Online Parenting Classes for Iowa
Our Positive Parenting Course 101 provides access to the Mandatory Parenting Course, which may be a court-ordered parenting class required in the state of Iowa for parents that are seeking a divorce according to Iowa Code § 598.15. Our online parenting class has been approved and the certificate is recognized by all Iowa courts that allow distance learning. Parenting classes provide meaningful content intended to assist with the transition to single parenting. Our goal is to help develop parenting skills and encourage positive parenting throughout the difficult process of divorce.
What are Parent Education Classes in Iowa?
Parent Education Classes in Iowa refer to parenting classes that are primarily court-ordered or recommended in family law situations, particularly divorce cases. Here's what they involve.
Legal Requirement
According to Iowa Code § 598.15, parent education classes may be court-ordered for parents seeking divorce or child custody determinations in Iowa.
Purpose and Content
These classes are designed to help parents understand how divorce and separation affect children and to teach effective co-parenting strategies. They're often called "Children in the Middle" classes and focus on helping parents navigate divorce while minimizing negative impacts on their children.
How the Positive Parenting Institute’s Iowa Online Parenting Class Really Works
First, you must register for the parenting course. (Register Here) Once you have registered, you will receive immediate access to our exclusive Member's Only Area. Positive Parenting Institute’s online parenting class is completely self-paced and is available 24/7 from any web browser in Iowa.
The average course time is four hours. You can log out at any time and then return to complete the course at your leisure. Positive Parenting Institute's Nationally Recognized “Certificate of Completion” is issued and is automatically available once you have completed the online parenting class. You will receive your certificate via the web, which you can print from your own computer. We have NEVER had a self-printed certificate refused by any court officer. EVER! We are a legitimate, nationally recognized professional training organization.
Step 1: Sign Up Online
Choose your course and create an account in just a few minutes. All you need is an internet connection—no appointments or waiting rooms.
Step 2: Take the Course at Your Own Pace
Log in anytime, from any device. Go through the lessons when it works for your schedule—day or night, all at once or a little at a time.
Step 3: Pass the Final Quiz
After finishing the course, you’ll take a short quiz to show what you’ve learned. Don’t worry—if you need to, you can try again.
Step 4: Get Your Certificate
Once you pass, your official certificate will be ready to download and print instantly. You can submit it to the court or your attorney as needed.
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- Co-parenting Course / Co-parenting Class
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- Instant downloadable/printable digital certificate available free upon completion
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"Helped me get a better understanding of how to deal with issues from looking at both sides of the issues. Gave good key points on how to effectivly interact with your kids as they get older"
"I wish I would've taken this prior to or during the course of the divorce not only would it have helped me better prepare myself but also my children with them being so young, and setting boundaries with their father in the very beginning."
"This course has helped me understand how to better parent my children through the divorce."
Our Positive Parenting Classes Online and Co-Parenting Courses in Iowa
Our Positive Parenting and Co-Parenting classes are designed to meet all Iowa court and legal requirements while also helping parents build stronger, more respectful relationships with their children. Whether you’re completing a court order or seeking personal growth, this course provides practical tools to improve communication, reduce conflict, and strengthen your parenting approach.
Developed by best-selling author James A. Baker, founder of BakerCommunications.com, the Baker Training Institute’s online program combines educational insight with real-world parenting strategies. Our proven Positive Parenting method focuses on emotional connection, consistency, and cooperation, ensuring that your learning experience is not only court-appropriate but truly meaningful for your family life.
Parenting Classes Designed for Busy Iowa Families
We understand that balancing parenting, work, and daily life can make it hard to attend an in-person class. That’s why the Baker Training Institute’s Positive Parenting course is available 100% online, so Iowa parents can learn valuable parenting and co-parenting skills on their own time, from the comfort of home.
Our course offers the same high-quality guidance as a traditional classroom program, without the scheduling stress. Whether you're completing a court order, navigating divorce or separation, going through mediation, or simply wanting to grow as a parent, our flexible and accessible class is a trusted choice for families across Iowa.
Iowa Parenting Class Outline
The Baker Training Institute offers one of the most trusted and comprehensive online parenting and co-parenting classes available in Iowa. Whether you’ve been ordered by the court to take a parenting class or simply want to improve your parenting approach, our Positive Parenting course is available 24/7, so you can log in anytime, from anywhere in the state.
Ideal for single parents, married couples, blended families, or those going through divorce or custody cases, this fully online course saves you both time and money. Upon completion, you'll instantly receive a court-accepted Certificate of Completion, recognized in family courts across Iowa. Parents in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Sioux City, and counties throughout the state trust our flexible, accessible program to meet requirements and support their family's well-being.
Course Breakdown
- Lesson 1 Responsible Parenting
- Lesson 2 Four General Styles of Parenting
- Lesson 3 Becoming the Parent You Want To Be
- Lesson 4 Parenting Pre-School
- Lesson 5 Parenting Elementary School Children
- Lesson 6 Parenting Teens
- Lesson 7 Resolving Conflicts with Children
- Lesson 8 Before You Tell Your Children
- Lesson 9 Telling Your Children
- Lesson 10 Parenting in Divorce
- Lesson 11 Dealing With Your Child’s
- Lesson 12 Financial Responsibilities of Parenting
- Lesson 13 Family Violence
Iowa: Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, and Monticello
Des Moines
Des Moines is renowned for the world-class Living History Farms and, in summer, the Iowa State Fair, America's classic state fair and Iowa's largest tourism event. For family activities, go to the beautifully landscaped zoological park, Blank Park Zoo, or visit the Iowa Historical Building and learn about the history of Iowa.
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Cedar Rapids
In the early 1980s, recognizing that a sound strategy for economic growth would be a catalyst for development in the area, business leaders and the Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce launched a full scale economic development program focused on creating economic expansion and diversity.
http://www.cedarrapids.org/
Monticello
Monticello is unique in that it has an innovative and energetic business and financial community, a low crime rate, and residents who keep our community beautiful. Our greatest treasure is our people. Coming from every economic level, they are well-read, articulate, down-to-earth and possess a strong work ethic.
http://www.macc-ia.us/
Parenting Classes in Iowa
Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Sioux City, Monticello and Davenport
