Tailored learning solutions for your workforce
Ohio State Professional and Continuing Education partners with employers across sectors to design custom workforce training programs that address skills gaps, support new technologies, develop leaders, and align with organizational goals.
Frequently asked questions
How do Ohio State Professional and Continuing Education’s custom programs work?
Our custom programs are built collaboratively with your team to address the specific skills, knowledge, and capabilities your employees need to succeed. We meet with your team to understand your goals and priorities. Our experts collaborate with subject matter experts to design a tailored learning experience aligned with your objectives. We’ll work with you to assess outcomes and ensure the program supports meaningful workforce impact.
Who are custom programs for?
Programs can be designed for frontline employees, technical specialists, managers, or executive leadership teams.
How are custom programs offered? Online or in person?
Programs are delivered in the format that works best for your employees — online, in person, or hybrid. Options may include:
- Self-paced online course(s)
- Live online sessions
- In-person workshops
- Hybrid programs combining online and in-person learning
- Cohort-based learning experiences
- Executive education style intensives
Programs can range from a single workshop to multi-week or multi-month learning experiences, depending on your organization’s needs.
Who does Ohio State Professional and Continuing Education work with?
Ohio State Professional and Continuing Education partners with organizations across sectors, including:
- Corporate employers
- Healthcare systems
- Government agencies
- Nonprofit organizations
- Educational institutions
- Industry associations
Our goal is to help organizations build the capabilities their workforce needs today — and prepare for what comes next.
Why choose Ohio State for professional development and continuing education?
A nationally recognized university
Ohio State is a leading public research university with world-class faculty and expertise across disciplines—from business and engineering to health sciences and technology.
Industry-informed learning design
Our team collaborates with faculty and subject matter experts to ensure every program is practical, relevant, and immediately applicable to your workforce.
Customized for your organization
Unlike off-the-shelf training, our programs are designed specifically around your goals, challenges, and workforce priorities.
Scalable solutions
Programs can be developed for small leadership teams or large employee populations across multiple locations.
Let’s build a program together
If your organization is exploring custom workforce training, our team would welcome the opportunity to learn more about your goals and discuss how Ohio State can support your workforce development strategy. Contact us to start the conversation.