Program Overview

Program Overview

The Personal Computer, Financial, and Organizational Skills Microcredential is designed to enhance essential skills for personal and professional success. Students who complete this microcredential will understand best practices for personal organization, personal finance, and basic computer skills.

Program Details

• The microcredential is stackable and can be earned by successfully completing the Personal Computer, Financial, and Organizational Skills Pathway with a C- or higher.
• The pathway includes the following courses:
  • CMR 117 Introduction to Personal Finance (3 credits)
  • CMR 181 Computers and Business (3 credits) OR CIT 154 Personal Computer Concepts (3 credits)
  • CMR 301 Personal Organizational Skills (3 credits)
• These courses are online asynchronous, and there are no requirements to come to campus.

Transferable Skills

Students who earn this microcredential will develop transferable skills, including:

• Time management
• Conflict resolution
• Interpersonal skills
• Technical skills

Microcredentials Impact

• 88% of employers said a microcredential helped a job candidate stand out (Advancing Higher Education with Industry Micro-Credentials, Coursera report)
• 6/10 workers will require retraining between now and 2027 (Future of Jobs Report, World Economic Forum)
• Over 9,000 microcredential badges have been awarded at Miami University (Miami University Data)

Admission and Aid

The university offers online programs that empower students to advance their education and future with flexibility. Support is provided for admission, enrollment, and long-term success.

Program Benefits

The Personal Computer, Financial, and Organizational Skills Microcredential improves financial well-being, demonstrates computer literacy, and increases self-awareness. It is designed to enhance essential skills for personal and professional success.