Lifelong Learning and Workforce Development

CSU Open provides adults with an accessible pathway into university study and toward a degree at Cleveland State University through an alternative, noncredit entry point. Designed for working professionals and adults returning to education, CSU Open helps learners build knowledge, advance their careers, and make progress toward a degree with the support of a university committed to their success.

Earn digital badges that recognize your competencies and align with degree requirements, so when you’re ready to enroll in a degree program, you can build on the work you’ve already completed.

CSU Open is an investment in you.

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Welcome, Fellow Vikings!

CSU staff and full-time faculty have access to continuing and professional education opportunities through the Division of Lifelong Learning and Workforce Development, with eligible noncredit certificates and industry-recognized certification programs available through the University’s tuition remission benefit. 

Whether you are looking to strengthen skills for your current role, prepare for new responsibilities, earn a professional credential, or explore an emerging area of practice, these programs offer CSU employees a practical way to continue learning and investing in their own professional development as members of the Viking community.