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Skills
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Exclusive Benefits for Registered Microdegree Program Students!!!
Learn new skills, boost your career, and take your step toward becoming a technology professional.
The Microsoft Skills for Jobs Microdegree Programs provide flexible learning paths with globally recognized credentials with ECTS credits for global and local employment. These programs are designed for students, job seekers, freelancers, technology professionals, and employers, offering practical skills that align with industry demand for quanity global and local employment.
The ECTS credits and program credential offer a pathway to higher education at colleges and universities across EU countries.
- Supervisor-Led Mentorship Classes for the Microdegree Study Program guided learning and support
- European Mentor Tech Company Webinars focused on global career pathways and employment opportunities in EU countries.
- Soft Skills Certification to enhance employability and career readiness
What is a Microdegree Program
The Microsoft Skills for Jobs Microdegree Program is designed to help you build real-world tech skills that employers want and a pathway for higher studies in EU countries.
Microdegree Programs focuses on in-demand technology areas like cybersecurity, cloud computing, Low code tool set, AI, data analytics, and more. The program is built around practical, job-relevant skills and uses a flexible, self-paced learning model that fits your schedule.
Whether you are a student, recent graduate, freelancer, technology professional, career changer, or an individual seeking skills for employment without pursuing a full degree or diploma, this program is tailored for you.
You will learn through high-quality courses jointly developed by Microsoft, in partnership with KAMK University of Applied Sciences (Finland), leading EU universities and global tech companies (GTC). The courses follow the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS), meaning your credits and certificates are internationally recognized for quality international and local jobs and higher studies in EU countries.
The Microsoft Skills for Job Microdegree Program is an online program designed for self-paced learning, with in-class mentorship to support your journey.
Microdegree Program Benefits
Concept & Technologies
The course content, developed in partnership with Microsoft, leading EU universities, and global tech companies, introduces a wide range of concepts and technologies that equip learners with skills far beyond standard industry certifications. The Microdegree study programs are delivered through a pedagogically structured approach designed to be both engaging and motivating, fostering a culture of excellence throughout the learning journey.
Certificates
Earn Microdegree Program course completion certificates and the prestigious professional certificate jointly issued by Microsoft and  KAMK University.
ECTS Credits
Microdegree study programs offer ECTS credits, which are recognized as transferable across universities within the European Union. The ECTS system is widely adopted throughout the European Higher Education Area and serves as the national credit framework in EU countries.
Course Completion and LinkedIn Badges
Upon completing each Microdegree Program course, learners receive a course completion badge and a LinkedIn badge, highlighting their achievement and showcasing their expertise in the respective subject areas.
International Jobs
Graduates of the Microdegree Program gain exclusive access to international career opportunities. They can apply online for full-time and part-time remote jobs, as well as internships, with Microsoft’s select partners, its extensive reseller ecosystem, and leading global technology companies across EU countries. This pathway provides graduates with a direct connection to the European job market, opening doors to valuable professional experiences and long-term career growth.
Local Jobs
Pathways to quality jobs in Pakistan are established for Microdegree Program graduates through collaboration with Microsoft’s local partners and reseller ecosystem, institutional support from government entities, and partnerships with leading employment agencies.
ECTS Credits
Microdegree Program graduates who wish to pursue higher education in Finnish and other EU universities can take advantage of the transferability of ECTS credits earned. These credits count toward the total study program requirements, helping to streamline the admission process, facilitate visa issuance, and can save students six months to one year in their bachelor’s degree program (terms and conditions apply).
Online Verification
For employers and universities, each certificate includes a QR code containing the student’s personal information along with details of the earned qualifications, certifications, and ECTS credits. This enables quick and reliable verification, thereby reinforcing the credibility of both the applicant and the certificate. Additionally, LinkedIn badges offer a seamless online verification feature, further highlighting the graduate’s achievements.
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Available Programs
Who Should Enroll
Students
Organizations
Working Professionals
Freelancers
Career Changers
Job Seekers
University Students
Career Stories from Global Tech Companies
Eligibility Requirements
English Language
A good command of the English language is required
Prior Knowledge
Not required. Anyone can enroll
Background
Basic IT awareness is helpful but not mandatory
Learning Format
Online with mentorship classes, self-paced and browser based (no downloads).
Assessment Method
Pass or fail assignments.
Hardware
Laptop, Tablet or Smartphone with internet access.
Study Duration
Edukamu Learning Management System (LMS) is accessible for 12 months. Students finish their chosen Microdegree within 3–5 months, depending on the specific program selected.
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