Lifelong Learning Programs

Programs:

Technical and Software, Trade Skills
 

3D Printing

Term: Flexible

This micro-credential is intended to provide the skills necessary to secure employment at a company utilizing 3D printing technology.Program Level: Un...

Location: In-person,

Technical and Software, Trade Skills
 

3D Printing

Term: Flexible

This micro-credential is intended to provide the skills necessary to secure employment at a company utilizing 3D printing technology.Program Level: Un...

Location: In-person,

Analyzing and Problem Solving, Project Management
 

Advanced Skills for Managing Projects

Term: Fall, Spring

*Essential Skills for Managing Projects is a prerequisite for this programThis one-day program focuses on the dynamics of communication on projects. ...

Location: North Canton, Independence, Live Virtual Meeting through Zoom
Analyzing and Problem Solving, Project Management
 

Advanced Skills for Managing Projects

Term: Fall, Spring

*Essential Skills for Managing Projects is a prerequisite for this programThis one-day program focuses on the dynamics of communication on projects. ...

Location: North Canton, Independence, Live Virtual Meeting through Zoom
Trade Skills
 

Agriculture and Environmental Systems

Term: Flexible

Under this umbrella you will find bilateral articulation agreements for programs in: Agribusiness and Production Systems (A0)Industrial Power Technolo...

Location: Any Kent State Campus
Technical and Software
 

AI for Educators

Term: Fall, Spring, Summer

This 5-week, 2-credit asynchronous course delves into the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and education, aiming to equip educators with a...

Location: Virtual
Trade Skills
 

Arts and Communication

Term: Flexible

Under this umbrella you will find bilateral articulation agreements for programs in: Agribusiness and Production Systems (A0)Industrial Power Technolo...

Location: Any Kent State Campus
Trade Skills
 

Business and Administrative Services

Term: Flexible

Under this umbrella you will find bilateral articulation agreements for programs in: Agribusiness and Production Systems (A0)Industrial Power Technolo...

Location: Any Kent State Campus
Business Operations, Finance and Efficiencies, Healthcare
 

Cannabis Certificates

Term: Flexible

The cannabis industry is evolving rapidly — and so are the expectations of employers. As the field becomes more regulated and professionalized, organi...

Location: Online
Business Operations, Finance and Efficiencies, Healthcare
 

Cannabis Certificates

Term: Flexible

The cannabis industry is evolving rapidly — and so are the expectations of employers. As the field becomes more regulated and professionalized, organi...

Location: Online
Leadership
 

CELEMI Agile Move™

Term: Fall, Spring

In CELEMI Agile Move™, participants work in teams to explore and develop an Agile mindset. This digital business simulation is set in a fictitious com...

Location: Live Virtual Meeting through Zoom
Project Management
 

Certificate in Project Management

Term: Fall, Spring

Manage Projects to Meet Customer's Requirements: Stay on Time and on BudgetSuccessful project management is a vital skill in today's business world. O...

Location: Independence
Leadership
 

Coaching Accountability for Impact on People and Results

Term: Fall, Spring

The balance between productivity and work relationships is the key to team success. When people choose difficult behaviors that inhibit a culture of a...

Location: North Canton, Independence
Leadership, Management and Supervision
 

Coaching for Top Performance

Term: Fall, Spring

This program qualifies as one of the electives to earn either the Fundamentals or Advanced Supervision and Management Certificate.Are you prepared to ...

Location: North Canton, Independence
Leadership, Management and Supervision
 

Coaching for Top Performance

Term: Fall, Spring

This program qualifies as one of the electives to earn either the Fundamentals or Advanced Supervision and Management Certificate.Are you prepared to ...

Location: North Canton, Independence
Trade Skills
 

Construction Technologies

Term: Flexible

Under this umbrella you will find bilateral articulation agreements for programs in: Agribusiness and Production Systems (A0)Industrial Power Technolo...

Location: Any Kent State Campus
Management and Supervision
 

Crash the Barriers: Build Your Team

Term: Fall, Spring

This program qualifies as one of the electives to earn either the Fundamentals or Advanced Supervision and Management Certificate.Learn how you REALLY...

Location: Independence, North Canton
Technical and Software
 

Data Management and Logic Using SAS Software

Term: Flexible

This course is an introduction to SAS software, reading external data into SAS software, the use of SAS data step, basic SAS functions, Logical data s...

