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What Types of Microcredentials and Certificates Are Offered?

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Academic credentials with a varying range of credit hours.

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Industry credentials that are non-credit-bearing, such as grow with Google. Certificates offered through Continuing Education.

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Differentiate yourself in the competitive job market.
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Non-credit industry certificates are offered on Coursera by Google, IBM, Meta, etc.

Why Should You Earn a Microcredential?

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Gain high-demand skills that align with your career interests and increase your employability.

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Showcase your skills and competencies to potential employers.

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Differentiate yourself in the competitive job market.

Discover UT Tyler’s Microcredentials

UT Tyler offers three different types of microcredentials. Credit-bearing microcredentials are academic credentials with a varying range of credit hours. Non-credit-bearing microcredentials are industry credentials that do not offer academic credit, such as certificates offered through Continuing Education or Grow with Google. Co-curricular microcredentials are related to career development, applied learning and/or campus engagement, and they do not offer academic credit.

Unlock role-specific training and access more than 35 entry-level Professional Certificates and connect with industry leaders from top companies like Google, IBM, Meta and Intuit. These certificates are offered at NO COST and prepare students without prior work experience to enter attractive digital careers.

Sign up for the Coursera Career Academy!

  1. Open the Career Academy for Students website and click “Join.”
  2. Click “Sign Up.”
  3. Enter your full name, Patriots email and password.
  4. Register your account and confirm your email address. Please be aware that the verification email might end up in your SPAM or Quarantine folder. Please check those folders before reaching out for assistance.
  5. If you encounter problems on the Coursera website, please access the Learn Support Website and utilize the chat function. This resource is designed to assist with concerns pertaining to video playback, grades and assignments, as well as account settings. For support with enrollment issues into the Coursera Course Academy, please email Canvas@uttyler.edu.

Android Developer

Build and write code for mobile apps hosted on Android devices such as smartphones or mobile tablets.

Application Developer

Build, operate and maintain applications to run on the cloud through specialization in cloud-computing tools and infrastructure.

Back-End Developer

Use industry-standard tools and programming systems to build the structures that help websites function.

Bookkeeper

Manage a company’s financial accounts and ensure accuracy by recording transactions, utilizing spreadsheets and accounting software, and focusing on administrative tasks.

Career Coach

Help individuals plan their careers through goal setting, job searching, developing workplace skills and more.

Career-Ready Microcredential

Prepare to enter the workplace and launch your career by addressing career-related goals and outcomes of curricular and extracurricular activities.

Certificate in Business Communications

Create presentations and workplace documents that inform and persuade through clear and concise oral and written business communications.

Certificate in Computer Skills for the Office

Build skills in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Excel, to unlock new potential with data.

Certificate in Creativity and Innovation

Channel and leverage your creativity and innovation to solve organizational challenges and meet goals.

Certificate in Digital Marketing

Develop marketing strategies and keep up with evolving technological trends as a digital marketing strategist.

Certificate in Entrepreneurship

Learn the basics of entrepreneurship to build and grow your business.

Certificate in Finance Essentials

Discover how finance and accounting tools support informed decision making within organizations.

Certificate in Leadership

Learn how to lead an effective team, encourage change, achieve work-life balance and stand out as a leader among your peers.

Certificate in Leadership for Women in Business

Explore the social and psychological challenges that professional women face and advance your career.

Certificate in Management Skills

Foster strong connections, lead change and resolve potential conflicts as a successful new or experienced manager.

Certificate in Nonprofit Management

Gain insight into how nonprofits function and develop competencies in fundraising, board and volunteer development, budgeting, leadership, marketing and management.

Certificate in Online Learning

Design and create online learning content for organizations and institutions of higher education.

Certificate in Small Business Management

Understand the basics of small business management, from approving project plans, budgeting, employee training and development, and marketing.

Certificate in Sustainable Management

Generate profits, protect the environment and improve the lives of people you interact with through a sustainable business.

Certificate in Web Design

Build your own website, from concept to completion and execute your design following best practices.

Customer Service Representative

Interact with customers to answer questions and solve problems in person, over the phone or online.

Cybersecurity Analyst

Protect your company’s hardware, software and network from theft, loss or unauthorized access by defending against cyber threats and responding to security breaches.

Data Analyst

Identify, extract, analyze and visualize data to communicate insights using tools like Python, R, SQL, Excel and Tableau.

Data Engineer

Utilize strong programming and problem-solving skills to design and build systems for collecting, storing and analyzing data.

Data Scientist

Use data to explain what happens around you, make predictions and help organizations make better decisions.

Data Warehouse Developer

Build and maintain systems to transform and store large amounts of structured data for data analysts to develop business intelligence.

Development Operations Engineer

Optimize the software development cycle by coordinating the activities of different teams through analytical thinking, project management and computer network skills.

Digital Marketer

Develop digital marketing plans and strategies for businesses through social media, search engine optimization and email.

Front-End Developer

Design and develop the look, feel, function and experience of a website by developing features with users in mind and ensuring brand consistency.

Human Resources Specialist

Engage in various human resource activities, including recruiting, screening, interviewing, and placing individuals within an organization.

IT Project Manager

Oversee various projects in the information technology industry, including the development of new products and the enhancement of technology and systems.

IT Support Specialist

Support, install, fix and maintain hardware and software for an organization’s computer systems and networks.

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Exam

Demonstrate mastery, competency and comprehension of Six Sigma principles, strategies, tools and techniques, and prepare for the MindEdge Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification exam.

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate Course and Exam

Prepare for the MindEdge Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification exam by mastering key concepts through interactive games, exercises, case studies and quizzes.

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certificate Course and Exam

Prepare for the MindEdge Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification exam and explore the essential components of the DMAIC methodology, describing the important themes, principles and tools needed to refine processes and enhance operations.

Mainframe Developer

Write and test code, perform maintenance on applications, and collaborate with other developers and systems engineers to create and maintain applications for mainframe systems.

Marketing Analyst

Position your company to sell its products and services by conducting research, understanding consumers and gathering data.

Network Engineer

Develop and execute systems and processes to ensure the stability and security of networks, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining networks in a 24/7 environment.

Online Certified Modern Banking Representative Certificate

Develop your career and take on modern banking challenges with knowledge, confidence and skill.

Project Manager

Lead teams, define goals and communicate with stakeholders to ensure the successful completion of projects and initiatives.

Recertification Exam - Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Earn your recertification as a current MindEdge-certified Six Sigma Green Belt by testing your competency and comprehension of Six Sigma principles, strategies, tools and techniques.

Recertification Exam - Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Earn your recertification as a current MindEdge-certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt by testing your competency and comprehension of Six Sigma principles, strategies, tools and techniques.

Sales Development Representative

Stand on the front lines of businesses, connect with customers and offer the right solutions for their problems.

Sales Operations Specialist

Help sales and marketing teams optimize the sales process by utilizing a customer relationship management tool like Salesforce or Hubspot to collect and analyze data.

Sales Representative

Build client relationships, generate leads, and sell products and services for your business.

Social Media Marketer

Drive brand awareness and sales through content, campaigns and digital tools on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, X and others.

Solutions Architect

Work closely with clients and deliver end-to-end project solutions from design to implementation.

Technology Consultant

Help clients meet their business objectives by guiding the use of technology and IT infrastructure.

UX Designer

Focus on the interaction between users and products by making products easy to use and enjoyable through creating solutions.

iOS Developer

Build and write code for apps hosted on Apple’s operating system.