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Short certificate programs in Colorado

185 programs that take 12 weeks or less, in 33 fields, every one approved for WIOA funding in Colorado

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. 185 of the 364 Colorado programs that report a length take 12 weeks or less.

Colorado reports a length for only 364 of its 1,138 programs, so many short programs are missing here. Each field's page lists every program, with or without a length.

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Short programs in Colorado, shortest first

IT training 31

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

  • AWS Cloud Solution Architect

    Aurora College, AuroraCloud computing (AWS and Azure)In person · 1 week · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $795
    Program website, AWS Cloud Solution Architect

  • AWS Cloud SysOps Administration Associate

    Aurora College, AuroraCloud computing (AWS and Azure)In person · 1 week · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $795
    Program website, AWS Cloud SysOps Administration Associate

  • IT Business Practices with ITIL Certification Program

    ONLC Training Centers, Wilmington, DEIT support and help deskHybrid · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,495
    School website, IT Business Practices with ITIL Certification Program

  • ITIL Foundations

    United Training Academy - CS, Colorado SpringsIT support and help deskHybrid · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,995

  • ITIL Foundations

    United Training Academy, AuroraIT support and help deskHybrid · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,995
    School website, ITIL Foundations

  • Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (ICND) Part 1

    United Training Academy, AuroraNetworking and system administrationHybrid · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,295
    School website, Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (ICND) Part 1

  • Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (ICND) Part 2

    United Training Academy, AuroraNetworking and system administrationHybrid · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,295
    School website, Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (ICND) Part 2

  • A+ Certification

    Pikes Peak State College Workforce Development, Colorado SpringsCompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prep · Accredited schoolIn person · 2 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $34,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $437
    School website, A+ Certification

  • IT Professional with CompTIA A+ Network+ and Security+ (Complete)

    ONLC Training Centers, Wilmington, DECompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prepHybrid · 3 weeks · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,000
    School website, IT Professional with CompTIA A+ Network+ and Security+ (Complete)

  • Foundations of IT Support Specialist Hybrid

    SnapIT Solutions, Overland ParkIT support and help deskHybrid · 3 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,400

See all 31 IT training programs of 12 weeks or less on the Colorado IT training page, with filters

Cybersecurity training 16

All cybersecurity programs in Colorado, with typical prices and results

  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional

    ACI Learning, CentennialSecurity certification exam prepHybrid · 1 week · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,495
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4
    Program website, Certified Information Systems Security Professional

  • Certified Network Defender 2

    ACI Learning, CentennialSecurity certification exam prepHybrid · 1 week · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,416
    Program website, Certified Network Defender 2

  • CISSP: Certified Information System Security Professional Course 1

    ONLC Training Centers, Wilmington, DESecurity certification exam prepHybrid · 1 week · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,500
    Program website, CISSP: Certified Information System Security Professional Course 1

  • CISSP: Certified Information System Security Professional Course 2

    ONLC Training Centers, Wilmington, DESecurity certification exam prepHybrid · 1 week · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,500
    Program website, CISSP: Certified Information System Security Professional Course 2

  • CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst Certification Training 1

    ONLC Training Centers, Wilmington, DESecurity certification exam prepHybrid · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,221
    Program website, CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst Certification Training 1

  • CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst Certification Training 2

    ONLC Training Centers, Wilmington, DESecurity certification exam prepHybrid · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,221
    Program website, CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst Certification Training 2

  • CompTIA Security+

    United Training Academy, AuroraSecurity certification exam prepHybrid · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,475
    School website, CompTIA Security+

  • Security Specialist with CompTIA Security+

    ONLC Training Centers, Wilmington, DESecurity certification exam prepHybrid · 2 weeks · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,500
    School website, Security Specialist with CompTIA Security+

  • Security IT Associate

    United Training Academy - CS, Colorado SpringsCybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybrid · 5 weeks · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    $55,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,047

