Skill modules instead of a full degree program.
Flexible. Focused. For you.
Day in and day out,you shoulder responsibilities— at work and at home. You juggle daily life, appointments, and emails, but you also have this inner feeling: “I want more. And I can do more. I want to keep growing.” But a degree program doesn’t fit into your daily routine?
You just want to learn exactly what you need to take the next step in your career. Then it’s time for a new educational path—one that’s skills-focused and flexible enough to fit into your life. That’s exactly what micro-credentials are for.
What are micro-credentials, and how can you benefit from them?
Micro-Credentials (MCs) are academically grounded, compact continuing education modules (5–15 ECTS) that provide you with exactly the knowledge you need to take your next career step. You’ll learn through a flexible combination of self-paced study on the online campus—which you can do anytime, anywhere—and selected, scheduled in-person sessions. And all at the level of a bachelor’s or master’s program.
Practical. Modular. Immediately applicable. With our micro-credentials, you’ll not only gain specific skills for your profession but also earn recognized qualifications that can be applied toward future studies at FERNFH. Our micro-credentials are integrated into the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS)—a system used by virtually all European universities and many educational institutions worldwide to determine credit recognition.
Your goal: a new job, more responsibility, or targeted skill development. Your path: skill-focused. Job-oriented. Flexible. Micro-credentials are the building blocks of your skills. This way, you can work toward your next career step in a targeted manner.
Why micro-credentials are the perfect fit for you:
Who are FERNFH's micro-credentials intended for?
- For working professionals who want more
Do you work full-time, have personal responsibilities, and love your hobbies? But at the same time, do you want to continue developing your professional skills without having to put everything else on hold? Then our MCs are perfect for you.
- For those just starting their careers and those changing careers
Are you looking to change career paths, or do you need specific professional qualifications to gain admission to a degree program? Our micro-credentials offer the perfect starting point for building targeted skills.
- For HR Professionals & Companies
Do you want to provide your team with practical, efficient training that delivers immediate results? Our job-focused micro-credentials offer tailored professional development that adds value to your company.
- For Students & Alumni
Distance learning students can take MCs free of charge during their studies, allowing them to specifically enhance their skill set with competencies of their own choosing. Graduates benefit from a 20% discount on all MCs, because learning doesn’t end with graduation. Come back to the university to acquire new skills or refresh your knowledge. That’s true lifelong learning.
Earn the skills you want with your micro-credential.
How does that work?
Costs & Financial Assistance:
- Between €350 and €599 per micro-credential, plus the ÖH membership fee per semester
- Free for FERNFH students
- Financial assistance may be available: Education Account, AMS, scholarships—we'll help you apply
- MC Scholarship for successful participants as an additional, application-based option for reimbursement of a portion of the fees.
- 20% alumni discount for FERNFH graduates
Your Alumni Discount
Are you a FERNFH graduate? The Ferdinand Porsche FERNFH alumni network has an exclusive offer for you. As a graduate , you’ll receive a 20% discount on MC .
Take advantage of the Alumni MC benefits and continue your education with our micro-credentials. You can find all the details about the alumni discounts and terms and conditions here.
Contact
Contact us directly—we're here to help. Your next career move is waiting.
You can send general questions directly tomicro-credentials@fernfh.ac.at. If you have specific questions about a particular micro-credential, please contact the MC coordinator for that micro-credential directly.
