Available Micro-credentials

  • Data-Centric Programming (Department of Computer Science)
  • Documentary Filmmaking
  • Editing and Publishing 
  • Personal and Professional Resilience
  • Professional and Technical Writing 
  • Python Programming (Department of Computer Science)
  • Web Development (Department of Computer Science)
  • Writing for Social Change 

What is a Micro-credential?

At IC, we define a micro-credential as a small, curated set of 2-4 credit-bearing courses designed to help you develop in-demand specialized skillsets. Micro-credentials can be discipline specific, or they may bridge departments or schools. They are typically organized around development of transferable skills and competencies such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, adaptability, critical thinking, and leadership. Micro-credentials are valuable for career advancement and provide the opportunity to develop expertise in a topic in your field, or to explore subjects outside of your major.

Adding a Micro-credential

Rather than “declaring” a micro-credential in advance, you instead enroll in and complete the required courses. Once all of these requirements have been completed, you must contact the department chair to have your work verified. After verification, the micro-credential will be officially recorded on your transcript. For more information, please reach out to your academic advisor.

Why Micro-credentials Matter

Micro-credentials respond to job markets and graduate programs that increasingly value specialized, demonstrable skills by offering students a focused, efficient pathway to career-relevant learning. They provide targeted skill development delivered in a shorter, more accessible format than traditional degree programs, and allow learners to explore a subject area, stack credentials toward larger academic goals, and gain relevant experience that supports lifelong learning.