Certificate programs are a form of postsecondary education that are affordable and usually require full-time, six-month to one-year of required courses or their part-time equivalent. Certificates are granted by colleges and adult career centers after completion of study for specific occupations. According to a study by the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, workers with certificates earn 20 percent more on average than workers with only a high school diploma, and certificates make workers more employable. Furthermore, certificates have become stepping stones to college degrees. Use the resources below to explore different options for certificate programs.
- Belmont College
- Central Ohio Technical College
- Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
- Clark State Community College
- Columbus State Community College
- Cuyahoga Community College
- Eastern Gateway Community College
- Edison Community College
- Hocking College
- Lakeland Community College
- Lorain County Community College
- Marion Technical College
- North Central State College
- Northwest State Community College
- Owens Community College
- Rhodes State College
- Sinclair Community College
- Southern State Community College
- Stark State College
- Terra State Community College
- Washington State Community College
- Zane State College
You can also use these databases to find career and professional colleges and schools in your area:
If you already have a college degree, use these University System of Ohio resources to start your search for additional certification in your field:
