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Short certificate programs in Wisconsin

87 programs that take 12 weeks or less, in 24 fields, every one approved for WIOA funding in Wisconsin

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. 87 of the 1,256 Wisconsin programs that report a length take 12 weeks or less.

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CDL training 25

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

  • 40 Hour Class B CDL

    Midwest Truck Driving Schools LLC dba Midwest Truck Driving School, Escanaba, MIClass BIn person · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $51,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,390
    Program website, 40 Hour Class B CDL

  • 40 Hour School Bus/ Passenger Bus CDL B

    Midwest Truck Driving Schools LLC dba Midwest Truck Driving School, Escanaba, MIBus and passengerIn person · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,390
    Program website, 40 Hour School Bus/ Passenger Bus CDL B

  • 40 Hour Class A CDL Refresher

    Midwest Truck Driving Schools LLC dba Midwest Truck Driving School, Escanaba, MIRefresherIn person · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,390
    Program website, 40 Hour Class A CDL Refresher

  • Class B CDL Program

    Badger CDL DBA Milwaukee CDL Institute, Oak CreekClass BIn person · 2 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Left out
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,800
    students trained with WIOA funding
    8
    Program website, Class B CDL Program

  • Hands On Driving Incorporated

    Hands-On Driving, Incorporated, HolcombeCDL (class not stated)In person · 3 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $18,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,000
    students trained with WIOA funding
    57
    Program website, Hands On Driving Incorporated

  • Class A CDL Training

    Sabertooth Commercial Driver Training Institute Inc., WaupacaClass AIn person · 3 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Left out
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,295
    Program website, Class A CDL Training

  • Basic CDL Skills Program

    Associated Training Services Corp, Sun PrairieClass AIn person · 3 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $51,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,795
    students trained with WIOA funding
    5
    Program website, Basic CDL Skills Program

  • CDL Straight Truck

    Northcentral Technical College - Local Programs, WausauClass B · Accredited schoolIn person · 3 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $838
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4

  • CDL Class B Trucking/School Bus

    Miracles Training Center, MilwaukeeBus and passengerIn person · 3 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,150

  • Class A Full CDL Program

    Badger CDL DBA Milwaukee CDL Institute, Oak CreekClass AIn person · 4 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $63,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,250
    students trained with WIOA funding
    340
    Program website, Class A Full CDL Program

See all 25 CDL training programs of 12 weeks or less on the Wisconsin CDL training page, with filters

CNA classes 13

All CNA programs in Wisconsin, with typical prices and results

  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

    Jones Professional Health Services LLC, MilwaukeeNursing assistant (CNA)In person · 2 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $27,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,000
    students trained with WIOA funding
    11
    Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

  • Certified Nursing Assistant

    New Beginnings Adult Learning Center Inc., MilwaukeeNursing assistant (CNA)Hybrid · 2 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,980

  • Nursing Assistant

    Northwood Technical College, Rice LakeNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · 3 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $341
    students trained with WIOA funding
    14
    Program website, Nursing Assistant

  • Nursing Assistant

    Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, FennimoreNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · 4 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $12,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $470
    Program website, Nursing Assistant

  • CNA Training Program

    Prestige Healthcare Academy LLC, GreenfieldNursing assistant (CNA)Hybrid · 4 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $16,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,175
    students trained with WIOA funding
    16
    Program website, CNA Training Program

  • The Mindful Way Medical Training QCNAT - CNA and CBRF Program

    Mindful Staffing Solutions, MilwaukeeNursing assistant (CNA)In person · 5 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $29,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,500
    students trained with WIOA funding
    114
    Program website, The Mindful Way Medical Training QCNAT - CNA and CBRF Program

  • Nursing Assistant

    Milwaukee Area Technical College, MilwaukeeNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · 7 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $22,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,288
    Program website, Nursing Assistant

