$1k
Up to $1,000 per employee, per credential
TechCred at Miami
Upskill Your Workforce
Did you know that by the year 2030, the time spent using advanced technological skills at work will increase by 50%? No matter what Ohio industry you work in, technology impacts the future of your business and the nature of your work. Partner with Miami University and TechCred to upskill your workforce for less. See our list of learning opportunities below.
TechCred by the Numbers
Employers are eligible for up to six funding rounds each year.
$30k
Up to $30,000 per employer, per round
$15M+
More than $15 million awarded in the last round of TechCred
Nov. 2025
How TechCred Works
- Identify the technical skills your current or future employees need.
- Partner with a credential provider — such as Miami University.
- Apply online through Ohio's TechCred website.
- Enroll your employees in the program.
- Upload proof of credential completion.
- Receive reimbursement of up to $1,000 per employee per credential.
It's that easy!
Employers must file reimbursement applications within 90 days of each employee completing a credential. The reimbursement can cover tuition, lab fees, manuals, textbooks, and other certification costs.
Individuals who complete the Cybersecurity Foundations Microcredential have demonstrated the required skills for core security functions as well as explored the latest commercial-grade hacking tools, techniques, and methodologies used by information security professionals to test the security posture of an organization. Completion of this Microcredential results in preparation to take the CompTIA Security+.
Individuals who complete the Foundations of Power BI CADs Workshop will learn to utilize Power BI to build and filter reports, create data models, gather and shape data, and publish dashboards in the Power BI Service.
Schedule your group (with a minimum of 12 participants) for an in-person or online synchronous session. Learn more and schedule by contacting the Center for Analytics and Data Science (CADS) at CADS@MiamiOH.edu or by calling 513-529-2279.
Individuals who complete the Storytelling with Data Using Power BI Workshop can work with data from multiple file formats, connect it to databases, and perform data merging, grouping, summarizing, and calculations. Participants will be able to create reports and dashboards in Power BI, equipping them with practical skills for comprehensive data analysis and visualization.
Schedule your group (with a minimum of 12 participants) for an in-person or online synchronous session. Learn more and schedule by contacting the Center for Analytics and Data Science (CADS) at CADS@MiamiOH.edu or call 513-529-2279.
This training focuses on using Excel and Power Pivot to clean data with tables and formulas, analyze trends with PivotTables and geospatial/statistical tools, and build interactive dashboards. The intended outcome is to develop strong data‑prep, analysis, and modeling skills for creating connected, insightful reports.
The Center for Analytics and Data Science (CADs) offers two credentials, Advanced Excel (for those interested in advanced formulas and functions) or Applied Data Analysis and Visualizations (for those more interested in data storytelling). Our team is happy to talk through your unique needs and help you select the correct program.
Learn more by reaching out to Miami’s Center for Analytics and Data Science at CADS@MiamiOH.edu or calling 513-529-2279. Note that most training requires a group of 12 or more; both in-person and online synchronous training options are available.
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