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DFI Micro-Credential Registration

Registration is easy and fast

Micro-credentials are available for free to active ACC students, faculty, and staff. Check out the Things to Know, select from the list of available micro-credentials, and complete the registration form. You will see the micro-credential on your course schedule once you have been enrolled.

Want to know how micro-credentials work? Watch this video

Need help registering? Contact CE registration helpdesk at (512) 223-7542 or [email protected].

Scroll down for instructions on how to register for micro-credentials

Things to know before taking a Micro-Credential

Students must clear registration holds on their account prior to registering for a micro-credential.

Micro-credentials are offered in 5-week sessions, and students must start their micro-credential within 7 days of the session start date

Each micro-credential requires 20–26 hours of instruction time, plus more for completing assignments

It is highly recommended that students take only one micro-credential at a time. The micro-credentials are rigorous and DFI wants students to succeed.

Although registration is free, a few micro-credentials require a small purchase to complete (see individual micro-credentials for details)

Students can earn a portable digital badge by scoring an 80% or better on all assignments and quizzes, AND an 80% or better on the capstone project

Requirements for Micro-Credentials

Click on the image below to view requirements by micro-credential:

Thumbnail linking to skills and technical requirements for micro-credentials

Sessions Open for Registration:

Spring Session #2: March 30 - May 4, 2026

Our Registration Process has Changed

We’re excited to let you know that we’re still offering all the same great micro-credentials, which remain free for all current students, faculty, and staff! Our registration process has just changed.

Select a micro-credential by exploring the Micro-credential page, making sure to read and understand the requirements and recommendations for your selection.

You will now register through the CE registration site. See quick start instructions for those familiar with the CE registration process or follow the step-by-step instructions for those new to CE registration.

Need help? Contact CE registration helpdesk at (512) 223-7542 or [email protected].  

Quick Start Instructions:

  1. Sign in to the CE registration portal
  2. Type “DFAI” in the search window to view a list of micro-credentials
  3. Select a term to narrow down results, and complete the registration
Link to the CE Registration Portal

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Log into CE Registration Portal

  • Click on the button below to log in to the CE Registration Portal
  • Select to log in with ACCeID as a current student
Link to the CE Registration Portal
CE registration homepage select from new or current student

2. Select Register for CE classes

Click on the “Register for CE classes” button 

CE registration homepage with button to register for a CE class highlighted

3. Search for DFI Micro-Credentials

Enter “DFAI” into the search window and click on the Search button

CE registration search page with search field highlighted and an arrow pointing to the search button

4. Choose a term and select a micro-credential

  • Choose a term in the filter results sidebar and view the available micro-credentials.
  • Click on the select button for the desired micro-credential. 
Arrow pointing to term selection in left navigation and the select button for a course

5. Add Section to cart

Click on the Add Section button on the popup 

Section details pop-up box with an arrow pointing to the Add Section button in the bottom right corner

6. Verify Selection

Verify the course number added to the cart and click Next 

CE registration confirmation after selecting a course with an arrow pointing o the course confirmation and the next button in the bottom right corner

7. Add Details

  • Choose from the available dropdown options for education goal, reason for taking, and how you heard about the micro-credential.
  • Click on the Submit button 
CE registration additional detail screen with downward arrows pointing to the three dropdown options to indicate educational goal, reason for taking, and how your learned about the class along with an arrow pointing to the submit button in the lower left corner

8. Complete Registration

Click on the Register button

Arrow pointing to the register button

9. Confirmation

In addition to the confirmation screen as shown here, you will receive a confirmation email once the registration has been completed.

CE class acknowledgement screen