Job training programs in Denver, Colorado
297 programs in 64 fields, with costs, results and funding that can make them free
43 schools offer these programs with classes in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial area, and every one is approved for workforce funding. Compare the fields below, then open one to see each program with its price and how past students did.
All job training programs in Colorado, including online programs
Compare job training in Denver: cost, pay and results
A field with too few programs here for a page of its own opens the Colorado list, filtered to the Denver-Aurora-Centennial area.
| Training | Programs | Most cost | Earned a year, estimated | Working 6 months later | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT training | 33 | $3,749 to $12,380 | about $59,900 | 61% | 44% |
| Coding and software development courses | 18 | $7,248 to $17,650 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 23% |
| CDL training | 17 | $3,380 to $5,600 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 96% |
| Business administration programs | 15 | $2,483 to $6,375 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 22% |
| Cybersecurity training | 12 | $3,475 to $6,012 | about $71,400 | 57% | 98% |
| Construction training programs | 11 | $2,267 to $2,785 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Criminal justice programs | 11 | $4,510 to $15,180 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 34% |
| AutoCAD and drafting courses | 8 | $1,154 to $4,555 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 28% |
| Web and graphic design courses | 8 | $4,746 to $12,577 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 23% |
| EMT classes | 7 | $2,028 to $10,111 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 42% |
| Project management certification | 7 | $1,645 to $4,442 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Early childhood education programs | 7 | $3,296 to $9,389 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 23% |
| Dental assistant programs | 6 | $3,146 to $7,414 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Addiction counselor training | 6 | $540 to $1,200 | Not reported | Not reported | 93% |
| Data analytics courses | 6 | $3,544 to $16,900 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| CNA classes | 5 | $1,030 to $1,230 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 57% |
| Phlebotomy training | 5 | $860 to $1,167 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 75% |
| Welding classes | 5 | $3,791 to $5,703 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Electrician training | 5 | $1,749 to $9,767 | Not reported | Not reported | Not enough data |
| Paralegal programs | 5 | $1,895 to $4,926 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Radiology tech programs | 5 | $1,860 to $8,717 | Not reported | Not reported | Not enough data |
| Medical administrative assistant training | 5 | $4,970 to $10,113 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Medical assistant training | 4 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Medical billing and coding training | 4 | Too few figures to show | |||
| CNC machinist training | 4 | Too few figures to show | |||
| RN programs | 4 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Sonography school | 4 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Digital marketing courses | 4 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Solar and wind technician training | 4 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Pharmacy technician training | 3 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Esthetician school | 3 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Culinary school | 3 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Respiratory therapy programs | 3 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Vet tech programs | 3 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Manufacturing technician training | 3 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Water treatment operator training | 3 | Too few figures to show | |||
| HVAC training | 2 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Auto mechanic classes | 2 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Diesel mechanic training | 2 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Cosmetology school | 2 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Barber school | 2 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Fire academy | 2 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Surgical tech programs | 2 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Sterile processing technician training | 2 | Left out | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Real estate school | 2 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Interpreter and translator training | 2 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Human services programs | 2 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Electronics technician training | 2 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Teacher assistant certification | 2 | Too few figures to show | |||
| LPN programs | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Accounting and bookkeeping classes | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Nail tech school | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Massage therapy school | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Dental hygiene programs | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| PTA programs | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Industrial maintenance technician training | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Hospitality management programs | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Administrative assistant training | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Medical lab technician programs | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Health information technology programs | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Healthcare administration programs | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Flight school | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Auto body repair classes | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Insurance license courses | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
Each figure is the middle program of that field in this area. 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; other schools in Denver may offer more. How these figures are made
Where the Denver job training numbers come from
Which Denver programs are counted?
Programs with classes in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial area that the state they're in approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act). Online programs are on the state pages. Each state keeps its approved programs on an 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. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Denver offers.
What the figures for each field mean
Each figure is the middle program among those that report it: half did better, half did worse. Prices are what most programs cost if you pay yourself (the middle half). Earnings are for the second quarter after students left, times four. Where a figure is missing, the table says why: "Not reported", "Left out" or "Not enough data" (what each means).
How reliable are the Colorado figures?
The US Department of Labor's own results site lists Colorado among the states with "known data quality concerns".6 The figures here are shown as the state reported them; check them with the school before you enroll.
Sources for the funding facts about job training in Denver
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- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- 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)
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- 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
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: search page, note on states with known data quality concerns