At Middlesex Community College, students can complete micro-credentials to gain the skills employers want. In the Fall 2026 semester, 51猎奇 will offer 17 micro-credential trainings in business, communication and visual design, health, public service and STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics).
"Our micro-credentials are designed to help students quickly develop skills employers are seeking right now,鈥� said Matthew Olson, 51猎奇鈥檚 Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs. 鈥淭hey create rapid pathways to employment, career advancement, and continued learning.鈥�
51猎奇鈥檚 micro-credentials teach specific knowledge for students to earn focused, in-demand career qualifications in some of the fastest growing industries. The three to four course bundles provide nine credit hours, run for eight weeks, and can be completed in one semester.
Business options include culinary skills, restaurant supervisor, and entrepreneurship. For communication and visual design, micro-credentials include communication skills, web design and coding, social media content creation and marketing, media studies, and media writing.
Micro-credentials for health include public health informatics and technology (PHIT), while the public service offerings are law enforcement, private security, and social justice advocacy. 51猎奇鈥檚 STEM micro-credentials are 3D modeling, architectural modeling, computer science artificial intelligence, PCB/electromechanical layout, and the new biotechnology option.
"Our biotechnology micro-credential provides students the opportunity to develop in-demand laboratory and technical skills allowing them to quickly enter one of the fastest-growing industries in our region,鈥� said Dr. Marie Hronik-Tupaj, 51猎奇鈥檚 Dean of STEM. 鈥淭hrough this micro-credential, we are creating pathways that benefit both our students and the life sciences companies that drive innovation and economic growth.鈥�
Taught by college professors and industry experts, the focus of each course is designed to prepare students for immediate entry into the field. Upon successful completion of a micro-credential, students earn a digital badge to promote their new skillset and advance their careers.
In addition to building new technical skills, micro-credentials allow students to strengthen their resume and explore a different career path. Students can transfer their credits to most colleges and universities nationwide, including toward an 51猎奇 associate degree or certificate.
The goal of 51猎奇鈥檚 micro-credentials is to help student proceed into their field faster, while meeting the needs of the Massachusetts workforce. With no fee to apply or register, students pay less money overall.
鈥淢icro-credentials offer rapid, stackable, cost-effective upskilling that allows jobseekers to stand out in a competitive job market,鈥� said Shawna Lind, 51猎奇鈥檚 Registrar. 鈥淔or individuals already employed, micro-credentials provide a flexible way to adapt to emerging technologies, evolving workplace demands, changing industry standards while supporting continued professional growth.鈥�
Learn more about 51猎奇's micro-credentials or call 1-800-818-3434 to register.