Short

Short-term Programs

Short-term Programs

1-4 weeks

Program Credits/Hours Financial Aid
Eligible		 Program Begins*
CPR and First Aid Training 5 hrs. Every Month
Motorcycle Rider Course 14.5 hrs. April - Oct.
Class B CDL Truck & Bus Driver Training 24 hrs. Anytime
Credit for Prior Learning Course (SMGT 2950) 1 cr. Jan. or Aug.

5-9 weeks

Program Credits/Hours Financial Aid
Eligible		 Program Begins*
Nursing Assistant - Certificate 5 cr. Jan., April, May, June, Aug. or Nov.
Limited Scope X-Ray Certificate 32 hrs. (fully online) Jan., March, June or Sept.
Steam & Hot Water Boilers MN License 32 hrs. Jan., March, May, Sept., and Oct.
Pharmacy Technician 72 hrs. Jan., Mar., May, Aug. or Oct.
Phlebotomy 48 hrs. (100 hrs. clinicals) Jan., March, June or Sept.

12-16 weeks

Program Credits/Hours Financial Aid
Eligible		 Program Begins*
Small Business Entrepreneur - Certificate 16 cr. Jan. or Aug.
Supervisory Leadership - Certificate 17 cr. Jan. or Aug.
Automotive Chassis - Certificate 18 cr. Jan. or Aug.
Automotive Electronics - Certificate 18 cr. Jan. or Aug.
Automotive Engine Performance - Certificate 18 cr. Jan. or Aug.
Automotive Powertrain - Certificate 18 cr. Jan. or Aug.

9-12 months

Program Credits/Hours Financial Aid
Eligible		 Program Begins*
Architectural Drafting - Certificate 12 cr. Aug.
Auto Body Estimator - Certificate 14 cr. Aug.
Small Business Accounting - Certificate 15 cr. Jan. or Aug.
Sales Specialist - Certificate 16 cr. Jan. or Aug.
Personal Training - Certificate 16 cr. Aug.
Multicultural Supervision - Certificate 17 cr. Jan. or Aug.
Quality Improvement - Certificate 17 cr. Jan. or Aug.
Human Resource Management - Certificate 17 cr. Jan. or Aug.
Early Childhood & Youth Development - Certificate 18 cr. Jan. or Aug.
Web Design - Certificate 20 cr. Jan. or Aug.
Brewing & Beer Steward Technology - Certificate 21 cr. Aug.
Paint Preparation - Certificate 21 cr. Aug.
Construction Codes and Inspections - Certificate 23 cr. Jan. or Aug.
Biomedical Equipment Technology - Certificate 27 cr. Aug.
Body Technician - Certificate 28 cr. Aug.
Truck Fleet Maintenance - Certificate 29 cr. Jan. or Aug.
Heavy Construction Equipment Maintenance - Certificate 29 cr. Aug.
Civil Engineering & Land Survey Technology - Certificate 30 cr. Sept.
PC Technician - Certificate 30 cr. Jan. or Aug.
Accounting Clerk - Diploma 32 cr. Jan. or Aug.
Photography - Diploma 32 cr. Aug.
Accounting Clerk - Diploma 32 cr. Jan. or Aug.
Multicultural Quality Management - Diploma 33 cr. Jan., Aug. or June
Multicultural Human Resources Management - Diploma 33 cr. Jan. or Aug.
Multicultural Leadership - Diploma 33 cr. Jan. or Aug.
Early Childhood & Youth Development - Diploma 33 cr. Jan. or Aug.
Industrial Engineering Technician - Diploma 35 cr. Aug.
Welding Technology - Diploma 36 cr. Aug.
HVAC & Refrigeration - Diploma 39 cr. Aug.
Medical Assistant - Diploma 40 cr. Aug.
Mechatronics: Electronics/electrical Control Theory (PLC I) 32 hrs. Varies
Mechatronics: Electronics/electrical Control Theory (PLC II) 32 hrs. Varies
Mechatronics: Electronics/electrical Control Theory (PLC III) 32 hrs. Varies
Mechatronics: Systems Troubleshooting 32 hrs. Varies
Mechatronics: Electrical Controls and Apparatus (Motor Controls) 48 hrs. Varies
Mechatronics: Industrial Electricity- Understanding and Troubleshooting Foundations 64 hrs. Varies

* Start dates are subject to change.