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Accelerate your Master's degree.
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MicroMasters® Programs are a Pathway to Today’s Top Jobs
MicroMasters programs are a series of graduate level courses from top universities designed to advance your career. They provide deep learning in a specific career field and are recognized by employers for their real job relevance. Students may apply to the university offering credit for the MicroMasters program certificate and, if accepted, can pursue an accelerated and less expensive Master’s Degree.
Recognized By Industry Leaders
MicroMasters® Program Success Stories
"I’ve learned so much and everything I’m learning can be applied to a future job. It’s also something good to show on my CV.".
- María Barba, Spain
The material I am learning in the MicroMasters program is useful every single day and has helped me become very effective in a leadership role.
- Javier, Supply Chain Engineer, Google | United States
How a MicroMasters® Program Works
Explore a New Skill
An easy, attainable way for you to start learning about a new topic.
Learn Great Things at Your Own Pace
Complete each course, whenever and wherever you choose - this is mastery made flexible!
Get a Degree
Build towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree, or earn a full master’s degree.
Advance Your Career
Gain relevant skills to up your game at work in a career-focused program.
Or Pursue a Full Master's Degree
Apply to the university that accepts your MicroMasters program certificate for credit and, if accepted, the certificate will accelerate your degree.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- No, earning a MicroMasters program certificate does not guarantee admission to a full Master's program. If you apply and are accepted into the on-campus or online program that is associated with your MicroMasters program, the MicroMasters program certificate will count toward the degree. To successfully earn a MicroMasters program certificate you must finish all courses/exams/projects with passing grades (determined by each university) and earn Verified Certificates for each course.
- The number of credits offered varies across MicroMasters programs. Each university determines the number of credits the MicroMasters program certificate will count as towards the on-campus degree.
- While earning a MicroMasters program certificate will give you the tools to excel in the industry and area of focus of the program, it does not guarantee you an interview or job. You can share your program certificate on your LinkedIn page and resume to demonstrate your accomplishments and highlight your knowledge.