What are micro-credentials?

Micro-credentials are short, targeted learning programmes (typically under 10 hours) designed to recognise the specific skills and competencies needed today. Highly focused on one area of study, our micro-credentials allow you to:

  • Rapidly respond to evolving industry demands
  • Meet local learning needs
  • Fulfil your organisations’ requirements
  • Prioritise professional learning

Our micro-credentials are recognised by a sharable digital badge. Hosted on Learning Vault, our digital badges validate learning milestones, event attendance and much more.

A hexagon-shaped badge with a purple border. The badge's background is white. The text "Event" is at the top, followed by "Education Insights" below it. At the bottom of the badge is the logo for "open awards" and the website address "openawards.org.uk".
Sample digital badge issued by Open Awards. Micro-credential: Education Insights attendance.
A circular badge with a purple border. The badge's background is white. The text "Training" is at the top, followed by "Assessing Behaviours in the Workplace" below it. At the top of the badge is the logo for "open awards" and the website address "openawards.org.uk".
Sample digital badge issued by Open Awards. Micro-credential: Assessing Behaviours in the Workplace.

Micro-credentials to meet your needs

Whether you’re an employer aiming to upskill your team or a training provider growing your portfolio, our micro-credentials are designed to fit your goals. Choose the route that works best for you:

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Recognise your existing training

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Develop your own bespoke course

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Choose from our bank of ready-made micro-credentials

Become a provider

Qualifications, courses and assessments that put your learners first.

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A certificate-style web page is shown. The title at the top left is "Assessing Behaviours in the Workplace". The certificate details are on the left, with an "Open awards" logo and a circular image with "Knowledge Assessing Behaviours in the Workplace" text. The middle section contains details of the issued credential, including "ISSUED TO Placeholder Name", "DATE OF ISSUE 15 August 2025", and a long description. The right side contains buttons for "Verify Credential", "Download Credential", "Download JSON Record", and "Print". There are also social sharing icons and badges for "Add to Apple Wallet" and "Add to Google Wallet". The page concludes with copyright information at the bottom.
Sample digital badge. Micro-credential: Assessing Behaviours in the Workplace.

Why choose Open Awards?

Combining meaningful training and modern recognition, our micro-credentials are the future of skills.

  • £50 course approval fee – transparent, affordable pricing.
  • Fast turnaround – quick development, short approval.
  • Bespoke – design a course, recognise existing training or choose one of ours.
  • Branding included – your logo, our stamp of approval.
  • Digital and shareable – perfect for LinkedIn, CVs, and digital wallets.

Perfect for…

Training providers

  • Attract new learners
  • Expand your portfolio
  • Streamline delivery
  • Respond quickly to in-demand skills
  • Modern, digital recognition

Employers

  • Recognise in-house training
  • Motivate staff with visible achievements
  • Upskill quickly and affordably
  • Demonstrate commitment to employee development and professional learning

Charities and third sector

  • Recognise and reward volunteers
  • Support community learning

  • Affordable staff development opportunities

  • Evidence impact and outcomes