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Workforce Ready

Earn an undergraduate certificate from Indiana Tech at no cost

Indiana Tech is an approved education provider for Indiana’s Workforce Ready Grant. The initiative provides state residents with free training in high-paying, in-demand industries like manufacturing, construction, health sciences, business, cybersecurity and more.

Qualifying students can have the entire cost of an undergraduate certificate from Indiana Tech covered by the grant, which is part of the state’s Next Level Jobs program. To be eligible for Workforce Ready Grant funding, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Be an Indiana resident and a U.S. citizen (or eligible non-citizen)
  • Have a high school diploma (or equivalent) but less than a college degree
  • Enroll in any qualifying training program at an eligible training provider
  • Complete the FAFSA
  • Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress
  • Enroll at least half-time (dependent students must enroll full time to receive grant funding)

Workforce Ready Programs

  • Accounting
    Indiana Tech’s Basic Accounting Undergraduate Certificate program includes the first series of accounting courses in the university’s accounting bachelor’s degree program.
  • Advanced Accounting
    Indiana Tech’s Advanced Accounting Undergraduate Certificate program includes the advanced series of accounting courses in the university’s accounting bachelor’s degree program. The certificate is designed to take students’ existing accounting skills and knowledge to the next level, providing a robust exposure to the various aspects of the profession.
  • Artificial Intelligence
    This certificate program is designed to provide students with essential skills and knowledge in Artificial Intelligence (AI). The program includes foundational courses in programming and then transitions to core AI topics, including heuristic search, knowledge representation, machine learning basics, and neural networks, laying a solid foundation in understanding AI systems.
  • Business Analytics
    The Indiana Tech Business Analytics certificate program provides students with the key business and management knowledge needed to help organizations succeed.
  • Construction Management
    Indiana Tech’s Construction Management Undergraduate Certificate program provides students with the knowledge and skills required to become a leader in the construction profession.
  • Cybersecurity
    Indiana Tech’s undergraduate certificate in cybersecurity will arm you with fundamental cybersecurity skills, including ethical hacking, cloud security and digital forensics.
  • Financial Services
    Indiana Tech’s Financial Services certificate has been developed to help students understand this essential industry and provide them with the tools and skills needed to succeed.
  • Health Care Administration
    Function as both a team member and leader with strong interpersonal skills. Understand health care laws, policies, regulations and technology. Demonstrate a core foundational knowledge in the field of health care administration.
  • Health Science
    Indiana Tech’s Health Science Undergraduate Certificate program provides students with a flexible basis for additional programming in science and related fields like nursing, exercise science, chemistry and psychology.
  • Human Resource Management
    Apply business-related legal and ethical principles to decision-making. Facilitate staffing and training needs. Understand the importance of work safety programs.
  • Information Technology
    Gain the technical proficiency to advance your career in IT-related positions such as a desktop support technician, network administrator or software support analyst.
  • Medical Coding
    Indiana Tech’s Medical Coding certificate prepares students to enter this in-demand career field that features rapidly growing career opportunities with hospitals, health clinics, medical practices, dental offices, chiropractors, medical insurance companies, government agencies, and more.
  • Management
    Effectively lead a group of employees. Think critically and make ethical decisions for the betterment of an organization and its employees. Understand human behavior and motivation in an organizational setting.
  • Marketing
    Make decisions related to marketing strategy. Interpret data and provide insight to increase sales. Develop marketing strategies based on target markets.
  • Organizational Leadership
    Indiana Tech’s Organizational Leadership Undergraduate Certificate program provides students with the knowledge and skills required to manage cross-cultural teams, motivate employees and enhance organizational dynamics.
  • Policing and Corrections
    Indiana Tech’s Policing and Corrections Undergraduate Certificate provides a foundational knowledge of the United States criminal justice system, including policing, juvenile justice, court procedures, criminal behavior and more.
  • Production Management
    Identify bottlenecks in production and determine creative solutions. Analyze how to increase efficiency and quality at a lower cost. Adjust production and inventory according to demand.
  • Programming
    Gain the skills needed to secure in-demand positions like programmer, software engineer, system analyst, software developer, database developer and web designer.
  • Supply Chain Management
    Gain the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to operate and analyze successful global supply chains.
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