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Short certificate programs in South Carolina

80 programs that take 12 weeks or less, in 22 fields, every one approved for WIOA funding in South Carolina

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. 80 of the 166 South Carolina programs that report a length take 12 weeks or less.

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CDL training 22

All CDL training programs in South Carolina, with typical prices and results

  • Hazmat

    Commercial Driving Academy, based in Duncan, SCEndorsements and permit prepOnline · 1 week · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $175
    Program website, Hazmat

  • Class B Automatic

    Commercial Driving Academy, DuncanClass BIn person · 2 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,000
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    Program website, Class B Automatic

  • Class B Manual

    Commercial Driving Academy, DuncanClass BIn person · 2 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,500
    Program website, Class B Manual

  • Truck Driver - Cdl - Semi - Tractor Trailer

    Truck Driver Institute, RichburgClass AIn person · 3 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $37,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,995
    students trained with WIOA funding
    152
    Program website, Truck Driver - Cdl - Semi - Tractor Trailer

  • Cdl Training: Class A Tractor Trailer

    STVT-AAI Education Inc. (DBA Miller-Motte Driving Institute), SummervilleClass AIn person · 4 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $42,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,000
    students trained with WIOA funding
    249
    Program website, Cdl Training: Class A Tractor Trailer

  • Class A Commercial Driver's License (cdl) License Training

    160 Driving Academy, ColumbiaClass AIn person · 4 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $44,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,595
    students trained with WIOA funding
    158
    Program website, Class A Commercial Driver's License (cdl) License Training

  • Truck Driver - Cdl

    Palmetto Training Inc, WalterboroClass AIn person · 4 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $37,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,900
    students trained with WIOA funding
    209
    Program website, Truck Driver - Cdl

  • Truck Driver - Cdl Class A

    Tri-County Technical College, PendletonClass A · Accredited schoolIn person · 4 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $48,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,795
    students trained with WIOA funding
    59
    Program website, Truck Driver - Cdl Class A

  • CLASS A Automatic Transmission

    Commercial Driving Academy, DuncanClass AIn person · 4 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $39,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,500
    students trained with WIOA funding
    17
    Program website, CLASS A Automatic Transmission

  • Class A Manual Transmission

    Commercial Driving Academy, DuncanClass AIn person · 4 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $45,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,000
    students trained with WIOA funding
    36
    Program website, Class A Manual Transmission

See all 22 CDL training programs of 12 weeks or less on the South Carolina CDL training page, with filters

CNA classes 10

All CNA programs in South Carolina, with typical prices and results

  • Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program

    Professional Development & Training Services LLC, LugoffNursing assistant (CNA)In person · 5 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $22,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,050
    Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program

  • Nurse Aide Certificate (nursing Assistant)

    Tri-County Technical College, PendletonNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · 6 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $29,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,650
    students trained with WIOA funding
    5
    Program website, Nurse Aide Certificate (nursing Assistant)

  • Nursing Assistant Program

    Professional Medical Training Center, FlorenceNursing assistant (CNA)In person · 7 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $23,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $899
    students trained with WIOA funding
    34
    Program website, Nursing Assistant Program

  • Nursing Assistant

    Lowcounty Medical Training Center, KingstreeNursing assistant (CNA)In person · 7 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $975
    students trained with WIOA funding
    11

  • Nursing Assistant

    Village Career Center, Llc, AbbevilleNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · 8 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $32,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,000
    students trained with WIOA funding
    5
    Program website, Nursing Assistant

  • Certified Nursing Assistant - Ce

    Midlands Technical College, ColumbiaNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · 9 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $28,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,295
    students trained with WIOA funding
    6
    Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant - Ce

  • Health Care Specialist Program

    Next Level Healthcare Institute, Llc, Rock HillNursing assistant (CNA)In person · 10 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,905
    Program website, Health Care Specialist Program

  • Nursing Assistant

    Johnson-Thomas Medical Training Center, FlorenceNursing assistant (CNA)In person · 10 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,000
    Program website, Nursing Assistant

  • Certified Nurse Aide Training

    Tender Care Training Center, Augusta, GANursing assistant (CNA)In person · 12 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $27,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $500
    students trained with WIOA funding
    26
    Program website, Certified Nurse Aide Training

  • Certified Nursing Assistant (cna) And Phlebotomy Certificate

    Northeastern Technical College, CherawNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · 12 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $11,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,740
    Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant (cna) And Phlebotomy Certificate

Welding classes 8

All welding programs in South Carolina, with typical prices and results

  • Production MIG Welding

    Florence-Darlington Technical College, FlorenceSingle welding process · Accredited schoolIn person · 2 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,100
    students trained with WIOA funding
    6
    Program website, Production MIG Welding

