Microcredentials
Boost Your Skills and Advance Your Career with Microcredentials - short-term, fully online for-credit programs designed to equip you with in-demand skills and competencies in today’s fastest-growing fields taught by our seasoned faculty.
Skills that Move You Foward
Stackable.
Each Microcredential stands on its own or serves as a building block towards a graduate degree.
Skill-Based.
Focused on specific skill areas, microcredentials can include one, two, or three carefully selected courses.
Flexible & Affordable.
Courses are offered online to fit your schedule.
Learn more about online microcredential rates. (Link coming soon)
Recognition and Academic Credit:
Upon successful completion, learners receive a digital badge issued through Credly, which can be easily shared on LinkedIn and other professional platforms. Each Microcredential course also appears as a credit-bearing entry on an official St. John’s University academic transcript.
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Cybersecurity, AI + Technology
Cybersecurity & Artificial Intelligence Microcredentials
Stackable to: M.S. Cyber and Information Security / M.S. Computer Science / M.S. Data Science
NOTE: Based on NSA NIC Framework (link)
Microcredential Title: Foundations in Cybersecurity
Level: Graduate | Course: CYB 611 | Credits: 3 | Delivery: Online
Competency Map:
| Course: | Course Name: | Skills: | Term: |
| CYB 611 | Foundations in Cybersecurity | Cybersecurity Principles & Frameworks, Network Security Fundamentals, Cryptography Basics, Incident Response & Digital Forensics, Security Monitoring | Fall |
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Microcredential Title: Protection of Digital Infrastructure (Network Security)
Level: Graduate | Course: CYB 615 | Credits: 3 | Delivery: Online
Competency Map:
| Course: | Course Name: | Skills: | Term: |
| CYB 615 | Protection of Digital Infrastructure (Network Security) | Network Security Architecture Design, Secure Protocols & Encryption, Network Traffic Monitoring, Threat detection & Mitigation Techniques, Infrastructure Hardening, Vulnerability Assessment, Penetration Testing. |
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Microcredential Title: Cybersecurity Laws, Regulations & Best Practices
Level: Graduate | Course: CYB 621 | Credits: 3 | Delivery: Online
Competency Map:
| Course: | Course Name: | Skills: | Term: |
| CYB 621 | Cybersecurity Laws, Regulations & Best Practices | Compliance Management, Data Protection & Privacy Laws, Cyber Risk & Liability Assessment, Cyber Governance Frameworks, Drafting Security Policies, Vendor Contracts, Incident Response Legal Preparedness. | Fall |
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Credential Title: Cybersecurity
Level: Graduate | Courses: CYB 611, CYB 615 and CYB 621 | Credits: 9 | Delivery: Online
Competency Map:
| Course: | Course Name: | Skills: | Term: |
| CYB 611 | Foundations in Cybersecurity | Cybersecurity Principles & Frameworks, Network Security Fundamentals, Cryptography Basics, Incident Response & Digital Forensics, Security Monitoring | Fall |
| CYB 615 | Protection of Digital Infrastructure (Network Security) | Network Security Architecture Design, Secure Protocols & Encryption, Network Traffic Monitoring, Threat detection & Mitigation Techniques, Infrastructure Hardening, Vulnerability Assessment, Penetration Testing. | |
| CYB 621 | Cybersecurity Laws, Regulations & Best Practices | Compliance Management, Data Protection & Privacy Laws, Cyber Risk & Liability Assessment, Cyber Governance Frameworks, Drafting Security Policies, Vendor Contracts, Incident Response Legal Preparedness. | Fall |
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Microcredential Title: Machine Learning
Level: Graduate | Course: CUS 752 | Credits: 3 | Delivery: Online
Competency Map:
| Course: | Course Name: | Skills: | Term: |
| CUS 752 |
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Microcredential Title: Natural Language Processing & Large Language Models
Level: Graduate | Course: CUS 640 | Credits: 3 | Delivery: Online
Competency Map:
| Course: | Course Name: | Skills: | Term: |
| CUS 640 |
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Microcredential Title: Computer Vision & Applications
Level: Graduate | Course: CUS 754 | Credits: 3 | Delivery: Online
Competency Map:
| Course: | Course Name: | Skills: | Term: |
| CUS 754 |
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Microcredential Title: Deep Learning Models in ML & Generative AI
Level: Graduate | Course: CUS 756 | Credits: 3 | Delivery: Online
Competency Map:
| Course: | Course Name: | Skills: | Term: |
| CUS 756 |
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Credential Title: ArtificiaI Intelligence (AI)
Level: Graduate | Course: CUS 752; CUS 640; CUS 754 or CUS 756 | Credits: 9 | Delivery: Online
Competency Map:
| Course: | Course Name: | Skills: | Term: |
CUS 752 | |||
CUS 640 | |||
CUS 754 |
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Credential Title: Border Security Intelligence
Level: Graduate | Courses: HLS 306, HLS 102 and HLS 303 | Credits: 9 | Delivery: Online
Skills: Students will develop an understanding of global threats and their impact on border security, and examine how tactical and strategic intelligence can be leveraged to design a more effective border management system.
