Skillup Mississippi Valley

We are thrilled to introduce an innovative e-learning platform accessible to all residents across our eight-county workforce area at no cost to the user.

Our initiative is dedicated to providing equal learning opportunities for everyone, whether you're looking to enhance your current skill set or embark on a new career path. With a diverse range of courses and resources at your fingertips, Skillup Mississippi Valley empowers you to reach your full potential, equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in today's dynamic job market.

Create a free account and take the first step towards a brighter future!

No cost online courses including IT certifications, manufacturing skills, skilled trades, Microsoft Office, essential skills, digital literacy, and more!

With access to over 7,000 courses, including 1,000 in Spanish and Chinese, Skillup Mississippi Valley equips individuals for high-demand careers in industries like manufacturing, IT, construction, transportation, and more!

For jobseekers, the platform offers:

  • Access to industry-specific training at no cost to the user.

  • Career Pathway tools tailored to your skills and interests.

  • Job readiness resources like time management, teamwork, and more!

For businesses, Skillup Mississippi Valley provides:

  • Tools for employee upskilling.

  • Collaborative opportunities to create custom training solutions.

  • The ability to create groups and assign courses tailored to workforce needs. Contact us to get started!

Testimonials

  • Dana Schultz, Superior Tube Products

    SkillUp Mississippi Valley has been an invaluable resource for expanding my skills and advancing my career.

    With a wide range of courses from basic manufacturing to leadership development, it's a user-friendly platform that makes learning accessible and practical for both individuals and employers in the Quad Cities area.

  • Dan Ingram, Sterilite

    Skillup Mississippi Valley is an amazing resource. There are so many options to learn a new skill.

    I cannot believe how easy the platform is to use. I have taken at least 6-8 courses and really like it.

  • IowaWORKS Staff Member

    I have not used the training site recently, but when I do use it, I prefer to read and find the printed version of the trainings helpful for different learning styles.

    The site is easy to navigate and offers quality training that I would recommend to employers interested in investing in their workforce and individuals seeking to learn or develop new skills.

  • Brandon Rumler, Skyline Center Inc.

    For nonprofits, budgets are always tight with as many of the funds generated as possible being directed to the core mission of the nonprofit. This leaves little extra money to provide support and benefits to employees. The Skillup program has provided an extremely valuable resource to our agency by providing an opportunity for our employees to not only better themselves through education but also strengthen our agency with the new skills that they have learned.

    The best part for us is that there is absolutely no cost to the agency which allows us to grow internally without impacting the funds that are directed towards the much-needed services that we provide.

    Another bonus is that the program is extremely easy to use as an administrator and a user. I can easily select and distribute programs to my employees, track their progress, and customize their plan by choosing from thousands of programs that suit their needs.

    We have several employees utilizing the various programs and the feedback that I have received has been overwhelmingly positive. Great work Mississippi Valley Workforce Development Board!

  • Amy Jones-Pepper, Economy Coating Systems

    I have been using Skillup Mississippi Valley for a bit and love that I can get free crash courses on things I need a refresher on and so much more. It has been a useful tool for me, and I am still hoping to get the whole shop aboard at some point!

  • IowaWORKS Dislocated Worker Program Participant

    I have been learning Excel on the Skillup Mississippi Valley website that you guys provided. It is really easy to follow, and it starts at the very basics. I am learning a lot!

    So far I have completed: Scheduling with Appointments, Events and Tasks in Outlook, Excel 2019 for Windows, Getting Started and Excel 2019 for Windows, Creating and Saving Workbooks. I will be starting the next Excel videos tomorrow.

    There is a large assortment to choose from including videos on working on yourself. The excel learnings that I have taken so far are so easy to follow. There is even a script that you can print out to go along with the video (although there is a lot of extra wording showing how they are following in the video).

    The biggest downside to this website is once I pick the learnings (I picked a lot) they all lumped together on multiple pages and I have to sort through to find them. I wish they could lump them by category and you could click on that category to expand. That is just a preference.

    For now, this is the easiest learning that I have found to help improve my skills.

Try it for yourself!
  • Business Writing Course - Grammar, Parts of Speech, Editing and Proofreading, Knowing your audience, and more!

    Business Writing

  • Refresh your drivers' skills at no cost! Courses include defensive driving, distracted driving, hazardous weather, urban driving, cargo securement, and more!

    Commercial Driving

  • Job readiness courses include being an effective team member, communicating effectively with customers, active listening, workplace conflict, and more!

    Essential Skills for Job Readiness

  • Courses include interacting with customers, facing confrontation, retail safety, administrative support, and more!

    Customer Service

  • Courses include installing and setting up the app, managing accounts, vendors, and inventory, setting up invoicing, bills, and payment, and more!

    Quickbooks

  • Course Spotlight! This course dives into the art of listening, debunks common myths, and teaches practical skills to sharpen your focus.

    Be a Better Listener