With the Ohio TechCred program, receive full reimbursement for the training you receive when attending
any Mind the Product conference or interactive course!

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The training we provide through our in-person conferences and remote courses can be the pathway to upskilling yourself or your workforce at no cost after reimbursement. Our product management conferences and remote courses qualify for up to $2,000 in funding per credential (after reimbursement), making tech advancement accessible. At Mind the Product, we can help guide you from application to training completion and reimbursement tracking, maximizing the benefit of Ohio TechCred for your organization.

Notes: This opportunity is only available to Ohio-based companies with Ohio-resident W2 employees through the Ohio TechCred program

How it works:

  1. Apply for the Ohio TechCred program during one of the open application periods:
    • May 1, 2025 – May 30, 2025
    • July 1, 2025 – July 31, 2025
    • September 2, 2025 – September 30, 2025
    • November 3, 2025 – December 1, 2025
  2. The Ohio Department of Development will score your application and award funding if they believe you are eligible
  3. Once approved, register for one of Mind the Product’s conferences or remote courses and email hello@mindtheproduct.com to let us know you are participating in the Ohio TechCred program
  4. Mind the Product will provide all who participate in the training with a certificate
  5. Your employer submits a copy of the certificate earned, an invoice that identifies the cost of the credential, and proof of payment to the Ohio TechCred program
  6. Your employer receives full reimbursement – up to $2,000 per employee!

Note: Training must be completed and a reimbursement request must be sent within 12 months of being approved during the open application process.

Current eligible events and courses

In-person events:

  • INDUSTRY: The Product Conference (Cleveland, Ohio, September 8-10, 2025) - attend just the conference or buy a Plus Pass or Super Pass to join us for a hands-on workshop or our exclusive Leadership Forum

Remote courses:

  • Product Management Foundations
  • Communication and Alignment
  • Metrics for Product Managers
  • Mapping to Solve Product Problems

Learn more here about training for your team

Any questions?

Reach out to the TechCred contact Mind the Product by emailing hello@mindtheproduct.com and we can help to guide you through the application process.