Regional Higher Education Noncredit Professional & Workforce Training

Ohio University has a long history of offering noncredit professional and workforce training opportunities in the form of non-degree courses and continuing education units (CEUs) that meet most employers' requirements.

Noncredit courses are tailored to meet students’ needs in several disciplines for those who want to learn a new subject, develop a skill, or engage in courses for personal fulfillment.

While some of these courses are eligible for CEUs, you will not receive Ohio University credit for taking a course. Noncredit courses will not appear on your transcript. Any credentials earned are provided by our partner organizations: Ed2Go, VESi, or The Center for Legal Studies by BARBRI.

Schedule

Most of our programs are open enrollment, which means you can register and start the program within 48 hours. Please note that courses through The Center for Legal Studies and Ed2Go have set start dates. 

• Ed2Go courses usually start the second or third Wednesday of each month. 
• Legal studies courses run every eight weeks. 

The programs are delivered entirely online (unless indicated for DVD or print-based formats), so you never have to go to a class or travel to Ohio University.

Each student is paired up with a facilitator for one-on-one interaction. The facilitator will be available to answer your questions and provide feedback on your performance via email.

Requirements

Anyone can take noncredit courses as long as they have a high school diploma or GED.

How to Apply

Noncredit courses do not require an admissions application. To get started:

• Find the course or program you wish to complete 
• Complete the registration form on the OHIO partners website associated with your selected course or program – Ed2Go, VESi, and The Center for Legal Studies by BARBRI each have unique registration forms.

Course Access & Materials

In order to complete online programs, we recommend you have access to high-speed internet. You will need to have a word-processing program (Microsoft Word is best) and the latest version of your web browser and Adobe Acrobat.

All required materials are included unless indicated (legal studies programs are an exception). The cost of materials is not included in the cost of the course for legal studies programs and exam prep.

Ohio University will provide you verification of completion once you have finished the course content. Verification is only provided for those who obtain a final passing grade of 78% or greater.

Fees and Financial Aid

Program costs vary by course. Please review course descriptions for material and instructional fees.

Limited financial aid is available for noncredit courses. You may qualify for aid through one of the following:

• Contact your bank to ask about a "Direct to Consumer" loan
• AmeriCorps funds
• Workforce Investment Act money available from your county's Jobs and Family Services
• The Union Education Trust (State of Ohio bargaining unit employees)

Registration and Payment

Payment is expected at the time of registration. If your company will be paying for the course or you qualify for aid, please email a copy of your approval forms to RHEnoncredit@ohio.edu. You cannot begin your course until OHIO receives payment or assurance of payment.