Location: In-person
Communication Skills, Management and Supervision
 

Dealing With Difficult Behaviors

Term: Fall, Spring

This program qualifies as one of the electives to earn either the Fundamentals or Advanced Supervision and Management Certificate.One of the greatest ...

Location: North Canton, Independence, Live Virtual Meeting through Zoom
Communication Skills, Management and Supervision
 

Dealing With Difficult Behaviors

Term: Fall, Spring

This program qualifies as one of the electives to earn either the Fundamentals or Advanced Supervision and Management Certificate.One of the greatest ...

Location: North Canton, Independence, Live Virtual Meeting through Zoom
Communication Skills, Leadership, Management and Supervision
 

DiSC®: Keys to Improved Communication

Term: Fall, Spring

Learn how behaviors, motivators and personal styles impact our relationships at work and at home. This innovative and interactive session is based on ...

Location: Live Virtual Meeting through Zoom
Communication Skills, Leadership, Management and Supervision
 

DiSC®: Keys to Improved Communication

Term: Fall, Spring

Learn how behaviors, motivators and personal styles impact our relationships at work and at home. This innovative and interactive session is based on ...

Location: Live Virtual Meeting through Zoom
Communication Skills, Leadership, Management and Supervision
 

DiSC®: Keys to Improved Communication

Term: Fall, Spring

Learn how behaviors, motivators and personal styles impact our relationships at work and at home. This innovative and interactive session is based on ...

Location: Live Virtual Meeting through Zoom
Technical and Software, Trade Skills
 

Drafting and Design

Term: Fall

This microcredential is intended to provide the skills necessary to secure employment at a company that requires basic drafting and design.Program Lev...

Location: In-person,

Technical and Software, Trade Skills
 

Drafting and Design

Term: Fall

This microcredential is intended to provide the skills necessary to secure employment at a company that requires basic drafting and design.Program Lev...

Location: In-person,

Trade Skills
 

Education and Training

Term: Flexible

Under this umbrella you will find bilateral articulation agreements for programs in: Agribusiness and Production Systems (A0)Industrial Power Technolo...

Location: Any Kent State Campus
Leadership
 

Effective Organizational Leadership: Engage and Execute

Term: Fall, Spring

In this program, you will learn the characteristics of great leadership and identify the key elements of leadership, how they differ from management a...

Location: Live Virtual Meeting through Zoom, Independence, North Canton
Management and Supervision
 

Effective Performance Management for Managers and Supervisors

Term: Fall, Spring

This program qualifies as one of the core program to earn the Supervision and Management Advanced Certificate.Participants will review their role in m...

Location: Independence, North Canton
Technical and Software, Trade Skills
 

Electrical Technician I

Term: Spring

This microcredential is intended to provide the skills necessary to secure employment at a company as trained electrical technicians. Also, the microc...

Location: In-person,

Technical and Software, Trade Skills
 

Electrical Technician I

Term: Spring

This microcredential is intended to provide the skills necessary to secure employment at a company as trained electrical technicians. Also, the microc...

Location: In-person,

Technical and Software, Trade Skills
 

Electrical Technician II

Term: Spring

This microcredential is intended to provide the skills necessary to secure employment at a company as trained electrical technicians with the added kn...

Location: In-person,

Technical and Software, Trade Skills
 

Electrical Technician II

Term: Spring

This microcredential is intended to provide the skills necessary to secure employment at a company as trained electrical technicians with the added kn...

Location: In-person,

Trade Skills
 

Engineering and Science Technologies

Term: Flexible

Under this umbrella you will find bilateral articulation agreements for programs in: Agribusiness and Production Systems (A0)Industrial Power Technolo...

Location: Any Kent State Campus
Communication Skills, Management and Supervision
 

Enhancing Interpersonal Communication Skills

Term: Fall, Spring

Effective communication skills give you the power to achieve success in your supervisory role, as well as in all of your relationships. Influencing ot...

Location: Independence, Live Virtual Meeting through Zoom, North Canton
Communication Skills, Management and Supervision
 

Enhancing Interpersonal Communication Skills

Term: Fall, Spring

Effective communication skills give you the power to achieve success in your supervisory role, as well as in all of your relationships. Influencing ot...

