Ohio TechCred Program

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. No matter what industry you work in, technology is having an impact on the future of your business and the nature of your work. —Source: Ohio TechCred

For more information visit techcred.ohio.gov.

Ohio businesses who submit successful applications will be reimbursed up to $2,000 per credential, when current or prospective employees complete eligible technology-focused credentials.

Below are credentials that Sinclair Community College offers that align with the principles of the TechCred program.

What is the cost?

The cost per credit hour is $116.03 plus any applicable fees for Montgomery County residents, and $163.28 per credit hour plus any applicable fees for residents of other Ohio counties. Tuition cost is subject to change. View the Bursar current fee and tuition schedule here.

Costs for Workforce Development, non-credit programs vary by program. Please contact workforcedevelopment@sinclair.edu for pricing of a specific program.

Employers Contact for Help Applying to TechCred

Sinclair can help your company apply to the TechCred program and get your employees training that qualifies. Sinclair has a number of for-credit academic short-term certificates and non-credit Workforce Development offerings that meet the guidelines for the TechCred program, and will help employers apply for the program.

Workforce Development
Email: workforcedevelopment@sinclair.edu
P: 937-252-9787
workforce.sinclair.edu

Potential TechCred Sinclair Short-Term Certificates Offered at the Dayton Campus

Employers applying for TechCred can select from these Sinclair short-term certificates, which their employee can take to pursue a credential. Employees will benefit by increased skills and higher wages. Businesses benefit from having financial support to help them upskill their employees.

If you do not see the credential you are interested in included in the list below, please contact us at: workforcedevelopment@sinclair.edu

Detailed list of TechCred Short-Term Certificates Offered at the Sinclair Dayton Campus
Business Industry	Sinclair Certificate Name	Credit Hours	Alignment with TechCred Credential List*
Healthcare Technology	Computed Tomography	5	Close Alignment with Approved List
	Electrocardiography	3	Close Alignment with Approved List
	Clinical Lab Assistant	21-23	Requires Approval Request
	Clinical Phlebotomy	12-13
	Magnetic Resonance Imaging	5
	Mammography	4-6
	Medical Scribe	18-19
	Patient Care Technician	7
	Pharmacy Technician	18-19
	Surgical Instrument Technician	16
	Tissue Banking Technology	15
Information Technology	Fast Track Programming	18	Close Alignment with Approved List
	Information Systems Security	15
	Linux Security & Network Essentials	12
	Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate	18
	Network Engineering Associate	18
	Network Engineering Entry Level	10
	Network Engineering Security Associate	16
	Software Applications for the Professional	15
	Web Programming	18
	IT Fundamentals	18	Requires Approval Request
	Software Testing	3
	Design Processes	16
	Digital Design	20
	Geographic Information Systems	19
	Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	6-8
Manufacturing and Construction	Additive Design Specialist	7-8	Close Alignment with Approved List
	Computer Numerical Control Technology	24
	Industrial Maintenance Technician	27-28
	Mechanical Software Technician	16
	Computer Aided Manufacturing Basic Machining Skills	12	Requires Approval Request
	Computer Aided Manufacturing Precision Machining	17
	Construction Supervisor	28
	Construction Technician	18-24
	Continuous Process Improvement	12
	Electrical Construction	20
	Manufacturing Management	16
	Measurement & Calibration	18
Military Applications	Aerial Sensing Data Analytics	18	Close Alignment with Approved List
	UAS for Geographic Information Systems	16
	UAS First Responders	16
Customized Training / Workforce Options	Computed Tomography	N/A	Close Alignment with Approved List
	Automotive Electrical Boot Camp		Close Alignment with Approved List
	Automation Systems Certificate
	ASE Certification Prep Courses
	Hybrid Vehicle Operation & Diagnosis		Requires Approval Request
	Industrial Controls & PLCS Certificate		Close Alignment with Approved List
	Industrial Electricity Certificate
	Industrial Fluid Power Certificate
	Industrial Mechanics Certificate
	Maintenance Fundamentals Certificate
	Process Control Certificate
	Process Technology Certificate

*Alignment with TechCred Credential List: Those Sinclair programs marked "Close Alignment with Approved List" closely fit with credentials already approved on the TechCred Credential List. Those marked "Requires Approval Request" are Sinclair short-term certificates which appear to align with the TechCred program and employers can apply for an addition to approved credentials list.