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UCD Micro-credentials

Micro-credentials offer an industry-aligned, flexible and accredited way to quickly upskill and boost your career prospects.

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UCD micro-credentials are an exciting new innovation developed and delivered by UCD’s world-class academic faculty.

Learners will have the opportunity to upskill in highly-specialised areas with short, flexible, industry-aligned courses that are fully accredited. Click to learn more.

Prof. Jason Last, UCD Dean of Students speaks about UCD Micro-credentials.

Benefits of UCD micro-credentials

Ranked in the top 1% of higher education institutions in the world
Short, flexible upskilling opportunities
Quality assured, current, industry-relevant content
Gain university credit (ECTS)
Industry-aligned design and delivery
Opportunity to stack micro-credentials into UCD awards
Fast-track your career progression or pivot to a new area
Join a global network of UCD students in a supportive learning environment

Featured Courses

Foundations of Environmental Law, Level 9 (Online & Part-time) STACKABLE
Foundations of Environmental Law, Level 9 (Online & Part-time)
Food Risk Analysis, Level 9 (Online & Part-time) STACKABLE
Food Risk Analysis, Level 9 (Online & Part-time)
Science and Standards of Food Safety, Level 9 (Online & Part-time) STACKABLE
Science and Standards of Food Safety, Level 9 (Online & Part-time)

UCD micro-credentials are developed with support from

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Latest Updates

Simon Harris thanks universities for playing their part in addressing industry demands and future skills needs 28Sep
Simon Harris thanks universities for playing their part in addressing industry demands and future skills needs

Minister Simon Harris visited University College Dublin where he spoke about the importance of academic experts and industry leaders working in partnership "to deliver a response to Irish industry's needs", citing micro-credentials as a key player in addressing those demands.
Four new micro-credentials from the UCD Sutherland School of Law 09Sep
Four new micro-credentials from the UCD Sutherland School of Law

Ireland is set to be the first country in Europe to create a National Framework for micro-credential courses that are accredited and quality assured. But, what are micro-credentials and who should consider enrolling on one? Four new micro-credentials are being offered by the UCD Sutherland School of Law this September, 2022.
What are micro-credentials? 10Aug
What are micro-credentials?

Ireland is set to be the first country in Europe to create a National Framework for micro-credential courses that are accredited and quality assured. But, what are micro-credentials and who should consider enrolling on one?

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