Location: Independence, Live Virtual Meeting through Zoom, North Canton
Analyzing and Problem Solving, Project Management
 

Essential Skills for Managing Projects

Term: Fall, Spring

In this two-day program, participants will learn the essential concepts and methods to plan, manage and carry out projects. This is a hands-on progra...

Location: Independence, North Canton, Live Virtual Meeting through Zoom
Analyzing and Problem Solving, Project Management
 

Essential Skills for Managing Projects

Term: Fall, Spring

In this two-day program, participants will learn the essential concepts and methods to plan, manage and carry out projects. This is a hands-on progra...

Location: Independence, North Canton, Live Virtual Meeting through Zoom
Communication Skills, Leadership
 

Exceptional Service for All Generations

Term: Fall, Spring

Do you interact with several generations of internal and external customers? Have you noticed how the expectations of one generation differ from anoth...
Communication Skills, Leadership
 

Exceptional Service for All Generations

Term: Fall, Spring

Do you interact with several generations of internal and external customers? Have you noticed how the expectations of one generation differ from anoth...
Technical and Software, Trade Skills
 

FAA Workshop

Term: Flexible

A series of 3-day train-the-trainer workshops will be provided to high school teachers from Northeast Ohio and the surrounding region as part of the w...
Technical and Software, Trade Skills
 

FAA Workshop

Term: Flexible

A series of 3-day train-the-trainer workshops will be provided to high school teachers from Northeast Ohio and the surrounding region as part of the w...
Trade Skills
 

Finance

Term: Flexible

Under this umbrella you will find bilateral articulation agreements for programs in: Agribusiness and Production Systems (A0)Industrial Power Technolo...

Location: Any Kent State Campus
Business Operations, Finance and Efficiencies, Leadership, Management and Supervision
 

Finance and Accounting for the Non-Financial Professional - CELEMI Virtual Apples and Oranges™

Term: Fall, Spring

This program qualifies as one of the core programs to earn either the Certificate for Emerging Leaders or Supervision and Management Advanced Certifi...

Location: Live Virtual Meeting through Zoom
Business Operations, Finance and Efficiencies, Leadership, Management and Supervision
 

Finance and Accounting for the Non-Financial Professional - CELEMI Virtual Apples and Oranges™

Term: Fall, Spring

This program qualifies as one of the core programs to earn either the Certificate for Emerging Leaders or Supervision and Management Advanced Certifi...

Location: Live Virtual Meeting through Zoom
Business Operations, Finance and Efficiencies, Leadership, Management and Supervision
 

Finance and Accounting for the Non-Financial Professional - CELEMI Virtual Apples and Oranges™

Term: Fall, Spring

This program qualifies as one of the core programs to earn either the Certificate for Emerging Leaders or Supervision and Management Advanced Certifi...

Location: Live Virtual Meeting through Zoom
Trade Skills
 

Health Science

Term: Flexible

Under this umbrella you will find bilateral articulation agreements for programs in: Allied Health and NursingTherapeutic ServicesExercise Science and...

Location: Any Kent State Campus
Trade Skills
 

Hospitality and Tourism

Term: Flexible

Under this umbrella you will find bilateral articulation agreements for programs in: Culinary Arts PathwayHospitalityCredit Application RequirementsB ...

Location: Any Kent State Campus
Analyzing and Problem Solving, Business Operations, Finance and Efficiencies, Technical and Software
 

How to Think About and Leverage Data

Term: Fall, Spring

For the business professional data is the voice of the process. This voice is used to distinguish between satisfactory and unsatisfactory products and...
Analyzing and Problem Solving, Business Operations, Finance and Efficiencies, Technical and Software
 

How to Think About and Leverage Data

Term: Fall, Spring

For the business professional data is the voice of the process. This voice is used to distinguish between satisfactory and unsatisfactory products and...
Analyzing and Problem Solving, Business Operations, Finance and Efficiencies, Technical and Software
 

How to Think About and Leverage Data

Term: Fall, Spring

For the business professional data is the voice of the process. This voice is used to distinguish between satisfactory and unsatisfactory products and...
Management and Supervision
 

Human Resources (HR) Fundamentals for Non-HR Professionals

Term: Fall, Spring

In this program frontline leaders will learn about relevant human resource (HR) topics and functions that impact daily operations. Participants will g...