  • Cybersecurity Analyst Registered Apprenticeship Program

    UCCS Colorado Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Program (C - CAP), Colorado SpringsCybersecurity apprenticeship · Accredited schoolHybrid · 5 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,000
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4
    Program website, Cybersecurity Analyst Registered Apprenticeship Program

See all 16 cybersecurity programs of 12 weeks or less on the Colorado cybersecurity training page, with filters

Web and graphic design courses 15

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

  • Adobe Photoshop Bootcamp

    Digital Workshop Center, Fort CollinsAdobe software course or certificationHybrid · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,915
    Program website, Adobe Photoshop Bootcamp

  • Adobe Illustrator Bootcamp

    Digital Workshop Center, Fort CollinsAdobe software course or certificationHybrid · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,915
    Program website, Adobe Illustrator Bootcamp

  • Adobe InDesign Bootcamp

    Digital Workshop Center, Fort CollinsAdobe software course or certificationHybrid · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,915
    Program website, Adobe InDesign Bootcamp

  • Advanced Graphic Design Certification - Online

    Digital Workshop Center, Fort CollinsGraphic design certificate or courseHybrid · 2 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $38,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,553
    Program website, Advanced Graphic Design Certification - Online

  • Adobe Captivate 9.0 Introduction

    ONLC Training Centers, Wilmington, DEAdobe software course or certificationHybrid · 3 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $668
    Program website, Adobe Captivate 9.0 Introduction

  • Fundamental Web Design and Development Certification - Online

    Digital Workshop Center, Fort CollinsWeb design certificate or courseHybrid · 3 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,021
    Program website, Fundamental Web Design and Development Certification - Online

  • Web Design with HTML and CSS

    Digital Workshop Center, Fort CollinsWeb design certificate or courseHybrid · 4 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $66,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,249
    Program website, Web Design with HTML and CSS

  • Digital Media 2

    Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood SpringsDigital media and multimedia · Accredited schoolHybrid · 12 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,240
    Program website, Digital Media 2

  • Digital Media 3

    Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood SpringsDigital media and multimedia · Accredited schoolHybrid · 12 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,240
    Program website, Digital Media 3

  • Digital Media 4

    Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood SpringsDigital media and multimedia · Accredited schoolHybrid · 12 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,240
    Program website, Digital Media 4

See all 15 web and graphic design programs of 12 weeks or less on the Colorado web and graphic design courses page, with filters

Early childhood education programs 13

All early childhood programs in Colorado, with typical prices and results

  • Early Childhood Education 10

    Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood SpringsEarly childhood education program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolHybrid · 2 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $44,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $610
    Program website, Early Childhood Education 10

  • Early Childhood Education 12

    Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood SpringsEarly childhood education program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolHybrid · 2 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $44,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $610
    Program website, Early Childhood Education 12

  • Early Childhood Education 13

    Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood SpringsEarly childhood education program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolHybrid · 2 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $44,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $610
    Program website, Early Childhood Education 13

  • Early Childhood Education 14

    Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood SpringsEarly childhood education program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolHybrid · 2 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $44,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $610
    Program website, Early Childhood Education 14

  • Child Development Associate

    Pikes Peak State College Workforce Development, Colorado SpringsCDA (Child Development Associate) course · Accredited schoolIn person · 3 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $22,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $300
    School website, Child Development Associate

  • Early Childhood Education 1

    Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood SpringsEarly childhood education program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolHybrid · 6 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $51,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,375
    Program website, Early Childhood Education 1

  • Early Childhood Education 2

    Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood SpringsEarly childhood education program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolHybrid · 6 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $51,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,375
    Program website, Early Childhood Education 2

  • Early Childhood Education 6

    Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood SpringsEarly childhood education program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolHybrid · 6 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $51,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,375
    Program website, Early Childhood Education 6

  • Early Childhood Education 3

    Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood SpringsEarly childhood education program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolHybrid · 6 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $930
    Program website, Early Childhood Education 3

  • Early Childhood Education 11

    Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood SpringsEarly childhood education program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolHybrid · 12 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $40,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,750
    Program website, Early Childhood Education 11

See all 13 early childhood programs of 12 weeks or less on the Colorado early childhood education programs page, with filters

