DFI Microcredentials
Level up your future – fast
- Bite-sized learning, each microcredential taking 5 weeks or less *
- Free to current ACC students, faculty, and staff
- Competency-based, allowing you to move as fast as you can master the content
- Support of a Digital Navigator and dedicated DFI Student Support Specialist who provides encouragement and feedback
- Portable digital badges that can be shared on LinkedIn and with employers
- Non-credit to credit pathway
* Microcredentials take an average of 20 – 27 hours to complete the instructional articles and videos, plus you’ll need additional time to do assignments and quizzes.
Microcredential Registration Open
Explore the Microcredentials by Microcertificate
Earn Microcertificates that you could display on LinkedIn and show employers. The microcertificates could also convert to credit for qualifed students (those who have transcripts with Austin Community College).
Fundamentals of Computer Skills for Job Readiness Microcertificate
Five microcredentials covering topics such as how computers and the Internet work, and office productivity apps. View Program Map.
Web Presence Fundamentals Microcertificate
Four microcredentials covering topics such as how to build and customize a website, how to optimize images for web, and how to analyze web performance. View Program Map.
Web Builder
Build a website using WordPress. Need a website for school, personal use, or your business? Curious about why so many people around the world use
Photoshop for Web
Create visually cohesive and optimized images for use on a website or in a presentation. Images are so important when communicating a feeling, idea or
Web Analytics
Analyze how your website is performing. You spent time building your brand, creating your web pages, and ensuring accessibility. Now you need to know if
HTML/CSS
Customize your website with basic HTML and CSS. Use basic code to create a website that supports your unique brand. Crop, edit, and optimize images
Interactive Presentations for Effective Communication Microcertificate
Four microcredentials covering topics such as multimedia presentations, videos and assets for web and social media, and data visualization. View Program Map.
Problem Solving with Systems Thinking & Technology Microcertificate
Three microcredentials covering topics such as systems thinking methods, problem solving strategies, and project management. View Program Map.
Systems Thinking
Solving complex problems starts with seeing the whole system.
Instead of focusing on one part of a problem, systems thinking explores all the factors
Problem Solving with A.I.
Harness the power of AI to streamline tasks, unlock insights, and develop innovative solutions. This microcredential will delve into essential AI concepts, machine learning intricacies,
Project Management
Gain the practical skills and confidence to manage real-world projects from start to finish. This microcredential introduces essential project management principles and techniques used across
Microcredentials will be offered two ways:
Professor-driven
Student-driven
You Can Earn Microcertificates
Take groups of microcredentials to earn one of the four following microcertificates. You will be awarded a portable digital microcertificate that can be shared on LinkedIn and with employers. These microcertificates may also convert to credit.
Fundamentals of Computer Skills
for Job Readiness
To earn this microcertificate, complete these 5 microcredentials:
- Intro to Computers & Internet Search
- Word Processing
- Spreadsheets
- Presentation Software
- Data Management
This microcertificate equates to ITSC-1309 (Integrated Software Applications)
Web Presence
Fundamentals
To earn this microcertificate, complete these 4 microcredentials:
- Web Builder
- Photoshop for Web
- HTML/CSS
- Web Analytics
This microcertificate equates to ITNW-1337 (Intro to the Internet: Web Development)
Interactive Presentations for
Effective Communication
To earn this microcertificate, complete these 4 microcredentials:
- Advanced PowerPoint
- Interactive Media
- Social Media
- Data Analytics
This microcertificate will equate to ITSW-1410 (Intro to Presentation Graphics Software)
Problem Solving with
Systems Thinking & Technology
To earn this microcertificate, complete these 3 microcredentials:
- Systems Thinking
- Problem Solving with A.I.
- Project Management
This microcertificate will equate to ITSC-2335 (Application Problem Solving Software)
Microcredentials are fast, free, flexible, and supportive
Fast
Unlike a traditional college course, the microcredentials are bite-sized, taking 5 weeks or less to complete
Free
Enrollment is free to current ACC students (some microcredentials may require an additional purchase*)
Supportive
A dedicated Digital Navigator will grade your work, provide helpful feedback, and answer questions
Flexible
Learn on your own schedule with these microcredentials, and go as fast as you are able master the content
* Check the Quick Facts section on individual microcredential pages for details
Launch Dates for the 16 DFI Microcredentials
Fall 2022
Web Builder
2022
1st Microcredential!
ACC's first microcredential, Web Builder, was developed, piloted, and launched in 2022. Whew!
Summer 2023
Intro to Computers & Internet Search
Word Processing
Spreadsheets
Presentation Software
Data Management
2023
Fall 2023
Photoshop
HTML/CSS
Web Analytics
Spring 2024
Data Analytics
Problem Solving with AI
2024
Fall 2024
Interactive Media
Spring 2025
Advanced PowerPoint
2025
Summer 2025
Systems Thinking
Project Management
Fall 2025
Social Media
Did you know?
The World Economic Forum predicts 90% of jobs will require digital skills by 2030. ACC recognizes the need to promote equitable academic and career outcomes though digital fluency and professional competencies required by the 21st century workplace.