AI Glossary
Micro-credential
What is Micro-credential?
A short, focused certification that demonstrates competency in a specific skill or topic, as distinct from a full degree or multi-year qualification. Micro-credentials are designed to be earned quickly, stacked over time, and displayed alongside traditional qualifications. They are increasingly accepted by employers as evidence of current, practical skill.
Example in practice
A marketing manager who completes a six-lesson AI for Marketing course and earns a certificate has earned a micro-credential — a targeted qualification that signals specific capability to a hiring manager without requiring a year-long course.
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