Frequently Asked Questions

Registering for a Skills@UC course or program is simple. Explore available offerings at skills.uc.edu to find the course or program that fits your needs. When you’re ready, follow the instructions on the Registration Page to complete your enrollment.

Skills@UC provides non-credit courses and programs that do not carry academic credit. 

Skills@UC courses and programs are offered in a variety of formats.

• In-Person: Courses and programs are instructor-facilitated on campus or at another location at scheduled dates and times. 

• Online Live: Courses and programs are instructor-facilitated in a virtual classroom at scheduled dates and times. These are often referred to as synchronous courses and programs.

• Online Self-Paced: Courses and programs are online to be completed independently within an established timeframe, allowing learners to progress at their own time and pace. These are often referred to as asynchronous courses and programs. 

• Blended/Multi-Modal: Courses and programs are offered in a combination of the above modalities.

All courses and programs offered through Skills@UC are non-credit and do not appear on a University of Cincinnati transcript. You will have access to a Learning Record, a personalized report documenting your non-credit learning at the University of Cincinnati. You can view your enrollment history and download a copy of your Learning Record on the Skills@UC Learner Portal. 

Some Skills@UC courses and programs offer non-credit innovative credentials upon completion. These credentials validate your achievement, knowledge, or skills. For more information, visit our Innovative Credentials page.

Additionally, some courses and programs are designed to prepare you for an industry-recognized credential. In these cases, Skills@UC provides the preparation, but the credential itself is awarded by an external organization.

A badge is a digital representation of the innovative credential earned when you successfully complete a course or program. At the University of Cincinnati, badges are issued through Credly. For more information about Credly’s digital badges, check out this Credly article. 

Digital badges highlight your knowledge, skills, and competencies through embedded, secure, and authenticated data. Badges are accessible and verifiable, providing value to both you and employers. 

Digital badges are designed to be shared. You are encouraged to showcase your badges on resumes, email signatures, and social media profiles to highlight your achievements. 

Visit this page to see the University of Cincinnati’s current digital badges. 

If you’ve forgotten your password, don’t worry—resetting it is a simple process. On the login page, click the red Forgot Password link located above the password field. Enter your email address and click Continue. You will receive an email with instructions to create a new password.

If you don’t receive the email within five minutes, check your spam or junk folder. If the issue persists after completing these steps, please contact skills@uc.edu for further assistance. 

If you’ve forgotten your username, resetting it is a quick process. On the login page, click the red Forgot Username link located above the username field. Enter the email address that you indicated as preferred in your profile and click Continue. Your username will be sent to this email address in a few minutes.

If you don’t receive the email within five minutes, check your spam or junk folder. If the issue persists after completing these steps, please contact skills@uc.edu for further assistance. 

A unique email address is required to register for a course or program on Skills@UC. If you do not have an active email address, you will need to create one to complete your registration. We recommend using common email providers such as Gmail, Yahoo, or Outlook, which offer free accounts and user-friendly interfaces.

Skills@UC accounts are for individual use and cannot be shared. Each learner must create their own account using a unique email address.

To register for courses, you’ll need access to the internet and a computer, smartphone, or other mobile device.

Most courses require a computer to complete coursework and access materials. For the best experience, we recommend using the latest operating systems and a reliable, high-speed internet connection. Some courses or programs may have additional hardware or software requirements, which will be listed on the course or program profile.

There are no residency requirements for registering in a Skills@UC course or program, unless specifically stated in the course or program profile. It is your responsibility to confirm the format of the course and ensure that you can participate at the scheduled time and location. Please note that all courses are conducted in English, and it is expected that all assignments be completed and submitted in English.

After creating a Skills@UC account, you will gain access to the Skills@UC Learner Portal.

If you have questions about Skills@UC or would like to discuss our course and program offerings further, please contact us at skills@uc.edu or (513) 556-6932. Our dedicated support team is here to assist with inquiries related to non-credit learning and technical support.