Siemens Digital Industries Software announced today its ‘Expedite – Skills for Industry’ credential, a four-course, fully online microcredential which prepares students for industry by connecting engineering theory with practical skills.
Siemens says that the new credential covers ‘key trends, business processes and tech-based work environments’, providing a foundation in industry-relevant skills and offering graduates the skills to enter the workforce equipped to meet future demands.
Designed to complement formal education with further in-demand industrial knowledge and professional skills – focused on product lifecycle management and trending applications of AI, the digital twin, sustainable engineering and the internet of things – the online course is delivered via the Coursera learning ecosystem.
“Our new credential addresses the shift in the talent acquisition that now increasingly relies on skills-based hiring practices, seeking out and preferring candidates who can demonstrate and apply engineering proficiencies and durable skills to complement formal degree programs,” said Dora Smith, senior director, Future Workforce and Academic Strategy, Siemens Digital Industries Software.
“Microcredentials are compressed courses of study that demonstrate proven skills and culminate in a verifiable digital badge. They not only give jobseekers the opportunity to differentiate themselves in a highly competitive landscape but also aid employers in prioritising candidates with the specific competencies they need.”
Once a learner completes ‘Expedite – Skills for Industry’, they’re awarded a verifiable digital badge that can be displayed within their portfolio and on social media to attract recruiters and inform hiring managers.
“Piloting this Siemens credential provides our students with an additional layer of validity and credibility. When potential employers read the credentials on a resume or see the badge posted, they see Siemens as a clear indicator of quality,” said Craig Downing, associate dean of lifelong learning, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.
“Credentials, such as ‘Expedite – Skills for Industry’, not only boost students’ real-world knowledge but also increase their marketability, showcasing their competence in the fields directly impacted by their degree and giving future employers greater confidence in their hiring decisions.”
DEVELOP3D readers can learn more about the Expedite course, here.
