The microcredential initiative at Kent State University offers practical and focused learning experiences for individuals seeking to enhance their skills and knowledge. Grounded in academic and industry partnerships, the program at Kent State targets the essential competencies required to thrive in today’s workforce. Flexible, short-term courses allow learners to align skills with their personal and professional goals. 

KSU Microcredentials

  • 3D Printing
  • Electrical Technician II
  • Electrical Technician I
  • Introduction to Semiconductors for STEM majors
  • Drafting and Design
  • Nursing Administration and Health Care Systems Leadership (Levels I-IV)
  • Design, Build, Teach (for KSU faculty and staff only)
     

What are Microcredentials?

Microcredentials are mini-qualifications that signify your competency in a specific field or subject area. Unlike a traditional degree, microcredential programs pinpoint specific skill gaps, allowing you to quickly gain usable, industry-aligned credentials and job-related training.

Our professional education and continuing education initiatives offer a diverse range of learning experiences, including microcredentials that signify competency through the demonstration of knowledge, skills, or competencies. While other learning experiences also provide valuable opportunities, our microcredentials require a tangible display of expertise to ensure a comprehensive and effective learning journey.

  • Upskill with Precision

    Upskill with Precision

    Gain highly relevant skills and knowledge in short-term career training programs. You assess your professional needs, and we provide you with targeted programs to meet them. 

  • Enhance Your Marketability

    Enhance Your Marketability

    Employers recognize microcredentials as a powerful signal of your proficiency in job-specific skills. Our curriculum is designed with industry demands in mind. The skills you acquire here don’t just aim to impress potential employers — they really do. 

  • Learn Your Way

    Learn Your Way

    Choose from our range of credit and non-credit microcredentials, providing easy starting points and clear pathways toward earning credit certificates or degrees.

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Ready to take your career and knowledge to the next level? 

 

Explore programs, enroll in courses or contact our knowledgeable staff to discuss which microcredential will help you reach your goals.