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Unlock Your Future with Micro-credentials and Digital Badges

Flexible, Career-Ready Learning for a Competitive Edge

At OSU Institute of Technology, we understand the importance of staying ahead in today’s fast-paced job market. Our micro-credentials and digital badges are designed to provide you with focused, industry-relevant skills that employers value. Whether you're looking to upskill, reskill, or enhance your professional profile, our flexible programs fit seamlessly into your busy schedule.

Micro-credentials offer bite-sized, hands-on learning opportunities that focus on specific skills and competencies, while digital badges showcase your achievements online, giving you a professional edge. From technology and healthcare to trades and business, OSUIT’s programs are tailored to the evolving demands of today’s workforce.

Take control of your future today. Explore our microcredential and digital badge offerings to start building the career of your dreams.

WFED Micro-credentials

AI for the Modern Workforce – Foundations to Application

The AI for the Modern Workforce micro-credential is a 50-hour, non-credit program that builds practical literacy in artificial intelligence—from foundational theory to applied problem-solving. Learners progress through four stackable digital badges covering AI fundamentals, ethics and governance, cybersecurity, and advanced prompt engineering, each blending conceptual learning with hands-on projects. Along the way, participants explore topics such as data analysis, algorithmic bias, privacy and data protection, and creative coding. Each digital badge concludes with a summative project that allows learners to apply and demonstrate their growing skills through an applied AI solution reflecting ethical, secure, and innovative use of emerging technology in the modern workplace.

Aviation Leadership

This course provides a comprehensive overview of aviation leadership, focusing on the unique challenges and opportunities within the aviation industry. Participants will learn essential leadership skills, including conflict resolution, team dynamics, budgeting, and resource allocation. The course emphasizes practical application through a capstone project, ensuring participants can effectively lead in various aviation contexts.

Customer Service and Leadership (Non-credit)

The Customer Service & Leadership Foundations microcredential is a dynamic, four-hour professional development experience designed to strengthen essential interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills that drive workplace excellence.

Developed by OSUIT’s Workforce & Economic Development division, this highly interactive program empowers participants to deliver exceptional customer experiences, navigate challenging interactions with confidence, and demonstrate leadership at every organizational level.

This non-credit microcredential emphasizes real-world application through role play, group discussion, and scenario-based activities. Participants engage in hands-on learning to refine communication techniques, develop emotional intelligence, and strengthen professionalism in diverse workplace settings.

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

Apply the Six Pillars of Customer Service—Attitude, Interest, Action, Verbal Language, Body Language, and Tone of Voice—to create positive and lasting impressions.
Use effective strategies to say “No” without saying “No,” maintaining relationships and customer trust even in difficult situations.
Demonstrate practical skills for handling challenging personalities and resolving conflicts with empathy and professionalism.
Apply foundational leadership and teamwork principles to promote accountability, collaboration, and workplace integrity.

Whether for front-line employees, supervisors, or emerging leaders, this microcredential strengthens an organization’s customer service culture and builds leadership capacity across all levels. Participants leave equipped with practical tools to enhance customer satisfaction, improve communication, and foster a respectful, solutions-oriented workplace environment.

To ensure meaningful outcomes, participants are assessed through both formative and summative methods. Throughout the session, facilitators evaluate engagement and skill application via group discussions and role plays. The training concludes with a short quiz and a scenario-based performance demonstration to confirm understanding and competence.

Cyber Safety for Connected Care (Non-credit)

This 15–20 hour online microcredential helps healthcare students and professionals build essential cybersecurity skills for connected medical devices. Through five applied modules, learners strengthen their ability to recognize threats, protect patient data, and comply with healthcare cybersecurity regulations.

Learners will complete five asynchronous modules integrating readings, interactive case studies, quizzes, and applied projects:
Cybersecurity Foundations for Connected Healthcare Devices – Core concepts, threats, and real-world cases.
Identifying & Responding to Cyber Threats – Recognizing and escalating incidents through clinical protocols.
Cyber Hygiene and Personal Accountability – Password, credential, and phishing-resistant practices.
Device Risks and Data Transmission – Cloud, firmware, and remote-access security.
Compliance with Regulations and Policies – HIPAA, FDA, and NIST-based governance and accountability.

