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Micro-credentials

Are you struggling to recruit or retain staff with the skills you require? UCD micro-credentials can help in the rapid up-skilling of new staff, as well as providing a means of showing existing staff that you are invested in their professional growth and development.

UCD Micro-credentials –Solutions for Employers

UCD is committed to the transformation of society and education through technology and the empowerment of humanity. Micro-credentials align perfectly with these aims, addressing the current barriers to education and lifelong learning, offering diversity of provision through flexible learning approaches, and preparing learners for the workplace of tomorrow.

Micro-credentials provide a unique opportunity for higher education institutions to engage with industry in the agile development of short courses that can help to address current and future skills needs. UCD offers a range of micro-credentials, targeting the needs of employers and employees across all industries and sectors. If our existing offering does not meet your specific needs, please get in touch to discuss opportunities for the development of bespoke micro-credentials tailored to your organisation or sector.

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Unlock the potential of your workforce with micro-credentials

UCD micro-credentials are the fast, effective and reliable way to upskill your workforce, with quality-assured, accredited courses, designed to address today’s challenges, and the demands of the future.
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Incorporate micro-credentials into your onboarding strategy

In a challenging recruitment market, it can be difficult to hire staff with the skills you need. Bridge talent gaps and help new recruits to hit the ground running through rapid upskilling with UCD micro-credentials.
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Retain talent by providing professional growth and development opportunities

Actively combat skill drain and talent loss by promoting a culture of growth and letting your employees know that they are valued and supported. UCD micro-credentials can form part of your retention strategy, while also encouraging the development of skills and knowledge in highly-specialised areas relevant to your organisation and industry.
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Collaborate with UCD to build the workforce of the future

UCD prides itself in being an educational institution that pioneers research, innovation and strong industry alliance. If you are interested in collaborating with us in the development of micro-credentials please get in touch.

UCD micro-credentials are developed with support from

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