Vocational Institute of Michigan

VIM Offers Continuous Education Training

Your career doesn’t stand still — and neither should your skills. VIM’s continuous education training helps working professionals stay current, prepare for certification, and keep moving forward.

Learning That Keeps Pace with Your Career

Equipment changes. Codes and standards are updated. Best practices evolve. Professionals who keep learning stay safer, more effective, and more valuable to their employers.

VIM’s continuous education courses are built for people who are already working — focused, practical training you can complete on your schedule and put to use right away.

Two Ways to Keep Growing

Choose the training that fits your goals.

Certification Exam Prep

Prepare to Pass with Confidence

Focused review courses that help you prepare for industry certification and licensing exams.

  • Structured review of exam-tested topics
  • Practice questions with explanations
  • Self-paced study in the VIM Learning Center
  • Identify strengths and areas to review
Professional Development

Sharpen Your Skills

Short, targeted courses that build specific skills and keep you up to date with current practices.

  • Practical topics you can apply on the job
  • Refresh core knowledge and safety practices
  • Build skills for advancement or new duties
  • Ideal for individuals and employer teams

Why Continue Your Education with VIM?

Training designed around the realities of working professionals.

Learn on Your Schedule

Online courses through the VIM Learning Center let you study around work and family commitments.

Practical and Job-Ready

Real-world scenarios and focused content you can put to work the next time you’re on the job.

Safety Comes First

Every course reinforces safe work practices and professional responsibility.

Advance Your Career

New skills and credentials can open the door to promotions, new responsibilities, and higher-level roles.

Who Is Continuous Education For?

If you’re working in a skilled field and want to keep improving, these courses are for you.

Working ProfessionalsStay current and keep your skills sharp.
Certification CandidatesPrepare for an upcoming certification or licensing exam.
Career AdvancersBuild skills for a promotion or new role.
VIM GraduatesKeep learning after you complete your program.
Employers and TeamsDevelop your workforce with focused training.
Career ReturnersRefresh your knowledge before returning to the field.

Training for Employers

Investing in your team’s skills pays off in safer operations, fewer costly mistakes, and stronger employee retention.

VIM works with employers to provide professional development for their staff. Contact us to discuss enrolling a group or arranging training for your organization.

  • Group enrollment
  • Flexible online delivery
  • Course completion records
  • Invoicing for employer-paid training

Frequently Asked Questions

Do continuous education courses count toward a VIM diploma?

No. Certification exam prep and professional development courses are standalone offerings designed to build specific skills. They do not count toward a VIM diploma program.

Will these courses count toward my license renewal or CE requirements?

Requirements vary by license and licensing board. Please check with your licensing board before enrolling, and contact us if you have questions about a specific course.

Do I receive anything when I complete a course?

Learners receive a VIM certificate of completion.

Are courses available online?

Yes. Many continuous education courses are offered online through the VIM Learning Center so you can learn at your own pace.

Never Stop Learning

Keep your skills current and your career moving forward. Explore our continuous education courses or talk with our team about your goals.

Email [vim@vimtraining.org]