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Short certificate programs in Kansas

32 programs that take 12 weeks or less, in 13 fields, every one approved for WIOA funding in Kansas

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. 32 of the 56 Kansas programs that report a length take 12 weeks or less.

Kansas reports a length for only 56 of its 358 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 Kansas

Short programs in Kansas, shortest first

CNA classes 6

All CNA programs in Kansas, with typical prices and results

  • Restorative Aide

    We Care Online, based in Wichita, KSAdvanced nursing assistant (level II)Online · 2 weeks · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $239
    School website, Restorative Aide

  • Certified Nurse Aide Refresher ONLINE CNA Refresher

    We Care Online, WichitaRefresher or continuing educationHybrid · 2 weeks · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $389
    Program website, Certified Nurse Aide Refresher ONLINE CNA Refresher

  • Certified Nurse Assistant

    Bethel House Training Insitute, WichitaNursing assistant (CNA)Hybrid · 4 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $37,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $800
    School website, Certified Nurse Assistant

  • Certified Nurse Aide

    Manhattan Area Technical College, ManhattanNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · 4 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,098
    School website, Certified Nurse Aide

  • Certified Nursing Aide

    WSU Tech, WichitaNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · 5 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $744
    School website, Certified Nursing Aide

  • Certified Nurse Aide

    Neosho County Community College-Chanute, ChanuteNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolHybrid · 8 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $13,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $880
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4
    Program website, Certified Nurse Aide

Home health aide training 4

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

  • Home Health Aide

    WSU Tech, WichitaHome health aide course · Accredited schoolIn person · 1 week · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $332
    School website, Home Health Aide

  • Home Health Aide

    Allied Health Career Training LLC, WichitaHome health aide courseHybrid · 1 week · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $269
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    School website, Home Health Aide

  • Home Health Aide ONLINE - HHA

    We Care Online, based in Wichita, KSHome health aide courseOnline · 2 weeks · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $324
    School website, Home Health Aide ONLINE - HHA

  • Home Health Aide

    Pratt Community College, based in Pratt, KSHome health aide course · Accredited schoolOnline · 2 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $316

Medication aide training 4

All medication aide programs in Kansas, with typical prices and results

  • CMA Update ONLINE - Medication Aide Update

    We Care Online, based in Wichita, KSRefresher or update courseOnline · 1 week · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $154
    Program website, CMA Update ONLINE - Medication Aide Update

  • Certified Medication Aide

    Bethel House Training Insitute, WichitaMedication aide courseHybrid · 4 weeks · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    $47,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $700
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    School website, Certified Medication Aide

  • Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

    Manhattan Area Technical College, ManhattanMedication aide course · Accredited schoolIn person · 6 weeks · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $707
    School website, Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

  • Certified Medication Aide

    Flint Hills Technical College, EmporiaMedication aide course · Accredited schoolIn person · 7 weeks · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $905

Administrative assistant training 3

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

  • Excel Specialist Certificate

    Johnson County Community College-Continuing Education, Overland ParkMicrosoft Office and Excel course · Accredited schoolHybrid · 3 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,023
    Program website, Excel Specialist Certificate

  • PowerPoint Specialist Certificate

    Johnson County Community College-Continuing Education, Overland ParkMicrosoft Office and Excel course · Accredited schoolHybrid · 3 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $398
    Program website, PowerPoint Specialist Certificate

  • Computer Training - Microsoft Office Essentials

    Johnson County Community College-Continuing Education, Overland ParkAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · 5 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,125
    Program website, Computer Training - Microsoft Office Essentials

Project management certification 3

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

  • Scrum Project Management Framework Certification

    ONLC Training Centers, Wilmington, DEAgile and ScrumHybrid · 2 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,595
    Program website, Scrum Project Management Framework Certification

  • PMP Exam Prep

    Johnson County Community College-Continuing Education, Overland ParkPMP exam prep · Accredited schoolHybrid · 5 weeks · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,995
    Program website, PMP Exam Prep

  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Training

    University of Kansas, based in Overland Park, KSLean Six Sigma · Accredited schoolOnline · 8 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,995
    Program website, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Training

CDL training 2

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

  • Transport Training (Truck Driving Class A)

    Crowder College, Neosho, MOClass A · Accredited schoolIn person · 5 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,450
    Program website, Transport Training (Truck Driving Class A)

  • CDL-Truck Driving Program

    Seward County Community College, LiberalCDL (class not stated) · Accredited schoolIn person · 6 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,365
    Program website, CDL-Truck Driving Program

Cybersecurity training 2

All cybersecurity programs in Kansas, with typical prices and results

  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

    Johnson County Community College-Continuing Education, Overland ParkSecurity certification exam prep · Accredited schoolIn person · 1 week · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,760
    Program website, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

  • Security+ Exam Prep

    Johnson County Community College-Continuing Education, Overland ParkSecurity certification exam prep · Accredited schoolIn person · 1 week · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,995
    Program website, Security+ Exam Prep

Data analytics courses 2

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

  • Data Visualization with Tableau Certificate

    Johnson County Community College-Continuing Education, Overland ParkPower BI, Tableau and other data tools course · Accredited schoolHybrid · 3 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,340
    Program website, Data Visualization with Tableau Certificate

  • Data Analyst with Power BI Certification Program

    ONLC Training Centers, Wilmington, DEPower BI, Tableau and other data tools courseHybrid · 3 weeks · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,500
    Program website, Data Analyst with Power BI Certification Program

Phlebotomy training 2

All phlebotomy programs in Kansas, with typical prices and results

  • Phlebotomy

    Bethel House Training Insitute, WichitaPhlebotomy technicianHybrid · 7 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $31,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $825
    Program website, Phlebotomy

  • Phlebotomist

    Barton County Community College (I), Great BendPhlebotomy technician · Accredited schoolHybrid · 8 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,365

Carpentry classes 1

All carpentry programs in Kansas, with typical prices and results

  • Carpentry

    WSU Tech, WichitaCarpentry certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · 9 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,873
    School website, Carpentry

Coding and software development courses 1

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

  • Python Programming Certificate

    Johnson County Community College-Continuing Education, Overland ParkProgramming language or developer tool course · Accredited schoolHybrid · 5 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,250
    Program website, Python Programming Certificate

EKG technician programs 1

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

  • EKG (Electrocardiograph) Technician

    Mid-America College of Health Sciences, MerriamEKG technician courseIn person · 5 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $41,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,020
    School website, EKG (Electrocardiograph) Technician

Lineman school 1

All lineman programs in Kansas, with typical prices and results

  • Certified Fiber Optic Technician Bundle - NC

    Butler Community College (IV), El DoradoCommunications lineworker or fiber optic course · Accredited schoolIn person · 1 week · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,125
    Program website, Certified Fiber Optic Technician Bundle - NC

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 Kansas programs count as short

Approved by Kansas

Programs Kansas 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