{"id":2095,"date":"2026-06-17T14:22:16","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T18:22:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/?p=2095"},"modified":"2026-06-17T14:46:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T18:46:16","slug":"build-new-skills-faster-with-microcredentials-from-miami-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/2026\/06\/build-new-skills-faster-with-microcredentials-from-miami-online\/","title":{"rendered":"Build New Skills Faster with Microcredentials from Miami Online"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:23px\"><em>Part 1 of the Miami Online Short-Term Learning Series comparing Microcredentials, professional education, and certificates.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:23px\">You have a goal. We have a plan. Wherever you are in your educational journey or career, completing a short-term program to build skills in a specific area could benefit you. Besides traditional degree programs, Miami Online offers Microcredentials, professional education, and certificates to boost your resume and career growth. What are these programs, and how do you choose which one is best for you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-miamired-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-81b34f1280b600097297b0a0620fda72\">What are Microcredentials, Professional Education, and Certificates; how do they differ?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:20px\">We\u2019ll define each of these categories broadly and explore the details of each type of program in our three-part series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accentred-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d14a0b2578a27129861f1c43252f8902\">Microcredentials<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miamioh.edu\/online\/microcredentials\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/miamioh.edu\/online\/microcredentials\/\">Microcredentials <\/a>are a collection of <strong>1 to 4<\/strong> (<strong>typically undergraduate<\/strong>) <strong>courses<\/strong> designed to certify specific industry skillsets.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong>Microcredentials earn college credit<\/strong> and can<strong> be applied toward a degree<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\">The <strong>individual courses comprising Microcredential programs are transcripted<\/strong>, but the Microcredential program name will not appear on a Miami transcript.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\">You receive a <strong>digital badge<\/strong> as \u201cproof\u201d of your learning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accentred-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a51fc1b2c467cf887d8b7638166cfc05\">Professional Education<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miamioh.edu\/online\/professional-education\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/miamioh.edu\/online\/professional-education\/\">Professional Education<\/a> is <strong>one or more non-credit courses<\/strong> that <strong>any adult <\/strong>or enrolled student can take to expand their expertise.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\">Professional Education courses <strong>will not appear on your college transcript,<\/strong> and you will receive a <strong>digital credential<\/strong> and\/or a <strong>certificate of completion<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accentred-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-67b52efbe26785c20e045c159e9c69d9\">Certificates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.miamioh.edu\/programs\/?filters=%255B%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522Online%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522online%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522location%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A47%257D%252C%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522Hybrid%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522hybrid%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522location%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A82%257D%252C%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522Oxford%2520Campus%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522oxford%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522location%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A4%257D%252C%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522Regional%2520Campuses%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522regionals%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522location%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A9%257D%252C%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522West%2520Chester%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522west-chester%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522location%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A88%257D%252C%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522Certificate%2520%28Graduate%29%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522certificate-graduate%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522degree-type%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A56%257D%252C%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522Certificate%2520%28Post-Baccalaureate%29%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522certificate-post-baccalaureate%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522degree-type%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A66%257D%252C%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522Certificate%2520%28Undergraduate%29%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522certificate-undergraduate%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522degree-type%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A65%257D%255D&amp;search=&amp;pt=hupf-program\" 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data-id=\"https:\/\/programs.miamioh.edu\/programs\/?filters=%255B%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522Online%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522online%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522location%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A47%257D%252C%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522Hybrid%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522hybrid%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522location%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A82%257D%252C%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522Oxford%2520Campus%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522oxford%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522location%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A4%257D%252C%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522Regional%2520Campuses%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522regionals%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522location%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A9%257D%252C%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522West%2520Chester%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522west-chester%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522location%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A88%257D%252C%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522Certificate%2520%28Graduate%29%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522certificate-graduate%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522degree-type%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A56%257D%252C%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522Certificate%2520%28Post-Baccalaureate%29%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522certificate-post-baccalaureate%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522degree-type%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A66%257D%252C%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522Certificate%2520%28Undergraduate%29%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522certificate-undergraduate%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522degree-type%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A65%257D%255D&amp;search=&amp;pt=hupf-program\">Certificates<\/a> are a <strong>collection of courses that earn credit <\/strong>and <strong>can apply toward a degree<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\">Certificates are transcripted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accentred-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9517e7371cefb0315e7252bede2312e7\">Compare Microcredentials, Professional Education, and Certificates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\" style=\"font-size:20px\"><table class=\"has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color\"><thead><tr><th><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Microcredentials<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Professional Education<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Certificates<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Timeframe<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2 to 4 months<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Hours to weeks<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">6 