Microcredentials Online
In-demand skills. Career-building education.
Employers everywhere need professionals with the knowledge to help their businesses thrive. By earning an Oregon State University microcredential online, you’ll develop the highly specialized skills you need to boost your career and stand out in the job market.
Microcredentials allow you to gain skills in focused subject areas in less time than a full degree program. Typically, you can complete a microcredential in 9-12 months. With options at both introductory and advanced levels, you can choose a microcredential that matches your experience and aligns with your career goals. Learn more about microcredentials »

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All microcredentials are delivered online. Some may be available on campus.
53 microcredentials available
Undergraduate microcredentials (48)

Applied Behavior Support Basics
Microcredential (advanced)
Develop the skills to understand developmental milestones, promote inclusive and supportive practices, and apply behavior modification techniques as you support people at all life stages.
Human developmentDisability justice principlesBehavioral intervention

Autism and Neurodiversity: Lifespan Development and Disability Justice
Microcredential (advanced)
Gain insight into human lifespan development and the psychological aspects of disability as you learn how to approach neurodiversity with a focus on empowerment and inclusion.
Social developmentNeurodiverse-affirming practiceDisability justice principlesNeurodevelopmental disorders

Business and Professional Writing
Microcredential (introductory)
Sharpen your professional writing and communication skills and gain helpful strategies for creating clear and concise technical documents, presentations and more.
WritingEditingResearchCritical thinkingRhetorical analysisGenre knowledgePresentations

Business of Viral Content Creation
Microcredential (introductory)
Learn to strategically analyze and produce content with the intention of building your own platform and brand, and sharpen your content gathering, evaluation and writing skills.
Content developmentData analysisSearch engine optimizationSocial media

Child and Youth Development
Microcredential (advanced)
Gain a broad understanding of human development from infancy through adolescence, including the influence of family, community, school and peers.
Childhood developmentadolescent developmentparenting stylesdiscipline and attachmentobserving youthdevelopmental practicescollaborative strategies

Children and Youth With Disabilities
Microcredential (advanced)
Learn how to promote more inclusive support for children with diverse needs and abilities by better understanding the associated developmental, educational and family challenges.
Developmentally appropriate practicescollaborative strategiesethical principlesdisability rights principlesobserving and interpreting behavior

Chinese (Introductory)
Microcredential (introductory)
Learn the essentials of colloquial Mandarin with an emphasis on conversation, reading and writing, and build a foundation that enables you to communicate with a global network.
Basic written ChineseBasic spoken ChineseBasic Chinese comprehension

Consumer Analytics Fundamentals
Microcredential (introductory)
Equip yourself with the marketing and analytics skills to make decisions that advance organizations, and learn to apply human behavior principles to various business contexts.
Business intelligenceData miningMarketingMarketing research

Content Development and Production
Microcredential (advanced)
Enhance your creativity and gain the applied skills to visualize a text narrative into an audio/visual media production, and develop the ability to manipulate sound media.
Adobe Creative SuiteBrandingMedia productionStorytelling

Digital Marketing Fundamentals
Microcredential (introductory)
Understand digital channels, tools and trends — including search engine optimization (SEO) and search engine marketing (SEM) — so you can grow your business and advance its goals.
Search engine optimizationDigital marketingMarketing strategiesSearch engine marketing

Disparities and Discrimination Through an Economic Lens
Microcredential (advanced)
Take part in the economic analysis of disparities with a focus on theories and evidence of discrimination, sources of employment and wage disparities, and policies to remedy economic inequality.
Human capital analysisPublic policy analysisEconomic analysis of discriminationMeasurement of inequality

Economic Foundations
Microcredential (introductory)
Study how institutions allocate resources, the consequences of resource distribution, and learn to analyze decisions in markets and everyday settings.
Analysis of decision-makingEconomic analysisMarket analysisPublic policy analysis

Engineering Mechanics
Microcredential (advanced)
Develop the skills to adeptly work with engineering technology, complete first-line engineering tasks and more as you build the foundational knowledge every engineer needs.
Applied mechanicsGeometryMaterials scienceTrigonometry

General Chemistry
Microcredential (introductory)
Learn important chemical principles and theories, develop safe laboratory practices and broaden your understanding of the societal implications of chemistry.
Dimensional analysisLaboratory techniquesLogarithms and exponential functionsLinear regression analysis

German (Introductory)
Microcredential (introductory)
Develop foundational speaking, writing, reading and comprehension skills in German, and learn about German culture while gaining the skills to converse with others in the language.
Speaking at the A1, A2, B1, B2 levelsWriting at the A1, A2, B1, B2 levelsReading at the A1, A2, B1, B2 levelsListening at the A1, A2, B1, B2 levels

