This is the first industry credential to be recognized by ABET under its Certificate Recognition Standards.
Siemens Digital Industries Software announced that its ‘Design for the Circular Economy (Sustainable Operations pathway)’ microcredential has been recognized by ABET, an ISO 9001 certified quality assurance agency responsible for the accreditation of STEM academic programs, recognition of credentials and assessment of student learning that supports excellence in education worldwide. This is the first industry credential to receive ABET recognition under its Certificate Recognition Standards. Siemens has helped drive the formalization of ABET’s quality assurance standards for credentials through its participation in a pilot study conducted by ABET.
Siemens developed the microcredential in collaboration with the University of Colorado Boulder. It provides the skills and knowledge needed for technical professionals to serve as key contributors in sustainability initiatives, as well as to prepare them to become future leaders and take on professional sustainability roles. The nine-course learning pathway underwent a robust quality assurance review process by ABET and successfully achieved full recognition.
To learn more about Siemens’ workforce development efforts and its credentialing programs for learners in digital engineering, visit sw.siemens.com/en-US/academic/credentials.
