The Application for Tops Non-credit Course Approval (JFS 01386) will be used to apply for non-credit bearing courses. Non-credit bearing courses are courses that are developed by the TOPS program, do not offer credit hours, and must be approved by the subject matter expert prior to the beginning of the course.

The TOPS program may be utilized by all full-time employees in departments of job and family services, child support enforcement and children services who are seeking approval for educational or training opportunities specifically related to the employee's current position (or if in the Ohio Civil Service System, the next step advancement in the natural progression of the employee's current classification, lateral transition or area/program for which the employee currently works). Employees must complete and submit TOPS application forms and required documentation before eligibility is determined.

Questions regarding TOPS should be directed to:

Office of Employee and Business Services

Bureau of Professional Development and Quality Services

Attn: Alphrena D. Ord, Section Chief

150 E. Gay Street, 18 th Floor

Columbus, Ohio 43215-3130

(614) 644-5014

Questions regarding this APMTL can be directed to your local Fiscal Supervisor or the Bureau of County Finance and Technical Assistance at (614) 752-9194.

This form is accessible through http://www.state.oh.us/scripts/odjfs/forms

Instructions:

• Please insert the JFS 01386 form and instructions in the Appendix A of the APM.