wia certification the new policy and process mnccect conference may 6, 2010
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WIA Certification
The New Policy and ProcessMnCCECT Conference
May 6, 2010
Presentation Topics
• WIA certification overview– ISEEK’s role in WIA certification
• New WIA certification policy• MnSCU/DEED certification process
WIA Certification Overview
• Federal government requirement– WIA Dislocated Worker and Adult programs– Credentialed training only
• Intended as a quality filter and information tool
WIA Certification Overview
• Non-certified training can be funded with WIA dollars• Classified as non-credentialed training in our
customer tracking system
WIA Certification Overview
• WIA eligible program list located on ISEEK.org
Search by:School NameField of StudyLocationWIA certified training only
New WIA Certification Policy
• We now certify instruction labeled as courses on ISEEK
• Both credit and non-credit – Examples of non-credit credentials:
• Project Management Certificate• Six Sigma Certificate
New WIA Certification Policy
• Instruction must still result in a recognized credential
– Credentials Exclude:• Certificates of Completion• Course credit
Certified Course Location
• Under the course tab on
• Flags will look the same for courses and programs
MnSCU criteria for non-credit course certification (DRAFT)
1)This course prepares students to successfully achieve an industry recognized credential. Examples include: AWS, MSSC, A+, Microsoft,
2)This course prepares students to successfully achieve a state license for a given industry. Examples include: LPN, RN, CNA, Real Estate, CDL
3)This course results in an industry recognized credential. Examples include: Six Sigma Black Belt, Six Sigma Green Belt, CDL (if part of course requirement)
MnSCU-DEED Course Certification Process (DRAFT)
• MnSCU will collect non-credit credentialed course information
• MnSCU will send a list of WIA certifiable courses to DEED and ISEEK
• These courses will appear with a WIA flag on ISEEK
*MnSCU will perform internal audits of non-credit credentialed instruction to ensure quality
