About EuroTeQ Micro-Credentials
Build future-ready skills for the green and digital transition through short, flexible learning courses designed for professionals. By bringing together the expertise of leading European universities of science and technology, EuroTeQ Micro-Credentials provide access to high-quality knowledge and skills relevant to today’s changing world of work.
Micro-credential is a record of the learning outcomes that a learner has acquired following a small volume of learning. These learning outcomes have been assessed against transparent and clearly defined standards. Courses leading to micro-credentials are designed to provide the learner with specific knowledge, skills and competences that respond to societal, personal, cultural or labor market needs.
EuroTeQ Micro-Credentials are designed for engineers, technical professionals and lifelong learners seeking to upskill or reskill. They support people across career stages and educational backgrounds working in STEM, innovation, digitalisation, sustainability and emerging technologies.
EuroTeQ Micro-Credentials cover the key technologies and skills driving the green and digital transition, including AI and data science, sustainable construction and energy systems, battery technologies, biotechnology, advanced photonics, engineering design, and technology-driven business leadership.
All EuroTeQ micro-credentials are offered in English and come in a range of formats to suit different learning needs. The number of ECTS credits awarded varies, with 1 ECTS typically equivalent to 25 to 30 hours of learning.
Our formats include:
- online: a fully digital online experience
- onsite: lectures take place at a physical location = on-site
- hybrid: learners can participate online or on-site
- blended: combination of online and in-person elements
- synchronous: live sessions
- asynchronous: pre-recorded content
- Develop future-ready skills through high-quality, flexible learning designed for professionals and lifelong learners.
- Learn from leading European technical universities and benefit from expertise in technology, science, and innovation.
- Keep learning throughout your career. Develop your expertise as professional needs evolve.
- Choose courses in key areas such as AI, digitalisation, sustainability, innovation, and emerging technologies.
- Gain skills that matter in industry. Build practical competences connected to labour-market needs.
- Benefit from European collaboration. Access learning opportunities shaped by shared expertise across the EuroTeQ Alliance.
All EuroTeQ partners offer selected micro-credentials for EuroTeQ students and professionals.
- CTU (Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Republic)
- DTU (Technical University of Denmark)
- EPFL (Swiss Federal Technology Institute of Lausanne)
- L’X (École Polytechnique, France)
- TalTech (Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia)
- TU/e (Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands)
- TUM (Technical University of Munich, Germany)
How EuroTeQ Micro-Credentials work?
Explore the Micro-Credentials portfolio
FOUNDATIONS OF DATA ANALYSIS & VISUALIZATION WITH PYTHON
Practical skills to analyze, visualize, and communicate data using industry-standard Python libraries. Ability to support evidence-based decision-making and create value for organizations.
Target group: Professionals who work with data and want to use Python to analyze, visualize, and communicate insights more effectively.
Where: Online (duration 5 months)
When: Open for registrations
Institution: Swiss Federal Technology Institute of Lausanne (EPFL)
ECTS: 3
FOUNDATIONS OF MACHINE LEARNING: FROM DATA TO PREDICTION
Foundational concepts and hands-on skills needed to design, implement, and evaluate supervised machine learning models using Python and Scikit-learn. How to build, test, and deploy an end-to-end machine learning pipeline, developing the rigor and intuition required for real-world machine learning practice.
Target group: Professionals already using Python libraries for data analysis and visualization who seek to expand their skills toward machine learning; data analysts and quantitative analysts looking to introduce their first machine learning models into their workflow; and software engineers transitioning into the machine learning and AI space whose long-term aim is to build real-world applications.
Where: Online (duration 5 months)
When: Open for registration
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SECURITY
Build practical cybersecurity skills, from understanding threats and designing secure systems to testing defences and responding to incidents. You’ll work with tools such as cyber ranges, Linux and Python, and learn to communicate your findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
Target group: IT and management professionals
Where: On-site
When: 24. 09. – 7. 01. 2027
Institution: Czech Technical University (CTU)
ECTS: 6
INTRODUCTION TO SAP S/4 HANA
Learn how ERP systems connect key business processes in finance, purchasing, sales and logistics. Through practical exercises in SAP S/4HANA, you’ll use the Fiori interface to manage data, carry out transactions and resolve common errors.
Target group: Managers in finance business processes, purchasing, sales, logistics and customer and supplier relationship.
Where: Online
When: 5. 10. – 14. 12. 2026
Institution: Czech Technical University (CTU)
ECTS: 2
INTEGRATED PHOTONICS: FROM FUNDAMENTALS TO BUSINESS IMPACT
This course will deep dive into integrated photonics and the applications it enables. Integrated photonics manipulates light on a microscopic chip for communication, computing, imaging and sensing applications. The course combines technical capabilities with real-world applications.
Target group: Innovation managers, R&D professionals, technical specialists, product developers, and technology strategists.
Where: TU/e campus, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
When: 26. – 29. 10. 2026
Institution: Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)
ECTS: 2
BUILT ENVIRONMENT SUSTAINABILITY
Develop practical skills in sustainable construction through this flexible microcredential. Learn to assess building carbon footprints, apply Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), and evaluate the environmental impact of construction materials and design decisions. Build the skills needed to support low-carbon construction and sustainable development.
Target group: Construction and architecture specialists.