Learners complete applied assignments (e.g., risk reports, flow diagrams, policy audits) and module quizzes demonstrating competency at ≥ 80%.

Micro-credentials for Northeast Technology Center

All courses listed below are in-person, non-credit courses that can be completed in a few months.

Program	Description
Level I: Instrumentation Fundamentals	This introductory course on industrial instrumentation provides students with a comprehensive understanding of instrumentation's fundamental principles and applications in process technology. Through theoretical instruction and hands-on laboratory exercises, students will learn the essential components of industrial instrumentation systems, including sensors, transmitters, controllers, and final control elements. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the principles behind various measurement techniques, such as pressure, temperature, level, flow, and analytical instrumentation.
Level I: Introduction to Electrical Electronic Technology	This course comprehensively explores AC and DC electrical theory, covering fundamental concepts and practical applications in industrial and commercial settings. Students will acquire industry-relevant technical skills, including the operation, installation, design, and troubleshooting of basic electrical circuits, while also mastering practical mathematics essential for circuit analysis. Emphasizing theoretical understanding and hands-on application, the curriculum includes ladder logic training, where students learn to interpret, design, and operate relay control circuits using ladder diagrams. Major topics encompass logic elements, ladder diagram construction, electro-pneumatic solenoid valves, relay operation and applications, limit switch operation and applications, time-delay relays and applications, multiple cylinder control, and various machine modes of operation. Through a blend of theoretical lectures, hands-on demonstrations, and practical exercises, learners will develop the expertise needed to excel in electrical engineering and related fields, emerging with a robust understanding of AC/DC electrical theory and the practical skills to navigate complex challenges.
Level I: Introduction to Fluid Power	This integrated course merges our foundational classes in basic hydraulics and basic pneumatics, offering students a comprehensive exploration of industry-relevant hydraulic skills and their applications to fundamental principles such as pressure and flow. Through theoretical instruction and hands-on practice, students will develop the ability to not only comprehend hydraulic concepts but also operate, install, design, and troubleshoot basic hydraulic systems across diverse applications. Beginning with a study of the physical principles underlying hydraulics, students will progress to constructing hydraulic circuits, facilitating a deeper understanding of each component's function within a circuit and simplifying the troubleshooting process.
Level I: Electrical & Electronics Technology	Upon successful completion of all three Level I courses students will obtain an understanding of industrial instrumentation, AC/DC electrical theory, and hydraulics and pneumatics. Students gain a foundational understanding of electrical and electronics systems used in industrial and commercial environments. Key topics include instrumentation systems (sensors, transmitters, and controllers), electrical circuits, ladder logic, and fluid power systems. Through a mix of theoretical instruction and hands-on exercises, learners will develop the skills to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain complex electrical systems. Upon completion, students earn a certificate in Electrical & Electronics Technology Level I.
Level II: Electrical Motor Controls	The Motors and Controls course offers students a comprehensive exploration of motor control systems, integrating theoretical knowledge with practical skills essential for success in the field. Students will cover topics such as three-wire start/stop control, reversing magnetic motor starters, and on-delay and off-delay timers, providing a solid theoretical foundation that is reinforced through hands-on practice. Practical exercises include studying the function, operation, and types of control relays, and connecting and operating control relays within circuits using major components such as control transformers, reversing contractors, manual motor starters, multi-function timers, and control relays. Additionally, students will engage in real-world troubleshooting scenarios involving industrial components such as indicator lamps, manual switches, motor contractors, and overload relays. This course serves as a prerequisite for advanced studies in motor controls, equipping students with the necessary foundation and practical skills to excel in the field.
Level II: Industrial Electrical Systems	In this course, students delve into the physical properties of electromagnetic and electromechanical energy conversion devices and explore their practical application in conventional rotating machines. Through theoretical instruction and hands-on projects, students gain insights into electrical energy generation, transmission, and distribution systems, as well as relay technology. By engaging in practical exercises, students deepen their understanding of how theoretical concepts translate into real-world applications, preparing them for the challenges and opportunities within the field of electrical engineering and technology.
