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Short certificate programs in Iowa

182 programs that take 12 weeks or less, in 42 fields, every one approved for WIOA funding in Iowa

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. 182 of the 805 Iowa programs that report a length take 12 weeks or less.

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CDL training 32

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

  • CDL Class B (30 hours)

    Kirkwood Community College, Cedar RapidsClass B · Accredited schoolIn person · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $52,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,800
    Program website, CDL Class B (30 hours)

  • CDL Class B Training

    Corridor CDL Training, INC., North LibertyClass BHybrid · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,000
    Program website, CDL Class B Training

  • Class A CDL Refresher (40 hours)

    Kirkwood Community College, Cedar RapidsRefresher · Accredited schoolIn person · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,500
    Program website, Class A CDL Refresher (40 hours)

  • CDL Train & Test

    Northwest Iowa Community College, SheldonCDL (class not stated) · Accredited schoolHybrid · 2 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $33,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $995
    Program website, CDL Train & Test

  • Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Certificate

    Hawkeye Community College, WaterlooClass B · Accredited schoolIn person · 2 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $39,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,399
    Program website, Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Certificate

  • CDL Driver Preparation

    Iowa Valley Community College District, MarshalltownCDL (class not stated) · Accredited schoolHybrid · 2 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $42,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $899
    Program website, CDL Driver Preparation

  • CDL Class B (50 hours)

    Kirkwood Community College, Cedar RapidsClass B · Accredited schoolIn person · 2 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,400
    Program website, CDL Class B (50 hours)

  • CE Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT)/CDL-A

    Iowa Lakes Community College, EsthervilleClass A · Accredited schoolHybrid · 2 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,500
    Program website, CE Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT)/CDL-A

  • School or Passenger Bus License

    Hawkeye Community College, WaterlooBus and passenger · Accredited schoolIn person · 2 weeks · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $999
    Program website, School or Passenger Bus License

  • Professional Driver Prep Program

    North Iowa Area Community College, Mason CityCDL (class not stated) · Accredited schoolHybrid · 3 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $53,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,120
    Program website, Professional Driver Prep Program

See all 32 CDL training programs of 12 weeks or less on the Iowa CDL training page, with filters

Welding classes 25

All welding programs in Iowa, with typical prices and results

  • Carbon TIG pipe welding course

    Siouxland Pipe Welding School DBA Midwest Welding Academy, Sioux CityPipe weldingIn person · 2 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,500
    Program website, Carbon TIG pipe welding course

  • Stainless TIG pipe welding course

    Siouxland Pipe Welding School DBA Midwest Welding Academy, Sioux CityPipe weldingIn person · 2 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,500
    Program website, Stainless TIG pipe welding course

  • Stainless structural TIG welding course

    Siouxland Pipe Welding School DBA Midwest Welding Academy, Sioux CityStructural weldingIn person · 2 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,500
    Program website, Stainless structural TIG welding course

  • Stainless structural stick welding course

    Siouxland Pipe Welding School DBA Midwest Welding Academy, Sioux CityStructural weldingIn person · 2 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,500
    Program website, Stainless structural stick welding course

  • Carbon stick pipe welding course

    Siouxland Pipe Welding School DBA Midwest Welding Academy, Sioux CityPipe weldingIn person · 3 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,500
    Program website, Carbon stick pipe welding course

  • Structural MIG welding course

    Siouxland Pipe Welding School DBA Midwest Welding Academy, Sioux CityStructural weldingIn person · 3 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,500
    Program website, Structural MIG welding course

  • Structural stick welding course Fillet welds

    Siouxland Pipe Welding School DBA Midwest Welding Academy, Sioux CityStructural weldingIn person · 3 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,500
    Program website, Structural stick welding course Fillet welds

  • Structural stick welding course Groove welds

    Siouxland Pipe Welding School DBA Midwest Welding Academy, Sioux CityStructural weldingIn person · 3 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,500
    Program website, Structural stick welding course Groove welds

  • TIG Welding

    Southwestern Community College, CrestonSingle welding process · Accredited schoolIn person · 4 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $55,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $895
    Program website, TIG Welding

  • MIG Welding

    Southwestern Community College, CrestonSingle welding process · Accredited schoolIn person · 4 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $995
    Program website, MIG Welding

See all 25 welding programs of 12 weeks or less on the Iowa welding classes page, with filters