Fire academy 12

All firefighter programs in Colorado, with typical prices and results

  • Fire Science Technology 1

    Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood SpringsFire science program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolHybrid · 3 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $865
    Program website, Fire Science Technology 1

  • Fire Science Technology 5

    Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood SpringsFire science program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolHybrid · 3 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $865
    Program website, Fire Science Technology 5

  • Firing Operations 1

    Colorado Firecamp, SalidaWildland firefighter courseIn person · 4 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $440
    School website, Firing Operations 1

  • Firing Operations 2

    Colorado Firecamp, SalidaWildland firefighter courseIn person · 4 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $440
    School website, Firing Operations 2

  • Firing Operations 3

    Colorado Firecamp, SalidaWildland firefighter courseIn person · 4 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $440
    School website, Firing Operations 3

  • Wildland Firefighter Type 1

    Colorado Firecamp, SalidaWildland firefighter courseIn person · 5 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $55,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $475
    Program website, Wildland Firefighter Type 1

  • Wildland Firefighter Type1

    Colorado Firecamp, SalidaWildland firefighter courseIn person · 5 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $475
    School website, Wildland Firefighter Type1

  • Wildland Firefighter Type 2

    Colorado Firecamp, SalidaWildland firefighter courseIn person · 6 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $63,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $525
    Program website, Wildland Firefighter Type 2

  • Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior

    Colorado Firecamp, SalidaWildland firefighter courseIn person · 6 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $29,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $550
    Program website, Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior

  • Fire Science Technology 2

    Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood SpringsFire science program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolHybrid · 6 weeks · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $765
    Program website, Fire Science Technology 2

See all 12 firefighter programs of 12 weeks or less on the Colorado fire academy training page, with filters

Data analytics courses 9

All data analytics programs in Colorado, with typical prices and results

Administrative assistant training 8

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

  • Blueprint Program

    Digital Workshop Center, Fort CollinsComputer basics and digital literacy courseHybrid · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,495
    School website, Blueprint Program

  • Microsoft Office PowerPoint Training (MOS) 1

    ONLC Training Centers, Wilmington, DEMicrosoft Office and Excel courseHybrid · 3 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $472
    Program website, Microsoft Office PowerPoint Training (MOS) 1

  • Microsoft Office PowerPoint Training (MOS) 2

    ONLC Training Centers, Wilmington, DEMicrosoft Office and Excel courseHybrid · 3 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $472
    Program website, Microsoft Office PowerPoint Training (MOS) 2

  • Mastering Microsoft Project 1

    ONLC Training Centers, Wilmington, DEMicrosoft Office and Excel courseHybrid · 4 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,495
    Program website, Mastering Microsoft Project 1

  • Mastering Microsoft Project 2

    ONLC Training Centers, Wilmington, DEMicrosoft Office and Excel courseHybrid · 4 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,495
    Program website, Mastering Microsoft Project 2

  • Microsoft Office Excel Specialist (MOS) 1

    ONLC Training Centers, Wilmington, DEMicrosoft Office and Excel courseHybrid · 6 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $944
    Program website, Microsoft Office Excel Specialist (MOS) 1

  • Microsoft Office Excel Specialist (MOS) 2

    ONLC Training Centers, Wilmington, DEMicrosoft Office and Excel courseHybrid · 6 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $944
    Program website, Microsoft Office Excel Specialist (MOS) 2

  • Microsoft Office 2016 Master Certification

    Aims Community College, GreeleyMicrosoft Office and Excel course · Accredited schoolHybrid · 6 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,495
    School website, Microsoft Office 2016 Master Certification

Hospitality management programs 7

All hospitality management programs in Colorado, with typical prices and results

  • Resort Management 4

    Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood SpringsHospitality program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolHybrid · 10 weeks · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,885
    Program website, Resort Management 4

  • Restaurant Management 2

    Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood SpringsHospitality program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolHybrid · 10 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,885
    Program website, Restaurant Management 2

  • Restaurant Management 4

    Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood SpringsHospitality program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolHybrid · 10 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,885
    Program website, Restaurant Management 4

