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
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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
degrees
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The Office of Continuing Education
and Workforce Development
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Open Enrollment
Business and Industry
Training
Assessment and
Certification Center
Career and Certification
Programs
Leadership
Certification Test Center –
Computer Training
Team and Workforce
Professional 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
• ACT Certification Center
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• Castle Worldwide
Session Outline
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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?
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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
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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
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Cardiographic Technician (ECG)
& Phlebotomy Training Program
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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
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Clinical Medical Assistant
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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
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Pharmacy Technician
Certification Preparation
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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
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Health Information
Technology Professional
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160 hours of Online Training
Certification through:
-The Certified Health Informatics Systems
Professional (CHISP) Exam
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Career Training Programs
Health & Fitness
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Personal Trainer Certification Preparation
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30 hours of Lecture & Lab
Certification Through:
-National Council on Strength
and Fitness Certified Personal
(NCSF-CPT)
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Career Training Programs
Animal Care
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Veterinary Aide and Pet Care
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42 hours of Lecture & Lab
Currently looking to expand this program
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Career Training Programs
Other Programs
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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
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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 Due
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Technical 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 Agreements
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Associate 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
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Associate Degrees granted by
UA Wayne College
Business Management
Technology
Computer and Business
Technology
Health Care Office
Management
Exercise Technology
Noncredit Certificate Program
Small Business Accounting
Certificate
Network Security
Professional (Security+)
Health Information
Technology Professional
Personal Trainer
Certification Preparation
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Our Partners
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Third Party Curriculum
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Pros
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No upfront costs for
curriculum development
Equipment is provided
Assistance with
externships
Assistance with finding
instructors
Offer payment plans
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May have a lower
operating margin
Involve 3rd party in
handling student
complaints
Administrative time
Can’t always get a hold
of them immediately
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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 Vogley
Coordinator of Continuing Education
and Workforce Development
The University of Akron Wayne College
1901 Smucker Road
Orrville, OH 44667
330-684-8983
bdv1@uakron.edu
www.wayne.uakron.edu/ce
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