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Short certificate programs in North Dakota

35 programs that take 12 weeks or less, in 10 fields, every one approved for WIOA funding in North Dakota

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. 35 of the 176 North Dakota programs that report a length take 12 weeks or less.

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Short programs in North Dakota, shortest first

CDL training 11

All CDL training programs in North Dakota, with typical prices and results

  • Commercial Driver's License

    TrainND Northwest, WillistonCDL (class not stated) · Accredited schoolHybrid · 3 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $62,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,500
    students trained with WIOA funding
    98

  • CDL/Truck Driving

    TrainND Southeast, FargoCDL (class not stated) · Accredited schoolHybrid · 3 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $53,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,495
    students trained with WIOA funding
    29

  • Commercial Drivers License (CDL)

    TrainND Southwest, BismarckCDL (class not stated) · Accredited schoolIn person · 3 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,300
    students trained with WIOA funding
    15

  • 120-hour Class A Behind-the-Wheel Training Program

    Commercial Education and Safety LLC, West FargoClass AIn person · 3 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $55,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,450
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3

  • 160-hour Class A Behind-the-Wheel Training Program

    Commercial Education and Safety LLC, West FargoClass AIn person · 4 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $51,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,250
    students trained with WIOA funding
    108

  • Class A CDL Training - Licensure

    160 Driving Academy, FargoClass AIn person · 4 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $58,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,200
    students trained with WIOA funding
    14

  • CDL Training

    All States Driving Academy, Grand ForksCDL (class not stated)Hybrid · 4 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    $33,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,500
    students trained with WIOA funding
    23

  • 80-hour Class A Behind-the-Wheel Training Program

    Commercial Education and Safety LLC, West FargoClass AHybrid · 4 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $52,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,000
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3

  • Pro Truck Driver - 40 hour class

    Commercial Education and Safety LLC, West FargoCDL (class not stated)Hybrid · 4 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $72,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,000

  • CDL Over-the-Road Truck Driving

    North Valley Career & Technology Center, GraftonCDL (class not stated)Hybrid · 6 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $43,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,500
    students trained with WIOA funding
    12

See all 11 CDL training programs of 12 weeks or less on the North Dakota CDL training page, with filters

Welding classes 11

All welding programs in North Dakota, with typical prices and results

  • 80MIG1 GMAW - Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG) Skills

    Lynnes Welding Training Inc, FargoSingle welding process · Accredited schoolHybrid · 2 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,500

  • Welding Diploma Program

    Bismarck State College, BismarckGeneral welding · Accredited schoolHybrid · 3 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $39,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,850

  • 120STK1 SMAW - Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick) Program

    Lynnes Welding Training Inc, FargoSingle welding process · Accredited schoolHybrid · 3 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $61,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,500
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4

  • 120MIG1 GMAW - Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG) Program

    Lynnes Welding Training Inc, FargoSingle welding process · Accredited schoolHybrid · 3 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,300

  • 120TIG1 GTAW - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG) Program

    Lynnes Welding Training Inc, FargoSingle welding process · Accredited schoolHybrid · 3 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,300

  • 200 Hour Gas Metal Arc Welding Skills

    Lynnes Welding Training Inc, FargoSingle welding process · Accredited schoolHybrid · 5 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $40,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,000
    students trained with WIOA funding
    9

  • 200 hr PIPSTK1 Uphill SMAW Pipe Welding (Stick) Program

    Lynnes Welding Training Inc, FargoPipe welding · Accredited schoolHybrid · 5 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,800

  • 200 hr PIPTIG1 GTAW Pipe Welding (TIG) Program

    Lynnes Welding Training Inc, FargoPipe welding · Accredited schoolHybrid · 5 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $13,000

  • Intro to Industry Welding

    North Valley Career & Technology Center, GraftonGeneral weldingHybrid · 6 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,600

  • Welding Fast Track Program

    Bismarck State College, BismarckGeneral welding · Accredited schoolHybrid · 8 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $32,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,500
    students trained with WIOA funding
    11

See all 11 welding programs of 12 weeks or less on the North Dakota welding classes page, with filters

CNA classes 5

All CNA programs in North Dakota, with typical prices and results

  • Certified Nursing Assistant

    TrainND Southwest, BismarckNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolHybrid · 2 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $850
    students trained with WIOA funding
    5

  • Certified Nursing Assistant

    TrainND Northwest, WillistonNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolHybrid · 2 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $35,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,000
    students trained with WIOA funding
    17

  • Certified Nursing Assistant

    TrainND Southeast, FargoNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolHybrid · 3 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $25,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,000
    students trained with WIOA funding
    5

  • Certified Nurse Assistant

    TrainND Northeast, Devils LakeNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolHybrid · 3 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $27,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $875
    students trained with WIOA funding
    7

  • Certified Nurses Assistant

    North Valley Career & Technology Center, GraftonNursing assistant (CNA)Hybrid · 3 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $14,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $820
    students trained with WIOA funding
    6

Crane operator training 2

All crane operator programs in North Dakota, with typical prices and results

  • Certified Crane Operator Preparation Course

    TrainND Northwest, WillistonMobile crane operator course · Accredited schoolHybrid · 1 week · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    $52,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,500

  • 10 Day Novice Crane Training Program

    TrainND Northwest, WillistonMobile crane operator course · Accredited schoolHybrid · 2 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,000
    students trained with WIOA funding
    7

Digital marketing courses 1

All digital marketing programs in North Dakota, with typical prices and results

  • Digital Marketing and Analytics

    University of Jamestown, based in Jamestown, NDDigital marketing certificate or course · Accredited schoolOnline · 8 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,960

Fire academy 1

All firefighter programs in North Dakota, with typical prices and results

  • Wildland Firefighter Training

    TrainND Southwest, BismarckWildland firefighter course · Accredited schoolHybrid · 2 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $300

Medication aide training 1

All medication aide programs in North Dakota, with typical prices and results

  • Certified Medication Assistant (CMA II)

    TrainND Southwest, BismarckMedication aide course · Accredited schoolIn person · 4 weeks · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $825

Nail tech school 1

All nail technician programs in North Dakota, with typical prices and results

  • Nail Technician

    Salon Professional Academy (The), FargoNail technician license program · Accredited schoolIn person · 12 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,700

Phlebotomy training 1

All phlebotomy programs in North Dakota, with typical prices and results

  • Phlebotomy Technician

    TrainND Southwest, BismarckPhlebotomy technician · Accredited schoolHybrid · 6 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,038

Solar and wind technician training 1

All solar and wind programs in North Dakota, with typical prices and results

  • Tioga Wind Technician Academy

    TrainND Northeast, Devils LakeWind turbine technician training · Accredited schoolHybrid · 2 weeks · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $14,000

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 North Dakota programs count as short

Approved by North Dakota

Programs North Dakota 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