Microcredentials

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

Enhance your academic journey with Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering’s Microcredentials – a cutting-edge approach to learning designed to align your skills with the dynamic needs of today's workforce. Taught by ASU faculty and industry experts, microcredentials offer flexible and targeted learning in emerging technologies including smart manufacturing, robotics, and automation.

Whether you're preparing for your first internship or building skills for future opportunities, our programs offer practical, hands-on learning experiences that align with your academic goals. Gain valuable skills and earn digital badges to display on your LinkedIn profile!

Earn a microcredential at a discounted rate through scholarships provided by ASU Southwest Advanced Prototyping Hub

As a part of its initiative to accelerate the development and production of microelectronics tehcnologies, the Southwest Advanced Prototyping (SWAP) Hub is supporting access for current students at Arizona State University to complete a selection of Microcredentials. This allows students to take microcredentials at a significantly reduced cost.

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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Upcoming Microcredentials

Explore our upcoming microcredentials designed for flexible, stackable learning. Gain targeted skills in engineering, technology, and emerging industries at your own pace. Whether exploring new interests, building practical skills, or preparing for your future career, our microcredentials offer a flexible way to learn. Check the calendar for upcoming scheduled courses.

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

Reach out to us to learn more about how ASU can offer these courses to your students.

FAQ's

Microcredentials are focused credentials with content designed to provide you with knowledge and specific skills in technical fields. A microcredential demonstrates proficiency in a specific skill or attainment of certain knowledge.

Microcredentials build toward aggregated skills in specific technical topic areas, offering varying levels of complexity (1–4) and giving you the opportunity to develop your skills within specific emerging technology areas. When you complete multiple related microcredentials, you may earn a Professional Certificate demonstrating broader expertise.

A professional certificate is earned when successfully completing four approved microcredentials within a specific topic area.

A microcredential is earned by successfully completing one short course and assessment, typically requiring 10 hours of instruction alongside 5-10 hours of additional study. Microcredentials are offered at four distinct levels, culminating with experiential learning activities to ensure you can apply the skills you gain!

A professional certificate is earned when you successfully complete four approved microcredentials within a specific topic area. Each microcredential is estimated at 10-20 hours of learning time, equating to 40-80 hours for a professional certificate.

Navigating the vast landscape of learning options can be daunting, which is why The Fulton Schools of Engineering created a clear and structured leveling system for microcredentials. Microcredentials are offered in four levels and are designed to guide you through a seamless progression of knowledge and skills, ensuring that each builds upon the last.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance your expertise, our Microcredentials offer a flexible and customizable learning pathway to suit your needs. Here's how our four levels work:

Level 1: Foundational knowledge introduction
Level 2: Introductory practical application within the emerging technology space
Level 3: Skill refinement towards industry-relevant hardware or software
Level 4: Advanced technical skills and troubleshooting with industry-relevant hardware or software

After successfully completing the requirements of the course, you will receive an email with instructions on accessing your digital credentials. Credentials can be proudly displayed digitally on social media and referenced on your resume.

We are committed to providing high-quality programs and are consistently working with faculty and industry experts to develop and deliver courses. We hope to offer more in the coming months and invite you to continue checking back for the latest offerings.

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Yes, you can enroll in as many certificates and microcredentials as you like. We recommend registering for the full certificate offerings, which offer a discounted rate for the certificate package.

Depending on the course offering and level of microcredential, there may be skills required to support your success in the course. We recommend reviewing the microcredential website description for the courses you are interested in, as some skills build upon prior knowledge.

Microcredentials are offered with the flexibility to directly enroll without an admissions process and do not currently provide college credit.

Proudly displaying your newly acquired skills on your resume and social media profile is easy to do! Simply download your credential and add it to your account to signal your skills to hiring managers. The credentials can be easily shared on LinkedIn as a digitally verifiable credential.

Microcredentials

Earn a microcredential at a discounted rate through scholarships provided by ASU Southwest Advanced Prototyping Hub

What are ASU Microcredentials?

Upcoming Microcredentials

Capabilities across Engineering and Technical Topics

FAQ's

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