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Discover Digital Photography
with UACCB Online Training
Discover Digital Photography is designed for the novice photographer with no previous experience with digital cameras.
This course will teach you all about digital cameras, from DSLRs to smart phone cameras and what different equipment is used for. You will learn about different display methods for your camera, including sizing, print options, online storage, and how social media factors into digital photography. If you have old slides, negatives, or prints, this course will also teach you how to scan those "old school" photo assets.
After completing the course, you will understand how the process of composing photos has changed with the evolving capabilities of digital photography.
Discover Sign Language
with UACCB Online Training
Discover the graceful and expressive language of sign language and learn to communicate with anyone, anywhere, just by using your hands! With this American Sign Language (ASL) course, you can unlock this rewarding ability and master communicating with Deaf people.
Throughout your online sign language training course, you will learn to fingerspell the alphabet, sign colors, numbers, objects, and family members. You will acquire a wide range of useful, everyday vocabulary that will enable you to engage in meaningful conversations with members of the Deaf community. Using video demonstrations, you will understand how to form correct signs and incorporate facial expressions to communicate beautifully in sign language.
Explore the history and usage of American Sign Language (ASL) and how to navigate the culture and social customs of the Deaf community. By the end of this sign language course, you will be confident and ready to participate in a conversation using the power of sign language.
Drawing for the Absolute Beginner
with UACCB Online Training
If you've always been interested in drawing but don't really know how to get started, then this is the course for you. Gain a solid foundation and understanding of the basics of drawing and become the artist you've always dreamed you could be!
You'll become intimately familiar with paper types, drawing styles, rendering techniques, and the basic principles of perspective, layout, design, lighting, volume, and space. If you have an interest in learning what it's like to draw or would love to increase your current knowledge in the field of art and illustrating, then this course aims to fulfill all of your needs.
Effective Business Writing
with UACCB Online Training
Do you have a nagging suspicion that a small improvement in your writing skills might also improve your career prospects? Don't let small gaps in your business writing skills prevent you from reaching your full potential!
It doesn't matter whether you're a clerical worker, an engineer, or an executive. If you communicate with others in writing, you need this course to help you identify and eliminate problem areas. By the end of this course, you'll know the secret to developing powerful written documents that immediately draw readers in and keep them motivated to continue until your very last, well-chosen word.
Empowering Students with Disabilities
with UACCB Online Training
Teaching students with disabilities is a rewarding challenge, and this course gives you the tools you will need to succeed. No matter what grade you teach—from preschool through high school—you will learn powerful strategies you can put to work immediately in your classroom. In addition, you will gain the knowledge you need to understand and cope with the most common disabilities you will encounter.
You will start by putting yourself in the shoes of students with special needs as you explore a wide variety of disabilities ranging from autism spectrum disorder to cerebral palsy. Simulations and real-life stories will give you a firsthand look at what it's like to be a learner with special needs, and you will see how common disabilities affect classroom behavior and learning.
Then comes the best part: solutions! In each lesson, you will find dozens of tips for fostering the reading, writing, and math skills of students with special needs. In addition, you will master techniques for helping these learners behave appropriately and make friends in your classroom. You will also get the inside story on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and transition plans, and you will learn the most effective ways to collaborate with parents and professionals.
By the end of this course, you will feel confident in your ability to help any student who comes through your door. You will also discover that while the challenges can be big when you're teaching students with disabilities, the victories are big as well.
Firefighter I and II
with Robert Beel
Your Fire Career Starts Here
Prepare for a career in the fire service through comprehensive Firefighter I (FFI) and Firefighter II (FFII) training that combines classroom instruction with hands-on, fire-ground experience. Students, ages 18 years or older, will develop essential skills in fire suppression, structural firefighting, hazardous materials, wildland firefighting, traffic incident management, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) use, and other critical emergency response operations. The program includes practical skills training, live-fire exercises, job performance requirements, and written examinations aligned with Arkansas Fire Training Academy (AFTA) standards and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1010. Successful completion of the required coursework and examinations may lead to AFTA, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), and Pro Board certification in Firefighter I and II. The complete FFI & FFII pathway requires a minimum of 360 hours of training and is designed to prepare students to perform safely, confidently, and effectively as professional firefighters. This program is a partnership between the participating fire departments of Independence County and the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville (UACCB).
