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Say YES to Your Career Advancement

Welcome to UA Extended Campus (UAx)! We provide flexible pathways, whether you're advancing your career, pursuing a new degree, or upskilling your workforce. We offer programs online, on-campus, or at your location. We offer:

  • Training for In-Demand Careers. AI, data visualization, digital marketing, leadership, and more.
  • Customized Training. Tailored education for talent development and retention.
  • Corporate Tuition Discounts. Become a preferred partner. Offer tuition discounts for your employees and their dependents through partnerships designed to reduce barriers and increase access.
  • Industry-based Microcredentials. We offer unlimited access to more than 90 credentials that you can earn from companies such as Adobe, IBM, Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, XBOX, Salesforce, and more. Our microcredentials start as low as $99 per year.

The University of Akron Campus and Online Students

We bring The University of Akron to you. Start your next class today.

Certificates on Coursera

UAx on Coursera provides industry-recognized courses, certificates, and micro-credentials online and on-demand for businesses, organizations, and individuals

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Ohio TechCred

TechCred (TechCred.Ohio.gov) helps Ohioans learn new skills and helps employers build a stronger workforce with skills needed in a technology-infused economy. These technology-focused credentials take a year or less to complete. When an employee completes a credential, the state will reimburse the employer up to $2,000 of the cost.

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Online Degrees

The University of Akron’s completely online accredited degrees are taught by the same professors who teach our in-person programs.

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Business Partnerships

Partner with The University of Akron to develop your workforce. We want to help you recruit and retain employees by adding our tuition scholarship to your benefit package, at no cost to your business.

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On Campus Programs

We offer an array of high-quality learning opportunities for individuals and businesses. All programs can be customized for your organization, and offered at your location.

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And More!

We offer an array of high-quality learning opportunities through leading-edge digital platforms such as Coursera, Ed2Go Career Training and Ed2Go Short Courses. If you are seeking new job skills, changing careers, re-entering the workforce, or preparing for a certification, we offer an online nondegree course or certificate relevant to your needs.

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PLUS+ Path

Stand out from the competition! The PLUS Path is the ultimate combination of academic rigor and practical skillbuilding. Available now to UA Alumni, Students, Faculty and Staff.

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CONTACT US

Wendy Lampner
Director of Online, Continuing, and Professional Education
330-972-2149
wjl3@uakron.edu 

Rose Withem
Assistant Director, Continuing and Professional Education
330-972-2116
wrose@uakron.edu

Melissa Olson
Assistant Director, Continuing and Professional Education
330-972-5959
mso3@uakron.edu

Lauren Folk
Manager of Strategic Initiatives, Continuing and Professional Education
330-972-8257
lbeach@uakron.edu

Patrick Tabatcher
Assistant Director, Online Learning Services
330-972-2432
pmt1@uakron.edu 

Steve Kaufman
Senior Instructional Designer
Strategic Initiatives Coordinator
330-972-6874
skaufman@uakron.edu

Rene Molenaur
Senior Instructional Designer
330-972-6116
rtb14@uakron.edu

Ling Qian
Senior Instructional Designer
330-972-2432
lqian@uakron.edu 

Scot Uhl
Senior Instructional Designer
330-972-6963
sru3@uakron.edu