Faculty of Science
Education for Professionals
Through the microcredentials offered by the Faculty Science at Leiden University, you can take individual courses at university level.
Microcredential
Upon completion, you will receive a microcredential: an officially recognised certificate of further education and training. You can add this to your CV and LinkedIn profile to demonstrate the additional expertise you have gained in a particular field.
Courses offered
In 2025-2026, FWN offers the following course for obtaining a microcredential:
Aanmelden
Do you want to follow the course 'Complex Networks'? >> Register here
Do you want to follow the course 'Interactive machine learning’? >> Register here
Do you want to follow the course 'Algorithms in Algebra? >> Register here
What are microcredentials and what can you achieve with it?
A microcredential is a recognised certificate that allows learners to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and understanding upon successfully completing a course. In other words, a microcredential gives independent value to a smaller unit of study. It also serves as a quality mark for short educational programmes, ensuring that the course meets accreditation-level standards. Both learners and employers can trust that the education provided is of a high and verifiable quality.
Upon completion, you will receive official proof of your achievement—a microcredential. This is only awarded if you have passed the final exam and met any required participation obligations.