Creating Noncredit Certificate Programs
Presented by: Brenda Vogley
Coordinator of Continuing Education and Workforce Development
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The University of Akron Wayne College
Regional Campus of The University of Akron Located approximately 30 miles southwest of
Akron in Orrville, OH Serves 2,500 credit students annually Serves 3,000 noncredit students or users of
services Offers a number of Associate degrees and
Certificate programs First two-year’s of coursework for bachelor’s
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The Office of Continuing Education
and Workforce DevelopmentOpen Enrollment Business and
Industry TrainingAssessment and
Certification CenterCareer and Certification Programs
Leadership Certification Test Center – • ACT Certification Center
Computer Training Team and Workforce • Castle WorldwideProfessional Development
Sales and Customer Service
• ISO-Quality
Online Classes and Programs
Lean , Six Sigma and Quality Productivity Training
• LaserGrade• Certiport• Kryterion
Ethics and Compliance
• Pearson Vue
Talent Management SHL, PreVisor and PAN
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Session Outline Why focus on noncredit certificate
programs? Tools to select noncredit certificate programs Current programs under adult career
pathways Providing credit toward a degree or
certificate Working with third party curriculum Recruiting students
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Why focus on Noncredit Certificate Programs? Many adults, especially those dislocated from long-time
employment, are not ready for college Many adults who do attempt college are placed in
developmental programs and “drop out” then “pass out” Most adults don’t have two or more years to attend college
on a full-time basis to be retrained, especially initially Provides more flexibility – getting new credit program
approved can be time consuming A new direction for Office of Continuing Education and
Workforce Development – open enrollment programs Ohio Skills Bank & Stackable Certificates Last but not least, the economic meltdown of 2008
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Selecting Noncredit Certificate Programs
A favorable employment outlook both across U.S. and in your state - https://ohiomeansjobs.com/omj/
http://online.onetcenter.org/ Tied to some type of nationally recognized
certification, so the credential is portable Articulate programs into credit toward associate
degrees if possible Earnings are over $10.00 per hr. – preferably
between $11.00 and $13.00 per hr. Completion in less than one year
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Current Certificate Programs Health Care
Cardiographic Technician (ECG) & & Phlebotomy Training Program
120 hours of Lab & Lecture 60 hours of Externship Certifications through:
-National Healthcareer Association -Cardiovascular Credentialing International
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Current Certificate Programs Health Care
Clinical Medical Assistant 134 hours of Lab & Lecture 160 hours of Externship Certification through:
-National Center for Competency -National Healthcareer Association
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Current Certificate Programs Health Care
Pharmacy Technician Certification Preparation 56 hours of Lab & Lecture Certification through:
-Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Examination (PTCB) Examination - The Institute for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT) Examination
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Current Certificate Programs Health Care
Health Information Technology Professional 160 hours of Online Training Certification through:
-The Certified Health Informatics Systems Professional (CHISP) Exam
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Career Training ProgramsHealth & Fitness
Personal Trainer Certification Preparation
30 hours of Lecture & Lab Certification Through:
-National Council on Strength and Fitness Certified Personal (NCSF-CPT)
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Career Training ProgramsAnimal Care
Veterinary Aide and Pet Care 42 hours of Lecture & Lab Currently looking to expand this program
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Career Training ProgramsOther Programs
Office Administration Legal Office Administrative Professional Small Business Accounting Certificate
Information Technology Web Design Certificate Network Security Professional
CompTIA Security+ Exam
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Scheduling Noncredit Certificate Programs
Optimal schedule = One time per week
3-4 hours at a time Breaks & Flexibility Online & Blended-Learning
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Credit Where Credit is DueTechnical Experience Assessment Program
(TEA) Students may be able to earn up to 24
credit hours for introductory-level technical courses in our associate degree programs through the TEA program. The exact amount of credit will depend upon the student’s major area of study and, of course, his/her experience.
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Earning Credit – Articulation AgreementsAssociate of Technical Studies –
Statewide The Associate of Technical Studies
permits students to combine various courses from two or more of the college's existing programs with other University credits, with credits earned at other postsecondary institutions, and/or with training received throughout other educational enterprises.
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Earning Credit – Articulation Agreements
Business Management Technology
Computer and Business Technology
Health Care Office Management
Exercise Technology
Small Business Accounting Certificate
Network Security Professional (Security+)
Health Information Technology Professional
Personal Trainer Certification Preparation
Associate Degrees granted by
UA Wayne College
Noncredit Certificate Program
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Our Partners
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Third Party Curriculum
No upfront costs for curriculum development
Equipment is provided Assistance with
externships Assistance with finding
instructors Offer payment plans
May have a lower operating margin
Involve 3rd party in handling student complaints
Administrative time Can’t always get a
hold of them immediately
Pros Cons
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Recruiting Students for Noncredit Certificate Programs
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Already on campus ABLE Classes One-Stops, Libraries, other off Campus Locations Classified advertisements Profiling current students – GIS and target marketing
to similar populations Job Fairs Email marketing – Constant Contact Revised and Updatable Website Mailing lists Credit class schedule mailer
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Questions?
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Contact Information:Brenda VogleyCoordinator of Continuing Education
and Workforce Development The University of Akron Wayne College1901 Smucker RoadOrrville, OH [email protected]/ce