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Even before COVID-19 turned the job market on its head, micro-credentials have been growing in popularity. What are micro-credentials? Think of them as bite-sized, competency-based recognitions that allow students and employees to demonstrate proficiency in a particular area, and you can start boosting your resume with training at Raritan Valley Community College.

While micro-credentials are not quite certifications, they are valuable markers of smaller educational milestones. Sometimes micro-credentials are represented as digital badges that individuals can add to their email signature or LinkedIn page to prove they’ve completed certain courses.

Ready to start earning micro-credentials to enhance your marketability? Searching for micro-credentials in New Jersey “near me” can be overwhelming—but you can rest assured that RVCC delivers some of the best options available in the area. Our flexible adult continuing education and professional development courses are designed to help you build in-demand skills and elevate your career journey at an affordable price.

Stackable Credentials

Stackable credentials are competencies that build upon one another and accumulate over time. If you’re interested in how to improve career development or would like to achieve a raise or promotion, stacking your micro-credentials can be a great strategy. You’ll garner Continuing Education Units (CEU) that can be applied toward a future certification—or help you renew an existing one.

Micro-Credential Opportunities at RVCC

At Raritan Valley Community College, we offer many micro-credentialing opportunities across our suite of professional development classes. These include:

Microsoft Office Training

• Microsoft Office Basic Certification Program (In Person)

Sat, Feb 12-26, from 9am-3pm. Register here for CT100.
Learn the everyday computer skills needed to perform workplace tasks and become proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Individual basic courses are also available for PowerPoint (CT151), Word (CT121), and Excel (CT205).

• Microsoft Office Intermediate Certification Program (In Person)

Sat, March 12-26, from 9am-3pm. Register here for CT820.
This course is designed for office professionals who have a basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office and are looking to improve current skills. Students will receive an in-depth training on PowerPoint, Word, and Excel. Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of MS PowerPoint, Word, Excel, or equivalent experience. Individual intermediate courses are also available for PowerPoint (CT815), Word (CT811), and Excel (CT813).

• Essential Workplace Computer Skills (In Person)

Tues, Feb 8-22 OR April 12-26, from 9am-5pm. Register here for CT351.
Perfect for beginners, this Microsoft crash-course will teach you how to create and manage simple Word documents; use Excel to perform calculations and sort data; create presentations using PowerPoint; create a simple database using Microsoft Access; and use Microsoft Outlook for email, task management, and contact management. Topics include Windows, Mac OS, file management, the internet, social networking and blogs, internet security, and privacy.

• Microsoft Access for Data (In Person)

Friday, April 1, from 9am-3pm. Register here for CT143.
This is an introduction to databases course utilizing MS Office Access, which is the next step up from Excel. MS Access is ideal for creating databases and handling hundreds of records when creating an important file for a client or executive—something Excel can’t easily do.

Microsoft One Day Courses

• Refresh Excel Skills (Online)

Mon, April 11, from 6-9pm from 9am-3pm. Register here for CT840.
Topics include tables and slicers, pivot table and power pivot with slicers, data validation with multiple selections, TextJoin, Switch, and IFS. Participants must have a strong use of Excel.

• Refresh Word Skills (Online)

Mon, March 21, from 6-9pm. Register here for CT841.
Topics include section breaks, mail merge, headers and footers utilizing the Table of Contents, and maximizing the Styles and Navigation panes. Participants must have a strong use of Word.

Software Training

• AutoCAD I (In Person)

Sat, Feb 12-Mar 12, from 9am-12pm. Register here for CT550.
This course is an introduction to basic 2D CAD (Computer-Aided Design) techniques using AutoCAD software. It provides a guided, hands-on environment to learn the basics of AutoCAD. Fundamentals of drawing and editing are presented and practiced.

• AutoCAD II (In Person)

Sat, March 26 – April 23, from 9am-12pm. Register here for CT551.
This course is an introduction to basic 3D CAD (Computer-Aided Design) techniques using AutoCAD software while providing a guided, hands-on environment to learn the basics of solid modeling. Fundamentals of 3D drawing, 3D editing, and an introduction to 3D printing are presented. Prerequisites: AutoCAD I or equivalent knowledge and keyboard proficiency.

For a complete list of professional development courses, click here.

Attend a Free Information Session

To learn more about all that RVCC offers, attend a free Information Session. You’ll have the opportunity to discover our different programs, tour the campus, and more! Click here for our full event calendar.

Also, be sure to check out our Business & Leadership courses, including Communication Bootcamp, Customer Service, Project Management, and Management & Supervisory. For dates and information click here. 

About RVCC

Ranked by WalletHub.com and Niche.com as the #1 community college in New Jersey, Raritan Valley Community College has been serving as an academic and cultural center for Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for over 50 years. The College has been nationally recognized for its service to the community, environmental stewardship, and commitment to diversity. It is home to  a Planetarium, Science Education Institute, and an Honors College for high achieving students.

The College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training, small business assistance through the Small Business Development Center, and professional development courses. RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu or check out our event calendar to register for an upcoming Information Session.