  • Nurse Aide Training Program

    Bryant & Stratton College, WauwatosaNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · 7 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,500
    Program website, Nurse Aide Training Program

  • Nursing Assistant

    Madison Area Technical College, MadisonNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · 8 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $20,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $647
    students trained with WIOA funding
    96
    School website, Nursing Assistant

  • Certified Nursing Assistant - 2 credit option

    Blackhawk Technical College, JanesvilleNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolHybrid · 8 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $298
    Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant - 2 credit option

See all 13 CNA programs of 12 weeks or less on the Wisconsin CNA classes page, with filters

Home health aide training 9

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

  • CBRF Training

    Standard of Excellence Education & Training Center, LLC, MilwaukeeCaregiver course (assisted living and group homes)Hybrid · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $22,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $740
    students trained with WIOA funding
    11
    School website, CBRF Training

  • Cbrf Training

    Comfort Home Cbrf Training Center, LLC, MilwaukeeCaregiver course (assisted living and group homes)Hybrid · 1 week · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $25,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $570
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    Program website, Cbrf Training

  • CBRF

    Weathers Professional Developments LLC, MilwaukeeCaregiver course (assisted living and group homes)Hybrid · 1 week · No diploma needed

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

  • CBRF

    Life Got Better Staffing Services LLC, MilwaukeeCaregiver course (assisted living and group homes)Hybrid · 1 week · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,600

  • CBRF Courses

    Educational Healthcare Trainings LLC, JeffersonCaregiver course (assisted living and group homes)Hybrid · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,180

  • FCMS Training Alliance CBRF Training Program

    Focused, Inc. dba First Call Medical Solutions, Menomonee FallsCaregiver course (assisted living and group homes)Hybrid · 1 week · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $750
    Program website, FCMS Training Alliance CBRF Training Program

  • Way 2 Go Services CBRF Training

    Way 2 Go Transit LLC, MilwaukeeCaregiver course (assisted living and group homes)Hybrid · 1 week · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $982

  • Home Health Aide (HHA)

    College of Menominee Nation, KeshenaHome health aide course · Accredited schoolHybrid · 2 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $850

  • Personal Care Worker

    Northwood Technical College, Rice LakePersonal care aide or direct care worker course · Accredited schoolIn person · 8 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $8,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $205
    Program website, Personal Care Worker

Crane operator training 4

All crane operator programs in Wisconsin, with typical prices and results

  • Nccco Rigging And Signalperson

    Associated Training Services Corp, Sun PrairieRigger and signal person courseIn person · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $71,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,000
    Program website, Nccco Rigging And Signalperson

  • Mobile Crane Operations I

    Associated Training Services Corp, Sun PrairieMobile crane operator courseIn person · 3 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $47,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,090
    Program website, Mobile Crane Operations I

  • Tower Crane And Digger Derrick Operations

    Associated Training Services Corp, Sun PrairieTower or overhead crane courseIn person · 3 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $18,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,090
    Program website, Tower Crane And Digger Derrick Operations

  • Mobile Crane Operations II

    Associated Training Services Corp, Sun PrairieMobile crane operator courseIn person · 6 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $58,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $15,090
    Program website, Mobile Crane Operations II

Early childhood education programs 4

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

  • Abusive Head Trauma (AHT)

    Community Coordinated Child Care, MadisonChild care or preschool certificateHybrid · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $480

  • Child Care Teacher

    Miracles Training Center, MilwaukeeChild care course or single classHybrid · 3 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $16,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,000

  • ECOPEEP - Urban Natured-Based Early Childhood Education

    Alverno College, based in Milwaukee, WIChild care course or single class · Accredited schoolOnline · 4 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $400
    Program website, ECOPEEP - Urban Natured-Based Early Childhood Education

  • Continuing Education Courses for Childcare Providers

    Jacq of All Trades, LLC, MequonChild care course or single classHybrid · 10 weeks · No diploma needed

