Where all pathways lead to possibility.

Lifelong Learning and Workforce Development

Learning and Workforce Connections

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Continuing Ed by College

CSU Talent Hub

Workforce Resources

Microcredentials | Certificates | Certifications | Corporate Training | Degree Opportunities

One CSU. Many Pathways.

Your Goals. Your Experience. Your Way to a Degree.

CSU Open

College on Your Terms. A Degree When You’re Ready.

CSU Open offers an accessible, noncredit entry point into university study.

Explore your interests through courses across five colleges.
Plan your path with one-on-one guidance from a CSU Open Specialist to identify degree options that fit your goals.
Build on what you already know by exploring how prior learning, work, and military service may qualify for credit toward your degree.
Earn work-relevant digital badges now. Courses successfully completed through CSU Open convert to credit upon admission to CSU at no additional cost.

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Credentials Matter. Quality Credentials Matter More.

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Microcredentials from CSU

Build skills and demonstrate what you know

Faculty-led and industry-partnered
Focused skill development, typically in six to eight weeks
Competencies assessed and verified
May include certificates and industry certifications
Aligned with degree pathways

Prerequisites and skill requirements vary by microcredential

Education | Engineering | Healthcare | Technology

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Workforce Training for Today’s Jobs and Tomorrow’s Opportunities

CSU Works

For People. For Employers. For the Region.

Short-term certificates and certifications
Finish in six months or less

Artificial Intelligence, Education, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Skilled Trades, Technology, and much more.

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CSU Pro | Professional Education & Industry Training

Your Learning. Your Work. Your Potential for Credit.

CSU Credit For Prior Learning: Noncredit Coursework

At Cleveland State University, we recognize that learning happens everywhere, including on the job, in the military, through professional certifications, and through independent study. Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) offers an opportunity to explore whether the knowledge and skills you’ve gained could qualify for college credit, potentially saving you time and money as you work toward your degree.

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Pathways to Possibilities

Lifelong learning can expand what's possible. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that higher educational attainment is generally associated with higher earnings and lower unemployment. By continuing your education, you can build on your experience, develop new skills and competencies, and prepare for changing workplace demands. Career and earning outcomes vary by industry, experience, and the learning you pursue.

CSU Staff and Faculty

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.

Faculty and Staff Professional Development Benefits