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Micro-Credentials

Program overview

What is a micro-credential course?

A micro-credential is a short, focused course designed to develop and certify specific knowledge, skills or competencies. GIM micro-credential courses vary in duration, from a few days to several weeks, depending on the subject. Eligible micro-credentials may also be used toward a relevant larger qualification, subject to programme and credit-transfer requirements.

Credit bearing micro-credential courses can provide for shorter completion times of academic programmes and comes in various forms to support a more flexible schedule for aspirational individuals to pursue academic goals, even with a busy schedule!

Short and focused

Courses are designed to develop and certify specific knowledge, skills or competencies.

Flexible schedule

Courses come in various forms to support aspirational individuals pursuing academic goals, even with a busy schedule.

Credit-bearing options

Eligible micro-credentials may be used toward a relevant larger qualification.

Shorter completion times

Credit-bearing courses can shorten the time needed to complete academic programmes.

Benefits

What Will You Get Upon Completion?

Malaysian Micro-credential Statement (MMS)

The MMS will provide basic information on the learning hours, credits, Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF) level of the associated programme(s), learning outcomes, assessment, and quality assurance for recognition by the Higher Education Provider (HEP).

Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) Accredited Diploma

The content of our programmes is MQA accredited and is credit-bearing towards an MQA accredited Diploma upon fulfilment of certain conditions.

Fee Structure

Micro-Credentials Fee Structure

ItemAmount
Fundamentals in GemologyRM2199
Fundamentals in Colored StonesRM2199
Fundamentals in Jewellery MakingRM2399
Fundamentals in Jewellery DesignRM2199
Microcredential in Retail Operation and Inventory ControlRM1499
Microcredential in Retail Branding and Visual MerchandisingRM1499
Microcredential in Retail Merchandising and Buying StrategyRM1499

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