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.

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14 undergraduate certificates available

 

Undergraduate certificates (14)

Aging Studies

Undergraduate Certificate
Overview    |    Careers    |    Skills

Learn to apply current theories and research in practice with aging individuals and communities. Research why we age, how to slow the rate of aging, and the challenges and strengths of aging populations.

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Climate Change Solutions

Undergraduate Certificate
Overview    |    Careers    |    Skills

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the physical and social sciences behind climate change so you can develop the skills needed to create actionable solutions and seek climate justice.

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Cybersecurity

Undergraduate Certificate
Overview    |    Careers    |    Skills

Learn to design and manage secure systems to safeguard data from malicious actors through knowledge of firewalls, intrusion detection systems and data loss prevention.

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Design for Social Impact

Undergraduate Certificate
Overview    |    Careers    |    Skills

Learn how to apply design thinking to society’s most daunting challenges, so you can make a positive impact across the issues you care about.

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Food in Culture and Social Justice

Undergraduate Certificate
Overview    |    Careers    |    Skills

Help build equal access to safe, culturally acceptable, nutritionally adequate food in cultures around the world by promoting food justice on local, state and national levels.

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Geographic Information Science (GIScience)

Undergraduate Certificate
Overview    |    Careers    |    Skills

Discover how to use geographic information technologies, and develop a skill set that is highly valued in science, natural resources, government, industry and business.

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Global Learning

Undergraduate Certificate
Overview    |    Careers    |    Skills

Acquire a greater understanding of global cultures, economies, political systems and international relations, and learn how to skillfully communicate across cultures.

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Humanitarian Engineering

Undergraduate Certificate
Overview    |    Careers    |    Skills

Build technical engineering skills and learn to analyze the social, environmental and economic context as you work with underserved populations to help gain safe access to vital resources.

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Mechatronics for Manufacturing Engineering

Undergraduate Certificate
Overview    |    Careers    |    Skills

Integrate advanced applications of automation and mechatronics in technology, and step into a high-demand career in industrial robotics, mechanical design, electronics or systems engineering.

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Medical Humanities

Undergraduate Certificate
Overview    |    Careers    |    Skills

Enroll in a program that supports the scientific features of any healing profession and will prepare you to navigate important decision-making processes in health care.

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Organic Farming Systems

Undergraduate Certificate
Overview    |    Careers    |    Skills

Gain the technical skills and knowledge to make agricultural and food systems environmentally, economically and socially sustainable as you build a career in organic farming.

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Organizational Leadership

Undergraduate Certificate
Overview    |    Careers    |    Skills

Gain strategic communication and leadership skills, and learn how to effectively find, motivate and lead talented employees while running dynamic projects.

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Urban Agriculture

Undergraduate Certificate
Overview    |    Careers    |    Skills

Learn how to capitalize on new agricultural markets that are not addressed by traditional rural farming through innovative farming techniques that produce dynamic food systems.

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Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Undergraduate Certificate or Minor
Overview    |    Careers    |    Skills

Engage in a broad study of gender and women's issues in a program that emphasizes a diversity of experiences through a focus on disciplinary-based knowledge about women's lives.

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Anyone enrolled in an Oregon State bachelor’s program can enroll in any Ecampus online undergraduate certificate. You may also pursue some of OSU’s undergraduate certificates as standalone credentials to enhance your résumé. Learn more about undergraduate certificates »

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.

Explore online certificates

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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