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Short certificate programs in Arizona

63 programs that take 12 weeks or less, in 27 fields, every one approved for WIOA funding in Arizona

Each field lists its programs shortest first, up to 10, with a link to the rest. Length is in weeks as the school reported it, and hours a week differ: a four-week course can be full time. 63 of the 225 Arizona programs that report a length take 12 weeks or less.

Arizona reports a length for only 225 of its 901 programs, so many short programs are missing here. Each field's page lists every program, with or without a length.

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Online certificate programs in Arizona

Short programs in Arizona, shortest first

IT training 9

All IT training programs in Arizona, with typical prices and results

  • ITIL Foundation

    Interface Technical Training, based in Phoenix, AZIT support and help deskOnline · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,495
    Program website, ITIL Foundation

  • CompTIA Network +

    Interface Technical Training, based in Phoenix, AZNetworking and system administrationOnline · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,145
    Program website, CompTIA Network +

  • CCNA Cisco Program

    Interface Technical Training, based in Phoenix, AZNetworking and system administrationOnline · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,520
    Program website, CCNA Cisco Program

  • CompTIA Network+

    Career Development Solutions Tucson, TucsonNetworking and system administrationHybrid · 2 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,468
    Program website, CompTIA Network+

  • Comptia Network+

    Career Development Solutions Tempe, TempeNetworking and system administrationHybrid · 2 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,468
    School website, Comptia Network+

  • Computer Support Specialist

    Tekskills Computer Learning Center, PhoenixIT support and help deskHybrid · 8 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $62,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,113
    Program website, Computer Support Specialist

  • Network Support Specialist

    Tekskills Computer Learning Center, PhoenixNetworking and system administrationHybrid · 8 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $85,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,500
    Program website, Network Support Specialist

  • Amazon Web Services Cloud Foundations

    Paradise Valley Community College, based in Phoenix, AZCloud computing (AWS and Azure) · Accredited schoolOnline · 8 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $438
    Program website, Amazon Web Services Cloud Foundations

  • Linux +

    Tekskills Computer Learning Center, PhoenixNetworking and system administrationHybrid · 8 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,400
    Program website, Linux +

Phlebotomy training 8

All phlebotomy programs in Arizona, with typical prices and results

  • Phlebotomy Technician

    Lifework Education, MesaPhlebotomy technicianIn person · 2 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,099
    Program website, Phlebotomy Technician

  • Phlebotomy Technician Program- Yuma

    Regional Center for Border Health Inc., SomertonPhlebotomy technician · Accredited schoolIn person · 2 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $37,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,575
    students trained with WIOA funding
    8
    Program website, Phlebotomy Technician Program- Yuma

  • Certified Phlebotomy Technician -CPT

    Regional Center for Border Health Inc., ParkerPhlebotomy technician · Accredited schoolIn person · 2 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,410
    Program website, Certified Phlebotomy Technician -CPT

  • Phlebotomy Technician

    Regional Center for Border Health Inc., Lake Havasu CityPhlebotomy technician · Accredited schoolIn person · 2 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,410
    Program website, Phlebotomy Technician

  • Phlebotomy

    Desert Dental and Health Academy, GoodyearPhlebotomy technicianIn person · 4 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,500
    Program website, Phlebotomy

  • Phlebotomy Technician Training (Fast-Track)

    Arizona Western College, YumaPhlebotomy technician · Accredited schoolIn person · 8 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $13,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,462
    Program website, Phlebotomy Technician Training (Fast-Track)

  • Phlebotomy

    Sumner College, MesaPhlebotomy technician · Accredited schoolIn person · 8 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $945
    Program website, Phlebotomy

  • Phlebotomy Technician

    Cochise College, Sierra VistaPhlebotomy technician · Accredited schoolHybrid · 9 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $909
    Program website, Phlebotomy Technician

CDL training 7

All CDL training programs in Arizona, with typical prices and results

  • 40 Hour Class A CDL Refresher Course

    Phoenix Truck Driving Institute, PhoenixRefresherIn person · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,495

  • 40-Hour CDL Class A Refresher Course

    160 Driving Academy, GlendaleRefresherIn person · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,500
    Program website, 40-Hour CDL Class A Refresher Course

  • Back in the Saddle Refresh

    Embark Truck Driving Schools, Golden ValleyRefresherIn person · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $795
    Program website, Back in the Saddle Refresh

  • CDL Refresher

    Embark Truck Driving Schools, Golden ValleyRefresherIn person · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,895
    Program website, CDL Refresher

