Minnesota Dual Training Grant

Get Reimbursed Up to $6,000 per employee for training with the Minnesota Dual-Training Pipeline

 If you're a Minnesota employer, you can make use of Dual Training Grants to get boost your IT teams skills. These grants cover up to $150,000 in training per company and include courses on the in-demand technical skills needed in today's digital workforce . 

As an authorized training provider, New Horizons has a strong history of partnering with Minnesota companies to take advantage of these training funds. We will work with you to select your courses, build your training program outline and submit your application. 

It's Easy to get Started!

  • Browse the below list of approved courses.
  • Contact your New Horizons representative, or fill out our form, to schedule a meeting to discuss your needs.
  • Your New Horizons representative will assist you in the application process and create your dual-training program outline based on your needs.
  • Submit your application to the Minnesota Office of Higher Education.
  • Get trained, certified, and reimbursed!

For more details on the program, click here to visit the Minnesota Department of Higher Education FAQ page on the Minnesota Dual Training Grant: https://www.ohe.state.mn.us

Get Started!


Eligible Courses

Application Developer

Developing on AWS
Cisco Developing Applications and Automating Workflows v1.0 (DEVASC)
Developing Applications with Google Cloud
MS-600T00 Building Applications and Solutions with Microsoft 365 Core Services
AZ-220T00 Microsoft Azure IoT Developer
PL-400T00 Microsoft Power Platform Developer
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Business Intelligence Developer/Architect

BA30 - Foundations of Business Analysis
BA08 - Agile for Business Analysts
BACP02 - Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) Exam Preparation
ITIL4 Foundation
ITIL4 Strategic Leader Digital and IT Strategy (DITS)
PL-300T00: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst
Tableau Desktop- Part 1
Tableau Desktop- Part 2

Cloud Architect

CompTIA Cloud+ Certification+B19:B60
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials
Advanced Developing on AWS
Advanced Architecting on AWS
Systems Operations on AWS
Architecting on AWS - Accelerator
Google Cloud Fundamentals - Core Infrastructure
AZ-040T00: Automating Administration with PowerShell
AZ-900T00 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
AZ-104T00 - Microsoft Azure Administrator
AZ-140T00 Configuring and Operating Windows Virtual Desktop on Microsoft Azure
AZ-305T00: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions
AZ-400T00 Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions
AZ-700T00: Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions
AZ-800T00: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure
AZ-801T00: Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services
MS-900T01 Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
MS-100T00 Microsoft 365 Identity and Services
MS-101T00 Microsoft 365 Mobility and Security
MS-203T00 Microsoft 365 Messaging
MS-600T00 Building Applications and Solutions with Microsoft 365 Core Services
MS-700T00 Managing Microsoft Teams
MS-720T00: Microsoft Teams Voice Engineer
PL-900T00 Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals
PL-200T00 Microsoft Power Platform Functional Consultant
MB-910T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Fundamentals (CRM)
MB-920T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Fundamentals (ERP)
MB-210T01 Dynamics 365 for Customer Engagement for Sales
MB-220T00 Dynamics 365 for Marketing
MB-230T01 Dynamics 365 for Customer Engagement for Customer Service
MB-240T00 Dynamics 365 for Field Service
MB-300T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365: Core Finance and Operations
MB-310T00 Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations, Financials
MB-800T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Consultant
Salesforce Administration Essentials for New Admins in Lightning Experience (ADX201)
Salesforce Certification Preparation for Administrator (CRT101)
VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage
VMware vSphere- Troubleshooting
VMware vSphere- Optimize and Scale plus Troubleshooting Fast Track

Computer User Support Specialist

CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ Certification (ITF+)
CompTIA A+ Certification
CompTIA Network+ Certification
MD-100T00: Windows Client
MD-101T00 Managing Modern Desktops
AZ-040T00: Automating Administration with PowerShell
CompTIA Server+ Certification

