Microcredentials

Cutting edge skills, offered where you are, when you need them

What are ASU Microcredentials?

Microcredentials are earned through specialized courses that provide a path to learn focused, industry-relevant skills. These courses allow learners to break down learning into manageable tasks, and build expertise in specific areas or progress toward larger certifications.

Take one to earn a microcredential or take a recommended series to earn a professional certificate.

Quickly certify your knowledge and skills to level up your resume and your career.

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Battery Systems for Electric Vehicles and Energy Storage Certificate

Explores the science, components, and systems behind batteries used in electric vehicle and energy storage applications.

clock solid icon 30 hours

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dollar sign solid icon $999

Fundamentals of Vacuum Technology & Practices

The Fundamentals of Vacuum Technology and Practices microcredential offers a hands-on introduction to this critical field, giving you the opportunity to work directly with real equipment and industry-level components.

clock solid icon 10 hours

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laptop solid icon ISTB12 - Polytechnic Campus

dollar sign solid icon $499

PCB Design Basics: Components, Materials & Manufacturing

Build a practical understanding of the foundations of printed circuit board (PCB) design.

clock solid icon 10 hours

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dollar sign solid icon $299

PCB Design Fundamentals: From Discovery to Production

Build end-to-end PCB design expertise by learning how electronic concepts progress from component selection and schematic development to layout, verification, and manufacturing readiness.

clock solid icon 40 hours

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dollar sign solid icon $899

Design of Experiments for Process and Product Optimization

Learn to plan, run, and analyze experiments that improve products and processes across engineering, manufacturing, and research environments.

clock solid icon 40 hours

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dollar sign solid icon $999

Semiconductor Educator Fellowship

The 2026 Semiconductor Educator Fellowship, hosted by the Ira A.

clock solid icon 6 weeks

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AI for Manufacturing Excellence

Gain a clear, practical understanding of how AI is transforming modern manufacturing, from robotics and automation to digital twins and predictive analytics.

clock solid icon 6 hours

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laptop solid icon ASU Polytechnic Campus

dollar sign solid icon $850

Capabilities across Engineering and Technical Topics

Our evolving portfolio has featured 40+ in-demand technology and engineering subjects, including:

  • Semiconductor manufacturing
  • Smart Manufacturing including robotics, automation, and control systems
  • Data analytics, AI, and machine learning
  • Renewable energy systems and sustainability
  • Operational excellence
  • Systems engineering

Discover the full list of microcredentials and professional certificates available through ASU Engineering below. Some programs are available for individual enrollment now, while many others can be delivered live in a cohort format for organizations with a group of interested participants.

If your team is looking to upskill together, ASU can bring these courses directly to your workplace—online or on-site—customized to meet your organization’s needs. Reach out to us to learn more about cohort-based delivery options and partnership opportunities.