Eligible certificate programs.

For the purposes of this chapter , “eligible certificate program” means a program meeting all of the following criteria: 1. The program is aligned with a certificate, diploma, or degree for credit, is either not offered for credit or is offered for short-term credit that is not eligible under the federal Pell grant program, and does any of the following: a. Offers a state, national, or locally recognized certificate. b. Offers preparation for a professional examination or licensure. c. Provides endorsement for an existing credential or license. d. Represents recognized skill standards defined by an industrial sector. e. Offers a similar credential or training. 2. The program offers training or a credential in an in-demand occupation. For the purposes of this chapter , “in-demand occupation” includes occupations in the following industries: a. Information technology. b. Health care. c. Advanced manufacturing. d. Transportation and logistics. e. Any other industry designated as in-demand by a local workforce development board established pursuant to section 84A.4 . 2011 Acts, ch 132, §84, 106 ; 2016 Acts, ch 1118, §20, 21 ; 2023 Acts, ch 111, §31