Data Science/Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Specialist

CompTIA Data+
The Machine Learning Pipeline on AWS
Practical Data Science with Amazon SageMaker
Data Warehousing on AWS
AI-900T00 - Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals
DP-900T00 Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals
DP-090T00: Implementing a Machine Learning Solution 
DP-100T01 Designing and Implementing a Data Science Solution on Azure
DP-203T00 Data Engineering on Microsoft Azure
DP-300T00: Administering Microsoft Azure SQL Solutions
DP-420T00: Designing and Implementing Cloud-Native Applications 
DP-500T00 Designing and Implementing Enterprise-Scale Analytics Solutions 
AI-102T00 Designing and Implementing a Microsoft Azure AI Solution

Database Administrator

CompTIA Data+
Practical Data Science with Amazon SageMaker
Data Warehousing on AWS
DP-300T00: Administering Microsoft Azure SQL Solutions
DP-900T00 Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals
DP-080T00 Querying Data with Microsoft Transact-SQL
DP-300T00: Administering Microsoft Azure SQL Solutions
DP-420T00: Designing and Implementing Cloud-Native Applications
Oracle 19c PL/SQL Fundamentals

Information Security Analyst/Specialist

CompTIA Security+ Certification+B90:B121
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst Certification (CySA+)
CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner Certification (CASP+) (Exam CAS-004)
CompTIA Penetration Testing Certification (PenTest+) - (Exam PT0-002)
AWS Security Essentials
Security Engineering on AWS
Cisco Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals v1.0 (CBROPS)
EC-Council Certified Cybersecurity Technician (C|CT)
EC-Council Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)
EC-Council Certified Network Defender (C-ND)
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
AZ-040T00: Automating Administration with PowerShell
MS-500T00 Microsoft 365 Security Administrator
AZ-500T00 Microsoft Azure Security Technologies
MS-100T00 Microsoft 365 Identity and Services
MS-101T00 Microsoft 365 Mobility and Security
SC-900T00 Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity
SC-200T00 Microsoft Security Operations Analyst
SC-300T00 Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator
SC-400T00 Microsoft Information Protection Administrator
SC-100T00 Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect

IT Project Planner/Manager

CompTIA Project+ Certification (Foundations)
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) 
Project Management Professional (PMP)® Training
PMI - Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
Certified Agile Service Manager
ITIL4 Foundation

Network Engineer

CompTIA Network+ Certification
CompTIA Linux+ Certification
AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials
Architecting on AWS - Accelerator
Advanced Architecting on AWS
Networking in Google Cloud
WA590 IBM WebSphere Application Server V9 Administration
WA599 WebSphere Application Server V9 Admin in a Federated Environment
AZ-040T00: Automating Administration with PowerShell
AZ-700T00: Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions
AZ-800T00: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure
AZ-801T00: Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services
Cisco Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions v1.0 (CCNA)
Cisco Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower Next Gen Firewall v1.0 (SSNGFW)
Cisco® Implementing Cisco® Data Center Core Technologies v1.1 (DCCOR)
Cisco Implementing & Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Tech v1.2 (ENCOR)
ITIL4 Foundation

Software Engineer/Developer

CompTIA Linux+ Certification
AZ-204T00-A: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure
AZ-220T00 Microsoft Azure IoT Developer
MS-600T00 Building Applications and Solutions with Microsoft 365 Core Services
Developing on AWS
MB-500T00 Dynamics 365 - Finance and Operations Apps Developer
PL-100T00 Microsoft Power Platform App Maker
PL-400T00 Microsoft Power Platform Developer
PL-500T00 Microsoft Power Automate RPA Developer
DP-420T00: Designing and Implementing Cloud-Native Applications 

Testing and Quality Assurance Analyst

CompTIA Linux+ Certification
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
PMI - Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)

Web Developer - Back End

Developing on AWS
Advanced Developing on AWS
AZ-204T00-A: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure
AZ-220T00 Microsoft Azure IoT Developer
DP-420T00: Designing and Implementing Cloud-Native Applications 
MS-600T00 Building Applications and Solutions with Microsoft 365 Core Services
MB-500T00 Dynamics 365 - Finance and Operations Apps Developer
Developing on AWS
Advanced Developing on AWS
PL-100T00 Microsoft Power Platform App Maker
PL-400T00 Microsoft Power Platform Developer
PL-500T00 Microsoft Power Automate RPA Developer
MB-500T00 Dynamics 365 - Finance and Operations Apps Developer