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  6. 7.3 Eligible Institutions and Program Types
  7. Previous Policy - 7.3.2 Eligible Program Types

7.3.2 Eligible Program Types

Effective date: January 20, 2020 - March 15, 2022

Institutions must offer a program of training services through one or more courses/classes or a structured regime.1 Programs may be delivered in-person, online, or through a blended approach of in-person and online.2 Successful completion of the program must lead to one or more of the following outcomes:

Note: Training programs may include non-credentialed training or single courses that fall within a career pathway.4



Recognized Postsecondary Credential

Effective date: September 2, 2019

A recognized postsecondary credential is:

  • an industry-recognized certificate or certification
  • a Certificate of Completion of a Registered Apprenticeship
  • a license recognized by the state or federal government
    OR
  • an associate or bachelor's degree.

WIOA Sec. 3(52)

Note: DOL has indicated a hesitation to define "industry recognized credential" because it is "an evolving term and defining it in the regulation may limit future innovation around industry-relevant training." 81 FR 56172