months to 2 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>For Credit<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>X<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>X<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Apply toward a degree<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>X<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>X<\/strong> (depends on the program)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Available Online<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>X<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>X<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>X<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Start<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Most available on demand any time<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Fall, Spring<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Digital Credential<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>X<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>X<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>X<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Per credit hour<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Varies: Free to $800 per program<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">May vary by program; per credit hour<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-miamired-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0e636b4f0cb24b587fc923233c68f080\">What Is a Microcredential?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:20px\">Microcredentials are short, career-focused programs made up of <strong>1 to 4 courses<\/strong>. Each one is designed to help you build <strong>in-demand skills<\/strong> in areas like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\">Python programming<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\">Digital marketing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\">Event planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\">CNC machining<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\">Professional communication<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:20px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.miamioh.edu\/programs\/?filters=%255B%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522Online%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522online%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522location%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A47%257D%252C%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522Hybrid%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522hybrid%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522location%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A82%257D%252C%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522Microcredential%2520%28Undergraduate%29%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522microcredential-undergraduate%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522degree-type%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A79%257D%255D&amp;search=&amp;pt=hupf-program\">Explore 60+ Microcredentials<\/a> at Miami University that build skills in business, technology, engineering, Spanish, psychology, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong>Every Microcredential is <\/strong><strong><em>for college credit.<\/em><\/strong> That means you can apply what you earn toward a larger program or degree later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-miamired-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-187d3ff2228b595a222adc2a908acbbb\">Flexible, Online Learning That Fits Your Life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:20px\">Most Microcredentials are offered in a <strong>fully online, <a href=\"https:\/\/miamioh.edu\/online\/student-resources\/#asynch\">asynchronous format<\/a><\/strong>, so you can learn on your schedule without coming to campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:20px\">You will complete each component course within a standard semester (about <strong>2\u20134 months<\/strong>), giving you structure without sacrificing flexibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-miamired-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-55cd4924c14e10c81d1fb1cf6bf019f7\">Earn a Digital Badge You Can Share<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2026\/06\/badge-agile-watermark.png\" alt=\"Miami University undergraduate Agile Certified Professional Microcredential badge\" class=\"wp-image-2113\" style=\"width:261px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2026\/06\/badge-agile-watermark.png 1000w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2026\/06\/badge-agile-watermark-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2026\/06\/badge-agile-watermark-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2026\/06\/badge-agile-watermark-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2026\/06\/badge-agile-watermark-200x200.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:20px\">When you complete a Microcredential, you\u2019ll receive a <strong>digital badge<\/strong> you can add to your:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\">LinkedIn profile<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\">Resume<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\">Portfolio<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:20px\">Each badge clearly shows the <strong>skills and competencies<\/strong> you\u2019ve gained \u2014 so employers can quickly see what you bring to the table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-miamired-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1f2d96edcc090d7d6829d2c5081fa92a\">Industry Certifications That Add Value<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accentred-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-410ee0a0a97d00a1239780eaa7cdf0ae\">Some technology Microcredentials include industry-recognized certifications as part of the cost, such as:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\">Agile Certified Professional \u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icagile.com\/certification\/agile-fundamentals\">ICAgile Certified Professional &#8211; Agile Fundamentals<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\">Agile Product Ownership \u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icagile.com\/certification\/agile-product-ownership\">ICAgile Certified Professional- Agile Product Ownership<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\">Agile Project and Delivery Management \u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icagile.com\/certification\/agile-project-and-delivery-management\">ICAgile Certified Professional &#8211; Project and Delivery Management<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accentred-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-751006c50c1e855ab5d05e4a32fb32f5\">Others prepare you for certification exams in high-demand fields like:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\">Cybersecurity Foundations \u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptia.org\/en-us\/certifications\/security\/\">CompTIA Security+<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\">Cybersecurity Ethical Hacking \u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptia.org\/en-us\/certifications\/ethical-hacker-pro\/\">CompTIA Ethical Hacker Pro<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\">Beginner Python Programming \u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/pythoninstitute.org\/pcep#:~:text=(Exam%20PCEP%2D30%2D0x,of%20the%20Python%20Standard%20Library.\">PCEP &#8211; Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2026\/06\/cad-program-300.jpg\" alt=\"A faculty member giving feedback to a student working with computer-aided drafting software\" class=\"wp-image-2115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2026\/06\/cad-program-300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2026\/06\/cad-program-300-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2026\/06\/cad-program-300-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-miamired-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-93e53ce3e10d315c43a323ff6c9205e4\">Simple, Fast Application Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accentred-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0ca7032dd9fb7273ecc9eb66578496d7\">Getting started is straightforward:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\">No official transcript required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/admission.miamioh.edu\/register\/?id=4b76e10e-3c8c-4630-adc1-a7424977714c&amp;_gl=1*yuz3ni*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NzU0ODc0OTkuQ2p3S0NBand4ckxIQmhBMkVpd0F1OUVkTXlZQWRqRHU2cEpybno5VXNNQmptX3NSbHJHQUxYZTQzVlRfMldtYkQ5RWI2WWp0T1dZaFNSb0NvRTBRQXZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MTA0NTcyMDYxNy4xNzcxNTk1Mjk1LjExNTA5NDk1MTkuMTc3NzU1Njc4Ny4xNzc3NTU3MjMy\">Short application<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\">Admission decision in about <strong>7 business days.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:20px\">Already a Miami student? You can enroll in Microcredential courses <strong>without applying separately<\/strong>. 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