Iowa Code § 260I.6: 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.