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Workforce Training & Professional Development

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.

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Graduates of the Sport and Exercise Studies Associate of Applied Science Degree and Fitness Specialist Certificate will be prepared to take accredited certification exams in personal training, group fitness instruction and/or health and wellness coaching.

  • Become a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBH-HWC).   Students who successfully complete the SES 2500-Health and Wellness Coach Certification Prep course will meet the training program requirement needed to sit for the Health and Wellness Coach Certifying Examination.  Visit our health and wellness coaching page to learn more about the program and how to get started.
  • Complete the degree or certificate on a full-or part-time basis.
  • Certificate credits apply toward associate degree.
  • Our Fitness Testing and Training Center is an educational facility where students provide personal training and coaching sessions and a variety of fitness assessments. The general public and Tri-C staff, faculty, and students are invited to participate in the student's classroom learning experience.
  • Many internship sites and partnership schools to transfer credits.  Check out the Athletic Training and Physical Therapy transfer pathways, or view the list of partnerships we have with employers and four year institutions.
  • Lower tuition than other area programs.

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Program Status: The Sport and Exercise Studies program is now accepting applications for fall 2024 and spring 2025 semesters.

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Chris Faciana, M.S.
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christopher.faciana@tri-c.edu
216-987-4822
ESS Room 2502

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Cleveland, OH 44115-3196

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