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Short certificate programs in Nebraska

97 programs that take 12 weeks or less, in 30 fields, every one approved for WIOA funding in Nebraska

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. 97 of the 569 Nebraska programs that report a length take 12 weeks or less.

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CDL training 15

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

  • CDL (Commercial Drivers License) - Licensure

    Mid-Plains Community College, North PlatteCDL (class not stated) · Accredited schoolIn person · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $52,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $250

  • CDL Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) Program for Class B Vehicles - Certificate of Completion

    Central States Safety & Driver Training LLC, KearneyClass BHybrid · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,500

  • Class B CDL Training - Licensure

    Northeast Community College, NorfolkClass B · Accredited schoolHybrid · 2 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $630
    Program website, Class B CDL Training - Licensure

  • CDL Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) Program for Class A Vehicles - Certificate of Completion

    Central States Safety & Driver Training LLC, KearneyClass AHybrid · 3 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $46,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,000
    students trained with WIOA funding
    21

  • 180 hour Class A CDL Truck Driver Training Course Licensure

    Roadmaster Drivers School, OmahaClass AIn person · 4 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $44,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,495
    students trained with WIOA funding
    196

  • Class A CDL Training - Licensure

    Rock Gate Capital, LLC (dba 160 Driving Academy), OmahaClass AHybrid · 4 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $42,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,950
    students trained with WIOA funding
    145
    Program website, Class A CDL Training - Licensure

  • CDL Driver Training - Licensure (Class A or Class B)

    Pro-Fleet CDL Driving Academy, OmahaClass A and Class BHybrid · 4 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $45,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,200
    students trained with WIOA funding
    55
    Program website, CDL Driver Training - Licensure (Class A or Class B)

  • Class A CDL Training - Certificate of Completion

    Western Nebraska Community College, ScottsbluffClass A · Accredited schoolHybrid · 4 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $46,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,750
    Program website, Class A CDL Training - Certificate of Completion

  • Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) - Truck Driving - Certificate of Completion

    Western Iowa Tech Community College, Sioux City, IACDL (class not stated) · Accredited schoolIn person · 4 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $72,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,060
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    School website, Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) - Truck Driving - Certificate of Completion

  • Class A Commercial Driver's License - Entry Level Driver Training Certificate of Completion

    CDL Academy LLC, CozadClass AIn person · 4 weeks · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,000
    Program website, Class A Commercial Driver's License - Entry Level Driver Training Certificate of Completion

See all 15 CDL training programs of 12 weeks or less on the Nebraska CDL training page, with filters

IT training 12

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

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

CNA classes 8

All CNA programs in Nebraska, with typical prices and results

  • Basic Nursing Assistant

    Western Nebraska Community College, ScottsbluffNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · 2 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $18,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $434
    Program website, Basic Nursing Assistant

  • Basic Nurse Aide - Certification

    Northeast Community College, NorfolkNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolHybrid · 3 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $13,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $384
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4
    Program website, Basic Nurse Aide - Certification

  • Nursing Assistant - Certificate of Completion toward Iowa State Licensure

    Western Iowa Tech Community College, Sioux City, IANursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolHybrid · 4 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $10,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,250
    School website, Nursing Assistant - Certificate of Completion toward Iowa State Licensure

  • Long-Term Care/Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Certificate of Completion, Certification

    Metropolitan Community College, OmahaNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · 5 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $12,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $520
    students trained with WIOA funding
    5
    School website, Long-Term Care/Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Certificate of Completion, Certification

  • Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) - Certification

    Fulton Homes Education Center, OmahaNursing assistant (CNA)In person · 5 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $360
    students trained with WIOA funding
    14
    Program website, Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) - Certification

  • Basic Nursing Assistant Training - Certification

    Nebraska Health Care Learning Center, LincolnNursing assistant (CNA)Hybrid · 6 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $23,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $358
    Program website, Basic Nursing Assistant Training - Certification

  • Nursing Assistant Course - Certification

    Central Community College, Grand IslandNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · 8 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $16,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $452
    students trained with WIOA funding
    35
    School website, Nursing Assistant Course - Certification

