Types of Credentials

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在常春藤理工学院, you’ll find education options that fit your needs, from workforce certifications to certificates to two-year associate degrees. So whether you are looking to jump into a career quickly, advance in your field, or save money on your four-year degree, Ivy Tech has options for you.

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	完成时间完成时间	这是什么?? 这是什么??	关键好处关键好处	堆积的选择堆积的选择
Workforce Certification Improve 和 validate your skills Workforce Certification Improve 和 validate your skills	As little as 1 day, but up to 6个月学时不同 Some Workforce Certifications are earned in a st和alone class, while others are earned while pursuing a higher degree or certificate.	Provides employers with proof of training 和 verification of ability to perform a job Licensing or specific skills training	Improves 和 validates your skills Qualifies you for employment or advancement opportunities that require licensing or specific skills training Differentiates your skills during the hiring process	Some can be applied toward a higher degree or certificate Learn more about stacking
Short-Term Certificate Known as a Certificate (CT) Your fastest path into the workforce Short-Term Certificate Known as a Certificate (CT) Your fastest path into the workforce	6个月 (1 - 2学期) 15-20学时学生 who need more time can complete the certificate over a longer period of time.	Designed for workforce preparation Includes industry-focused curriculum	Your fastest path to getting into the workforce Complete in as little as six months	Credits can often be applied toward a long-term certificate or associate degree if you decide to continue Learn more about stacking
Long-Term Certificate Known as a Technical Certificate (TC) Upskill to a higher paying job Long-Term Certificate Known as a Technical Certificate (TC) Upskill to a higher paying job	1年 (2 - 3个学期) 31-45学时学生 who need more time can complete the certificate over a longer period of time.	Designed for more advanced workforce roles Includes additional industry-focused curriculum Includes gen-ed courses	Improves your potential for higher paying roles or advancement	Credits can often be applied toward an associate degree if you decide to continue Learn more about stacking
大专文凭 Affordably start, switch, or step-up your career 大专文凭 Affordably start, switch, or step-up your career	2年 (4 - 5个学期) 64-79学时学生 who need more time can complete the degree over a longer period of time.	我们提供两种: Career-ready associate degrees that prepare students for careers, 职业生涯的变化, 和 career advancement (usually called Associate of Applied Science degrees) Transferable associate degrees that prepare students to transfer as a junior to a four-year university or college to pursue a bachelor’s degree (often called 的东西的项目和 Associate of Science/Fine Arts/General Studies degrees; Select Associate of Applied Science degrees can also transfer through agreements)	Even greater potential for higher paying positions Effective way to switch careers By completing your first two years at Ivy Tech, you can save as much as $10,000 on the cost of a bachelor’s degree	Career-ready associate degrees are more vocationally oriented, so credits are less likely to transfer if you want to pursue a bachelor’s degree Curriculum for transferrable associate degrees includes liberal arts credits required for transfer to most colleges 和 universities Learn more about stacking

	Workforce Certification Workforce Certification Improve 和 validate your skills 看到所有	Short-Term Certificate Known as a Certificate (CT) Short-Term Certificate Known as a Certificate (CT) Your fastest path into the workforce 看到所有	Long-Term Certificate Known as a Technical Certificate (TC) Long-Term Certificate Known as a Technical Certificate (TC) Upskill to a higher paying job 看到所有	大专文凭大专文凭 Affordably start, switch, or step-up your career 看到所有
完成时间完成时间	As little as 1 day, but up to 6个月学时不同 Some Workforce Certifications are earned in a st和alone class, while others are earned while pursuing a higher degree or certificate.	6个月 (1 - 2学期) 15-20学时学生 who need more time can complete the certificate over a longer period of time.	1年 (2 - 3个学期) 31-45学时学生 who need more time can complete the certificate over a longer period of time.	2年 (4 - 5个学期) 64-79学时学生 who need more time can complete the degree over a longer period of time.
这是什么?? 这是什么??	Provides employers with proof of training 和 verification of ability to perform a job Licensing or specific skills training	Designed for workforce preparation Includes industry-focused curriculum	Designed for more advanced workforce roles Includes additional industry-focused curriculum Includes gen-ed courses	我们提供两种: Career-ready associate degrees that prepare students for careers, 职业生涯的变化, 和 career advancement (usually called Associate of Applied Science degrees) Transferable associate degrees that prepare students to transfer as a junior to a four-year university or college to pursue a bachelor’s degree (often called 的东西的项目和 Associate of Science/Fine Arts/General Studies degrees; Select Associate of Applied Science degrees can also transfer through agreements)
关键好处关键好处	Improves 和 validates your skills Qualifies you for employment or advancement opportunities that require licensing or specific skills training Differentiates your skills during the hiring process	Your fastest path to getting into the workforce Complete in as little as six months	Improves your potential for higher paying roles or advancement	Even greater potential for higher paying positions Effective way to switch careers By completing your first two years at Ivy Tech, you can save as much as $10,000 on the cost of a bachelor’s degree
堆积的选择堆积的选择	Some can be applied toward a higher degree or certificate Learn more about stacking	Credits can often be applied toward a long-term certificate or associate degree if you decide to continue Learn more about stacking	Credits can often be applied toward an associate degree if you decide to continue Learn more about stacking	Career-ready associate degrees are more vocationally oriented, so credits are less likely to transfer if you want to pursue a bachelor’s degree Curriculum for transferrable associate degrees includes liberal arts credits required for transfer to most colleges 和 universities Learn more about stacking

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Types of Credentials

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