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Short certificate programs in Maine

49 programs that take 12 weeks or less, in 15 fields, every one approved for WIOA funding in Maine

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. 49 of the 60 Maine programs that report a length take 12 weeks or less.

Maine reports a length for only 60 of its 460 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 Maine, shortest first

IT training 10

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

  • AZ-040T00 Automating Administration with PowerShell

    VTEC, South PortlandCloud computing (AWS and Azure)Hybrid · 1 week · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,960

  • AZ-104T00 - Microsoft Administrator

    VTEC, South PortlandCloud computing (AWS and Azure)Hybrid · 1 week · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,200

  • CompTIA IT F+ (IT Fundamentals)

    Central Maine Community College, AuburnCompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prep · Accredited schoolIn person · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $995
    Program website, CompTIA IT F+ (IT Fundamentals)

  • CompTIA Network+

    VTEC, based in South Portland, MENetworking and system administrationOnline · 1 week · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,083

  • MS-203T00 Microsoft 365 Messaging

    VTEC, South PortlandNetworking and system administrationHybrid · 1 week · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,940

  • MS-900T01 Microsoft 365 Fundamentals

    VTEC, South PortlandNetworking and system administrationHybrid · 1 week · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $804

  • PL-900T00 - Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals

    VTEC, South PortlandIT certificate or diploma (general)Hybrid · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,224

  • VMware vSphere Install Configure Manage

    VTEC, South PortlandNetworking and system administrationHybrid · 1 week · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,245

  • IT Business Practices with ITIL Certification Program

    Online Consulting Inc dba ONLC Training Centers, PortlandIT support and help deskHybrid · 2 weeks · No diploma needed

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

  • Computer Support Specialist

    Washington County Adult and Community Education, based in Machias, MEIT support and help deskOnline · 10 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Computer Support Specialist

Administrative assistant training 5

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

  • Excel Level 2 - Intermediate

    VTEC, South PortlandMicrosoft Office and Excel courseHybrid · 1 week · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $421

  • Excel Level 1 - Essentials

    VTEC, South PortlandMicrosoft Office and Excel courseHybrid · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $421

  • Excel Level 3 - Advanced

    VTEC, South PortlandMicrosoft Office and Excel courseHybrid · 1 week · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $422

  • Mastering Computer Skills for the Workplace

    Biddeford Adult and Comm. Education, based in Biddeford, MEComputer basics and digital literacy courseOnline · 4 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $195
    Program website, Mastering Computer Skills for the Workplace

  • MS Office Excel 2019

    Mid-Coast School of Technology, RocklandMicrosoft Office and Excel courseIn person · 9 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $49,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $296
    Program website, MS Office Excel 2019

Data analytics courses 5

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

  • 20767 Implementing a SQL Data Warehouse

    VTEC, South PortlandDatabase administration and SQLHybrid · 1 week · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,960

  • 55366 Querying Microsoft SQL Server with Transact-SQL

    VTEC, South PortlandDatabase administration and SQLHybrid · 1 week · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,745

  • Crystal Reports Designer 1 Workshop

    VTEC, South PortlandPower BI, Tableau and other data tools courseHybrid · 1 week · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $780

  • Crystal Reports Designer 2

    VTEC, South PortlandPower BI, Tableau and other data tools courseHybrid · 1 week · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $770

  • Data Analyst with Power BI Certification Program

    Online Consulting Inc dba ONLC Training Centers, PortlandPower 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

Welding classes 5

All welding programs in Maine, with typical prices and results

  • Welding MIG (GMAW)

    Mid-Coast School of Technology, RocklandSingle welding processIn person · 6 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $43,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $355
    students trained with WIOA funding
    8
    Program website, Welding MIG (GMAW)

  • Welding MIG II (GMAW)

    Mid-Coast School of Technology, RocklandSingle welding processIn person · 6 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $46,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $355
    Program website, Welding MIG II (GMAW)

  • WeldingTIG (GTAW)

    Mid-Coast School of Technology, RocklandSingle welding processIn person · 6 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $49,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $355
    Program website, WeldingTIG (GTAW)

  • Welding I

    Region 9 Adult Education, MexicoGeneral weldingIn person · 6 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $599
    Program website, Welding I