Location: North Canton, Independence
Trade Skills
 

Human Services

Term: Flexible

Career-technical programs in this field include personal care services, cosmetology, community service, and helping careers.Credit Application Require...

Location: Any Kent State Campus
Communication Skills, Leadership
 

Influencing Up

Term: Fall, Spring

When you take the time to cultivate a productive working relationship – by understanding the strengths and weaknesses of your superiors – everyone win...

Location: North Canton, Independence
Communication Skills, Leadership
 

Influencing Up

Term: Fall, Spring

When you take the time to cultivate a productive working relationship – by understanding the strengths and weaknesses of your superiors – everyone win...

Location: North Canton, Independence
Technical and Software
 

Information Technology

Term: Flexible

On this page, you will find information about bilateral articulation programs in:Information Support and Services PathwayInteractive MediaNetworkingPr...

Location: Any Kent State Campus
Business Operations, Finance and Efficiencies, Technical and Software
 

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) - The Basics

Term: Fall, Spring

Discover the power and potential of Artificial Intelligence in this beginner-friendly, 4-hour course designed for curious professionals and lifelong l...
Business Operations, Finance and Efficiencies, Technical and Software
 

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) - The Basics

Term: Fall, Spring

Discover the power and potential of Artificial Intelligence in this beginner-friendly, 4-hour course designed for curious professionals and lifelong l...
Technical and Software
 

Introduction to Semiconductor Devices

Term: Flexible

This course will lay the foundation for building the work force for high tech manufacturing industry like semiconductor and electric vehicle industry....
Leadership
 

Law and Public Safety

Term: Flexible

This career field provides technical and professional level careers in judicial, legal, public administration, public safety and protective services a...

Location: Any Kent State Campus
Analyzing and Problem Solving, Business Operations, Finance and Efficiencies, Technical and Software
 

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training and Certification

Term: Fall, Spring

A highly trained professional, skilled in continuous improvement tools and techniques with the understanding of the concepts of Lean and Six Sigma, ca...

Location: Live Virtual Meeting through Zoom
Analyzing and Problem Solving, Business Operations, Finance and Efficiencies, Technical and Software
 

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training and Certification

Term: Fall, Spring

A highly trained professional, skilled in continuous improvement tools and techniques with the understanding of the concepts of Lean and Six Sigma, ca...

Location: Live Virtual Meeting through Zoom
Analyzing and Problem Solving, Business Operations, Finance and Efficiencies, Technical and Software
 

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training and Certification

Term: Fall, Spring

A highly trained professional, skilled in continuous improvement tools and techniques with the understanding of the concepts of Lean and Six Sigma, ca...

Location: Live Virtual Meeting through Zoom
Analyzing and Problem Solving, Business Operations, Finance and Efficiencies, Technical and Software
 

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training and Certification

Term: Fall, Spring

A Lean Six Sigma Black Belt is known as a highly trained team leader, communicator, statistical analyst and project manager. In this program you will ...

Location: Live Virtual Meeting through Zoom
Analyzing and Problem Solving, Business Operations, Finance and Efficiencies, Technical and Software
 

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training and Certification

Term: Fall, Spring

A Lean Six Sigma Black Belt is known as a highly trained team leader, communicator, statistical analyst and project manager. In this program you will ...

Location: Live Virtual Meeting through Zoom
Analyzing and Problem Solving, Business Operations, Finance and Efficiencies, Technical and Software
 

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training and Certification

Term: Fall, Spring

A Lean Six Sigma Black Belt is known as a highly trained team leader, communicator, statistical analyst and project manager. In this program you will ...

Location: Live Virtual Meeting through Zoom
Analyzing and Problem Solving, Management and Supervision
 

Making Great Decisions

Term: Fall, Spring

This program qualifies as one of the electives to earn either the Fundamentals or Advanced Supervision and Management Certificate.When was the last ti...

Location: North Canton, Independence
Analyzing and Problem Solving, Management and Supervision
 

Making Great Decisions

Term: Fall, Spring

This program qualifies as one of the electives to earn either the Fundamentals or Advanced Supervision and Management Certificate.When was the last ti...

Location: North Canton, Independence
Management and Supervision
 

Managing Discipline

Term: Fall, Spring

Manage discipline effectively and your organization will observe reduced discord among employees, decreased numbers of grievances and increased produc...