  • Restaurant Management 3

    Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood SpringsHospitality program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolHybrid · 11 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,055
    Program website, Restaurant Management 3

  • Resort Management 1

    Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood SpringsHospitality program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolHybrid · 12 weeks · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    $67,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,225
    Program website, Resort Management 1

  • Resort Management 2

    Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood SpringsHospitality program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolHybrid · 12 weeks · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    $67,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,225
    Program website, Resort Management 2

  • Resort Management 6

    Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood SpringsHospitality program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolHybrid · 12 weeks · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    $67,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,225
    Program website, Resort Management 6

CDL training 6

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

Solar and wind technician training 6

All solar and wind programs in Colorado, with typical prices and results

Welding classes 6

All welding programs in Colorado, with typical prices and results

  • Welding

    Pikes Peak State College Workforce Development, Colorado SpringsGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · 2 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $28,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $150
    students trained with WIOA funding
    7
    School website, Welding

  • MIG/TIG Welding and Blueprint Reading

    Pikes Peak State College Workforce Development, Colorado SpringsSingle welding process · Accredited schoolIn person · 4 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $200
    School website, MIG/TIG Welding and Blueprint Reading

  • Welding: Structural Welding (Cert)

    Pueblo Community College, PuebloStructural welding · Accredited schoolIn person · 12 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $20,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,052
    Program website, Welding: Structural Welding (Cert)

  • Welding: Structural Welding Introduction (Cert)

    Pueblo Community College, PuebloStructural welding · Accredited schoolIn person · 12 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $29,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,154
    Program website, Welding: Structural Welding Introduction (Cert)

  • Welding: Structural Welding Intermediate (Cert) 1

    Pueblo Community College, PuebloStructural welding · Accredited schoolIn person · 12 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $26,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,154
    Program website, Welding: Structural Welding Intermediate (Cert) 1

  • Welding: Structural Welding Intermediate (Cert) 2

    Pueblo Community College, PuebloStructural welding · Accredited schoolIn person · 12 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $26,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,154
    Program website, Welding: Structural Welding Intermediate (Cert) 2

EMT classes 5

All EMT and paramedic programs in Colorado, with typical prices and results

  • Emergency Medical Technician

    UCH Memorial Hospital EMS, Colorado SpringsEMTIn person · 5 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,200

  • Ems Emt Basic & Emt Paramedic 10

    Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood SpringsParamedic · Accredited schoolHybrid · 6 weeks · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,320
    Program website, Ems Emt Basic & Emt Paramedic 10

  • Ems Emt Basic & Emt Paramedic 7

    Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood SpringsParamedic · Accredited schoolHybrid · 6 weeks · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,320
    Program website, Ems Emt Basic & Emt Paramedic 7

  • Ems Emt Basic & Emt Paramedic 8

    Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood SpringsParamedic · Accredited schoolHybrid · 6 weeks · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,320
    Program website, Ems Emt Basic & Emt Paramedic 8

  • Ems Emt Basic & Emt Paramedic 9

    Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood SpringsParamedic · Accredited schoolHybrid · 6 weeks · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,320
    Program website, Ems Emt Basic & Emt Paramedic 9

Project management certification 5

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

  • CAPM and PMP IT Project Manager

    ACI Learning, CentennialPMP exam prepHybrid · 1 week · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $82,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,295
    students trained with WIOA funding
    8
    Program website, CAPM and PMP IT Project Manager

  • Project Management Certificate - Online

    Digital Workshop Center, Fort CollinsProject management certificate or courseHybrid · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,005
    Program website, Project Management Certificate - Online

  • Project Management Professional

    United Training Academy - CS, Colorado SpringsPMP exam prepHybrid · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,995

  • Foundations of Project Management Professional Hybrid

    SnapIT Solutions, Overland ParkPMP exam prepHybrid · 3 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,400

  • Project Management Certificate

    Digital Workshop Center, Fort CollinsProject management certificate or courseHybrid · 8 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,005
    School website, Project Management Certificate