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

Human resources training 4

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

  • SHRM Essentials of Human Resources

    University of Wisconsin - Parkside Continuing Education, KenoshaHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $749
    Program website, SHRM Essentials of Human Resources

  • Human Resource Management Certificate

    University of Wisconsin, SuperiorHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · 8 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $5,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,057
    Program website, Human Resource Management Certificate

  • Human Resources Management Certificate

    University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Division of Continuing Education and Com, based in Green Bay, WIHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolOnline · 10 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $799
    Program website, Human Resources Management Certificate

  • SHRM Certification Exam Prep Course

    University of Wisconsin - Parkside Continuing Education, KenoshaPHR and SHRM-CP exam prep · Accredited schoolHybrid · 12 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $13,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,495
    Program website, SHRM Certification Exam Prep Course

Business administration programs 3

All business programs in Wisconsin, with typical prices and results

  • Organizational Leadership

    University of Wisconsin, SuperiorLeadership, supervision and workplace skills course · Accredited schoolIn person · 6 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $5,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $774
    Program website, Organizational Leadership

  • Supervisory Essentials Certificate

    University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Division of Continuing Education and Com, based in Green Bay, WILeadership, supervision and workplace skills course · Accredited schoolOnline · 6 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $299
    Program website, Supervisory Essentials Certificate

  • Supervisory Leadership Certificate

    University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Division of Continuing Education and Com, based in Green Bay, WILeadership, supervision and workplace skills course · Accredited schoolOnline · 6 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $299
    Program website, Supervisory Leadership Certificate

Dental assistant programs 3

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

  • Dental Assisting/Assistant

    Bay de Noc Community College, Escanaba, MIDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · 9 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $15,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,500
    Program website, Dental Assisting/Assistant

  • Dental Assisting

    Empire Dental Consulting LLC dba National Dental Academy, WausauDental assistantIn person · 10 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $35,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,595
    students trained with WIOA funding
    12
    Program website, Dental Assisting

  • Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary

    Chippewa Valley Technical College, Eau ClaireExpanded functions dental assistant (EFDA) · Accredited schoolIn person · 10 weeks · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,206
    Program website, Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary

Medical assistant training 3

All medical assistant programs in Wisconsin, with typical prices and results

  • Accelerated Certified Medical Administrative Assistant

    Cutting Edge Staffing LLC, MilwaukeeMedical administrative assistantHybrid · 4 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,850

  • Clinical Medical Assistant

    Alliance Health Care Institute LLC, MilwaukeeClinical medical assistantHybrid · 6 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Left out
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,500
    students trained with WIOA funding
    27
    Program website, Clinical Medical Assistant

  • Accelerated Clinical Medical Assistant

    Cutting Edge Staffing LLC, MilwaukeeClinical medical assistantHybrid · 10 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,800
    students trained with WIOA funding
    34

CNC machinist training 2

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

  • Machine Tool Basics

    Northwood Technical College, Rice LakeMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · 9 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $22,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,000
    Program website, Machine Tool Basics

  • Machine Tool Basics - Operator

    Northwood Technical College, Rice LakeCNC or machine operator · Accredited schoolIn person · 12 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $975
    Program website, Machine Tool Basics - Operator

Heavy equipment operator training 2

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

  • Heavy Equipment Training Program I

    Associated Training Services Corp, Sun PrairieHeavy equipment operator courseIn person · 3 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $32,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,090
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    Program website, Heavy Equipment Training Program I

  • Heavy Equipment Training Program II

    Associated Training Services Corp, Sun PrairieHeavy equipment operator courseIn person · 6 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $43,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $15,090
    Program website, Heavy Equipment Training Program II

Phlebotomy training 2

All phlebotomy programs in Wisconsin, with typical prices and results

  • Phlebotomy Technician

    New Beginnings Adult Learning Center Inc., MilwaukeePhlebotomy technicianHybrid · 4 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $22,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,900
    students trained with WIOA funding
    16

