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 44667330-684-8983bdv1@uakron.eduwww.wayne.uakron.edu/ce