The ACCS Innovation Center is part of the Alabama Community College System. We work with Alabama businesses and industries to design and customize rapid, industry-recognized training courses through Skills for Success. These courses are delivered through local community colleges, giving Alabamians the opportunity to gain skills for high-demand jobs right in their own communities.
Skills for Success offers no-cost, rapid training courses that combine online learning with hands-on lab training at Alabama’s community colleges. Once you complete a course, you’ll earn a certificate that shows employers you’re job ready.
Anyone who lives, works, or attends school in Alabama and wants to start a new career, learn a new skill, or build job-ready skills can benefit. Participants who complete a course earn a credential and receive a certificate from their local community college. We welcome high school students, adults, and career changers of all ages.
Yes! All Skills for Success courses are funded through legislation, so there is no cost to you.
“Hybrid” means you’ll complete online lessons first and then attend an in-person lab at your local community college to practice skills hands-on.
You can find your community college’s contact located on the bottom of the calendar page at https://innovation.accs.edu/calendar/
Most courses can be completed in a matter of weeks. The online portion is self-paced, and the lab training typically lasts one to three days.
You’ll earn a credential and receive a certificate of completion once you finish both the online and lab portions of your course.
Yes. You must complete the online portion before attending the hands-on lab. Colleges generally recommend completing the online work at least 72 hours before the lab so you’re fully prepared. Check with your local community college for specific deadlines and requirements.
You’ll need to contact your local community college to be rescheduled for the next available lab. You can find your college’s Workforce Contact here—scroll to the bottom for the full list.
Lab schedules vary by college. Once you complete the online portion, your college will provide lab dates and details.
Visit trainforalabama.com to browse available courses and submit a Student Interest Form. After you submit the form, someone from your local community college will contact you—most likely by email—to share more information and walk you through the next steps. Be sure to check your inbox and spam/trash folders so you don’t miss their message.
No. Start by submitting your interest form online.
Most courses have no prerequisites. Some age requirements apply—transportation courses like CDL or Forklift Operator require students to be at least 18.
Yes! For open enrollment, you can take multiple Skills for Success courses. There are a few exceptions—for example, high school students are limited to one course per semester.
Not at all. There is no upper age limit—students of all ages, from teens to retirees, have completed Skills for Success courses.
Courses are offered through Alabama’s community colleges. To see all available Skills for Success courses, visit our Training Courses page. Once you find a course you’re interested in, complete the Student Interest Form. After submitting the form, someone from your local community college will contact you with next steps.
Each course is designed to prepare you for high-demand, entry-level jobs in that field. Examples include roles in construction, healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, and more.
Check with your local community college to learn how a Skills for Success course may articulate into a credit-bearing career pathway. You can find the Workforce Contact for your college at this link—just scroll to the bottom to locate the contact for the college closest to you.
Start by completing the Student Interest Form. After you submit the form, someone from your local community college will contact you with the next steps and details on the registration process. You’ll receive a registration link from your instructor or college. If it’s your first time taking a Skills for Success course, click New Account in Elevate and complete the required information. Be sure to click Submit at the very end to finalize your registration.
Stop and do not try to create another account. Instead, contact someone from the registrar team so they can troubleshoot and resolve the issue for you.
- Sandie Dutton – Registrar Manager ([email protected])
- Rosie Otten – Registrar Coordinator ([email protected])
- Grant Gunn – Registrar Coordinator ([email protected])
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A Social Security Number is required. If you have never been issued a Social Security Number, your parent or guardian can request a state-issued alternate number.
Your registration is complete only after you click the “Enroll and Pay” or “Submit” button at the end (even though the course is free). You will then receive a confirmation email from [email protected]. If you don’t get it, do not register again—log in as a returning student to finish your registration.
Once your registration has been processed, you will receive an email from [email protected] with the subject line “Activate Your Alabama.edu Account.” You should receive this email within 48 hours (please allow extra time for weekends and holidays). After you activate your Alabama.edu account, you’ll be able to log in to OneCanvas to access your course.
Click the link in the email from [email protected] and follow the steps to set up your Alabama.edu account. The email will provide the information you need to create your account. Be sure to create a unique password that you will remember.
Don’t create a new account. Scroll down to “Returning Student” on the registration page and log in. If you don’t remember your credentials, contact the Registrar Team.
Our Registrar Team can assist:
- Sandie Dutton – Registrar Manager ([email protected])
- Rosie Otten – Registrar Coordinator ([email protected])
- Grant Gunn – Registrar Coordinator ([email protected])
No. You cannot complete your coursework in the Canvas app. The app does not support all course features, so you must use a web browser instead. For the best experience, use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge. You can use your phone but be sure it is turned sideways so you can see all the options and controls.
Make sure you are logging in with your Alabama.edu account and the unique password you created. If you haven’t claimed your account yet, you’ll need to do so before you can access your course. If you’re still unable to log in, contact your local community college’s registrar team or Workforce Coordinator for help. You can access Canvas here: https://alabama.instructure.com.
Make sure you’ve completed all required activities in the current module. You must watch all videos at regular speed and click on all items as instructed—otherwise, the next module will not unlock. If the issue continues, reach out to your college representative or Workforce Coordinator for assistance.
Since the new Alabama.edu Canvas uses a centralized account for all students, you must update your password by logging in at https://password.alabama.edu. If you are unable to log in, you can recover your password by following the instructions at https://accounthelp.alabama.edu/forgot-my-password-help. Note: The password reset process is instant with no delays.