MicrocredentialsFor major career moves
ASC Microcredentials are focused, flexible, and career-aligned to build in-demand skills. With tuition as low as $1,770 for a two-course microcredential, you'll earn an official SUNY transcript and a digital badge to enhance your resume.
Why Choose Alfred State Microcredentials?
Convenient
Learn new skills in months, not years.
Stackable
Gain credits toward a full bachelor's degree.
Affordable
Only $295 per credit for NYS students, military, and veterans.
Portable
Earn a digital badge and SUNY academic credits.
For-Credit Microcredentials
Earn credits that can be stacked to complete a degree, enhance your resume, advance your career, andachieve your academic goals all at once.
Allied Health
The healthcare industry needs specific skills as technology is continually evolving todeliver high-quality medical care.
Post Primary MRI
This microcredential provides students with access to online resources, practice exams, and personalized feedback to prepare for ARRT certification. These courses will also give you credits toward a bachelor's degree in Imaging Science (BTech) if you choose to continue your education.
In-Demand Skills
- Preparation to take the ARRT certification exam.
- Shared knowledge from industry experts.
- MRI safety, physics, patient care, and procedures.
Online Courses | 3 Credits Each
| Number | Name |
|---|---|
| IMSC 5004 | Cross Sectional Anatomy in Medical Imaging |
| IMSC TBD | MRI Imaging |
| IMSC 6403 | MRI Patient Care and Procedures |
Civil Engineering Technology
Each construction/civil engineering microcredential earns credits toward the Construction Supervision (BTech) degree.
Fundamentals of Construction Supervision
Explore all aspects of building construction while improving your management and communication skills. You’ll also learn about important legal clauses in construction contracts, helping you become more knowledgeable and effective in the field.
In-Demand Skills
- Explore all facets of building construction.
- Improve management and communication skills.
- Learn about legal clauses in construction contracts.
Online Courses | 3 Credits Each
| Number | Name |
|---|---|
| CIVL 3053 | Construction Methods and Practice |
| CIVL 7503 | Construction Supervision |
Construction Scheduling
Keeping projects on schedule takes planning, coordination, and knowledge of specific techniques and tools. Alfred State faculty are experts at how touse industry-leading software and how to apply your knowledge to real-world challenges.
In-Demand Skills
- Improve results with the LEAN Last Planner System.
- Gain experience using Microsoft Project.
- Learn about Critical Path Method scheduling (CPM).
Online Courses | 3 Credits Each
| Number | Name |
|---|---|
| CIVL 3053 | Construction Methods and Practices |
| CIVL 7503 | Construction Supervision |
| CIVL 7523 | Construction Scheduling |
Construction Estimating
The more complicated the project, the more likely early budget projections may be off the mark. Some of the keys are to manage scope and properly estimate components.
In-Demand Skills
- Use current database estimating software.
- Complete estimates using real-world specs.
- Utilize digital takeoffs to calculate costs.
- Understand the basics of change orders.
Online Courses | 3 Credits Each
| Number | Name |
|---|---|
| CIVL 3053 | Construction Methods and Practices |
| CIVL 6154 | Supervisory Estimating |
Information Technology
IT is constantly evolving and it's important to be up-to-date regarding cybercrime prevention, investigation, and response.
Cybercrime Investigation and Forensics
This microcredential comprises three courses to develop the proficiency and knowledge necessary to address cybercrime. These courses give you credits toward earning a degree in Cyber Security BTech, Criminal Justice AS, or BS if you choose to continue your education.
In-Demand Skills
- Cybercrime risk assessment skills.
- Cybercrime investigation skills.
- Skills and legal practices in digital evidence handling.
Online Courses | 3 Credits Each
| Number | Name |
|---|---|
| CISY 1023 | Intro to Information Tech |
| CJUS 3003 | Cybercrime |
| CJUS 5323 | Cybercrime Investigation & Forensics |
Non-Credit Microcredentials
Our non-credit badges are great for anyone wanting to quickly add skills. The focus is on practical, real-world applications for immediate value.
Microcredential Faculty
Erin VitaleProfessor, Civil Engineering Technology
Erin is a highly skilled construction professional who has worked as a project engineer, scheduling engineer, and estimator. That experience enables her to share how new skills are used in the working world. Erin is one of Alfred State's industry experts who teaches both on-campus and online.
She says ASC students are the best part of her job. “I like getting to know them and it makes me super happy when they get jobs they're excited about. If I can have any impact on them, and maybe they're more successful because of something they learned in one of my classes, I'm happy about that.”
Resources
On-the-Job Financial Assistance
Check with your employer about any available continuing education funds to help valued workers build new career skills. Employers have difficulty filling many positions because of a lack of qualified workers so they are motivated to develop more talented staff. Providing these benefits strengthens the bottom line of the business.
Top-Ranked and Affordable
ASC is ranked #1 in so many ways according to US News, other ranking sites, and is recognized for our caring community's support of all students. Alfred State tuition rates for New York State residents, members of the military, and veterans are only $295 per credit or $353 for online students from other states.
More Microcredentials to Come
Alfred State is known for transforming students into Pioneer Pros who have all the right skills. We are the perfect match for those wanting to change jobs, veterans entering the workforce, and anyone interested in launching a career. Faculty are encouraged to initiate new microcredentials that include course combinations with skills that are in demand among employers.
Start your journey with Alfred State College Microcredentials today and take the next step in your career with confidence and convenience.
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