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Workforce & Professional Development

Workforce & Industry Certification Training

CCA offers hundreds of professional development courses to take your career to the next level. Many of these courses are delivered in a remote, online format. Some are self-paced and others are instructor-facilitated. Please see the individual course listings for information on the course delivery model and schedule, where appropriate. Fast-track skills courses start at $79 and many can be completed in as few as 3 to 5 hours. Industry certification courses require a longer time commitment; those hours are noted for each course. See sections below for courses and detailed descriptions.

Medical, Caregiving and Education	Computers, Technology, and Data Analysis
Project Management	Management, Leadership, and Finance
Sales, Marketing, HR, and Accounting	Construction and Sustainability
Communication, Language, Personal Growth, and Writing	Supply Chain, Six Sigma, and Lean

Did you know? The number of skills required for a single job is increasing 10% year over year. One-third of the skills that appeared in an average job posting in 2017 are no longer needed in 2021. (Top 5 Priorities for HR Leaders in 2021, Garner 2020)

More than one billion jobs, almost one-third of all jobs worldwide, are likely to be transformed in the next decade, with 94% of business leaders expecting employees to pick up new skills on the job. (Upskilling for Shared Prosperity, World Economic Forum, January 2021)

What does future job growth look like in Colorado? What are some of the best fields to get into? What skills do you need to be competitive? Check out the 2021 Colorado Talent Pipeline Report. CCA can help you grow your skill set, obtain industry certifications, and gain access to Colorado’s top jobs.

For additional information or questions, email WFPD@ccaurora.edu or call 303-340-5236.