{"id":55,"date":"2021-07-13T09:59:50","date_gmt":"2021-07-13T14:59:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/sce\/?page_id=55"},"modified":"2026-03-17T11:47:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T16:47:57","slug":"credentials","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/sce\/credentials\/","title":{"rendered":"Credentials \u2014 Certificates and Microcredentials"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"uwm-u-pb-80 uwm-u-pt-0\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\" id=\"h-which-is-best-for-you\">Which is Best for You? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">UWM\u2019s School of Continuing Education provides a variety of options for you to gain the skills needed to launch, change or advance your career. Whether you\u2019re exploring single courses, pursuing focused microcredentials or diving into comprehensive certificates, you can find options that align with your goals and fit seamlessly into your schedule.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">Whichever learning path you choose, you\u2019ll benefit from the expertise of our seasoned instructors and the trusted reputation of UW-Milwaukee\u2014providing you with the knowledge and recognition to take your career to the next level.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--center-x\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mx-10 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/sce-register.uwm.edu\/search\/publicCourseCertificateSearch.do?method=load\" rel=\"\">Explore Credentials<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Why Earn a Professional Certificate?\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JmGi0oILPUc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\" id=\"h-why-a-uwm-certificate\">Why a UWM Certificate?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">Designed to meet specific industry needs, our certificates provide specialized skills and improve your workplace value. 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