Business administration programs 4

All business programs in Colorado, with typical prices and results

  • Business Administration Associate

    United Training Academy - CS, Colorado SpringsBusiness management certificateHybrid · 5 weeks · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,407

  • Financial Services:Banking Essentials Certificate

    Community College of Aurora, AuroraFinance and banking certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · 6 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,356
    School website, Financial Services:Banking Essentials Certificate

  • Financial Services: Supervision Fundamentals Certificate

    Community College of Aurora, AuroraFinance and banking certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · 6 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,591
    School website, Financial Services: Supervision Fundamentals Certificate

  • Business Administration Professional

    United Training Academy - CS, Colorado SpringsBusiness management certificateHybrid · 11 weeks · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $15,915

CNA classes 4

All CNA programs in Colorado, with typical prices and results

  • beo Nurse Aide Training Program

    beo Nurse Aide Training Program, Colorado SpringsNursing assistant (CNA)Hybrid · 2 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $975
    students trained with WIOA funding
    6
    Program website, beo Nurse Aide Training Program

  • Nursing Assistant 1

    Colorado CNA Academy, Canon CityNursing assistant (CNA)Hybrid · 2 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $935
    School website, Nursing Assistant 1

  • Nursing Assistant 2

    Colorado CNA Academy, Canon CityAdvanced nursing assistant (level II)Hybrid · 2 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,050
    Program website, Nursing Assistant 2

  • Nursing Assistant 3

    Colorado CNA Academy, Canon CityNursing assistant (CNA)Hybrid · 2 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,050
    Program website, Nursing Assistant 3

Paralegal programs 4

All paralegal programs in Colorado, with typical prices and results

  • Noncredit Paralegal Certificate Course 1

    Metropolitan State University of Denver, DenverParalegal certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · 2 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,895
    Program website, Noncredit Paralegal Certificate Course 1

  • Noncredit Paralegal Certificate Course 2

    Metropolitan State University of Denver, DenverParalegal certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · 2 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,895
    Program website, Noncredit Paralegal Certificate Course 2

  • Paralegal certificate with NALA credential exam voucher

    Rutgers University Center for Continuing Professional Development, New Brunswick, NJParalegal exam prep or short course · Accredited schoolHybrid · 8 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,845
    Program website, Paralegal certificate with NALA credential exam voucher

  • Paralegal with Voucher

    Aims Community College, GreeleyParalegal exam prep or short course · Accredited schoolHybrid · 8 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,195
    School website, Paralegal with Voucher

Addiction counselor training 3

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  • Colorado Counselor Training

    Colorado Counselor Training, LovelandAddiction counselor certificateHybrid · 8 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,750
    Program website, Colorado Counselor Training

  • Cac III 1

    Behavioral Health Training, DenverAddiction counselor certificateIn person · 11 weeks · Bachelor's degree

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $540

  • Cac III 2

    Behavioral Health Training, DenverAddiction counselor certificateIn person · 11 weeks · Bachelor's degree

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $540

Coding and software development courses 3

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

  • Python Programming 1

    ONLC Training Centers, Wilmington, DEProgramming language or developer tool courseHybrid · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,000
    School website, Python Programming 1

  • Python Programming 2

    ONLC Training Centers, Wilmington, DEProgramming language or developer tool courseHybrid · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,000
    School website, Python Programming 2

  • Foundations of Java Development Hybrid

    SnapIT Solutions, Overland ParkProgramming language or developer tool courseHybrid · 3 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,400

Medical billing and coding training 3

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Phlebotomy training 3

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  • Phlebotomy 1

    Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood SpringsPhlebotomy technician · Accredited schoolHybrid · 5 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $86,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $780
    Program website, Phlebotomy 1

  • Phlebotomy 2

    Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood SpringsPhlebotomy technician · Accredited schoolHybrid · 5 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $86,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $780
    Program website, Phlebotomy 2

  • Phlebotomy 3

    Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood SpringsPhlebotomy technician · Accredited schoolHybrid · 5 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $86,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $780
    Program website, Phlebotomy 3