CNA classes 19

All CNA programs in Iowa, with typical prices and results

  • Nurse Aide - Certificate

    Iowa Western Community College, Council BluffsNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · 2 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $19,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $595
    Program website, Nurse Aide - Certificate

  • Nurse Assistant Basic 75-Hour Course

    American Institute of Caring, West Des MoinesNursing assistant (CNA)In person · 2 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $750
    Program website, Nurse Assistant Basic 75-Hour Course

  • Basic Nurse Aide - Certification

    Northeast Community College, Norfolk, NENursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · 3 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $10,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $384
    Program website, Basic Nurse Aide - Certification

  • CNA

    Health Tech Associates, West Des MoinesNursing assistant (CNA)Hybrid · 4 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $24,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $700
    Program website, CNA

  • Nurse Aide

    Indian Hills Community College, OttumwaNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · 4 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $26,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $998
    students trained with WIOA funding
    6
    Program website, Nurse Aide

  • HeartCert CNA

    HeartCert, Cedar RapidsNursing assistant (CNA)Hybrid · 4 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,099
    Program website, HeartCert CNA

  • Certified Nurse Aide

    Southwestern Community College, CrestonNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · 6 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $15,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $675
    Program website, Certified Nurse Aide

  • Nurse Aide Training

    Kirkwood Community College, Cedar RapidsNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · 6 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $20,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $715
    students trained with WIOA funding
    19
    Program website, Nurse Aide Training

  • Certified Nurse Aide (75 hr Nurse Aide Instruction) 6010009 (Continuing Education)

    Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, DavenportNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · 6 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $22,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $629
    Program website, Certified Nurse Aide (75 hr Nurse Aide Instruction) 6010009 (Continuing Education)

  • Nursing Assistant CNA - Certificate

    Western Iowa Tech Community College, Sioux CityNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · 6 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $31,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $808
    Program website, Nursing Assistant CNA - Certificate

See all 19 CNA programs of 12 weeks or less on the Iowa CNA classes page, with filters

IT training 19

All IT training programs in Iowa, with typical prices and results

  • ITIL 4 Foundation

    Global Lynx, Inc., based in Upper Arlington, OHIT support and help deskOnline · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $955
    Program website, ITIL 4 Foundation

  • IT-1100: Fundamentals of IT

    MedCerts, based in Livonia, MICompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prepOnline · 3 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $45,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,300
    Program website, IT-1100: Fundamentals of IT

  • IT-7100: Cloud Computing (Cloud+)

    MedCerts, based in Livonia, MICloud computing (AWS and Azure)Online · 3 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,200
    Program website, IT-7100: Cloud Computing (Cloud+)

  • 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
    Program website, IT-2100: PC Technician

  • IT-2200: IT Network Technician

    MedCerts, based in Livonia, MINetworking and system administrationOnline · 6 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $38,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,300
    Program website, IT-2200: IT Network Technician

  • IT-7200: AWS Solutions Architect Associate

    MedCerts, based in Livonia, MICloud computing (AWS and Azure)Online · 6 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,200
    Program website, IT-7200: AWS Solutions Architect Associate

  • Tek Ladder IT Support Bootcamp

    Centriq Group LLC dba Centriq Training, based in Kansas City, MOIT support and help deskOnline · 8 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $31,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $14,995
    Program website, Tek Ladder IT Support Bootcamp

  • IT Help Desk Program

    gener8tor Management, LLC, based in Madison, WIIT support and help deskOnline · 8 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $94,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,869
    Program website, IT Help Desk Program

  • CompTIA A+ Training Course with both CORE1 and CORE2 exams included

    Global Lynx, Inc., based in Upper Arlington, OHCompTIA A+ and IT Fundamentals prepOnline · 8 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,100
    Program website, CompTIA A+ Training Course with both CORE1 and CORE2 exams included

  • IT Support Specialist

    Change Course, Des MoinesIT support and help deskIn person · 8 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

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

See all 19 IT training programs of 12 weeks or less on the Iowa IT training page, with filters

Medication aide training 9

All medication aide programs in Iowa, with typical prices and results

  • Medication Aide - Certification

    Northeast Community College, Norfolk, NEMedication aide course · Accredited schoolIn person · 2 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $15,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $384
    Program website, Medication Aide - Certification

  • Medication Aide

    Iowa Western Community College, Council BluffsMedication aide course · Accredited schoolHybrid · 3 weeks · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $585
    Program website, Medication Aide

