Can industry professional certificates count toward a university degree?

Oulu University of Applied Sciences (OAMK) is among the early innovators integrating industry microcredentials directly into accredited bachelor’s and master’s programmes awarding academic credit while maintaining academic rigor.

In this CampusTalks session, institutional leadership shares how OAMK moved from strategic vision to operational execution. This conversation goes beyond theory, offering a candid look at governance, assessment design, faculty engagement, and measurable outcomes.

What you’ll learn

• Why OAMK chose to embed industry-branded professional certificates into degree pathways
• What attracted them to the Coursera partnership
• How microcredentials fit within their broader institutional strategy
• The internal barriers they faced and how they overcame them
• How OAMK keeps its pre-approved certificate pool aligned with rapid employer demand

Register to discover how microcredentials can move from pilot projects to structural drivers of institutional innovation.

Event details:

Mar 31, 2026, 11 am GMT