Whether you want to earn a degree, improve your skills, get certified, train for a new career, or explore a new hobby, you can choose from many programs and courses.
Explore your interests and find a program that puts you on the path to a bright future. Tri-C offers both credit and non-credit courses as well as certificate programs in most career fields.
More than 1,000 credit courses are offered each semester in more than 200 career and technical programs. Tri-C also grants short-term certificates, certificates of proficiency and post-degree professional certificates.
Tri-C's Workforce Training provides both non-credit and credit training for individuals and businesses to assist individuals with skills leading to employment. Tri-C's Corporate College provides professional development and corporate training opportunities.
Tri-C offers a variety of affordable and convenient community programs for both adults and youth. These programs are designed to promote individual development.
The Adult Diploma Program helps you obtain a high school diploma and certification in an in-demand career field at no cost.
Program Overview
The Adult Diploma Program gives individuals 18 or older in Ohio the opportunity to earn a highly respected Ohio-issued high school diploma. By enrolling at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), you can secure a high school diploma and a credential that will significantly enhance your employment prospects. Start this rewarding journey with the orientation for the Tri-C Adult Diploma Program.
To enroll in the Adult Diploma Program, you must:
Be at least 18 years old
Have not received a high school or GED diploma
Live in the state of Ohio
For more information, please call 216-987-3044
To receive a state of Ohio-issued high school diploma and in-demand certificate, you must:
Receive a score of 12 or higher on the ACT WorkKeys Certification Assessment
Complete one of the 12 Workforce Training programs offered at Tri-C (listed below)
Meet all requirements to obtain in-demand certification
Learn more about Tri-C's Workforce Training Programs:
The Short-Term Certificate in Automotive Maintenance and General Service prepares students for entry-level positions in the auto service industry. Training is provided through a combination of classroom instruction and laboratory experience. Students earn enough Automotive credit in one semester to begin working in the field.
This in-demand career has employers eager to hire, and the short-term training gets you certified and career-ready. The Manufacturing Skill Standard Council (MSSC) credential system leading to a Certified Production Technician covers the four critical production functions, as defined by MSSC’s nationally validated skills standards, common to all sectors of manufacturing:
Safety
Quality Practices & Measurement
Manufacturing Processes and Production
Maintenance Awareness
Each area is addressed with a separate assessment and score to help determine the knowledge to specific situations that can appear in the field.
The Tri-C Transportation Center is unique. Unlike many other truck driving schools, Tri-C offers small class sizes, which allow us to give more attention during training. Furthermore, all of our trucks have been completely redesigned to enhance student safety and learning as we ensure our students train in a safe and healthy environment.
Training consists of 160 hours of classroom and hands-on training. Training provides instruction on driver safety, transporting cargo safety, air brakes, combination vehicles, tank vehicles, and hazardous materials. Training includes pre-trip vehicle inspection, vehicle control, and on-road driving (required for skills testing).
The Tri-C Transportation Center is unique. Unlike many other truck driving schools, Tri-C offers small class sizes, which allow us to give more attention during training. Furthermore, all of our trucks have been completely redesigned to enhance student safety and learning as we ensure our students train in a safe and healthy environment.
Driver safety instruction includes 120 hours of classroom and hands-on training and testing. Training includes pre-trip vehicle inspection, vehicle control and on-road driving (required for skills testing).
Times may be challenging, but good jobs with family-sustaining wages are out there. Enroll in our Fast-Track Computer Support Technician program today!
This program equips graduates with entry-level skills in classical and advanced culinary technique and includes ServSafe Manager certification in food safety and sanitation. Primary career opportunities include line cook, grill or sauté cook, prep cook and pantry cook. The 16-credit program features extensive culinary kitchen instruction and labs delivered within a compressed timeline that starts in the fall.
The Certified Fiber Optic Technician program was developed in response to the state of Ohio’s Broadband and 5G Sector Partnership initiative, which aims to provide nearly 1 million Ohioans with access to high-speed internet infrastructure.
This initiative has led to a high demand for skilled workers in the industry. The College is committed to ensuring students receive the necessary knowledge and training to step into these roles.
This program is your gateway to mastering stick, MIG, TIG and oxy-fuel techniques, setting you on the path to a rewarding career. Our comprehensive training equips you with fundamental skills and offers the potential to earn three nationally recognized certifications.
At the conclusion of the MIG, TIG, and stick welding classes, students submit a test piece (between 1F and 4G) for certification evaluation.
Tri-C’s Private Security Training Academy prepares you to become a private security officer. Security officers protect property, people, equipment and money from theft or other criminal activity including waste, damage and unsafe behavior. This rewarding career will allow you to earn more money and move into supervisory roles.
State Tested Nursing Assistants (STNA) play a critical role within the health care industry. As a member of the health care team, STNA’s are the frontline staff because they have the most direct contact with patients.
The Supply Chain, Logistics Technology and Warehouse Program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) recognizes individuals who demonstrate mastery of the core competencies of material handling at the front line (supervision). This program assists logistics workers in finding higher wage jobs and helps employers ensure their workers are capable of increasing the company’s productivity and competitiveness.
The Supply Chain, Logistics Technology and Warehouse lab curriculum provides students the opportunity to learn in a practical application environment. During hands-on warehouse activities, students directly and safely simulate roles and responsibilities while using warehouse equipment and technology.