  • Wld-101 Plate Welding

    Norris Mechanical, Llc, AndersonStructural weldingIn person · 6 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $35,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,000
    students trained with WIOA funding
    50
    Program website, Wld-101 Plate Welding

  • Wld-102 Pipe Welding

    Norris Mechanical, Llc, AndersonPipe weldingIn person · 6 weeks · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    $35,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,000
    students trained with WIOA funding
    27
    Program website, Wld-102 Pipe Welding

  • 280 Hour Specific Process Welding

    Arclabs Welding School, PiedmontGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · 7 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $37,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,880
    Program website, 280 Hour Specific Process Welding

  • 280 Hour Specific Process Welding with OSHA 10

    Arclabs Welding School, PiedmontGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · 7 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $33,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,880
    Program website, 280 Hour Specific Process Welding with OSHA 10

  • Wld-101 Fabrication Welding Course

    Norris Mechanical, Llc, AndersonWelding and fabricationIn person · 10 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $30,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,000
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    Program website, Wld-101 Fabrication Welding Course

  • Nccer Welding Technology Program

    Palmetto Training Inc, WalterboroGeneral weldingIn person · 12 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $29,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,000
    students trained with WIOA funding
    39
    Program website, Nccer Welding Technology Program

  • 400 Hour Welding, including Certificate With OSHA Training

    Arclabs Welding School, PiedmontGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · 12 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,400
    Program website, 400 Hour Welding, including Certificate With OSHA Training

Phlebotomy training 7

All phlebotomy programs in South Carolina, with typical prices and results

  • Phlebotomy

    Professional Development & Training Services LLC, LugoffPhlebotomy technicianIn person · 5 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $19,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,050
    Program website, Phlebotomy

  • Phlebotomy Technician

    Village Career Center, Llc, AbbevillePhlebotomy technician · Accredited schoolIn person · 8 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $32,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $900
    Program website, Phlebotomy Technician

  • Phlebotomy Technician - Ce

    Midlands Technical College, ColumbiaPhlebotomy technician · Accredited schoolIn person · 9 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,495
    Program website, Phlebotomy Technician - Ce

  • Phlebotomy Technician

    Capstone Career Development Center, GreenvillePhlebotomy technicianIn person · 11 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $29,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,323
    students trained with WIOA funding
    8
    Program website, Phlebotomy Technician

  • Phlebotomy Technician

    Professional Medical Training Center, FlorencePhlebotomy technicianIn person · 12 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $23,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $985
    students trained with WIOA funding
    58
    Program website, Phlebotomy Technician

  • Phlebotomy

    Palmetto Training Center Llc, HartsvillePhlebotomy technicianIn person · 12 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,350
    Program website, Phlebotomy

  • Phlebotomy

    Next Level Healthcare Institute, Llc, Rock HillPhlebotomy technicianIn person · 12 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,815
    Program website, Phlebotomy

IT training 6

All IT training programs in South Carolina, with typical prices and results

  • A+ Certification

    Comnet Group Inc., based in Rock Hill, SCCompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prepOnline · 4 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $38,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,840
    students trained with WIOA funding
    7
    Program website, A+ Certification

  • It-2100 Pc Technician

    Medcerts, based in Livonia, MIIT support and help deskOnline · 6 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,100
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    Program website, It-2100 Pc Technician

  • It-1000 It Support Professional

    Medcerts, based in Livonia, MIIT support and help deskOnline · 9 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,000
    Program website, It-1000 It Support Professional

  • Computer Technician A+ Certification (exam Vouchers Included)

    Tri-County Technical College, PendletonCompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prep · Accredited schoolIn person · 10 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $35,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,195
    Program website, Computer Technician A+ Certification (exam Vouchers Included)

  • It-2000 It Helpdesk Administrator

    Medcerts, based in Livonia, MIIT support and help deskOnline · 12 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $43,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,000
    students trained with WIOA funding
    13
    Program website, It-2000 It Helpdesk Administrator

  • Comptia Secure Infrastructure Specialist (csis)

    Training Concepts, ColumbiaCompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prep · Accredited schoolIn person · 12 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $23,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,500
    students trained with WIOA funding
    15
    Program website, Comptia Secure Infrastructure Specialist (csis)

Project management certification 4

All project management programs in South Carolina, with typical prices and results

EKG technician programs 3

All EKG technician programs in South Carolina, with typical prices and results

  • Ekg

    Professional Development & Training Services LLC, LugoffEKG technician courseIn person · 6 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $14,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,050
    Program website, Ekg

  • Ekg Technician

    Professional Medical Training Center, FlorenceEKG technician courseIn person · 8 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $27,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $899
    students trained with WIOA funding
    12
    Program website, Ekg Technician