German (Intermediate I)
Microcredential (advanced)
Develop intermediate speaking, writing, reading and comprehension skills in German, and learn about German culture while gaining the skills to converse with others in the language.
Speaking at the A1, A2, B1, B2 levelsWriting at the A1, A2, B1, B2 levelsReading at the A1, A2, B1, B2 levelsListening at the A1, A2, B1, B2 levels

German (Intermediate II)
Microcredential (advanced)
Develop intermediate speaking, writing, reading and comprehension skills in German, and learn about German culture while gaining the skills to converse with others in the language.
Speaking at the A1, A2, B1, B2 levelsWriting at the A1, A2, B1, B2 levelsReading at the A1, A2, B1, B2 levelsListening at the A1, A2, B1, B2 levels

German (Advanced)
Microcredential (advanced)
Develop advanced speaking, writing, reading and comprehension skills in German, and learn about German culture while gaining the skills to converse with others in the language.
Speaking at the A1, A2, B1, B2 levelsWriting at the A1, A2, B1, B2 levelsReading at the A1, A2, B1, B2 levelsListening at the A1, A2, B1, B2 levels

Human Lifespan Development
Microcredential (introductory)
Study the physical, cognitive and social changes that occur in humans from infancy to adulthood while gaining the skills that enable you to support people and communities effectively.
Psychological scienceScientific reasoningLifespan development

Indigenous Studies
Microcredential (introductory)
Study Indigenous experiences and learn how to critically assess colonialism and power dynamics, so that you can respectfully engage and collaborate with tribal communities.
Indigenous history contextualizationSovereignty advocacy and supportColonialism and power analysis

Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Opportunity Identification
Microcredential (introductory)
Learn design-thinking principles that will help you identify and scale emerging business opportunities, and learn entrepreneurship basics and a framework for process innovation.
Design thinkingInnovationBusiness planning

Innovative Healthcare Leadership
Microcredential (advanced)
Use exercises, simulations and real-world business scenarios to learn the key principles of healthcare management, and discover the forces that shape organizational performance.
Healthcare industry knowledgeHealthcare strategyCreative problem-solvingInnovationLeadershipStrategic decision-making

Innovative Healthcare Management
Microcredential (introductory)
Learn how to apply entrepreneurial thinking to health care delivery systems and create innovative management solutions that better support health care workers and patients.
Organizational leadershipHealth care system evaluationEntrepreneurshipHealth care innovation planningCreative problem solving

Italian (Introductory)
Microcredential (introductory)
Develop your speaking, listening, reading and writing comprehension of Italian. Gain a unique cultural perspective as you develop the skills to converse with other Italian speakers.
Listening and speaking at the CILS A1-A2 levelReading at the CILS A1-A2 levelWriting at the CILS A1-A2 level

Italian (Intermediate)
Microcredential (advanced)
Expand your speaking, listening, reading and writing comprehension of Italian. Gain a unique cultural perspective as you develop the skills to converse more confidently with other Italian speakers.
Listening and speaking at the CILS B1-B2 levelReading at the CILS B1-B2 levelWriting at the CILS B1-B2 level

Korean (Introductory)
Microcredential (introductory)
Learn the logical components of Korean with a focus on reading, writing, listening, speaking, colloquial expressions and culture to gain a comprehensive understanding.
Korean listening and speaking at TOPIK Levels 1 & 2Korean reading at TOPIK Levels 1 & 2Korean writing at TOPIK Levels 1 & 2

Korean (Intermediate)
Microcredential (advanced)
Learn the logical components of Korean with a focus on reading, writing, listening, speaking, colloquial expressions and culture to gain a comprehensive understanding.
Korean listening and speaking at TOPIK Levels 1 & 2Korean reading at TOPIK Levels 1 & 2Korean writing at TOPIK Levels 1 & 2

Medical Spanish
Microcredential (advanced)
Deepen your Spanish speaking and comprehension skills related to health care and medical language while exploring health and healing systems from cross-cultural perspectives.
Cultural medical interpretationSpanish medical vocabularyVerbal and written Spanish

Occupational Safety in Supply Chain Management
Microcredential (advanced)
Maximize the health and safety of workers by learning how to manage exposures to hazards that come about from the products, processes and services organizations provide.
Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA)Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA)Operations managementSupply chain

Organizational Leadership
Microcredential (advanced)
Explore effective leadership styles that best fit your personality and preferences, and develop vital skills in the capacity of mentoring and cross-cultural communication.
CommunicationsEconomicsHuman resources managementLeadership

