Credentialing

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
  • Spring 2026 Offering:  January 20 – April 6, 2026 (Registration is closed)
  • Fall 2026 Offering: September 8 – November 13, 2026

CTE in Colorado – Secondary only (Face to face Session):

• CACTE – July 2026 in Pueblo – 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

CTE Director Training

• CACTA – January 2026 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

Work-based Learning Training

Work-based Learning Training – Virtual Schedule:

• May 28, 2026 from 11:00am – 4:00pm – Registration for Work-Based Learning