Location: North Canton, Independence, Live Virtual Meeting through Zoom
Management and Supervision
 

Managing Transition and Embracing Change During Challenging Times

Term: Fall, Spring

This program qualifies as one of the electives to earn either the Fundamentals or Advanced Supervision and Management Certificate.For the past several...

Location: Live Virtual Meeting through Zoom, North Canton, Independence
Trade Skills
 

Manufacturing

Term: Flexible

This career field provides technical and professional level careers in planning, managing and performing the processing of materials into intermediate...

Location: Any Kent State Campus
Business Operations, Finance and Efficiencies
 

Marketing

Term: Flexible

This career field provides technical and professional level careers in planning, managing, and performing marketing activities such as distribution, p...

Location: Any Kent State Campus
Healthcare
 

Medical Coding Specialist

Term: Flexible

This microcredential can provide students with competitive skills/knowledge to assess and analyze medical records collected from a physician and trans...

Location: In-person,

Management and Supervision
 

Motivating Employees

Term: Fall, Spring

Have you found what works to motivate your employees for improved performance?Learn About the Many Motivational Options Beyond Increased PayFind Out W...

Location: Independence, North Canton, Live Virtual Meeting through Zoom
Healthcare, Leadership
 

Nursing Administration and Health Care Systems Leadership (Levels I-IV)

Term: Flexible

The nursing profession is currently experiencing a significant shortage of Nurse Leaders. The Kent State University College of Nursing is partnering w...

Location: In-person,

Healthcare, Leadership
 

Nursing Administration and Health Care Systems Leadership (Levels I-IV)

Term: Flexible

The nursing profession is currently experiencing a significant shortage of Nurse Leaders. The Kent State University College of Nursing is partnering w...

Location: In-person,

Leadership
 

Organizational Leadership I

Term: Flexible

This program is intended for individuals who are currently in leadership roles or aspiring to move into leadership positions, including entry and mid-...

Location: In-person,

Leadership
 

Organizational Leadership II

Term: Flexible

This is intended for individuals who are currently in leadership roles or aspiring to move into leadership positions, including entry and mid-level ma...

Location: In-person,

Youth Opportunities
 

Peak Summer Camp

Term: Summer

We are excited to offer our PEAK Summer Camp once again for the Summer of 2026!Registration is open. The PEAK Summer Camp is designed for children 6 -...

Location: Student Recreation and Wellness Center
Trade Skills
 

Registered Sanitarian/Registered Environmental Health Specialist Exam Preparation Course

Term: Fall, Spring

This course is designed to assist those who will be taking the National Environmental Health Association Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Re...

Location: In-person
Technical and Software
 

Semiconductor Fabrication Processes I

Term: Flexible

Learners will learn about the evolution of semiconductor industry, how sand is transformed into microchips, essential for today’s automated and digita...
Trade Skills
 

Semiconductor Fabrication Processes II

Term: Spring

In this advanced micro credential, learners will delve into the semiconductor fabrication process, focusing on creating the internal layers of a micro...

Location: In-person,

Senior Guest
 

Senior Guest

Term: Fall, Spring, Summer

The Senior Guest Program at Kent State University enables persons 60 years of age or older to audit Kent State courses on a tuition-free, space-availa...
Communication Skills, Leadership
 

Strategies for Leading the Multigenerational Team

Term: Fall, Spring

Today’s workplace is affected by six generational mindsets. Each generation offers diverse assets to any organization. This program explains the origi...

Location: Live Virtual Meeting through Zoom, North Canton, Independence
Communication Skills, Leadership
 

Strategies for Leading the Multigenerational Team

Term: Fall, Spring

Today’s workplace is affected by six generational mindsets. Each generation offers diverse assets to any organization. This program explains the origi...

Location: Live Virtual Meeting through Zoom, North Canton, Independence
Leadership
 

Supervision And Management Advanced Certificate

Term: Fall, Spring

Take Your Skills Even HigherIn addition to the Certificate of Supervision and Management Fundamentals Certificate, we are introducing the new Certific...

Location: Live Virtual Meeting through Zoom
Business Operations, Finance and Efficiencies
 

Transportation Systems

Term: Flexible

This career field provides technical and professional level careers in planning, management and movement of people, materials and goods by road, pipel...

Location: Any Kent State Campus
Communication Skills
 

Example Learning Program

Term: Fall, Spring

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Location: Independence
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