Outdoor Recreation Resource Management
Microcredential (introductory)
Develop practical knowledge and skills for the strategic management of parks and outdoor recreation, including sustainable water and land resource management.
Outdoor recreation managementPublic lands managementProtected area managementCommunicationDiversity, equity and inclusion in outdoor recreation

Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology
Microcredential (introductory)
Develop a comprehensive understanding of the body’s major systems and gain essential skills that can lead to careers in fitness, wellness and the medical and allied health fields.
Human anatomy and physiologyTissue histologyScientific methodologyInformation synthesisGraphical reasoningProject collaboration

Process Engineering Analysis
Microcredential (advanced)
Advance your career by gaining expertise in semiconductor process engineering, preparing you for leading roles in semiconductor research and development and manufacturing for next-generation chips.
Application of first and second laws of thermodynamicsApplication of process modelsProcess engineeringMolecular diffusion processes

Process Engineering Fundamentals
Microcredential (advanced)
Gain in-demand skills in semiconductor process development and evaluation. Learn how to transform raw materials into functional integrated circuits, equipping you with knowledge about next-generation chip manufacturing.
Material balances set-up, performance, and applicationEnergy balances set-up, performance, and applicationThermophysical and thermochemical calculationsData analysisStatistical analysis of process dataProcess engineering

Professional Readiness
Microcredential (introductory)
Acquire the knowledge that employers need most when it comes to hiring and promoting individuals, and become a skilled problem-solver who makes sound decisions.
CommunicationsFinancePlanningResearch
BA 282 – Drafting Your Career Blueprint
BA 283 – Navigating Crucial Conversations in the Workplace
BA 284 – Foundations of Personal Finance I
BA 311 – Framing Your Career Plan
BA 312 – Foundations of Personal Finance II
BA 411 – Navigating Career Transitions
BA 281 – Professional Development

Professional Sales
Microcredential (introductory)
Study the concepts and principles of effective sales strategies, and become skilled in persuasive communication, personal selling techniques and how to identify opportunities.
Sales and marketingProspectingTrust-buildingCommunication

Programming Fundamentals
Microcredential (advanced)
Build a strong foundation in computer science by learning the basics of programming and the necessary skills for front-line programming roles.
Data structuresProgramming in PythonFundamentals of object-oriented programmingGitHub and git usage

Public Policy Foundations
Microcredential (introductory)
Learn how to conduct research, analyze and interpret qualitative data, and present this data to inform new policies, so you can help create workable solutions for issues in the public and private sectors.
Policy analysisPolicy implementationProgram evaluation

Retail Management Fundamentals
Microcredential (introductory)
Learn about all levels of management responsibility related to merchandising and store operations, and gain the ability to effectively market brands, products and services.
FinanceMerchandisingRetail managementRetail operations

Semiconductor Production Process Planning
Microcredential (advanced)
Learn how to optimize semiconductor manufacturing through data-driven production planning and control techniques, preparing you to drive efficiency and quality in the fast-paced semiconductor industry.
Data collection and analysisDescriptive statistics and data visualizationStatistical inferenceSystem analysis and improvementForecastingInventory managementProduction schedulingMaterials and capacity planning

Serving LGBTQIA+ Communities
Microcredential (introductory)
Study key concepts, histories and political frameworks that will help you better understand and engage in applied work and direct services for LGBTQIA+ communities.
Applied learningIntersectional analysisAdvocacyCommunity resilienceCultural responsiveness

Spanish (Introductory)
Microcredential (introductory)
Learn about the complexity of the Spanish language and the diversity of Spanish-speaking communities while gaining the skills to converse with other Spanish-speakers.
Spanish languageWritten SpanishSpoken SpanishActive listeningCollaborationCommunicationsCultural literacyDigital literacyPresentationsTeamwork

Spanish (Intermediate)
Microcredential (advanced)
Gain a more advanced understanding of the complexity of Spanish and the diversity of Spanish-speaking communities while gaining the skills to converse with others in Spanish.
Spanish languageWritten SpanishSpoken SpanishActive listeningCollaborationCommunicationsCultural literacyDigital literacyPresentationsTeamwork

Sports Business
Microcredential (introductory)
Empower yourself to develop marketing strategies, evaluate strategic implications of sponsorship and apply analytical skills to improve sports business decision-making.
Data analysisFinanceSalesSports marketing

Supply Chain Analytics
Microcredential (advanced)
Develop critical analytical skills and learn how to make data-driven business decisions. Learn how to analyze and improve supply chain challenges using proven, data-informed research methods.
Supply chain analysisSupply chain managementSpreadsheet fundamentalsResearch

