Under the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education (SBCCOE) board rules governing credentialing, all secondary instructors who teach in a Colorado Community College System (CCCS) approved program must hold a valid credential.
At the postsecondary level, CRS 23-60-304 indicates postsecondary CTE instructors must hold a valid credential.
A credential ensures that the CTE program provides students with well qualified instructors possessing appropriate occupational and educational experience.
The Colorado Community College System office and Colorado CTE do not issue any credentials. We provide professional development training required to move from an initial to a professional credential through a variety of free offerings. To apply, see requirements and check on an application, please visit one of the following:
- For Secondary, visit Colorado Department of Education’s CTE credentialing page
- For Postsecondary, connect with your colleges Credentialing Officer
Professional Development/Training for CTE:
CTE in Colorado
This course covers everything required to move your initial CTE credential to the professional CTE credential.
CTE in Colorado Online Session Schedule (Self-paced, free option):
- CTE in Colorado Registration
- Fall 2026 Offering: September 8 – November 13, 2026
CTE in Colorado – Secondary only (Face to face Session):
- CACTE – July 2027 in Loveland – offered as part of the pre-conference, but must attend entire conference
- CACTE Summit Information
- Note that we do not host this conference, so you will need to contact CACTE directly with any conference related questions
- CACTE Summit Information
CTE Director Training
- CACTA – January 2027 in Loveland – offered as part of the conference and must attend entire conference to receive CTE Director Certificate of Completion
- CACTA Mid-Winter Conference Information
- Note that we do not host this conference, so you will need to contact CACTA directly with any conference related questions
- CACTA Mid-Winter Conference Information
Work-based Learning Training
Work-based Learning Training – Virtual Schedule:
- January 7, 2027, Virtual Class 11:00-4:00pm. Free.
- May 20, 2027, Virtual Class 11:00-4:00pm. Free. Link to register coming in early 2027
Work-based Learning Training – In Person Schedule:
- September 28, 2026, In Person Class in Colorado Springs, CO (day prior to the Work-Based Learning Retreat in Colorado Springs, CO) 9:00-4:00pm. Free, lunch on your own.
- October 19, 2026, In Person Class in Thornton, CO (limited seats available). Free, lunch on your own.
- November 11, 2026, In Person Class in Glenwood Springs, CO (day prior to the emPWR Conference in Glenwood Springs, CO) 11:00-4:00pm. Small fee and lunch included. Registration coming soon and more information about the emPWR Conference found HERE
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March 2, 2027, In Person Class in Northern Colorado (day prior to the Work-Based Learning Retreat in Northern Colorado). More information and link to register coming in early 2027.