Microcredentials

Microcredentials

A new way of learning at ACC

Fast, bite-sized learning, each taking 5 weeks or less *
Non-credit, but groups of microcredentials could convert to credit
Free to current ACC students, faculty, and staff
Competency-based, allowing you to move as fast as you can master the content
Support of a digital navigator who provides encouragement and feedback
Portable digital badges that can be shared on LinkedIn and with employers

* Microcredentials take an average of 20 – 27 hours to complete the instructional articles and videos, plus you’ll need additional time to do assignments and quizzes.

Microcredentials Registration Open for Summer and Fall 2024

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Explore the Microcredentials

Computer Fundamentals

Microcredentials covering topics such as how computers and the Internet work, and office productivity apps.

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Intro to Computers & Internet Search

Everything is going digital – jobs, school, and personal communication. Interacting easily and confidently in a digital world starts with understanding how computers and the Internet work. In

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Word Processing

Today, it is essential to know how to use word processing software for work, school, and personal use. Whether you need to write essays, reports, or journals,

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Spreadsheets

Analyze and share important data to build a budget, follow trends, or complete complicated calculations whether for business or personal use. Spreadsheet programs helps users store and sort data that

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Presentation Software

Communicate ideas to your audience in a visual, organized, compelling manner, using presentation software. Presentation software helps users structure proposals, data, and findings, add attention-getting animation and

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Data Management

When you have a lot of data, you need a way to manage it. While you may use Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet software to analyze your data, management tools

Web Presence

Microcredentials covering topics such as how to build and customize a website, how to optimize images for web, and how to analyze web performance.

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Web Builder

Build a WordPress website using Elementor page builder. Need a website for school, personal use, or your business? In this microcredential you’ll learn about types

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Photoshop for Web

Create visually cohesive and optimized images for use on a website or in a presentation. Images are so important when communicating a feeling, idea or

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HTML/CSS

Customize your website with basic HTML and CSS. Use basic code to create a website that supports your unique brand. Crop, edit, and optimize images

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Web Analytics

Analyze how your website is performing. You spent time building your brand, creating your web pages, and ensuring accessibility. Now you need to know if

Interactive Communication & Visualization

Microcredentials covering topics such as multimedia presentations, videos and assets for web and social media, and data visualization.

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Advanced PowerPoint

Take your presentations to the next level. Utilize advanced Powerpoint techniques to keep your audience engaged and your content memorable. Use animations, transitions, charts, graphics,

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Interactive Media

Using interactive media in your digital content is a powerful way to engage your online audience and convert them from passive consumers to active participants.

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Social Media

Social Media is a powerful tool for reaching an audience, but to accomplish your personal or business goals, you’ll need to build a strategy, choose

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Data Analytics

Today we can easily gather data for everything from sales, to website visits, to social media engagement, but what do we do with all

Problem Solving & Project Management

Microcredentials covering topics such as systems thinking methods, problem solving strategies, and project management.

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Systems Thinking

Solving a complex problem requires a wide view. Instead of focusing on a single aspect of a problem, system thinking is investigating all factors that

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Problem Solving with A.I.

Harness the power of AI to streamline tasks, unlock insights, and develop innovative solutions. This microcredential will delve into essential AI concepts, machine learning intricacies,

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Project Management

Project management isn’t just about assigning tasks to others. Project management involves planning, organization, identifying resources, and monitoring progress and quality. Project managers also create

Microcredentials will be offered two ways:

Professor-driven

Professors use a specific microcredential to complement their credit course curriculum

Student-driven

Microcredentials will be available for free to current ACC students and employees to take independently

You Can Earn Microcertificates

Take groups of microcredentials to earn one of the four following microcertificates. You will be awarded a portable digital microcertificate that can be shared on LinkedIn and with employers. These microcertificates may also convert to credit.

Fundamentals of Computer Skills
for Job Readiness

To earn this microcertificate, complete these 5 microcredentials:

Intro to Computers & Internet Search
Word Processing
Spreadsheets
Presentation Slides
Data Management

This microcertificate equates to ITSC-1309 (Integrated Software Applications)

Web Presence
Fundamentals

To earn this microcertificate, complete these 4 microcredentials:

Web Builder
Photoshop for Web
HTML/CSS
Web Analytics

This microcertificate equates to ITNW-1337 (Intro to the Internet: Web Development)

Interactive Presentations for
Effective Communication

To earn this microcertificate, complete these 4 microcredentials:

Advanced PowerPoint
Interactive Media
Social Media
Data Analytics

This microcertificate will equate to ITSW-1410 (Intro to Presentation Graphics Software)

Problem Solving with
Systems Thinking & Technology

To earn this microcertificate, complete these 3 microcredentials:

Systems Thinking
Problem Solving with A.I.
Project Management

This microcertificate will equate to ITSC-2335 (Application Problem Solving Software)

Microcredentials are fast, free, flexible, and supportive

* Check the Quick Facts section on individual microcredential pages for details

Launch Dates for the 16 QEP Microcredentials

2022

2023

2024

2025