All current UA students, faculty and staff have complimentary access.

• Current UA Students
  • Part-time
  • Full-time
  • College Credit Plus (CCP)
  • Those seeking fully online degrees
  • Graduate
  • Law
  • Wayne College
• Faculty and Staff
  • Part-time
  • Full-time
  • Hourly
  • Professional Staff
  • Emeritus Faculty

Friends of The University of Akron have access at a rate of $99 per year. 

The University of Akron is providing complimentary access to all current students, faculty, and staff.

Friends of The University of Akron have access at a rate of $99 per year. 

There is no application required.

Industry-leading professional programs are offered from companies such as IBM, Google, Meta, and Salesforce. Over 30 pathways are ready to begin today, with more being added in the future. Explore all the pathways.

Programs are not tied to academics, but complement UA degree programs. The PLUS Path will not impact any grades.

The PLUS Path is supplemental to academic classes and will therefore not impact any grades.

All PLUS Path offerings are asynchronous and self-paced. You can complete the programs as quickly or slowly as you wish.

Each certificate is designed for learners without prior industry experience to complete in 6 to 8 months on average (3-10 hours per week), fully online.

You will be allowed to complete as many certificates as you wish; however, each program is rigorous and time-consuming, so if you're looking to complete multiple programs, you should plan ahead!

• Complement your degree with programs designed to keep pace with rapidly changing industry needs.
• Develop additional skills that help connect your academic degree to work.
• Add industry-recognized credentials to your resume.
• Build confidence and hone critical skills in high-growth fields.
• Stand out when applying for internships and co-op positions before you graduate as you can use the latest industry tools and techniques to create work samples that demonstrate your expertise from your first day as a UA student.
• In every Professional Certificate program, you’ll complete multiple projects that will demonstrate your job readiness to recruiters and hiring managers.
• Show employers you’re job ready with a shareable profile.
• Get hands-on experience with the same tools you’ll use on the job.
• Explore different career paths.

The PLUS Path is designed to be flexible and complementary to your academic journey. It is not directly tied to your degree progress, allowing you the freedom to pursue industry-recognized certificates at your own pace and in alignment with your career goals.

While the PLUS Path operates independently, we also encourage faculty to explore potential connections between the certificates and academic programs where they naturally align. This collaboration can enhance your learning experience and provide you with a comprehensive skill set that combines academic knowledge with practical expertise. So, while the PLUS Path stands on its own, it also offers an exciting opportunity for faculty and students to discover synergies that can contribute to a well-rounded education.

If you need any assistance creating your account or logging in, we can help. Contact plus@uakron.edu or call 330-972-5959.