MICRO- CREDENTIALS AT MAYNOOTH UNIVERSITY

MICRO-CREDENTIALS BOOST YOUR CAREER PROSPECTS WITH A MICRO-CREDENTIAL

Micro-credentials are an exciting new postgraduate offering at Maynooth University. Micro-credentials are short bursts of learning that offer the fastest route to upskilling or reskilling in a specific area.

Whether prospective learners wish to boost their career prospects or are motivated by lifelong learning for personal growth, our micro-credentials provide a Maynooth University accredited and quality-assured learning experience. Providing applicable and practical skills in areas that employers value, networking with like-minded peers, while also enhancing soft skills such as communication that can be applied across various areas of life, our micro-credentials offer value for all learners.

With a part-time and flexible course structure, our micro-credentials work around learners’ commitments and schedule. Maynooth University micro-credentials are:

  • Designed for learners looking to develop specific skills, competencies and knowledge
  • Developed in areas that employers value or experience skills shortages in
  • Maynooth University accredited and quality assured
  • Learners can earn from 5 to 15 ECTS credits following successful completion
  • Available at levels 8 and 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications
  • Part-time, short time commitment with courses usually taking up to 12 weeks
  • Available in various modes of learning (blended, online, face-to-face)
  • Delivered by leading Maynooth University experts

Maynooth University micro-credentials are currently offered in such areas as:

  • Mediation
  • Restorative Practice
  • Trauma-Informed Care in Human Service Settings: A Foundational Programme
  • Mentoring for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
  • Brewing & Distilling
  • Writing About Music - Criticism, Journalism and Professional Development
  • Whistleblowing Law, Practice and Policy
  • Leading Digital Transformation in Organisations

Find out more here

Ms Barbara Woods, Course leader on the Brewing & Distilling Micro-Credential:

‘Designed in consultation with industry experts, this Micro-credential in Brewing & Distilling Science will cover the technical aspects of the B&D industry. The course was created in response to the strong demand for an analytical course to support the growing Irish craft brewing and whiskey industries. An ideal course for new entrants into B&D looking to upskill and develop applicable knowledge in quality control and analysis, to a craft brewer or whiskey distiller seeking a quality training opportunity to enhance employee skills. Participants will receive the benefit of all lectures being delivered by industry professionals, with hands-on practical experience from technical experts in our laboratories at Maynooth. Peer-to-peer learning and networking opportunities will strengthen business connections between participants and encourage an environment of knowledge sharing.’

Ms Barbara Woods MSc - Chief Technical Officer Department of Chemistry

Dr Katriona O'Sullivan, course leader on the Mentoring for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Micro-Credential:

‘This 12-week part-time course introduces mentors to the practical steps involved in building relationships. It introduces the basic concepts of equality, diversity and inclusion and walks mentors through the interactive and participatory processes that can be used to enhance positive relationship building. Upon completion of the micro-credential the mentor will have a broader understanding of the skills associated with mentoring and communicating effectively. The course involves learners’ participation in training and reflection, as well as engaging in a mentoring relationship with a young person..’

Dr Katriona O'Sullivan Digital Skills Senior Lecturer Department of Psychology

Dr Treasa Kenny, course leader on Mediation Micro-Credential:

‘This micro-credential is designed to facilitate participants to understand current concepts, policy and good practice relating to mediation. Participants will be introduced to the concept of mediation and the practical application of core skills and process. It will also introduce participants to the practice of mediation across a diverse range of situations, such as family, commercial, workplace, community and peace-building. The course will provide participants with the knowledge and practical skills to develop and demonstrate, through assessment, professionally- recognised mediation knowledge and skills. Successful completion of the course will provide participants with the opportunity to take a separate professional assessment of their skills. Successful completion of this assessment allows participants to apply to join the Mediators Institute of Ireland (MII).’

Dr Treasa Kenny

Academic Programme Coordinator & Lecturer

School of Law and Criminology

Important Dates

Postgraduate Open Day Tuesday 5 March 2024

Maynooth University Open Days Spring Open Day - 27 April 2024 Summer Open Day - 29 June 2024

Postgraduate Induction September 2024

Accommodation Move in dates

Autumn - 15 September 2024 (TBC) Move out date

7 June 2025 (TBC)

PAC Opening Date for 2024/25 academic year 1 November 2023