Micro-credential

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Discover the world of micro-credentials at UNL and seize the opportunities that await you. Created to empower students with valuable skills and knowledge, our micro-credentials are more than just badges; they are your gateway to showcasing your expertise, achievements, and competencies.

What are micro-credentials?

Micro-credential courses are short-form offerings that develop a learner's competency in targeted, marketable skills. 

  • Focused Learning – courses are designed to provide you with the specific skills you need to excel in your chosen field or to explore personal interests.
  • Digital Badges – technology that allows you to showcase what you know on social media and in digital portfolios and connect that knowledge to opportunity.
  • Convenient Access – offerings that are available in a flexible format, making them easy to balance with your busy life. 

How to enroll in micro-credential courses.

Ready to take your skills to the next level? UNL offers two ways to enhance your knowledge and career prospects by unlocking your potential with micro-credential courses: NU Advance and SkillStorm.

  • Google Certificates – University of Nebraska students, alumni and Nebraskans now have more opportunities to earn educational credentials and advance their careers thanks to a new partnership with Google. Secure your spot by pre-registering today. Pre-registration for the Google programs is open now.
  • NU Advance – UNL's easy-to-use course delivery platform for online non-credit and professional development education. Browse NU Advance courses.
  • SkillStorm – A collaborative partnership between UNL and SkillStorm offers industry-recognized credentials designed to supercharge your career mobility within the tech industry. Browse SkillStorm courses.
    • Courses currently available include:
      • Salesforce Administrator || Salesforce Developer
      • AWS Cloud Practitioner || AWS Solutions Architect
      • CompTIA A+ || CompTIA Network+ || CompTIA Security+ || CompTIA Project+
      • Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals || Microsoft Azure AI Solutions
      • Introduction to AI
      • Introduction to Coding

Whether you are looking to advance your skills, change your career trajectory, or enhance your knowledge, UNL's micro-credentials are your key to personal and professional growth.

Tuition benefits through the University of Nebraska Employee and Dependent Scholarship Program cannot be applied to micro-credential courses.