  • CTT: CDL Basic Vehicle Operations-Coach/Transit Bus Certific

    Pima Community College, TucsonBus and passenger · Accredited schoolIn person · 3 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $42,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,426
    Program website, CTT: CDL Basic Vehicle Operations-Coach/Transit Bus Certific

  • Commercial Driver License (CDL) Program

    Cochise College, Sierra VistaClass A · Accredited schoolHybrid · 4 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $44,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,587
    students trained with WIOA funding
    10
    Program website, Commercial Driver License (CDL) Program

  • CTT: CDL training'Class A Vehicle Driver Certificate

    Pima Community College, TucsonClass A · Accredited schoolIn person · 11 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $55,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,402
    students trained with WIOA funding
    22
    Program website, CTT: CDL training'Class A Vehicle Driver Certificate

Cybersecurity training 5

All cybersecurity programs in Arizona, with typical prices and results

  • Cissp

    Interface Technical Training, based in Phoenix, AZSecurity certification exam prepOnline · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,794
    Program website, Cissp

  • CompTIA Security+ (Live)

    University of Arizona Continuing & Professional Education, TucsonSecurity certification exam prep · Accredited schoolHybrid · 1 week · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,495
    School website, CompTIA Security+ (Live)

  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

    University of Arizona Continuing & Professional Education, TucsonSecurity certification exam prep · Accredited schoolHybrid · 1 week · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,369
    Program website, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

  • Security Support Specialist

    Tekskills Computer Learning Center, PhoenixCybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybrid · 8 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,590
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4
    Program website, Security Support Specialist

  • Ethical Hacker

    Tekskills Computer Learning Center, PhoenixCybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybrid · 8 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,000
    Program website, Ethical Hacker

Home inspector training 4

All home inspector programs in Arizona, with typical prices and results

Project management certification 4

All project management programs in Arizona, with typical prices and results

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Prep (Live)

    University of Arizona Continuing & Professional Education, TucsonPMP exam prep · Accredited schoolHybrid · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,495
    School website, Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Prep (Live)

  • Project Management Professional - PMP

    Interface Technical Training, based in Phoenix, AZPMP exam prepOnline · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,770
    Program website, Project Management Professional - PMP

  • Six Sigma Lean Black Belt

    Career Development Solutions Tempe, TempeLean Six SigmaHybrid · 2 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,500
    Program website, Six Sigma Lean Black Belt

  • Six Sigma Lean Black Belt

    Career Development Solutions Tucson, TucsonLean Six SigmaHybrid · 2 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,500
    Program website, Six Sigma Lean Black Belt

Accounting and bookkeeping classes 2

All accounting and bookkeeping programs in Arizona, with typical prices and results

  • Intuit QuickBooks Certified User

    Arizona Western College, YumaQuickBooks and accounting software · Accredited schoolHybrid · 2 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,865
    students trained with WIOA funding
    7
    Program website, Intuit QuickBooks Certified User

  • Quickbooks Accounting

    Tekskills Computer Learning Center, PhoenixQuickBooks and accounting softwareHybrid · 8 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,385
    Program website, Quickbooks Accounting

EKG technician programs 2

All EKG technician programs in Arizona, with typical prices and results

  • EKG Technician

    Altrain Medical and Dental Assisting Academy LLC, GlendaleEKG technician courseHybrid · 2 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $950
    Program website, EKG Technician

  • EKG Technician

    Cochise College, Sierra VistaEKG technician course · Accredited schoolHybrid · 8 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $671
    Program website, EKG Technician

Electrician training 2

All electrician training programs in Arizona, with typical prices and results

  • Basic Electrical Certificate (Fast-Track)

    Arizona Western College, YumaElectrician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · 6 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $35,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,922
    Program website, Basic Electrical Certificate (Fast-Track)

  • Basic Electrical Certificate - Fast Track

    Arizona Western College - La Paz County, ParkerElectrician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · 6 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,916
    Program website, Basic Electrical Certificate - Fast Track

OSHA safety training 2

All OSHA and safety programs in Arizona, with typical prices and results

  • OSHA 30 Hour General Industry

    Mohave Community College, KingmanOSHA 10 or 30 card course · Accredited schoolIn person · 4 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $499
    School website, OSHA 30 Hour General Industry

  • OSHA 30 Hour General Industry Card

    Arizona Western College - La Paz County, ParkerOSHA 10 or 30 card course · Accredited schoolIn person · 4 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $475
    Program website, OSHA 30 Hour General Industry Card

Police academy 2

All police and corrections programs in Arizona, with typical prices and results

  • Detention Officer Training Academy

    Arizona Western College, YumaJail or detention officer course · Accredited schoolIn person · 8 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,269
    students trained with WIOA funding
    36
    Program website, Detention Officer Training Academy

