Rose State College Workforce Development

What Is a Micro-Credential?

A micro-credential is a group of activities or projects that provide specific development of career-critical skills. The digital badge is a web-based artifact that conveys your completion of the micro-credential, similar to how a diploma represents your degree completion.

Stackable Pathway

Simulation Technology Pathway

The Simulation Technology pathway is a stackable series of micro-credentials designed to prepare students for entry-level technician roles supporting simulation systems in aerospace, healthcare, defense, and workforce training environments. Students begin with foundational concepts and progress through electronics, documentation, configuration management, safety, compliance, ethics, and a final stacked capstone.

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Simulation Technology Foundations

Start here with core simulation systems, terminology, safety expectations, and technical foundations.

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Simulation Electronics & Systems

Build practical skills with electronics, sensors, power distribution, signal flow, and diagnostics.

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Simulation Documentation & Quality Systems

Learn technical documentation, maintenance records, quality checklists, and traceability practices.

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Configuration Management & QA Records for Simulation

Manage configuration baselines, controlled changes, and quality records for simulation systems.

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Simulation Safety & Risk Management

Identify hazards, analyze technical and operational risks, and support safe simulation operations.

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Simulation Regulatory & Compliance Literacy

Understand compliance expectations, policies, standards, documentation, and proper escalation.

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Professional Ethics & Technical Communication in Simulation

Apply professional standards, ethical judgment, communication skills, and workplace expectations.

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Simulation Quality & Safety Technician

Complete the stacked capstone by integrating quality, safety, documentation, compliance, and technical skills.

Professional Training

Workforce Development Credentials

Fitness training

ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor

Prepare to lead safe, dynamic, and inclusive group fitness classes while working toward ACE certification.

Basic Additive Manufacturing

Basic Additive Manufacturing

Build foundational skills in 3D modeling, 3D printing, additive manufacturing processes, and related technologies.

Intermediate Additive Manufacturing

Intermediate Additive Manufacturing

Advance your additive manufacturing skills through applied design, production, and technical troubleshooting.

Mechanical Design

Mechanical Design

Develop practical design skills for technical, manufacturing, and engineering-related environments.

Career development advising

NCDA Facilitating Career Development

Gain training aligned with nationally recognized career development practices and coaching standards.

Business + Technology

Business & Technology Credentials

Information Technology Specialist IT Fundamentals

Information Technology Specialist (IT Fundamentals)

Build core knowledge in computing, hardware, software, networking basics, and technology support.

Information Technology Specialist Networking

Information Technology Specialist (Networking)

Develop foundational networking skills for technical support, infrastructure, and IT career pathways.

Information Technology Specialist Security

Information Technology Specialist (Security)

Learn basic cybersecurity concepts, security awareness, and technical practices for protecting systems.

QuickBooks Online

QuickBooks Online

Gain practical accounting software skills for bookkeeping, business operations, and financial recordkeeping.

Generative AI and Higher Ed

Generative AI and Higher Ed

Explore practical applications of generative AI tools in learning, teaching, productivity, and higher education.

Science + Wellness

Science, Health & Fitness Credentials

Biotechniques lab training

Biotechniques

Develop applied laboratory skills for biology, biotechnology, research, and related science fields.

NSCA Certified Personal Trainer

NSCA Certified Personal Trainer

Prepare for personal training roles with knowledge in fitness, exercise science, and client support.

NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Build advanced preparation for strength, conditioning, performance, and exercise science careers.

Aerospace + Mapping

Aerospace & Mapping Credentials

sUAS Mapping Micro-credential

sUAS Mapping Micro-credential

Develop mapping and drone-related skills for small unmanned aircraft systems and applied fieldwork.

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