Microcredentials offer career boosts for ASU students with bite-sized courses

Enhance your academic journey with the Fulton Schools’ stackable microcredentials — an innovative approach to learning designed to align your skills with the dynamic needs of today’s workforce. Taught by ASU faculty and industry experts, stackable microcredentials offer flexible and targeted learning in emerging technologies including smart manufacturing, robotics and automation.

Whether you’re preparing for your first internship or building skills for future opportunities, these programs offer practical, hands-on learning experiences that align with your academic goals.

Gain valuable skills and earn digital badges to display on your LinkedIn profile!

Learn more, see a full schedule of courses and apply for scholarships online.

Boost your career at no cost

The Southwest Advanced Prototyping Hub, or SWAP, is offering a limited number of scholarships to complete a selection of micro-badges. The scholarships cover the full cost of the program for the first 20 students per micro-badge. Regular fee is $75 for Level 1 and 2 courses and $150 for Level 3 and 4 courses.

Why enroll?

• Expert instruction: Learn from ASU faculty and industry experts.
• Flexible learning: 10-hour micro-badges with many offered over Zoom.
• Showcase your skills: Earn digital badges to highlight your new skills on LinkedIn and resumes.

Microcredentials offered

• Microcontroller applications: Unlock the potential of microcontrollers in our comprehensive microcontroller applications badge, mastering essential skills such as integrating electrical components, programming for practical applications, utilizing sensors and actuators and designing real-world assistive technology solutions.
• Semiconductor packaging — Fundamental concepts and drivers: This course provides an in-depth look at how semiconductor packaging protects and enhances the functionality of integrated circuits, which are integral to all modern electronic devices.
• Semiconductor packaging, assembly and test: Dive into the world of semiconductor packaging, assembly and test with our comprehensive micro-badge program. Gain practical skills and knowledge in 2D packaging, material selection and quality assurance to excel in the semiconductor industry.
• Deep learning with TensorFlow: Learn the essentials of TensorFlow to develop innovative deep learning models. Gain hands-on experience with neural network architectures and practical applications, equipping you with the skills to excel in the AI and machine-learning landscape.
• Modeling and control of industrial robots: This intensive program blends theory with hands-on practice, equipping you with the skills to model, analyze and control robotic systems.