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Flexible, industry-focused Micro-Credentials by First City UC – learn practical skills, earn digital certificates, and build your pathway to a full qualification.

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Trending Skill Pathways

Start with what’s in demand — learn faster, apply immediately, and progress with confidence.

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Example of Building Your Long-Term Qualification

Get the skills employers want, without committing to a full programme upfront — and build your qualifications step by step.

1

Micro-Credential 1:

Digital Marketing Strategy

4 Weeks | 3 Credits

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Micro-Credential 2:

Data Analytics for Business

4 Weeks | 3 Credits

3

Stack & Transfer (APEL C)

Master of Business Administration

2 Modules Exempted:
Marketing & Analytics

What You Get With Micro-Credentials

Learn smarter. Upskill faster. Progress further.

Short & Flexible

Learn at your own pace.

Industry Skills

Courses built for today’s needs.

Qualification Pathway

Stack modules to progress.

MQA Accredited

Stack modules to progress.

What Students & Employers Say

“I was stuck in a mid-level role for 3 years. The Data Analytics micro-credential gave me the exact skills I needed to pivot. I secured a Senior Analyst role at a fintech company within 2 months of completing the final module. The weekend classes were a lifesaver.”

Sarah L. (demo) – FinTech Senior Analyst (Kuala Lumpur)

“We noticed students who completed the micro-credential are more confident when presenting ideas and explaining their work. They communicate better, take initiative, and adapt faster during training. That’s a big advantage in a real working environment.”

James Tan. (demo) – Lanric Steel, Managing Director (Ipoh)

Frequently Asked Question

Got questions? Here are the answers to help you understand how micro-credentials work, how credits stack, and what to expect before you enrol.

Think of a Micro-Credential as a “mini-qualification.” Unlike a traditional 3-month semester subject, it is a short, focused course (usually 4-8 weeks) that teaches a specific skill. Upon completion, you earn a digital badge and, more importantly, academic credits that you can “bank” for later use.

We use the APEL.C (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Credit Award) mechanism. Once you complete a Micro-Credential, you receive a certificate. When you are ready to enroll in a full Diploma or Degree, you submit these certificates along with your work portfolio. The university then grants you “Credit Exemptions,” meaning you don’t have to study those topics again, shortening your overall study duration.

Yes. Most of our Micro-Credential courses are 100% HRD Corp Claimable for eligible companies. For individual learners, we can assist with EPF (Account 2) withdrawal applications for recognized certification courses. Please contact our counselors for the specific codes required for your application.

We understand you are a working professional, so we minimize traditional “exams.” Most assessments are project-based or portfolio-based. You will be asked to apply what you learned to a real-world scenario (e.g., “Create a Marketing Plan” or “Analyze this Data Set”) rather than memorizing textbooks for a written test.

Generally, academic credits are valid for a significant period (typically 3-5 years), giving you flexibility. You don’t have to rush to finish a degree immediately. You can take one module this year, another next year, and stack them when you are ready.

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