Why Micro-Courses?

SHORT BURSTS OF AFFORDABLE LEARNING

SHORT BURSTS OF AFFORDABLE LEARNING

Cost-effective on-demand courses that are $100 or less!

CREATED BY SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS

CREATED BY SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS

High impact courses developed by Walden faculty and industry experts who are skilled educators and practitioners.

SKILLS-DRIVEN LEARNING

SKILLS-DRIVEN LEARNING

Courses focus on practical skills and tools that you can apply immediately.

TIMELY AND RELEVANT TOPICS

TIMELY AND RELEVANT TOPICS

Courses packed with skills demanded by today's employers and relevant knowledge for personal development.

GAIN SKILLS QUICKLY

GAIN SKILLS QUICKLY

Smaller chunks of learning ranging from 1-8 hours to help you gain knowledge and upskill quickly.

FLEXIBLE LEARNING

FLEXIBLE LEARNING

100% online, self-paced courses provide access to course content for 180 days.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Micro-Courses are online, short bursts of learning with an estimated workload of 1-8 hours, depending on the micro-course. These self-paced courses are designed for busy working adults and focus on practical and skills-driven learning that you can apply right away.

You will earn a digital credential after completion of each course’s required criteria.

Some courses may offer continuing education units (e.g., ANCC Contact Hours, NBCC Hours, NAADAC, CEU, PDU, SHRM, HRCI). Please refer to individual micro-course detail pages for more detail. Once you have successfully completed and passed your course, you will have access to the continuing education certificate(s) offered.

From date of purchase you will have 180 days to access the classroom and complete the course.

Please reach out to lifelonglearning@mail.waldenu.edu.