  • Accelerated Phlebotomy Technician

    Cutting Edge Staffing LLC, MilwaukeePhlebotomy technicianHybrid · 4 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $23,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,055
    students trained with WIOA funding
    11

Project management certification 2

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

  • Project Management

    gener8tor Management LLC, based in Madison, WIProject management certificate or courseOnline · 6 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $14,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,500
    students trained with WIOA funding
    21
    Program website, Project Management

  • Project Management - PMP(R) and CAPM(R) Test Prep

    University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - School of Continuing Education, MilwaukeePMP exam prep · Accredited schoolHybrid · 12 weeks · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    $25,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,440
    Program website, Project Management - PMP(R) and CAPM(R) Test Prep

Administrative assistant training 1

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

  • Microsoft Certification Course-CPS 107: Spreadsheet Concepts

    University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee College of General Studies, Continuing Ed, based in Waukesha, WIMicrosoft Office and Excel course · Accredited schoolOnline · 8 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $495
    Program website, Microsoft Certification Course-CPS 107: Spreadsheet Concepts

Barber school 1

All barber programs in Wisconsin, with typical prices and results

  • Barbering and Hair Care Training

    Inspire Barber College, LLC., MadisonCrossover, upgrade or short courseIn person · 7 weeks · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,319

Carpentry classes 1

All carpentry programs in Wisconsin, with typical prices and results

  • Construction Foundations

    Northwood Technical College, Rice LakeConstruction and building trades · Accredited schoolIn person · 8 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $37,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,400
    Program website, Construction Foundations

Construction training programs 1

All construction programs in Wisconsin, with typical prices and results

  • Entry-Level Construction Skills (ELCS) Training

    Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership, Inc, MilwaukeePre-apprenticeshipIn person · 4 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $26,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,700
    students trained with WIOA funding
    225
    School website, Entry-Level Construction Skills (ELCS) Training

Criminal justice programs 1

All criminal justice programs in Wisconsin, with typical prices and results

  • Secure Juvenile Detention Academy

    Blackhawk Technical College, JanesvilleJuvenile justice certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · 4 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $685
    Program website, Secure Juvenile Detention Academy

Customer service training 1

All customer service programs in Wisconsin, with typical prices and results

  • Exceptional Customer Service Certificate

    University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Division of Continuing Education and Com, based in Green Bay, WICustomer service certificate or course · Accredited schoolOnline · 5 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Exceptional Customer Service Certificate

Healthcare administration programs 1

All healthcare administration programs in Wisconsin, with typical prices and results

  • Management in Health Systems Certificate

    University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Division of Continuing Education and Com, based in Green Bay, WIHealthcare administration certificate or course · Accredited schoolOnline · 7 weeks · Bachelor's degree

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,495
    Program website, Management in Health Systems Certificate

Manufacturing technician training 1

All manufacturing programs in Wisconsin, with typical prices and results

  • Move to Manufacturing

    Northcentral Technical College - Local Programs, WausauShort course or intro to manufacturing · Accredited schoolHybrid · 3 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $43,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $708

Medical billing and coding training 1

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

  • Certified Medical Billing & Coding

    Cutting Edge Staffing LLC, MilwaukeeBilling and codingIn person · 10 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,800

Police academy 1

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

  • Law Enforcement Basic Jail Academy

    Blackhawk Technical College, JanesvilleJail or detention officer course · Accredited schoolIn person · 4 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $68,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $685
    Program website, Law Enforcement Basic Jail Academy

Welding classes 1

All welding programs in Wisconsin, with typical prices and results

  • Accelerated Entry-Level Welding

    Cutting Edge Staffing LLC, MilwaukeeGeneral weldingIn person · 6 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,581
    students trained with WIOA funding
    5

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 Wisconsin?

Which Wisconsin programs count as short

Approved by Wisconsin

Programs Wisconsin 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