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Affordable Customized Training
WFD takes AU’s tradition of academic excellence beyond the traditional classroom and into the workplace. We offer industry-driven, non-credit courses, programs and certifications that help employers meet recruitment and retention goals, and that help individuals add value to their skillset.
We also partner with industry leaders, economic development organizations, state agencies, K-12 school districts and other higher education institutions to provide affordable, customized training opportunities – some are offered at NO COST to individuals or employers.
Our Clients
- Students – we help high school and college students enhance their education and upskill their resumes as they prepare to enter the workforce. Some of these opportunities are available at NO COST due to IMAP funding!
- Employers – we offer customized options, in-person and online, to help with training needs. We can even help you access funding to offset and/or cover the cost (if eligible). Learn more about TechCred and IMAP here!
- Professionals – we can help you upskill by adding professional credentials and certifications to your resume. These can set you apart from other candidates in today's competitive job market.
- Community Partners – connect with us to collaborate! We currently offer $1,000 credit toward Workforce Training for Gold Level Eagle Community Partners and work closely with the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation to fund a number of training programs and projects.
Credentials & Certifications
5G Readiness Certification
Earn all four micro-credentials for certification from Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA). Offered on a rotating basis; funding available!
Bootcamps for Educators
Earn graduate credit while learning about career readiness in the following industries:
- Semiconductor: Nov.18 at MAGNET in Cleveland!
- Telecommunications: TBD
- Manufacturing & Technology: Summer 2025
Many of our bootcamps are available to educators at NO COST!
Strategic Artificial Intelligence Certification
Provided by our workforce partner, ZSchool, these online certifications equip professionals with the skills to harness AI's power across sustainability, healthcare, sales, leadership, and environmental sectors, positioning you at the forefront of technological advancement in your field.
- Strategic Artificial Intelligence Certification: Dive into the AI revolution: Uncover its limitless potential, navigate its challenges, and propel your organization into a future where human ingenuity meets machine intelligence!
- Strategic AI and CX in Healthcare: Transform patient care by integrating AI and customer experience principles.
- Strategic AI for Sales: Master AI-driven techniques to excel in modern sales environments.
- Generative AI for Value Creation: Leverage generative AI to boost leadership and organizational innovation.
- Strategic AI and Sustainability: Tackle environmental challenges while driving business growth through AI applications.
Big Data
Unlock the power of big data: Transform terabytes into triumphs and catapult your business into the AI-driven future! Provided by our workforce partner, ZSchool.
Women in Leadership Certificate
In this training you'll learn to navigate the nuances of thought leadership, barrier destruction, organizational influence, and balance as you work toward becoming a chief of industry. This program serves as a platform to engage and uplift each other by inspiring positive change. This program is open to all individuals, regardless of sex. Women are encouraged to apply. Provided by our workforce partner, ZSchool.
Engineering Leadership Certificate
Engineer your success: Master the art of leadership, innovation, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to build tomorrow's breakthroughs today! Provided by our workforce partner, ZSchool.
IT and Cybersecurity Leadership Program
Fortify your digital fortress: Arm every executive with cybersecurity savvy to shield your company from million-dollar threats and productivity pitfalls! Provided by our workforce partner, ZSchool.
Transformative Leadership
Ignite your leadership spark: Transform teams, catalyze change, and propel your organization to new heights of success! Provided by our workforce partner, ZSchool.
Faculty Instructor Certificate
Turn your expertise into inspiration: Become an adjunct instructor and shape the minds of tomorrow while boosting your income today!
Digital Marketing
Master the art of invisible influence: offered by our workforce partner, ZSchool, this program equips you with cutting-edge strategies to seamlessly connect with customers and drive business impact in the digital age.
Design Thinking
Revolutionize your problem-solving with our workforce partner ZSchool's Design Thinking Program, where you'll master the art of human-centric innovation to create products that truly resonate with your customers' needs.
Customer Experience Certificates
Master the art of Customer Experience. Gain practical templates and discover best practices as you build your portfolio and strategic plan. Provided by our workforce partner, ZSchool.
Career Training Programs
Learn in-demand skills recognized by employers. Provided by our workforce partner ed2go, support is offered via phone, email or live chat 7 days a week. Examples include: Adobe Certified Video Design, ACE Personal Training and Lean Six Sigma.
Personal & Professional Skills Courses
These online courses from our workforce partner Ed2Go develop and improve fundamental skills for lifelong learners. Examples include: Interpersonal Communication, Grant Writing and Project Management Professional PMP® Prep.
Managing Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) & Co-occurring Conditions
This 4-hour online course for Police Officers teaches practical strategies for addressing OUD and related substance use or mental health conditions.
Tell us what you need!
What are your training needs? We can help! Our team can deliver online or in-person training for you and your team on various topics. Contact us to talk more about the specific need you have and whether or not there is funding available to offer it at NO COST! Email us today!
Funding Options
Some of our programs can be offered at NO COST to eligible individuals and businesses! Learn more below about the Individual Microcredential Assistance Program (IMAP) and Ohio TechCred. Let us know if you have questions.
Funding Options
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Check out how our 5G Readiness Program helped this AU student upskill her resume to compete for jobs in the broadband technology industry. Learn how you can earn these micro-credentials at NO COST!