Collaborating to Help Fill Your Workforce Pipeline
The IEEE Microcredentials Industry Partner Program connects industry and training providers to align workforce skills with real-world job opportunities. Together, we’re creating clear, credible paths to access and progress through STEM careers with skills-based microcredentials.
If you are struggling to fill your workforce pipeline with qualified candidates, and considering changing your credentialing requirements to access more skilled talent, let’s talk. IEEE can help ensure your future candidates are job-ready through validated, skills-based training programs and trusted microcredentials.
How the Program Works
Designate Hiring Experts
Appoint team members who understand the skills and competencies required for your roles.
Determine and Share Your Skill Requirements
Provide job titles, desired skills and/or your organization’s skills taxonomies, and the names of valued training partners (e.g., community colleges or local providers).
IEEE Builds Credential Tracks
We consolidate input from multiple industry partners to define in-demand microcredentials.
Training Providers Deliver Programs
IEEE-approved training providers design and deliver training aligned with your skills needs, using skills validation and assessment methods.
Hire with Confidence
Candidates who complete these programs earn IEEE-branded microcredentials that validate their abilities and help them stand out in your applicant pool.
Program Roles at a Glance
Industry Partners
- Share hiring needs, skills, and valued training providers
- Commit to interviewing candidates with relevant IEEE microcredentials
- Help shape and refine credential design to match workforce needs
Training Providers
- Apply to become IEEE-approved
- Design and deliver programs based on industry needs
- Issue IEEE-validated microcredentials to program completers
The Role of IEEE
- Ensuring quality, trust, and connection
- Compile and share industry-identified skill needs with training providers
- Validate providers and programs for quality and effectiveness
- Issue microcredentials with the IEEE logo, offering trusted third-party validation
- Facilitate collaboration between industry and educators for ongoing program refinement
Become an IEEE Microcredentials Industry Partner
Let’s work together to shape the future of workforce readiness.