  • Ekg Technician

    Johnson-Thomas Medical Training Center, FlorenceEKG technician courseIn person · 10 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $900
    Program website, Ekg Technician

Cybersecurity training 2

All cybersecurity programs in South Carolina, with typical prices and results

  • CompTIA Security + Program - Cybersecurity Specialist Program

    Systematech, based in Graniteville, SCSecurity certification exam prepOnline · 8 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $23,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,990
    students trained with WIOA funding
    11
    Program website, CompTIA Security + Program - Cybersecurity Specialist Program

  • It-5000 It Security & Network Technician

    Medcerts, based in Livonia, MICompTIA series (A+ Network+ Security+)Online · 12 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,000
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4
    Program website, It-5000 It Security & Network Technician

Forklift certification 2

All forklift programs in South Carolina, with typical prices and results

  • Forklift Operator Course - Certificate-Ce

    Florence-Darlington Technical College, FlorenceForklift certification course · Accredited schoolIn person · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $160
    Program website, Forklift Operator Course - Certificate-Ce

  • Forklift Truck Operator

    Williamsburg Technical College, KingstreeForklift certification course · Accredited schoolIn person · 1 week · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $299
    Program website, Forklift Truck Operator

Heavy equipment operator training 2

All heavy equipment operator programs in South Carolina, with typical prices and results

Medical administrative assistant training 2

All medical office programs in South Carolina, with typical prices and results

  • Medical Administrative Assistant

    Lowcounty Medical Training Center, KingstreeMedical administrative assistant certificate or courseIn person · 6 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $875

  • Medical Administrative Assistant

    Professional Medical Training Center, FlorenceMedical administrative assistant certificate or courseIn person · 8 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $25,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $899
    students trained with WIOA funding
    33
    Program website, Medical Administrative Assistant

Pharmacy technician training 2

All pharmacy technician programs in South Carolina, with typical prices and results

  • Pharmacy Technician

    Lowcounty Medical Training Center, KingstreePharmacy technicianIn person · 12 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

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

  • Pharmacy Technician

    Pee Dee Medical Training Center of LC, LLC, Lake CityPharmacy technicianIn person · 12 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,250

EMT classes 1

All EMT and paramedic programs in South Carolina, with typical prices and results

  • Emergency Medical Technician - Ce

    Midlands Technical College, ColumbiaEMT · Accredited schoolIn person · 12 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $23,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,495
    Program website, Emergency Medical Technician - Ce

HVAC training 1

All HVAC training programs in South Carolina, with typical prices and results

  • HVAC Repair Service Technician

    Field Ready Training Academy, HamptonHVAC technicianIn person · 6 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,000
    Program website, HVAC Repair Service Technician

Lineman school 1

All lineman programs in South Carolina, with typical prices and results

  • Electrical Lineman

    Tri-County Technical College, PendletonLineworker certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · 10 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $42,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,995
    Program website, Electrical Lineman

Medical assistant training 1

All medical assistant programs in South Carolina, with typical prices and results

  • Medical Assistant

    Palmetto Training Center Llc, HartsvilleMedical assistantIn person · 10 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,080
    Program website, Medical Assistant

Patient care technician training 1

All patient care technician programs in South Carolina, with typical prices and results

  • Patient Care Technician

    Tri-County Technical College, based in Pendleton, SCPatient care technician course · Accredited schoolOnline · 12 weeks · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $613
    School website, Patient Care Technician

Personal trainer certification 1

All personal trainer programs in South Carolina, with typical prices and results

  • Personal Trainer - Ce

    Midlands Technical College, ColumbiaPersonal trainer certification course · Accredited schoolIn person · 6 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $849
    Program website, Personal Trainer - Ce

Plumbing school 1

All plumbing programs in South Carolina, with typical prices and results

  • CCE - Plumbing Certificate

    Tri-County Technical College, PendletonPlumbing certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · 9 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,595
    Program website, CCE - Plumbing Certificate

Solar and wind technician training 1

All solar and wind programs in South Carolina, with typical prices and results

  • SUN Clean Energy Installation 101

    Solar United National, Mount PleasantSolar installer courseIn person · 3 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,000
    Program website, SUN Clean Energy Installation 101

Vet tech programs 1

All vet tech and veterinary assistant programs in South Carolina, with typical prices and results

  • Veterinary Assistant - Ce

    Midlands Technical College, ColumbiaVeterinary assistant course · Accredited schoolIn person · 6 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $29,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $899
    Program website, Veterinary Assistant - Ce

Web and graphic design courses 1

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

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 South Carolina?

Which South Carolina programs count as short

Approved by South Carolina

Programs South Carolina 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