It’s easy to get started. Whether you're focused on advancing your career or continuing your education, UMGC offers the ideal program to help you reach your goal.
Interested in gaining technical expertise and hands-on experience in a future-focused career field? OpenClassrooms is teaming up with University of Maryland Global Campus to offer online apprenticeship training programs to UMGC’s community of students. After you complete the apprenticeship program, UMGC may be able to accept up to 61 credits from OpenClassrooms toward a bachelor’s degree, saving you up to two years of coursework and $20,000–$30,000 in tuition costs. Community college graduates can save even more. Kick-start your career today with this exciting new pathway!
Advance Your Career with a Respected, Flexible Apprenticeship
OpenClassrooms offers apprenticeship programs in several high-demand industries, allowing you to acquire key skills in a flexible online learning environment. Unlike a traditional internship, an apprenticeship from OpenClassrooms prioritizes real experience, giving you the valuable opportunity to learn by doing. You’ll study in a hands-on learning environment by completing real-world projects and career-relevant assignments, all under the tutelage of professional mentors who bring their knowledge and expertise with them. You will also build a network of professional contacts, thanks to the active community of students that are completing their training alongside you.
Best of all, you can complete your apprenticeship at a minimal cost, thanks to a generous grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. In fact, while you complete this apprenticeship, you will simultaneously be drawing a salary through your employer. Once you complete your apprenticeship, you will be rewarded with a nationally recognized certificate from the Department of Labor.
Completed an Apprenticeship? Earn a Bachelor’s Degree at UMGC
If you complete one of the above listed OpenClassrooms internships, you may be able to transfer a significant amount of credit to UMGC and get a head-start toward a bachelor’s degree. Thanks to OpenClassrooms’ alliance with UMGC, eligible students who complete their online apprenticeship program will be able to transfer up to 61 credits toward a bachelor’s degree at UMGC. In addition, you may also qualify for a discount of up to 25 percent on out-of-state tuition and a $50 application fee waiver when you apply as a new student.
Tuition Discount Details
This discount will be applied to out-of-state tuition for eligible students in most programs.* This discount cannot be combined with certain scholarships or discount programs, including the Maryland Completion Scholarship, the Military New Graduate Student Savings Program, the Alumni Succeed Again Scholarship, and the discount for out-of-state community college alliances. Discounted tuition rates may not fall below the standard in-state rate or any special tuition rate offered to eligible active-duty military servicemembers, their spouses, or dependents.
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Earn Credit for OpenClassrooms Courses
UMGC will award up to 61 transfer credits as follows to OpenClassrooms students and graduates who have completed the following apprenticeships. You can earn 3–6 credits for a pre-apprenticeship program and up to 55 credits for completing an apprenticeship, as outlined below.
Please note: The course articulations described are effective Nov. 4, 2022–Dec. 31, 2027.
UMGC may accept up to 60 credits for an associate degree from a community college. In total, UMGC accepts up to 90 credits total from all sources toward a bachelor’s degree. So, community college students with an associate degree may be able to complete a bachelor’s degree with only 30 credits at just under $10,000 with in-state tuition or just under $12,000 with the 25 percent discount on out-of-state tuition.
Get Started & Register
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Apply for admission to UMGC: Complete the online application for admission. It typically takes about 10 minutes. Be sure to select your employer or organization on the application form.
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Submit proof of attendance: You must submit proof of eligibility—such as an unofficial transcript—from OpenClassrooms that clearly states your name and the dates attended. E-mail copies of these items to cls@umgc.edu.
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Earn credit for your education and eligible experience: Submit your official transcripts from any previous institutions of higher education, including OpenClassrooms. Your transcripts from OpenClassrooms allow you to verify your eligibility for a tuition discount and earn transfer credit. You may continue to submit your OpenClassrooms transcripts as you complete courses for UMGC to evaluate transfer credit.
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Request Your Transcript: When you’re finished taking OpenClassrooms courses, or complete an apprenticeship, request your official transcript by logging into your OpenClassrooms account. For questions regarding this process, please contact OpenClassrooms.
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Register for classes: Once you're admitted to UMGC, you will receive a student ID (EmplID) so you can register for courses online. Check the schedule of classes to view courses, and then register for classes online using the MyUMGC Student Portal.
* The tuition discount will not be applied to the following graduate programs and related courses: Master of Business Administration; Master of Science in data analytics; Master of Science in digital forensics and cyber investigation; Master of Science in cybersecurity management and policy; Master of Science in cybersecurity technology; graduate certificates in business analytics, cybersecurity management and policy, cybersecurity technology, and digital forensics and cyber investigation; all doctoral programs; and select legacy programs. The tuition discount will apply beginning in the term in which you notify UMGC of your eligibility. Tuition discounts will not be applied to previous terms.
Additional discounts may be available for Federal employees and their spouses and eligible dependents. Undergraduate and standard graduate program tuition for students who meet the criteria for Maryland residency will be the applicable in-state rate. Tuition for active-duty military; members of the Selected Reserves, National Guard, and the Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; and the spouses and dependents of these student groups will be the applicable military or specialty rate. If you are a student using Post 9/11 benefits, please contact an advisor at 800-939-8682 to determine if you can apply both benefits.