Supply Chain Logistics Management and Procurement
Microcredential (advanced)
Discover how to blend practical analysis skills with knowledge of supply chain management, and fine-tune your interpersonal and innovation skills through experiential learning.
Inventory managementSupply chain analysisSupply chain managementSupply chain planning

Supply Chain Management Fundamentals
Microcredential (introductory)
Build decision-making skills related to project and inventory management as well as the ability to apply process management concepts needed to solve workplace problems.
Enterprise resource planningLogisticsProcess improvementSupply chain planning

Theoretical Computer Science
Microcredential (advanced)
Discover the science-based concepts driving innovation in AI, machine learning and data science, and stand out in the job market as a software engineer with skill-focused training in theoretical computer science.
Grammars and automata as models of computationCorrectness of algorithmsFunctional programming techniquesEquivalency of models of computationDivide-and-conquer algorithm designDynamic programming
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Graduate microcredentials (5)

DEI in Natural Resources
Graduate microcredential (advanced)
Learn important DEI, social sustainability and collaborative problem-solving skills that support a more inclusive and effective governance of natural resources.
DEI awarenessDEI application in natural resourcesDEI leadershipCulture and local knowledgeEnvironmental justiceHuman and community well-beingStakeholder and public engagement

Engineering Management
Graduate microcredential (advanced)
Start on the road to developing an advanced understanding of engineering management principles, and prepare yourself to thrive in managerial roles as a respected team leader.
ForecastingLeadershipProject managementSupply chain

Engineering Project Management
Graduate microcredential (advanced)
Learn how to break complex tasks into pieces and correctly sequence those parts to ensure that a project meets time, budget and performance requirements.
Engineering managementForecastingProject planningRisk management
IE 571 - Project Management in Engineering
EMGT 552 / CCE 552 - Project Risk Management
EMGT 573 - Advanced Engineering Economics Analysis

Instructional Design
Graduate microcredential (advanced)
Master the foundations of adult education and learning principles and learn how to leverage social justice practices to create impactful, inclusive learning experiences.
Adult educationPrinciples of adult learningEquity and social justice

Public Policy Leadership
Graduate microcredential (advanced)
Learn social science research methods and gain the analytical skills you need to become a leader in policy design and implementation.
Policy analysis and evaluationPolicy implementationLeadership
Start small. Then stack.
No matter your education level, Oregon State offers certificates and microcredentials online that will not only meet your needs but also can be stacked together — making it possible for you to start small and build.
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What is a microcredential?
Oregon State’s microcredentials are high-quality educational opportunities that can help advance your career with less time and financial commitment than a formalized degree or certificate program.
All Oregon State microcredentials consist of at least three courses and 8 credits. Microcredential offerings follow Oregon State’s quarterly term calendar. Learn more.
Who can enroll in a microcredential?
Microcredentials are available to nondegree-seeking students, undergraduates and graduate students. With the exception of graduate-level microcredentials which require a bachelor’s degree, it’s not necessary to have a college degree in order to apply or enroll, but some microcredential courses have prerequisites.
How do you apply for a microcredential?
To complete a microcredential, you can apply to Oregon State as a nondegree student if you are not currently enrolled at OSU. A nonrefundable fee ($30 for undergraduate applicants; $35 for graduate applicants) is due when you submit your application. Find more details about the online learning experience for Oregon State’s nondegree students.
What support do microcredential students receive?
All Oregon State Ecampus students have access to the same support resources. The OSU Ecampus student services team is here to support you, and you can tap into resources such as free online tutoring, OSU’s Disability Access Services, OSU Libraries and Canvas support.
How do you display a digital badge after completing a microcredential?
After completing the microcredential requirements, you’ll receive a digital badge that demonstrates evidence of your discipline-specific knowledge to employers. OSU’s Office of the Registrar will upload your information to Credly, the world's largest digital credential network, within three weeks of completing your final class.
The badge can be placed on your résumé, social media platforms, and job-hosting sites.
Can current students complete a microcredential?
If you’re a current student interested in pursuing a microcredential, please submit this form. Note: You must complete at least one of the microcredential courses after having been accepted into the microcredential.
On-campus delivery of microcredentials
All microcredentials are delivered online. Some microcredentials may be offered on campus and you can check the schedule of classes to determine course availability. If you are a current OSU student and wish to add a microcredential to your course of study, please submit this form.
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Oregon State’s online certificates offer engaging opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge with less of a time and financial commitment than a full degree program. In many cases, you can earn a microcredential and stack the credits you earned into an online certificate program. Explore online certificates »

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