Competency Map:
| Course Code: | Course Title: | Skills: | Term: |
| HLS 306 | Migration & Border Security | Analysis of Migration Drivers & Trends, Border Security Controls & Strategy, Border Management Policies, Integrated Border Security Practices, International and National Legal and Policy Competence, Risk-Based Border Management, Transnational Threat Analysis, Border Security Technology | Summer |
| HLS 102 | Intelligence for Homeland Security | Tactical, Operational, and Strategic Intelligence; Intelligence Cycle; Intelligence Collection Methods; Threat & Risk Analysis; Border Security Intelligence; Critical Infrastructure Protection; Intelligence Integration for Emergency Response and Continuity Planning; Intelligence Governance Laws; Interagency Collaboration | Spring |
| HLS 303 | Issues in Global Security | Global Security Threat Assessment, Security Theories & Frameworks, Global Security Policies, International Security Laws and Norms, Multilateral Negotiation, Cross-Cultural Intelligence | Spring |
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Credential Title: Cybersecurity (Homeland Track)
Level: Graduate | Courses: HLS 318, CYB 611 and CYB 621 | Credits: 9 | Delivery: Online
Skills: The micro-credential in cybersecurity prepares students to protect digital systems and data from evolving threats, offering valuable skills for high-demand careers in both the public and private sectors.
Competency Map:
| Course Code: | Course Title: | Skills: | Term: |
| HLS 318 | Introduction to Cybercrime | Non-Technical Cyber Threat Analysis, Actor and Operations Identification, Malware Typology, Cyber Espionage Awareness, Cyber Warfare Understanding, Cybercrime Campaign Analysis, Legal Frameworks, Policy Analysis, Ethical Frameworks in Cyber Conflict | Fall |
| CYB 611 | Foundations in Cybersecurity | Cybersecurity Principles & Frameworks, Network Security Fundamentals, Cryptography Basics, Incident Response & Digital Forensics, Security Monitoring | Fall |
| CYB 621 | Cybersecurity Laws, Regulations & Best Practices | Compliance Management, Data Protection & Privacy Laws, Cyber Risk & Liability Assessment, Cyber Governance Frameworks, Drafting Security Policies, Vendor Contracts, Incident Response Legal Preparedness | Spring and Fall |
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Credenital Title: Emergency Management
Level: Graduate | Courses: HLS 103, HLS 108 and HLS 307 | Credits: 9 | Delivery: Online
Skills: Students will develop the critical skills and knowledge to effectively prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters, opening doors to careers in public safety, government, and private sector resilience.
Competency Map:
| Course Code: | Course Title: | Skills: | Term: |
| HLS 103 | Critical Infrastructure: Vulnerability Analysis & Protection | Analysis of Critical Infrastructure Sectors, Conduct Threat & Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Analysis, Security Planning & Protective Strategies, Geo-Spatial and Intelligence Tools, Incident Response, Crisis Management | Spring |
| HLS 108 | Homeland Security- Enterprise Risk Management | ERM Application, Risk Identification & Assessment Skills, Risk Modelling & Communication, Risk Mitigation, Risk Governance, Sector-Specific Risk Applications, Adaptive Capacity Building | Spring and Summer |
| HLS 307 | Leadership Issues in Critical Incident Management | Crisis Leadership Skills, Situational Awareness & Command Presence, Strategic Incident Command Competence | Fall |
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Health Informatics + Data Intelligence - Coming Soon!
Medical & Health Informatics Microcredentials
Stackable to: M.S. Health Care Systems / M.S. Healthcare Informatics
We’re developing new opportunities for you to showcase your skills. Stay tuned.
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Contact Information
Whether you’re upskilling, reskilling or planning your path toward a graduate degree, our microcredentials offer a practical, efficient way to advance your education and career.
For More Information on Our Microcredentials or Partnerships Contact:
Radhika Jha
Associate Dean of Graduate Studies & Academic Engagement
The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies
St. John's University
Telephone: 718-990-2444
Email: [email protected]
Corporate Partners
St. John’s University partners with select organizations to offer tuition benefits for eligible employees. If your employer is among our current partners, you may be eligible for reduced tuition on select Microcredentials.
Current partners include:
If you are employed by one of our partners, you may qualify for reduced tuition. To learn more, contact us at: [email protected].
FAQs
Yes. An undergraduate degree is required to enroll in credit-bearing Microcredentials.
No. There are no pre-requisite courses required for Micro-Credentials.
Learn more about online microcredential rates. (Link coming soon)
Please visit Financial Aid for eligibility.
Yes. To determine how your microcredential(s) apply to a CCPS master's degree contact [email protected].
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