Ohio TechCred Program

Partner with Cyanna Education Services and our Career Connect program to offer IT training to your employees via reimbursement training dollars from the State of Ohio.

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. Learn more at TechCred.Ohio.gov



How Do You Apply for Ohio TechCred Funding?

1. Identify the skills your workforce needs (Cyanna can help!)

2. Apply online

3. Enroll employees to the training

4. Upload proof of credential completion

5. Receive reimbursement!

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Cyanna’s Career Connect Courses

Cyanna offers immersive CompTIA certification prep courses via our Career Connect program. Currently our portfolio includes IT Fundamentals, A+, Network+ and Security+, as well as a number of course bundle options. We offer a complete online education solution via our EDlumina platform, US-based student and technical support, immersive interactivity, and more! Learn more at our Career Connect page to see how our classes can offer your employees industry-standard IT technical training.

CompTIA ITF+

IT Fundamentals

Introduction to basic IT knowledge and skills that help professionals decide if a career in IT is right for them.

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CompTIA A+

Hardware & Software Skills

The industry standard for those who wish to pursue a career in IT, with two distinct parts.

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CompTIA Network+

IT Infrastructure Training

Unlike other vendor-specific networking certifications, Network+ prepares you to support the network regardless of the platform.

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CompTIA Security+

IT Security Training

Global certification that validates the baseline skills you need to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career.

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FAQ TechCred
The TechCred program encourages employers to choose the training provider that will most effectively meet their needs. Examples of eligible training providers include: universities, community colleges, Ohio technical centers, and private training providers.
Getting started with the TechCred program is simple.
1. Identify skills needed and employees
2. Partner with a credential provider
3. Apply online
4. Enroll employees in the training program
5. Verify credential completion 6. Receive reimbursement
The list of eligible credentials is available on the credential list page. Employers can request for credentials, which meet the eligibility requirements, to be added to the list of eligible credentials in the application process. When filling out the application, businesses will choose “Credential Not Listed” and answer a few simple questions about the credential they are suggesting. A panel of experts will then review each additional credential submitted for approval by employers.
Ohio's Tech Cred Program gives businesses the chance to upskill current and future employees to help them qualify for a better job in today’s tech-infused economy. Businesses who submit successful applications will be reimbursed, up to $2000 per credential, when current or prospective employees complete technology-focused credentials.
Yes, TechCred can be used to train both current and prospective employees. So, the employer can train that employee during the layoff period and be reimbursed, as long as the employee is on the payroll at the point when the employer requests reimbursement.