Level II: Drafting & Design	In this course, students acquire fundamental skills in utilizing AutoCAD as a drafting tool, with a focus on its practical application in industrial maintenance. Through hands-on exercises, students create geometrical shapes, parts, drawings, and electrical symbols and schematics, enabling them to effectively draft and document various components and systems encountered in industrial maintenance settings. Additionally, students develop a basic understanding of civil, mechanical, and architectural design and drafting principles, broadening their knowledge base and enhancing their ability to contribute to multidisciplinary projects within the industrial maintenance field.
Level II: Electrical Electronics Technology	Upon completion of all three courses in Level II students will have a foundational knowledge in motors and controls, design drafting,, and electrical technology. Students will have obtained hands-on experience in designing, operating, and troubleshooting systems. Additionally, students will have gained proficiency in AutoCAD, creating industrial maintenance drafts, electrical schematics, and exploring principles of civil, mechanical, and architectural design.
Level III: Introduction to DCS	This course is meticulously crafted to equip students within dispensable knowledge and hands-on proficiency in industrial processes, equipment maintenance, digital automation, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) technology. Spanning topics from routine operations and field technician responsibilities to maintenance strategies, safety protocols, mechanical integrity, and SCADA systems, students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the principles essential for the smooth and secure operation of large-scale process units. Students will also delve into digital programming languages aimed at automating processes,enhancing their ability to refine and streamline industrial operations. Practical training will utilize the latest Distributed Control Systems (DCS) hardware and software, including SCADA architecture, providing firsthand experience in leveraging cutting-edge technology for process control, optimization, and automation. In addition to technical proficiency, students will understand the structure and limitations of SCADA systems, gaining the ability to evaluate and implement appropriate technologies to enhance safety and efficiency. Through a well-rounded blend of theoretical instruction, practical application, and digital automation, students will emerge well-prepared for entry-level roles in process control, equipment maintenance, and digital automation across diverse industrial sectors.
Level III: PLC Fundamentals	In this course, students delve into the utilization of programmable logic controllers (PLCs), emphasizing their application in industrial and commercial settings. Through theoretical instruction and hands-on projects utilizing customized PLC trainers, students acquire practical experience in programming and implementing PLCs to automate a wide array of processes and systems. By integrating theoretical concepts with hands-on application, students cultivate the expertise required to design, program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC-based control systems effectively. This comprehensive approach equips students with the necessary skills to excel in various industrial and technical environments.
Level III: Instrumentation Applications	In this course, students expand upon the fundamentals covered in Introduction to Instrumentation, delving deeper into the practical applications of industrial instrumentation. Through a hands-on approach utilizing state-of-the-art customized trainers, students gain practical experience in the operation, calibration, and maintenance of electric, electronic, and pneumatic instruments. Building upon their understanding of basic physical laws governing temperature, pressure, flow, and level, students learn to design, install, and calibrate basic instruments and control devices effectively. By integrating theoretical knowledge with applied application, students develop the skills necessary to tackle real-world challenges in instrumentation across industrial sectors. Upon successful completion of the course, students emerge equipped to apply their expertise in designing, installing, maintaining, and calibrating instrumentation systems in diverse industrial environments.
Level III: Electrical Electronics Technology	Once students complete all three courses in Level III. They will have gained knowledge in industrial processes, equipment maintenance, digital automation, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. Students will have gained hands-on experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS) hardware and SCADA architecture, learned how to implement and optimize process control for industrial automation. In addition, students gained an understanding of instrumentation by learning to operate, calibrate, and maintain electric, electronic, and pneumatic instruments, enhancing their skills in designing and troubleshooting control devices. Upon completion of the Level III courses, students will be well-prepared for roles in process control, instrumentation, and digital automation across various industries.
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Micro-credentials for Union High School

OSU Institute of Technology is proud to offer Union High School students the opportunity to gain career-focused micro-credentials in areas such as air conditioning, refrigeration, electrical controls, and more. These micro-credentials provide hands-on, practical training that prepares students for entry-level roles in high-demand industries, giving them a head start on their career journey before graduation.

Available Micro-Credentials:

ACR Fundamentals (UHS)

This course introduces students to Air Conditioning and Refrigeration technology. Learn about career opportunities, licensing requirements, safety practices, and essential tools. Gain foundational skills to kickstart your career in HVAC.