Digital Trust and Security Micro-credentials

This suite of online micro‑credential courses offers focused learning designed to build your knowledge and skills in the critical area of digital trust and security, supporting both your personal and professional development.

Each course is scheduled at specific points in the year and takes place over 10 weeks, offering around 50 hours of learning, including relevant assessment. The content is delivered entirely online and asynchronously, giving you the flexibility to study at your own pace and fit your learning around other commitments.

Every micro‑credential is built around clear learning outcomes and aligned with industry needs and regional priorities, helping you develop in‑demand skills that are directly applicable to today’s digital landscape.

Whether you’re looking to upskill for career progression, broaden your expertise, or pursue personal development, these targeted courses offer an efficient and accessible way to build the competencies you need to succeed.

They also provide a valuable opportunity for staff development and can complement existing studies, offering a practical route to strengthening digital capability across a range of roles.

µÎµÎ´òÅÚapp individual micro-credential courses at your own pace to target specific skills or opt for the full suite to gain comprehensive expertise in digital trust and security.

Enrol individually to boost your own prospects or enrol your team to upskill your entire workforce and stay ahead of the curve. 

Our micro-credential courses use assessments designed to be relevant to real-world situations.

Each course (around 50 hours of learning) will focus on two key learning outcomes, and your progress will be assessed through one assignment.

We aim to make assessments relevant to social issues, and where possible, offer you some choice in how you demonstrate your learning.

Assessments have been designed in partnership with an Industry Advisory Board to ensure industry relevance.

The assessment will typically require around 10 hours of work, including any research and preparation. 

Earn a credential you can trust. Our courses offer a robust guarantee of quality.

Your learning is validated through detailed, verifiable information embedded in your digital certificate, ensuring transparency and credibility recognised by employers, educational institutions, and other stakeholders.

Upon completion (and relevant assessment), you'll receive an official electronic certificate detailing your achievement, including: 

• The total learning hours
• The equivalent academic level of study
• The certificate's validity period
• The awarding institution

Visit the individual course pages to view start dates, fees and enrolment information:

• Core Issues in Digital Trust and Security
• Understanding Digital Society
• Digital Markets and Trust
• Launching soon: Online Harms

You can also reserve your place directly through our .

If you have any questions about the courses or enrolment process, please contact learningsupport@manchester.ac.uk.

These micro-credentials can support professional development and organisational learning across a range of sectors. Flexible online delivery allows learners to study alongside existing work commitments while developing their understanding of cybersecurity, digital society, digital markets and online harms.

Corporate discounts

Corporate customers can arrange payment by invoice. To discuss organisational enrolment or group bookings, please contact learningsupport@manchester.ac.uk.