Division of Lifelong Learning and Workforce Development
Executive Director
Nancy M. Pratt, Ph.D.
n.pratt@csuohio.edu
Noncredit Courses A–Z
| Course Name | Credential | Brief Description |
|---|---|---|
| AI Across Professions | Certificates | Build practical AI skills for your profession, everyday tasks, and personal interests with online, on-demand courses across industries. |
| AI for Educators (K-12) | Certificates | CSU and Ed3 Global partner to offer AI courses that help educators build skills across a range of teaching and learning strategies. Online, on-demand. |
| AI for the Workplace | Certificate | Build practical AI skills to improve research, streamline tasks, and create your own AI assistant through live, instructor-led online learning and personalized coaching, with no technical background required. |
| Clinical Dental Assistant | Industry Certifications May be WIOA-eligible | Prepare for a career in clinical dental assisting through instructor-led online coursework, in-person clinical training, and externships, with enrollment opening soon for January 2027. |
| Creative and Lifestyle Careers | Certificates and Certifications | Build practical skills for careers that draw on your creativity and ability to work with people. Explore online training in event planning, photography, floral design, life coaching, and more. |
| Criminal Justice | Certificates and Certifications Some options may be WIOA-eligible | Build skills and knowledge for work in criminal justice. Explore certificate programs that deepen your understanding of the justice system and strengthen your professional practice. Online, on-demand |
| Education (K-12) CE | Certificates (CEU) | Build skills for your work in K–12 education through professional development courses that offer continuing education units (CEUs). Online, on-demand. |
| Education and Personal Development | Certificates and Certifications | Build skills, explore new interests, and advance your professional and personal goals with online, on-demand courses in education and personal development. |
| Electrical Grid Management | Certificate (ADMS DERMS) | Build practical, system-level skills for real utility challenges, vendor solutions, and modern grid operations in this first-of-its-kind course with prerequisites. |
| Healthcare | Industry Certifications Some options may be WIOA-eligible | Explore noncredit courses and certificate programs designed to prepare you for opportunities in allied health. Online, on-demand. |
| Higher Education | Certificates | Explore courses and certificates in higher education teaching, adult learning, continuing education, instructional design, and creating globally engaged classrooms. |
| Industrial Skills | Industry Certifications | Build technical skills in manufacturing equipment, systems, and workplace practices while preparing for industry certifications through online, on-demand training. |
| Interpersonal Skills for Work | Certificates | Build interpersonal skills to communicate clearly, collaborate effectively, and navigate workplace challenges. Explore courses that strengthen your ability to work with others, manage conflict, and contribute to a productive team. |
| Legal Support & Paralegal | Certificates and Certifications Paralegal is WIOA-eligible *Not Continuing Legal Education (CLE) | Build skills for paralegal and legal support roles. Explore courses and certificate programs that develop your knowledge of legal procedures, research, and document preparation. Online, on-demand. |
| Lifelong Learning | Certificates and Certifications | Explore new interests and build skills for personal and professional growth through courses, certificates, and certifications with online and instructor-led options. |
| Manufacturing | Industry Certifications from Tooling U SME Some options may be WIOA-eligible | Build manufacturing skills in machining, maintenance, quality, and safety through online, on-demand courses from Tooling U-SME. |
| Math Skills for the Workplace | Certificates | Build practical math skills for workplace tasks and problem-solving. Choose basic or advanced courses to strengthen specific skills, or a complete course covering both foundational and advanced concepts. |
| Microgrid Systems | Certificate and Industry Certification Some options may be WIOA-eligible | Build foundational skills and knowledge in microgrids, Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), and Virtual Power Plants (VPPs). Online, instructor-led sessions. |
| Ohio Certified Public Manager | Certificate | The OCPM is a comprehensive and nationally certified development program for state and local government leaders. Instructor-led, in-person. |
| Quantum Computing | Certificates | Build practical quantum computing skills through advanced microcredentials combining online, on-demand learning with instructor-led labs, with prerequisites required. |
| Skilled Trades | Industry Certifications Some options may be WIOA-eligible | Build technical skills in HVAC, plumbing, electrical technology, and related trades through online, on-demand training in installation, maintenance, and safety. |
| Skills for the Energy and Environmental Workforce | Certificates and Certifications | Develop skills for the energy and environmental workforce through training in solar and wind energy, energy storage, building science, and solid waste operations. Explore technical courses and preparation for industry credential exams. |
| Technology and Digital Skills | Certificates and Certifications | Build practical skills in technology, digital design, photography, and drone operations to support your career and creative interests. |
| Wellness Practitioner CE | Certificates | Strengthen your skills in client and patient care through online, on-demand continuing education for massage therapists, chiropractors, and related practitioners. |
Executive Director
Nancy M. Pratt, Ph.D.
n.pratt@csuohio.edu