Micro-Credentials and Training Opportunities
UMOnline is dedicated to delivering top-tier education that equips you with a competitive advantage in today's dynamic job market. Our commitment is to enhance your proficiency in skills necessary for success.
Our micro-credentials and training opportunities stand out for their efficiency, flexibility and affordability - all while maintaining the renowned quality associated with the University of Montana. Whether you're a newcomer or a seasoned professional aiming to refine your skillset, we invite you to explore our offerings that meet your aspirations!
Microcredentials
Career Readiness is a micro-credential available at Missoula College.
For more information please contact Michelle Boller, Business Technology Department Chair at (406) 243-7877 or michelle.boller@umontana.edu.
Modality: Hybrid/Blended
Health Professions Essentials is a micro-credential available at Missoula College’s Department of Health Professions.
For more information please contact Lilly Apedaile, lily.apedaile@mso.umt.edu.
Modality: Asynchronous Online
Introduction to Culinary Medicine is a micro-credential available at University of Montana’s College of Health.
For more information please contact Michael Fenster, M.D. at michael.fenster@mso.umt.edu.
Modality: Online Asynchronous
Nonprofit Leadership and Development is a micro-credential available at the University of Montana’s Department of Public Administration and Policy and the Montana Nonprofit Association.
For more information contact Ben Hamman, ben.hamman@mso.umt.edu.
Modality: Online Asynchronous
Public Health for School-Based Professionals is a micro-credential available at the University of Montana.
For more information, please contact Anna Kiley, anna.kiley@mso.umt.edu.
Modality: Online Asynchronous
Digital Badges
Dual-Credit Anatomy and Physiology Training is a digital badge available at University of Montana.
For more information please contact Lily Apedaile, lily.apedaile@mso.umt.edu.
Modality: Asynchronous Online
Internal Training (Available only to UM Employees)
University of Montana Academic Advising Certificate is a digital badge available at the University of Montana.
Earners of the University of Montana (UM) Academic Advising Certificate have developed a fundamental understanding of the following:
- Historical and theoretical foundations of advising in American higher education
- UM policies and procedures relevant to advising
- Technology tools available to UM advisors
- Support services and resources available to UM students
- Various advising approaches and best practices.
For more information, please contact Brian French, brian.french@mso.umt.edu.
Practical Leadership Skills for Managers is a digital badge available at the University of Montana.
This leadership and management program for University of Montana managers covers best practices in management including both people management and management of units.
The program includes six-month-long units:
- Supporting Employee Success
- Building Inclusive and Thriving Teams
- Promoting Accountability and Effectiveness
- Providing Feedback Through Coaching
- Communicating with Your Team
- Recruiting and Retaining Employees
For more information, please contact Jasmine Zink Laine, jasminezink.laine@mso.umt.edu.
Research Administration is a digital badge available at the University of Montana.
Earners of the Research Administration badge have a fundamental understanding of the management and operation of an Office of Research at a College or University.
They will have the knowledge necessary to:
- Oversee sponsored programs
- Research compliance, federal relations, instrument COREs, centers and institutes
- Negotiate and manage facilities and administration costs
For more information, please contact Scott Whittenberg, scott.whittenburg@mso.umt.edu.
UM Community-Centered Training Programs and Courses
The Montana Geriatric Education Center (MTGEC) is an interdisciplinary center which provides geriatric education and training for Montana health professionals, higher education faculty and students, so they might better meet the health needs of the older residents of the state. It is the home of the Montana Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (MGWEP). Programming continues to be developed and refined for a variety of health professionals including nurses, pharmacists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, physicians, physician assistants, mental health providers and social workers.
UM Employee Training Programs and Courses
The Office for Student Success, in collaboration with campus partners, is offering the Academic Advising Certificate Program to ensure the consistency and high quality of academic advising at UM and to provide professional development opportunities for individuals interested in academic advising. Through the training program, participants will learn about historical and theoretical foundations of advising, different approaches or strategies of academic advising today, UM-specific policies and procedures relevant to advising, various tools available to UM advisors, and support services and resources available to UM students. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to learn about specialized advising services for various diverse communities of students and other topics relevant to advising. These trainings provide great introductions to advising for faculty or staff members who do official or unofficial advising on a daily basis in their positions and need a refresher. The trainings are also useful for those who are interested in advancing into a professional academic advising position at UM.
The program meets online. The program is noncredit only.
For complete information, visit the program website.