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Capability and credibility—you need both to succeed, and you don’t have any time to waste. Quickly upgrade or enhance your professional skillsets or interests with microcredentials offered by Syracuse University and join a community of over 22,000 trailblazers, risk takers, difference makers and a global alumni network that nurtures a bold and boundless spirit.
Trending Courses
Achieving Success with Difficult People
Learn to interact effectively with anyone, regardless of how challenging they may seem, by understanding their needs, values, and motivations. This course will equip you with assertive communication skills and strategies to improve relationships while respecting the dignity and rights of others.
Leading and Managing Change
This introductory course equips managers with the tools to effectively lead organizational change by understanding key change management models and overcoming resistance. Participants will learn to navigate dynamic environments, implement change initiatives, and foster team participation to ensure successful transitions at all organizational levels.
Project Management Foundations
Project Management Foundations provides an overview of project management fundamentals, defining key concepts and terminology while exploring Waterfall and Agile methodologies. Learn the five stages of Waterfall projects, understand the Agile development cycle, and discover prominent project management certifications.
HI 1100 Medical Billing Specialist
Entering medical billing online training offers an excellent entry-level opportunity for those with a knack for data entry and a detail-oriented personality. Our Medical Billing and Coding online courses—Professionalism in Allied Health, Human Anatomy & Medical Terminology, and Insurance, Billing, and Coding Essentials—form a comprehensive 14-week program.
CompTIA Security+ Certification Training
Boost your cybersecurity career and income by obtaining your CompTIA Security+ certification, a widely recognized and respected credential in the IT industry. This course covers essential cybersecurity topics, including threat management, identity management, access control, cryptography, and network security, preparing you to take the Security+ certification exam and secure top-paying employment.
Project Management Team Leadership
This course covers the roles and responsibilities of project management team leaders, focusing on their interactions with stakeholders. Learn how to build a positive team environment through effective communication, team-building activities, problem-solving, and reflective listening.
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Arthur Thomas, Executive Director of Microcredentials has been named a winner in the Certified Impact Awards 2025, presented by Accredible, the world’s leading digital badging platform. Thomas received top honors in the Customer Champion of the Year category, which recognizes an individual who has gone above and beyond to champion Accredible through public advocacy, peer support, platform feedback, and community participation.
In today’s rapidly evolving professional landscape, education is no longer one-size-fits-all. Students and professionals are rethinking what it means to be “qualified,” with many asking: Are microcredentials better than degrees? As demand grows for flexible, skill-focused learning, microcredentials in education are emerging as a powerful alternative to traditional academic degrees.
In today’s rapidly changing job market, continuous learning with microcredentials isn’t just an advantage, it’s a necessity. As industries like technology, finance, and digital marketing evolve, professionals must consistently upgrade their skills to stay relevant. Microcredentials for professional growth provide a flexible, targeted, and efficient way to enhance expertise, making lifelong learning career development more accessible than ever. But are microcredentials truly the key to lifelong learning?
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Syracuse University is enhancing its commitment to lifelong learning with digital badges, a tool that recognizes and authenticates the completion of microcredentials. The badges aim to support learners in their professional and personal development by showcasing achievements in short, focused learning experiences.
The cannabis industry is booming—and employers are looking for skilled professionals with formal training. That’s why the College of Professional Studies has partnered with Green Flower, the leader in cannabis education, to launch a new suite of Cannabis Career Certificate programs.
The College of Professional Studies announces the appointment of John Robinson ’90, P’25 as a professor of practice in the Office of Microcredentials. This position is made possible by a generous gift from the Einhorn Family Fund for Disability Entrepreneurship, founded by Syracuse University Trustee Steven L. Einhorn ’64, ’67, P’92 and his wife, Sherry Einhorn ’65, P’92. Robinson will help coordinate and scale the Workshop in Entrepreneurship for People with Disabilities, while also serving as a member of its instructional team. The workshop is a non-credit microcredential program designed to empower people with disabilities to either become entrepreneurs or to be better prepared for employment.
Highlights
At Syracuse University's College of Professional Studies, we recognize that your professional experience, military service, certifications, and life achievements can translate into academic credit through our Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) process. By earning credit for what you already know—whether from five years of work experience, military training, licenses, or volunteer leadership—you can save thousands in tuition, graduate faster, and focus on new learning instead of repeating material you've mastered.
AI has evolved from science fiction to a foundational skill reshaping industries from business and healthcare to cybersecurity and project management. Students now need to understand two distinct categories—automated AI and generative AI—each serving different purposes in the modern workforce. This guide explains what each type does, where it's applied, and why mastering both is essential for building competitive, career-ready skills in today's AI-driven professional landscape.
Project management is the process of planning, organizing, and overseeing projects to ensure they are completed on time and within budget. Additionally, it’s vital in many industries, and construction, IT, and energy are gaining momentum in the project management field. In this blog post, learn about project management, why it’s one of the fastest growing career paths today, and how you can begin your project management career.