TechCred

What is TechCred?

TechCred helps Ohioans learn new skills and helps employers build a stronger workforce with the skills needed in a technology-infused economy. Many of these trainings can be completed online!
These technology-focused credentials take a year or less to complete and prepare current and future employees for the technology jobs Ohio employers need.

See the current list of approved credentials offered through Heartland Technical Education Center.

Key Details:

  • Businesses identify the technology-centric qualifications they need and the employee(s) they want to upskill.

  • Credentials take a year or less to complete, and they prepare current and future employees for in-demand technology jobs.

  • The state will reimburse up to $2,000 per credential upon completion. There is no longer a limit of one reimbursement per employee in each funding round.

  • Employers partner with a training provider and apply online to qualify for reimbursement. 

  • According to program guidelines, employers may receive up to $30,000 per funding round. Businesses of all sizes are eligible.

  • A complete list of eligible credentials is available online. Employers may request that a credential be added to the eligibility list.

Tech Cred List:

  • CCMA Certified Medical Assistant - certification

  • Dental Assisting - certificate

  • Adobe Photoshop CC* - certification

  • CompTIA A+ -certification

  • CompTIA Network+* - certification

  • CompTIA Security+* - certification

  • Microsoft Excel (all versions)* - certificate or certification

  • Microsoft PowerPoint (all versions)* - certificate or certification

  • Microsoft Word (all versions)* - certificate or certification

  • Basic Electricity - certificate

  • Basic Plumbing - certificate

  • Industrial Maintenance Technology - certificate

  • NCCER Core Curriculum - certificate

  • NCCER Core Curriculum and Electrical 1 - certificate

  • NCCER Core Curriculum and Electrical 2 - certificate

  • NCCER Electrical Level 1 - certification

  • NCCER Electrical Level 2 - certificate

  • NCCER Electrical Level 3 - certificate

  • NCCER Electrical Level 4 - certificate

  • NCCER HVAC Level 1 - certification

  • NCCER HVAC Level 2 - certification

  • NCCER HVAC Level 3 - certification

  • Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) - certificate

  • NCCER Welding Level 1 - certificate

  • NCCER Welding Level 2 - certificate

  • Welding: Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) (MIG) - certificate

  • Welding: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTSW) (TIG) - certificate

  • Welding: Shielded Metal Arc Welding 1 - certificate

  • Welding: Shielded Metal Arc Welding Basic - certificate

    (*) indicates online programs

Certificate is defined as being earned by individuals who successfully complete training, course or series
of courses, where completers receive a certificate directly from Heartland Technical Education Center.

Certification is defined as being earned by individuals who pass a standardized assessment that recognizes
an individual's knowledge, skill or competency in a particular specialty. Standardized assessments are
developed and scored by third-party vendors.

Learn more about TechCred and how employers can benefit from getting their employees registered.

Questions?
Contact Business Partnership Coordinator 419-289-3313 x2220.