  • Welding Stick (SMAW)

    Mid-Coast School of Technology, RocklandSingle welding processIn person · 6 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $355
    Program website, Welding Stick (SMAW)

Medication aide training 4

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

  • Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA)

    Mid-Coast School of Technology, RocklandMedication technician for assisted living and adult care homesIn person · 5 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $38,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $460
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    School website, Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA)

  • Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA)

    Washington County Adult and Community Education, MachiasMedication technician for assisted living and adult care homesHybrid · 5 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $35,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA)

  • Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA)

    Region 9 Adult Education, MexicoMedication technician for assisted living and adult care homesIn person · 5 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $350
    School website, Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA)

  • Certified Nursing Assistant Medication (CNA-M)

    Merrymeeting Adult Education, TopshamMedication aide courseIn person · 12 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,099
    Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant Medication (CNA-M)

Accounting and bookkeeping classes 3

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

  • Quickbooks Introduction Desktop

    VTEC, South PortlandQuickBooks and accounting softwareHybrid · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $224

  • Certificate in QuickBooks Online

    Biddeford Adult and Comm. Education, based in Biddeford, MEQuickBooks and accounting softwareOnline · 8 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $395
    Program website, Certificate in QuickBooks Online

  • QuickBooks 2021

    Mid-Coast School of Technology, RocklandQuickBooks and accounting softwareIn person · 9 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $28,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $286
    Program website, QuickBooks 2021

CNC machinist training 3

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

  • Machining CNC

    Mid-Coast School of Technology, RocklandMachinist certificate or diplomaIn person · 7 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $310
    Program website, Machining CNC

  • Machining Part I

    Mid-Coast School of Technology, RocklandShort course or single classIn person · 8 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $48,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $285
    Program website, Machining Part I

  • Machining Part II

    Mid-Coast School of Technology, RocklandShort course or single classIn person · 8 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $28,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $285
    Program website, Machining Part II

Cybersecurity training 3

All cybersecurity programs in Maine, with typical prices and results

  • Security+

    Kinetic Potential, based in Largo, MDSecurity certification exam prepOnline · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,370
    Program website, Security+

  • Cissp

    VTEC, South PortlandSecurity certification exam prepHybrid · 1 week · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,819

  • CompTIA Security+

    VTEC, based in South Portland, MESecurity certification exam prepOnline · 1 week · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,223

Dental assistant programs 2

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

  • Dental Assistant

    Southern Maine Community College, South PortlandDental assistant · Accredited schoolHybrid · 10 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,900
    Program website, Dental Assistant

  • Dental Assisting

    Academy of Medical Professions, BrunswickDental assistantHybrid · 12 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $18,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,200
    students trained with WIOA funding
    12
    School website, Dental Assisting

Human resources training 2

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

  • SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Test Prep

    University of Southern Maine, based in Portland, MEPHR and SHRM-CP exam prep · Accredited schoolOnline · 7 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,370
    Program website, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Test Prep

  • SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Test Prep

    University of Southern Maine, based in Portland, MEPHR and SHRM-CP exam prep · Accredited schoolOnline · 12 weeks · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    $64,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,370
    Program website, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Test Prep

HVAC training 2

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

Project management certification 2

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

  • Certified Associate in Project Management

    Kinetic Potential, based in Largo, MDCAPM exam prep (entry level)Online · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,300
    Program website, Certified Associate in Project Management

  • Project Management Program

    Kinetic Potential, based in Largo, MDProject management certificate or courseOnline · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,300
    Program website, Project Management Program

EKG technician programs 1

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

  • EKG Technician

    LNA Health Careers, Manchester, NHEKG technician courseHybrid · 4 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,500
    Program website, EKG Technician

EMT classes 1

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

  • Emergency Medical Technician

    Washington County Community College, CalaisEMT · Accredited schoolHybrid · 12 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,045
    School website, Emergency Medical Technician

Flight school 1

All pilot training programs in Maine, with typical prices and results

  • Beginner Drone Flying

    Windham Raymond Adult Education, WindhamDrone pilot (Part 107) courseIn person · 3 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $179
    Program website, Beginner Drone Flying

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 Maine?

Which Maine programs count as short

Approved by Maine

Programs Maine 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