New Skills@UC Intranet Page Launches on Bearcats Landing

The University of Cincinnati is proud to announce the launch of Skills@UC intranet, a dynamic new resource now available on Bearcats Landing at my.uc.edu.

Distinct from the public-facing Skills@UC website, which promotes non-credit courses to external learners, this intranet page is designed exclusively for UC faculty and staff to guide the creation and management of non-credit courses and programs.

By blending academic expertise with business insight, Skills@UC empowers UC employees to develop offerings for audiences such as professionals, community members and organizations. Faculty and staff are urged to migrate existing non-credit courses to this platform, while colleges are encouraged to innovate new programs to drive financial growth through expanded educational offerings. This is a transformative opportunity for UC to engage with new audiences.

Unlike the public skills.uc.edu website, which markets non-credit courses to prospective learners, the Skills@UC intranet page on Bearcats Landing is an internal hub for UC faculty and staff. It provides comprehensive tools for designing, proposing, and promoting non-credit courses, which differ from credit-bearing courses in their flexible formats, practical focus, and variety of audiences. By centralizing resources, the intranet streamlines the development process, enabling UC to expand its lifelong learning offerings and enhance financial sustainability.

Faculty and staff teaching non-credit courses are encouraged to transition existing courses to UC’s Skills@UC public platform. This move enhances course quality, simplifies administration, and increases visibility by presenting non-credit learning opportunities at UC in a central location.

Benefits include:

• Streamlined management: Use standardized forms and governance guidelines to update and maintain courses efficiently.
• Enhanced promotion: Access marketing strategies to boost enrollment, connecting with audiences via the public skills.uc.edu site.
• Canvas integration: Deliver engaging, learner-focused content through UC’s Canvas platform, optimized for non-credit learners.
• Financial growth: Position courses to attract broader audiences, increasing enrollment and contributing to UC’s financial sustainability.

Now is the ideal time to align your non-credit courses with Skills@UC and leverage its resources to maximize impact.

UC colleges are urged to explore the Skills@UC intranet to develop new non-credit courses and programs that meet market demands, such as professional development workshops, credential preparation bootcamps, or custom programs for employer partners. By creating high-demand courses — think technology skills, leadership training, or specialized certifications — colleges can enhance UC’s financial sustainability while strengthening its reputation as a leader in lifelong learning. The intranet’s tools make it easy to turn ideas into reality, and the public skills.uc.edu site ensures these offerings reach a broader audience.

Accessible via Bearcats Landing at my.uc.edu, the Skills@UC intranet page offers a suite of tools to support every stage of non-credit course development. Key sections include:

• Course Creation Guide
A detailed roadmap for designing non-credit courses, with best practices for defining objectives and structuring content for all types of learners.
Why it helps: Ensures courses are engaging and aligned with UC’s quality standards.
• Considerations for Proposals
Guidance on key factors like target audience, program goals, and budget, blending academic and business perspectives.
Why it helps: Crafts compelling proposals that secure approval and ensure viability.
• Governance Process
Outlines submission timelines, review committees, and UC policies for smooth course approvals.
Why it helps: Simplifies the approval process, saving time and ensuring compliance.
• Non-Credit Proposal Forms
Standardized forms to streamline proposal submissions, capturing objectives, delivery format, and budget details.
Why it helps: Makes the process efficient and consistent.
• Developing Canvas Content
Tips for creating interactive, accessible content on UC’s Canvas platform, tailored for non-credit learners.
Why it helps: Enhances learner engagement and course quality.
• Marketing and Communications
Strategies for promoting courses through branding and outreach, linking to the public skills.uc.edu site to attract learners.
Why it helps: Drives enrollment and supports financial growth.

Faculty and staff can access the Skills@UC intranet by logging into Bearcats Landing at my.uc.edu with their UC credentials. The mobile-friendly platform ensures easy navigation from any device. Unlike the public skills.uc.edu site, which targets external learners, the intranet is an internal hub for course creators, offering tools to build and manage offerings that appear on the public site.

The Skills@UC intranet page on Bearcats Landing is a game-changer for UC’s non-credit education efforts. Faculty and staff are encouraged to explore the information on Bearcats Landing to learn about non-credit programming and how to offer content through Skills@UC. Colleges should start brainstorming innovative programs to meet market needs, using Skills@UC to develop offerings that drive growth and elevate UC’s global presence via skills.uc.edu. By embracing this new resource, UC can lead the way in accessible, impactful education.

Featured image at top: Student on laptop in Langsam Library. Photo/ Andrew Higley/UC Marketing + Brand