  • CE Certified Medication Aide

    Iowa Lakes Community College, EsthervilleMedication aide course · Accredited schoolHybrid · 4 weeks · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,497
    Program website, CE Certified Medication Aide

  • CE Medication Manager

    Iowa Lakes Community College, based in Estherville, IAMedication aide course · Accredited schoolOnline · 4 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $129
    Program website, CE Medication Manager

  • Certified Medication Aide

    Iowa Central Community College, Fort DodgeMedication aide course · Accredited schoolIn person · 5 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $46,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $549
    Program website, Certified Medication Aide

  • Medication Aide - Certificate

    Western Iowa Tech Community College, Sioux CityMedication aide course · Accredited schoolIn person · 6 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $15,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $642
    Program website, Medication Aide - Certificate

  • Medication Aide 6180001 (Continuing Education)

    Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, DavenportMedication aide course · Accredited schoolIn person · 7 weeks · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    $32,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $449
    Program website, Medication Aide 6180001 (Continuing Education)

  • Medication Aide

    Kirkwood Community College, Cedar RapidsMedication aide course · Accredited schoolIn person · 9 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $42,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $475
    Program website, Medication Aide

  • Certified Medication Aide

    Hawkeye Community College, WaterlooMedication aide course · Accredited schoolHybrid · 10 weeks · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    $37,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $499
    Program website, Certified Medication Aide

Project management certification 8

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

  • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)

    Kinetic Potential, based in Upper Marlboro, MDCAPM exam prep (entry level)Online · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,000
    Program website, Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)

  • PMP Boot Camp

    Kinetic Potential, based in Upper Marlboro, MDPMP exam prepOnline · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,000
    Program website, PMP Boot Camp

  • SAFe Government Practitioner

    SnapIT Solutions, based in Overland Park, KSAgile and ScrumOnline · 1 week · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,295
    Program website, SAFe Government Practitioner

  • Project Management Certificate

    Digital Workshop Center, based in Fort Collins, COProject management certificate or courseOnline · 6 weeks · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Left out
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,005
    Program website, Project Management Certificate

  • Project Management Program

    gener8tor Management, LLC, based in Madison, WIProject management certificate or courseOnline · 6 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,800
    Program website, Project Management Program

  • Foundations of Project Management Professional

    SnapIT Solutions, based in Overland Park, KSPMP exam prepOnline · 9 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,500
    Program website, Foundations of Project Management Professional

  • Agile Certified Practitioner

    SnapIT Solutions, based in Overland Park, KSAgile and ScrumOnline · 11 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,500
    Program website, Agile Certified Practitioner

  • Certificate in Project Management 1110010 (Online) (Continuing Education)

    Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, based in Davenport, IAProject management certificate or course · Accredited schoolOnline · 12 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $52,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $495
    Program website, Certificate in Project Management 1110010 (Online) (Continuing Education)

Cybersecurity training 6

All cybersecurity programs in Iowa, with typical prices and results

  • Security+Bootcamp

    Kinetic Potential, based in Upper Marlboro, MDSecurity certification exam prepOnline · 1 week · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,000
    Program website, Security+Bootcamp

  • Cybersecurity I: Intro to IT and Cybersecurity

    Kinetic Potential, based in Upper Marlboro, MDCybersecurity certificate or diplomaOnline · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,000
    Program website, Cybersecurity I: Intro to IT and Cybersecurity

  • Foundations of Cyber Security and Networking

    SnapIT Solutions, based in Overland Park, KSCybersecurity certificate or diplomaOnline · 4 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $22,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,500
    School website, Foundations of Cyber Security and Networking

  • IT-5100: IT Security Specialist

    MedCerts, based in Livonia, MISecurity certification exam prepOnline · 6 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Left out
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,300
    Program website, IT-5100: IT Security Specialist

  • IT-5000: IT Security and 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
    Program website, IT-5000: IT Security and Network Technician

  • Cybersecurity, 12 weeks Job oriented program. (220+ clock hours)

    Kinetic Potential, Upper Marlboro, MDCybersecurity certificate or diplomaHybrid · 12 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,000
    Program website, Cybersecurity, 12 weeks Job oriented program. (220+ clock hours)

