How Microcredential Courses Answer the Call for a New Way to Learn

Upskill. Reskill. Professional development hours. Training requirements. Whether you’re responsible for sourcing and administering learning opportunities in your organization (managers, leaders, HR professionals) or are just itching to add a new credential to your resume, you’ll find that the opportunities to grow are somewhat limitless.

However, more than just the opportunity, you’ll need something that 1) is affordable, 2) is accessible, 3) runs on your own timeline, and 4) gives you a real credential that others can see. Most online learning platforms don’t check these boxes, and if they do, the learning sources are OK at best.

This is exactly why new learners and seasoned professionals alike are choosing a new path—microcredentials at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO).

What is a microcredential course?

Put simply: microcredentials are non-credit courses (from an accredited university) that offer valuable skill building across a multitude of disciplines and industries, as well as a digital badge to showcase what you’ve learned.

At UNO, these microcredentials are not a “lower level” learning course that is less effective than traditional degree courses, but an easy and useful way to continue learning long after you’ve completed a degree.

Want to try something outside of your wheelhouse? There’s a microcredential for that. Looking to fill a knowledge gap in your team at work? Microcredential courses can be purchased in bulk to ensure your whole team learns a new skill and can apply it right away.

Professional development made accessible

Because we believe education should continue long after you earn a degree, we also believe we have responsibility in making sure that education is accessible to all. Microcredential courses are 100% online. You can do them from anywhere you have access to your device. Plus, they are formatted as asynchronous, which means you can complete them at any time. Early bird? Night owl? Log on when it works best for you. Finally, there are no pre-requisites. Just enroll in a course and start learning.

Professional credentials made affordable

These courses are low cost with an ever-growing library of options to choose from. They are also created with your time in mind. More than money, we know a barrier to learning for many people is the busyness of their regular lives—most courses require only 3–5 hours a week.

Employee development, meet microcredential courses

It’s time to enter into a new era for learning. Half-day seminars and conferences that try to cover a lot of knowledge generally fall short on informational depth—and this is what employees need most to grow. The answer? Microcredentials.

For the employee whose background is in business but needs to learn more about successful grant development for their new role.

For the Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) who is trying to help their organization navigate work in the AI era.

For the longstanding employee who hasn’t been to school in years but needs training in project management tools and strategies to learn the most up-to-date techniques.

There’s something for everyone at UNO, and our microcredential courses make learning from an accredited university the most accessible and affordable it’s ever been. Discover our growing library of microcredentials and consider enrolling today.

About the University of Nebraska at Omaha

Located in one of America’s best cities to live, work and learn, the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is Nebraska’s premier metropolitan university. With more than 15,000 students enrolled in 200-plus programs of study, UNO is recognized nationally for its online education, graduate education, military friendliness and community engagement efforts. Founded in 1908, UNO has served learners of all backgrounds for more than 100 years and is dedicated to another century of excellence both in the classroom and in the community.

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