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Section 2

Licensing Exemption Statement

24-Hour Career School Exemption Compliance

Texas TWC Licensing Exemption

The AI Capability Specialist Certificate program is intentionally structured to qualify for Texas career school licensing exemption under Texas Education Code and Texas Workforce Commission regulations.

24-Hour Program Structure

This program is designed to deliver 24 instructional hours or less, meeting the threshold for career school licensing exemption while providing maximum value, job-ready skills, and employer-backed employment outcomes.

Exemption Compliance Elements

RequirementProgram Compliance
Total Instructional Hours24 hours (does not exceed exemption threshold)
Self-Contained ProgramComplete credential awarded within 24-hour window
Certificate RequirementsNo additional hours required for certification
Supplemental ServicesOptional support offered separately (not required)

Self-Contained Credential

The AI Capability Specialist Certificate is a fully self-contained credential. Students who complete the 24-hour program earn their certificate of completion without any requirement for additional instructional hours, external coursework, or supplementary training.

What Students Receive Within 24 Hours

1

AI Fundamentals

Complete AI fundamentals and applied skills training

2

Technical Support

Technical support and troubleshooting competencies

3

Workflow Automation

Workflow automation and digital operations skills

4

Professional Readiness

Professional workplace readiness preparation

5

Assessments

Hands-on assessments demonstrating job-ready competencies

6

Certificate

Certificate of Completion upon successful completion

Optional Additional Support

To maximize student success and employment outcomes, we offer optional additional support services at no extra cost to students who complete the 24-hour program. These services are:

Completely Voluntary
Not required for certification
Separate from Core
Preserving licensing exemption status
Employment Focused
Continued skill-building until job placement

Important Note

Optional additional levels (Skills Labs, Projects, Apprenticeship Track) are offered as value-added support services and occur outside the 24-hour core credential. Participation in these optional services is not required for certificate completion and does not affect the program's licensing exemption status.

Exemption Status Declaration

[Provider Name] certifies that the AI Capability Specialist Certificate program:

  1. Does not exceed 24 total instructional hours
  2. Awards a complete credential within the 24-hour program
  3. Does not require additional hours or coursework for certification
  4. Offers optional supplemental services separately from core instruction
  5. Meets all applicable criteria for career school licensing exemption under Texas law

Compliance Commitment

This program structure has been intentionally designed to deliver maximum workforce value while maintaining full compliance with Texas career school regulations. The 24-hour format ensures accessibility for workforce participants while the optional additional support services demonstrate our commitment to employment outcomes.