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Microcredentials at Glasgow

Upskill and transform your career with the University of Glasgow’s Microcredentials courses.

Designed to equip you with in-demand professional skills and insights and provide a springboard onto further study or career progression, each industry-led course:

→ Is available to learners of all professional backgrounds

→ Is worth 5 or 10 academic credits

→ Lasts 5 or 10 weeks

Explore Fully-Funded Upskilling Courses

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Our Upcoming Courses

  • Introduction to Management & Leadership in Health Services
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Why Upskill Through Microcredentials?

→ Maximise your employability

→ Boost your earning potential

→ Become more effective in current and future roles

→ Network with a group of likeminded professionals and world-class academics

→ Prove CPD

→ Enhance your CV with academic credentials

→ Move onto further study or employment

Each Microcredential offered at the University of Glasgow is assessed through a range of innovative, industry-relevant activities and meets the quality standards set by the Common Microcredential Framework (CMF).

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Get a Taste of UofG

As an Microcredentials Learner, you will join Team UofG as a fully registered student and gain access to: 

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  • Peer Wellbeing Support
  • Learning Enhancement & Academic Development
  • Online Library Services
  • A Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR) Transcript
  • Academic Credits that can be used as Accredited Prior Learning for further study
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