Phlebotomy training 6

All phlebotomy programs in Iowa, with typical prices and results

  • Phlebotomy Certificate

    Southeastern Community College, West BurlingtonPhlebotomy technician · Accredited schoolIn person · 8 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $25,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,890
    Program website, Phlebotomy Certificate

  • Phlebotomy

    St. Luke's College, Sioux CityPhlebotomy technician · Accredited schoolIn person · 8 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $32,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,000
    Program website, Phlebotomy

  • Phlebotomy Technician 6110001 (Continuing Education)

    Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, DavenportPhlebotomy technician · Accredited schoolIn person · 9 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $25,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $950
    Program website, Phlebotomy Technician 6110001 (Continuing Education)

  • Phlebotomy - Certificate

    Iowa Western Community College, Council BluffsPhlebotomy technician · Accredited schoolIn person · 10 weeks · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,679
    Program website, Phlebotomy - Certificate

  • Phlebotomy Technician

    Iowa Valley Community College District, MarshalltownPhlebotomy technician · Accredited schoolIn person · 11 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $29,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,499
    Program website, Phlebotomy Technician

  • HI-6100: Phlebotomy Technician

    MedCerts, based in Livonia, MIPhlebotomy technicianOnline · 12 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $29,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,000
    Program website, HI-6100: Phlebotomy Technician

Hospitality management programs 5

All hospitality management programs in Iowa, with typical prices and results

  • Certified Guest Service Professional

    Goodwill of the Heartland, Iowa CityHotel and guest services job courseHybrid · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $12,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $284
    Program website, Certified Guest Service Professional

  • Front Desk Representative

    Goodwill of the Heartland, Iowa CityHotel and guest services job courseHybrid · 4 weeks · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,315
    Program website, Front Desk Representative

  • Guest Room Attendant

    Goodwill of the Heartland, Iowa CityHotel and guest services job courseHybrid · 4 weeks · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,468
    Program website, Guest Room Attendant

  • Hospitality Food Service Careers

    Goodwill of the Heartland, Iowa CityHotel and guest services job courseHybrid · 6 weeks · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,687
    Program website, Hospitality Food Service Careers

  • Hospitality Certificate

    Southeastern Community College, West BurlingtonHospitality and hotel management certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · 8 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,886
    Program website, Hospitality Certificate

Coding and software development courses 4

All coding and software programs in Iowa, with typical prices and results

  • Web Application Bootcamp: Back End Design *WABB.CPC

    Northeast Iowa Community College, CalmarCoding bootcamp · Accredited schoolIn person · 8 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $599
    Program website, Web Application Bootcamp: Back End Design *WABB.CPC

  • Foundations of JavaScript Development

    SnapIT Solutions, based in Overland Park, KSProgramming language or developer tool courseOnline · 9 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,500
    Program website, Foundations of JavaScript Development

  • Foundations of Java Development

    SnapIT Solutions, based in Overland Park, KSProgramming language or developer tool courseOnline · 9 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,500
    Program website, Foundations of Java Development

  • Foundations of C# Development

    SnapIT Solutions, based in Overland Park, KSProgramming language or developer tool courseOnline · 9 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,500
    Program website, Foundations of C# Development

Construction training programs 4

All construction programs in Iowa, with typical prices and results

  • Hospitality Maintenance Technician

    Goodwill of the Heartland, Iowa CityBuilding and facilities maintenanceHybrid · 5 weeks · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,457
    Program website, Hospitality Maintenance Technician

  • Certified Custodial Technician

    Goodwill of the Heartland, Iowa CityCustodial and grounds maintenanceHybrid · 6 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $16,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,860
    Program website, Certified Custodial Technician

  • Nebraska Maintenance Academy

    Nebraska Maintenance Academy, Omaha, NEBuilding and facilities maintenanceIn person · 12 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $35,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,265
    Program website, Nebraska Maintenance Academy

  • Building Construction *BUILD.CPC

    Northeast Iowa Community College, CalmarConstruction trades certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · 12 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $20,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,965
    Program website, Building Construction *BUILD.CPC

Heavy equipment operator training 4

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

Administrative assistant training 3

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

  • Office Technology Certificate

    Southeastern Community College, West BurlingtonAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · 12 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $30,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,451
    Program website, Office Technology Certificate

  • Business Computer Skills Certificate

    Southeastern Community College, West BurlingtonAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · 12 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,668
    Program website, Business Computer Skills Certificate