Tuition
The Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship will cover 100% of the tuition for eligible students.
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements
- Must be an Arkansas resident for at least 6 months.
- Must be a high school graduate or have received a high school equivalency (GED).
Get Started
To register for this program and secure tuition coverage through the Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship, follow these steps:
- Apply to the program by clicking "Add to Wait List" at the link above.
- Get a signed Student Sponsorship Letter from your Fire Chief. This process includes completing a physical exam through your fire department.
- Provide a copy of your high school diploma, transcript, or GED to workforce@uaccb.edu.
- Call 870-612-2082 or email workforce@uaccb.edu to schedule an appointment to complete your Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship application.
Class Schedule and Location
- Dates: October 6, 2026 – April 15, 2027
- Days & Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Saturday Skills Review: November 21, 2026; January 23, 2027 and February 20, 2027
- Course Hours: 360
- Location: White River Firefighter Training Center at UACCB
Prerequisites & Clearances
Prerequisites and clearances required for enrollment must be completed before registering for the Firefighter Rookie School.
Required Before Enrolling in Firefighter Rookie School
- Students must be 18 years of age or older to start the program.
- Students must be CPR Certified to start the program.
- Physical & Administrative Clearance — Required clearance confirming the student meets the program’s physical and administrative requirements.
- Medical Clearance — A full physical evaluation clearing the student for rigorous physical training and hands-on practical activities.
- Student Sponsorship Letter — A signed letter from the student’s Fire Chief confirming the student’s sponsorship, clearance, and completion of required prerequisites.
Required Certifications
Must Be Completed Prior to Firefighter I Testing
The following certifications must be completed before the student is eligible for Firefighter I testing:
- TIMS — Traffic Incident Management Systems
- ICS-100 — Introduction to the Incident Command System
- ICS-200 — Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
- IS-700 — National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction
- IS-800 — National Response Framework, An Introduction
- Wildland Firefighting
Important: Students should carefully review these requirements and begin completing the required certifications early. The prerequisites & clearances listed above must be completed before registering. The required certifications must be completed prior to Firefighter I testing.
How to Submit
Once completed, submit your Student Sponsorship Letter using any of these methods:
- In-Person: Bring documents to the Welcome Center.
- Email: Send documents to workforce@uaccb.edu.
- Phone: Call 870-612-2082 to finalize your enrollment.
The deadline to register and have all requirements completed is 2 weeks prior to the course. Deadline is September 22, 2026.
Act fast — seats are limited!
A minimum of 6 students is required for the class to run. The maximum enrollment is 20 students.
Take the first step today
- Your career as a certified firefighter starts here!
- Call 870-612-2082
- Email workforce@uaccb.edu
- Visit the Welcome Center on UACCB's campus
Full Stack Software Developer
with UACCB Online Training
Learn all major elements of modern full-stack development and select the best path forward for your full stack career. This 100% online course features AI coding essentials and several hands-on projects that will teach you how to design and build a fully functioning website.
Fundamentals of Supervision and Management
with UACCB Online Training
If you have recently been promoted to a supervisory or management position or want to learn how to become a more effective manager, this course will help you master the basics of business by learning the language of management.
You will learn how to make a successful transition from employee to manager and you will learn how to manage your time so that you can deal with the constant demands of a managerial job.
You will learn the skills required to delegate responsibility and motivate your employees. A large part of a manager's job involves getting things done through other people, and this course will help you understand how to influence and direct other people's performance.
Finally, you will learn how to solve problems and resolve conflicts so you can accomplish your job more effectively.