UC Skills

Registration Made Easy

Courses and programs offered through UC Skills are open enrollment, making registration quick and easy. For most courses, you can register by simply creating a UC Skills account, adding your selected course to the cart, and completing the checkout process. Some courses may require additional information or an application, which will be noted during registration. 

Who Can Register?

UC Skills non-credit courses are open to everyone—enrollment at the University of Cincinnati is not required. Some courses may have prerequisites or specific requirements, which are outlined in the course profile. Be sure to review these details to ensure you meet the necessary criteria.

Take the next step toward achieving your personal and professional goals with UC Skills today.

Course Profiles at a Glance

Discover what you need to know about UC Skills courses through detailed profiles. Each course profile includes essential information, such as:

  • Course description
  • Learner outcomes
  • Who should register
  • Prerequisites or additional requirements
  • Available sections
  • Course fees

You will also find information about course format (in-person, online, or blended), course length, and credentials you may earn. Information is conveniently presented to help you make informed decisions.

Ready to Register for a Course? 

New Account

If you’re new to UC Skills and don’t already have an account, you’ll need to create one using a personal email address. This email address will serve as your username for UC Skills. Once your account is created, you’ll be able to log in and register for courses.

  1. Search for Courses: Visit skills.uc.edu and search for the course you want to take. 
  2. View Available Sections: In the course profile, click the + button on the right-hand side to view available sections. 
  3. Add to Cart: To select a section, click ADD TO CART. You will be directed to your UC Skills cart. 
  4. Apply a Discount: If you have a promo code, click the APPLY A DISCOUNT box and enter your code. 
  5. Proceed to Checkout: Click the CHECKOUT button. 
  6. Create an Account: Under the “I need an account” column, enter your personal email address twice and select CREATE ACCOUNT.
  7. Complete Your Learner Profile: Provide the required information.
  8. Continue Checkout: Click CONTINUE CHECKOUT. 
  9. Complete Any Required Applications: Some courses may require you to complete a brief application.
  10. Proceed to Payment: Review and agree to the Policy Confirmation, then select CONTINUE CHECKOUT to access the payment portal. 
  11. Submit Payment: Complete the payment using a Credit Card or Electronic Check (ACH). Complete all required fields and select CONTINUE. 
  12. Confirmation and Receipt: After payment, you will see the receipt page and receive a registration confirmation and a receipt via email. 
  13. Set Up Your Account Password: After registering for your course, you must create a password to complete your account setup. This will be your final step. 
  14. Check Your Email: Look for an email from the University of Cincinnati titled, “UC Skills New Account.” Follow the prompts in this email to create a password and finalize your account.

Registration Tips

  • Complete payment before creating a password. If you create your password before finishing the checkout process, the course will be removed from your cart.
  • You can create an account before selecting a course. The steps will remain the same, but the process will follow a slightly different order.
  • You may add multiple courses to your cart before checking out.

Existing Account

If you’ve previously created a UC Skills account using your personal email address, there is no need to create a new account. Access your existing account and proceed with course registration.

  1. Search for Courses: Visit skills.uc.edu and search for the course you want to take. 
  2. View Available Sections: In the course profile, click the + button on the right-hand side to view available sections. 
  3. Add to Cart: To select a section, click ADD TO CART. You will be directed to your UC Skills cart. 
  4. Apply A Discount: If you have a promo code, click the APPLY A DISCOUNT box and enter your code. 
  5. Proceed to Checkout: Click the CHECKOUT button. 
  6. Log In to Your Account: In the “Log in to an existing account” section, log in using the account type associated with your UC Skills account. 
  7. Review Your Learner Profile: Check the information in your learner profile and update any fields as needed. 
  8. Continue Checkout: Click CONTINUE CHECKOUT. 
  9. Complete Any Required Applications: Some courses may require you to complete a brief application.
  10. Proceed to Payment: Review and agree to the Policy Confirmation, then select CONTINUE CHECKOUT to access the payment portal. 
  11. Submit Payment: Complete the payment using a Credit Card or Electronic Check (ACH). Complete all required fields and select CONTINUE. 
  12. Confirmation and Receipt: After payment, you will see the receipt page and receive a registration confirmation and a receipt via email. 

Registration Tips

  • You can log in before selecting a course. The steps will remain the same, but the process will follow a slightly different order. 
  • You may add multiple courses to your cart before checking out. 

Current UC User

If you’re a current UC faculty, staff, student, or alumni with an active UC account, you can use your UC username and password to log into UC Skills. This option allows you to seamlessly access the platform using your existing UC account information.

  1. Search for Courses: Visit skills.uc.edu and search for the course you want to take. 
  2. View Available Sections: In the course profile, click the + button on the right-hand side to view available sections. 
  3. Add to Cart: To select a section, click ADD TO CART. You will be directed to your UC Skills cart. 
  4. Apply A Discount: If you have a promo code, click the APPLY A DISCOUNT box and enter your code. 
  5. Proceed to Checkout: Click the CHECKOUT button. 
  6. Create an Account: In the “Log in to an existing account” column on the leftmost side, select UC LOG IN. 
  7. Log into Your UC Account: Enter your UC username and password and click LOGIN. You will need to complete the DUO two-factor authentication. 
  8. Complete Your Learner Profile: Provide the required information.
  9. Continue Checkout: Click CONTINUE CHECKOUT. 
  10. Complete Any Required Applications: Some courses may require you to complete a brief application. 
  11. Proceed to Payment: Review and agree to the Policy Confirmation, then select CONTINUE CHECKOUT to access the payment portal. 
  12. Submit Payment: Complete the payment using a Credit Card or Electronic Check (ACH). Complete all required fields and select CONTINUE. 
  13. Confirmation and Receipt: After payment, you will see the receipt page and receive a registration confirmation and a receipt via email. 

Registration Tips

  • You can log in before selecting a course. The steps will remain the same, but the process will follow a slightly different order. 
  • You may add multiple courses to your cart before checking out.