Short-term Programs

1-4 weeks

Program Credits/Hours Program Begins**
Forklift Operation Training* 2 hrs. Every Month
CPR Training* 4 hrs. Every Month
CPR and First Aid Training* 6 hrs. Every Month
Class B CDL Truck & Bus Driver Training* 12 hrs. Anytime
Motorcycle Rider Course* 14.5 hrs. April - Sept.
NEC Continuing Education* 16 hrs. Oct. or Nov.
IPC Soldering Certification* 40 hrs. Every Month
A+ Certification* 40 hrs. Aug. or Nov.
Network+ Certification* 40 hrs. Aug. or Oct.
Security+ Certification* 40 hrs. Oct.
Credit for Prior Learning Course (SMGT 2950)* 1 cr. Jan. or Aug.

5-9 weeks

Program Credits/Hours Program Begins**
First Aid/CPR Allied Health (HEAL 1800)* 1 cr. Jan. or Sept.
Trained Medication Aid (HEAL 1070)* 2 cr. April or Dec.
Nursing Assistant* 5 cr. Jan., April, May, June, Aug. or Nov.
Railroad Conductor Certificate 16 cr. Jan., March, Aug. or Oct.
Limited Scope X-Ray Certification* 32 hrs. Jan., March, June or Sept.
Steam & Hot Water Boilers MN License* 32 hrs. Jan., March, May or Sept.
HVAC for Buildings* 48 hrs. March
Pharmacy Technician* 50 hrs. Jan., Mar., May, Aug. or Oct.
Project Management Course* 55 hrs. Anytime
Cisco CCNA Certification* 64 hrs. Jan., April, June, Sept. or Nov.
EKG Technician* 64 hrs. Jan., March, June or Sept.
Java Developer Certification Prep* 80 hrs. Aug. or Nov.
Phlebotomy* 140 hrs. Jan., March, June or Sept.
Energy Audit Training* 360 hrs. Anytime
Home Inspection Training* 360 hrs. Anytime

12-16 weeks

Program Credits/Hours Program Begins**
First Responder* 3 cr. Jan. or Aug.
Emergency Medical Technician* 9 cr. Jan. or Aug.
Commercial Furniture Repair Technician Certificate* 11 cr. Aug.
Sales Specialist Certificate* 12 cr. Jan. or Aug.
Multicultural Supervision Certificate* 14 cr. Jan. or Aug.
Advanced Personal Training Certificate 16 cr. Jan.
Geriatric Health and Fitness Certificate 16 cr. Jan. or Aug.
Group Fitness Certificate 16 cr. Aug.
Meeting and Event Management Certificate 16 cr. Jan. or Aug.
Personal Training Certificate 16 cr. Aug.
Quality Improvement Certificate 16 cr. Jan. or Aug.
Community Coaching Certificate 17 cr. Jan.
Digital Animation Certificate 17 cr. Jan. or Aug.
Early Childhood and Youth Development Certificate 17 cr. Jan. or Aug.
Human Resource Development Certificate 17 cr. Jan. or Aug.
Supervisory Leadership Certificate 17 cr. Jan. or Aug.
Business Entrepreneur Certificate 18 cr. Jan. or Aug.
Brakes, Suspension, and Driveline Certificate 18 cr. Jan. or Aug.
Driveability Certificate 18 cr. Jan. or Aug.
Early Childhood and Youth Development Certificate 18 cr. Jan. or Aug.
Electrical, Electronics, and HVAC Certificate 18 cr. Jan. or Aug.
Engines and Transmission Certificate 18 cr. Jan. or Aug.
Property Management Certificate 18 cr. Jan. or Aug.
Small Business Operations Certificate 18 cr. Jan. or Aug.
Certified Manager (CM)* 60 hrs. Jan., Aug. or On Demand
Microsoft Certified Server Administrator* 125 hrs. Jan. or Sept.
Web and Application Developer* 136 hrs. Jan., June or Sept.
Hospitality Front Office Operations* 192 hrs. Jan.
Hospitality Group Sales and Services * 208 hrs. Jan.
Hospitality Operations* 288 hrs. Jan.

9 months

Program Credits/Hours Program Begins**
National Child Development Assistant Certificate* 12 cr. Jan. or Aug.
Mechatronics* 18 cr. Sept.
Furniture Service Technician Certificate 19 cr. Aug.
Photographer Assistant Certificate 19 cr. Jan. or Aug.
Professional Gardening Certificate 20 cr. Jan. or Aug.
Social Media Specialist Certificate 20 cr. Jan. or Aug.
Digital Imaging Technician Certificate 24 cr. Aug.
Legal Receptionist Certificate 25 cr. Jan. or Aug.
Medical Receptionist Certificate 25 cr. Jan. or Aug.
Receptionist Certificate 25 cr. Jan. or Aug.
Spa and Resort Management Certificate 27 cr. Jan. or Aug.
Marketing Event Specialist Certificate 28 cr. Jan. or Aug.
Marketing Communications Specialist Certificate 28 cr. Jan. or Aug.
Interactive Media Design Certificate 29 cr. Jan. or Aug.
PC Technician Certificate 30 cr. Jan. or Aug.
Accounting Clerk Diploma 32 cr. Jan. or Aug.
Photographic Imaging Technology 32 cr. Aug.
Web Developer Diploma 32 cr. Jan. or Aug.
Multicultural Human Resources Diploma 33 cr. Jan. or Aug.
Multicultural Leadership Diploma 33 cr. Jan. or Aug.
Welding Technology Diploma 36 cr. Aug.
Concrete and Masonry Diploma 33 cr. Aug.
Early Childhood and Youth Development Diploma 33 cr. Jan. or Aug.
Wood Finishing Technology Diploma 36 cr. Aug.
Administrative Assistant Diploma 38 cr. Jan. or Aug.
Legal Administrative Assistant Diploma 39 cr. Jan. or Aug.
Medical Administrative Specialist Diploma 39 cr. Jan. or Aug.

* These programs are not eligible for financial aid; all other programs are. ** Start dates are subject to change.

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