Micro-Credentials
Micro-credentials,
verified by AI
Short, focused certifications that prove a specific skill — not a vague qualification. Earn one in minutes, share a verification URL, and own it on a public ledger.
What is a micro-credential?
A micro-credential verifies one specific skill: "can use Python to clean a CSV", "can edit a podcast in Audacity", "can deliver basic life support". It's the opposite of a degree — narrow, evidenced, and replaceable as the skill evolves.
The micro-credential market is forecast to grow to $60B+ by 2030 as employers shift from screening on credentials to screening on capabilities. AICE issues micro-credentials as atomic capabilities — the smallest provable unit of skill — backed by AI-marked assessment and recorded on a public ledger.
How AICE micro-credentials work
Declare a skill
Type what you can do — no course required
Pass an AI-marked test
Adaptive assessment, 70% threshold
Mint the credential
Ledger-attested, public verification URL
How AICE compares
| Feature | AICE | Coursera | Credly | University |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost per credential | From $5 | $39–$99/mo | Free badge, paid issuance | $1k+ |
| Time to earn | ~5 min | 4–6 weeks | Varies | Months |
| AI-verified assessment | ||||
| Ledger-attested (blockchain) | ||||
| Self-taught skills accepted | ||||
| Portable verification URL |
Get your first micro-credential
~5 minutes. AI-marked. Ledger-verified. From $5 per credential.
Start nowFrequently asked questions
What is a micro-credential?
A micro-credential is a short, focused certification that verifies a single specific skill — not an entire degree. They're issued for tasks you can actually do, evidenced by an assessment or portfolio.
Are micro-credentials recognised by employers?
Increasingly yes — particularly for technical, digital, and compliance skills. Employers value micro-credentials because they verify a specific capability rather than a vague qualification. AICE micro-credentials include a public verification URL employers can check.
How are AICE micro-credentials different from Coursera or Credly badges?
AICE issues micro-credentials based on an AI-marked assessment of a specific skill, not on course attendance. They take ~5 minutes (not weeks), cost from $5 (not $39–$99/month), and accept self-taught skills with no prior course required.
Can I get a micro-credential for a skill I taught myself?
Yes. The /prove-it track is designed for self-taught skills: declare what you can do, pick a level, take the assessment, and mint your micro-credential immediately. No course required.
Are AICE micro-credentials blockchain-verified?
Yes. Each issued credential carries an attestation hash recorded on the Polygon network, independently verifiable without contacting AiCE. Personal identity data is never written to the chain.
*AICE Points reflect assessed proficiency and content complexity, not verified CPD hours. CPD/CME equivalence is provided for reference only. Acceptance depends on your regulator or employer.