  • Administrative Professional Certificate Program

    Kirkwood Community College, Cedar RapidsAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · 12 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,995
    Program website, Administrative Professional Certificate Program

Pharmacy technician training 3

All pharmacy technician programs in Iowa, with typical prices and results

  • Pharmacy Technician

    Iowa Valley Community College District, MarshalltownPharmacy technician · Accredited schoolIn person · 7 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $32,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,299
    Program website, Pharmacy Technician

  • Pharmacy Technician - Online *PHRM.CPC

    Northeast Iowa Community College, based in Calmar, IAPharmacy technician · Accredited schoolOnline · 10 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $31,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,495
    Program website, Pharmacy Technician - Online *PHRM.CPC

  • Pharmacy Technician

    Change Course, based in Des Moines, IAPharmacy technicianOnline · 12 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,620
    Program website, Pharmacy Technician

Sterile processing technician training 3

All sterile processing programs in Iowa, with typical prices and results

  • Central Sterilization Service Technician

    Kirkwood Community College, Cedar RapidsSterile processing technician course · Accredited schoolIn person · 10 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $755
    School website, Central Sterilization Service Technician

  • Sterile Processing

    Iowa Western Community College, Council BluffsSterile processing technician course · Accredited schoolIn person · 11 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $795
    Program website, Sterile Processing

  • Sterile Processing/Supply Technician

    Des Moines Area Community College, AnkenySterile processing technician course · Accredited schoolIn person · 12 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $745
    Program website, Sterile Processing/Supply Technician

Carpentry classes 2

All carpentry programs in Iowa, with typical prices and results

  • Fundamentals of Construction

    North Iowa Area Community College, Mason CityConstruction and building trades · Accredited schoolHybrid · 3 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,795
    Program website, Fundamentals of Construction

  • Building Construction Certificate

    Southeastern Community College, West BurlingtonConstruction and building trades · Accredited schoolIn person · 12 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,544
    Program website, Building Construction Certificate

Customer service training 2

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

  • Customer Service and Sales

    Goodwill of the Heartland, Iowa CityCustomer service and retail sales courseHybrid · 6 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $5,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,476
    Program website, Customer Service and Sales

  • Customer Service *SVC.CPC

    Northeast Iowa Community College, CalmarCustomer service certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · 8 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,199
    Program website, Customer Service *SVC.CPC

Forklift certification 2

All forklift programs in Iowa, with typical prices and results

  • Forklift Operator Certificate

    Southeastern Community College, West BurlingtonForklift certification course · Accredited schoolIn person · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $54,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    Program website, Forklift Operator Certificate

  • Forklift Certification

    Des Moines Area Community College, AnkenyForklift certification course · Accredited schoolIn person · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $58,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $219
    School website, Forklift Certification

Manufacturing technician training 2

All manufacturing programs in Iowa, with typical prices and results

  • Manufacturing Production Technology

    Des Moines Area Community College, AnkenyManufacturing technician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · 12 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,600
    Program website, Manufacturing Production Technology

  • Production Specialist Certification

    Indian Hills Community College, OttumwaCertified Production Technician (CPT) course · Accredited schoolIn person · 12 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,299
    Program website, Production Specialist Certification

Teacher assistant certification 2

All teacher assistant programs in Iowa, with typical prices and results

  • Iowa Substitute Teacher Authorization 6160003 (Continuing Education)

    Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, DavenportSubstitute teacher course · Accredited schoolHybrid · 2 weeks · Associate's degree

    Earned a year, estimated
    $13,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $165
    Program website, Iowa Substitute Teacher Authorization 6160003 (Continuing Education)

  • Paraeducator Generalist

    Iowa Western Community College, Council BluffsParaprofessional and teacher assistant certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · 6 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $375
    Program website, Paraeducator Generalist

Accounting and bookkeeping classes 1

All accounting and bookkeeping programs in Iowa, with typical prices and results

  • Bookkeeping Specialist Certificate

    Hawkeye Community College, WaterlooBookkeeping certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · 11 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $31,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,199
    Program website, Bookkeeping Specialist Certificate

Business administration programs 1

All business programs in Iowa, with typical prices and results

  • Small Business Management Certificate

    Southeastern Community College, West BurlingtonEntrepreneurship and small business course · Accredited schoolHybrid · 12 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $19,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,436
    Program website, Small Business Management Certificate

