The Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) is partnering with technology talent accelerator SkillStorm to provide college credit and degree pathways for non-traditional learners pursuing technology-related careers.
The course offerings, delivered through SkillStorm, are geared toward veterans, working adults, and other non-traditional learners and include classes covering cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and other technology-related topics.
SkillStorm learners who earn select industry-recognized certifications will receive SNHU college credit, and those credentials can also count toward bachelor’s degree completion to help reduce both time and cost to graduation, SkillStorm said.
Certifications will be available from Amazon Web Services, CompTIA, and Microsoft.
All SkillStorm-certified learners will be eligible for a 15% tuition discount on SNHU online degree programs. In addition, military-affiliated learners can transfer up to 90 credits of professional military education and on-the-job training toward a bachelor’s degree at SNHU.
“The future of the tech workforce depends on faster, more flexible pathways,” Joe Mitchell, chief operating officer at SkillStorm, said in a statement. “Too often, talented individuals are held back by systems that fail to recognize skills gained through work, service, or non-traditional education.”
“This partnership with SNHU enables SkillStorm learners to earn college credit while building in-demand technical skills — accelerating their path to a great career in technology without choosing between education and employment,” Mitchell added.
The announcement aligns with pushes from industry and federal technology to expand technology-related education and upskilling.
A recent 2025 ISC2 workforce study found that cybersecurity’s biggest challenge is now skills shortages, particularly in fast-changing tech areas like AI and cloud security. While global technology hiring is stabilizing, the report found that many teams still lack the cyber and broader tech talent needed to keep up with threats – underscoring continued demand for more trained tech professionals.