  • Detention Officer Training Academy

    Arizona Western College - La Paz County, ParkerJail or detention officer course · Accredited schoolIn person · 8 weeks · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,257
    Program website, Detention Officer Training Academy

Administrative assistant training 1

All administrative assistant programs in Arizona, with typical prices and results

  • Office Specialist

    Tekskills Computer Learning Center, PhoenixAdministrative assistant or office certificateHybrid · 8 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $58,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,725
    Program website, Office Specialist

Aircraft mechanic school 1

All aircraft mechanic programs in Arizona, with typical prices and results

Business administration programs 1

All business programs in Arizona, with typical prices and results

  • Financial Services: Pre-licensure CCL

    Scottsdale Community College, based in Scottsdale, AZFinance and banking certificate · Accredited schoolOnline · 12 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $569
    Program website, Financial Services: Pre-licensure CCL

AutoCAD and drafting courses 1

All CAD and drafting programs in Arizona, with typical prices and results

  • SolidWorks Certification

    Arizona Western College, YumaSolidWorks, Revit and other CAD software course · Accredited schoolHybrid · 8 weeks · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $430
    Program website, SolidWorks Certification

CNA classes 1

All CNA programs in Arizona, with typical prices and results

  • Nursing Assistant ' Certificate (CERT.NURAS)

    Arizona Western College, YumaNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · 8 weeks · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    $12,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,757
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4
    Program website, Nursing Assistant ' Certificate (CERT.NURAS)

CNC machinist training 1

All CNC machinist programs in Arizona, with typical prices and results

  • Basic Machining

    Arizona Western College, YumaMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · 5 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $748
    Program website, Basic Machining

Coding and software development courses 1

All coding and software programs in Arizona, with typical prices and results

  • IT Automation with Python

    Arizona Western College, based in Yuma, AZProgramming language or developer tool course · Accredited schoolOnline · 8 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $924
    Program website, IT Automation with Python

Dental assistant programs 1

All dental assistant programs in Arizona, with typical prices and results

  • Orthodontic Dental Assistant

    Altrain Medical and Dental Assisting Academy LLC, GlendaleOrthodontic assistantIn person · 3 weeks · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,800
    Program website, Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Forklift certification 1

All forklift programs in Arizona, with typical prices and results

  • Forklift Standup Training - Online Course

    Workforce Training Academy USA, based in Tucson, AZForklift certification courseOnline · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $31,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $500
    students trained with WIOA funding
    7
    Program website, Forklift Standup Training - Online Course

Home health aide training 1

All home health aide programs in Arizona, with typical prices and results

  • Caregiver Bridge Program for CNAs /Direct Care Workers

    Academy On-Demand DBA Academy for Caregiving Excellence, TucsonBridge course for nursing assistantsHybrid · 4 weeks · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    $30,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,095
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4
    School website, Caregiver Bridge Program for CNAs /Direct Care Workers

HVAC training 1

All HVAC training programs in Arizona, with typical prices and results

Lineman school 1

All lineman programs in Arizona, with typical prices and results

  • Broadband Fiber Optics Technician Certificate

    Arizona Western College - La Paz County, ParkerCommunications lineworker or fiber optic course · Accredited schoolHybrid · 8 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $606
    Program website, Broadband Fiber Optics Technician Certificate

Manufacturing technician training 1

All manufacturing programs in Arizona, with typical prices and results

Medical billing and coding training 1

All medical billing and coding programs in Arizona, with typical prices and results

Mental health technician training 1

All mental health technician programs in Arizona, with typical prices and results

  • Peer Support Training

    Just 1 Life, MesaPeer support specialist courseHybrid · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $34,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,200
    students trained with WIOA funding
    9
    Program website, Peer Support Training

Web and graphic design courses 1

All web and graphic design programs in Arizona, with typical prices and results

  • UX (User Experience) Design

    Arizona Western College, based in Yuma, AZUX and UI design · Accredited schoolOnline · 8 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $924
    Program website, UX (User Experience) Design

Each program shows its own figures as the school reported them. Yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are counted. How these programs are chosen

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Which Arizona programs count as short

Approved by Arizona

Programs Arizona approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), from its eligible training provider list (ETPL).5 They come from the US Department of Labor's file for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025), covering programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Only the site's fields of training are counted.

What counts as short

A program counts as short when the school filed a length of 12 weeks or less. Programs with no length in the file are left off, and so are lengths our checks removed as unlikely (what "Left out" means is on the method page). How the site handles the data

Sources for the funding facts on this page

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  1. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  2. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  3. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  4. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  5. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List