CNC machinist training 1

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

Culinary school 1

All culinary programs in Iowa, with typical prices and results

  • Culinary Foundations *CUL.CPC

    Northeast Iowa Community College, CalmarCulinary arts certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · 8 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $11,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,699
    Program website, Culinary Foundations *CUL.CPC

Dental assistant programs 1

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

  • Dental Assistant

    Dental Assisting Technologies, Moline, ILDental assistantIn person · 12 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $21,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,000
    Program website, Dental Assistant

Digital marketing courses 1

All digital marketing programs in Iowa, with typical prices and results

  • Digital Marketing Developer

    DeltaV Code and Digital Marketing School, based in Cedar Rapids, IADigital marketing certificate or courseOnline · 5 weeks · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,000
    Program website, Digital Marketing Developer

Early childhood education programs 1

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

  • Child Care, Level 2 *CHLD.CPC

    Northeast Iowa Community College, CalmarChild care or preschool certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · 12 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $999
    Program website, Child Care, Level 2 *CHLD.CPC

EKG technician programs 1

All EKG technician programs in Iowa, with typical prices and results

  • EKG Technician Training

    Kirkwood Community College, Cedar RapidsEKG technician course · Accredited schoolIn person · 10 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $38,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $999
    Program website, EKG Technician Training

EMT classes 1

All EMT and paramedic programs in Iowa, with typical prices and results

Health information technology programs 1

All health information programs in Iowa, with typical prices and results

Home health aide training 1

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

  • Direct Support Professional *DSP.CPC

    Northeast Iowa Community College, based in Calmar, IAPersonal care aide or direct care worker course · Accredited schoolOnline · 8 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $750
    Program website, Direct Support Professional *DSP.CPC

Human resources training 1

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

  • SHRM Certified Professional (CP) and SHRM SCP Certification Preparation Course

    Morningside University, based in Sioux City, IAPHR and SHRM-CP exam prep · Accredited schoolOnline · 7 weeks · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $449

Human services programs 1

All human services programs in Iowa, with typical prices and results

  • Community Living Professional

    Goodwill of the Heartland, Iowa CityCase management and eligibility worker courseHybrid · 6 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,185
    Program website, Community Living Professional

Industrial maintenance technician training 1

All industrial maintenance programs in Iowa, with typical prices and results

  • Mechanical Maintenance Technician Certificate

    Southeastern Community College, West BurlingtonIndustrial maintenance certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · 12 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $28,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,248
    Program website, Mechanical Maintenance Technician Certificate

Supply chain and logistics training 1

All supply chain and logistics programs in Iowa, with typical prices and results

  • Certified Warehouse Technician

    Kirkwood Community College, Cedar RapidsWarehouse and logistics technician · Accredited schoolHybrid · 5 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $27,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,499
    Program website, Certified Warehouse Technician

Medical administrative assistant training 1

All medical office programs in Iowa, with typical prices and results

Medical assistant training 1

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

  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

    Indian Hills Community College, OttumwaClinical medical assistant · Accredited schoolHybrid · 12 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,574
    Program website, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Medical billing and coding training 1

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

  • Medical Billing and Coding

    Change Course, based in Des Moines, IABilling and codingOnline · 12 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,100
    Program website, Medical Billing and Coding

Mental health technician training 1

All mental health technician programs in Iowa, with typical prices and results

  • Mental Health Technician

    Iowa Western Community College, Council BluffsMental health technician certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · 11 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,629
    Program website, Mental Health Technician

Nail tech school 1

All nail technician programs in Iowa, with typical prices and results

  • Nail Technology

    Capri College, DubuqueNail technician license program · Accredited schoolIn person · 12 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $13,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,070
    Program website, Nail Technology

Paralegal programs 1

All paralegal programs in Iowa, with typical prices and results

  • Legal Secretary

    Change Course, Des MoinesLegal assistant or legal secretaryHybrid · 12 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,080
    Program website, Legal Secretary

Water treatment operator training 1

All water and wastewater programs in Iowa, with typical prices and results

  • Basic Training Water Treatment

    Kirkwood Community College, Cedar RapidsOperator exam prep or short course · Accredited schoolIn person · 2 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $49,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $560
    Program website, Basic Training Water Treatment

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 Iowa?

Which Iowa programs count as short

Approved by Iowa

Programs Iowa 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