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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

Latest Updates

sustainable, green businesses 20Jun
Sustainability in Business: The Power of Employee Education

Sustainability is no longer just a corporate buzzword - it is a business imperative. Achieving real, lasting sustainability is not just about setting ambitious goals - it is about empowering employees with the knowledge and skills to make those goals a reality. Explore UCDs range of Sustainability micro-credentials.
Concept of communication between people 20Jun
UCD College of Science Launches New Micro-Credential in Public Science Communication

The University College Dublin (UCD) College of Science has developed their first micro-credential ‘Public Science Communication’, designed to equip scientists and researchers with the skills necessary to effectively communicate scientific knowledge to the public.
Working professionals climbing the career ladder. 20Jun
5 Reasons to Choose Micro-Credentials for Career Advancement

Continuous learning and skill development are essential for career growth. Micro-credentials have emerged as a powerful alternative, offering targeted and flexible ways to enhance your skills. Here are five compelling reasons to consider micro-credentials for your career advancement.
A student who graduated being greeted by two children-decorative 12Mar
Micro-Credentials Learner Fee Subsidy

The Micro-Credential Course Learner Subsidy, under the Human Capital Initiative, Pillar 3 offers a subsidy rate of between 50 to 80 percent for courses addressing skills needs in key priority areas.

Taste 4 Success Skillnet Funding Renewed 10Nov
Taste 4 Success Skillnet Funding Renewed

For a second intake in a row, Taste 4 Success Skillnet is funding 30% of the course fee for four UCD Agriculture and Food micro-credentials.
Green Tech Skillnet Funding: New Electricity Grid Operation Micro-credential 23Aug
Green Tech Skillnet Funding: New Electricity Grid Operation Micro-credential

Green Tech Skillnet is a leading force in supporting Ireland's renewable energy and green technology sector by fostering skill development and industry growth...
New Taste 4 Success Skillnet Funding for UCD Agri-food Micro-credentials 11Aug
New Taste 4 Success Skillnet Funding for UCD Agri-food Micro-credentials

In a dynamic world where the agricultural and food industry is constantly evolving, with ambitious sustainability targets to achieve...
MicroCreds.ie: The Micro-credential Revolution 30May
MicroCreds.ie: The Micro-credential Revolution

MicroCreds has officially launched its national website...
Doctor examines a girl with a head injury. 14Mar
Concussion micro-credential coming soon

New micro-credential in the area of concussion is currently being developed by The UCD School of Medicine...
safefood food safety fund 17Feb
Funding for Food Safety Training with safefood

Now safeood is offering members of their safefood Knowledge Network, a network of over 2,000 industry professionals, funding in the area of Food Safety.

Michael Martin speaking a FoodVision2030 in Dublin Castle. 25Oct
Ireland’s Food Vision 2030: Upskilling to achieve agri-food sector targets.

The Food Vision 2030 conference took place in Dublin Castle last week, where Taoiseach, Michael Martin, commended the agricultural sector and farmers for their strong engagement and the proactive nature of the industry in taking sustainability seriously.
Simon Harris visiting UCD Microcredentials 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.
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.
Woman looking at a computer. 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?

UCD micro-credentials are developed with support from

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