Take Your Career to the Next Level with Micro-Credentials
In today’s fast-paced job market, gaining the skills you need to be competitive can seem daunting to many people. Industries are rapidly evolving, and practical, on-the-job skills are highly desirable for employers, putting candidates with specific areas of knowledge in high demand.
This is where micro-credentials can advance your career.
Micro-credentials are bite-sized chunks of education that can help you bridge the skills gap created by new technologies and practices. They offer the benefit of industry-specific skills through cutting-edge learning, giving students a competitive advantage in their chosen field.
In fact, according to research by Northeastern University, 23% of companies surveyed were more likely to first assess candidates on recent, skills-based evidence of understanding than degrees. The study also showed that 64% saw micro-credentials as demonstrating a commitment to lifelong learning, which they valued highly.
Micro-credentials offer immediately applicable skills in less time and cost than a traditional graduate degree. At University of Denver’s University College, four-course and six-course graduate certificates can be completed entirely online in as few as six months, providing you with the skills that employers are looking for. In addition, the credits earned through a graduate certificate can typically count toward a master’s degree for those who want to continue to strengthen their resume.
If you are ready to explore earning an academic micro-credential that gives you the opportunity to quickly develop a new skillset, then a graduate certificate may be right for you. University of Denver’s University College offers more than 50 different certificates that specialize in a range of industries and areas. Don’t put your career advancement on hold — apply by July 30 to get started on the educational path to success this fall. Learn more at universitycollege.du.edu/certificate.
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