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MICRO-CREDENTIALS @ UTHM

UTHM MICRO-CREDENTIAL COURSES
UTHM's MICRO-CREDENTIALS GUIDELINES
MICRO-CREDENTIAL ENQUIRY

Definition Of Micro-Credential MQA

  • Micro-credential is the digital certification of assessed learning acquired through a short course or a narrow area for personal, professional, technical and academic development.

Definition of Micro-Credentials at UTHM

  • A course or learning package aimed at recognizing the improvement of an individual's specific expertise and competencies across various fields, typically accessed through an online learning portal.

Benefits of Offering Micro-credentials

  • Provides opportunities, especially for working individuals, to enhance specific skills required by employers and industries within a short period.
  • One of the strategies and initiatives to improve graduate employability by offering specific skills and competencies needed by the industry.

Learner who successfully completed micro-credentials modules and awarded a digital certification can be recognized to transfer credit in accredited program

Mode of Study:

UTHM Micro-Credential Courses are designed and delivered through physical, blended and online modes as shown below:

Physical Mode

Lectures, tutorials and practical sessions are conducted in a traditional face-to-face setting

Blended Mode

Lectures are conducted in a web-based online learning setting while tutorials and practical sessions are in a traditional face-to-face setting.

Online Mode

Lectures, tutorials and practical sessions are conducted in a web-based online learning setting at the participants’ convenience. Participants are given the flexibility to choose classes which are offered on weekdays after working hours and weekends.

Type of Micro-Credentials@UTHM

Standalone (Mandiri)
  • This module is independent, meaning it is not tied to any course content within an academic program or specifically mapped to course learning outcomes.
Totally Unbundled (Ekstrak Penuh)
  • This module is developed by fully extracting chapters from courses in the academic program and has specific mapping to the course learning outcomes.

Why Choose Micro-Credential Courses at UTHM?

Lifelong Learning

  • At UTHM, our role is to offer targeted, short-term courses in pertinent and updated technologies, skills, and other areas to prepare the workforce for the challenges of an evolving economy.

Accessible

  • Micro-credentials at UTHM are delivered online and digitally, providing greater
    access and choice for individuals seeking quality, and industry focused higher
    education opportunities.

Stackable

  • The accumulation of micro-credentials and credits can potentially lead to an award or credit transfer. Providing another pathway for working adults to access knowledge and skills that can ultimately result in a qualification.

Certificate

  • Upskill or reskill yourself with our Micro Credential programmers and receive a
    certificate upon completion of each programmed.

Flexible

  • Programmed are available online, in blended or physical learning mode, depending on the programmed chosen.

Affordable

  • Micro-Credentials offer you an opportunity to obtain a new set of skills and knowledge at an affordable price.

Open to Anyone

  • Micro-Credentials offer you an opportunity to obtain a new set of skills and knowledge at an affordable price.

Credit Transfer

  • Students can earn academic credit transfer to progress further into an accredited academic programmed of choice.

Frequently Asked Questions

This is where you will find most answers. If there should still be any questions left, don't hesitate to contact us.
What is a micro-credential?

Micro-credential is the digital certification of assessed learning acquired through a short course or a narrow area for personal, professional, technical and academic development.

What will I get once I have completed the micro-credentials?

You will be awarded with a digital badge once you have passed the assessment.

What is the type of micro-credentials that I can earn?
  • There are two types of micro-credentials: standalone micro-credentials and totally unbundle micro-credentials.
  •  Standalone micro-credentials are for upskilling purposes while credit-bearing ones can be credit-transferred into academic courses in an academic programmed.
Are there any minimum entry requirements to enroll in a micro-credential course?

There are no formal entry requirements to enroll in a micro-credential course. However, if the learners want to use the micro-credential/s to gain an academic award/qualification, they must meet the minimum entry requirements before they enroll into the specific programmed.

Are all micro-credentials offered online?
  •  No. They can be offered in conventional and blended mode.
Who is eligible to pursue Micro-credentials?
  •  Open and not subject to any academic qualification requirements
Is there an age limit to enroll?
  • No.
Are micro-credentials limited to Malaysians?
  • No. It is open to both Malaysian and Non Malaysian. However, credit transfer of micro-credentials to academic programmed may not be accepted by some governments.
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