What are
Micro-credentials?

Micro-credentials are digital certifications that indicate demonstrated competency in a specific skill or area of study. Micro-credential modules are offered as a component of an accredited programme for educational advancement or stand-alone courses for upskilling/reskilling for professional development of the learners.

What Will You Gain?

Modules in MICRO-CREDENTIAL@USM are designed to cater to both students and professionals as well as the general public through our accredited academic programme, highly competitive professional programme, and lifelong learning initiative. Potential students can decide their own learning path at their own pace to meet their learning objectives.

Well Designed Module

Our modules are designed and delivered by expert practitioners in the field. Each module is designed to focus on specific actionable learning outcome.

Ongoing Facilitator Support

You will receive continuous support and guidance from dedicated instructors and like-minded individuals throughout your learning journey.

Flexible

Our courses are fully online, self-paced, and delivered on the OpenLearning Platform where you will be interacting with a highly engaging learning community

Evidence of Competency

You can track your learning progress in real time and will receive digital badges/certificate recognised by USM and industry practitioners as part of your professional development.

Who can join
Micro-credential@USM?


MICRO-CREDENTIAL@USM supports individual lifelong learner, educators, and professionals from any organisation or industry in acquiring desired competencies aligned to your needs and priorities.

Assessed by
Universiti Sains Malaysia

Micro-credential@USM is assessed by professional academic staff at Universiti Sains Malaysia and industry practitioners.

Centre for Development of Academic Excellence (CDAE)
H24, Kompleks Cahaya
Universiti Sains Malaysia
11800 Pulau Pinang

Contact Us

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