microcredentials

Data science is used to gain insights from complex data in order to tackle business problems, and professionals skilled in data, analytics, and machine learning are among the most sought after in the job market today. Whether you’re looking to launch a career in a data science field, or build...

FutureLearn's online microcredentials are designed to upskill you for work in rapidly-growing industries, without the time and cost commitment of a full degree. They can be used as an independent certification, and some even offer academic credit to use towards a degree. Each microcredential...

Gain relevant skills to up your game at work in a career-focused program or pursue a full Degree by applying to the university that accepts your program certificate for credit and, if accepted, the certificate will accelerate your degree. Alternatively, you can pick out and earn certificates for...

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the online learning trend with students unable to undertake their studies in bricks-and-mortar schools, colleges and universities. As a result, Massive open online courses, or MOOCs, have seen an exponential growth in enrollments since March 2020 with the...

Now’s your opportunity to join the microcredentials starting this month - January 2021 - on FutureLearn. This is the perfect time to continue your lifelong learning, build in-demand skills and set your career up for a brighter future. From Change Management to Teaching Healthcare Professionals...

MOOC platform FutureLearn have today launched a brand new product called ‘ExpertTrack’, a subscription-based service providing learners with on-demand access to career-boosting skills. There are 35 ExpertTracks open for enrollment now, covering a wide range of job-relevant subject areas from...

Below is a list of of online microcredentials recently launched on the edX MOOC platform - all at discounted prices*! Discover their latest Professional Certificates, MicroMasters and MicroBachelors from top universities and organisations. Just click on a course title to go to the course page...

There's a growing spectrum of options for learners to gain credentials in the MOOC world from a single course certificate to a full degree. Massive open online courses, or MOOCs are online courses delivered by universities and organisations that are mostly available for free to anybody worldwide...

Whether you are looking to boost your skills or earn college credit for your future, these online programs are designed for adult learners looking to progress their career. Created by top universities and influenced by Fortune 1000 companies, they provide deep learning in a specific career field...

FutureLearn has partnered with Coventry University to launch a new suite of technology focused microcredentials designed to upskill learners in digital skills. The online programs are built in collaboration with industry leaders Tableau, Amazon Web Services, Xero and Salesforce to prepare...

Following the outbreak of COVID-19, many higher education institutions are having to move courses and lectures online, leaving many teachers and universities feeling underprepared. In response, The Open University (OU), a world leader in flexible distance learning, has announced a new Online...

The University of Glasgow has launched seven new online courses tailored to provide vital new skills and that are particularly relevant to the current Coronavirus pandemic. Delivered in partnership with FutureLearn, these courses are accredited microcredentials and are designed to help learners...

In collaboration with edX, Boston Globe Media Partners (BGMP) is to offer job interviews for those holding a MicroMasters® program certificate. The scheme has been set up to source candidates with data, digital, and strategic skill sets for key roles with its The Boston Globe, Boston.com, and...

FutureLearn.com, the leading social learning platform, has launched their first suite of microcredentials created in partnership with some of the most innovative universities in the world including Dublin City University, The Open University, Deakin University, The University of California...

Just in the past week, we have seen the launch of two new credit-backed credentials offered through taking open online courses - Microcredentials from FutureLearn and MicroBachelors from edX. Both are designed to give learners the opportunity to gain skills in industry-related fields without the...

MOOC platform edX has partnered with top colleges, universities and Fortune 1000 corporations to deliver their latest offering - MicroBachelors programs. These credit-backed credentials are stackable and "deliver immediately transferable skills to meet the real-world needs of employers, while...

FutureLearn microcredentials are accredited qualifications created by leading universities for learners to build professional skills relevant to their career. They are designed to provide the necessary skills for work in rapidly-growing industries, without the time and cost commitment of a full...

Not-for-profit MOOC platform edX recently published their first Impact Report which highlights their key achievements since launching in 2012 and their vision around transforming education in the future. From the launch of their first MOOC, Circuits and Electronics by MIT, edX's mission has...

Founded in 1575, Leiden University is the oldest university in the Netherlands. Today, the university is at the forefront of online education in Europe, and has been delivering MOOCs to a global audience since 2013, currently with a portfolio of over 30 courses available on Coursera. Now...

MOOC platform, edX, recently published the results of a survey on reskilling trends for the future of work. The findings indicated that "the second skillset with the largest gap is business skills and soft skills, including project management and leadership, with over a third of consumers...