  • Certified Nurses Aid - Certificate

    Mid-Plains Community College, North PlatteNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · 8 weeks · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    $16,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $428

Medication aide training 7

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

Phlebotomy training 6

All phlebotomy programs in Nebraska, with typical prices and results

  • Phlebotomy - Certificate of Completion

    Fulton Homes Education Center, OmahaPhlebotomy technicianIn person · 6 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $850
    Program website, Phlebotomy - Certificate of Completion

  • Phlebotomy Procedures - Certificate

    Southeast Community College, LincolnPhlebotomy technician · Accredited schoolIn person · 8 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $17,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $430
    students trained with WIOA funding
    5
    Program website, Phlebotomy Procedures - Certificate

  • Phlebotomy - Certificate of completion

    Bryan College of Health Sciences, LincolnPhlebotomy technician · Accredited schoolIn person · 8 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $29,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $250
    Program website, Phlebotomy - Certificate of completion

  • Phlebotomy - Certificate of Completion; Certification

    Iowa Western Community College, Council Bluffs, IAPhlebotomy 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 of Completion; Certification

  • Phlebotomy Technician - Certificate of Completion

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

    Earned a year, estimated
    $35,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,000
    Program website, Phlebotomy Technician - Certificate of Completion

  • Phlebotomy Technician

    Union College, based in Lincoln, NEPhlebotomy technicianOnline · 12 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,000
    Program website, Phlebotomy Technician

Construction training programs 5

All construction programs in Nebraska, with typical prices and results

  • Hard Hat in Hand - Certificate of Completion

    Metropolitan Community College, OmahaNCCER Core or intro construction course · Accredited schoolIn person · 3 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $50,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $759
    School website, Hard Hat in Hand - Certificate of Completion

  • Facilities Maintenance Career Placement Program - Certificate

    Metropolitan Community College, OmahaBuilding and facilities maintenance · Accredited schoolIn person · 4 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $60,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,696
    School website, Facilities Maintenance Career Placement Program - Certificate

  • Commercial Custodian - Certificate

    Metropolitan Community College, OmahaCustodial and grounds maintenance · Accredited schoolHybrid · 5 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,437
    School website, Commercial Custodian - Certificate

  • Apartment Maintenance Technician - Certification

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

    Earned a year, estimated
    $35,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,665
    students trained with WIOA funding
    51
    Program website, Apartment Maintenance Technician - Certification

  • Construction Project Management - Certificate

    Mid-Plains Community College, North PlatteConstruction management and estimating certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · 12 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $149

Cybersecurity training 5

All cybersecurity programs in Nebraska, with typical prices and results

Project management certification 4

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

Welding classes 4

All welding programs in Nebraska, with typical prices and results

  • Welding Skills Upgrade - Certification

    Regional Technical Education Center, Inc. (RTEC), Yankton, SDGeneral weldingIn person · 6 weeks · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    $4,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,995
    School website, Welding Skills Upgrade - Certification

  • Welding Basics - Certificate

    Regional Technical Education Center, Inc. (RTEC), Yankton, SDGeneral weldingIn person · 6 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $27,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,995
    School website, Welding Basics - Certificate

  • Production Welding I - Certificate of Completion

    Southeast Community College, LincolnGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · 6 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $550
    Program website, Production Welding I - Certificate of Completion

  • Basic Welding - Certificate

    Southeast Community College, LincolnGeneral welding · Accredited schoolIn person · 8 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $72,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $299
    Program website, Basic Welding - Certificate

CNC machinist training 3

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

  • CNC Machine Training - Certificate

    Mid-Plains Community College, North PlatteMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · 3 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out

  • CNC Machining - Certification

    Regional Technical Education Center, Inc. (RTEC), Yankton, SDMachinist certificate or diplomaIn person · 7 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,900
    Program website, CNC Machining - Certification

  • Basic Precision Machining - Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

    Southeast Community College, LincolnMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · 8 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $57,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $169
    Program website, Basic Precision Machining - Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Data analytics courses 3