Where: Online + in-person consolidation workshop
When: 01. 11. 2026 – 24. 01. 2027
Institution: Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech)
ECTS: 6
SUSTAINABLE RENOVATION AND DECARBONIZATION OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
Develop practical skills in sustainable building renovation through this flexible joint microcredential by TalTech and Riga Technical University. Learn to assess building conditions and carbon footprints, develop renovation strategies, and use BIM to support smarter, low-carbon decisions throughout the building life cycle.
Target group: Construction and real estate professionals
Where: Online + in-person consolidation workshop
When: 01. 11. 2026 – 24. 01. 2027
Institution: Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech)
ECTS: 6
LIGHTING DESIGN AND ENGINEERING
The programme focuses on the principles, design and engineering of lighting systems, combining technical knowledge with practical approaches to creating effective lighting environments.
Target group: Professionals in the lighting industry – designers, engineers and technical specialists, as well as professionals in architectural firms, energy companies and lighting manufacturers.
Where: Online
When: 30. 11. 2026
Institution: Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)
ECTS: 3
BATTERY ESSENTIALS FOR SMART SELECTION & INTEGRATION
A practical program for professionals and industries transitioning to battery-powered solutions. Build a strong foundation in battery technologies to make confident decisions on selection, integration, and working with suppliers.
Target group: Decision-makers in industries transitioning to battery-based solutions.
Where: Garching near Munich, Germany
When: 01. – 04. 12. 2026
Institution: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
ECTS: 2
INTRODUCTION TO QUANTUM INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
Explore how quantum technologies are changing cybersecurity. This course introduces Quantum Key Distribution and post-quantum cryptography, helping you assess their benefits and limitations and plan their use in network security.
Target group: IT and security specialists, and government employees who wish to gain a clear and practical overview of how to implement these technologies into modern infrastructure.
Where: On-site
When: 11. 01. – 15. 01. 2027
Institution: Czech Technical University (CTU)
ECTS: 3
CHIPS FOR AI
Develop practical skills in AI chip design and hardware systems through this flexible microdegree. Explore how AI applications are implemented in modern hardware and gain hands-on knowledge of AI accelerators, chip design and system architecture.
Target group: Company experts, engineers and chip designers who develop or select chips for running AI applications.
Where: Online
When: 25. 01. – 30. 04. 2027
Institution: Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech)
ECTS: 12
BIOPROCESS SCALE-UP: FROM LAB TO PRODUCTION SCALE
Gain the confidence to scale up bioprocesses from laboratory to industrial production and back through expert-led training on scaling laws, bioreactor design, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), biocatalysts, technology transfer, troubleshooting strategies, and more.
Where: Garching near Munich
When: 22. – 26. 02. 2027
Institution: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
ECTS: 2
UNDERSTANDING STRATEGIC RISKS AND BUILDING THE RESILIENT ENTERPRISE: SOVEREIGNTY, CYBERSECURITY, SUPPLY CHAIN
Learn to identify strategic risks and strengthen your organisation’s resilience across its value chain. The course covers practical approaches to supply chain security, data control and business continuity, as well as how to plan and manage changes that support greater organisational sovereignty.
Target group: Executive Committee: CEO, CFO, COO, CIO/CTO, Chief Procurement Officer, Chief Supply Chain Officer
CISOs, Risk Managers, Compliance and Security Directors
Consultants and advisors supporting executive leadership
Where: Online + 2 days in-person in Palaiseau/Paris
When: first semester 2027
Institution: École polytechnique (L’X)
ECTS: 1
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INTRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL MYCOLOGY
Discover how fungi are used to make food, enzymes, pharmaceuticals and other biobased products. In this introductory online course, you’ll explore the basics of fungal biology, fermentation and industrial applications, including common challenges and safety considerations. No prior knowledge of mycology is needed.
Target group: Environmental Scientists: exploring the use of fungi for bioremediation and sustainable production practices.;
Bioprocess Engineers and Technicians: responsible for optimizing fungal processes in industrial settings;
R&D Scientists and Biotechnologists: Professionals focused on developing fungal applications for new or existing products;
Quality Control and Safety Specialists: Individuals involved in monitoring and controlling fungal contaminants in various environments.
Where: Online
When: March 2027
Institution: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
ECTS: 1
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STEERING THE ENVIRONMENTAL TRANSFORMATION OF ORGANIZATIONS: SUSTAINABILITY, ECO-INNOVATION, CIRCULARITY
Target group: TBA
Where: TBA
When: beginning of 2027
Institution: École polytechnique (L’X)
ECTS: 1
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DATA SCIENCE ESSENTIALS FOR WIND AND ENERGY SYSTEMS
After completing this course, you will understand the foundations of data science and research data management in the context of wind energy. You will learn to use Python to analyse and visualise data, apply machine learning to challenges in the sector, and evaluate data-driven models. In a final project, you will use these skills to address a real-world wind energy problem.
Target group: Scientific professionals with a background in wind energy engineering, data science, or software development.
Where: Online
When: TBA
Institution: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
ECTS: 2,5
European collaboration behind our Micro-Credentials
Building on the established collaboration within the EuroTeQ Alliance, the Erasmus+ Micro-Credentials project develops and tests new learning offers with a particular focus on skills for the green and digital transition. The project strengthens the Alliance’s long-term work on lifelong learning and contributes to the further development of Micro-Credentials across EuroTeQ.
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.
EPFL’s participation in the project is supported by Movetia, the Swiss national agency for exchange and mobility, funded by the Swiss Confederation.