FIU Career Ready Micro-Certificate

The FIU Career Ready Micro-Certificate is designed to prepare students with the skills they need to succeed in the 21st century workforce. The Micro-Certificate shows employers that students are not only academically prepared, but that they are also Career Ready through a series of Micro-Credentials designed to supplement their curriculum.

About the Micro-Certificate 

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Developed by Florida International University for all active students, the FIU Career Ready Micro-Certificate recognizes fundamental knowledge of essential power skills, also known as soft skills, which are valued by employers across all fields. Earners can understand how to acquire and document competencies within and beyond their curriculum, ensuring they are not only academically prepared, but that they are also Career Ready. Earners of the Micro-Certificate are well-prepared for their careers as all different types of professionals.  

The micro-certificate is offered free of charge to all enrolled students and designed with flexibility, allowing students to complete it alongside their academic degree program. 

Apply for the Career Ready Micro-Certificate

Begin your path to career readiness by earning credentials that showcase your professional skills and workforce preparedness.

Tips for current students completing the pathway:  

  • Explore available badge opportunities! Access the Micro-Credential Catalog for a complete list of available micro-credentials. Check back often as the catalog is regularly updated.   
  • Enroll in FIU badges! First, check if the micro-credential is currently enrolling. Next, check for any relevant enrollment links or forms. If there is none available, reach out to the contact for more information.  
  • Earn badges and show off your skills! Once you successfully complete an FIU Micro-Credential, be sure to accept the badge in the digital credential platform, Credly. Only then will you be able to share the badge. Click here for more details on how to claim your badge.    
  • Plan ahead! We recommend students complete one badge at a time, but be mindful of how long this may take. Multiple micro-credentials may be earned in the same semester.  

 For more information, contact the Office of Micro-Credentials at microcred@fiu.edu