All data analytics programs in Nebraska, with typical prices and results

  • Data Science Management - Certificate of Completion

    Contemporary Analysis, LLC (dba Omaha Data Science Academy), OmahaData science and machine learningIn person · 4 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,500
    Program website, Data Science Management - Certificate of Completion

  • Data Visualization - Certificate of Completion

    Contemporary Analysis, LLC (dba Omaha Data Science Academy), OmahaPower BI, Tableau and other data tools courseIn person · 4 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,650
    Program website, Data Visualization - Certificate of Completion

  • Machine Learning and AI - Certificate of Completion

    Contemporary Analysis, LLC (dba Omaha Data Science Academy), OmahaData science and machine learningIn person · 12 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,650
    Program website, Machine Learning and AI - Certificate of Completion

EKG technician programs 2

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

  • Electrocardiogram Technician - Certification

    Fulton Homes Education Center, OmahaEKG technician courseIn person · 4 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $950
    Program website, Electrocardiogram Technician - Certification

  • EKG Technician

    Union College, based in Lincoln, NEEKG technician courseOnline · 12 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,000
    Program website, EKG Technician

Electrician training 2

All electrician training programs in Nebraska, with typical prices and results

Forklift certification 2

All forklift programs in Nebraska, with typical prices and results

  • Forklift Operator - Certificate

    Southeast Community College, LincolnForklift certification course · Accredited schoolIn person · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $41,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    Left out
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    School website, Forklift Operator - Certificate

  • Forklift Operator - Certification

    Northeast Community College, NorfolkForklift certification course · Accredited schoolIn person · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $55,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $150
    School website, Forklift Operator - Certification

Industrial maintenance technician training 2

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

Mental health technician training 2

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

RBT certification training 2

All RBT programs in Nebraska, with typical prices and results

  • Behavior Technician Specialist - Certificate of Completion

    MedCerts, LLC, based in Livonia, MIRegistered behavior technician (RBT) courseOnline · 12 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,500
    Program website, Behavior Technician Specialist - Certificate of Completion

  • Behavior Technician Specialist

    Union College, based in Lincoln, NERegistered behavior technician (RBT) courseOnline · 12 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,500
    Program website, Behavior Technician Specialist

Accounting and bookkeeping classes 1

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

  • Quickbooks Pro - Certificate

    Mid-Plains Community College, North PlatteQuickBooks and accounting software · Accredited schoolIn person · 1 week · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $219

Administrative assistant training 1

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

Electronics technician training 1

All electronics programs in Nebraska, with typical prices and results

EMT classes 1

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

  • Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (Accelerated Program) - Diploma

    Mid-Plains Community College, North PlatteParamedic · Accredited schoolIn person · 12 weeks · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated
    $30,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,598

Flight school 1

All pilot training programs in Nebraska, with typical prices and results

  • Drone Pilot - FAA Certified Remote Pilot

    Metropolitan Community College, OmahaDrone pilot (Part 107) course · Accredited schoolIn person · 4 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $450
    School website, Drone Pilot - FAA Certified Remote Pilot

Health information technology programs 1

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

Human resources training 1

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

Insurance license courses 1

All insurance license programs in Nebraska, with typical prices and results

Interpreter and translator training 1

All interpreter and translator programs in Nebraska, with typical prices and results

  • Interpreter and Translator - Certificate of Completion

    Southeast Community College, LincolnTranslator or interpreter certificate (general) · Accredited schoolIn person · 10 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $219
    School website, Interpreter and Translator - Certificate of Completion

Manufacturing technician training 1

All manufacturing programs in Nebraska, with typical prices and results

  • Manufacturing & Production Career Placement Program

    Metropolitan Community College, OmahaManufacturing technician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · 2 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,788
    School website, Manufacturing & Production Career Placement Program

Pharmacy technician training 1

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

Plumbing school 1

All plumbing programs in Nebraska, with typical prices and results

  • Professional Plumbing Basics - Certificate of Completion

    Mid-Plains Community College, North PlattePlumbing certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · 6 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $729

Sterile processing technician training 1

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

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

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Which Nebraska programs count as short

Approved by Nebraska

Programs Nebraska 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