Real estate school 3

All real estate programs in Colorado, with typical prices and results

  • Real Estate 1

    Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood SpringsReal estate certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · 4 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,035
    Program website, Real Estate 1

  • Real Estate 2

    Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood SpringsReal estate certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · 4 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,035
    Program website, Real Estate 2

  • Real Estate 3

    Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood SpringsReal estate certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · 4 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,035
    Program website, Real Estate 3

Accounting and bookkeeping classes 2

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AutoCAD and drafting courses 2

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Dental assistant programs 2

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

  • Dental Assisting

    Aurora College, AuroraDental assistantIn person · 2 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,995
    Program website, Dental Assisting

  • Dental Assistant

    Trinidad State Junior College, AlamosaDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · 10 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $21,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,672
    Program website, Dental Assistant

Human resources training 2

All human resources programs in Colorado, with typical prices and results

  • Human Resources Professional

    Rutgers University Center for Continuing Professional Development, New Brunswick, NJHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · 3 weeks · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,274
    Program website, Human Resources Professional

  • Mile High SHRM - SHRM-CP & SCP Certification Prep Course

    Mile High SHRM, SuperiorPHR and SHRM-CP exam prepHybrid · 5 weeks · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,395
    Program website, Mile High SHRM - SHRM-CP & SCP Certification Prep Course

Manufacturing technician training 2

All manufacturing programs in Colorado, with typical prices and results

  • Manufacturing Safety Course

    Pikes Peak State College Workforce Development, Colorado SpringsManufacturing technician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $13,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    School website, Manufacturing Safety Course

  • Advanced Manufacturing Certification

    Blackfox Training Institute LLC, LongmontManufacturing technician certificate or diplomaHybrid · 6 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,100
    Program website, Advanced Manufacturing Certification

Medical administrative assistant training 2

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  • Medical Front Office Assistant and Administration

    Medcerts LLC, Livonia, MIMedical administrative assistant certificate or courseHybrid · 8 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,000
    Program website, Medical Front Office Assistant and Administration

  • Medical Office Administration Associate

    United Training Academy - CS, Colorado SpringsMedical administrative assistant certificate or courseHybrid · 8 weeks · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,162

Surgical tech programs 2

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  • Surgical Technologist

    Medcerts LLC, Livonia, MISurgical tech program (level not stated)Hybrid · 7 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,000
    School website, Surgical Technologist

  • Surgical/Sterile Processing Technician

    Medcerts LLC, Livonia, MISurgical technology certificate or diplomaHybrid · 10 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,000
    School website, Surgical/Sterile Processing Technician

Digital marketing courses 1

All digital marketing programs in Colorado, with typical prices and results

  • Digital Marketing Certificate

    Digital Workshop Center, Fort CollinsDigital marketing certificate or courseHybrid · 3 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $24,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,800
    School website, Digital Marketing Certificate

Insurance license courses 1

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LPN programs 1

All LPN programs in Colorado, with typical prices and results

  • Lpn-Bsn

    Western Colorado Community College, Grand JunctionPractical nursing (LPN) · Accredited schoolIn person · 6 weeks · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    $50,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $46,258
    School website, Lpn-Bsn

Pharmacy technician training 1

All pharmacy technician programs in Colorado, with typical prices and results

  • Pharmacy Technician Program

    Aims Community College, GreeleyPharmacy technician · Accredited schoolIn person · 3 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $899
    School website, Pharmacy Technician Program

RN programs 1

All RN programs in Colorado, with typical prices and results

  • RN - BSN Refresher Program

    University of Colorado Colorado Springs, Colorado SpringsRN refresher course · Accredited schoolHybrid · 6 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,500
    School website, RN - BSN Refresher Program

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

Is there free short-term training in Colorado?

Which Colorado programs count as short

Approved by Colorado

Programs Colorado 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

How reliable are the Colorado figures?

The US Department of Labor's own results site lists Colorado among the states with "known data quality concerns".6 The figures here are shown as the state reported them; check them with the school before you enroll.

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
  6. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: search page, note on states with known data quality concerns