reduce the severity and frequency of motorcycle accidents. Motorcycle Safety Foundation curriculum is used. It is designed to help riders manage their risk and increase their skills through riding and classroom instruction.

This is a four hour Defensive Driving Course (DDC-4) approved by the National Safety Council provided at Richland Community College for residents of Macon and DeWitt counties. The course is offered on a monthly basis. In just a half day, DDC 4 offers practical strategies to reduce collision-related injuries, fatalities, and costs. It addresses the importance of attitude in preventing accidents, and reinforces the good driving skills students already have.

Midwest Paralegal Study Program, in partnership with Richland Community College, is offering a 12-month Paralegal certificate of completion. The five-class generalist and entry-level program gives a comprehensive overview of paralegal roles and responsibilities. Recommended for people with a minimum of a high school diploma/GED or for those in the legal profession seeking advancement or career change. If you elect to take individual classes instead of the complete 5 course program, you will not receive a program certificate of completion. For program details and question