Adult Education
Learning for Work and Life

The Division of Lifelong Learning and Workforce Development helps adults turn learning into opportunity. We create flexible pathways for people to enter or return to higher education, gain workforce credentials and job-ready skills, advance professionally, and pursue learning for personal growth. Our mission: To help strengthen Ohio’s economic vitality through workforce training and education.

Microcredentials, Certificates, and Certifications

Credentials matter. Quality credentials matter more.

At Cleveland State University, our quality framework is built on five connected pillars: faculty expertise, industry partnership, competency-based assessment, work-based learning, and multiple pathways for continuing your education, including opportunities to progress toward a degree.

Explore microcredentials designed for educators, engineers, managers, health care professionals, energy professionals, public-sector leaders, and other in-demand careers.

CSU's Signature Microcredentials

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Industry Aligned Workforce Development Pathways

Online Certificates and Certifications

Short-term credentials | Finish in six months or less

In-Demand Jobs: Healthcare, Manufacturing, Skilled Trades, Technology
Lifelong Learning | Professional Development

Using WIOA funding? Look for CSU’s WIET-Approved designation.

Executive Director
Nancy M. Pratt, Ph.D.
n.pratt@csuohio.edu